Tracy Panton Issues Statement Under UDP Banner, Says Shyne No Longer Leader 

The infighting in the United Democratic Party continues. A few minutes ago, Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton fired off a press statement under the UDP banner.

The release is titled “Hon. Moses Shyne Barrow, No Longer Leader of the UDP.” It says that effective immediately, Barrow is not authorised to represent the UDP in any capacity, including soliciting and collecting funds. The release said, “The UDP is moving forward under the new leadership of Hon. Tracy Panton, who was overwhelmingly endorsed by Party delegates at the convention. We are committed to upholding the values of transparency, integrity, and unity as we continue to work on behalf of the Belizean people.”

Both Panton and Barrow are at odds. He says he is the party leader, but Panton says she is the interim party leader, following a convention on Sunday.