National Assembly of Belize

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE 🇧🇿

A Special Sitting of the Senate will be held on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at 9:00 A.M. in the National Assembly Chamber, Belmopan.

The Sitting will be livestreamed via the National Assembly of Belize YouTube Channel. 🎥🇧🇿

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE 🇧🇿

A Special Sitting of the House of Representatives will be held on Thursday, 4th June 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in the National Assembly Chamber, Belmopan.

The Sitting will be livestreamed via the National Assembly of Belize YouTube Channel. 🎥🇧🇿

🇧🇿 President of the Senate, Hon. Carolyn Trench Sandiford, represented Belize at the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network held in Ottawa, Canada from May 19–22, 2026. 🌎🏛️

During the Assembly, Madam President moderated a working table session focused on strengthening transparency, public engagement, and parliamentary oversight for better trade outcomes through Open Parliament principles. 🤝📖

The gathering brought together parliamentarians and stakeholders from across the Americas and the Caribbean to discuss trade, innovation, democratic governance, regional cooperation, and sustainable development. 🌐📈🇧🇿

The Chairperson of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) proudly presented a token of appreciation to Ms. Elvia Vega Samos for her dedicated service and valuable contributions as a member of the WPC during the 2023–2025 period. 🏛️

We thank her for her commitment and contributions to the work of the caucus and wish her continued success moving forward. 👏🇧🇿

On Wednesday, 20th May 2026, the Joint Public Accounts Committee (JPAC) met at the National Assembly Building to continue its consideration of the Auditor General’s Report for the Financial Year April 2016 to March 2017.

The Committee has agreed to present its Second Report to the House of Representatives at the next House meeting in June 2026, in accordance with House Standing Order 74(1). 📄🇧🇿

See Report Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/he5y0q3hl72nfgqih441k/Joint-Public-Accounts-Committee-FINAL-REPORT.pdf?rlkey=lpo69bq93okjur52okwvmo6jf&e=1&dl=0

📚✨ Learning beyond the classroom!

Today, Standard 5 and Standard 6 students from St. Michael R.C. School in San Felipe, Orange Walk, visited the National Assembly for an exciting Educational Tour. 🏛️🇧🇿

During their visit, students explored the Chambers, learned about Belize’s parliamentary system, and gained a deeper understanding of the important role the National Assembly plays in the country’s democracy.

📖 The Constitution and Foreign Affairs Committee met yesterday in the Committee Room of the National Assembly to further consider the Caribbean Community (Free Movement and Contingent Rights) Bill, 2026. 🤝🇧🇿

🌎🤝 Over the past two days, the National Assembly of Belize had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Ariel Alvarado, Executive Secretary of the Forum of Presidents of Legislative Bodies of Central America and the Caribbean (FOPREL), during an official visit focused on collaboration and parliamentary engagement. 🇧🇿✨

📍 On Tuesday, Mr. Alvarado paid a courtesy visit to Honourable Speaker Valerie Woods and was given a guided tour of the National Assembly Building, exploring its history, function, and role in Belize’s democracy.

🗣️ On the second day of his visit, discussions continued with Honourable Ramon Cervantes and CEO in the Ministry of Education Mrs. Dian Mejia, alongside Clerk of the National Assembly Mrs. Clarita Pech and Parliamentary Officer Mr. Manuel Grant, fostering dialogue on shared priorities and regional cooperation.

📚 Yesterday, we welcomed the teachers of Corozal Church of Christ Primary School to the National Assembly of Belize during their Teachers’ Road Trip!

Their stop included a tour of the National Assembly Building, where they learned more about Parliament, its history, and the important work carried out within the Chambers. It was a fun and insightful visit filled with learning, laughter, and great conversations along the way. 🚍




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The National Assembly was pleased to host UNDP representatives Mr. Kishan Khoday, Mr. Michael Lund, and Ms. Amilin Mendez for a courtesy visit with Senate President Hon. Carolyn Trench-Sandiford, Senator Janelle Chanona, Clerk of the National Assembly Mrs. Clarita Pech and Parliamentary Officer (House) Manuel Grant. 🤝

A welcomed opportunity to engage, connect, and strengthen collaborative relations.🇧🇿🏛️