Beloved Educator Brian Castillo Dies in Golf Cart Accident

The education community is grieving the sudden and tragic loss of 42-year-old Brian Keith Castillo, a respected educator and Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). Castillo passed away early Monday morning following a golf cart accident in San Pedro Town.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred shortly after 4:00 a.m. while Castillo was driving a rented golf cart on First Street. The vehicle reportedly crashed into a fence, and Castillo was transported to the local polyclinic, where he was pronounced dead within half an hour. His body was later transferred to the morgue in Belize City.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Education expressed deep sorrow at his passing, describing him as a man whose career was marked by dedication, professionalism, and a sincere passion for nurturing learning and development.

The Ministry noted that in every role he held, he left a lasting and positive impression on students, colleagues, and the broader community.