Tracy Panton Wants to Mediate with Moses “Shyne” Barrow

Tracy Panton wants to hold mediation with Moses “Shyne” Barrow. Her legal team, Arnold & Co., is urging mediation in the ongoing leadership dispute within the United Democratic Party (UDP). The firm proposed two potential mediators—Deborah Swift and Consuelo Godfrey—suggesting this path could prevent further costly litigation.

In a letter, the firm stated, “We believe that mediation would be beneficial to the parties and alleviate the need for any further protracted litigation with costs attendant to same.” It added, “We had filed a Notice of Selection of Mediator in which we identified either Deborah Swift or Consuelo Godfrey as possible mediators from the list of court-connected mediators. Perhaps you may wish to consider them or suggest a mediator(s) for our consideration.”

This follows Panton’s faction attempting to take over the UDP’s headquarters in October 2024. In November 2024, the court ruled in favour of Barrow’s team, restoring headquarters control. As a trial scheduled for March 31, 2025, looms, both sides are considering mediation.

This request comes as an announcement of this year’s election date is expected.