People’s United Party (PUP) supporters gathered on Pelican Street (across from Chico’s Meats) for the official swearing-in of the executive committee and the inauguration of the PUP Office.
At the head table were PUP Standard Bearer for Orange Walk Mr. Servulo Baeza; Standard Bearer for Corozal Bay, Mr. Gregorio Garcia Jr.; PUP Secretariat, Ms. Rachael Montejo; Party Chairman Mr. Henry Usher and Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South (BRS), Ms. Ana Patricia “Patty” Arceo.
The ceremony started at 4pm after a slight delay. Opening the ceremony was Ms. Rachael Montejo who briefly explained the expectations of the committee and the PUP law as it pertains to the executive body.
Brief endorsements were given by Mr. Baeza and Mr. Garcia Jr., followed by a speech by BRS Standard Bearer. Patty Arceo spoke on the many accomplishments of the PUP leadership on the island.
After her rallying speech, refreshments were served, and then the gathering moved over to Caye Caulker where the swearing in of the Caye Caulker’s Executive committee was held.
Opening hours for the office will be 8:30am – 12:00noon and 1:30pm – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. The office will be offering basic services such as assisting in the acquisition of birth certificates, as well as passport applications and so forth.
