Moses Shyne Barrow
BelizepoliticianMaleb. 19798.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Moses 'Shyne' Barrow is a notable Belizean politician and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP). He has been involved in various political controversies, including a recent legal dispute with Tracy Panton concerning contempt claims that were dismissed by the Belize High Court. Barrow's leadership has been challenged within the party, particularly regarding the ongoing factional disputes as the UDP prepares for upcoming general elections. He has publicly maintained his position as party leader, asserting that the operations at the UDP headquarters remain unchanged despite the internal conflicts.
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Moses 'Shyne' Barrow has thrown his support behind former Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley as a potential future leader of the UDP.
Shyne backs Darrell Bradley for UDP leader and says Panton cannot unify partyBelize· 2026-09-25
Hip hop legend Moses 'Shyne' Barrow has received the Key to Brooklyn from Borough President Antonio Reynoso, recognizing his significant contributions to music and politics over the past 25 years.
Hip hop icon Shyne honored with key to BrooklynBelize· 2026-09-11
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow is back for a sold-out concert at King's Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City, commemorating his first album.
Sold out King's Theatre in New York to host comeback concertBelize· 2026-09-11Moses 'Shyne' Barrow captivated audiences at the Kings Theatre with a powerful comeback concert celebrating his impact on the hip-hop scene.
Belizeans wave national flag as Shyne performs to sold-out audience in New YorkBelize· 2026-09-11Moses 'Shyne' Barrow reflected on Machel Montano's contributions to Belizean youth and musicians.
Shyne supports Machel Montano’s documentary "Journey of a Soca King… Like A Boss" screened in BrooklynBelize· 2026-09-11
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow, the leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), reported a burglary at his office.
electronics and high-end shoes stolenBelize· 2025-11-27Prime Minister John Briceño quipped that he almost misses former parliamentarian Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow.
“Government has lost control,” says Leader of the Opposition, but Government Ministers defend allocationsBelize· 2025-11-24
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow took to social media to extend his birthday blessings to the legendary rapper Snoop Dogg.
Moses “Shyne” Barrow joins hip-hop community in celebrating Snoop Dogg's birthdayBelize· 2025-10-23
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow, the Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), was honored with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during a ceremony at Mainseed Christian University.
Moses “Shyne” Barrow receives honorary doctorate from Mainseed Christian UniversityBelize· 2025-10-19Moses 'Shyne' Barrow returns to his first love, rap music, as today he revealed plans to return to the recording studio for his highly anticipated album, 'The Honorable Shyne.'
Shyne returns to the studio for new album “The Honorable Shyne” with Jermaine DupriBelize· 2025-10-18
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow, Leader of the UDP, reflected on the hurdles the party has overcome.
Outgoing UDP Leader Shyne Barrow says party moving forward in unity as constitution upheld, rule of law prevailed and democracy preservedBelize· 2025-10-14
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow, incumbent leader of the Opposition United Democratic Party, has issued a cease and desist letter against Channel 7 News news director Jules Vasquez.
Legal claim brought by "Shyne" Barrow over allegations of defamation and copyright infringementBelize· 2025-10-04
Rapper-turned-politician Moses “Shyne” Barrow is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone – the 25th anniversary of his debut album.
Moses "Shyne" Barrow announces 25th Anniversary World Tour commemorating debut albumBelize· 2025-09-29
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow blames Combs in part for events that derailed his life and career.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs used to be incredibly influential. Many of the people he helped to make stars aren’t talking about him
United States· 2025-05-16
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow is the leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Belize.
Unprecedented withdrawals hamper UDP but are not bad for Belizean democracy, says P.M.; PUP turns up pressure on Opposition in MesopotamiaBelize· 2025-02-27
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow is one of the candidates under the banner of the United Democratic Party (UDP).
Elections and Boundaries confirms 90 candidates in 29 constituencies for March 12 general electionsBelize· 2025-02-26
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow leads a faction of the UDP that has announced its support for Elvia Vega-Samos.
Vega-Samos shakes up Corozal Bay with independent runBelize· 2025-02-23
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow has condemned Belize’s escalating violence, describing the country as 'a failed state'.
UDP Leader Shyne Barrow calls Belize a 'Failed State' amid rising crimeBelize· 2025-02-23
Moses 'Shyne' Barrow announced that the United Democratic Party would support Elvia Vega-Samos rather than run its own candidate.
PUP announces its Corozal Bay Executive Committee expels Elvia Vega-SamosBelize· 2025-02-23Leader of the Opposition Moses 'Shyne' Barrow has filed an appeal of the High Court’s ruling earlier this week that his claims of contempt against Tracey Taegar-Panton are dismissed.
UDP Leader Moses Shyne Barrow to appeal dismissal of contempt rulingBelize· 2025-02-21
Moses Shyne Barrow acknowledged the complexity of the situation but insisted that nothing has changed regarding the UDP headquarters.
Belize High Court dismisses contempt claims against Tracy PantonBelize· 2025-02-15