Prime Minister John Briceño is in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where he is representing Belize at the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). He departed the country on Sunday and is scheduled to return on July 10. In his absence, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde is acting as Prime Minister.
PM Briceño delivered remarks at the swearing-in of Justice Winston Anderson as the new President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
Speaking in his role as CARICOM’s Lead Head of Government for Justice and Governance, Briceño praised Justice Anderson’s legal legacy and called him “a force for transformation” in the region’s legal system. He noted that Anderson’s influence has helped shape the court’s evolution over its first two decades.
“His intellect, vision, and leadership have had a profound impact on Caribbean jurisprudence,” Briceño stated.
The Dialogue was convened as part of the regional commitment under the George-Bridge Declaration, signed in November 2024, which outlines CARICOM’s coordinated strategy to combat crime and violence.
The meeting, which respected constitutional boundaries such as judicial independence and the separation of powers, addressed pressing concerns about public safety and the capacity of regional systems to respond effectively to escalating criminal threats.
The 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Summit continues this week with a focus on justice reform, regional integration, and economic development.