Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton on Tuesday cited activist Jerry Enriquez's ongoing pursuit of government records as evidence of what she described as declining transparency under the Briceño administration, insisting that Enriquez has a right to information requested under the Freedom of Information Act. Speaking during a United Democratic Party press conference, Panton argued that Belizeans increasingly have to resort to Freedom of Information requests to obtain

Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton says Belize's oversight institutions must be allowed to function independently and effectively, warning that public trust in those institutions is eroding amid growing concerns about accountability and transparency in government. Panton made the remarks Tuesday when asked to comment on a constitutional claim filed by former Ombudsman Major Gilbert Swaso against the Government of Belize. "The truth of the matter is the oversight mec

The Opposition has formally requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister John Briceño to discuss escalating crime, national security concerns and allegations of corruption, warning that public confidence in Belize's institutions is being undermined. In a June 15 letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton called for discussions on what she described as two matters of significant national concern: rising crime and violence, and allegations