Belize Prime Minister announces major Cabinet reshuffle

Belize Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño has unveiled a wide-ranging Cabinet reshuffle, introducing new ministerial assignments and portfolio realignments across several key areas of government. The changes, announced by the Belize Press Office, will take effect on Monday, November 17, 2025.

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Under the new configuration, Hon. Henry Charles Usher will take charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Enterprise, while Hon. Kareem Musa transitions to lead the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour. Hon. Francis Fonseca will now head the expanded Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Education, Culture, Science and Technology, supported by Ministers of State Marconi Leal Jr. and Ramon Cervantes.

Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai continues as Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, assisted by Hon. Alex Balona as Minister of State. Hon. Michel Chebat retains responsibility for Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, with Hon. Gilroy Usher serving as Minister of State.

Hon. Julius Espat remains at the helm of Infrastructure Development and Housing, while Hon. Anthony Mahler continues as Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations, joined by Hon. Devin Daly as Minister of State for Youth and Sports. Hon. Orlando Habet will continue leading the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, supported by Hon. Ramiro Ramirez. Hon. Kevin Bernard also remains as Minister of Health and Wellness.

Other key appointments include:

• Hon. Oscar Mira – National Defence and Border Security

  

• Hon. Oscar Requena – Rural Transformation, Local Government and Community Development

• Hon. Andre Perez – Blue Economy and Marine Conservation

• Hon. Louis Zabaneh – Indigenous, Constitution and Religious Affairs, and Transport

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• Hon. Florencio Marin Jr. – Public Service and Disaster Risk Management

• Hon. Thea Ramirez – Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs

• Hon. Anthony Sylvester – Attorney General

Prime Minister Briceño will retain direct oversight of Finance, Investment and Economic Transformation, Civil Aviation, and E-Governance, supported by Ministers of State Dolores Balderamos Garcia Sr., Rodwell Ferguson, and Osmond Martinez.

Ambassador Stuart Leslie will continue to serve as Cabinet Secretary and Chief of Staff.

The reshuffle—one of the most comprehensive since the Briceño administration took office—is aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring greater alignment between ministries and national development priorities.