In a strategic move to bolster its economic development agenda, the Government of Belize has officially designated Senator Christopher Coye as the nation’s Special Envoy for Finance and Investments. The appointment, formally executed by Governor General Froyla Tzalam and documented in the Belize Gazette, carries retroactive effect from January 1, 2026, establishing Coye’s four-year mandate to orchestrate high-value financial initiatives.
The newly created position empowers the seasoned attorney and former Finance Minister to represent governmental interests across all financial and investment domains. Coye’s authority encompasses collaborative operations with ministries dedicated to economic transformation, civil aviation, and digital governance infrastructure.
This appointment marks a return to fiscal leadership for Coye, who previously served as Minister of State in the Finance Ministry before resigning in September 2025 following the People’s United Party’s electoral triumph. Since his departure from the executive branch, Coye has maintained his legislative role while resuming private legal practice.
In exclusive comments to News Five, Senator Coye expressed readiness to leverage his expertise, stating: “I stand prepared to utilize my experience and professional networks at the Prime Minister’s discretion to attract substantive finance and investment opportunities for Belize.” His designation positions him as a pivotal architect of Belize’s economic trajectory during a period of significant investment potential.
Concurrently, the Transport Ministry’s engagement of law firm Courtenay Coye LLP for the National Bus Company initiative has generated public scrutiny. Transport Minister Louis Zabaneh defended the selection, emphasizing the firm’s documented competency in public-private partnerships and precedent work on the National Gas Company and Southern Deep Port projects.