Tracy Panton Announces Shadow Cabinet 

Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton has unveiled a “newly reconstituted Shadow Cabinet” for the United Democratic Party. Panton, in a press release, said she convened its inaugural meeting on Wednesday.

“This body is tasked with critically examining the policies and actions of the Government, ensuring accountability, and presenting alternative solutions and recommendations where necessary.”

Panton says she is the interim leader of the UDP following a convention at CIVIC where delegates voted to recall Moses “Shyne” Barrow. Meanwhile, Barrow says he remains leader of the UDP.

Panton says that Shadow Cabinet members have been appointed to correspond with the Ministries that form Belize’s Executive Government. “Each member of the Shadow Cabinet has pledged to closely monitor the policies and initiatives undertaken by their respective government Ministries to safeguard the interests and well-being of all Belizeans.”

According to Panton, the Shadow Cabinet will convene weekly to review government actions and develop their policy responses. Additionally, they will host quarterly press briefings to engage the public, offering updates and analyses of government decisions and fostering greater transparency and public involvement.