{"id":2273,"date":"2025-06-16T21:44:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T03:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portofbelize.com\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2025-12-02T10:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:13:44","slug":"port-of-belize-ltd-announces-appointment-of-new-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portofbelize.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/port-of-belize-ltd-announces-appointment-of-new-board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Appointment of New Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\ud83d\udea2 Port of Belize Ltd. Announces Appointment of New Board of Directors<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 June 9, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\ud83d\udccd Belize City, Belize<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <strong>Port of Belize Ltd. (PBL)<\/strong> is pleased to announce the appointment of a <strong>new Board of Directors<\/strong>, following the conclusion of the tenure of the Transition Board. This strategic move, made by the <strong>Government of Belize<\/strong>, marks a significant milestone in the continued transformation of PBL.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Strengthening Governance and Oversight<\/h3>\n<p>The appointment signals a renewed commitment to strengthening the company&#8217;s governance structure, operational performance, and financial management \u2014 all aligned with Belize\u2019s broader national development goals.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc65 Meet the New Board of Directors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 20px; width: 160px; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/portofbelize.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lynn-young.png\" alt=\"Ambassador Lynn Young\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Ambassador Lynn Young<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Chairman<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ms. Pricilla Banner<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Rey Guerrero<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Ian Courtenay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ms. Elena Smith<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Kevin Castillo<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Dinesh Bhojwani<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Arturo Vasquez<\/strong> \u2013 <em>CEO and Ex-Officio Member<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\ude4f Thank You to the Outgoing Transition Board<\/h3>\n<p>We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the <strong>Transition Board<\/strong>, led by <strong>Dr. Gilbert Canton<\/strong>, for their unwavering service and leadership during a pivotal period of organizational restructuring and progress.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd0d Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Under the leadership of <strong>Chairman Ambassador Lynn Young<\/strong>, Port of Belize Ltd. is poised to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhance port operations<\/li>\n<li>Improve service delivery<\/li>\n<li>Drive economic growth in Belize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are confident that this new Board will guide PBL into a future marked by resilience, efficiency, and national impact.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcde For Further Information<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Corporate Secretary<\/strong><br \/>\nPort of Belize Ltd.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7 Email: <a href=\"mailto:corporatesecretary@portofbelize.com\">corporatesecretary@portofbelize.com<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde Phone: (501) 223-2439 or 280-2439<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udea2 Port of Belize Ltd. Announces Appointment of New Board of Directors \ud83d\udcc5 June 9, 2025 \ud83d\udccd Belize City, Belize The Port of Belize Ltd. (PBL) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board of Directors, following the conclusion of the tenure of the Transition Board. 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