There’s a shake-up in airport security across the country. Police officers are once again stepping in to secure Belize’s domestic aerodromes after the government pulled the plug on contracts with private firms iSecurity and Four Diamonds. But here’s the catch, this move is putting even more pressure on an already stretched police force. So, what’s the long-term plan to keep our airports safe without burning out our officers? Prime Minister John Briceño weighs in.
Prime Minister John Briceño
“What we have done is to be able to ask the police and the airlines to be able to provide the security for the time being. The board is meeting and sorting out discussions. I need to meet with the management of the BAA. They asked to meet with me but I have not been here these few days, to see what is the way forward. Obviously it has to be advertised. Last time it was but with limited tendering. This time it is going to be open to everyone and see who could give us the best proposal.”
