Prime Minister John Briceño has addressed inquiries regarding a proposed outsourcing plan for cleaning services in Belize City, a move that could transfer responsibilities from the Belize City Council to a private contractor. While acknowledging the potential cost savings, PM Briceño admitted he was not fully briefed on the specifics of the plan. Currently, the Belize City Council spends over $33,000 weekly on grass maintenance and other cleaning tasks. Mayor Wagner and the contractor argue that outsourcing could reduce these expenses. When questioned whether this signals a return to privatization—reminiscent of former Mayor Bradley’s absorption of SEL and its employees—PM Briceño deferred, stating, “That’s a discussion for the mayor. I really don’t know; I just found out.” He emphasized that while he supports the initiative in principle, the final decision rests with City Hall. The Prime Minister’s cautious stance reflects the complexity of balancing fiscal efficiency with public sector responsibilities.