John Briceño
BelizepoliticianMaleb. 19697.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Briceño is the Prime Minister of Belize, representing the People's United Party. He has been a prominent figure in Belizean politics, focusing on economic development, healthcare reforms, and strengthening national infrastructure. His leadership has been marked by efforts to improve public services and foster international partnerships, particularly with Taiwan and other nations.
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John Briceño is the Prime Minister of Belize who will also meet with Lin Chia-lung.
Canciller de Taiwán viaja a Guatemala con más de 30 empresarios y se reunirá con Bernardo Arévalo
Guatemala· 2026-09-27
Prime Minister John Briceño’s response to the union's demands was formally rejected by NTUCB.
NTUCB rejects Briceño's response to 11 demands; 'Actions will increase until will of the people achieved'Belize· 2026-09-25
Prime Minister John Briceño delivered the keynote address at the 12th International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership.
Prime Minister delivers keynote address at 12th International Forum on African-Caribbean LeadershipBelize· 2026-09-24Hyde is serving as acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance while Prime Minister John Briceño attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Cordel Hyde calls for cuts to ministers’ allowancesBelize· 2026-09-24
Prime Minister John Briceño emphasizes that the People’s United Party is based on social justice.
“The minute you get carried away with power… All is not well”Belize· 2026-09-24Prime Minister John Briceño has called on Belizeans at home and abroad to celebrate the country’s 45 years of Independence.
Belize at 45 must carry strength, diversity and promise into the futureBelize· 2026-09-23Prime Minister John Briceño used his 45th Independence Day message to urge Belizeans to strengthen national unity.
Prime Minister urges Belizeans to choose unity over divisionBelize· 2026-09-23Prime Minister John Briceño has called on Belizeans to proudly embrace their national identity as the country marks its 45th anniversary of Independence.
“Belizeans are compassionate, creative and innovative”Belize· 2026-09-23Prime Minister John Briceño’s dedication to strengthening regional security and promoting sustainable economic growth is commended.
United States of America congratulates Belize on 45th anniversary of IndependenceBelize· 2026-09-21
Prime Minister John Briceño has called on Belizeans to reflect on the country’s progress and remain committed to building a brighter future.
“Build a Belize where every generation has the opportunity to thrive”Belize· 2026-09-21The annual address was delivered by Prime Minister John Briceño and focused on several national issues.
Taiwan Ambassador joins Belize’s State of the Nation Address and citizenship ceremonyBelize· 2026-09-20
Briceño is the Prime Minister who rallied party supporters during his remarks.
PUP endorses Pablo Cawich and Belmopan slate for 2027 municipal electionsBelize· 2026-09-20
John Briceno is the Prime Minister of Belize who celebrated National Service Day at HelpAge Center.
Prime Minister, Special Envoy and Police celebrate National Service Day at HelpAge CenterBelize· 2026-09-20
Prime Minister John Briceño joined hospital staff for the official opening of two new units.
Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital marks 31 years of service with expanded unitsBelize· 2026-09-19
Prime Minister John Briceño said the Government will put up additional money to ensure that the education objectives are not sacrificed.
US$20M shifted from education to energy as MCC moves to fund new San Pedro submarine cableBelize· 2026-09-19
Prime Minister John Briceño insisted that the MCC money is a grant with no strings attached.
No ‘tit-for-tat’ or political strings attached to US$125M MCC grantBelize· 2026-09-19
Prime Minister John Briceño said Friday that work in both sectors will have to proceed simultaneously because Belize has only five years to deliver the projects.
'Within five years you’re going to see a major difference in this country; Five-year MCC clock startsBelize· 2026-09-19
Prime Minister John Briceño says the Government of Belize has given up more than $40 million in fuel tax revenue as part of efforts to cushion Belizeans from even higher prices at the pump.
Government has given up over $40 million in fuel tax revenue to ease pump prices, PM saysBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says Government is exploring whether more can be done to ease the burden of record diesel prices.
PM says Government walking “fine line” as Belizeans seek relief from $15.60 dieselBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize could have approximately 14 megawatts of additional solar generation coming online as early as December or January.
Briceño says Belize could get 14 MW of new solar power by early 2027Belize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño announced during his State of the Nation Address that the project is expected to start next year.
Belize City port set for massive transformation under $800 million projectBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says Government has moved to eliminate GST from residential electricity bills as part of its response to the rising cost of living.
Government removes GST from residential BEL electricity billsBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño announced that the minimum wage is expected to rise from $5 to $6 per hour.
Minimum wage to rise to $6 per hour, Briceño announcesBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize’s economy remains strong, pointing to continued economic growth, high employment and hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment.
Briceño says Belize economy growing at 5.1 percent with employment at 98 percentBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says salary adjustments for public-sector workers will cost the Government $112 million annually.
PM says public-sector salary package will cost Government $112 million annuallyBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says implementation of Belize’s Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact with the United States is moving ahead.
PM says MCC Compact will deliver roughly $250 million in education and energy investmentBelize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says the Belize Police Department has achieved a record 80 percent conviction rate.
PM says Police conviction rate hits 80%; more than half-tonne of cocaine seized in 2026Belize· 2026-09-16Prime Minister John Briceño says the controversial Guatemala billboards appearing across Belize City should be viewed as tourism promotion.
Briceño says Guatemala billboards are tourism ads, not political messagingBelize· 2026-09-16
Prime Minister John Briceño is keeping his cards close to his chest on whether Orange Walk South Area Representative José Abelardo Mai will return to Cabinet.
'That is the prerogative of the Prime Minister'Belize· 2026-09-15
John Briceño is the Prime Minister of Belize who announced a plan to increase the national minimum wage.
Briceño signals $6 minimum wage increase is coming 'in the near future'Belize· 2026-09-15