Prime Minister John Briceño has announced a series of new Cabinet appointments, which he will recommend to Her Excellency Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam, in accordance with sections 40 and 45 of the Constitution. The appointments include a mix of Ministers of Government, Ministers of State, and the Attorney General.

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Key Cabinet Positions:

Prime Minister Briceño will retain the portfolios of Finance, Investment and Economic Transformation, Civil Aviation, and E-Governance.
Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde will continue overseeing Natural Resources, Petroleum, and Mining.
Francis Fonseca will remain in charge of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture, and Immigration, with Marconi Leal Jr. as Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
Jose Abelardo Mai will continue leading Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, assisted by Alex Balona as Minister of State.
Julius Espat will stay on as Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing.
Kareem Musa will maintain his role as Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries.
Anthony Mahler will oversee Tourism, Youth, Sports, and Diaspora Relations, with Devin Daly as Minister of State for Youth and Sports.
Kevin Bernard will continue as Minister of Health and Wellness.
Orlando Habet will lead Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management, with Ramiro Ramirez as Minister of State.

Additional Appointments:

Michel Chebat has been appointed Minister of Public Utilities, Energy, and Logistics, supported by Gilroy Usher as Minister of State.
Henry Charles Usher will oversee Public Service, Governance, and NEMO.
Oscar Mira will take on the National Defence and Border Security portfolio.
Oscar Requena goes to Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, assisted by Ramon Cervantes as Minister of State.
Andre Perez will continue as Minister of the Blue Economy and Marine Conservation.
Louis Zabaneh will lead Indigenous Constitution and Religious Affairs as well as Transport.
Florencio Marin will manage Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government.
Thea Ramirez has been appointed Minister of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs.
Anthony Sylvester will serve as Attorney General.

Office of the Prime Minister:

Dolores Balderamos Garcia and Rodwell Ferguson have been named Senior Minister of State and Minister of State, respectively.
Osmond Martinez will serve as Minister of State for Economic Development.