Commissioner Chester Williams has defended his controversial decision to dismiss former police officer Deandre Reid over the fatal shooting of the Governor General’s dog. In response to claims that the investigation was flawed, Williams firmly rejected suggestions that his decision should be overturned, stating, "I
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters today that the murder of 56-year-old Boris Alexander Mannsfeld "has all indications of a hit." Williams stated that Mannsfeld had just come into Belize the day he was shot dead, adding that he was "in and out of the
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police, told reporters this afternoon that the police are still investigating the deaths of three women found in their suite at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro on Saturday morning. Williams stated, "The police did a thorough search of the
At a PUP campaign event in Independence Village, Kaya Cattouse, the PUP candidate for Albert, took a direct jab at her opponent, Tracy Panton of the UDP. Cattouse said that Panton’s time in office was over and went on to say that her opponent “can’t
Leader of the People’s United Party (PUP), John Briceño, has expressed disappointment over Elvia Vega’s decision to run as an independent candidate in Corozal Bay. Briceño stated that Vega had participated in a fair and transparent convention, where she was decisively defeated. He dismissed her
Thea Garcia Ramirez, the People’s United Party (P.U.P.) standard bearer for Corozal Bay, remains confident in her campaign. She dismissed any concerns about independent candidate Elvia Vega. When asked if Vega’s candidacy could impact the race, Garcia Ramirez stated firmly that it does not affect her
Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow fired off a letter to Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai. Dated February 23, the letter addresses recent internal conflicts and the party's stance on factionalism. He stressed that the UDP remains a single, unified entity, as mandated by its constitution, which
Pope Francis continues to battle serious health issues as he remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican reported earlier today that the 88-year-old pope is being treated for double pneumonia and has shown early signs of kidney failure. Despite this, the Pope
Authorities have formally arrested and charged 32-year-old Azael Josimar Garcia, a mechanic from Corozal District, for the murder of 22-year-old Devon Jorge Chable. According to police reports, Garcia is accused of being involved in the tragic death of Chable in January. The incident unfolded in the
Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Tyrel Requeña Sr., a former village councillor and Justice of the Peace. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in Hattieville, Belize District. According to reports, Requeña was installing a camera system when three men emerged from nearby bushes
