Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Crime & Violence

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.

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.

Ervin Torres arraigned for the 2019 death of Caye Caulker resident

Ervin Torres was arraigned on Monday, January 25th for Causing Death by Careless Conduct of the then 31-year-old Caye Caulker resident Elmer Chub in September 2019. Chub perished during a house fire that gutted a two-story building on Langosta Street, where he lived.

Four islanders detained for possession of cocaine

A group of island residents was detained after 127 grams of suspected cocaine was found at a residence in the San Pedrito Area.On Tuesday,...

Reduced crime and only one murder in San Pedro for 2020

OIC Noble credits the team work between the police and the community for the reduction in crime. "We are a team working for one cause."

Anke Doehm’s criminal case remains adjourned

A check with the Supreme Court in Belize City confirmed that Doehm remains in the country. Her court appearance reportedly took place in May of this year, and since then, no other court appearances are confirmed. The amount of time between court appearances is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the Supreme Court temporarily closed at times.

Government of Belize to Implement New Measures to Improve Judiciary

Seeking to improve the Judiciary, Government of Belize has decided to impose time limits on judges to hand down their decisions in court matters of the Supreme Court and the Court of Belize.

San Pedro female police officer faces disciplinary charges for stealing

Commissioner of Police (ComPol) Chester Williams explained that the person whose property was stolen did not request or want any court action, hence the WPC was not criminally prosecuted.