The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Said Musa and members of his Cabinet met on Monday, January 7, at the Princess Hotel and Casino with members of the clergy for a breakfast meeting.
During the meeting, which was attended by a majority of Belize’s clergy, the Prime Minister announced that he will advise the Governor-General to dissolve the National Assembly and set Thursday, February 7th as Election Day.
The Prime Minister also announced that on that same day, Belizean voters will participate in a referendum which will be on a separate ballot on the question whether Belize should have an elected senate.
The Prime Minister said that he was honored that the clergy had come out in support and he asked them to pray for peace during the campaign period.
Notes:
* 5,159 – Number of electors in San Pedro & Caye Caulker (BRS) as of October 2007
* 73% – Percentage of voter turn-out at last municipal elections
* Voter turn-out has decreased of the past years as number of registered voters increases.
* Deadline for voter registration is Thursday, January 10, 2008
