Business Senator Mark Lizarraga criticizes the Prime Minister's budget decisions affecting the Committee's work on national security and immigration issues.
The Ministry proposed new fees for gun licenses and amendments to the Firearms Act to increase penalties for firearm-related offences.
The Senate Hearings on Immigration resumed with testimony from Immigration Director Diana Locke about changes to prevent systematic abuses in the department.
The Immigration Department faces challenges with fraudulent cases and seeks guidance from the Senate Committee on how to proceed with applications on hold.
The Immigration Director discussed Cabinet directives regarding the processing of immigration applications without source documents during a Senate inquiry.
The Belize National Teachers Union condemns the Prime Minister's decision to cut funding for Senate hearings, citing financial constraints and demanding accountability.
Questions arise over whether police should have declared a riot before using force to disperse a PUP gathering at Tower Hill.
The Attorney General's Ministry warns Justices of the Peace against soliciting payments for their services and encourages citizens to report any such incidents.
The Police Minister apologized for the use of force during a protest at the Tower Hill Bridge but defended the police's actions as necessary to restore order.
Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Elrington stated that the media appeared to enjoy being involved in the recent police actions during a demonstration.
Elodio Aragon suggests John Briceno may be responsible for a protest that led to police action at the toll bridge.
Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie is on a month's vacation followed by a month's sick leave, raising concerns about leadership in the police department.
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