THE Belize Government said that the decision to set up a High Commission in Guyana is part of its efforts to expand its diplomatic network by establishing diplomatic relations with countries and open diplomatic representations aimed at bringing development, prosperity, and assistance to its citizens living abroad.

The Belize flag was hoisted at the chancellery of the High Commission of Belize in Guyana on June 24 and the government said that the ceremony was overseen by Gale Miller Garnett, High Commissioner of Belize to the sister Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.

It said he was accompanied by Captain Marion Hernandez, Second Lieutenant Ashley Lashawn Williams, and Lance Corporal Felecia Cal – Belize Defence Force soldiers undertaking studies in Guyana.

“The Government of Belize continues to expand its diplomatic network by establishing diplomatic relations with countries and by opening diplomatic representations aimed at bringing development, prosperity, and assistance to its citizens abroad.

“The establishment of this new diplomatic mission in Guyana is a concrete manifestation of Belize’s commitment to its bilateral relationship with Guyana, and its intention to bolster its presence in South America,” the John Briceno Government added.

The High Commission of Belize in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is located at Lot 5 Lamaha Gardens, at the corner of Bel Air Avenue and Garnett Street, Georgetown, Guyana, and can be reached via email at hcbelize@mfa.gov.bz or telephone number: +592 503 1116. (CMC)