The Belize Ministry of Transport has launched an internal investigation into financial discrepancies at the Belize City Bus Terminal, following reports of missing funds from facility operations. Chief Executive Officer Chester Williams confirmed the probe while downplaying the scale of the missing money, characterizing the amount as approximately two hundred dollars rather than the “big money” initially reported.
According to official accounts, the incident originated from a procedural failure involving bathroom fee collections. An employee responsible for transporting daily collections to the cashier’s office allegedly failed to obtain a receipt upon delivery. This oversight has created a contentious situation where the cashier denies receiving the funds, while the delivering employee maintains the money was properly handed over.
Williams emphasized that without a transaction receipt, the burden of proof falls entirely on the employee who claims to have delivered the money. The transport CEO characterized the incident as a “glitch” in standard operating procedures rather than a systematic failure.
The investigation currently focuses on a cashier and supervisor, though Williams noted the department has formally contacted the officer in question and awaits her formal response before determining further action. The Ministry had remained silent on the matter for two weeks before finally acknowledging the investigation when pressed by media representatives.