The medical board will approve non-Belizean doctors license to practice in Belize but these doctors are required to first serve at a government hospital facility for a certain period of time as well as satisfy other licensing requirements.

Unfortunately we don't have to imagine the town you are describing -we are living it everyday and playing with fate 24/7.

Absolutely the GOB needs to get some priorities straight - and as a community the islanders must identify its priorities and then begin lobbying.

There are always a few crusaders for each of the urgent issues facing the town but it is tough to get the full backing of the voting community until issues hit crisis point and actually affect the residents lives directly. So from time to time a family here and there may realize the problems of health care and make these problems known to the majority - but once the crisis has passed they just go back to their regular lives.

The best way to get the GOB to stand up and take notice is to have strong, incorruptible, dedicated, educated and passionate representation. And one man alone cannot take up this plight - it will take a concerted and organized effort.