Crime & Violence
Jasmine Hartin granted bail for Common Assault charge; remanded after Supreme Court bail revoked
For a second time, Canadian national 32-year-old Jasmine Hartin was escorted by San Pedro Police after arraigned at the San Pedro Magistrate Court. This time it was not for the Manslaughter by Negligence charge she received on June 1st for the shooting death of Police Superintendent Henry Jemmott, but for Common Assault. She was granted a $1,000 bail plus one surety of the same but was yet a free woman. The same day Hartin was promptly taken to the Supreme Court in Belize City, where her $30,000 bail for the Manslaughter by Negligence charge was revoked. If she cannot secure another bail bond, she will remain at the Kolbe Foundation-Central Prison in Hattieville until tried.
Community and Society
Supt. Henry Jemmott is laid to rest in his hometown of Dangriga
Henry Jemmott was laid to rest with an official funeral in his hometown of Dangriga, in southern Stann Creek District. Dangriga’s police formation, officers from across the country and Minister of Police Honourable Kareem Musa were in attendance.
Crime & Violence
Charged with Manslaughter, Jasmine Hartin remanded to Belize Central Prison after shooting death of top cop
After four nights in custody at the San Pedro Police department, tonight, June 1st, island socialite Jasmine Hartin is spending her first night at the Kolbe Foundation - Belize Central Prison. Hartin was remanded for the charge of Manslaughter by Negligence in the shooting death of 42-year-old Superintendent of Police Henry Jemmott. She will remain there awaiting her bail application to the Supreme Court.
Crime & Violence
SP Traffic Department fraud scheme results in one person charged for possession of false documents
Following an investigation into a traffic sticker scam at the San Pedro Traffic Department, one person was charged with six counts of possessing false documents. That person is a former employee of the traffic department Kai Zetina. Other persons are still under investigation.
Business & Economy
Island businessman interrogated by the Commission of Inquiry on dubious land transactions and relation with former Deputy Prime Minister
On Friday, February 26th, the commission interrogated another group of persons of interest, among them San Pedro’s businessman Kevin (Zhourong) Li, who was questioned about his relationship with the former Minister in charge of the Lands Department Hugo Patt, and how he was able to obtain multiple properties within a short time.
Crime & Violence
Security forces work together to deter piracy activities increasing on Belizean waters
The Belize Police Department and the national coast guard have joined forces to combat piracy activities following the aggravated burglary at Lark Caye, six miles east of Placencia Village in southern Belize. On Friday, February 19th, thieves invaded and burglarized the home of Austrian retiree 46-year-old Christian Gusenbauer, who lives on the said caye, and shot him once.
Business & Economy
Former PM Dean Barrow answers to the Commission of Inquiry about sale of government assets
Former prime minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow explained the process when selling government property such as vehicles for more than an hour.
Crime & Violence
National Women’s Commission provides complaint mechanism for victims of gender-based violence
The National Women’s Commission (NWC) has launched its Gender-based Violence complaint mechanism to assist victims, especially those who may not have received adequate help from authorities.