Dolores Balderamos-Garcia Embraces New Role

Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, who is the aunt of Thea Garcia-Ramirez, has confirmed that this will be her final term in office. She mentioned that she’s ready to support her niece, the newly appointed Minister of Human Development, whenever needed. When asked if she would have preferred a more senior role in the Briceño Cabinet, Minister Garcia confidently stated that her new position is indeed a senior one.

 

Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of State, O.P.M.

“I have served with distinction under the governments of both Said Musa and John Briceno. I have been privileged to do so. Having bene in politics for a long, long period, I embrace a new role and I will continue to serve to the best of my ability. The decision is the prime minister’s I will embrace it, continue to serve and I will be able to carve out some of the role I will play. At this point my top priority is the people of Belize Rural Central who has reelected me with  and overwhelming mandate. So, that will be my top priority.”

 

Reporter

“Will you be working with Ms. Thea seeing she will be taking over the mantle you leave behind?”

 

Dolores Balderamos- Garcia

“If she request then certainly, but being senior minister of state in the office of the prime minister, the directives and request of the office of prime minister will of course comes first.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Would you have wished for more of a senior position or a substantive ministry role?”

 

Dolores Balderamos-Garcia

“No, this is a senior position which I will absolutely embrace.”