Ambassador and Diplomat David Gibson Passes 

Belizean ambassador and diplomat David Gibson recently passed away. He died peacefully in his sleep. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X, “MFAFT extends its deepest condolences to the family of Ambassador David Gibson, a true Belizean patriot and one of Belize’s foremost diplomats. May his soul rest in peace.” 

Gibson served as CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when Dean Barrow was the minister from 1993 to 1998. He also served under the Musa Administration. Gibson was also deeply involved in discussions to resolve the Belize/Guatemala conflict. 

Gibson later went on to be the coordinator of the Think Tank Centre for Strategic Studies Policy Analysis and Research (CSSPAR). He founded CSSPAR in 1995.