During his appearance on Open Your Eyes this morning, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that he issued nine gun license to the late Ricardo Borja over an extended period. [...]
Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union remains under the administration of an experienced banker appointed by the Registrar of Credit Unions. That individual is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations [...]
According to SFXCU’s attorney, the administrator is being paid handsomely at the credit union’s expense. Barrow says the Central Bank appointed manager receives a monthly salary upwards of sixteen thousand [...]
A lawsuit has been brought against the Minister of Natural Resources for the compulsory acquisition of a parcel of land in San Pedro. The property belonged to Reef Village Development [...]
According to Barrow, residents who own properties adjacent to the parcel in question had indicated to the San Pedro Town Council that they were essentially blocked off from access to [...]
Daniel Erikson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere, responded to specific questions on transnational crime. Erikson was asked to elaborate on specific commitments that the United [...]
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense was also questioned about the proliferation of firearms in Central America that are manufactured in the United States. A Bloomberg report published in July [...]
A High Court decision in a case brought against the Attorney General’s Office was handed down in favor of former Tropic Air C.E.O. Steven Schulte. In 2018, Schulte brought a [...]
It fell under the radar after it was passed into law, but an attorney has brought to the fore a concern over new penalties one faces if they are charged [...]
The registered address for Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is being called to question by individuals who appear to be associated with the People’s United Party. Barrow, the Area Representative for [...]
Attorney Elrington further explains the procedures carried out by personnel from the Elections and Boundaries Department who verify the addresses of persons registering to vote. Orson “OJ” Elrington, Attorney-at-law [...]
One of two men, who were found recently with logs for which they had no permits, has been fined after he took the blame and pled guilty. A press release [...]
They were detained by the Mobile Interdiction Team in Corozal earlier this week, but tonight, it may seem that the alleged sicarios from neighbouring Mexico were actually legally in Belize [...]
In recent years, we’ve seen a number of states of emergency declared where suspected gang members are rounded up and held in custody at the Belize Central Prison for a [...]
In Corozal District, a well-known resident involved in the underworld, has reportedly shared details of a disclosure in a criminal case that’s presently before the court. The discovery makes public [...]
Police believe they have found the weapon used in the shooting of Nimrod Tillett last month. The discovery comes as part of a sustained operation that police have been conducting [...]
A road service permit granted to Serrano’s Bus Service expired on July fourteenth and the Transport Board has voted not to renew the company’s license. On Thursday, Minister of Transport [...]
Earlier this month, we told you that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Firearm and Ammunition Control Board. The announcement came following public scrutiny over the issuance of gun [...]
So, what are the Commissioner of Police’s thoughts on the establishment of a Firearm and Ammunition Control Board? The ComPol, under the old system, has been responsible for signing off [...]
And, while the Commissioner of Police is of the view that police officers will always be stricter in the granting of gun license, Minister Musa contends that the board will [...]
Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow today revealed that the United Democratic Party also intends to bring a lawsuit against Prime Minister John Briceño. Barrow explained that the U.D.P. [...]
Caribbean International Brewery, maker of Mine Beer, was raided by immigration authorities, as well as the Financial Intelligence Unit, in October 2022. Eleven persons were taken into custody and three [...]
Nineteen-year-old Mark Godoy has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after he appeared unrepresented in the lower courts this morning. The Santa Barbara Street resident was busted on Saturday [...]
A new attorney general was administered the oath of office this morning in Belmopan, before Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam. Anthony Sylvestre’s appointment as chief legal officer took effect on [...]
Today the House moved to repeal Section forty-six A and seventy-three A of the Laws of Belize that criminalize the spread of H.I.V.-AIDS. The twenty-two-year-old statute holds H.I.V.-positive individuals criminally responsible [...]
