And one former colleague who'll be sad to see him go is Shyne Barrow who recently gave Mahler his flowers when he spoke on a New York radio show.
Barrow said that Mahler was one of the best tourism ministers Belize has ever had.
So, even though he says he's walking away, with all the goodwill that he's developed, would Mahler consider a run for Party Leader?
He explained that he would still support the PM:
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
"We've had many discussions about where we see Belize in the future and where we see our people will be in the future. And so it's just mutual respect from both of us. I am proud of what he's doing right now."
"Nothing keeps him down, whether it's jail or losing the election in Messop, he still rises. And that's a good story to tell for anybody."
Reporter
"Minister, in relation..."
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
"To answer your question. No, sir. John Briceno is a leader of the People's United Party. And whenever that decision is made, when he decides to retire, maybe I retire with him. And who knows?"
