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Court of Appeal rules against Belize Tourism Board in wrongful termination case

Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025. 9:15 am CST.

By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling against the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), finding it wrongfully terminated Misty Michael, its former Director of Marketing and Industry Relations.

Michael, hired on a three-year contract in April 2020, was dismissed in May 2021. The BTB cited financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the court found no evidence the organization was unable to pay her, noting it had BZ$10–12 million in reserves.

The appeal was dismissed unanimously, with the court ordering BTB to pay Michael BZ$217,822.18 in damages, plus interest and legal costs.

The court also confirmed her contract was valid and enforceable.

 

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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025. 9:15 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling against the Belize Tourism Board
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