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Sir Colville Young
Business & Economy
Appointment of New Governor of the Central Bank of Belize
Governor General, Sir Colville Young GCMG MBE, on the advice of Prime Minister, Hon. John Briceno, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, signed a Writ of Appointment naming Mr. Gustavo Manuel Vasquez as Governor of the Central Bank of Belize, with effect from 01 April 2021.
Government
House of Representatives and Senate approve amendment to Maritime Areas Act
As Belize continues to prepare to head to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to settle the Guatemalan territorial claim, the House of Representatives and the Senate amended the 1992 Maritime Areas Act, restoring its claim to its previous 12 miles of territorial seas instead of the recent three nautical miles as stipulated under international law.
Arts & Culture
Sir Colville Young and Joel Nagel announce the establishment of the Belize Academy of the Performing Arts (BAPA)
Belize Governor-General Sir Colville Young and Attorney Joel Nagel, a resident of San Pedro Town and the chairman of Caye International Bank, Ltd., have announced the establishment of the Belize Academy of the Performing Arts (BAPA) in Belize City.
Community and Society
Governor General visits Caye Caulker
During his visit, he entertained and inspired the students by sharing stories and pieces of literature, while giving insight into the complex roots of the Belizean culture.
Government
Taiwanese President on a State visit to Belize
The diplomatic relations between Belize and Taiwan became stronger on Thursday, August 16th with the official visit of Taiwanese President Tsai In-Wen.
Arts & Culture
Belize’s Queen of Brukdown ‘Leela’ Vernon passes away
Belize’s Ambassador for Creole Culture and Brukdown Queen, Lila ‘Leela’ Vernon passed away on Sunday, February 19th at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City.
Government
Hon. Patrick Faber Sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister
The Hon. Patrick Faber was today sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister of Belize by the Governor General.
Community and Society
San Pedro Red Cross members receive awards during International Volunteer’s Day
International Volunteer’s Day was celebrated on Saturday, December 5th to honor persons who have taken the time to contribute to the development of the...
