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 …

Earlier this month, the security services came together to put off the annual law enforcement torch run. This weekend, the security services are joining forces once again, this time around, the Belize Coast Guard has scheduled a ride on Saturday.  Admiral John Borland told us about the initiative. Admiral John Borland, Belize Coast Guard “Security services ride to the border …

The annual law enforcement torch run began today in Punta Gorda. Paul Mahung spoke with the coordinator. Paul Mahung, Love FM “The law enforcement torch run is coordinated by Inspector Elroy Carcamo of the Belize Police Department.” Elroy Carcamo, BPD “Law enforcement torch run is a fundraising and sensitization event that commenced in Belize since December 2012. The first place …