Belize
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Message from the Chairman of the Caribbean Community Honourable John A. Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize on the death of Sir Manuel Esquivel
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep regret the passing of the former Prime Minister of Belize, the Rt. Honourable Sir Manuel Esquivel KCMG. Sir Manuel’s calm presence allied to his measured statements were the hallmark of his contributions as a member of the Conference of Heads of Government. His well-earned reputation as a man of principle, honesty and integrity…
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Former Belize Prime Minister dies
Belmopan, Belize – The Office of the Prime Minister announces the death of Rt. Hon. Sir Manuel Esquivel, former Prime Minister of Belize. Sir Manuel served as Belize’s second Prime Minister under the United Democratic Party from 1984-1989 and served another term from1993-1998. Sir Manuel was appointed to Her Majesty’s Privy Council by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 and conferred…
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New Year Statement by the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Honourable JOHN BRICEÑO Prime Minister of Belize
A Happy New Year to all, as we usher in 2022 with hope and optimism. The past two years have seen all plans affected by the COVID-19 virus which has caused profound social and economic turmoil. The prospects for our recovery hinge on the urgent acceleration of vaccinations, which remains alarmingly low in our Community. Further delay in equitable access…
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Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network Elects New Chairperson
(Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network Press Release) The Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) held its quarterly meeting on 26 October 2021, where H.E. Mrs. Rossana Briceno, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize and Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children was officially elected as the new Chairperson of the Network. H.E. Mrs. Rossana Briceno…
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Congratulations to Belize on its 40th Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Belize on its 40th Anniversary of Independence, which it celebrates on Tuesday 21 September under the theme “Belize at 40: Hopeful Hearts, Steady hands, Together We Rise.” Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett in a congratulatory message to Belize Prime Minister Mr. Juan Antonio Briceño, lauded the Government’s commitment to the Community’s most pressing priorities, including…
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CARICOM Secretariat wraps up pilot project involving Belize and Guyana High School teachers exchanging classes online
The CARICOM Secretariat’s pilot project with High School teachers in Belize and Guyana teaching each other’s classes online finished today. Mr. Albert Inshanally of Queen’s College Guyana taught the class of Ms. Stefphoney Grinage of Sacred Heart College in Belize. Approximately 70 students participated in the merged classes with a lesson focusing on Regional Integration and the CSME. Mr. Inshanally…
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