The Government of Belize has formally designated Christopher Coye as the nation’s Special Envoy for Finance and Investments through an official proclamation in the Belize Gazette. This strategic appointment, formally executed by Governor-General Froyla Tzalam on February 9, 2026, carries retroactive effect from January 1st and establishes a four-year mandate.
The appointment confers upon Coye full authority to represent Belize’s governmental interests in all financial and investment-related matters. The published instrument specifically directs all relevant authorities to provide comprehensive operational support and grant necessary privileges to facilitate his duties. Coye will operate under the jurisdictional umbrella of the Ministry of Finance, Investment, Economic Transformation, Civil Aviation and E-Governance.
This development follows Coye’s September 2025 resignation from his position as Minister of State within the Finance Ministry. His departure from the cabinet occurred merely seven months after rejoining Prime Minister Briceño’s administration following the People’s United Party’s decisive electoral victory. Despite stepping down from executive responsibilities, Coye maintained his legislative role as a government senator while returning to private professional practice prior to this new diplomatic assignment.