And while the PUP celebrated 74 on Saturday, the UDP celebrated 51 on Friday. Shyne Barrow gathered his loyalists at the party headquarters for what looked like a lively - if small celebration for party insiders.

Though the party is in the middle of a politically costly split, a release says, quote, "We have within us the power to form the next Government of Belize once we stay focused and engaged with the people we want to serve."

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