By Zoila Palma: A delegation from Belize’s National Assembly is participating in the 48th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region, being hosted by the Parliament of Jamaica from August 30 to September 5, 2026, at the Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
Held under the theme “Strengthening Parliaments in the Digital Age,” the conference brings together parliamentarians and parliamentary officials from across the region to discuss the opportunities and challenges created by digital transformation. Key discussions have focused on artificial intelligence, regional cooperation, youth participation, parliamentary independence, parliamentary decorum, Standing Orders and the use of digital technology in parliamentary committees.
Belize is represented by Speaker of the House of Representatives Valerie Woods, President of the Senate Carolyn Trench-Sandiford, Senator Janelle Chanona, Chairperson of the Belize Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, and Clerk to the National Assembly Clarita Pech. Three members of the delegation also served as presenters during various sessions, addressing topics including storytelling in leadership, parliamentary privileges in the digital age and oversight of parliamentary institutions.
Youth participation has also featured prominently, with Belize represented at the 19th Regional Youth Parliament by Shahera Young and Juslyn Romero, who previously participated in Belize’s first cohort of the Young Women in Leadership parliamentary program.
Convened virtually on September 3 under the theme “Youth Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” the Youth Parliament provided young representatives from across the region an opportunity to exchange ideas on AI and the future of parliamentary democracy.
The Belize delegation is scheduled to return home on September 5, 2026. The Government of Belize is covering the cost of the delegation in accordance with the approved budget.
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By Zoila Palma: A delegation from Belize’s National Assembly is participating in the 48th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region, being hosted by the Parliament of Jamaica from August 30 to September 5, 2026, at the Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Held under the theme
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