And finally from the Senate tonight, we report now on the debate discussing the appointment of attorney Estevan Perrera as the new Chairman of the Elections and Boundaries Commission.
All the Senators have agreed that he has their confidence as a Belizean with high integrity. What they are questioning, however, is whether or not he will be able to act impartially as the Chairman of the Commission.
Several of the parliamentarians of the upper house made sure to stress that he has served on politically-appointed posts under the ruling Barrow Administration. Here's the back and forth from today's Senate Meeting, on whether or not he is a suitable candidate for the job:
For the decision on this motion, the Business Senator called for a division, and after the National Assembly Clerk conducted the exercise, there were 7 votes in favor of Perrera's appointment, 5 votes against, and 1 abstention from the NGO Senator.
Since the majority of the Senate gave its approval, Perrera will become the new Chairman of the Elections and Boundaries Commission.
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