Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary-Normal of the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM), has prolonged heartfelt congratulations to Belize on the event of its forty fourth Independence Anniversary, noticed on 21 September 2025.
In her message to Prime Minister John Briceño, Dr Barnett counseled Belize’s enduring dedication to unity, improvement, and regional integration. She highlighted this yr’s Independence theme, “Belize@44 – Stronger Collectively, Rising Eternally,” as a mirrored image of the nation’s forward-looking strategy to nationwide progress and cohesion.
Belize, previously often called British Honduras, achieved independence from the UK on 21 September 1981, turning into the one English-speaking nation in Central America and the final British colony on the mainland of the Americas to realize independence. Its wealthy cultural heritage displays a mix of Maya, Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, and different ethnic communities, and the nation has lengthy performed a pivotal position as a bridge between CARICOM and Central America.
“We applaud Belize’s current dedication to the total implementation of the free motion of nationals,” Dr Barnett stated. “This motion is a sensible demonstration of your nation’s deep perception in our regional integration motion and the worth of unity. You too can be assured of the Neighborhood’s continued dedication to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Belize. Moreover, Belize’s place as a significant bridge between CARICOM and Central America is invaluable.”
The Secretary-Normal prolonged CARICOM’s greatest needs for continued progress, peace, and well-being to the Authorities and folks of Belize, emphasizing the nation’s essential position inside the Caribbean Neighborhood and its wider regional affect.
