Pray for peace, that's what the council of churches wants you to do for this election. The Council sent out a release today urging all the parties involved in the election, quote, "to put the interests of the country above and beyond their own self-interest and allow the electoral process to be fair, peaceful and objective." End quote.

As for voters, the council says, quote, "say no to any form of political intimidation or enticement, such as receiving money for your vote… vote in concert with their conscience and on what is best for Belize.

And finally, the council's press release calls on all Belizeans to quote, "earnestly pray for a peaceful election." They are declaring Sunday, November 1st, a Day of Prayer for a peaceful and fair election. They conclude, quote, "May God's will be done on Election Day."

PUP Leader Francis Fonseca also met with un-named Church leaders today. According to a PUP PRESS RELEASE, they discussed the state of the educational system and the moral and spiritual direction of society.

The release adds that Fonseca pledged his party's commitment to a revitalization of the Church state partnership in education, quote, "with a view to restore…values-based education once provided through this partnership." Fonseca also confirmed the PUP's… respect for…the equal and inalienable right to life of children.