While Fonseca and Flowers are preparing to face off next Wednesday, the winner in Pickstock has already been decided. Area Representative Anthony Mahler told reporters on Thursday that he had hoped for an election to demonstrate that the P.U.P. Pickstock machinery is alive and well, and among the best in the country. He expressed his disappointment, mirroring that of the constituents, that there won’t be an election in Pickstock. However, he understands why U.D.P. Standard Bearer Dean Samuels dropped out of the race, as he himself was in a similar position some years ago.
Anthony Mahler
Anthony Mahler, Area Representative, Pickstock
“I am an ultra-competitive individual and I wanted to go and put boots on the ground and continue to serve the people of Pickstock by winning the next election, noh, but it didn’t play out like that. To be honest, I can understand the situation from my opponent because if you don’t have the resources, then you can’t really compete and you just embarrass yourself, right?”
Marion Ali
“And then there’s always the allegation that Mahler buy over his opponent. Now you get a chance to respond to that.”
Anthony Mahler
“Well, they said that about me in 2011 and 2012 when I stepped down from Caribbean Shores. And no man, woman, anybody could go and tell yoh – dog – that dehn give me any money, so it was a strategic decision for me at that time, and so I can understand, because I was in that position, and anybody who seh dehn give me money, come prove that to me.”
Reporter
“I would imagine that your schedule has lightened, but the work does continue, so what divisions will you and your campaign team help since you’re not on the campaign?”
Anthony Mahler
“Well, I’ve promised the Prime Minister that I will try to help as many candidates in Belize City, especially on the south side, and we’ll see where we go from there, but my schedule hasn’t lightened. It has gotten a lot more intense.”
In other news, the Belize Peace Movement (BPM) has updated us on a claim before the High Court. This issue also involves redistricting, but the BPM is arguing that the voters’ list is unconstitutional because it’s so unevenly distributed, making it unfit for elections. The BPM’s release further states, “we remain perplexed by the government’s refusal to correct the blatant malapportionment in the voters’ list. The Election and Boundaries Commission and the Attorney General continue to resist necessary reforms, despite the administration’s 2020 campaign promise to address this issue before the next election. This promise has proven false. Worse, although our case was before the court in November 2024 and general elections were not due until November 2025, the Prime Minister disregarded judicial proceedings and called elections early. While he has the constitutional right to do so, this action undermines the principle of separation of powers and prioritizes political interests over equal treatment of Belizean voters”.
It’s not often that political candidates across the country engage in debates, but the candidates in Belize Rural South have set a new standard this election season. On Wednesday night, the four candidates participated in a public debate in San Pedro. They discussed key issues like conservation, development, land ownership, and energy. The event was streamed live by Reef TV. News Five’s Paul Lopez has the report.
Paul Lopez, Reporting
Political campaigns are in full swing, with only six days left before the March twelfth general election. In Belize Rural South, the four election candidates took a break from the campaign trail to participate in a debate.
Mahmoud “Dani” Lagha
Mahmoud “Dani” Lagha, U.D.P. Candidate, Belize Rural South
“My name is Mahmoud Lagha. I have known as Dani. I am running for Belize Rural South under U.D.P. democratic party under Mr. Shyne Barrow.”
Abner Bacab
Abner Bacab, B.J.M. Candidate, Belize Rural South
“Belizean Justice Movement as the name is. We want to promote social justice for each and every Belizean, including here in San Pedro, everyone.”
Manuel Heredia
Manuel Heredia, U.D.P. Candidate, Belize Rural South
“I have won four general elections and two municipal elections. Having served Belize Rural south for seventeen and a half years with humility, dignity and respect.”
Andre Perez
Andre Perez, P.U.P. Candidate, Belize Rural South
“Of course tonight we are here to discuss many issues, the way forward and I remain open, looking at the past four years and our accomplishments, but also the way forward.”
Moderator Tamara Sniffin asked the candidates how they plan to balance conservation and development. Belize Rural South is a top tourist destination with great opportunities for private investments. But how do they plan to protect the natural resources that make the area so attractive to tourists?
Abner Bacab
“For sustainable development, I think a very important part is the consultation process with the people it is affecting, like our island. Most of the time, it is already done, the laws are passed, without any type of consultation.”
Manuel Heredia
“The cutting of mangroves, that is crucial, something very crucial. Today there is no regard to the cutting of mangroves, to the dredging where silt will end up at the reef. What will be the future of our children?”
Andre Perez
“Let us look at the mangroves, when we talk about dredging and cutting of the mangroves, that is a development we have inherited for many years all our watersides were being sold off. We have been struggling because these mangroves are now private lands.”
U.D.P. Candidate, Mahmoud “Dani” Lagha, did not remain on the stage long enough to respond to question.
Tamara Sniffin
Tamara Sniffin, Moderator
“Did we lose a candidate. I guess we will keep on moving on.”
Lagha informed the moderator that he was experiencing a bout of fatigue as he is observing Ramadan. During the open forum segment of the debate, the candidates continued to discuss environmental conservation and development, highlighting that this is a pressing issue for the residents of the constituency.
Manuel Heredia
“It is a serious issue, taxi drivers are asking, developers are asking, how do people get these permits so easy. Do you have anything to do with those permits or any recommendations given by yourself or anybody else for these projects to go ahead?”
Andre Perez
“If I was your duly elected area representative in 2008, believe you me, all those mangrove waters given all up north, piece by piece, even the water, would have never pass through my office. It was given under his ministry, his watch or maybe he did not really see, or was not aware of what was being done in Belmopan. This is what we inherited.”
Property ownership was also a heated issue raised in the hour and a half long debate. B.J.M. candidate Abner Bacab accused Perez of unfairly distributing lots on Ambergris Caye.
Abner Bacab
“The only people that benefit are the parties, their families and their cronies, very close allies to people.”
Andre Perez
“I have to respectfully ask him if he has any proof on that because he is makingsome serious accusations, allegations here that is unfounded. So, I don’t want toanswer that, because what he is saying, he needs to show proof. He said aboutmass robbing; anybody can stand right now to say mass robbing is nothappening in San Pedro or Caye Caulker. That is totally false, and I do notappreciate it.”
Cayo West has seven thousand, six hundred and seventy-four voters, making it the second smallest of the six constituencies in the Cayo district. However, compared to other areas like Belize City, it’s quite large. Both major political parties are represented here, with P.U.P. incumbent Jorge “Milin” Espat and U.D.P. candidate Miguel “Mike” Guerra running. There’s also an independent candidate, Esduit Moralez, in the race. News Five’s Paul Lopez gives us the scoop in this episode of Meet the Candidates.
Paul Lopez, Reporting
Jorge “Millin” Espat rose to power in Cayo West in 2020 after defeating five-time UDP Area Representative Erwin Contreras by just over two hundred votes. Espat is back, asking voters in his area to support him again so he can win a second term.
Jorge “Milin” Espat
Jorge “Milin” Espat, P.U.P. Candidate, Cayo West
“It is a constituency that needed all the support and needs all the support it can get. Cayo West was abandoned for more than twenty plus years, but now under this People’s Untied Party, under the great leadership of Prime Minister John Briceno I can gladly say that Cayo West is moving ahead. Cayo West is shining once more and Cayo West will deliver once more.”
Espat’s main challenge in his bid for a second term is UDP candidate Miguel “Mike” Guerra. He had a sizeable showing of support on nomination day in Benque.
Miguel “Mike” Guerra
Miguel “Mike” Guerra, U.D.P. Candidate, Cayo West
“This is the support. I feel good with the support of west constituency, even though I don’t have the resources to employ campaigners. I think what you see here is campaigners that are voluntary. I want to thank God for that. I think it is not about resources. It is not about flags. Cayo West is filled with blue flags. It is about personality. The problem here in Cayo West is not the P.U.P., it is the area representative.”
So, what are the commitments being made by these two candidates for the residents of Cayo West? Guerra says, he is not one to make promises to constituents.
Miguel “Mike” Guerra
“Nothing, I am not a person who will come out and promise anything. Maybe I am not a politician. I am not a politician. I am a hard-working man and a resident of Benque Viejo. If God gives me the opportunity then I can see how we will work. The amount of resources that the area representative gets I think he can manage to work in all of his division, including the villages. But, that can only happen if you are a hard working man. If you are not a hard working man, even if you have the resources, you don’t know what to do with your resources. What is being done right now in Cayo West, employing the money in flags. You don’t see a flag from the United Democratic Party on the post, not at this moment. I don’t believe in flags. The flags will not come out on the first of March.”
Guerra believes that economic hardship is the biggest issue facing Cayo West residents. He says that if he had the resources, he would provide food assistance to help them out. On the other hand, Espat plans to keep building on the progress his team made with Plan Belize by rolling out Plan Belize 2.0.
Jorge “Milin” Espat
“The priority for me is my constituents, giving them an opportunity to continue to uplift the constituency for better opportunities, such as employment. The health issue is a very important factor for my constituency. We have a building that was left under the last administration that it was so called a clinic. We are going to uplift that giving the residents under the NHI the benefits for all Belizean. Also my next accomplishment that I really want to do is brining the bus terminal with the marker and all the taxi parking space for that constituency. And that is just the beginning.”
Although there’s a third candidate in the race, independents haven’t had the same success as the major party candidates. In 2020, a third-party candidate only got sixty-eight votes, which is nowhere near Espat’s two thousand, seven hundred and three votes.
Jorge “Milin” Espat
“Four years is a little bit of time to accomplish many things we need. But I can say as a representative of the constituency of Cayo West, I have done many things that were not done in more than twenty years.”
Miguel “Mike” Guerra
“I have managed to unite the people, unite all that was divided, and I got them on track already. We are going to deliver the twelfth of March.”
Now, let’s head over to Cayo Northeast, where there are only two candidates on the ballot: P.U.P. incumbent Orlando “Landy” Habet and U.D.P. candidate Alberto Fernandez. Habet is aiming for a third term, while Fernandez hopes to follow in the successful footsteps of his parents. News Five’s Paul Lopez has the details in this episode of Meet the Candidates.
Paul Lopez, Reporting
Corozal Northeast is the smallest constituency in the Cayo district, with six thousand, five hundred and seventy-eight registered voters. In 2020, P.U.P. incumbent Orlando “Landy” Habet won against John August Junior and Nefretery Nancy Marin, securing his second term. Now, Habet is aiming for a third term.
Orlando “Landy” Habet
Orlando “Landy” Habet, P.U.P. Candidate, Cayo Northeast
“It was a great honor. I have to be thankful and grateful to the executive committee, my wife and family who were there for me, but certainly my office staff and the constituency voters from Cayo Northeast, from polling area seventy-two to Santa Familia, Billy White, the three Duck Runs, Spanish Lookout and Los Tambos. I think that going forward I can only look forward for their support because they know I have been there for them. They put me there to do a job and I am grateful for that opportunity.”
Habet’s only challenger in Cayo Northeast is UDP candidate Alberto Fernandez. He’s the son of Bernadette Fernandez, a seven-term UDP councilor, and Salvador Fernandez, who won four terms in Cayo North under the UDP.
Alberto Fernandez
Alberto Fernandez, U.D.P. Candidate, Cayo Northeast
“Service, service, service. I cam from a family that has delivered service all their lives. First with my uncle Jospeh Andrews and then my father Salvador Fernandez who is a four-term minister and my mother who is a seven-term councilor in Santa Elena and San Ignacio. So, just service, service people you know.”
But can his strong political lineage carry him across the finish line to victory on March twelfth? Fernandez has been on the ground campaigning in the constituency, hoping to swing voters in his favor.
Alberto Fernandez
“Cayo Northeast, all I have been hearing is attention. The current area rep has given Cayo Northeast no attention. Ten years in government and still no attention, development in the area, cost of living and the list goes on and on, just attention Cayo Northeast deserves.”
Well, Habet contends that he has been giving his constituents the attention they deserve.
Orlando “Landy” Habet
“I think the improvement in the livelihood of the people, certainly farm roads, village streets, now we are getting the road paved in the next month or so. But water system, basic necessities in Santa Familia, Billy White, Los Tambos, a potable water system they didn’t have for many years. We now have refurbished schools, a preschool in Billy White we didn’t have before. We have hurricane shelters in Santa Familia, Billy White, Duck Run Three, Los Tambos and one is already being completed in Duck Run one a new Poly Clinic for the entire area which will be able to host the medical facilities for NHI.”
Looking ahead, Habet says that if he’s reelected, he’ll focus on paving more streets, improving sports facilities, and creating tech-based job opportunities for young people.
Orlando “Landy” Habet
“I think we still have to do more in those areas. There are many streets that needs to be repaired, schools that needs to be refurbished. We are completing the one in Ezperanza that were badly needed, sporting facility we did some improvements, lighting and bleachers, but we can do more because we need to address the needs, not only of the wider population but so very important that the young people, because they are the new entrepreneurs with all the skills and technology, artificial intelligence, coding everything else. And they can form and create their own jobs.”
Despite all that Habet has listed as his accomplishments, Fernandez believes that more infrastructure works could have been done in the constituency.
Alberto Fernandez
“Infrastructure in Cayo Northeast. The last attention when it comes to infrastructure is under a U.D.P. administration. The Falcon Field, the Welcome Center, the Farmers Market. All of that was under a U.D.P. administration. With this current government, Cayo North East has gotten no type of infrastructure.”
Paul Lopez
“What is the energy like right now with you and your Cayo North East team and how confident are you going into March twelfth?”
Alberto Fernandez
“Motivated, motivated, ecstatic. With my father and my mother on my side, motivated me more and more to just go out everyday and meet with my people.”
When residents of the Queen Square constituency head to the polls on March twelfth, they’ll have four candidates to choose from. Two are running under the U.D.P. umbrella, one represents the People’s United Party, and another is from the People’s Democratic Movement. The United Democratic Party has controlled this division since 1984, but could the tides be turning in favor of another party? News Five’s Paul Lopez has the story.
Paul Lopez, Reporting
Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow won eight straight elections in Queen Square. After he retired from politics, his sister, Denise “Sista B” Barrow, took over the constituency in 2020. Queen Square is a stronghold for the UDP. Now, one of Sista B’s closest allies, Godwin Haylock, is running for the seat with her backing.
Godwin Haylock
Godwin Haylock, U.D.P Candidate, Queen Square
“My roots are really deep in Queen Square, so deep that Queen Square is my birthplace, on Fairweather Street. It has also been my workplace for the last twenty-five years with the U.D.P. I have been in the trenches for the last twenty years pushing to get every vote. At the time it was honorable Dean Barrow, then Honorable Denise Barrow. Now, I finally get the opportunity to push for votes for me.”
Haylock is running under the Alliance for Democracy, a faction of the United Democratic Party. Interestingly, his fellow UDP opponent, Shane Williams, is contesting the Queen Square election under the leadership of Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Denise Barrow’s nephew. Haylock beat Williams at a constituency convention in 2023. However, Williams believes it was God’s plan for him to run in the division.
Shane Williams
Shane Williams, U.D.P. Candidate, Queen Square
“God’s way is not my way. When I ran I wanted a direct path to the leadership. Of course things work out in a different way and I am here to take full advantage of that, because it is not everyday that someone like me gets that opportunity. I wish it was under better circumstance. I wish it was the direct path that everyone dreams for but not everyrone has that direct path. At the end of the day my goal is to bring whatever resources possible to my community and however I can get that or whatever direction or path leads me to that, it is what I am willing to take.”
Interestingly, Williams hasn’t put up any campaign flags or banners in the constituency yet. He says the money his party leader gave him for that will instead be used to repair Saint John’s basketball court and host two basketball tournaments. Meanwhile, the People’s United Party candidate, Dr. Lorna McKay, is aiming to break the UDP’s undefeated record in Queen Square.
Lorna Mckay
Dr. Lorna Mckay, P.U.P. Candidate, Queen Square
“Actually it was an easy decision to make. I have been in politics from I was seventeen. I have campaigned for a period of time and I left it to do my career. But, as I retired I decided to come back in. When I returned it was always on the table for me to become a member of parliament.”
Paul Lopez
“What do you make of your chances in that constituency and what would ou see is key to getting the victory?”
Dr. Lorna Mckay,
“People are changing, people are coming over. I have quite a bit of U.D.P.s that have come over.”
Haylock points out that the drainage and streets in the constituency are in terrible shape, and he blames the PUP city council for it. He’s confident he’ll win the upcoming election.
Godwin Haylock
“My confidence can only be as strong as what I see out there. When I step into the homes, I am not a new face. They know me. They have been waiting for me. They want to see the pantry system returned, they want to see the education system get better, many things when it comes to our Queen Square Learning Resources Center, they want it equipped with computers, do more with that and that is my plan.”
In today’s social media era, Williams recently experienced a cyber-attack that caused Meta to deactivate his accounts. This setback has slowed his campaign, but he’s determined to finish strong.
Shane Williams
“My main thing to them is that on March thirteenth, the day after the election and we have seen it over and over, I can tell you on the day after the elections the office of the politicians are locked and they come around every so often. We need the type of leadership that is there every single day. I live in Queen Square. I am the only candidate in this race that lives in Queen Square, every night I go to sleep I see the things we need to work on when I wake up in the morning.”
Dr. Mckay argues that having the P.U.P. representing Queen Square will be more beneficial for the residents.
Dr. Lorna Mckay
“Actually there is no representation in the constituency right now. So, I believe if I win, I will be able to do a lot. There is no hpe in Queen Square and I am brining hope to Queen Square. There needs to be somebody that represents those people in Queen Square and I am that person believe that can represent those people in Queen Square.”
As we count down to Election Day on March 12th, we’ll take a closer look at the Caribbean Shores Constituency. Voters there will choose between the incumbent P.U.P. candidate and two U.D.P. candidates. In tonight’s “Meet the Candidates,” we’ll hear directly from the candidates as they make their final push to connect with supporters. Here’s News Five’s Benita Keme-Palacio with the details.
Benita Keme-Palacio, Reporting
On March twelfth, voters in the Caribbean Shores constituency will see three names on the ballot: two from the United Democratic Party and one from the People’s United Party. Incumbent Area Representative Kareem Musa is feeling confident and is aiming for another big win in his division.
Kareem Musa
Kareem Musa, P.U.P. Candidate, Caribbean Shores
“The entire Caribbean Shores team is out here today, and we are ready to deliver another massive victory for Caribbean Shores. “I take all my opponents seriously. And so at the end of the day, we have to do our work, we have to bring out our pledges, and I am very confident we’ll deliver a big victory.”
Having served as Minister of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries for the last four years, Musa describes his tenure as a valuable learning experience and is confident that the improvements he’s made during his term have resonated with the broader public.
Kareem Musa
“You know it has been a very rewarding experience for me, a learning experience to see the progress we have made over the years, starting in 2020. And to see crime gradually go down based on the policies we have been putting in place, the improvements that we have made in the police department and improving the overall impression that people have of the police department. Because at the end of the day, we have to work with the law-abiding citizens of this country, so trust and confidence in the department is very important, and we have restored that.”
To secure another victory, Musa will have to defeat two U.D.P. candidates, Andrew Bradley, who is running under Tracy Panton’s leadership, and Tyrone Louriano, who’s running on Shyne Barrow’s slate. After locking in his name on nomination day, Bradley is looking forward to working for his constituency.
Andrew Bradley
Andrew Bradley, U.D.P. Candidate, Caribbean Shores
“This is the second time I’m doing this, because I did run for city council seat already, but the second time, pretty okay. Because you know what you want to do, you have the love for the people, so you want to work for the people, that’s why I decided to write my name down.”
If he secures victory, Bradley hopes to bring an accessible area representative for the people of Caribbean Shores.
Andrew Bradley
“I’ve been putting the groundwork, I’m in the Caribbean Shores for the past umpteen years-I went to school in Caribbean Shores so my grassroot from Caribbean Shores. I hope to see changes in area representative, work for the people, who hear the people concerns, bid the people the time of day, and make sure the people live a comfortable life. The Caribbean Shores should have an area representative who they have access to to time.”
Meanwhile, Louriano is hitting the streets of Caribbean Shores, going door-to-door, connecting with voters, and listening to their concerns. He believes this approach is key.
“So far the reception that I have been getting from the voters in Caribbean Shores has been my main motivating factor; they like the fact that they have a choice when they go to the polls on March 12. I also know that there are two persons under the traditional red banner; however, we do know that there’s only one U.D.P. I have no issues with Mr. Bradley; I have no issues with the other candidate, Mr. Musa, just the same. But what I can tell the voters in the Caribbean Shores is that I am a choice on the ballot.”
Although Louriano is disappointed that two candidates are running for the U.D.P., he’s still confident about his campaign. As he challenges incumbent Kareem Musa, Louriano emphasizes the importance of making sure voters can recognize him and distinguish him from the other candidates.
Tyrone Louriano
“You know in the beginning they said it was a David and Goliath’s race, but as I go through my constituency, I am not feeling so much like a David.”
On March twelfth, just like in past elections, there will be restrictions on buying and selling alcohol. These restrictions start when the polls open at seven a.m. and last until midnight. Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai told News Five that the police will be making sure this law is enforced.
Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer
“ The law states that liquor should not be sold on election day, right? And it goes up until midnight. So for that entire day, no liquor should be sold. Even when it comes to hotels, they should not be selling liquor. And so if persons are false selling alcohol on that day, then the police will charge them, because it is an offence.”
Today, the People’s Democratic Movement (P.D.M.) unveiled its manifesto and introduced the four candidates running in next Wednesday’s general election. Led by Estevan Perrera, along with Deputy Leader Zenobia Young and Party Chairman George Myvett, the P.D.M. explained their reasons for seeking office. Although Perrera hasn’t officially entered the political race, belongs to a party that’s committed to bringing solutions for Belize.
Estevan Perrera
Estevan Perrera, Leader, People’s Democratic Movement
“Our manifesto says Belize deserves better. I mean there’s a lot more corruption in that government that I could talk about that would take me hours. So I’m just bringing you some simple things that they are doing. Even under the UDP, they built something up there in Port Loyola that was to take out the water from the canal. And that machinery is not even working. That’s $15 million that gone down the drain again that could have served the Belizean people. When will the Belizean people wake up?”
Zenobia Young
Zenobia Young, Deputy Party Leader, People’s Democratic Movement
“A third party brings fresh visions, new perspectives, and even challenges both dominant parties, the red and the blue to do better. It forces them to adapt and even to improve with healthy competition. So I urge you Belizean people, you know the struggles, you know the boat that you’re in, you know the old shoe that you’re wearing. For 44 years, we’ve been hearing the same old thing, seeing the same old faces, and there here wasn’t any change.”
George Myvett
George Myvett, Chairman, People’s Democratic Movement
“You have been wasting your votes for 44 years after independence. Forty-four years you have been wasting your vote because where you are, you’re in a worse position now than you were at independence. At independence, the poverty rate was 31 percent up to about five years ago. The poverty rate was 52%. You know what I mean? One out of two Belizeans can’t meet basic needs.”
P.D.M. Leader Estevan Perrera is running in Belize Rural Central, while the party is fielding Cornelius Galvez in Albert, Garry Matus in Queen Square, and Wilmore Tablada in Port Loyola. Perrera chose Belize Rural Central because he believes the area needs better streets, roads, and other infrastructure. The three Belize City candidates also shared their thoughts on areas they think need improvement.
Cornelius Galvez
Cornelius Galvez, Albert Standard Bearer, People’s Democratic Movement
“I believe that we can do better than what is going on right now. I introduced Social Security to the Belize people and Belizeans. And today, people can hardly get what they need from Social Security. Now, if I go to Social Security, they will tell me I too old, but anybody who gets a job, young, they can get social security. If a person reaches sixty, he cannot pay anymore. But the thing is this: I am still living, so why should it cut from me? If I want to pay social security for the rest of my life, that’s my prerogative. That should not be on the government to stop me from paying my security. When I stop pay or if I can’t pay, or if I get out, it will be there for somebody. Somebody will use it. So what is the use of having Social Security if you cannot get what you want from Social Security?”
Garry Matus
Garry Matus, Queen Square Standard Bearer, People’s Democratic Movement
“I see a lot of things in this country not done correctly and that is enough. I get tired of most corruption in this country, in Belize City. Both the politician, P.U.P. and the U.D.P. I sell tamales and ducunu. We meet a lotta police on Albert Street, lazy, never patrol up the street. They stay down by the Indian di drink a Coke and pack a biscuit. Sometimes people need help and the police never come through. That is a limit in Queen Square Market in Belize City there’s a lot of contraband. Belize has to stop this. We need to sign this UNCAC one time.”
Wilmore Tablada
Wilmore Tablada, Port Loyola Standard Bearer, People’s Democratic Movement
“A lot of people in my area, in Port Loyola are suffering. Mr. Usher said he di give weh land, but I don’t see how, because people rent apartments in the neighborhood. Sometimes they come beg me for these small money to pay to rent because they don’t have no land or nothing. And the next thing weh dehn like do, dehn give the rich people the good land, and they give the poor people the land that they have to fill out. And the people can’t afford to fill it, so what do you think they do? They sell it. So, what the government should do is just try to help the poor people live better, because they can’t.”