And the Leader of the Opposition also challenged the UDP style of governance - which its PUP critics say is based on a strong patronage system for party loyalists, with little left for those who don't two the red party line.
Now, everyone knows that politics isn't supposed to make its way into the Independence Day addresses - but somehow it almost always does. And this year was no different:..
Hon. Francis Fonseca, Leader of the Opposition
"A growing political divide grounded in a troubling brand of governance which offers no regard or respect to duly elected representatives of the people who do not belong to the party in government. Political parties are important and necessary but once elected to government that political party and its leader have a solemn duty and obligation to serve the people of Belize wherever they may live and regardless of who they voted for."
Prime Minister Dean Barrow
"But once more I'm resolved not to respond in kind. After all, nothing should provoke-or excuse-any descent from dignity and statesmanship on Independence Day."
After that Barrow went on to recount the woes of the Musa Administration in its 7th year compared to the relatively calm political landscape that currently prevails.
But don't tell that to professional protestor Patrick Menzies! He barged in at the of the Prime Minister's speech trying to make a spontaneous protest - but was quickly carted away by police.
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