Caye Caulker Village Council Rejects Proposed Sale of Police Property

The Caye Caulker Village Council (CCVC) has come out strongly against any proposed sale or transfer of a key police property on the island, warning that such a move would undermine public safety and community development.

The Council said that the parcel of land, identified as Parcel 815 in Caye Caulker, is a critical public asset that must remain under communal use. It added that the property is essential for the safety and security of residents and should not be divested for projects outside the island.

The Council also criticized what it described as a complete lack of consultation, noting that neither the Village Council nor residents were engaged in any discussions regarding the future of the property.

The development comes months after the government announced plans to construct a new police station on the island.

In January, the Ministry of Economic Transformation signed a contract with Coleman Construction Limited for the construction of the facility, in an agreement witnessed by Police Minister Oscar Mira and Area Representative for Belize Rural South Andre Perez.

The project forms part of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP), a nationwide initiative valued at sixty million Belize dollars and funded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration. The programme is designed to strengthen the capacity of the Belize Police Department and improve citizen security.

The new station will cost approximately one point five million Belize dollars and will feature more than 3,500 square feet of workspace. Plans include a domestic violence unit, secure evidence storage, private interview rooms, a crime investigation room, and a conference space. The facility is expected to serve both residents and the growing number of tourists visiting the island.

However, the CCVC has raised concerns that any move involving the existing police property could result in the loss of valuable public space, including areas used for community activities and youth engagement.

The Council is now calling for an immediate halt to any transfer process, full disclosure of all related agreements, and meaningful consultation with residents before any decisions are finalized.