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Supreme law of the nation of Belize
The Constitution of Belize is the supreme law of the nation of Belize. It was signed in September 1981 with effect from that date. The Constitution of Belize
Constitution_of_Belize
by section 37 of the Constitution of Belize, which provides that the governor-general of Belize "shall appoint a member of the House of Representatives
List of prime ministers of Belize
List_of_prime_ministers_of_Belize
The monarchy of Belize is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of Belize. The current Belizean monarch
Monarchy_of_Belize
decriminalized in Belize in 2016, when the Supreme Court declared Belize's anti-sodomy law unconstitutional. Belize's constitution prohibits discrimination
LGBTQ_rights_in_Belize
Lower house of the National Assembly of Belize
House of Representatives of Belize is the lower chamber of the National Assembly, the other being the Senate. It was created under the 1981 constitution. Members
House of Representatives (Belize)
House_of_Representatives_(Belize)
National government
the United Kingdom. The constitution is the supreme law of Belize. Main office-holders The king of Belize is represented in Belize by a governor-general
Government_of_Belize
Representative of the monarch
The governor-general of Belize is the representative of the Belizean monarch, currently King Charles III, in Belize. The governor-general is appointed
Governor-General_of_Belize
list of the heads of state of Belize, from the independence of Belize in 1981 to the present day. From 1981 the head of state under the Constitution of Belize
List of heads of state of Belize
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Belize
Demographics of the population of Belize include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations
Demographics_of_Belize
Orthodox Church has a presence in Santa Elena. The Constitution of Belize establishes the freedom of religion. Discrimination on religious grounds is illegal
Religion_in_Belize
Bicameral legislature of Belize
"History of the Legislature of Belize". National Assembly of Belize. Retrieved 2025-06-26. Belize / Belice: Constitution 1981, Political Database of the Americas
National_Assembly_(Belize)
Country in Central America
Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala
Belize
Head of the Supreme Court of Belize
The chief justice of Belize is the head of the Supreme Court of Belize. Under Chapter 7 of the Constitution of Belize, the chief justice is appointed
Chief_Justice_of_Belize
42 of the Constitution of Belize, which requires that the AG have been qualified for at least five years to practice as an advocate in a court of unlimited
Attorney-General_of_Belize
Belize is a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, whereby the King of Belize serves as head of state and the prime minister is the head of
Politics_of_Belize
Upper house of the National Assembly of Belize
presidents of the Senate of Belize "Senate Belize". National Assembly of Belize. Retrieved January 13, 2021. "Belize / Belice: Constitution 1981". Archived from
Senate_(Belize)
Belize superior court
consists of three judges. Under Chapter 7 of the Constitution of Belize, the Chief Justice is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime
Supreme_Court_of_Belize
of Belize is divided into departments that each have responsibility, according to the government, for putting government policy into practice. As of June
List of central government entities in Belize
List_of_central_government_entities_in_Belize
Belize High Court case decided in 2016
Belize an "ideal" jurisdiction, as its Constitution Act 1981 (the Constitution) "had stronger personal privacy and equality protections than [that of]
Orozco_v_Attorney_General
Uninhabited atoll in the Gulf of Honduras, Belize
atoll in the Gulf of Honduras, in the Toledo District of Belize. They are administered by Belize, but Guatemala claims that the Belize–Guatemala maritime
Sapodilla_Cayes
The history of Belize dates back thousands of years. The Maya civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 BC to 1200 BC and flourished until
History_of_Belize
is a list of national constitutions by country, semi-recognized countries, and by codification. A codified constitution is a constitution that is contained
List of national constitutions
List_of_national_constitutions
The office is defined briefly by the Constitution of Belize, which mentions it as one of the ex officio members of the Public Services Commission. In 1999
Solicitor-General_of_Belize
Senate. In 1981, Belize gained independence from the United Kingdom under a new constitution. The number of elected members of the House of Representatives
List of House of Representatives constituencies of Belize
List_of_House_of_Representatives_constituencies_of_Belize
Constitution of the Bahamas, Art. 71. Constitution of Belize, Art. 36. Constitution of Canada, Art. 9. Constitution of Grenada, Art. 57. Constitution
List of current monarchs of sovereign states
List_of_current_monarchs_of_sovereign_states
Election called earlier than scheduled
to Section 84 of the Constitution of Belize, the National Assembly must be dissolved "five years from the date when the two Houses of the former National
Snap_election
Country in Central America
in Belize Diplomatic missions of Belize Belize is a member of: Law of Belize Constitution of Belize Crime in Belize Human rights in Belize Freedom of religion
Outline_of_Belize
web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) "Part V: The Executive". Constitution of Belize. Belize Legal Information Network. Retrieved 23 December 2021. "El Salvador
List_of_political_term_limits
Border dispute in Central America
countries of Belize and Guatemala. In the latter half of the 1600s and all through the 1700s, there were many treaties made between the countries of Britain
Belizean–Guatemalan territorial dispute
Belizean–Guatemalan_territorial_dispute
The flag of Belize was adopted on 21 September 1981, the day Belize became independent. It consists of the coat of arms of Belize on a blue field with
Flag_of_Belize
This article lists political parties in the country of Belize. Belize has a two-party system, which means that there are two dominant political parties
List of political parties in Belize
List_of_political_parties_in_Belize
Belize, on the east coast of Central America, southeast of Mexico, was inhabited by the indigenous peoples who fought off the Spaniards in an attempt to
History_of_Belize_(1506–1862)
British colony (1787–1981)
renamed Belize from June 1973 until September 1981, when it gained full independence as Belize. British Honduras was the last continental colony of the United
British_Honduras
Belize is a small Central American nation, located at 17°15' north of the equator and 88°45' west of the Prime Meridian on the Yucatán Peninsula. It borders
Geography_of_Belize
Belizean nationality law is regulated by 1981 Constitution of Belize, as amended; the Belizean Nationality Act, as revised; and various British Nationality
Belizean_nationality_law
part of the Belize Constitution in 1981. The commission maintains a database of Belizean voters and periodically informs the nation on the state of the
Belize Elections and Boundaries Commission
Belize_Elections_and_Boundaries_Commission
Birthright of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship
enemy." Constitution of Belize: PART III Citizenship, section 24 Archived 28 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine: "24. Every person born in Belize on or
Jus_soli
the Prime Minister of Belize. George Cadle Price is the only Prime Minister to be unmarried. The spouse of the prime minister of Belize is not officially
List of spouses of the prime minister of Belize
List_of_spouses_of_the_prime_minister_of_Belize
Military of Belize
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Belize, and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of the country. The BDF is under the Ministry
Belize_Defence_Force
after the election by the UDP-led government in accordance with the Constitution of Belize. Prime Minister Dean Barrow's United Democratic Party (UDP) was
2012 Belizean general election
2012_Belizean_general_election
The major languages spoken in Belize include English, Spanish and Kriol, all three spoken by more than 40% of the population. Mayan languages are also
Languages_of_Belize
Common law legal doctrine
initially approved in Belize by the Supreme Court but was later reversed on appeal by the Belize Court of Appeal. That the Constitution has "basic features"
Basic_structure_doctrine
Currency of Belize
The Belize dollar (also known as the Belizean dollar), known until 1973 as the British Honduras dollar, is the official currency in Belize (currency code
Belize_dollar
The coat of arms of Belize was adopted upon independence in 1981. It differs only slightly from the arms used when Belize was a British colony (the Union
Coat_of_arms_of_Belize
to Section 84 of the Constitution of Belize, the National Assembly must be dissolved "five years from the date when the two Houses of the former National
2025 Belizean general election
2025_Belizean_general_election
Capital city of Belize
Belmopan (/ˌbɛlmoʊˈpɑːn/) is the capital city of Belize. Its population in 2022 was 20,754. Belmopan is the smallest capital city in the continental Americas
Belmopan
cultivation of newly discovered oil in the town of Spanish Lookout has presented new prospects and problems for this developing nation. Belize's primary exports
Economy_of_Belize
Belize is divided into six districts: Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek and Toledo. Constituencies of Belize List of municipalities in Belize
Districts_of_Belize
Senior legal office in Belize
established in Article 108 of the Constitution of Belize; candidates for the position must have the same qualifications as Justices of the Supreme Court. The
Director of Public Prosecutions (Belize)
Director_of_Public_Prosecutions_(Belize)
Historical period in Belize, to 2000 BC
of ceramics during 2000 BC – 900 BC. During the pre-Columbian era, Belize formed part of Mesoamerica. Traditionally, the first-order subdivisions of the
Preceramic_period_in_Belize
of protected areas in Belize. In Belize, national parks are areas designed for the protection and preservation of natural and aesthetic features of national
List of protected areas of Belize
List_of_protected_areas_of_Belize
Prime Minister of Belize from 1998 to 2008
Musa also served on the committee that wrote the 1981 Constitution of Belize. Musa defended Belize's large national debt, mostly incurred in the 1980s, by
Said_Musa
Belizean parliamentary position
of the Opposition (officially the Leader of His Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition of Belize) is an elected official who, according to the Constitution,
Leader of the Opposition (Belize)
Leader_of_the_Opposition_(Belize)
Telecommunications in Belize include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio stations: ~25 radio stations broadcasting
Telecommunications_in_Belize
Monetary Authority of Belize
The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) is the central bank of Belize, established in 1982. In 2021 Gustavo Manuel Vasquez was chosen to serve as Governor, replacing
Central_Bank_of_Belize
Belize maintains 14 embassies to foreign countries, one consulate, and three missions to international organizations. In 1990, Belize became a member
Foreign_relations_of_Belize
a list of Belizean television stations. Channel 5: Great Belize Television Channel 7: Tropical Vision Limited Channel 15: Krem TV Love Belize TeleNova
List of television stations in Belize
List_of_television_stations_in_Belize
defined by Title VIII of the Laws of Belize. The largest municipality by population in Belize is Belize City with a population of 57,164. The smallest
List of municipalities in Belize
List_of_municipalities_in_Belize
General elections were held in Belize on 11 November 2020 to elect the 31 members of the House of Representatives. Nomination day was 21 October. The People's
2020 Belizean general election
2020_Belizean_general_election
Minimum age for an elected governmental official
regulated in the Constitution (Art. 64) and in the Special Law on the Reform of the Institutions. According to the Constitution of Belize, a person must
Age_of_candidacy
People of Belize
associated with the country of Belize through citizenship or descent. Belize is a multiethnic country with residents of Amerindian, African, European
Belizeans
Belizean political activist
the Senate of Belize to 13 members as required by a 2008 amendment to the Constitution of Belize. In response, Oscar Rosado accused BFJ of having been
Yolanda_Schakron
Leader of Belize (1961–1984, 1989–1993)
September 2011) was a Belizean statesman who served as the head of government of Belize from 1961 to 1984 and 1989 to 1993. He was the first minister and
George_Cadle_Price
culture of Belize is a mix of influences and people from Kriol, Maya, East Indian, Garinagu (also known as Garifuna), Mestizo (a mixture of Spanish and
Culture_of_Belize
is the prerogative of the Governor General of Belize, currently Dame Froyla Tzalam. Under sections 84 and 85 of the Constitution, the Governor General
Elections_in_Belize
Representatives of the Rastafari community have objected to mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren. The Constitution of Belize establishes the freedom of religion
Freedom of religion in North America by country
Freedom_of_religion_in_North_America_by_country
This is a list of public holidays in Belize. (*) Moveable holidays (**) Replacement days: Note 1 – Chapter 289 of the laws of Belize states that if the
Public_holidays_in_Belize
Historical period in Belize, 900–1500
now thought of as a time of political, social, and economic transformation or revival. During the pre-Columbian era, Belize formed part of the central
Postclassic_period_in_Belize
Uncodified national constitution
The constitution of the United Kingdom comprises the written and unwritten arrangements that establish the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Constitution of the United Kingdom
Constitution_of_the_United_Kingdom
Top-level Internet domain for Belize
Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belize. It is administered by the University of Belize. At one point, .bz domains were being marketed by
.bz
Subregion of North America
the southwest. Central America is usually defined as consisting of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and
Central_America
Congress of Guatemala Congress of Panama Conservation in Belize Constituencies of Belize Constitution of Belize Constitution of Guatemala Constitution of Nicaragua
Index of Central America–related articles
Index_of_Central_America–related_articles
Stock short title used for legislation
Representation of the People Act is a stock short title used in Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana
Representation of the People Act
Representation_of_the_People_Act
Political party in Belize
Unido del Pueblo, PUP) is one of two major political parties in Belize. It is currently the governing party of Belize after success in the 2025 Belizean
People's_United_Party
Prostitution in Belize is legal, but the buying of sexual services is not. Associated activities such as operating a brothel, loitering for the purposes of prostitution
Prostitution_in_Belize
Spanish has no official recognition in the Central American nation of Belize, a Commonwealth of Nations member state where English is the official national language
List of countries and territories where Spanish is an official language
List_of_countries_and_territories_where_Spanish_is_an_official_language
Series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize
The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize, roughly 300 metres (980 ft) offshore in the north and 40 kilometres
Belize_Barrier_Reef
Belizean politician
of Elrington. However, his term was marked by poor relations with the Belize Bar Association, particularly over the issue of the Belize Constitution (Ninth
Bernard_Q._Pitts
Historical period in Belize, 250–900
pre-Columbian era, Belize formed part of the Maya Lowlands of the Maya Region of Mesoamerica. Traditionally, the first-order subdivisions of the latter follow
Classic_period_in_Belize
timeline lists events in the history of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people in what is now Belize, chronologically and with annotations
Timeline of LGBTQ history in Belize
Timeline_of_LGBTQ_history_in_Belize
Mennonites in Belize form different religious bodies and come from different ethnic backgrounds. There are groups of Mennonites living in Belize who are more
Mennonites_in_Belize
Constitution of 1980
(January 1992). "Constitution of 1980". In Merrill (ed.). Guyana and Belize: country studies. Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. LCCN 93010956
Constitution_of_Guyana
Islands in Belize
country of Belize has roughly 386 km of coastline, and has many coral reefs, cayes, and islands in the Caribbean Sea. Most of these form the Belize Barrier
List_of_islands_of_Belize
Independence Act 1973". Dyde, James (21 September 2021). "Belize Independence Day - 40 Images of Belize at 40". CentralAmerica.com. Retrieved 17 October 2022
List of countries that have gained independence from the United Kingdom
List_of_countries_that_have_gained_independence_from_the_United_Kingdom
General elections were held in Belize on 27 August 1998. The result was a victory for the People's United Party, which won 26 of the 29 seats and Said Musa
1998 Belizean general election
1998_Belizean_general_election
Government ministry of Belize
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize is the government ministry of Belize which oversees foreign relations of the country. This is a list of ministers of foreign
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Belize)
Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Belize)
These are the main rivers of Belize. Belize has a total of 35 major and minor river catchments or watersheds which drain into the Caribbean Sea. Boles
List_of_rivers_of_Belize
The music of Belize has a mix of Creole, Mestizo, Garìfuna, Mayan and European influences. After many centuries of Maya habitation, British colonizers
Music_of_Belize
Native animals of Belize
Belize is a country with a rich variety of wildlife, due to its unique position between North and South America, and a wide range of climates and habitats
Fauna_of_Belize
National police agency
Law enforcement in Belize is conducted by the Belize Police Department, the country’s national police force. It is headed by a Commissioner and is headquartered
Belize_Police_Department
This is a list of presidents of the Senate of Belize. The president of the Senate is either elected from among the appointed members, or from outside
List of presidents of the Senate of Belize
List_of_presidents_of_the_Senate_of_Belize
to Section 84 of the Constitution of Belize, the National Assembly must be dissolved "five years from the date when the two Houses of the former National
2015 Belizean general election
2015_Belizean_general_election
Plants endemic to Belize
The flora of Belize is highly diverse by regional standards, given the country's small geographical extent. Situated on the Caribbean coast of northern
Flora_of_Belize
Judicial institution of the Caribbean Community
64(1) of Belize's Interpretation Act; (2) section 3(2) of the Caribbean Community Act, 2004 of Belize; (3) the Preamble of the 1976 Constitution of Trinidad
Caribbean_Court_of_Justice
Culinary traditions of Belize
amalgamation of all ethnicities in the nation of Belize and their respectively wide variety of foods. Breakfast often consists of sides of bread, flour
Belizean_cuisine
Historical period in Belize, 2000 BC – AD 250
pre-Columbian era, Belize formed part of Mesoamerica. Traditionally, the first-order subdivisions of the latter follow cultural or political boundaries of Preclassic
Preclassic_period_in_Belize
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Belize Act 1981 (c. 52) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act made provisions for the nation of Belize (formerly British Honduras)
Belize_Act_1981
of sovereign states with the dates of their formation (date of their independence) and date of their current form of government (their constitution)
List of modern sovereign states by date of formation
List_of_modern_sovereign_states_by_date_of_formation
periodisation of the history of Belize is the division of Belizean, Maya, and Mesoamerican history into named blocks of time, spanning the arrival of Palaeoindians
Periodisation of the history of Belize
Periodisation_of_the_history_of_Belize
Education in Belize is governed by the Education Act (Chapter 36 of the Laws of Belize). The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) finds that Belize is fulfilling
Education_in_Belize
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