Moses “Shyne” Barrow Produces High School Diploma

Leader of the Opposition Moses “Shyne” Barrow has produced his high school diploma after it was brought up by Freetown Area Representative Henry Charles Usher during the sitting of the House of Representatives today.

This following a fiery debate erupted as Usher fiercely defended the qualifications of Maria Rodriguez, who is being appointed as the auditor general, against criticisms from Barrow. In a heated back-and-forth, the Usher dismissed Barrow’s remarks as “pure nonsense” and accused him of attempting to undermine the credibility of the appointee.

Barrow questioned the qualifications of Rodriguez, suggesting they were unsubstantiated. In response, the Usher shot back, alleging that the opposition leader himself could not provide proof of his own academic credentials. “It is a fact that this whole country knows that the doctorate he claims to have is not in his possession and that he cannot show the country at any point,” the minister said.

Barrow quickly sought to correct the record, asserting that he holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Liberia. The Speaker of the House acknowledged the clarification, but the debate escalated as the Usher further alleged that even within the Barrow’s own party, members had asked him to produce his high school diploma, which he had yet to provide.

The Speaker intervened to restore order as tensions ran high, reminding members to maintain decorum.

However, Usher continued to press his point, stating that the Barrow’s main objective was to disparage the reputation of a hard-working senior public officer who has faithfully served Belize for years.

According to the document obtained by News 5, Barrow does have a high school diploma from City As School in New York City dated June 1997.