Belize’s Minister of Immigration and Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa has provided detailed insights into the allocation of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF), totaling $180,000 annually. The disclosure comes amid growing public scrutiny regarding governmental spending transparency.
Minister Musa clarified that CDF expenditures serve dual purposes: direct support for individual constituents and broader community enhancement initiatives. On the personal assistance front, funds have been channeled toward critical needs including housing materials, emergency medical expenses, and funeral support for bereaved families. For collective community benefit, the financing has facilitated comprehensive park rehabilitations and infrastructure upgrades across the constituency.
“Every one of the five or six parks within our electoral district has undergone complete refurbishment,” Minister Musa stated, emphasizing the tangible community impact.
Addressing transparency concerns raised by activist Jerry Enriquez through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Musa confirmed that comprehensive expenditure documentation has been systematically forwarded to central government institutions. “All financial receipts have been duly submitted to both the Cabinet Secretary’s office and the Ministry of Finance,” Musa explained, adding that these records remain accessible through proper official channels.
The CDF system provides monthly allocations to area representatives across political parties, with funding levels calibrated according to constituency dimensions. Official data from the Elections and Boundaries Department indicates the Caribbean Shores constituency contained 4,475 registered voters as of December 2025.