Apr 1, 2021
Karen Bevans
In March, the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations announced the departure of Tourism Director Karen Bevans from the Belize Tourism Board. Bevans had a lucrative one point two million-dollar five-year contract which was otherwise considered ironclad. The B.T.B. has been quiet on the details of the separation, although it was confirmed that an investigation into the misuse of pension fund was underway. In the interim, B.T.B. Chairman Evan Tillett has been named acting Tourism Director. But is there conflict since Tillett is now answerable to himself? Here’s how Tourism C.E.O. Nicole Solano responded to questions from News Five.
Jan 13, 2021
Evan Tillett
The board that the minister has selected to spearhead the country’s tourism rebound is led by Evan Tillett. Tillett is a former colleague of Minister Mahler and is no stranger to the industry. Both worked together at the B.T.B. Tillett was Director of Finance until 2009, when his contract was not renewed. That was under the first term of the U.D.P. Administration. He, along with then Tourism Director Tracy Taegar Panton – now U.D.P. Albert’s area representative – was replaced. Minister Mahler told News Five that Tillett returns to the B.T.B. as board chair.