PUP Aspirant Melhem Espat Discusses Challenges and Changes in Toledo East Division

PUP aspirant for the Toledo East division, Melhem Espat, was on The Morning Show yesterday where he spoke on a wide range of topics as they relate to life in the constituency.  There is a lot of eye opening issues discusses which we will share throughout the week.  For tonight, however, we share his view of the division, how much it has changed and how easy his opponents have it today.

The United Democratic Party is also on the campaign trail in the south. The Opposition Leader, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, and UDP Toledo East Candidate Dennis Williams were on the grounds this weekend speaking with residents. Barrow says that based on the feedback, he believes the district has an untapped tourism market. He explained that given the opportunity, Williams plans to boost the district’s economy by marketing its unique demographics and landscape. 

The bi-election is expected to take place by July 23.  The persons vying for the Toledo East seat are PUP’s Melhem Lisbey,Nicanor Requena, and Dr. Osmond Martinez.  For the UDP, the party has endorsed Dennis ‘Desho’Williams.  Wil Maheia will by running under the Belize Progressive Party and Ray Coleman as an independent.