PM Briceño Sidesteps Questions After Crucial Cabinet Meeting

Cabinet met today to discuss how government intends to ease the affordability crisis squeezing Belizean households. But when the meeting ended, Prime Minister John Briceño offered no answers about the measures on the table. News Five approached the Prime Minister as he prepared to leave Belmopan for the funeral of businessman Antonio Zabaneh in Belize City. We also sought his reaction to Alexis Rosado’s resignation. Instead of stopping to address either issue, the Prime Minister walked away. Here is how the brief encounter unfolded.

 

Paul Lopez

“What is one thing you can tell us about the affordability discussion that you all plan to implement to make tangible changes?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“We will make an announcement. The Cabinet Secretary will make an announcement.”

 

Paul Lopez

“What are your thoughts on Alexis Rosado ‘s resignation?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño 

“Like I said, I really don’t have time right now.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Do you believe that Belize can still put forward a strong case in his absence? Any thoughts on the Speaker of the House making a comment on this matter PM? I know you are headed to the funeral. So, PM Briceno says he is headed to the funeral of Tony Zabaneh, but still he did not want to take any of our questions on the affordability conversation and the resignation of Alexis Rosado.”

 

 

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