Jan 12, 2021
Moses “Shyne” Barrow
The Sitting of the House wasn’t without its sparks, and several flew across the aisle on Friday. Things got testy between Leader of the Opposition Patrick Faber and Prime Minister John Briceño. But the back and forth between Mesopotamia Area Representative Moses “Shyne” Barrow and Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat was a bit more cordial. Barrow rose on the adjournment to speak on a matter of national importance. He spoke about poverty and, in doing so, reminded the House that he made millions on his own in the United States. Barrow went on to tell the Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing that the people can’t eat streets. In response, Minister Espat reminds Barrow of the legacy that his predecessor, Michael Finnegan, left in Mesopotamia – a legacy that Barrow himself now has to carry.
Dec 11, 2020
Inaugural Opening of the 13th National Assembly
The first meeting of the House of Representatives under the leadership of Prime Minister John Briceño was an outdoor affair in Belmopan this morning. A host of dignitaries and other invited guests were socially distant under a large tent where they sat and witnessed the administering of the oath of office, as well as remarks delivered by the Governor General and the new Head of Government. At the ceremonial sitting, two new women parliamentarians were introduced as President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, respectively. News Five’s Isani Cayetano was in attendance and has the following story.