State Funeral for Former Area Rep David “Dido” Vega

At the beginning of his official address during the inaugural sitting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceño announced that David Vega will be given a state funeral on a date that is yet to be determined.

Prime Minister John Briceño

“It is with a sad heart that I inform the nation of the passing this morning of the Honourable David “Dido” Vega.  David, known to us as Dido, would have been swearing the same oath as we did earlier. On behalf of all of us, I extend to his family, to the people of Corozal Bay and to the nation, our heartfelt condolences to the Honourable David Vega’s family. The Honourable David Vega will be given a state funeral and all flags will be flown at half-mast over the entire country until the date of his funeral.”