Governor-General of Belize


The Governor-General of Belize is the viceregal representative of Belize who is also Commander in Chief of The Belize Defence Force. The position is largely ceremonial which the power is rarely exercised.

Governors-general of Belize (1981–present)

Constitutional powers, functions and duties

The office of Governor-General is provided for by Part IV, Sections 30 to 35 of the Constitution. These state:

Residences

The Governor General resided at Government House, Belize until 1984, even after the capital had moved to Belmopan in 1970. In 1984, the Governor General moved to Belize House in Belmopan, formerly the residence of the British High Commission on North Ring Road and Melhado Parade.