Grenada’s newest political actor, the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), has centered its recent electoral appeal around a bold, voter-friendly climate and energy policy: universal rooftop solar installations for every household across the island, marketed with zero upfront costs, guaranteed lower monthly energy bills, and a cleaner, more economically resilient national future. On its surface, the proposal aligns with widespread public support for expanding renewable energy and cutting household energy costs, but political analyst Michael Derek Roberts argues that the missing granular details in the campaign’s messaging undermine its credibility, leaving critical questions unanswered ahead of any potential implementation.\n\nThe first and most pressing unaddressed question, Roberts notes, centers on financing. While the DPM touts a $0 upfront cost for households, this marketing framing does not mean the installations themselves are free. If residential customers are not covering the initial capital outlay, that cost must fall to another stakeholder: the national government, a third-party lender, the public utility, an external private investor, or ultimately the general public through hidden taxes, new regulatory fees, or increased baseline electricity rates. Campaign communications conveniently omit this core part of the plan, but actionable energy policy requires clarity around who bears financial risk. Roberts points out that DPM leadership, led by veteran politician Peter David, is well-aware of these gaps; David, a seasoned political operator, has a track record of packaging polished spin and obfuscation as straightforward, voter-focused facts.\n\nA second critical gap is the lack of clarity around operational feasibility. Rooftop solar is not an untested concept in Grenada: the island already has regulatory frameworks for residential self-generation and net metering, which allow households to earn credit for excess energy they send back to the main grid. This existing infrastructure means small-scale expansion is technically achievable, but technical viability for a handful of projects does not translate to workability at the universal scale the DPM promises. Rolling out solar panels to every household would require coordinated, large-scale investment across multiple sectors: mandatory structural roof inspections to confirm suitability, streamlined permitting processes, mass customer enrollment campaigns, close coordination with the national utility, and almost certainly major upgrades to Grenada’s aging electricity grid to accommodate distributed energy generation. None of these logistical requirements or associated costs are mentioned in the DPM’s campaign slogans, leaving the entire universal rollout claim unmoored from on-the-ground reality.\n\nThe DPM’s guarantee of lower monthly energy bills for all households also fails to hold up under scrutiny, Roberts argues. It is true that a properly sized, well-structured rooftop solar system can cut monthly energy costs for Grenadian households, where most electricity is still generated by expensive imported fossil fuels. But actual savings depend on a wide range of variable factors: a household’s total energy consumption, the size of the solar system installed, the value of net metering export credits, whether a home has battery storage for excess power, and the utility’s existing tariff rules. If a system is undersized for a home’s needs, financed under unfavorable terms, or poorly installed, promised savings could end up being minimal or nonexistent for many households. In short, the general claim that solar can lower bills is plausible, but a blanket guarantee of savings for every household is unsupported by the realities of residential energy generation.\n\nThe DPM’s pledge to reach every household and every community highlights how the party’s political messaging has outpaced actual policy development, Roberts notes. A credible national rollout of universal solar would require a fully costed implementation roadmap, a dedicated financing body to manage the program, clear eligibility rules for consumers, and a public timeline for deployment. It would also need to confront long-standing structural inequities across Grenada: not every residential roof is structurally suitable for solar panels, not every household meets credit requirements to participate in zero-upfront programs, and different communities start with vastly different existing infrastructure and economic resources. This means the core policy question is not whether Grenada should expand solar energy — a goal that enjoys broad cross-party support — but how to prioritize access, what terms participation will follow, and how much public subsidy will be directed to low-income households. All of these critical details are missing from the DPM’s current campaign pitch.\n\nThe DPM has also framed small businesses as key beneficiaries of the plan, noting that commercial operations that run primarily during daylight hours can directly consume the power their rooftop panels generate, unlocking immediate savings. Roberts acknowledges that this benefit is real for many small businesses, but again, the lack of detail leaves critical questions open. The relevant policy question is not whether businesses can save money with solar, but how much those savings will be, how quickly businesses will see a return on their (or the program’s) investment, and who will absorb the upfront capital costs if businesses do not. Too often, political campaigns frame energy savings as an automatic outcome of installing solar, but in practice, consistent savings only come from carefully structured contracts and a phased, well-managed rollout.\n\nAt its core, the DPM’s solar plan aligns with a widely shared, legitimate national goal: both the party and current Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell have repeatedly emphasized that Grenada needs to cut its costly dependence on imported fossil fuels and make household electricity more affordable. But Roberts stresses that voters should not mistake polished campaign graphics for a complete, actionable policy blueprint. If the DPM wants to build credibility around its proposal, it must release full, transparent details to the public: total projected program costs, average cost per residential installation, the level of public subsidy that will be allocated, loan repayment terms for zero-upfront models, the expected impact on utility rates and grid reliability, and a clear implementation timeline. Until those details are published, Roberts concludes, the DPM’s universal rooftop solar plan will remain what many pre-election campaign promises are: an attractive, directionally popular proposal that is far too incomplete to be considered a serious policy.\n\n*Disclaimer: This content represents the opinion of contributor Michael Derek Roberts. NOW Grenada does not take responsibility for contributor statements or analysis.*
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You Are Paying More for Gas, Food and Electricity
For working households across Belize, the financial squeeze of cost-of-living growth tightened further in April 2026, as across-the-board increases in fuel, food, and electricity pushed the nation’s annual inflation rate to 2.9 percent, new official data shows.
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, published by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), documents a clear upward shift in consumer prices: the overall index climbed from 119.6 in April 2025 to 123.1 in April 2026. When broken down by spending category, the data reveals transportation costs far outpaced all other sectors, with the surge directly tied to widespread fuel price increases across the country.
Among fuel products, diesel recorded the most dramatic jump, soaring 26 percent year-over-year to reach $14.68 per gallon in April 2026, up from just $11.66 per gallon a year prior. Regular gasoline followed with a 15.7 percent increase, while premium gasoline prices rose by 11 percent compared to April 2025.
For millions of Belizean families already stretching budgets to cover basic daily needs, rising grocery bills added additional strain. The SIB reports that prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 2.6 percent year-over-year, with double-digit increases recorded for multiple staple goods. Stew pork saw a nearly 14 percent jump, while whole fish prices rose 9.4 percent and beef steak climbed 9.3 percent. Sugar notched one of the largest increases among groceries, surging 19.3 percent from April 2025 levels, and produce also grew far more expensive: limes, a common cooking staple across the country, rose by 29.2 percent.
Higher utility and household energy costs also contributed significantly to the overall inflation growth. The broad “Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” category saw a 2 percent year-over-year price increase, driven by two key factors: new higher electricity tariffs implemented at the start of 2026, and rising liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for cooking. The average cost of a standard 100-pound cooking gas cylinder rose from $127.63 in April 2025 to $136.47 this year, a nearly 7 percent increase.
Additional sectors saw modest but noticeable price growth last month: restaurant and café prices ticked upward, and healthcare costs rose 3.3 percent year-over-year, pushed by higher fees for doctor consultations, increased prescription medication prices, and more expensive medical procedures.
Inflation levels varied across Belize’s municipal regions. Orange Walk Town recorded the highest regional inflation rate at 4.2 percent, while Belize City saw the lowest annual price increase at 2.4 percent, according to the SIB data.
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Belize and Mexico Working to Resolve Fishermen Dispute Near Border
A circulating video capturing a verbal standoff between Belizean and Mexican fishing crews over access to a contested northern border water fishing zone has brought a long-simmering maritime disagreement into public view, though diplomatic channels are already working to de-escalate tensions.
Andre Perez, the elected representative for Belize’s Rural South constituency, clarified in a public statement that while low-level friction persists between the two groups of fishermen, the conflict has not turned violent or escalated beyond the localized dispute. The core of the disagreement centers on a small uninhabited island located in the shared boundary waters between the two nations, according to Perez.
Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already initiated official contact with Mexico’s embassy based in Belize to open collaborative negotiations aimed at finding a mutually acceptable solution, Perez confirmed. A notable point of context that eases diplomatic progress, he noted, is the deep, centuries-long social and familial connections between communities on both sides of the border – including Belize’s coastal San Pedro Town and Mexico’s adjacent border town of Xcalak.
Despite the current disagreement, relations between the neighboring communities remain amicable, Perez emphasized. “It’s not heated. We are amicable not only at the diplomatic levels, but the people of Xcalak and San Pedro, we get along,” Perez said. “We travel there. People go there. They come here.”
Even so, Perez pointed to two key underlying drivers of the increasing friction that cannot be overlooked. The primary factor is the steady decline of commercial fish stocks in the shared border waters, a resource that local fishing communities on both sides depend on for their livelihoods. “The fish is getting scarce. That is something that is real,” he stated.
A secondary factor shaping the current dynamic is Belize’s binding marine conservation commitments under the global 30-by-30 initiative, which the country advanced through its landmark Blue Bond financing arrangement. Those commitments require stricter management of protected marine areas, which has altered traditional access patterns for fishermen in the border region.
As of May 28, 2026, negotiations remain ongoing, with both national governments working to preserve cross-border community ties while addressing the resource and management challenges driving the current dispute.
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RGPF responds to allegations raised in Parliament
In a public statement issued from the Office of the Commissioner of Police, the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) confirmed Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that it has been formally notified of widespread allegations claiming hotel workers across the island have faced sexual abuse at the hands of foreign visitors. The allegations were first brought to public attention during an official sitting of Grenada’s House of Parliament, prompting law enforcement to address the matter directly. To date, no formal written or official complaint has been filed with the RGPF regarding these claims. Even so, the department stressed that all allegations of sexual violence and exploitation are treated with the utmost gravity, regardless of whether a formal complaint has been submitted. The force has made a public commitment to launch full, transparent, and thorough investigations into any claim of this nature that is officially brought to its attention. To advance any potential inquiry into the allegations, the RGPF is actively urging members of the public, including current and former hotel staff, witnesses, or any other individual with relevant information that could support an investigation, to reach out to authorities immediately. Tips can be submitted through multiple accessible channels: the dedicated Criminal Investigations Department hotline at 440-3921, the national 911 police emergency line, or by visiting any local police station across the country. This announcement comes as allegations of workplace sexual misconduct in Grenada’s key tourism sector have raised growing concerns over worker protections, highlighting the need for formal reporting and law enforcement action to address potential gaps in safety for hospitality employees. Disclaimer: NOW Grenada does not assume responsibility for the views, statements, or third-party content shared by contributors. Individuals can report abusive content via the platform’s designated reporting channel.
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PRESS RELEASE: OECS launches second call for proposals for window 2 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has opened a second round of funding applications for Window 2 of its regional micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) matching grants program, rolling out new collaborative growth opportunities for the blue economy across three Eastern Caribbean nations: Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Officially launched via a virtual event on May 22, 2026, this funding window is specifically tailored to support registered Value Chain Groups operating in three core blue economy sectors: fisheries, coastal tourism, and waste management. Eligible groups can access grants between $100,000 and $150,000 to scale operations, boost productivity, embed more sustainable practices, and expand inclusive economic opportunity across the region’s blue economy.
The initiative is implemented as part of the broader Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) project, and builds on the proven success of Window 1, which has already delivered tangible improvements to the operations and livelihoods of individual MSMEs across the OECS region.
Kyle Garnes, senior grants advisor at UBEC/OECS, emphasized that collective collaboration between small businesses is the cornerstone of the program’s design. “Value Chain Groups are central to the success of the OECS Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme because they empower MSMEs to collaborate, strengthen market linkages, and create greater value across the OECS Blue Economy,” Garnes explained. “By working together, MSMEs can improve competitiveness, build resilience, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities that no single enterprise could achieve alone. Collaboration is how we transform individual MSMEs into stronger, more connected blue economy ecosystems.”
For context, a Value Chain Group is defined as a coalition of three or more MSMEs operating within the same industry that partner to strengthen product offerings, improve service delivery, and expand access to regional and global markets. Practical examples include a fisher partnering with a seafood processor and a local restaurant or export business, a waste collection team joining forces with a recycler and a manufacturing firm that uses recycled inputs, or a coastal tour operator collaborating with a local boat captain and small accommodation provider to elevate visitor experiences and expand market reach.
Program organizers are urging eligible groups to begin preparing their applications without delay, noting that the funding has the potential to drive measurable business expansion, create new local jobs, and strengthen household livelihoods across target communities. Early participants from Window 1 have already shared tangible success stories from their grant support.
Kasha Ragbersingh, managing director of Glamping Grenada, a coastal tourism enterprise that received Window 1 funding, explained how the grant transformed her business’s sustainability efforts. “We operate in a very harsh environment and water conservation is a very important part of our operations,” Ragbersingh said. “The grant has allowed us to add capacity for an additional 2000 gallons of water – and it’s not just any water, we are literally harvesting rain water. This will allow us to service our pool and our garden area without putting extra strain on the public water system.”
Cenus Hinds, co-owner of Cariway, a kayaking and paddle board tourism business based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, reported similar benefits. Hinds noted that his small business lacked key safety infrastructure before receiving the grant: “One of the things that we did not have before is a support vessel that would follow the kayaks along or would follow the paddle boards, but when we got the grant that was one of the major things we wanted. The grant enabled us to get a 14 foot dingy and we were able to get an electric engine,” he said.
To qualify for Window 2 funding, applicant groups must meet a clear set of eligibility requirements. All groups must be legally registered and actively operating in one of the three eligible countries, structured as a Value Chain Group with a minimum of three member MSMEs, and active in the fisheries, coastal tourism, or waste management sectors. Additional requirements include official business registration documentation, a minimum two-year operating track record supported by two years of financial or bank statements, fewer than 50 total employees across the group, combined annual revenue below $1 million, a demonstrated commitment to growth, innovation, sustainability and job creation, verifiable market demand for their offerings, and no business activities that cause significant environmental harm.
Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including alignment with program goals, innovative approaches, potential for scalability, long-term environmental and social sustainability, positive environmental impact, and projected benefits to the regional MSME sector.
The OECS Commission is specifically encouraging participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, including independent entrepreneurs, cooperative groups, women-led businesses, youth-led ventures, and emerging blue economy innovators, to take advantage of the opportunity to build stronger regional collaboration through value chain partnerships.
Full details on the second call for proposals, application guidelines, and submission instructions are available on the official Window 2 Matching Grants webpage at https://bit.ly/4dh0ZX9. General inquiries can be sent to [email protected], and completed applications should be submitted to [email protected].
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Consumers Losing Confidence in Economy
New data from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) confirms that Belizean consumer confidence extended its steady downward trajectory through April 2026, marking another month of growing pessimism about short- and long-term economic outlooks across most of the country. The national Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell 3.7 percentage points from 45.7 in March to 44.0 in April, a decline that SIB analysts trace to fading optimism about both 12-month macroeconomic conditions and individual household financial stability.
Breaking down the CCI into its core subcomponents reveals stark differences in how consumers assess current versus future economic conditions. The Expectations sub-index, which captures consumer outlooks for the coming year, suffered the sharpest decline, plummeting 7.7 points from 54.6 in March to 50.4 in April. Meanwhile, the Present Conditions sub-index, which measures how consumers rate current economic and household finances compared to 12 months prior, fell a more moderate 5 points, dropping from 43.2 to 41.0 over the same period.
Against this overall gloomy trend, the survey recorded one small bright spot: attitudes toward large household purchases improved marginally. The Durable Goods sub-index, which tracks willingness to commit to big-ticket buys like home appliances, furniture and motor vehicles, rose 3.3 points from 39.3 in March to 40.6 in April, suggesting consumers are slightly less hesitant to make major spending commitments than they were last month.
Geographically, the decline in confidence was far from uniform across Belize’s districts. Stann Creek recorded the most dramatic drop, with its CCI plummeting 14.1 points from a relatively optimistic 51.9 in March to 44.6 in April. SIB analysts attribute this steep decline to sharply worsening views of current local economic conditions and fading hope for improvements in personal finances over the coming year.
In a notable exception to the national trend, Belize District was the only region to post an increase in consumer confidence last month. Sentiment there rose 4.4 points, climbing from 44.5 in March to 46.5 in April, with all three subcomponents of the index recording improvements to drive the overall gain.
Demographic breakdowns of the survey data also reveal significant gaps in sentiment across gender, age and ethnic groups. Male consumer confidence fell 4.6 percent in April, more than double the 2.1 percent decline recorded among female respondents. Among age cohorts, consumers aged 25 to 34 saw the largest drop in confidence, with their index falling 10.5 percent month-over-month. Conversely, consumers aged 55 and older reported a notable improvement in sentiment, with their confidence index rising 7.6 percent.
By ethnic identification, people who identify as Mestizo or Hispanic recorded the steepest decline in confidence, with their index falling 11.8 percent in April. At the same time, consumers of Mayan descent posted the largest improvement in sentiment, with their confidence rising 5.1 percent over the March reading.
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Taxi driver charged with possession of AK-47 assault rifles
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A 33-year-old taxi driver from Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara has been formally arraigned on charges of unlawful possession of 10 fully automatic AK-47 assault rifles, the Guyana Police Force confirmed in official statements released this week.
Stephen Rajah, a resident of Back Street in Goed Fortuin Village, was taken into custody on May 22 following a multi-phase law enforcement operation that led to the recovery of the cache of military-grade firearms in East Berbice. The case first moved through the court system on Thursday, when a New Amsterdam Magistrate officially presented the charge to the accused. Under Guyana’s judicial procedures, Rajah was not required to enter a plea at this early procedural hearing.
Following the reading of the charge, the court denied Rajah’s application for pre-trial bail and issued an order remanding him to state custody until the next scheduled court appearance. The proceedings have been adjourned to June 15 to allow for further investigative and procedural steps.
The seizure of the weapons dates back to an early-morning stop-and-search operation conducted by police along the access road leading to the Berbice River Bridge, conducted between 1:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on May 22. During the operation, law enforcement officers attempted to stop a black Toyota Corolla Fielder bearing registration number HC 9018, a vehicle that was later linked to Rajah. Instead of complying with the order to stop, the driver fled the scene, accelerating eastward and successfully evading immediate arrest, police records show.
Acting on intelligence gathered after the escape, officers launched a targeted search along the No. 11 Village Public Road, where they located the 10 AK-47 rifles concealed inside wrapping made of plastic and cloth. The firearms are now held as evidence in the ongoing criminal case.
The recovery of a large cache of military-grade weapons has drawn attention to illegal arms movement in the region, with law enforcement continuing to investigate whether the weapons were intended for criminal activity such as organized crime, drug trafficking, or other illegal operations. As of Thursday’s court appearance, no additional suspects have been named in connection with the weapons cache.
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Designer Kadianne Nicely to stage first luxury fashion experience in Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After building a thriving global career as both a designer and runway model, Kadianne Nicely is preparing to bring her signature vision of elevated style to her home region with a landmark first solo fashion event. Titled “Kadianne Nicely Exclusive: A Luxury Fashion Experience”, the invitation-only showcase is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2026, at the scenic, sprawling Craig Banks Estate located along Old Stony Hill Road in St Andrew, a fitting lush, upscale backdrop for Nicely’s curated collection.
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‘Decided on moments’: PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final
The Puskas Arena in Budapest is set to host one of the most anticipated UEFA Champions League finals in recent memory, as two contrasting powerhouses — Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal — prepare to battle for European football’s most prestigious club trophy on Saturday.
The matchup has already been framed as a classic clash of playing identities: PSG, backed by its high-octane, unstoppable attacking line, enters the contest as narrow pre-game favorites among bookmakers, while Arsenal, the newly-crowned Premier League champion, brings a famously tight defensive organization that has made them a formidable force throughout the tournament. This narrative of opposites colliding has only built hype for a final that analysts broadly agree is far harder to predict than most editions of the showpiece match, the hardest to call since Real Madrid’s 2018 final victory over Liverpool.
Both PSG’s coaching staff and leadership have emphasized that the result will hinge on small, critical details rather than overall pre-tournament form. Head coach Luis Enrique rejected the label of favorite ahead of kickoff, echoing that the outcome will live “in the details.” PSG captain Marquinhos echoed his manager’s outlook, noting that every minor element of the game from set-piece execution to defensive transitions will carry extra weight in a one-off final. “All the little details in a football match and in a final are going to be important,” the Brazilian center-back said.
For Arsenal, their tournament run to the final speaks for itself: the Gunners enter Saturday’s clash unbeaten across all Champions League matches this season, having recorded nine clean sheets and conceded only six goals total. Most football observers expect Mikel Arteta’s side to drop into a deep defensive block and target PSG on counterattacks and set-piece opportunities, leaning into their defensive strength to neutralize PSG’s attacking threat.
Questions have been raised over Arsenal’s fitness, as the side has logged far more competitive minutes across the season than their French opponents. But Gunners winger Bukayo Saka brushed off concerns that fatigue could impact his side’s performance, arguing that a high-stakes final is decided by in-game moments rather than accumulated workload. “A game like this is not going to be decided on minutes, it’s going to be decided on moments,” the England international said.
The final carries historic weight for both sides, with multiple opportunities to etch new names into European football record books. For Arsenal, a victory would mark the club’s first ever Champions League title, a milestone that would cap a remarkable rebuild under Arteta and deliver a long-awaited trophy that eluded generations of legendary Arsenal sides, including the iconic 2003-04 Invincibles. The club’s only prior Champions League final appearance came in 2006, when they fell to Barcelona in Paris, and have lost their last four consecutive European finals. Messages of support have poured in from Arsenal greats of the past: club icon Patrick Vieira sent current captain Martin Odegaard a personalized good luck video, while 2006 final veteran Thierry Henry reached out to Saka and is in Budapest to watch the Gunners’ final pre-match training, among the tens of thousands of Arsenal fans that have traveled to the Hungarian capital. Many fans have already taken to Budapest’s famous ruin bars, soaking up the summer sun while celebrating the club’s first final appearance in nearly two decades.
Odegaard called Vieira’s message a special moment, noting that the club legend’s legacy adds extra motivation to seal a win that past Arsenal generations never got their hands on. “Now we have the chance to do something that they haven’t done as well. It’s something nice to play for,” Odegaard said.
A victory would also make history for English football. After Aston Villa claimed the Europa League title and Crystal Palace won the Conference League earlier this month, an Arsenal win would mark the first time a single nation has won all three of UEFA’s top men’s club competitions in the same season since 1989-90, when Italian clubs AC Milan, Juventus and Sampdoria claimed the European Cup, UEFA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup respectively.
For PSG, a victory would also mark a historic milestone for French club football. A win would see them become the only French side ever to lift multiple Champions League trophies. For Luis Enrique, a third Champions League title would see him join an elite group of only five managers to win the competition three or more times, having already claimed the trophy once during his tenure as Barcelona head coach.
Arteta, who came through Barcelona’s youth system when Luis Enrique was a player at the club, spoke highly of his opposite number ahead of the match, calling the PSG boss a long-time reference point and inspiration. “He’s always been a reference (point) since he was a player,” Arteta said. “He’s been an inspiration and tomorrow we’ll be clashing on that touchline.”
For the players, the draw of the final is simple: it is the biggest match in club football, and a chance to claim the sport’s most coveted individual club prize. “It’s a match everyone wants to play in, it’s a match everyone watches, and it’s a match you have to win,” said PSG midfielder Joao Neves.
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WATCH: Manchester police recover stolen items, public urged to make contact
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Law enforcement authorities in Jamaica’s Manchester parish have launched a public appeal after a major anti-burglary operation yielded a large cache of recovered stolen property, and are also calling on a wanted person of interest to surrender to authorities.
The operation was carried out in the Mile Gully community, where investigators were targeting a man identified as Damion Biggs, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a string of local break-in incidents. While executing a search warrant at a property in the area, police uncovered an unexpected haul of dozens of items believed to have been stolen from local residences and businesses over a period of time.
The recovered property spans an unusually wide range of goods, from consumer electronics and home appliances to general household goods, curtains, and plumbing fixtures – including full toilet units and bathroom faucets. Even complete building doors were counted among the seized items, according to police statements.
Now, investigators are turning to the public to help return the recovered goods to their rightful owners. Any resident who has suffered a break-in and property theft is asked to travel to the Mandeville Police Station, where they can present documentation and other identifying details to confirm ownership and claim their belongings.
Alongside the call for theft victims, Manchester Police have reiterated their appeal to Damion Biggs, urging him to turn himself in voluntarily to the Mandeville Criminal Investigation Branch or any nearby police facility to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.