It was a long day of talks at the Public Service Union headquarters in Belize City on Friday, where union leaders met for a marathon meeting. After hours of back-and-forth, senior public officers made their stance clear: they’re not accepting the government’s proposed 4% salary
We asked Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa whether he, or any of his Cabinet colleagues, had a hand in the decision to drop charges against the teachers involved in recent protests. His response? A firm no. Musa also urged protestors to think about the
This afternoon in Belmopan, Gerald Henry, former president of the Public Service Union and now Examiner of Accounts Two in the Auditor General’s Office, took to the streets in protest. Alongside him was fellow former PSU president Doreth Obermayer. The two picketed in front of
We caught up with the Minister of Public Service earlier today to get his take on the protest staged by members of the Audit Department. While he kept it brief, here’s what he had to say about the situation. Isani Cayetano “How do you look at this
When someone’s in the middle of a mental health crisis, their actions might seem erratic or even threatening, but often, it’s not about defiance. It’s about fear, confusion, or emotional pain. And how police respond in those moments can make all the difference. Tonight, we
The month-long state of emergency aimed at curbing gang violence in Belize City and nearby areas has officially come to an end. While Police Commissioner Doctor Richard Rosado had initially suggested extending it for up to six months, that idea has now been shelved. Minister
Two police constables are under serious scrutiny tonight after a Belize City resident claimed they robbed him. Edlin Perez says he was riding contrary to the flow of traffic along Orange Street when the officers stopped him. But what started as a routine encounter took
Authorities in Corozal Town are investigating a disturbing report of sexual assault involving a twelve-year-old girl. The child told police that her stepfather assaulted her in 2019 and again earlier this year. Police have since detained the accused man, but no charges have been filed
It’s not just crime that officers at the Racoon Street Police Station are battling, now they’re up against a rodent infestation too. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed the issue during today’s weekly press briefing, saying exterminators have already been called in. But while
Last week, we showed you a video of water pouring from the ceiling inside the Racoon Street Police Station, raising concerns about a leaky roof. But it turns out the real culprit wasn’t structural damage. According to the Minister of Home Affairs, the flooding was
