BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – A firearms and Ammunition Management Board (FACB) delegation has paid “an insightful examine go to” to Jamaica, marking a crucial step in furthering Belize’s efforts towards enhancing firearms licensing and regulatory procedures.
An announcement issued by the Ministry of Houses Affairs and New Development Industries mentioned the go to to the Jamaica Licensing Authority (JLA) was meant to find out about greatest practices and methods associated to firearms management, public security, and regulatory compliance.
“By means of discussions and website visits, the FACB group gained an in-depth understanding of the operations and techniques which have contributed to the success of the Jamaica Licensing Authority in these areas,” the assertion mentioned, including that the go to late final month included displays and excursions to showcase the Authority’s operational processes.
“This initiative aligns with the FACB’s ongoing dedication to strengthen Belize’s firearms regulatory system and guarantee efficient enforcement of laws whereas bettering the general transparency and effectivity of firearms licensing procedures.”
Chief govt officer of the Ministry of Residence Affairs and New Development Industries and FACB chair Sharole Carr-Saldivar mentioned the go to to the JLA was instrumental in broadening the FACB’s understanding of firearms administration and management.
“We’re dedicated to adopting greatest practices that may improve Belize’s regulatory frameworks and contribute to improved public security,” she added.
In the course of the go to, the FACB group was given a complete tour of the JLA’s operational amenities and took part in workshops on varied points of firearms management, together with information administration, licensing protocols, and measures to fight the unlawful firearms commerce.
The ministry mentioned this collaboration varieties a part of the FACB’s broader technique to modernize Belize’s firearms licensing and management techniques, together with adopting progressive options that promote security, accountability, and transparency.
“The FACB stays dedicated to adhering to worldwide commitments and agreements on firearms management, making certain compliance with the requirements of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap and worldwide obligations.
“This regional initiative seeks to deal with the proliferation of illicit firearms and ammunition, to strengthen coordination and cooperation amongst Caribbean nations in decreasing armed violence, and to advertise public security,” the assertion added.
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