Tourism Police Officer Danny Conorquie was killed in September of last year - while on duty at Caracol. And while the lawman was likely killed by Guatemalan bandits in the line of duty, his family says it has not gotten promised compensation. We asked the financial secretary about it today:..
Joseph Waight, Financial Secretary
"We did make some payment. I don't have the figures. Again, it's a goodwill gesture. He was a tourism police as I understand it, there are certain benefits that should have been paid due to the death and above that. I think the government paid $10,000, I am not sure. I think the government paid something towards the family, with more to come. I really don't have the figures in front of me. The legal payments when somebody dies, in harness is very small, depending on your category."
Mike Rudon, Ch5
"The Prime Minister had gotten up on record and said that you know what, there is so much that can be paid by law, because he was a tourism police officer, but that is ridiculous, the figure is ridiculous, so there will be a larger lump sum payment which he said will be overwhelming, I think that's his word."
Joseph Waight, Financial Secretary
"I am sorry, I don't have any instructions as to how much more to pay. I think we pay something, but I need to check. You could call me tomorrow when I get back to my office and see."
Mike Rudon, Ch5
"You think it's less than $10,000 to your knowledge?"
Joseph Waight, Financial Secretary
"I think so, but there are too many $10,000 figures running around."
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