Belize’s premier medical institution, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), has ended its prolonged leadership vacuum with the official installation of Sharine Reyes as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment concludes five months of interim management that began in October 2025 following the departure of former CEO Chandra Nisbet-Cansino.
The selection process culminated in February 2026 after the hospital board conducted rigorous interviews with a shortlisted pool of distinguished candidates. The competitive field included Ann-Marie Thompson (former Acting Labour Commissioner), Timothy Seguro (Hospital Assistant Administrator and former interim CEO), Dr. Gilroy Middleton (ex-CEO from the Ministry of Immigration), and Gilda Diaz Hall.
Reyes, who previously held the position of Financial Director at KHMH, demonstrated the qualifications and vision necessary to lead Belize’s sole tertiary-level referral hospital. Her institutional knowledge and financial acumen positioned her as the optimal candidate to steer the organization toward operational stability and enhanced healthcare delivery.
This leadership appointment represents a critical milestone for the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, ensuring consistent management for Belize’s largest public hospital which serves as the primary referral center for complex medical cases nationwide.