Today marks the beginning of an incredible journey, not just for me, but for all of us in Corozal Bay and across Belize. As I took the oath to serve as your Area Representative and the new Minister of Human Development, Family Support & Gender Affairs, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and responsibility. This moment is about you—the families, the workers, the students, the entrepreneurs, the elderly, the women, and the children who make our communities strong.

The path to this day was built on your trust, your voices, and your hope for a better Corozal Bay. From the very start, our campaign was centered on the belief that leadership must deliver real change. You placed your confidence in me, and I intend to honor that trust every single day by working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all.

As Minister of Human Development, Family Support & Gender Affairs, I take on the great responsibility of advocating for our most vulnerable populations. Our ministry will be focused on strengthening social safety nets, creating more opportunities for women and youth, and ensuring that no Belizean is left behind. We will work to expand access to training and job programs, improve social services, and protect the rights of every individual because a nation can only move forward when its people are supported and empowered.

In Corozal Bay, my commitment remains unwavering. We will continue pushing for better infrastructure, increased economic opportunities, improved access to land and housing, and enhanced recreational spaces for our families. Progress will not happen overnight, but with determination and collective effort, we will achieve lasting change.

Change happens when a community comes together, and I invite you to be part of this movement for progress. Your concerns, your ideas, and your involvement will be the foundation of everything we do. My door will always be open, and my work will always be driven by the needs of the people.

To the people of Corozal Bay, thank you. Thank you for believing in me, for standing with me, and for entrusting me with the opportunity to serve. The real work begins now, and I am ready to lead with integrity, dedication, and an unshakable commitment to delivering for our people.

There is no place like home, and together, we will build a stronger Corozal Bay and a better Belize.

Hon. Thea Garcia Ramirez
Corozal Bay Area Representative
Minister of Human Development, Family Support & Gender Affairs