Share

Opposition returns to house, demands changes to notice rules

Opposition returns to house, demands changes to notice rules

By Belize Live News Staff: In a departure from their previous boycott, two opposition members attended Thursday’s Special Sitting of the House of Representatives. The boycott had stemmed from concerns over inadequate notice for the last meeting, which was called with only three days’ notice instead of the customary seven.

The meeting began with Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow, raising a privilege motion to address this issue and its implications for Belize’s democracy. Barrow emphasized the importance of sufficient notice for opposition members to effectively represent their constituents and hold the government accountable.

“We as opposition members travel all over this country…and I get many questions that the citizens have of the honorable ministers,” Barrow stated. He stressed the opposition’s use of standard orders to present questions to ministers and how deviations from protocol hinder their ability to fulfill this role.

Barrow questioned why the standing orders couldn’t be amended to ensure a minimum of five clear business days’ notice for regular sittings, citing previous amendments made for other purposes. He urged collaboration to address this irregularity and safeguard the opposition’s tools for holding the government to account.

Read Also

670384902_1389212916570639_8954660736873629373_n
ChatGPT Image Apr 16, 2026, 10_30_45 AM
Dangriga man facing multiple charges after attempting to flee police
Join our WhatsApp News Channel

Stay connected with Belize Live News for breaking stories, updates, and everything happening in Belize right now.

Trending Now

670384902_1389212916570639_8954660736873629373_n
Late-night search in Orange Walk Town results in suspected drug seizure
ChatGPT Image Apr 16, 2026, 10_30_45 AM
Over 100 vehicles searched as police flood George Price Highway for major operation
Dangriga man facing multiple charges after attempting to flee police
Dangriga man facing multiple charges after attempting to flee police
669796991_1389221276569803_3278226990767029754_n
Not your average dressing: Police find suspicious substance (it was salad cream) in man's pants

Popular Tags