Belize City Hosts National Ceremony for Battle of St. George’s Caye Anniversary

Ceremonies commemorating the 227th anniversary of the Battle of St. Georges Caye were held in various municipalities yesterday. For Belize City, as per tradition, the official national ceremony marking the event was held at the House of Culture. The event saw members of the armed forces, diplomatic corps, government officials, the judiciary, and other invited guests in attendance. The event also featured the inspection of the guard of honor by the Governor General of Belize, Her Excellency Dame Froyla Tzalam. Deputy Mayor of Belize City Eliud Miller addressed the crowd and the nation highlighting the resilience that makes us all Belizean. 

Francis Fonseca, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Celebrations Commission, delivered the keynote address, building on the theme of resilience and speaking on actions that must be taken to move the country forward.

Rounding out the event was the official crowning of Queen of the Bay 2025-2026, Samantha Ramirez. The ceremony was followed by the annual parade through the streets of Belize City.