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Rossana Briceño
Rossana Maria Briceño (born 26 July 1968) is the first lady of Belize, spouse of the prime minister of Belize Hon. John Briceño. She is the special envoy of Belize for the development of families and children. Early life and education Rossana Maria Briceño was born on July 26, 1968, in the vibrant town of Orange Walk, Belize. She holds a bachelor's degree in special education from Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of North Florida. In 2018, she furthered her education by completing a specialized program at Houston Baptist University, focusing on diagnostics assessment and curriculum development at the master's level. Personal life Rossana Briceño has been married to the current prime minister of Belize, Hon. John Briceño, since November 9, 1987. The couple has three children named Daniel, John, and Andre and a granddaughter named Celeste. Career in education Rossana Briceño's career in educat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Walk Town
Orange Walk is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400 (Official Release of the Main Findings of the 2010 Population and Housing Census). It is the capital of the Orange Walk District. Orange Walk Town is located on the left bank of the New River, north of Belize City and south of Corozal Town. Despite the English name of the city, its residents are primarily Spanish-speaking mestizos. History In the days of the Maya civilization, the area was known as Holpatin. The district is home to the largest Maya temple of the pre-classic period. The Maya of the area came in contact with the Europeans in the 1530s, after which the two groups fought over land. In 1848, there was a massive influx of Maya and Mestizos from Mexico, fleeing the Caste War of Yucatán (1847–1901). This caused a rapid growth of population. In 1872, it was the site of the Battle of Orange Walk. Lamanai (meaning "submerged crocodile" in Mayan dialect) and Cuello ("neck" in Spanish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Briceño
John Antonio Briceño (born 17 July 1960) is a Belizean politician who is the fifth and current prime minister of Belize since 12 November 2020 and the leader of the People's United Party (PUP) since 2016. He was Leader of the Opposition from 2008 to 2011 and from 2016 to 2020. From 1998 to 2007, he served as the deputy prime minister under Prime Minister Said Musa. Early life and education Briceño was born in Orange Walk Town, British Honduras, on 17 July 1960. His father Elijio Briceño was a government minister in the 1980s, but in 1985 was convicted of conspiring to smuggle marijuana and cocaine into the United States, with the indictment naming a brother and a nephew as co-conspirators; in September 1985, his father was sentenced to seven years in prison. Briceño graduated from Muffles College in 1978. He earned an associate degree in business administration from St. John's College in 1980, and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Lady Of Belize
To date, four women have been married to the Prime Minister of Belize. George Cadle Price is the only Prime Minister to be unmarried. The spouse of the prime minister of Belize is not officially defined in the constitution, but the role generally involves a combination of public duties, charity work, and social responsibilities. The role does not involve a salary. The incumbent is Her Excellency Rossana Briceño, who assumed the role on November 12, 2020, upon her husband, Hon. John Briceño, becoming the Prime Minister of Belize. Role and Responsibilities The role of the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize, while unofficial, typically includes: * Representing the country at various national and international events. * Supporting and advocating for social causes and charitable organizations. * Working to improve the welfare and development of families and children in Belize. * Participating in cultural, social, and ceremonial activities. Her Excellency Rossana Briceño ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Births
Events January–February * January 1968, January – The I'm Backing Britain, I'm Backing Britain campaign starts spontaneously. * January 5 – Prague Spring: Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being 1968 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election, elected leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Australian Senate, Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the Australian House of Representatives, House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
Purpose: Because living persons may suffer personal harm from inappropriate information, we should watch their articles carefully. By adding an article to this category, it marks them with a notice about sources whenever someone tries to edit them, to remind them of WP:BLP (biographies of living persons) policy that these articles must maintain a neutral point of view, maintain factual accuracy, and be properly sourced. Recent changes to these articles are listed on Special:RecentChangesLinked/Living people. Organization: This category should not be sub-categorized. Entries are generally sorted by family name In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give .... Maintenance: Individuals of advanced age (over 90), for whom there has been no new documentation in the last ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
