BDF headquarters get long overdue renovations

By Zoila Palma: On Thursday, March 18, the Minister of National Defence and Border Security, Florencio Marin unveiled one of several infrastructural developments at the Belize Defence Force (BDF) Headquarters at Price Barracks.

Marin says that his first priority was an inspection of all military installations across the country.

During his tour at Price Barracks, he noted the immediate need for repairs, prompting the renovations.

The newly refurbished ablutions are equipped with a state-of-the-art solar-powered water heating system, a new toilet/sewage area, and a water reservoir system.

The Ministry say that works continue on 5 other buildings among other developments to be carried out at that installation.

In his keynote address, Marin emphasized that under his watch, the welfare of the men and women of the security forces of Belize are his greatest priority.

Deputy Commandant of the BDF, Asariel Loria said that this gesture of good faith by the Ministry of National Defence is well received by the men and women of the BDF.

Also present at the ceremony was Oscar Mira, Minister of State; Dario Tapia, Brigadier General (Retired), CEO in the Ministry; and Josephine Garbutt, administrative officer.

NB- An ablusion is a building that houses bathing and toilet facilities on a military base.

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