Guyanese Crown Counsel appointed as High Court Justice in Belize

(Kaieteur News) – Guyanese attorney and former Senior Crown Counsel in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Sheiniza Smith, has been appointed as a Justice of the High Court of Belize (Criminal Division).

Ms. Smith’s appointment takes effect on September 1, 2026. The Guyanese-born jurist took her oath of Office on November 2. Her appointment follows a recommendation by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission in accordance with Section 97(2) of the Belize Constitution. The newly appointed jurist brings extensive experience in criminal law and public prosecution, having served as a Senior Crown Counsel within the DPP’s Office in Belize before joining the High Court bench.

Justice Smith told Kaieteur News “It has always been my professional ambition and aspiration to become a Justice of the High Court. Throughout my career, I prayed for God’s guidance as I sought to equip myself with the knowledge, experience, and character necessary for this office.”