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The Hon. John Briceño

Juan Antonio Briceño, affectionately known as Johnny Briceño (born July 17, 1960), is the fifth Belizean politician to serve as the Prime Minister of Belize. He served as leader of the People’s United Party (PUP) and the Leader of the Opposition, from 2008 to 2011. Previously, he was Deputy Prime Minister from 1998 to 2007. On February 8, 2016, Briceño again became Leader of the Opposition in Belize.
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Cabinet
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Governor General
Her Excellency Froyla Tzalam
OUR 1981 CONSTITUTION provides for a Governor-General who must be a citizen of Belize and who is appointed by the Queen to be her representative in Belize.

Judiciary

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Constitution of Belize
This is a revised edition of the law, prepared by the Law Revision Commissioner under the authority of the Law Revision Act, Chapter 3 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 1980 - 1990.

Local Government
Belize has two levels of government: a state government and a single-tier local government. Over the last five years, local councils have been formally established and the trend has been towards greater decentralization and autonomy.

A Framework For A Voter Education
The Objective of “A Framework for Voter Education” is to provide a resource for organizations or individuals who wish to educate Belizeans on the rights and responsibilities of Electors, as well as those desirous of developing curricula in civics. It consists of a collection of salient, topical areas for voter education.
Ministries

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, & Immigration

Hon. Eamon Courtenay

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, & Immigration

Hon. Ramon Cervantes

Minister Of State

FOREIGN AFFAIRS, FOREIGN TRADE, & IMMIGRATION

Chief Executive Officer (Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade) – Ambassador Amalia Mai

Chief Executive Officer (Immigration) - Dr. Gilroy Middleton

NEMO Building
Tel: +(501)-822-2322/ 822-2110 / 822-2167
Fax: +(501)-822-2854
E-mail: belizemfa@btl.net
Website: www.mfa.gov.bz

DEPARTMENTS

Foreign Trade

3894 Mountain View Boulevard
Water Reservoir Area
Belmopan
Tel: +(501)-822-2832/0405
Fax: +(501)-822-2837
E-mail: foreigntrade@btl.net
Website: www.dgft.gov.bz

Immigration

Garden City Building
Mountain View Boulevard
Belmopan
Tel: +(501)-822-3860/0284
Fax: +(501)-822-2662
E-mail: insbze@ins.gov.bz
Website: www.ins.gov.bz

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