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Honourable John Saldivar
Crime
John Saldivar named in US court documents regarding Lev Dermen’s fraud case
Belize’s Minister of National Security, Honourable John Saldivar, has been named in alleged court documents associated with a fraud court case set to start on Monday, January 27th in the state of Utah, USA. California USA businessman, Lev Aslan Dermen, alongside Isaiah and Jacob Kingston, are being charged with money laundering and fraud. Part of the court documents contains testimony from Jacob Kingston providing evidence against Dermen and alleges that a Belize government official ‘routinely’ received money from Dermen.
Community and Society
BRS Area Representative Manuel Heredia Jr., running for UDP Second Deputy Party Leader
With Prime Minister Right Honourable Dean Barrow and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) set to retire, a reshuffling is about to take place with applicants vying for several vacant posts within the party, ranging from party leadership down to chairmanship.
Politics and Government
Meet the UDP Leadership Convention 2020 Candidates!
The anticipated convention will take place at the Belize Civic Centre in Belize City, and the two candidates contending the leadership post are Honourable Patrick Faber and Honourable John Saldivar, two senior UDP ministers.
Crime & Violence
Government of Belize declares ‘State of Emergency’ for communities in south side Belize City
The Government of Belize declared a ‘State of Emergency’ in two locations in the south side of Belize City on Wednesday, September 5th, due to escalating criminal activity in the area. The gang-infested areas are by George and Banak Streets where gang rivalry is suspected to have been responsible for the most murderous weekend in Belizean history when six persons were killed between Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st.
Community and Society
Minister of National Security meets with San Pedro BTIA
Held at the conference room of the Sunbreeze Hotel, some of the topics discussed included the increase in tourism police, foot patrols, and police personnel on the island, 24-hour police manned substations, the introduction of a water-taxi boat manifest, better lighting on the roads, reducing gun-related issues and gang violence.
Politics and Government
Ministry of Defence accused of inappropriate use of resources
According to the allegations, on several occasions, as many as three vessels from the Belize Coast Guard were used to escort the Belmopan Bandits to Ambergris Caye for games.
