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Frank “Papa” Mena sworn in as Minister of State, National Security

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BELMOPAN, Fri. July 10, 2015–The newly elected Dangriga area representative, Frank “Papa” Mena, of the ruling United Democratic Party, was sworn in on Friday as Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security.

Mena was officially sworn in by Governor General, H.E. Sir Colville Young, at the Belize House in Belmopan.

Hon. Mena took his Oath of Office in the presence of his relatives, friends and supporters.

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