He stood and delivered a 35 minute address in Belmopan on Independence Day.  But, it seems Prime Minister Barrow can’t stand much.  Today, it was announced that - for the second time in 6 weeks - he’s traveling abroad to seek treatment for his ailing back. 

A press release says he left the country today for a medical consultation appointment relating on his back. He turns on Saturday - and Deputy Patrick Faber will hold over until then.

The Prime Minister had back surgery in Cuba exactly one year ago.