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Disgruntled “BRN” Resident Ask Opposition To Rethink Major Lloyd Jones’ Endorsement
posted (May 8, 2015)
Retired Major Lloyd Jones... He was recently announced as PUP's replacement in Belize Rural North after 7 months without a standard bearer in that constituency. But, it appears that he's been met with some resistance in the communities he is expected to win over.

Today, our newsroom was emailed a press release from a nameless, faceless individual who purports to speak on behalf of the voters of Belize Rural North. It is unsigned, and there is the very high possibility that it is only political mischief. But, on the off-chance that it isn't, the release says, quote: "We the people of Belize Rural North are very sad and disgruntled over the fact that the Hon. Francis Fonseca, Leader of the Opposition and our beloved People's United Party, has said to us, indirectly, that we are foolish, dumb and not civilized. He calls the Prime Minister, Hon Dean Barrow a dictator when he himself, Hon. Francis Fonseca, is acting like one. He is not in power and look what he is doing and treating us the people and loyal supporters of the PUP."

Very strong words, but the release goes on to say, "He has endorsed Major Lloyd Jones for our constituency which is wrong as he is from Belize Rural Central and to be more exact BDF Housing Site, Beverly Hills, Lord's Bank Village. Major Lloyd Jones has never lived a day of his life in Belize Rural North and does not have a clue of the way we are living and what our needs are."

As if, that wasn't threatening enough, the release adds, "We are residents of 18 villages out of the 27 in Belize Rural North and if Hon Francis Fonseca does not withdraw Major Lloyd Jones' candidacy, both he and the Major will feel the wrath of our hands not going in ink to vote."

We were not able to get in contact with Major Lloyd Jones this afternoon, but we intend to do so as soon as possible to get a reaction.

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