Dr. Anthony Rosado to Take Helm as New Police Commissioner

The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries has announced a structured one-month transition period for the appointment of a new Commissioner of Police. At the end of this transition, Dr. Anthony R. Rosado will officially assume the post as the country’s top law enforcement officer.

The Ministry said the transition reflects its “commitment to stability, professionalism, and continuity within the leadership of the Belize Police Department. It ensures that institutional knowledge is preserved, operational priorities remain uninterrupted, and the safety and security of the Belizean people continue to be safeguarded during the change in leadership.”

As part of the transition, an official handing-over ceremony will be held, though further details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

Dr. Rosado will replace Commissioner Chester Williams, who is expected to take the post as CEO in the Ministry of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs and Transportation.