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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.
Ministries

Attorney General's Ministry

Hon. Magali Marin Young SC

Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S MINISTRY

Documents and Forms
Marriage Licence Information Brochure
Consent To Marriage
Marriage Licence Application Checklist
Petition For A Minister's Licence To Marry
Petition For A Minister's Special Licence To Marry

Press Release
Press Release from AGM

Ministry Responsibilities

Administration of Estates
Administration of Justice
Business Names
Contracts
Crown/Civil Proceedings
Evidence
Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights (including copyright)
Justices of the Peace
Law Revision and Reform
Legal Affairs
Legal Aid
Legal Drafting
Marriages
Newspapers
Patents and Designs
Public Trustees
Trademarks
Vital Statistics Unit

Solicitor General – Elisa Montalvo
Tel: +(501)-822-0519 / 2504
E-mail: ministry.info@agm.gov.bz

General Office Belmopan
6120 Racoon Street
Tel: +(501)-822-0519 / 2504

General Office Belize City
Tel: +(501)-227-2229

DEPARTMENTS

General Registry

Registrar General – Ms. Triena Young
Tel: +(501)-227-0045
E-mail: tyoung@belizejudiciary.org

General Office
#1 Treasury Lane
Belize City
Tel: +(501)-227-7377 / 2053
E-mail: legalassistant@supremecourtofbelize.gov.bz

AG Chief Justice - Michelle Arana
Tel: +(501)-227-4387
Fax: +(501)-227-4375

Court Of Appeal
Tel: +(501)-227-0309

Law Library
Tel: +(501)-227-5426

Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions

Director - Cheryl-Lyn Vidal

Belize City Office
#6 Regent Street
Tel: +(501)-227-2913/ 2915 / 2956
Fax: +(501)-227-3032
E-mail: dppbelize1@btl.net

Belmopan Office
#7088 Garden City Plaza Unit 12
Tel: +(501)-822-0659
Fax: +(501)-822-1162

Orange Walk Office
Corner 23 Cemetery Lane
Tel: +(501)-322-2214
Fax: +(501)-822-1162

Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO)

HOD – Koreen Flowers
23 Garbutt Creek Street
P.O. Box 592
E-mail: info@belipo.bz
E-mail 2: belipo@btl.net
Website: www.belipo.bz

Magistracy Department

Chief Magistrate – Ms. Sharon Fraser
Tel: +(501)-227-2522
E-mail: sharon_fraser32@hotmail.com

General Office
Tel: +(501)-227-6262 / 7164 / 7392
E-mail: magistratecourt@gmail.com

Civil Court
Tel: +(501)-223-2131/ 223-1856
E-mail: magistratecourt08@gmail.com

Corozal Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-402-2340
Email: magistratecourtcorozal@gmail.com

Orange Walk Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-302-2264
Email: owmagistratecourt@yahoo.com

San Ignacio Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-804-2515
Email: sanigmagcourt@yahoo.com

Benque Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-803-2641

Belmopan Magistrate Court
Email: belmopanmagistrate@gmail.com

Dangriga Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-502-0052
Email: danmagcourt@gmail.com

Punta Gorda Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-702-0027
Email: pgmagistratecourt@yahoo.com

Independence Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-503-2558
Email: independencemagistratecourt@gmail.com

San Pedro Magistrate Court
Tel: +(501)-206-2237
Email: spmagcourt@gmail.com

Vital Statistics Unit

Belize City Office
Tel: +(501)-223-7405 / 5625

Belmopan Office
Tel: +(501)-822-2263 ext. 84534

Legal Advice And Services Centre

Belize City
28A Regent Street
Tel: +(501)-227-3442/ 227-3444/ 207-2991
Fax: +(501)-227-0581
E-mail: lib@btl.net

Legal Aid Orange Walk
Tel: +(501)-322-3685

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Members of the Senate

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Government General

Judiciary

Constitution of Belize

Local Government

A Framework For A Voter Education

Attorney General's Ministry

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