A tragic boating accident claimed the life of a seventy-year-old tourist on Sunday while snorkeling near Turneffe Atolls. Commissioner Williams pointed out that this unfortunate incident could have been avoided. The tourists were in a designated area marked for their activity, and the approaching boat
A man wanted by U.S. law enforcement was found hiding out in southern Belize, specifically in Placencia. Gregory Roth, also known as "Chris," was wanted by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in Texas on eleven counts of possession of child pornography. Suspecting Roth was in
After more than six years as Belize's Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams is moving on to greener pastures. As the longest-serving Commissioner to date, Williams is set to become the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport. During a press briefing earlier today, Williams
Earlier today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that he is looking forward to his anticipated appointment as C.E.O. of the Ministry of Transport. While many are excited about the positive changes Williams could bring to road safety, some are worried about a potential conflict
As Commissioner of Police Chester Williams gets ready to step down, he takes a moment to reflect on the department's achievements during his tenure. Williams, who joined the force at just seventeen years old, has worked tirelessly to overcome challenges and rise through the ranks
Chester Williams' successor as Commissioner of Police is yet to be confirmed, although indications are that Deputy Commissioner of Police Doctor Richard Rosado has been tapped for the post. However, Williams is confident that the new commissioner will be up to the task and expects
January, Police Commissioner Chester Williams announced that the Police Department plans to install one thousand surveillance cameras across Belize to help reduce crime. These high-tech cameras, equipped with facial recognition, license plate reading, and motion detection, are expected to play a crucial role in deterring
Recently, an incident at Maya Center in southern Belize saw a policeman pistol-whip a man who was wielding a knife. The knife was secured, and the man was later detained. But what about the officer who used his weapon to disarm and restrain the civilian?
Today, Commissioner Williams announced that the toxicology report for the mysterious deaths of three American tourists in their hotel room over a month ago is still pending. The families of the three women who died at the Royal Kahal Resort in San Pedro have issued
The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Belize Business Bureau have given their thumbs up for Kevin Herrera to continue serving as the Business Sector Senator in the Upper House. The B.C.C.I. and the BBB are thrilled to congratulate Senator Herrera on his
