“Public Money, Public Answers”: NTUCB Turns Up the Pressure 

“Enough is Enough” is the message outside the National Assembly in Belmopan this morning, as protesters demanded action on eleven good governance reforms they say the Government has failed to advance. 

Behind the demonstration today is the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB). 

Protesters carried placards with messages such as “Corruption has a cost. We pay it”, “Our country is not your personal bank account” and “Public Money, Public Answers. No more cover-ups!” 

Some protesters even brought pots and spoons to make their voices heard.

Team Lead Marion Ramclam said the demonstration brought together people who are tired of corruption and want Government to recognise their concerns.

“We are very much dissatisfied with all the corruption within the systems, and we hope that the government hears us, the ministers, and the prime minister,” Ramclam said. “I hope they listen to us today and they acknowledge our list of demands. Today, we have a high cost of living; it’s not limited to only fuel. It’s the grocery prices, utility bills, and everything else.”

One major concern is Belize’s progress on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), which the country signed in 2016. Ramclam questioned why Belize has not moved faster to advance the convention into domestic legislation.

The NTUCB wants the eleven reforms advanced and Government held accountable for the delays. The demands were submitted to the Briceño administration in August this year.