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Second Teen Death Under Investigation Near Port Loyola
Police have once again been called to the Port Loyola area in Belize City after the discovery of a body along the coastline, raising fresh concerns among residents. Authorities say the body is believed to be that of 17-year-old Alwin Marin Jr. It was found in an area southwest of the port, the same general location where police had been investigating the discovery of another body just last week. In that earlier case, a 19-year-old was found dead, prompting an active murder in
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‘No Witness, No Justice’: Commissioner Highlights Technological Advances in Crime Fighting
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams addressed the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in Belize, particularly the matter of...
Aug 9, 20242 min read
‘Nolle Prosequi’ plays large role in Serious Crimes Conviction Rate 37%
Belize’s serious-crimes conviction rate, as of 2021, stands at 37.1 percent, but nolle prosequis (case dismissals) account for more than...
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Leaked Report: Belize’s conviction rate at 37%
By Javan Flowers Belize’s conviction rate for the prosecution of serious crimes—contrary to the common belief that it is as low as three...
Jun 11, 20232 min read
MOE: Males' high high-school dropout rate key contributing factor to crime
By Michelle Sutherland Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Dr. Louis Zabaneh says that the ministry is aware of the...
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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