Cabinet Approves Major Police Expansion, New Hospital

Cabinet announced today that the Belize Police Department will soon undergo a significant expansion, with two hundred and twenty-five new officers to be recruited nationwide. According to the Cabinet, this initiative aims to open a new precinct in Santa Elena Town and strengthen specialised police units to enhance public safety and reduce crime. On the healthcare front, Cabinet reviewed a comprehensive study by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration on the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Following detailed discussions, Cabinet endorsed the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s proposal to build a modern, patient-friendly tertiary-level hospital in Belize City. To support economic diversification, Cabinet approved the creation of key positions within the New Growth Industries Unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries. This move is intended to strengthen the unit’s ability to manage and promote emerging sectors vital to Belize’s economic growth. Cabinet also tasked the Minister of Sustainable Development with leading a national tree-planting initiative, targeting one million trees over the next five years, focusing on urban and suburban areas. This project may include policy and legislative changes to promote the greening of Belize, including coastal, marine, and terrestrial zones.