Beyond Politics: Eluide Miller’s Full-circle Journey to City Hall

In a city known for tough headlines, Eluide Miller is telling a different story, one driven by purpose, not circumstance. He started in the classrooms of Port Loyola. Today, he’s inside City Hall, helping shape the same communities that shaped him. For the young Deputy Mayor, this is more than politics; it’s about coming full circle. Miller built his path through education, service, and staying rooted in his community. Now, he’s focused on creating opportunities for others, especially young people following behind him. For him, leadership begins by staying true to his roots. Here’s News Five’s Paul Lopez with the story.

 

Eluide Miller, Deputy Mayor, Belize City

“What have you all learnt today, what are you all learning? Numbers?”

 

For one young Belizean leader, a return to Port Loyola Preschool was a moment that brought everything full circle. At twenty-nine, rising political figure Eluide Miller walked back into the very classroom where his journey began, alongside his brother Kris, reminded of the humble start that helped mold who he is today.

 

Eluide Miller

“I wanted to do a stop in today to leave some treats for the other students who will pass through.”

 

Also, paying tribute to the institution where he attended primary school, Miller made a short stop at Saint John’s Vianney Catholic School.

 

Eluide Miller

“I did infant two, standard one, here. Went to PG, do standard two and three, came back here, did four and went to Corozal and did five and six.”

 

These are the very schools in Port Loyola that helped shape him, laying the foundation for the man he’s become today.

 

Eluide Miller

“Welcome this is my office. This is my space where I get to meet with residents of the city, members of our team.”

 

Now serving as Deputy Mayor of Belize City, Miller has grown in both character and academics. His former UB advisor and current President, Dr. Vincent Palacio, speaks highly of him.

 

Dr. Vincent Palacio, President, University of Belize

“He became the president of our student government association not only for our Belize City Campus but from all the other campuses. And by virtue of this he became a trustee on the board of trustees. This is the highest authority for the University of Belize. So he looked out for the people he served and himself. And not only that. He was a sports man.” 

 

Despite his busy schedule as second in command at City Hall, Miller still finds time to remain active. Cycling is his go-to workout, a daily routine he shares with fellow City Councilor Kaya Cattouse.

 

Kaya Cattouse, Councilor, Belize City

“Over the years I have been working with him, I have seen him to take the team of councilors we have to another level. This is my second term at the Belize City Council and this is the most cohesive we have been as a group and I would attribute that to Eluide becoming the deputy mayor and being the glue that holds us today.”

 

Through the aisles of City Hall, a brief chitchat with Mayor Bernard Wagner. Inside the council chamber, Miller reflects on the leaders who came before him, both appointed and elected.

 

Eluide Miller

“You will see some quite familiar faces on this wall. We have the Right Honorable, George Price. He was a Mayor from 1956-1962.”

 

A son of the city, an academic, a public servant and an athlete. But beyond titles and public service, Miller says his proudest role is being a father, cherishing every moment with his soon-to-be two-year-old daughter.

 

Eluide Miller

“It is a daily reminder of the importance of the work that I do, because the work that we do here at the council as a team really shapes the city, but also a Belize that my family, your family, and all the residents will have to live in for generations to come.”

 

As Miller puts it, rising through the ranks at the council did not come overnight. From an internship at City Hall to a seat at the table in 2024, he aspires to one day hold the highest office in municipal leadership. It’s a life a vision Miller wishes will inspire others. Reporting for News Five, I am Paul Lopez.

 

Attention readers: This online newscast is a direct transcript of our evening television broadcast. When speakers use Kriol, we have carefully rendered their words using a standard spelling system.

 

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