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Hon. Henry Charles Usher
Government
Minister Usher Meets with UN Resident Coordinator’s Office to Strengthen Collaboration
The Minister of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management, Hon. Henry Charles Usher, hosted a high-level coordination meeting yesterday with the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Raul Salazar, and Deputy Resident Coordinator, Mr. Michael Lund, at the Ministry’s conference room in the Sir Edney Cain Building.
Education
Government Internship Program Targets Belizean Youth
The Government of Belize has officially endorsed the 2025 Summer Internship Program, which provides students with valuable short-term employment and hands-on experience in public service. The initiative is coordinated by the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform, and Disaster Risk Management. It is open to Belizean students aged 16 and older, from third form to junior college, as well as recent graduates within the past year. The program will run for one to three months, part-time or full-time, and includes a stipend for participants who apply before the deadline.
Government
Ministry of the Public Service Launches Professional Development Certificate Program at Galen University
The Ministry of the Public Service officially launched its Professional Development Certificate Program on January 29, 2024 at Galen University. This innovative initiative aims to enhance the skills and expertise of public service professionals across various ministries, ultimately bolstering the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery in the country.
Government
Signing of Statement of Agreement Between the Government of Belize and the Church Communities of Belize
On December 20, Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, representing the Government of Belize, and Bishop A Moses Benguche, representing the church communities, formally signed a Statement of Agreement. The agreement reaffirms the unique partnership between the government and the church communities that strengthens the political process and benefits Belizean society.
Government
Good Governance Unit Hosts First National Anti-Corruption Conference
On December 7, the Good Governance Unit, in the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, hosted the inaugural National Anti-Corruption Conference. Themed "Uniting Belize Against Corruption," the conference brought together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on comprehensive strategies to combat corruption.
Government
Hon. Henry Charles Usher Meets with Belizean Youths Selected to Attend World Youth Day 2023
Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, met with 10 Belizean youths who will represent Belize at the World Youth Day event in Lisbon, Portugal, in August 2023.
Government
GOB and UNDP to Develop Partnership to Support Good Governance Reform
Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Constitutional and Political Reform, met with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on April 13. The meeting focused on discussions on the way forward regarding strengthening good governance and accountability and finding innovative solutions to address pressing issues in Belize. Key topics included the work of the Good Governance Unit in addressing corruption and the importance of leveraging technology and data to improve governance outcomes.
Religious
Minister of Religious Affairs Speaks at the 8th Jalsa Salana
Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, was a speaker at the opening of the 8th Jalsa Salana, an annual gathering of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. The two-day event of prayer, reflection and community building is being hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at in Belize City.