About Us
The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) is a statutory body under the Ministry with responsibility for Investment, Trade and Commerce. They serves as Belize’s national Investment Promotion Agency, and Export and Trade Promotion Agency, and is focused on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and delivery of industry specific training. These functions are carried out by the four technical units of BELTRAIDE namely:
The administrative and corporate functions are also complemented by:
To effectively facilitate our clients, we provide the following Services
Investment & Export Insights
Access reliable data on opportunities in Belize and abroad.
Full Investment Support
End-to-end facilitation through every stage of your investment.
Ongoing Business Engagement
Regular site visits to maintain dialogue and solve challenges.
Business Development
One-on-one support for business, marketing, and product growth.
Incentive Program Management
Guidance and administration of Belize’s fiscal incentive schemes.
Strategic Partnerships
Connect with local partners, suppliers, and joint ventures.
Market Research Support
Get data and insights tailored to your business needs.
ExecutiveTeam
Ishmael Quiroz
Executive Director
Monique Usher
Deputy Executive Director
Milvian Veliz
Executive Assistant
Management Team
Earl Arthurs
Financial Controller
Nikki Agustine
Marketing Communication Manager
Wendy Hernandez
Sr. Projects Officer
Diana Hernandez
EXPORT Belize Manager
Fiona Coleman-Espejo
Interim
Belize INVEST Manager
Sarita Bejerano
BTEC Manager
Jorge Gentle
SBDC Manager
Joycelin Itza
Sr. Market Intelligence & Research Officer
Danielson Correa
Sr. IT Officer
Team Members
Delvia Mai
Sr. Accounts Clerk
Robert Mossiah
Accounts Clerk
Jermie Walker
Marketing and Graphic Design Officer
Kemuel Parham
Marketing and Graphic Design Officer
Sheena Zuniga
Communications Coordinator
Roy Novelo
Projects Officer
Jazmyn Benett
Projects Officer
Jalen Lamb
IT Officer