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March was a rather active month for the National Assembly of Belize not just with the Sittings of the House of Representatives and the Sitting of the Senate, but especially for school visits and tours. Schools countrywide made their way to the Capital, Belmopan City, to sit in the Public Galleries of the National Assembly[...]

On the 3rd of April 2023, a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly was held in the Chamber of the National Assembly in Belmopan City. The Senate held a short meeting at 10:27 A.M. with Senator, the Honourable Isabel Bennett Moody leading prayers followed by Madam President giving a brief announcement to the Senate[...]

Wednesday, 22nd March 2023, Members of the House of Representatives came together in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building in the City of Belmopan for what was referred to as Day 1 of the debates on the General Revenue Appropriation (2023/2024) Bill, 2023. The most anticipated event on the parliamentary calendar.  The meeting began[...]

Friday, 10th March 2023, Members of the House of Representatives gathered in the National Assembly Chamber, Belmopan for a Sitting of the House of Representatives. This is on the occasion of the presentation of the National budget of our country.  The meeting commenced at 10:25 A.M. with the Belizean National Prayer offered by Pastor Kenrick[...]

As it relates to school visits, for the National Assembly, “It’s business as usual”.  The National Assembly opened its doors, once again, to conduct visits/tours to schools, organizations, and the public both at home and abroad.  Starting the year 2023, in the month of February, two schools from the Belize District visited the National Assembly[...]

On the 12th of February 2023, a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly was held in the Government House in Belize City. The Special Senate meeting started at 12:03 P.M. with Senator, the Honourable Elena Smith leading prayers. President Carolyn Trench Sandiford then announced to the Senate that it is the wish of the[...]

On Friday, 10th February 2023, a Special Sitting of the Senate was held in the National Assembly Chamber in Belmopan. The meeting began at 9:01 A.M. with the Belizean National Prayer which was offered by Senator Michael Peyrefitte. Thereafter, there was the appointment of temporary Senators the Honourable Mark King and Dr. Honourable Sharmayne Saunders,[...]

On the 3rd February 2023, a Sitting of the House of Representatives was held in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building in Belmopan. The meeting began around 10:16 A.M. with the National Prayer of Belize offered by Mr. Richard Smith.   Starting off, the Honourable Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk[...]

On Wednesday, 14th December 2022, a special meeting of the Senate was held at the National Assembly Chamber in Belmopan. The meeting began shortly after 9:00 A.M. with the National Prayer of Belize offered by Senator Beverly Williams. Thereafter, temporary Senator Ian Jones subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance. In her announcement to the Senate,[...]

On the 12th December 2022, a special meeting of the House of Representatives was held in the Chamber of the National Assembly Building in Belmopan. The meeting began around 10:25 A.M. with the National Prayer of Belize offered by Ms. Minerva Santos.   Thereafter, Speaker Valerie Woods expressed condolences on the passing of the former[...]