But for now, Shyne remains in the House and on his first official day as Leader of the Opposition, he stood up briefly to give his comments on what he hopes to have his leadership represent.
He spoke about change and reform and the importance of the opposition to be held accountable, if they also expect the same from the government.
Hon. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition
"I stand here before you today as leader of the opposition, not because of political ambitions. I stand here before you because I am serious about the reform agenda, I am serious about accountability and I am serious about restoring public trust and confidence. I am serious about being a safeguard of our democracy, I am serious about ensuring the best public policies for the people of Belize. As leader of the opposition, I will hold not only the government accountable for its policies, but I will hold myself and the opposition members accountable."
"This is a turning point in the history of governance in our country. I have the fortitude and the political will to be the engine that helps to drive change for the better in Belize. Change is never easy, but change is necessary. Reform is uncomfortable, reform makes some unsettled. However, to empower and uplift our people reform we must."
