U.D.P. Manifesto Covers All Bases

Carla Barnett

On Wednesday night, we brought you one aspect of the U.D.P. manifesto entitled, “The Best is Yet to Come.” That segment, handled by U.D.P. leader Dean Barrow, focused on public administration. But there was much more. That sexiness, as the U.D.P. leader referred to it, was announced by a host of U.D.P. candidates including newcomers Carla Barnett and Walter Garbutt.

Carla Barnett, U.D.P. Candidate, Freetown

“The next term will see investments increased in roads, bridges, drainage systems throughout the country…the funding of a transformation master plan to include ports and airports will set the stage for a major improvement in connectivity for the efficient and comfortable movement of people and goods. We will see investments in health, rural water and electrification and a massive investment in housing and education, while the productive sector can expect strategic investments to support growth in agriculture, tourism and services. Specifically, we will do the following – we will develop the Commerce Bight Port to support the productive sector. We will restructure the overall tax system to ensure equity and fairness in the collection of taxes and to encourage economic growth. We will put more people to work through job matching and training based on market demand.”

Walter Garbutt

Walter Garbutt, U.D.P. Candidate, Stann Creek West

“Develop a modern mixed and commercial zone at the Lake Independence Boulevard junction in Belize City where we will construct government offices, a national bus terminal, headquarters for the National Bank, DFC office, Police and Fire Stations, A community resources centre and retail outlets…construct a new road to Lamanai via Bermudian Landing and Lemonal….pave the road to Caracol with two points of origin at Georgeville and Santa Elena…continue the paving of North San Pedro Road to the Basil Jones Airstrip on beautiful Isla Bonita.”