It's been a month since the Barrow Government has ended the controversial 30-day ban on the Sarstoon River. But, Opposition Leader John Briceño remains convinced that the Government wrongly used its executive powers to block Belizeans from entering a part of their territory.
Today, the lawsuit he brought against the Government went back before the Chief Justice for a very brief hearing today as part of it's continuation through the court process. Today, when his attorney exited court, we asked him what's next for the case that appears moot. Here's what he told us:
Godfrey Smith, Temp, Attorney for Claimant
"This morning they asked for some more time because his Excellency, the Governor General who is supposed to make the affidavit in response, was not in the jurisdiction. So they've been given until next week Monday to file that affidavit. After that, one week later on the 11th of July will be the first hearing where the time tabling and scheduling exercise will be done. So it's still at the preliminary stages."
Daniel Ortiz
"Does Mr. John Briceno have a valid point or is he wasting the courts time, his resources and his finances?"
Godfrey Smith, Temp, Attorney for Claimant
"No, I would say that even thou the SI has been revoked, I would put it this was Daniel, and no other issue is as impacting on the public consciousness of Belizeans."
The case goes back to court on July 11, and we'll keep following up on it.
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