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Ministry of National Defence and Border Security
Community and Society
BDF Receives Communications Equipment to Increase Citizen Security
On May 15, 2023, the Ministry of Economic Development handed over communications equipment to the Belize Defence Force. Dr. Osmond Martinez, chief executive officer in the Ministry of Economic Development, presented the equipment, valued at BZ$146,450, to Hon. Oscar Mira, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security.
Government
United States Donates Cessna Caravan Aircraft to the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security
The Government of the United States donated a Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft to the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security at a handover ceremony on March 1, 2023 at the Williamson Hanger Complex in Ladyville. The aircraft was donated by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) through the United States Foreign Military Financing program.
Government
Government of Belize Continues to Strengthen National Defence and Border Security
On December 21, 2022, Hon. John Briceño, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, handed over 10 Troop Lifting Vehicles to the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security.
Community and Society
Guatemalan incursion on the Belize side of the Sarstoon River
The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security hereby informs the public that on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, a joint Belize Defence Force and Belize National Coast Guard patrol deployed to the Sarstoon and encountered five Guatemalan Armed Forces maritime vessels on the northern side of the Sarstoon Island.
Government
Belize Defence Force Senior Officer Conference 2022
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) in coordination with the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security held its annual Senior Officers Conference from August 30 to September 1, 2022, at the Colonial Hotel in Hopkins village, Stann Creek District.
Government
BDF to Receive Troop Lifting Vehicles and Office Equipment
On August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security signed two contracts valuing BZ$3,005,328.16 for the purchase and delivery of 10 troop lifting vehicles and office equipment for use by the Belize Defence Force (BDF).
Government
Engineers Conduct Site Survey on Sarstoon FOB
On July 29, 2022, the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, along with a team of engineers, visited the Sarstoon Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Toledo District. The visit follows reports concerning the integrity of the FOB due to erosion. During the visit, engineers conducted a site survey and collected data with a view to make recommendations for immediate and short-, medium- and long-term improvements. Once the engineers present their recommendations, the ministry intends on tabling before Cabinet for consideration.
Government
Ministry of National Defence Hosts 6th Multinational Security and Cooperation Conference
From October 28 to 29, 2021, the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security hosted the 6th Multinational Security and Cooperation Conference at the Price Barracks in Ladyville.