Seventy-Five New Citizens Sworn In at Nationality Ceremony

Belize today officially welcomed seventy-five new citizens from thirteen countries during a nationality ceremony held at the University of Belize Auditorium.  The new Belizeans, hailing from countries including Honduras, Ukraine, Jamaica, Lebanon, and the United States, took the oath of allegiance in a ceremony that celebrated their individual journeys and their shared future in Belize.  Delivering the keynote address was Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa, who noted that the stories of the new citizens reflect a wider regional reality, pointing out that more than seventy million people across the hemisphere now live outside their country of origin.

Minister Musa also highlighted Belize’s unique national character, describing the country as an English-speaking, multilingual society that blends Caribbean culture with Central American geography, qualities he says help make Belize welcoming and familiar to newcomers.  The minister reminded the group that citizenship represents both the end of one journey and the beginning of another grounded in responsibility and service.

The newly sworn citizens have already been contributing to sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and education. Officials say their continued participation and commitment to the common good will play an important role in strengthening Belize’s future.