PM Briceño says allowance cuts may sound good politically but could reduce constituency support
Prime Minister John Briceño is reconsidering plans to cut allowances for Cabinet ministers and area representatives. Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde had previously suggested these reductions to show empathy for citizens facing a high cost of living. While the idea may seem politically appealing, Briceño believes it could decrease support within constituencies.
By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño is backing away from the idea of cutting allowances for area representatives and Cabinet ministers. Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde had suggested reducing the allowances to show that the Government understands the struggles of ordinary Belizeans facing a high cost of living. At first, Briceño […] The post PM Briceño says allowance cuts may sound good politically but could reduce constituency support appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .