Briceño Forms Cabinet for Second Term After PUP’s 2025 Election Victory

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 combination of Ministers of Government and Ministers of State, along with the Attorney General position.

Prime Minister Briceño will continue to hold the portfolios of Finance, Investment and Economic Transformation, Civil Aviation, and E-Governance. Dolores Balderamos Garcia and Rodwell Ferguson have been appointed as Senior Minister of State and Minister of State, respectively, within the Office of the Prime Minister. Additionally, Osmond Martinez will serve as Minister of State for Economic Development.

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde will retain his roles overseeing Natural Resources, Petroleum, and Mining, while Francis Fonseca will continue to manage the portfolios of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture, and Immigration, supported by Marconi Leal Jr. as Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Jose Abelardo Mai will remain responsible for Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, with Alex Balona as his Minister of State.

Ambassador Stuart Leslie will maintain his position as Cabinet Secretary and Chief of Staff. The appointment of Chief Executive Officers will be announced at a later date.

Other key appointments include Julius Espat as Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Kareem Musa as Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, and Anthony Mahler as Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports, and Diaspora Relations, with Devin Daly serving as Minister of State for Youth and Sports. Kevin Bernard will continue to lead the Health and Wellness Ministry, while Orlando Habet will oversee Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management, with Ramiro Ramirez as his Minister of State.

Michel Chebat has been appointed as Minister of Public Utilities, Energy, and Logistics, supported by Gilroy Usher as Minister of State. Henry Charles Usher will manage Public Service, Governance, and NEMO, while Oscar Mira takes on the National Defence and Border Security portfolio.

Oscar Requena will continue as Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, assisted by Ramon Cervantes as Minister of State. Andre Perez will remain responsible for the Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, and Louis Zabaneh will lead Indigenous Constitution and Religious Affairs and Transport. Florencio Marin will oversee Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government, and Thea Ramirez has been appointed as Minister of Human Development, Family Support, and Gender Affairs.

The role of Attorney General will be filled by Anthony Sylvester.