A high-stakes request for an independent criminal investigation into Trinidad and Tobago’s statutory national intelligence framework has been formally submitted to the country’s Police Service, driven by growing public concerns over repeated violations of two key national security laws. The demand comes from three legal practitioners — Criston J Williams, Blaine Sobrian and Aaron Lewis — of the Port-of-Spain-based Quantum Legal firm, who represent three clients facing separate national security-related actions: detained citizens Earl Richards, Rajaee Ali, and Canadian vlogger Christopher Hughes, who is also known publicly as Chris Must List.
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Guyana in talks with Belize, St Kitts & Nevis for e-ID card travel – Guyana Times
In a major push to deepen regional integration across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Guyana has entered formal discussions with Belize and St. Kitts and Nevis to extend its successful electronic identification (e-ID) card travel initiative beyond its existing passport-free travel agreement with Barbados, senior government officials have confirmed.
Zulfikar Ally, Guyana’s Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, revealed the new negotiations in an exclusive interview with Guyana Times this week, noting that exploratory talks are also underway with multiple other CARICOM member states interested in joining the cross-border travel framework. The development comes less than six weeks after Guyana and Barbados launched their joint e-ID travel program on July 1, which allows eligible citizens of both nations to cross borders seamlessly without requiring traditional paper passports.
The bilateral initiative was first announced in May 2026, framed by both governments as a landmark step toward breaking down travel barriers and strengthening people-to-people connections across the Caribbean. Speaking at a ceremony marking the first passport-free trip between the two countries earlier this year, Ally made clear that the Barbados partnership was only the first phase of a broader regional ambition. “We’re not gonna stop here. This card will also be used for travel throughout the Caribbean,” he stated at the time.
Ally reaffirmed this goal in a social media video posted to his ministry’s official channels over the weekend, following his attendance at the 51st Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in Saint Lucia. He noted that the regional summit generated significant interest from other member states, with multiple nations indicating they want to integrate their own digital identification systems with Guyana’s platform to enable reciprocal e-ID travel.
As of mid-July 2026, more than 31,000 Guyanese residents have already completed registration for the national e-ID card. Currently, registrations are processed at five permanent Government Service Centres spread across Guyana’s most populous regions: Cotton Field in Region Two, Leonora in Region Three, Fort Wellington in Region Five, Port Mourant in Region Six, and the Region Four Main Office in Georgetown’s Campbellville neighborhood. To expand access, the government is fast-tracking the opening of new centres in Bartica, Kamarang, Linden, and Lethem, which Ally expects to begin operations within the next few weeks. Officials are also developing standalone registration stations across the country, and are exploring a plan to allow e-ID registration at the same time citizens apply for traditional passports to streamline the process.
Ally urged residents who have not yet registered to take advantage of the existing facilities to obtain their cards ahead of further regional expansion. “I hope to see those of you who have not gone yet to get your e-ID cards that you go out very soon to utilise the centres to get them done,” he said in the Saturday video.
The government has set a national target of 200,000 total e-ID enrolments by the end of 2026, according to Data Protection Commissioner Aneal Giddings, who spoke to the Department of Public Information in May. Beyond cross-border travel, the digital ID system is designed to streamline access to both government and private sector services, allowing citizens and eligible residents to complete transactions and access information securely using a single, standardized identity document.
Applicants for the e-ID are required to submit proof of Guyanese citizenship, a photo ID, and proof of address, with acceptable supporting documents including birth certificates, existing national IDs, driver’s licences, utility bills, and Tax Identification Number certificates. Giddings emphasized that the new digital card is not designed to replace existing forms of identification such as passports, driver’s licences, or Guyana Elections Commission ID cards at this stage of the program.
In addition to facilitating travel and public services, the e-ID program also includes a regulatory component for foreign residents. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo explained in 2025 that the card will be mandatory for all non-citizen residents, enabling the government to track and identify foreign nationals living in the country. Under the upcoming rules, foreign residents without a valid e-ID will be barred from opening bank accounts and securing formal employment, as employers will be required to verify possession of the document. “At any given moment, we will know of all of the people who are in our country who are not Guyanese and wherever they’re from. We will have their biometrics too so when we put in the 3,000-4,000 security cameras around the country, we will be able to tell you exactly where they are,” Jagdeo said at the time.
The e-ID initiative traces its origins back to 2023, when the Guyanese government signed a $35.4 million contract with Germany-based identity solutions provider Veridos Identity Solutions to design and deploy the national digital identification system.
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Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs advances Diversionary Caution System as a Major Justice Sector Reform
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis — July 15, 2026 — The nation’s Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, in partnership with the UNDP PACE Justice Project and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is hosting a four-day capacity-building training for the new Diversionary Caution System, a landmark initiative to reshape the country’s criminal justice sector through more proportional, restorative practice. The training, which runs from July 13 to 16 at a venue in Royal St Kitts, is split into two targeted phases to equip key stakeholders with the knowledge to roll out the reform.
The first phase, concluded on July 14, brought together roughly 60 frontline police officers to learn the legal parameters and operational protocols of the new framework. The ongoing second phase, which concludes July 16, gathers an additional 50 stakeholders representing a cross-section of justice and support institutions, including the national judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the private legal profession, court administration, His Majesty’s Prison, public social service agencies, contracted rehabilitation providers and other relevant government bodies.
At its core, the Diversionary Caution System establishes a legally structured, regulated alternative to traditional prosecution for eligible, low-level offenders. Rather than automatically pursuing court processing for minor offences, the system directs qualifying cases toward timely, proportionate accountability through a range of tailored interventions. These can include victim reparation, financial compensation, formal apologies, therapeutic counselling, targeted rehabilitation programming, restorative justice practices, educational courses, social support services and other evidence-based interventions approved under the framework.
The initiative prioritizes restorative justice and rehabilitation over punitive processing for eligible cases. Its core goals extend beyond responding to the offence itself: it aims to address the harm caused to victims and communities, support lasting behavioural change, cut rates of recidivism, and help eligible offenders successfully reintegrate into their families and local communities. Critically, the system retains formal prosecution for serious offences, repeated offending, violent crimes, exploitation cases, and any matter that requires full court intervention, ensuring public safety remains a central priority.
A diversionary caution can only be granted if strict legal criteria are met. These requirements include sufficient evidence to support a prosecution, a voluntary admission of responsibility by the offender, informed consent to participate in the diversion process, and a formal assessment confirming diversion serves the public interest. The framework also mandates meaningful victim engagement, standardized official record-keeping, regular monitoring of compliance with intervention conditions, clear consequences for breach of terms, and ongoing institutional oversight to ensure consistent, accountable application across all cases.
Opening the initial police training session, Attorney General Garth Wilkin emphasized that the reform is not intended to excuse criminal behaviour. Instead, he explained, the system is designed to ensure the justice system delivers the right response for each individual case. Wilkin reiterated that diversion must operate within a transparent legal framework, anchored in evidence, voluntary consent, victim input, proper documentation, ongoing oversight, and clear consequences for noncompliance. He added that successful national rollout will require disciplined practice and coordinated collaboration across all relevant institutions, from law enforcement and prosecution services to judicial bodies, social service providers and government ministries.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry echoed Wilkin’s remarks in his opening address to participating officers. “The Diversionary Caution System represents a modern approach to policing and justice,” Henry stated. “For the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, this initiative reinforces our commitment to fair, proportionate, and evidence based policing.” He also stressed that it is critical all law enforcement officers fully understand the legal requirements and operational responsibilities tied to the new framework to ensure consistent implementation.
To support practical implementation, the reform will be backed by a national Directory of Programmes and Service Providers. This centralized resource will help authorized officers and justice institutions quickly identify vetted, appropriate services to match the intervention conditions attached to a diversionary caution, including counselling, rehabilitation, restorative justice programming, education, social support, and employment readiness training. The directory ensures intervention conditions are not just procedural formalities, but are connected to real-world services that address the underlying drivers of offending, support accountability, and enable effective monitoring of compliance.
The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has credited the UNDP PACE Justice Project with playing an instrumental role in advancing the reform from policy development to operational readiness. The project has provided financial, programmatic, and institutional support to help the ministry build out the framework and prepare for national launch. UNODC, meanwhile, has served as a key technical partner, leading the design and delivery of the four-day training program. UNODC worked closely with local officials to adapt training content to align with St. Kitts and Nevis’ unique legal, institutional and operational context, and provided hands-on guidance and support to both police officers and senior justice sector stakeholders.
The combined support from UNDP and UNODC has ensured the reform is not only enshrined in national legislation, but also backed by the institutional expertise, operational guidance, and cross-sector partnerships required for effective, sustained implementation. The Diversionary Caution System forms a core part of the St. Kitts and Nevis government’s broader agenda to modernize justice administration, strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice, reduce unnecessary case backlogs and pressure on the court system, and build a criminal justice system that is firm, fair, proportionate, restorative, and trusted by the public. The ministry extended gratitude to all national, regional, and international partners that have contributed to advancing the reform.
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Four Financial Services Bills Receive First Reading in the Nevis Island Assembly
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – July 14, 2026 marks a key milestone for regulatory modernization in Nevis’ growing financial services sector, as four targeted amendment bills to upgrade the island’s core financial legislation passed their first reading during a weekly sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly. The legislative package was formally introduced by Honourable Mark Brantley, who serves dual roles as both Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance within the Nevis Island Administration (NIA).
The four bills put forward by Brantley cover every major segment of Nevis’ corporate and international financial ecosystem: the Companies Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2026, and the Nevis International Banking (Amendment) Bill 2026. All four proposals completed the required first reading step immediately after their introduction to the chamber.
Following the completion of the first reading process, the Nevis Island Assembly adjourned sine die, meaning no fixed date for the next sitting has been scheduled at this time. This procedural move paves the way for further stakeholder consultation, committee review, and amendment ahead of the second reading and final vote that will determine whether the reforms become law.
The proposed amendments are widely framed as a strategic effort to strengthen Nevis’ overall financial services regulatory framework. Updates to corporate, limited liability company, and international banking rules are expected to bring the island’s regulatory standards in line with evolving international best practices, boost transparency, and reinforce Nevis’ competitiveness as a global offshore financial center. This press release was originally issued by the NIA and published in full by SKNVibes.com, which notes it does not edit original submissions for spelling or grammar, and the views contained do not necessarily represent those of the outlet, its sponsors, or advertising partners.
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CARICOM Endorses Revised Ten-Point Reparations Manifesto
From July 5 to 8, 2026, the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government concluded in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, marking a major milestone in the regional bloc’s decades-long campaign for reparatory justice. At a post-summit press briefing, CARICOM Chair and Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre shared key outcomes with reporters, emphasizing that every deliberation at this year’s gathering was anchored by one core mission: lifting quality of life for all people across the CARICOM region.
A centerpiece decision from the summit saw all heads of government formally approve the updated *Revised CARICOM Ten Point Plan for Reparatory Justice: A Manifesto for the Coming Enlightenment*, a framework crafted by the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC). The plan formalizes the bloc’s formal demand for redress from European nations for two centuries of atrocities: the transatlantic slave trade and the systematic genocide of Caribbean Indigenous peoples.
Pierre laid out the bloc’s clear roadmap to advance the reparations agenda in the coming months. Key upcoming actions include deepening strategic collaboration with the African Union to build global momentum, maintaining a unified, high-profile CARICOM delegation at the November 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, hosting the Third Regional Conference on Reparations in Barbados, and officially opening the Newton Slave Burial Ground Memorial to honor victims of chattel slavery on the island.
Parallel to the official summit, a dedicated CARICOM Reparations Forum was convened on July 6, co-hosted by the Government of Saint Lucia and the CARICOM Secretariat. The closed dialogue centered on three critical themes: the global framework for enlightenment, standardizing reporting on socio-economic reparatory justice, and integrating reparations work into regional sustainable development goals. The forum reinforced CARICOM’s longstanding commitment to centering reparations as a core pillar of just, equitable development across the Caribbean.
Leading experts and reparations advocates headlined the forum, including CRC Chair Sir Hilary Beckles, Saint Lucia National Reparations Committee Chair Earl Bousquet, and CRC member Ambassador Dr. June Soomer. In his keynote address, Beckles highlighted a landmark recent international win for the movement: the United Nations’ adoption of a formal declaration that classifies the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and the system of racialized chattel slavery as the gravest crime against humanity in recorded history.
Beckles framed the UN declaration as a turning point that shifts the global conversation forever. “For 300 years, there were ongoing debates over whether we even had a legal case for reparatory justice,” he explained. “The answer now is yes. The case has been made. There’s nothing more to discuss whether there’s a case or not. The question now is implementation and demand. That’s where we are now at this moment. That is why Africa and the CARICOM are now in league, providing global leadership for the next phase.”
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Minister Smith Urges Bipartisan Support for US Negotiations, Says Relationship Too Important to Politicize
On Tuesday, Anthony Smith Jr., a ruling party member of parliament in Antigua and Barbuda, issued a public appeal for bipartisan collaboration as the nation advances negotiations with the United States centered on the potential transfer of third-country nationals. Speaking during parliamentary debate over a resolution that lays out formal guidelines for ongoing talks, Smith emphasized that the decades-long strategic and economic bond between Antigua and Barbuda and Washington carries too much national weight to be weaponized for partisan advantage.\n\nSmith, who expressed open support for the negotiating framework resolution, pushed back against attempts by opposition lawmakers to frame the talks as a partisan political controversy. He noted that while he was disappointed by efforts to turn the issue into political capital, he was not caught off guard by the maneuvering. Instead of turning the negotiations into a political football, Smith argued, all elected representatives should prioritize educating the public on just how critical the U.S.-Antigua and Barbuda relationship is to the nation’s long-term prosperity.\n\nDrawing a direct line between bilateral ties and national economic stability, Smith laid out key data to back his case: roughly 80% of all goods imported into Antigua and Barbuda originate from the United States. Beyond trade, he highlighted two foundational pillars of the nation’s economy that depend on strong relations with Washington: the dominant tourism sector, which draws millions of American visitors annually, and the domestic banking industry, which relies heavily on correspondent banking relationships with U.S. financial institutions.\n\nSmith warned of severe consequences if those ties were damaged: “Imagine we lost our correspondent banking relations. How would we accept U.S. funds? How would we be able to purchase goods overseas?” He stressed that maintaining productive, positive relations with the U.S. is non-negotiable for the country’s economic health, and that a unified parliamentary signal of support would strengthen the government’s hand at the negotiating table.\n\nAddressing concerns that the resolution would grant the executive branch unchecked authority to strike a deal, Smith pushed back on that characterization, clarifying that the text is designed to establish robust guardrails rather than a blank check for negotiations. “The resolution is not a blank check; it is a shield,” he explained. “It gives us permission to continue negotiating, but to negotiate with a framework that protects our people.”\n\nSmith went on to outline the specific protective provisions baked into the resolution. These include a ban on any automatic or open-ended transfer program, a requirement that every proposed transfer is reviewed and approved on an individual case-by-case basis, and the enshrinement of Antigua and Barbuda’s absolute right to reject any individual transfer request. Additional provisions cap the total number of people the country can accept based on its current national capacity, and mandate that all costs related to housing, healthcare, administration, and onward movement of transferred individuals must be fully pre-funded, eliminating any potential financial burden on Antigua and Barbuda’s taxpayers.\n\nThis framework, Smith argued, strikes a careful balance between international cooperation and national sovereignty, allowing Antigua and Barbuda to uphold its reputation as a responsible, collaborative member of the global community while protecting the interests of its citizens and the integrity of its borders. He closed by renewing his call for opposition lawmakers and the general public to get behind the government’s approach, noting that the resolution creates the structured guidance necessary to reach a final agreement that delivers maximum benefit to all people of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Somohardjo na verhoor: Ik heb mijn kant van het verhaal verteld
In a development in an active criminal investigation in Suriname, former minister and sitting National Assembly member Bronto Somohardjo from the Pertjajah Luhur (PL) party was questioned by authorities for approximately two hours on Tuesday.
The questioning came weeks after Suriname’s National Assembly approved a request from the Public Prosecution Service to formally charge Somohardjo, a vote that resulted in the lifting of his parliamentary immunity. This procedural step cleared the way for law enforcement to advance the ongoing criminal investigation that has been underway against the lawmaker.
Following his interrogation, Somohardjo spoke publicly with local Surinamese outlet Starnieuws, stating he was satisfied that he finally had the opportunity to present his side of the narrative surrounding the case. He emphasized that he had answered every question put to him truthfully to the best of his knowledge, and had extended full cooperation to the investigative team.
“I am glad that I finally got the opportunity to tell my version of events,” Somohardjo told reporters. “I answered all questions honestly and to the best of my knowledge, and I have given my full cooperation to the investigation.”
The lawmaker added that he would not be commenting on the specific content of questions asked or statements he gave during questioning, out of respect for the ongoing investigation. He also stressed that he retains full confidence that the probe will be conducted in a careful, objective and independent manner.
Amid the ongoing investigation, Somohardjo confirmed that he will continue to fulfill his duties as an elected member of the National Assembly without interruption. His priority, he says, remains serving the people of Suriname and carrying out his responsibilities as their elected representative.
Local reporting also indicates that Somohardjo is not the only person targeted in this investigation, with multiple additional suspects currently identified by authorities as part of the case.
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Constitutional Showdown Over Ombudsman Post
A high-stakes constitutional conflict that has the potential to reshape the autonomy of one of Belize’s most critical government oversight bodies is currently working its way through the national judicial system. The dispute centers on retired Major Gilbert Swaso, a former head of the Ombudsman’s Office, who is asking courts to rule on whether the Belizean government violated foundational constitutional limits when it made the decision not to renew his appointment.
Swaso has formally filed a legal claim against the Government of Belize, arguing that the administration failed to uphold the legally binding terms and conditions that govern the Ombudsman’s Office. Beyond procedural grievances, the former ombudsman alleges the non-renewal of his post in December 2025 was an act of retaliation. Specifically, he claims the government targeted him in response to a ruling he issued against the state related to a high-sensitivity Freedom of Information request.
On July 14, 2026, the legal process officially moved forward with a case management hearing, where justices set a clear procedural timeline ahead of the scheduled full trial on November 20, 2026.
Speaking after the initial hearing, Swaso outlined the next steps in the legal process: “Today was basically the first date that initiated the constitutional case that I had filed against the Attorney General of Belize. Today was the case management. So during the case management respective days were set, where in the first instance the Office of the Attorney General is required to make a response by this Friday and then subsequently we need to rebut and respond by the seventh of August. The exchange of responses and rebuttals will continue until the trial date, which is set for the twentieth of November 2026.”
Swaso emphasized that the outcome of the case extends far beyond his personal employment status, framing the conflict as a make-or-break moment for the core principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law in Belize. “Certainly there are a number of issues within this case, primarily the issue as it relates to the independence of the office of the Ombudsman. That is a case which we believe is very critical for justice, for transparency and accountability within the country of Belize and so the independence of the office of the Ombudsman must remain as stipulated by the constitution and the Ombudsman Act and also other issues that deals with the apparent violation of the constitution.”
This report is a transcript of a televised evening newscast, with all non-English statements transcribed using a standardized spelling system for Belizean Kriol.
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Government Taken to Court Over Ombudsman Vacancy
In a legal challenge that puts a spotlight on unaddressed gaps in Belize’s constitutional governance, social advocate Jeremy Enriquez has launched a lawsuit against the Government of Belize over the prolonged vacancy in the Ombudsman’s Office, a key institution designed to hear public grievances against state systems.
The office has remained without an appointed leader for months, a gap that Enriquez argues is far more than a minor administrative oversight. In his view, the failure to fill the critical constitutional position is nothing less than a deliberate denial of justice for Belizean citizens who rely on the ombudsman to advocate for them when disputes with government and public bodies arise.
Retired Major Gilbert Swaso, the former Ombudsman who previously held the role, has publicly thrown his full support behind Enriquez’s legal action, calling on all Belizeans to stand with the challenge. Swaso emphasized that the office serves as a critical lifeline, particularly for the most vulnerable segments of Belizean society, who often lack the financial resources to pursue formal legal action through the traditional court system.
“Certainly, Mr. Enriquez is exercising a right which I believe every Belizean should be concerned and join, because it is to my view important to have such a constitutional office open and available for vulnerable people in particular to access,” Swaso stated in comments carried by local broadcast media. “We all know how difficult it is economically. So if you are now asking vulnerable people who are challenged, to get any finances to get a case resolved, I believe that is not fair and not just being given to those people. So I personally applaud Mr. Enriquez’s effort and I believe that every Belizean should join hands and come on deck with what Mr. Enriquez is doing at this time.”
For Enriquez, the lawsuit is not only aimed at forcing the government to fill the vacancy immediately. He has framed the legal action as a long-term safeguards measure, intended to ensure that such a prolonged gap in this critical public institution never occurs again in Belize.
This report is based on a transcript of an evening television news broadcast from July 14, 2026.
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Will Old Constituency Boundaries Decide New Elections?
As hundreds of Belizean residents prepare to register or re-register their voting eligibility ahead of the March 2027 municipal elections, a growing constitutional crisis is brewing over outdated constituency boundaries that have not been updated in more than two decades.
The controversy dates back to a 2025 legal challenge led by prominent social activist Jeremy Enriquez, whose legal team secured a landmark ruling in favor of court-ordered redistricting from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Most recently, the CCJ delivered a supplementary victory for Enriquez and his lead legal counsel, Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan, striking down a controversial wasted costs order issued against the pair by former Justice Tawanda Hondora. Enriquez described the original costs order as a blatant, politically motivated retaliatory attempt to bar Ramlogan from practicing in Belize and discredit the redistricting campaign, a claim that the CCJ’s ruling effectively validated when it tossed out the order entirely.
Despite the string of legal wins for reform advocates, the electoral map of Belize remains entirely unchanged, creating severe representation imbalances across constituencies. Data on current voter rolls illustrates the stark disparity: major constituencies including Stann Creek West, Belmopan, and Belize Rural South each house more than 10,000 registered voters, while smaller urban constituencies such as Fort George, Mesopotamia, and Queen Square have fewer than 3,000 registered voters each. This malapportionment means that votes in smaller constituencies carry exponentially more weight than those in larger, growing districts, a violation of the democratic principle of one-person, one-vote that Enriquez and other critics argue contradicts Belize’s constitution.
From the beginning of the legal challenge, government officials have pushed back against Enriquez’s petition, primarily criticizing the timing of his demand for redistricting. In comments from February 2025, Prime Minister John Briceño argued that if reform advocates were serious about changing constituency boundaries, they could have raised the issue much earlier, framing the lawsuit as a politically motivated stunt timed to coincide with upcoming electoral cycles.
Following the 2025 general election, Briceño made a public commitment to complete the redistricting process by the end of 2025. When that deadline passed without any progress, the prime minister pushed the deadline to the end of 2026 during a December 2025 statement. Now, halfway through 2026, Enriquez and reform advocates say there is no visible evidence that the redistricting process has even begun, even as the 2027 municipal election rapidly approaches.
Enriquez says that after multiple broken promises, activists are holding out little hope that the Briceño administration will meet its new 2026 deadline, but still calling on the prime minister to uphold his pledge. “The Prime Minister, we hope this time, after several repeated promises, we hope that this time his promise has some measure of integrity,” Enriquez said. “He took responsibility for the past failures. He had promised that by the end of 2025 redistricting could be done, and if not, by the end of 2026. We are more than halfway of 2026, and we hope that it will be completed as he said it will.”
If the Briceño government fails to deliver the long-promised redistricting before March 2027, Enriquez says activists will return to the courts to block the election from proceeding under the unconstitutional outdated boundaries. “We will pursue this matter in court to establish that this cannot be repeated,” Enriquez said. “This violation of the supreme law by rogue political parties cannot be repeated, and they must respect and abide by the constitution as they swore to uphold.”
This report was compiled from original on-the-ground reporting by Shane Williams of News Five.