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National Executive Board

NGC comprises of 12 community-based branches, each led by a locally elected executive; the Board of Directors, convening at the NGC Annual Convention, elects the National Executive from among its members to a two-year term.

Board Of Directors
2025-2027

The NGC Board of Directors—comprising delegates from the 12 branches, founding members, and co-opted members—serves a two-year term and meets bimonthly on the second Saturday (in person or virtually).

 

Branches

 

  • Barranco: Egbert Valencio

  • Belize City: Raphael Martinez & Dorla Gutierrez
  • Belmopan: Emily Martinez Palacio & Joshua Arana

  • Dangriga: Marsha Mejia & Maurice Herrera

  • Georgetown: Daniel Arzu

  • Hopkins: Laura Cacho

  • Libertad: Canaan Smith

  • Orange Walk: Norma Young

  • Punta Gorda: James Lino & Theresa Aleman

  • San Ignacio: Sharrie Ciego-Gordon

  • San Pedro: Joseph Elijio

  • Seine Bight: Leonard Williams

 

Founding Members

 

  • E. Roy Cayetano

  • Fabian Cayetano

  • Phyllis Cayetano​
     

Co-Opted Members

  • Estella Castillo (Gulisi School)

  • Ifáṣínà Efunyemi (Hamalali Radio)

  • Alex Nolberto (Finance)

  • Ryan Zuniga (Project Development)

​​Call or email us:

(501) 613.3693

​Find us: 

NGC Headquarters

59 Commerce Street

Dangriga, Belize

© 2025 National Garifuna Council

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