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The Hon. John Briceno
Juan Antonio Briceño, affectionately known as Johnny Briceño (born July 17, 1960), is the fifth Belizean politician to serve as the Prime Minister of Belize. He served as leader of the People’s United Party (PUP) and the Leader of the Opposition, from 2008 to 2011. Previously, he was Deputy Prime Minister from 1998 to 2007. On February 8, 2016, Briceño again became Leader of the Opposition in Belize.
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Members of the Senate
Hon. Carolyn Trench-Sandiford President
Hon. Eamon Courtenay People’s United Party, (PUP) Leader of Government Business
Hon. Isabel Bennett People’s United Party (PUP)
Hon. Erica Jang People’s United Party (PUP)
Hon. Christopher Coye People's United Party (PUP)
Hon. Collet Montejo People’s United Party (PUP)
Hon. Bevinton Cal People's United Party (PUP)
Hon. Michael Peyrefitte United Democratic Party (UDP)
Hon. Aldo Salazar United Democratic Party (UDP)
Hon. Sheena Pitts United Democratic Party (UDP)
Hon. Kevin Herrera Chamber of Commerce Representative
Hon. Bishop Moses Benguche Belize Council of Churches and Evangelical Association of Churches Representative
Hon. Elena Smith Labour and Civil Society Representative
Hon. Osmany Salas NGO Community Representative
Cabinet
All Cabinet Members, with the exception of the Attorney General, form the Assembly.
Government General
Sir Colville Norbert Young OUR 1981 CONSTITUTION provides for a Governor-General who must be a citizen of Belize and who is appointed by the Queen to be her representative in Belize.
Judiciary
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Constitution of Belize
This is a revised edition of the law, prepared by the Law Revision Commissioner under the authority of the Law Revision Act, Chapter 3 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 1980 - 1990.
Local Government
Belize has two levels of government: a state government and a single-tier local government. Over the last five years, local councils have been formally established and the trend has been towards greater decentralization and autonomy.
A Framework For A Voter Education
The Objective of “A Framework for Voter Education” is to provide a resource for organizations or individuals who wish to educate Belizeans on the rights and responsibilities of Electors, as well as those desirous of developing curricula in civics. It consists of a collection of salient, topical areas for voter education.
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Ministry of Youth, Sports & E-Governance
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade & Immigration
Ministry of Public Service, Constitutional & Political Reform
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Ministry of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples' Affairs
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Ministry of National Defence & Border Security
Ministry of Tourism & Diaspora Relations
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise
Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum & Mining
Ministry of Blue Economy & Civil Aviation
Attorney General's Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries
Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour & Local Government
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management
NEWS & INFORMATION
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Consultancy Services to Undertake a Review of the Existing Facilities, Provide Design Services for Proposed Infrastructure Works, and to Provide Supervision of Infrastructure Works for the Bullet Tree Falls Water Supply System Rehabilitation, Sub-project, Cayo District, Belize (BSIF III)
Monday, February 15, 2021
Belize Social Investment Fund Request for Expressions of Interest - Independent Audit of SIF
Friday, February 12, 2021
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR) INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Supply of IT equipment for the Government of Belize (Office of Auditor General, Office of Contractor General, Ministry of Finance and Accountant General Department)
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Belize Social Investment Fund Tender Notice
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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