“With no disrespect to the Chief Justice, he is not exactly known for timely, fast hearing and quick delivery of decisions. If we were to simply rest content with that order as it currently stands, there is no telling when we would be able to have the referendum. This government is determined to have a referendum,” Barrow said.
“We will not allow the Belizean people to be deprived of their fundamental right to decide this issue,” Barrow said.
Barrow said that after the government goes to the House of Representatives to “fix this mischief described by the Chief Justice”, the judge would hardly have a choice but to lift the injunction.
In regards to the length of the time period that would be required for Parliament to address the matter and for obstacles to be cleared so that the referendum can be held, Barrow went on to say that the Opposition is determined to delay the referendum for as long as they can.
“Once we get the parliamentary fix we would be good to go,” Barrow pointed out.
Barrow said that there are a number of options open to the government, but he said that he is not able to say which options the government will use, until after he has conferred with legal counsel.
Barrow said that the House of Representatives will meet this coming Friday and the Senate will meet on Monday.