Cabinet holds first meeting; Prime Minister briefed on national issues

Published by BBN Staff at November 17, 2020

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Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2020. 1:10 pm CST.

By BBN Staff: On Monday November 16, Cabinet held its first meeting.

Prime Minister John Briceno was briefed on national issues including the public health crisis arising from COVID-19. That presentation was done by Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services, and Nurse Melinda Guerra.

Col. Shelton Defour, National Disaster Coordinator updated on the impact of Hurricane ETA and floods.

Financial secretary, Joseph Waight and Governor of the Central Brank, Joy Grant presented on the state of public finances and the economy.

Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams; Brigadier General Steven Ortega, Commander of the BDF and Lt. Gregory Soberanis, acting Vice Commander of Belize Coast Guard updated on national security matters.

The meeting followed the swearing-in of the new Cabinet.

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