In a significant leadership transition within Belize’s national security apparatus, Captain Gregory Soberanis has been designated as the Acting Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard. This interim appointment follows the reassignment of Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, the former Commandant, who has been elevated to the position of Chief Executive Officer within the Ministry of Home Affairs and Enterprise.
The Ministry of National Defense and Border Security formally announced the strategic personnel shift this week, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining operational continuity. Captain Soberanis, who previously served as Vice Commandant, will helm the coast guard’s operations pending a formal confirmation process by Prime Minister John Briceño’s administration.
Government officials expressed unequivocal confidence in Captain Soberanis’s capabilities to ensure both stability and effectiveness during this transitional phase. The ministry’s statement highlighted the critical nature of seamless leadership changes within institutions fundamental to Belize’s maritime security and border protection framework. This development represents the latest in a series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening national security governance under the current administration.