Commissioner Chester Williams says he’s still in charge, but ready to leave policing behind

Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 8:46 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has confirmed that he is preparing to step down from his role at the Belize Police Department as he transitions into his new position as Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport.

But today, he maintained that he is still fully in charge as he repudiated a report that he has been asked by the CEO in the Ministry of Home Affairs to act only as a ‘caretaker’ while his exit is being worked out. “I will only say that the CEO has no authority to write such a letter,” he stated firmly. “I’ve not seen it, but if that is so, she has no authority.



My appointment comes from the Governor General, and only the Governor General can alter the terms of my authority as Commissioner of Police, or the Prime Minister.”Addressing his upcoming departure, Williams has communicated to the Cabinet Secretary his desire to leave “as quickly as possible.” He emphasized that his exit will hinge on the arrangements for his exit package, which will be coordinated between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary.

“I’m excited about [taking] over my new role,” Williams expressed. “I believe that it is going to be something good for me. It’s a new opportunity for me to be able to go and apply myself, to see how I can continue to contribute to the safety of this country.

”Williams exits after six years in the top job and decades overall in policing and is likely to be succeeded by Deputy Commissioner Dr Richard Rosado. Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Belize ~ We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages. Your content is delivered instantly to thousands of users in Belize and abroad! Contact us at mаrkеtіng@brеаkіngbеlіzеnеwѕ.

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