United States Donates Cessna Caravan Aircraft to the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security

Continued from page 2 ria. Other Cabinet ministers in attendance included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform Hon. Henry Charles Usher, and Minister of Sustainable Development Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Rural Transformation Oscar Requena, and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security Oscar Mira.

This US $7.84 million donation will modernize the interdiction capabilities of the Belize Defense Force Airwing, making Belize better equipped to assist with reconnaissance, search and rescue, and military operations throughout the country. The donation package also includes training, spare parts, and on-site maintenance support.

Speaking at today’s donation ceremony, U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan underscored, “This latest donation from the American people is a powerful invest-