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Cabinet
Government
Statement on the Passing of Hon. Michael Espat
The Office of the Prime Minister is saddened to announce the passing of the Hon. Michael Joseph Espat, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Area Representative of the people of Toledo East.
Government
Prime Minister Announces New Portfolio Assignments
After due consideration and consultation, Prime Minister Briceño announces the following changes to the current composition of Cabinet. The Prime Minister has invited Hon. Andre Perez to return as a Minister of Cabinet, with responsibility for the portfolios of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management. Minister Perez now assumes control of NEMO and the National Fire Service.
Government
Prime Minister Briceño introduces upcoming fiscal budget
On Friday, March 8th, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño presented the 2024-2025 fiscal budget under the theme ‘Staying on Track’. The budget prioritizes job creation, economic stimulus, support for the producing sector, and expansion in access to education. During the budget presentation at the House of Representatives in the Capital City of Belmopan, the Prime Minister also mentioned plans to expand the coverage of the National Health Insurance Programme across the country. During his address, he also cited global factors as the cause of the high cost of living in the country.
Government
Cabinet Brief for January 30, 2024
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met on 30th January 2024.
Government
Cabinet Brief for January 25, 2024
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met on 22nd January 2024.
Community and Society
When will Area Representative Andre Perez return to Cabinet?
Area Representative for Belize Rural South (BRS) (Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker), Honourable Andre Perez, was granted a leave of absence from Cabinet and consequently from his Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation in August 2023 following allegations against him from a woman. An investigation was to occur before his return to Cabinet. Almost five months have passed, and the BRS representative remains out of Cabinet without a ministry. On Wednesday, January 17th, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño told the media that no decision has been made regarding Perez's return to Cabinet and his ministerial duties.
Conservation
Offshore oil exploration in Belize now requires a national referendum
The Referendum (Amendment) Bill 2023 is now law, compelling the government to hold a mandatory referendum before oil exploration in Belizean waters. The Bill went through the stages of approval in the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was then assented to by Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam on November 9th, and two days later, it was published in the government’s Gazette.
Government
Boledo returns in December
The last time Belizeans bought Boledo (lottery) was on April 30th after the government revoked the exclusive license held by the Brads Gaming Group Ltd. After months without this form of lottery, the government announced on Thursday, November 2nd that Boledo is set to recommence on December 1, 2023, with the first drawing scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd.
