Government to Review Commitment to Paying BSCFA 560K Bill

Earlier this week, we told you about a major court ruling that’s left the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association on the hook for over half a million dollars in damages, stemming from a blockade back in December 2021. The association says the government had previously promised to cover that cost on behalf of the farmers. So, will they follow through? Today, we put that question to P.U.P. Chairman Henry Charles Usher. Here’s what he had to say about the government’s position and whether that promise still stands.

 

Henry Charles Usher, Chairman, People’s United Party

 “The decision  was recently made. We have not had a cabinet decision or cabinet meeting yet to go over the decision to hear the advice of the Attorney General. And when that cabinet meeting is concluded and that decision is made, then we can explain to the public, explain to the media the way forward.”

 

Reporter

“Does the government regret giving the identity?”

 

Henry Charles Usher

“You’re asking me to talk on behalf of the entire government. I don’t think I can do that. I think it’s a decision made by the cabinet to support our cane farmers and to support the association, so I support the decision of cabinet.”