The past few days have been filled with anticipation as Belizeans and neighbors from the Caribbean and Central American brace for Hurricane Beryl. Officials from the National Meteorological Service say that the storm will not pose a direct threat to Belize. Nonetheless, the public is
As Hurricane Beryl approaches mainland, San Pedranos and other residents from Caye Caulker who anticipate heavy wind and rainfall are seeking shelter elsewhere with family and friends in various districts. We spoke with Chief Transport Officer Leon Gentle to find out how many people are
The northernmost portion of Belize continues to brace for tropical storm force winds, as Hurricane Beryl is projected to make landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula. Flooding in the north is a major concern as this system is expected to dump several inches of rainfall. NEMO’s
The police also play a major part during the passage of a storm and as Belize enters tropical storm watch, it means that the police duties will increase. Commissioner Williams says that various formations have their own plan to activate which will include keeping the
Coming on the heels of the state of emergency that was extended to ninety days, the Comstat figures show that murders are on the rise. Today, the Commissioner of Police, Chester Willams and the Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa met with reporters to explain
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Belize Police Department will not simply push for amendments to the Constitution for stiffer laws for gang and gun violence. Today, Commissioner Williams told reporters that during the ninety-day State of Emergency, they will conduct mediation sessions with
A bitter feud that continues to play out among rival groups in the west, claimed the life of Anthony Smith on Sunday night in Santa Elena Town. The thirty-year-old Avella Street resident, according to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, was a suspect in a deadly
In the case of Anthony Smith, who was shot and killed on Sunday night while purchasing food at a nearby fast-food restaurant, the ComPol says that law enforcement operations are being carried out every day and detentions are being made. [caption id="attachment_15502" align="alignright" width="300"]
Arthur Roy Williams, the brother of Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, is out on bail after being charged, once again, for posting about his brother online. In February, the fifty-three-year-old was charged for using a computer system to disseminate false statement with the intent to
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has once again ordered the detention of his brother and the Crimes Investigation Branch wasted no time arresting and charging Arthur Roy Williams for an alleged social media post that was in circulation over the weekend. This morning, Williams appeared
