Jorge Espat
Encyclopedia
Jorge Espat is a Belize
an politician and a member of the People's United Party
.
constituency) in 1993. He was reelected in 1998 and became a member of the cabinet until resigning a few years later after alleging corruption within his own party. Espat is famously known in Belize for admitting with regards to the PUP, " We are messed up!!"
followed by St. John's College
, Belize City
; Fordham University
, New York City
; and Viterbo University
, La Crosse, Wisconsin
.
He also served as Vice Principal of Excelsior High School from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Espat now teaches Economics at Saint John's College Junior College
in Belize City.
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
an politician and a member of the People's United Party
People's United Party
The People's United Party is one of two major political parties in Belize, and currently the main opposition party. It is a Christian Democratic party; the current Party Leader is Francis Fonseca....
.
Political career
He was first elected to parliament (FreetownHouse of Representatives of Belize
The House of Representatives of Belize is one of two chambers of the National Assembly, the other being the Senate. It was created under the 1981 constitution....
constituency) in 1993. He was reelected in 1998 and became a member of the cabinet until resigning a few years later after alleging corruption within his own party. Espat is famously known in Belize for admitting with regards to the PUP, " We are messed up!!"
Education
Espat attended Holy Redeemer Primary SchoolHoly Redeemer Primary School
Holy Redeemer Primary School is a primary school in Belize City, Belize.Noted alumni include George Price, first prime minister of Belize, and politician Jorge Espat, former Minister of National Security and Economic Development. It is one of the largest schools in Belize since 1869....
followed by St. John's College
St. John's College, Belize
St. John's College has four divisions of outstanding reputation, and a number of acclaimed central academic centres and activities. Through its four divisions, SJC offers a wide variety of subjects covered in any secondary and two-year postsecondary curricula, delivering huge flexibility and choice...
, Belize City
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in the Central American nation of Belize. Unofficial estimates place the population of Belize City at 70,000 or more. It is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and...
; Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
; and Viterbo University
Viterbo University
Viterbo University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States in the Diocese of La Crosse.-History:...
, La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
.
He also served as Vice Principal of Excelsior High School from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Espat now teaches Economics at Saint John's College Junior College
St. John's College, Belize
St. John's College has four divisions of outstanding reputation, and a number of acclaimed central academic centres and activities. Through its four divisions, SJC offers a wide variety of subjects covered in any secondary and two-year postsecondary curricula, delivering huge flexibility and choice...
in Belize City.