CCJ Rules that Procedural Irregularity Did Not Invalidate Employment Contracts of Former Belize Tourism Board Directors

On Thursday, 8 October 2026, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered its judgment in Belize Tourism Board v Misty Michael and Belize Tourism Board v Karen Bevans [2026] CCJ 14 (AJ) (BZ), two related appeals and cross-appeals from Belize which were heard together by the CCJ.  The appeals concerned the validity of the employment contracts of Michael and Bevans with the Belize Tourism Board (‘BTB’). The CCJ found that the contracts were valid despite the procedural irregularities involved in signing them.

Access the full media release here: Media release 38_ 2026

Access the judgment here: 2026_CCJ_14_AJ_BZ

View the judgment delivery here: Belize Tourism Board v Misty Michael and Belize Tourism Board v Karen Bevans [2026] CCJ 14 (AJ) (BZ)