On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, officials from the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation met with the Belize Coast Guard (BCG) at their headquarters in Belize City. During the meeting, the BCG discussed its role in securing the space necessary for economic development and the safety of actors and stakeholders in Belize’s maritime … Read more
Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Captain Elton Bennett undertakes a year of study at the Royal College of Defence Studies in England from August 2020 to August 2021. This initiative is a vital component in his professional military education in strategic level studies to further enhance his capacity to contribute to the National Security … Read more
My fellow Guardians, it has now been more than forty days and counting since we commenced our fight against Covid-19. The national effort under the Task Force has been charting the course for the Strategic Objectives that are established by the Oversight Committee and the office of the Chief of Defence Staff has been leading … Read more
In line with the Prime Minister’s call for National Days of Prayer and Fasting, Belize Coast Guard Commandant Captain Elton Bennett calls for our prayers to be concentrated at 1155 hours (11:55 AM ) this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday followed by midday fasting each day. Calling on all Coast Guard men, women and our families … Read more
JANE’s Magazine was allowed unprecedented access to the Belize Coast Guard history, current goals, and future expansion role in Belize’s Ministry of National Security. Here is an excerpt: The BCG was stood up in 2005 to provide Belize with a military force with law enforcement powers at sea. The new service began operations with seven … Read more