The Belize Coast Guard has entered a new chapter with the appointment of its third commandant in its 20-year history. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett officially handed over command after six years of dedicated service to Captain Gregory Soberanis, who was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Lower Half) during … [Read More...] about Belize Coast Guard Leadership Transition
Belize Coast Guard Watchstander June 2024
This edition of the Watchstander best exemplifies the impact of climate change with the publication of two articles that captures the extremities of fires and a hurricane that drew the attention of scientists across the globe in the field of climatology. Our national emergency services went from firefighting, to flood response, to hurricane all within a period of four weeks. … [Read more...] about Belize Coast Guard Watchstander June 2024
Belize Coast Guard Watchstander December 2023
Its an honour to present my fourth State of the Coast Guard address. This is the platform that I use to provide a report on our accomplishments over the past year. The States of the Coast Guard address coincides with our 18th year anniversary, a significant milestone in our organization. As the Commandant of the Coast Guard I remain accountable to my leaders at the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Belize Coast Guard Watchstander December 2023
BCG And BDF At JRTC Fort Polk Training
The Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk Alexandria, Louisiana recently hosted a military contingent of one hundred and forty four service personnel from the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defence Force for a three weeks training exercise aimed at enhancing the sailors and soldiers skill sets in tactical maneuvers, operation planning, IPB, intelligence … [Read more...] about BCG And BDF At JRTC Fort Polk Training
Commandant Bennett At Guyana Defence Force Change Of Command
The Guyana Defence Force recently held a Change of Command Ceremony at its Headquarters in Ayanganna, Georgetown, Guyana. At the ceremony, Chief of Staff Brigadier Godfrey Best handed over command to Brigadier Omar Khan. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, the Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, attended the ceremony and spoke about the importance of continuity for Defence Engagement … [Read more...] about Commandant Bennett At Guyana Defence Force Change Of Command
Watchstander Newsletter March 2022
The central theme for this issue of the Watchstander Newsletter is Security Cooperation. It captures engagement with five of our main partners: Canada, Guyana, Mexico, Taiwan, United Kingdom and the United States. The security cooperation that has been established and maintained over time with the militaries of these, our closest allies, have positively impacted the Belize … [Read more...] about Watchstander Newsletter March 2022