News
Press Release: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Meeting
The Honorable Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries Hon. Kareem Musa recently hosted a pivotal meeting with a delegation from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), led by Commissioner Dr. Jose Luis Caballero, Second Vice President, and Country Rapporteur to Belize.
Press Release: Firearms and Ammunition Control Board Attends Study Visit to Jamaica Licensing Authority
Members of the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board (FACB) recently participated in an insightful study visit to the Jamaica Licensing Authority, marking a key step in furthering Belize’s efforts toward enhancing firearms licensing and regulatory procedures.
Press Release: Signing of Land Exchange Agreement
The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries (MHANGI) is pleased to announce the signing of a Land Exchange Agreement (Agreement) with the University of Belize (UB), which occurred today October 4, 2024, in Belmopan.
Public Notice: Application for Special Protection Licence
The Firearms and Ammunition Control Board (FACB) hereby announces that applications are now open for individuals interested in obtaining a Special Protection Licence.
Ministry of Home Affairs Procures Vehicles for Belize Police Department
The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries procured eight double-cab 4×4 Isuzu D-Max vehicles as a component of a concerted effort to strengthen its security force fleet. The vehicles were today handed over to the Belize Police Department.
Fourth Belize Forensic Science Symposium Launch
The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries via its National Forensic Science Service and the Belize Crime Observatory, in partnership with the University of Belize, launched the fourth Belize Forensic Science Symposium at the Jaguar Auditorium, University of Belize.
Inauguration of the Laboratory Information Management System
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries launched the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
CEO Saldivar participated in the Second Citizen Security Week
Last week CEO Saldivar participated in the Second Citizen Security Week in Central America and the Dominican Republic which was held January 23 – 25, 2023 in Panama City, Panama.
National Forensic Science Service receives regional recognition
The National Forensic Science Service has achieved regional recognition on January 4, 2024, by having four (4) IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigators certified by the IAI.