The Office of the Governor includes the Governor’s Office, Office of the Deputy Governor, Research, Financial Supervision and Compliance, and the Office of the Deputy Governor, Financial Services. The office performs these core functions:
Mr. Kareem Michael serves as the present Governor of the Central Bank of Belize. The Governor is appointed by the Governor General of Belize on the advice of the Prime Minister. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership, subject to the general overview of the Bank’s Board of Directors. The Governor's principal focus is on the design and execution of policies that underpin monetary and exchange rate stability, soundness and development of the financial system and economic growth. The Governor undertakes and oversees Central Bank communications with the public to ensure that these are in alignment with the Bank’s primary goals and objectives.
Two Deputy Governors oversee the operations and research sections of the Bank and provide general support to the Governor in carrying out her responsibilities. The Deputy Governors are appointed by the Prime Minister. The Deputy Governor, Financial Services, is Mr. Hollis Parham.
The post of Deputy Governor, Research, Financial Supervision, and Compliance, is currently vacant.
Bank Hours Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Foreign Exchange Hours Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm