By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton says Belize’s economic progress should be measured by what families can afford at the supermarket and how much money remains in their pockets after paying their monthly bills.
In her Independence Day address, Panton argued that Belize’s economic conversation must move beyond headline statistics and focus more directly on household realities.
She said the rising cost of food, fuel, electricity, water, housing, education, transportation and production continues to place pressure on Belizeans.
Panton maintained that economic growth should be reflected in the market basket, household budgets and the communities where people live.
She called for increased local production, stronger support for small businesses, better paying jobs and policies aimed at leaving families with greater disposable income.
The Opposition Leader also raised concerns about Belize’s trade deficit, arguing that expanded trade agreements will only deliver meaningful results if Belizean products and services can compete and be supplied in sufficient quantities.
Panton’s address also acknowledged progress made since Independence, noting advances in areas including infrastructure, education, health care and economic opportunity over successive administrations.
She stressed, however, that those accomplishments belong to Belizeans across political, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds rather than to any single government.
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