The Fishing Industry is an essential part of the Belize’s economy and there are fishing regulations in place to sustain the industry.  In this regard, various patrols take place on a regular basis at sea to ensure that fishermen are in compliance.  Captain Elton Bennett, the Vice Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard shared the role of the coast guard …

Eleven fishermen, who were reported missing at sea, have been found alive and in good health in the vicinity of Turneffe Atoll.  The Belize Coast Guard was deployed last week Thursday and it was not until Saturday they came across the vessel, Nayadia.  Love news spoke with Lieutenant Roque Canul, the Operations Officer for the Belize Coast Guard who said …

Seventy nine new recruits joined the ranks of the Belize Coast Guard after completing twelve weeks of rigorous training. CEO in the Ministry of National Security, Felix Enriquez, spoke of the significance of the newest intake. Ministry of National Security, Felix Enriquez:  “Today is a very important day for the Belize Coast Guard and for the Ministry of National Security. Today …

Since its inception, the Belize Coast Guard has been active in trying to curb crime and illegal activities within our maritime borders. CEO Enriquez spoke of the importance of the Belize Coast Guard to our country’s national security. CEO Enriquez: “The Belize Coast Guard is now recognized as one of the cornerstone institutions in National Security with a mandate to …

Today Belize Defence Force (BDF) and the Belize Coast Guard females continued to compete in the Wonder Woman Challenge. The first day of the competition ended with the Belize Coast Guard in the lead with two hundred points. Today the women continue to push themselves beyond their limits in the grueling competition. Love News was there and spoke with Captain …

The Belize Defence Force and the Belize Coast Guard females are facing off in the third annual Wonder Woman Challenge 2018. A total of thirty-two women are competing in this grueling event, which is organized by the Belize Coast Guard. Love News spoke with Lieutenant Alma Pinelo about the competition. Love News also spoke with Captain Megan Aspinall of the …

A handing over ceremony was held this afternoon at the Muslim Community Primary School. The Belize Coast Guard handed over an assortment of toys and clothing.  Martha Sacasa, Principal of the Muslim Community Primary School, told Love News how the donation came about. The Belize Coast Guard recruited several of the students from the school for their Sea Course Mentorship …

Three Honduran fishermen, Henry Castro, Joel Alfredo Ponce Aguilera and Marlon Ivan Gavarette Alvarado have been charged with engaging in commercial fishing whilst not being the holder of a valid fisherman’s license, engaging in fishing without a Special License in the Gladden Spit and Silk Caye Marine Reserve and use of a vessel for commercial fishing without a valid boat …

Earlier this week, we told you of a couple that was found dead in their home; 46-year-old Hermelinda Pinks Emmanuel and her husband 43-year-old Jason Emmanuel. It is alleged that Hermelinda died at the hands of her husband Jason Emmanuel who later turned the gun on himself.  The tragedy has sent shock-waves through the Belize Coast Guard, where Hermelinda worked …

Belize’s central location makes it vulnerable to transnational organized crime. Today, the US Embassy donated equipment to the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defence Force that will be used in the fight against such organized crime.  At today’ handing over ceremony Charge d’Affaires Adrienne Galanek spoke of the donation. Adrienne Galanek – Charge d’Affaires US Embassy “The equipment we …