New Transport Board Holds First Meeting to Kickstart Big Changes for Public Transport

A brand-new Transport Board officially got to work today—and big improvements may be on the way for Belize’s troubled public transportation system.

The newly appointed board held its first meeting this morning in Belmopan. During the session, Minister of Transportation Louis Zabaneh shared his vision for a more efficient, inclusive, and environmentally friendly system that better serves commuters across the country.

Minister Zabaneh said the goal is to create a transportation network that works for all Belizeans—whether they’re students, workers, business owners, or tourists. He’s banking on this new team, made up of professionals from both the public and private sectors, to help drive real change.

The new Transport Board includes:

Joel Cervantes – Chair

Debora Jones – Deputy Chair

Clementina Castillo – Represents private sector users

Sr. Supt. Calbert Flowers – Police Department rep

Russell Medina – Ministry of Infrastructure rep

Thomas Shaw – Represents public transport providers

Peter Williams – Deputy Chief Transport Officer

Also attending today’s meeting were incoming CEO Chester Williams, Chief Transport Officer Leon Gentle, and Policy Director Anna Loague.