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Prime Minister of Belize
Coat of arms of Belize.svg
Johnny Briceño (52135383761) (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Johnny Briceño

since 12 November 2020
Government
Cabinet
Style The Right Honourable
Residence Left Wing, Sir Edney Cain Building, Belmopan
Seat Belmopan
Appointer Governor-General
Term length 5 years, no term limit
Precursor Premier of Belize
Inaugural holder George Cadle Price
Formation 12 September 1981
Deputy Cordel Hyde
Salary 91,800 BZD annually


This article tells you all about the Prime Ministers and Deputy Prime Ministers of Belize. These important leaders have guided Belize since 1961, when the country was known as British Honduras.

What is the Prime Minister's Job?

The job of the Prime Minister of Belize is very important! It's set up by the country's main rulebook, called the Constitution.

How is the Prime Minister Chosen?

The Governor-General chooses the Prime Minister. This person is usually the leader of the political party that has the most members in the House of Representatives. If no party has a clear majority, the Governor-General picks someone who seems likely to get the most support.

Where Does the Prime Minister Work?

The Prime Minister's main office is in the Sir Edney Cain Building, located in Belmopan, the capital city of Belize.

Who Has Been Prime Minister?

Here is a list of the people who have served as leaders of Belize.

Political Parties
  •      People's United Party (PUP)
  •      United Democratic Party (UDP)

First Minister of British Honduras (1961–1964)

Belize was once called British Honduras. The first leader was called the First Minister.

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Election Time in Office Political Party
Started Ended How Long
1
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
(1919–2011)
1961 7 April 1961 1 January 1964 2 years, 269 days PUP

Premier of British Honduras (1964–1973)

The title changed from First Minister to Premier.

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Election Time in Office Political Party
Started Ended How Long
1
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
(1919–2011)
1965
1969
1 January 1964 1 June 1973 9 years, 151 days PUP

Premier of Belize (1973–1981)

In 1973, British Honduras was renamed Belize. The leader was still called Premier.

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Election Time in Office Political Party
Started Ended How Long
1
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
(1919–2011)
1974
1979
1 June 1973 12 September 1981 8 years, 103 days PUP

Prime Ministers of Belize (1981–Present)

Belize became fully independent in 1981. Since then, the leader has been called the Prime Minister.

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Election Time in Office Political Party
Started Ended How Long
1
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
(1919–2011)
12 September 1981 17 December 1984 3 years, 96 days PUP
2
Manuel Esquivel
Manuel Esquivel
Manuel Esquivel
(1940–2022)
1984 17 December 1984 7 September 1989 4 years, 264 days UDP
(1)
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
George Cadle Price
(1919–2011)
1989 7 September 1989 13 July 1993 3 years, 309 days PUP
(2)
Manuel Esquivel
Manuel Esquivel
Manuel Esquivel
(1940–2022)
1993 13 July 1993 28 August 1998 5 years, 46 days UDP
3
Said Musa 2007
Said Musa
Said Musa
(born 1944)
1998
2003
28 August 1998 8 February 2008 9 years, 164 days PUP
4
Belizean Prime Minister, Dean Barrow in London, 27 June 2013 (cropped)
Dean Barrow
Dean Barrow
(born 1951)
2008
2012
2015
8 February 2008 12 November 2020 12 years, 278 days UDP
5
Johnny Briceño (52135383761) (cropped)
Johnny Briceño
Johnny Briceño
(born 1960)
2020
2025
12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 265 days PUP

Timeline of Prime Ministers

This chart shows how long each Prime Minister of Belize lived and when they were in office.

Johnny Briceño Dean Barrow Said Musa Manuel Esquivel George Cadle Price

Deputy Prime Minister of Belize

Deputy Prime Minister of Belize
Cordel Hyde 2022.jpg
Incumbent
Cordel Hyde

since November 13, 2020
Government of Belize
Cabinet of Belize
Style The Honourable
Residence Belize City, Belize
Appointer Froyla Tzalam
Term length At the pleasure of the prime minister
Inaugural holder Florencio Marin, Sr.
Formation September 21, 1981
Website House of Representatives

The Deputy Prime Minister of Belize is another important elected official. This person helps the Prime Minister and often serves as the second-in-command of the main political party in the government. The Deputy Prime Minister serves as long as the Prime Minister wishes.

List of Deputy Prime Ministers (1981–Present)

Here are the people who have served as Deputy Prime Minister since Belize became independent.

No. Picture Name Time in Office Political Party
Started Ended How Long
1
Florencio Marin Sr 2022
Florencio Marin
Florencio Marin
(1st time)
12 September 1981 14 December 1984 3 years, 93 days PUP
2 Curl Thompson 15 December 1984 4 September 1989 4 years, 263 days UDP
(1)
Florencio Marin Sr 2022
Florencio Marin
Florencio Marin
(2nd time)
5 September 1989 30 June 1993 3 years, 298 days PUP
3
Belizean Prime Minister, Dean Barrow in London, 27 June 2013 (cropped)
Dean Barrow
Dean Barrow 1 July 1993 27 August 1998 5 years, 57 days UDP
4
Johnny Briceño (52135383761) (cropped)
Johnny Briceño
Johnny Briceño 28 August 1998 4 June 2007 8 years, 280 days PUP
5 Juan Vildo Marin 5 June 2007 7 February 2008 247 days PUP
6
Gaspar Vega
Gaspar Vega
Gaspar Vega 8 February 2008 5 May 2016 8 years, 87 days UDP
7
Patrick Faber (cropped)
Patrick Faber
Patrick Faber 6 May 2016 10 February 2020 3 years, 280 days UDP
8
Hugo Patt 2019
Hugo Patt
Hugo Patt 11 February 2020 11 November 2020 274 days UDP
9
Cordel Hyde 2022
Cordel Hyde
Cordel Hyde 12 November 2020 Incumbent 4 years, 265 days PUP

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