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Barrow Too Soft On Guatemala! Retired Major Lloyd Jones is holding the government to task

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Guatemalan military vessel lodged at Glover’s Reef

GOB has allowed Guatemala to violate Belize’s territorial integrity and sovereignty Moody’s warns about “Unsustainable Public Debt”

Corozal man accused of attempting to set wife on fire

80 yr. old seriously injured after falling into drain access

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They defend Faber’s Petrocaribe/ Tacos Fest

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Pg. 3 Jose Hernandez

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They defend Faber’s Petrocaribe/Tacos Fest

The People’s United Party expresses our deepest condolences to the family of Gerald Garbutt on the passing of our dear friend. May his soul rest in peace. For Sale By Order of the Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 26th day of January, 2004, between ROMAN CANTUN and LEIDIANA CANTUN both of 77 Pickstock Street, Belize City, Belize, Belize of the one part, and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LTD., of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 3 of 2004 at Folios 637 – 668, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of three months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land situate on the Dr. W.S. George Estate; Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, and being more particularly described as follows:- Starting at a concrete pillar at the North Westerly corner on a grid bearing of 117̊ 25’ 48” for a distance of 22.859 meters to a concrete pillar; Thence on a grid bearing of 27̊ 25’ 48” for a distance of 22.859 meters to a concrete pillar; Thence on a grid bearing of 117̊ 25’ 48” for a distance of 22.859 meters to a concrete pillar; Thence on a grid bearing of 27̊ 25’ 48” for a distance of 22.859 meters back to the starting point and delineated as Lot No. 44 on Plan by H.C. Fairweather, Chartered Land Surveyor dated 23rd September, 1995 and registered at the Lands Registry in Belmopan as Register No. 1, Entry 2468 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Now declared as Orange Walk Town – Registration Section – Block 4 – Parcel 3369). DATED this 17th day of June, 2015. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorney-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

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Belize City, June 17, 2015 “…my friends we were able in the Collet constituency to roll twenty-two loaded buses to Corozal Town today and we had a wonderful family day courtesy of Petrocaribe and our Prime Minister the Hon. Dean Barrow. We danced to Jorge Ernesto Babb and the Caribbean roots band. We bathe up inna di sea…you know the beautiful Corozal Bay sea weh look turquoise and milky and beautiful…we eat tacos and we eat pibil and we eat BBQ…we had a feast,” Patrick Faber speaking at Darrel Bradley’s Convention, Sunday, June 7, 2015. The above statement by Patrick Faber has drawn the ire of the Belizean public, as it reveals how the UDP is mismanaging Petrocaribe loan monies for wasteful political gimmicks. While organisations such as the Chamber of Commerce have condemned the misuse, UDP officials have found it strangely and brazenly appropriate to speak in its favor. Financial Secretary Joseph Waight had no problem with Faber’s use of borrowed Petrocaribe money to buy tacos and drinks for UDP supporters. He told PLUS TV News that people will simply always have an opinion. “Some people may have a problem with it and I can understand and respect their opinions. As far as expenditures are concerned, there is no problem. It was within the guidelines of the program,” he said. Waight has said nothing about the Government’s serious infractions of the Finance and Audit law by borrowing unlawfully and spending without proper authorisation. He also is yet to explain why the Petrocaribe loan monies have been used by the Government for paying salaries and bailing out private companies when its real purpose is poverty alleviation.

While Waight was singing for his supper, Godwin Hulse, was apparently singing to remain a team player. Hulse, the man who once championed accountability and transparency, and who wrestled the PUP administration in lobbying for the introduction of the Finance and Audit Reform, now finds himself on the other side. Hulse appears to have been so compromised by his UDP titles that he just remains quiet and goes with the flow. When asked by Channel 5 News if he had anything to say about Faber’s spending on tacos and happy drinks, Hulse responded that as an inside-Cabinet man he supports everything they do because his opinion “no longer counts”. “When I was outside the team that’s a different thing! I’m inside the team. So my view outside the team doesn’t count. When I’m outside the team that’s a different view! I’m inside the team and that’s how it works,” proclaimed Hulse.

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80 yr. old seriously injured after falling into drain access CitCo denies assistance, says “No Money Noh deh”

Belize City, June 17, 2015 80 year old Jose Hernandez says he is lucky to have survived a brutal accident he suffered last week Thursday, June 11th 2015. Hernandez broke his left elbow bone, and bruised and

scraped his chest, leg and back when he fell into a drain access which had apparently been covered with an old piece of board. Hernandez was riding his bicycle along the Philip Goldson Highway (Northern Highway), just after the Pallotti bus stop, when he rode over the drain access thinking it was safe. Instead, the wood cover crumbled and he

Moody’s warns about “Unsustainable Public Debt”

Belize City, June 18, 2015 A June report issued by Moody’s Investors Service has warned investors that Belize could be staring at looming “unsustainable public debt” and possibly even the need for another debt restructuring in 2018. Moody’s forecast of Belize’s economy is that it will continue along its’ current state as the “economic fundamentals, including its economic strength, have not materially changed”, which means things will continue dull and dead for a majority of Belizeans. There will be no new ideas or major investment spending in any new industry by the Government, and their dependency on “tourism” and some expected recovery in agricultural sector. GOB’s dependency on oil has been hampered by decreasing oil exports. Moody’s also warned that the country could face unsustainable debt in the coming years for a number of converging reasons: the still outstanding BTL and BEL compensation liabilities, increased amortization payments to bondholders and the increased political pork and barrel spending by the Barrow administration as the general elections nears. “The weaker fiscal outcome in fiscal-2014 constitutes a strong negative shock that, in the absence of a forceful fiscal adjustment, reduces fiscal space to absorb these contingent liabilities”, stated the report. It further explained how each could lead to worsening Belize’s economic outlook. “…the recognition of liabilities from Belize’s nationalizations could push public debt to above 90% of GDP, rendering debt unsustainable”, said the Moody’s report, referring to the Government’s takeover of Belize Telemedia Limited and Belize Electricity Limited from private owners. In both case, the Government is yet to compensate the owners. “The payouts from these nationalization cases are likely to come sometime around 2017, barring an out-of-court settlement with some of the claimants, which could potentially happen in 2015-16. On the debt service payments, the Moody’s report indicates that it will escalate due to an increase in the step-up coupon rate - amortization payments that should start in 2019. Moody’s expressed doubt that the Government will be able to meet these payments. “…the compensation amount from litigation claims due to the nationalization of BEL and BTL could push public debt into unsustainable levels. Faced with pressures that could translate into financial stress, the possibility of a pre-emptive debt restructuring remains high through 2017-18”, the report revealed. Furthermore, Moody’s, who apparently has come to learn of Barrow’s extravagant spending style for political/electoral purposes, considers that such spending will only increase the “risk of fiscal slippage”. It is not expected that the Barrow Administration will take this economic report seriously. The Government is so drunk on Petrocaribe loan monies that it is pretending that it is the pill for all of its headaches. But the real migraine is being endured by Belizeans who, despite all the concrete streets and Petrocaribe loan funds spending by UDP cronies, remain in poverty or continue jobless and dependent on meagre means of survival.

went almost face first on the concrete sidewalk. Two good Samaritans in the area helped him up, and he thought he was ok, until he felt a piercing pain on his left hand. He had to be rushed to the hospital. After five days of undergoing x-ray tests and receiving treatment for extreme pain, Hernandez was released from the hospital today, Wednesday, June 17th. But the senior citizen was slapped with a $567.37 bill upon leaving the hospital, creating an extra painful experience for him. The Senior Citizen said he went to the City Council office on North Front Street to see the Mayor, but he was told that the Mayor was not available to see him. Hernandez Continued on page 23

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GOB’s Illegal

Borrowing & Spending Belize City, June 15, 2015 On April 7, 2015, Ministry of Finance officials discovered that approximately $500,000 had gone missing from the Treasury Department in Belize City. The announcement was made on Thursday, April 16, by no less than the Prime Minister, Hon. Dean Barrow, who was briefed earlier that week on the case of the missing monies by Financial Secretary Joseph Waight. On April 24th 2015, the police escorted Treasury Department second class clerk David Enriquez, 28, to the Belize City Magistrate’s Court to be arraigned on charges in

connection with the missing money from the Government Treasury. He was charged with 3 counts of theft of “unlawfully diverting funds”. Since 2012, Prime Minister Barrow and his Ministers have (as per the Finance and Reform (Audit) Act) unlawfully borrowed over $260 million and spent over $76 million in loan monies. They haven’t faced any penalties. Instead, they get to write a law that says their crime is no longer a crime. How much you want to bet Treasury Clerk David Enriquez wished he had such powers.

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For Sale By Order of the Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 29th day of September, 2010, between ANDREW BARNES of 2712 Belama Phase III, Belize City, Belize of the one part, and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LTD., of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Vol. 29 of 2010 at Folios 1451 – 1516, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 142 situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District and bounded as follows:On the Northeast for 79.99 Feet by a Road Reserve; On the Southeast for 99.98 Feet by Lot No. 141; On the Southwest for 79.99 Feet by portions of Lot Nos. 147 and 148 and on the West for 99.98 Feet by Lot No. 143 and said land containing 888.613 Square Meters of land as shown in Entry No. 4496 Register No. 8 at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and thereon. DATED this 17th day of June, 2015. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorney-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

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UDP SELL OUT EXPOSED!!!

arlier this year the government of Belize instructed their highly paid attorney to “withdraw” the appeal against the Mayan Leaders Alliance (MLA) in the case where they (Mayan Leader Alliance) had won a Supreme Court decision and was awarded Customary Communal Land Rights for the lands (18 communities) they occupy in the southern part of Belize. The UDP Government of Belize told the Court that they are withdrawing their appeal because they recognized the Mayans are “squatters” and they have been squatting for over thirty (30) plus years therefore under the Laws of Belize they have earned the rights to the lands by occupation due to their initial squatting. All Belizeans know that squatting is illegal in Belize, so in essence the UDP government has classified the Mayan in Southern Belize as criminals, and then allow them to maintain possession of the lands. Of course many will argue that if the UDP government had proceeded with the appeal they would have lost. So by giving a temporary pass to the Mayan people the UDP government saved face and appeared as though they did something good. But let us look at what all the UDP Government did leading up to their conceding. In the Courts they initially challenged the Mayan Leaders Alliance’s claim vehemently and the UDP in nepotistic style brought in Lois Young Barrow and Denys Barrow (Prime Minister’s ex-wife and brother) as private attorneys to defend the case even though the Solicitor General office is staffed by over 20 plus attorneys and legal minds, who are paid with tax dollars to represent the Government. The UDP government lost the case both at the Supreme Court and Appeals Court level and were on their way to the Caribbean Court of Justice when the UDP government changed their tune and dropped the appeal. So why did the UDP government give up so easily and conceded? Well we got to thinking...why are Sedi Elrigton and Dean Barrow acting so suspiciously when dealing Guatemala? Why are they so willing to appease the Guatemalans every step of the way instead of defend Belize at all costs? Some have opined that the UDP leaders have already agreed and conceded that Guatemala will get what they are illegally claiming. This means that Belize will be cut in half, from the Sibun to the Sarstoon and given to Guatemala in exchange for major wealth untold. The UDP’s job is to get Belize to go to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) where the ruling will be made officially, declaring half of Belize to Guatemala and all lands in that area is for the ownership and use as the Guatemalan government see fit. Every single Belizean land owner will be disenfran-

chised and displaced immediately after that ruling by force and so will the Mayan people because their communal lands which are included in the concession area that will now be called Guatemala and under Guatemalan government. Call it conspiracy theory, call it what you want, because there is no other plausible explanation for the UDP government to have conceded to the Maya people after fighting them so bitterly and for so long. Now here is where things get even more sinister. We note that the Guatemalan sabre rattling intensified immediately after the UDP Government withdrew their fight against the Maya leaders (check the timeline). The Guatemalans smell blood and they are eager to get their hands on the Sibun to the Sarstoon prize. The UDP government had no problem conceding because they already know that portion of Belize will be awarded to Guatemala so couldn’t it be that they find it fruitless to fight for lands (Mayan communal lands) that will be given away should the UDP, Sedi and Dean go to the ICJ? Important in all of this is that Dangriga, Hope Creek, and Sarawee fall below the Sibun, therefore those lands are going to be in the UDP sanctioned give-away to the Guatemalans as settlement to the claim. Dangriga people will lose their land, their homes and everything that they believed was theirs because they have been sold out by the UDP government. There has been no victory for the Mayan people, as long as the despotic and deceitful UDP remain in office. It was their Waterloo, they just didn’t know it. It was their last stand as Belizeans in the south before they are pushed up north above the Sibun in a few months. They have been sold out by traitors and Judases. Our Mayas and Garifuna brothers and sisters should not realize this too late. However on July 8, Dangriga people can say loudly that they are aware of the UDP conspiracy with Guatemala and they will not allow their country to be sold out by UDP traitors. It is also clear that the Guatemalan gun boat had no reason to notify the Belizeans authorities it was travelling through Belizean territorial waters because their Guatemalans leaders have been preaching to them that those waters are Guatemalans waters bought and paid from the UDP traitors in office. A vote for the UDP in any election is a vote for giving away from the Sibun to the Sarstoon to Guatemala in the first instance. A VOTE FOR THE PUP is a VOTE FOR TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY, defence of all border lines and also a vote for a Government with “COJONES”.

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Barrow Too Soft With Guatemala! Belize City, June 17, 2015 The Opposition People’s United Party (PUP) has chastised the Dean Barrow Government’s handling of Guatemala’s outright acts of aggression and antagonism. The recent brazen acts by our hostile neighbors in the west include the inhumane treatment of five Belizeans that include a UDP politician detained in Guatemala, the clandestine intrusion of two Guatemalan gun boats which crashed on our reef last week, the military invasion of Sarstoon Island in Southern Belize two weeks ago, the kidnapping of patriotic Belizeans who were observing Belize’s territorial sovereignty at the Gracias a Dios border marker in February, and the illegal incursion of armed Guatemalans who shot and killed Special Constable Danny Conorquie deep into Belize’s territory at the Caracol Mayan site in September last year. It appears that with each act, the level of faceyness and disrespect increases – and almost in chorus the defense of Belize’s sovereignty by the Foreign Minister Sedi Elrington and Prime Minister Dean Barrow weakens!! The latest incursion by Guatemala took place in the wee hours of Thursday last week. Two gun boats entered Belize’s maritime area without even asking for permission from our authorities. What was their purpose and mission remains a mystery! Their story, at least as told for them by the Belize government is that they had mechanical problems and drifted into Belize’s waters and eventually got stuck on Glovers Reef. The Belize Government believes that story. But the Belizean people don’t. Reports from persons on the island when the incident occurred are than they heard a very loud bang, and when they checked they saw the Guatemalan military boat jammed on the island. Additionally, our authorities have confirmed that they received no S.O.S. call the “drifting” Guatemalan vessel. Or even a notice that they would be travelling near Belize’s waters. Retired Belize Defense Force Major, Lloyd Jones, is one of our most vocal Belizean maritime experts. This week he challenged the Government’s account of what they said took place. “The prudent thing to do would have been to sound a mayday and ask the Belizean authorities for assistance. They did no such thing. Secondly, when the vessel lost power or steering, if we are to believe the official narrative, there was another vessel that was nearby, another Guatemalan Vessel that was nearby, why didn’t that vessel take the distressed vessel under tow to prevent it from one; entering Belize’s territorial waters and in particular prevent it from going aground on the reef?” asked Major Jones. Jones, who is also the PUP Standard Bearer for Belize Rural North, had retired as the Commanding Officer of the BDF’s Maritime. Today is among the chief advisors to the People’s United Party Leader Hon. Francis Fonseca, on maritime issues. Jones propelled the release a stinging Press Statement by the PUP, in which the Opposition expressed “grave concern” over the Guatemalan vessel incursion and demanded real answers from the Barrow Administration. The PUP raised serious questions about how the Guatemalan naval vessel’s entry and course into Belize’s territorial waters could go unannounced and undetected by Belize’s national security apparatus, classifying it as “yet another clear violation of our territorial integrity and sovereignty”. The PUP release further demanded a full and factual account of the following: “1. Did the Guatemalan authorities advise Belize of their intent to transit our territorial waters and if so when and to whom did they advise? “2. Why didn’t the Guatemalan naval vessel issue a distress call while drifting, in good time,

so that emergency assistance could have been provided by Belizean authorities? “3. How and when did another Guatemalan naval vessel enter Belize’s territorial waters purportedly in a search and rescue mode? “4. Will there be appropriate charges laid for breaches of the Harbours and Merchant Shipping Act and the Environmental Protection Act and other Laws of Belize for failure to report a maritime accident and for environmental damage caused by the grounding?” The release ended saying, “the PUP further asserts that the presence of a Guatemalan naval vessel in our territorial waters…is yet another failure on the part of the Barrow Administration to protect, defend and preserve Belize’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The normally smart-mouth Government Foreign Minister Sedi Elrington has been completely quiet or muzzled over the issue. Perhaps it is because, as he has foolishly said before, Belize’s maritime areas are not “clearly defined”.That kind of statement only serves to weaken our sovereignty.

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WOMAN IN THE HOUSE By Dolores Balderamos Garcia

SERIOUS BUSINESS There is kriol saying: “God noh like ugly.” When I heard the news that a Guatemalan Navy gunboat had run aground at Glover’s Reef, one of Belize’s three atolls, I definitely did not feel any sympathy for Guatemala or for those naval officers who were aboard the vessel when it came to a crashing halt and sat atop our reef. My feeling is that most Belizeans would agree that we can have very little sympathy for the Guatemalan Navy – not after their terrible aggression and hostility towards our Belizean sisters and brothers of the last few months. In 1798 our Reef played an important role in our history. In 2015 our Reef is a deterrent to invaders or unfriendly forces of many kinds. Earlier this year members of our Territorial Volunteers, as they call themselves, were kidnapped and forced to go to Livingston, Guatemala due to the most unfriendly, illegal, and uncalled-for belligerence of the Guatemalan Navy in our Southern waters. Similarly the most recent incident of Guatemalan sabre-rattling and blatant aggression towards the

Belizean Coast Guard has left Belizeans hurt and angry. After all, at all times during the reported stand-off between members of our Coast Guard and the Guatemalan Navy our officers were on Belizean soil and in Belizean territorial waters. Incredibly, it is reported that the Prime Minister ordered our Coast Guard officers to retreat and leave the Sarstoon Island. They had very bravely stood their ground, as they knew exactly where they were, and they knew precisely our land and maritime boundaries. The same cannot be said for Belizean Attorney General and Foreign Minister Hon. Wilfred Elrington. It defies belief, but, yes, once more he put both feet in his mouth and proclaimed to all Belizeans and to the world that he did not know where our maritime borders are. Senior attorney-at-law and former judge that he is, he has once more severely embarrassed himself, his government and every Belizean woman, man and child. It is simply beyond all comprehension!! I have tried to follow closely the

utterances of the sub-Commander of our Coast Guard. There is no doubt that this gentleman and his officers know fully well where Belizean territory and waters end and where Guatemalan territory and waters begin. We must of course feel justly proud of our Belizean officers. Word is filtering out that the Head of Government and the Minister of National Security have not seen eye to eye on the Sarstoon Island issue. Furthermore, the Foreign Minister has once more been seen to be falling over himself in trying to appease the Guatemalans. In his interview given in Belize Rural North he asked that Belizeans not forget that the Guatemalans had three big boats, and more personnel and fire power at their disposal. So we must therefore be cowards and run from that superior might, he is clearly telling us. Very telling too is that the National Security Minister has been seen publicly congratulating the Coast Guard officers for bravery, but the Prime Minister has been uncharacteristically mum. When PM Barrow wants to talk about something you cannot shut him up. On this issue he has gone completely quiet. What are Belizeans to think? The Guatemalans must be humbled and embarrassed that one of their vessels has ended up on Glovers Reef. Let this be a lesson to them that aggression does not pay and that cooperation and good neighborliness should be practised between and among nations, even if some are small and the others are larger. And by the way, it is also crystal clear that the National Security CEO does not know what the heck he is talking about. When asked if the Guatemalan boat was transiting Belizean territorial waters he said that they were twelve miles out in international waters. The patently correct position has of course been given

07 7 by Mr. Bennett of the Coast Guard and our own Major Gilbert Swazo. I find it difficult to believe that the Guatemalan boats were so far away from Belizean territory. Common sense would tell us that they were indeed exercising their right of “innocent passage” fairly close to our reef when they suffered their mishap, if it was a mishap. I also take off my cap to Major Swazo, who has stated that one would have expected the Guatemalans as a matter of prudence to have informed their Belizeans counterparts that they were going to pass through our territorial waters on their way to Isla Mujeres, if indeed that was the case. My feeling is that the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister are fooling around. I feel too that it is clear that there is confusion among the political directorate. Our professional officers of the Coast Guard are doing their job well, but they are NOT being supported by political leaders who have any competence whatsoever. This matter of our Belizean territory and territorial waters is SERIOUS BUSINESS, and the UDP government is entirely incompetent to deal with it, as has been proven time and time again. They are a visionless, confused bunch. All the attempts to cover up this fact do nothing to change the awful reality. Where there is serious business there must be serious and professional leaders dealing with it. It is therefore very clear that the UDP government has failed miserably!! Hon. Dolores Balderamos Garcia writes as the only female member of the House of Representative representing the Belize Rural Central division, Deputy Leader of the People’s United Party, and an attorney.

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Belize defeats Dominican Republic 3-0 Deon’s beats the DR goalkeeper to score a header, Belize’s 3rd goal in the match

Belmopan, June 14, 2015 Belize football fans across the country celebrated the Belize Jaguars’ historic 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) Stadium in Belmopan on Sunday, June 14; which qualified the Jaguars for the first time ever to the 3rd elimination round for the 2018 World Cup Russia. The Belize Jaguars now advance to challenge one of the other 12 winners in a home and away series; their opponents could be Jamaica, Haiti, Antigua, Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Canada, Curacao or Guatemala. The Jaguars won’t know their opponent until FIFA holds a draw in St. Petersburg on July 25; that draw will also determine the format of the 4th round in which the 6

Deon Leads 2018 World Cup Goal Scoring Belmopan, June 14, 2015 Belize’s top striker Deon McCaulay is leading the 2018 World Cup goal scoring, with a total of three goals so far in the qualifiers. Deon McCaulay has also taken his overall tally to 20 international goals. Respect Deon.

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winners of the 3rd round will meet the top 6 in CONCACAF: Costa Rica, Mexico, the United States, Honduras, Panama and Trinidad & Tobago. Harrison “Kafu” Roches set the tone of Sunday’s game when he headed in the 1st goal in the 17th minute; and Elroy “Bib” Kuylen connected to a cross from Danny Jimenez with a left foot shot in the 37th minute that rocketed into the back of the net for a 2-0 lead at the half. Belize’s top international striker Deon McCaulay was very active and looking for opportunities to strike. It appears that the Dominican Republic’s strategy was clamp down the most dangerous man on the Belize team, but they couldn’t hold him for the entire game. McCaulay put the icing on the cake when he headed in a 3rd goal in the 76th minute, putting the finish on a cross to center from Khalil Velasquez. Jaguars’ goalie Woodrow

West had been a spectator for most of the match, making only one save in the 1st half, and he cuddled the ball to frustrate two tries by D.R.’s Jonathan Fana and Korbi Rodriguez late in the game as the visitors tried to get a consolation goal. DR wins header but an ever vigilant Woodrow W. West is there to defend Belize’s goal

Danny Jimenez was a key play maker in the match

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BES girls & San Pedro RC boys advance to football champs

Belize City, June 9, 2015 The Belize Elementary School girls and the San Pedro RC School boys will represent the Belize District at the National Primary School Football Championships at the MCC on Wednesday, June 17 after winning the Belize district primary schools football championships held last Tuesday, June 9. In the girls’ final, the BES girls won 2-1 over San Pedro RC girls in penalty kicks, in which BES’ Alyanna Musa and Riana Chebat scored, while only Erica Pop scored for Isla Bonita. In the boys’ finals, the San Pedro RC boys won 2-1 over Hattieville Government 2-1; with goals scored by Dixon Paguada equalizing 1-1 after Enoch Rhaburn had scored for Hattieville, and Wilson Cruz scored the 2nd winning goal.

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Collet Strikers, Young Warriors & Carlston FC win in Smart Mundialito

Jaguars’ Bryton Codd hits

Lady Jaguars & Jaguars are volleyball champs Belize City, June 14, 2015 The Lady Jaguars swept the Moen Stars in the finals last Thursday and Saturday to win the 2015 Belize District Volleyball Association’s women’s championship. In Game 2 on Saturday night, the Moen Stars pulled out stops in a vain attempt to take the series to a Game 3. The Stars won the 1st set: 25-21 and tied the game 2-2 by winning the 4th set: 25-17. The Lady Jaguars won the 2nd and 3rd sets: 25-21 and 2523. The extra 5th set went 15-11 in favour of the Jaguars. On Thursday night, the Lady Jaguars had won the 2nd, 3rd and 4th sets: 25-15, 25-21 and 25-22; as Zaire Garbutt, Shantell Arnold, Tichelle Solis, Maurissa Williams and Kay-de Vaughn scored points at the net on plays set by Tanesha Encalada and libero Tisha Solis after Moen Stars had won the 1st set: 25-18; as Sherika Burton, Kelsey Balderamos, Nelisa Ramirez, Jahshema Saunders and Kevanna Sebastian hammered kills on balls set by Krystal Bevans. In the Men’s Championship, the Jaguars had to come from behind after the S.Q. Dragons had won Game 1 last Thursday night: 25-17, 21-25, 25-21 and 2522; with Tariq “Soup” Campbell, Arnie Augustine, Keith Castil-

lo, Kadeem Flowers and Frank Thompson hammering kills on plays set by Elton Anderson and libero Juan “Chico” Marin. The Jaguars tied the series 1-1, forcing a Game 3; as Karym Coleman, Bryton Codd, Shane Gentle, Marlon Salazar and Zachary Garbutt scored points on plays set by Francis Usher and libero Raheem Flowers to win a marathon 5-set game: 2518, 25-18, 19-25, 29-31 and 150. In Game 3 on Sunday afternoon, the Jaguars won 25-23, 33-35, 25-21 and 25-23.

Belize City, June 13, 2015 The undefeated Brown Bombers continue to lead the 2015 SMART Mundialito football competition in Week 9, with 8 wins, while Collet Strikers, Young Warriors and Carlston FC also enjoyed wins at the M.C.C. Garden on Saturday. The Collet Strikers posted their 4th win 1-0 over the Face of Belize, with a strike by Michael Palacio. The defending champ, City Boys, and the London Strikers drew nil-zip. The Brown Bombers blasted the Ladyville Rising Stars: 3-0 with a 1st goal by Nigel Matus, and 2 more from Jovaun Ramos in the 2nd half. Hattieville Youth FC and Height FC also drew 0-0.

Jacob Leslie scored 11pts

Central Health, Belize Bank Bulldogs & Heritage Heats win 2 each in Firms basketball

Warren Coye wins

Warren Coye wins Weekend Warriors Boom Race

Carlston FC posted their 1st win: 1-0 against Third World, with a strike by Tasheed Henry. The undefeated Young Warriors posted their 4th win 1-0 against the Ladyville Jaguars with a strike by Joshawn Flowers. Upcoming Games, Saturday, June 20 Hattiville Youth vs. Ladyville Jaguars Third World vs. Collet Strikers Young Warriors vs. Brown Bombers Carlston vs. Face of Belize Heights FC vs. City Boys Rising Stars vs. London Strikers

Wilberto Daniels 1st Solo

Wilberto Daniels wins Flowers Bank canoe race

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ANTHONY SABAL:

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PUP Dangriga Standard Bearer Anthony Sabal listening to concerns of Dangriga resident

A Man on a Mission

Dangriga Town, June 17, 2015 Anthony Sabal, the new PUP standard bearer for Dangriga, Hope Creek and Sarawee continued his ground campaign to fight against a vindictive and oppressive UDP government for the upcoming bi-election. In the early afternoon he met with Party Leader Francis Fonseca and the other members of the Southern Caucus team Hon. Mike Espat, Hon Rodwell Ferguson and Hon. Oscar Requena. Today Sabal did some house to house in Sarawee. He also met with some key campaigners in Hope Creek in preparation for a community meeting. In Dangriga he gave some media interviews outside the Party Hall before returning to the streets to campaign. Anthony Sabal is a community minded man on a mission bringing dignity and integrity to the voters of this southern division. His message is clear. The country is in deep trouble with rampant corruption, high cost of living, and painful joblessness. He tells all the residents he meets not to be fooled by Barrow and the UDP who has neglected Dangriga for eight years.

Sabal and supporter meet during house to house campaign

Sharing some quality leisure time with residents

Party Leader is welcomed to the PUP Hall in Dangriga for a special meeting

Former Mayor, Major Gilbert Swazo

Deputy Leader Hon. Mike

Hon. Rodwell Ferguson

Hon. Oscar Reque単a

Party supporters listening attentively at PUP meeting

PUP Leader Hon. Francis Fonseca & Anthony Sabal

PUP Leader Hon. Francis (center) and Southern Caucus leaders: (L-R) Toledo East Area Rep Hon. Mike Espat, Toledo West Area Rep. Hon. Oscar Reque単a, Anthony Sabal & Stann Creek West Area Rep Hon. Rodwell Ferguson

Sabal stands on his proud record as a true son of Dangriga

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Anthony Sabal’s

Solid Record! Dangriga Town, June 16, 2015 “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach” - Aristotle People’s United Party Standard Bearer Anthony Sabal is definitely no stranger to the Dangrigana community. Sabal has been dedicated to the people of Dangriga for all his life, and his work in the community is what made him the ideal candidate for the PUP. • Served as School Inspector (2013-2015) • Retired in January 2012 as the Dean of Ecumenical Junior College • Served as Principal/Dean of Ecumenical College (High School and Junior College) from 2000-2004 • Taught at the Primary level from 1976-1982, at the Secondary level from1982- 1992, and at the Tertiary level from 1992- 2012 • Coordinated the Belize National Teachers Union Inservice Program, Stann Creek Branch (1989-1994) • Obtained Bachelor’s Degree (Social Studies) and a M. S. (History Concentration with Education) from Mankato State University, Minnesota, USA (1988) • Trained Teachers’ Diploma (1981) • Obtained an Associate from the College of Preceptors (1980) • Obtained a First Class Teachers’ Certificate (1977)

On July 8th, 2015

VOTE

ANTHONY SABAL

Mr. Sabal is a sport enthusiast and has been involved in playing, coaching and organising volleyball tournaments for many years. He was also one of the founding members of the Catholic Young Adult Group (Flames). He presently serves as treasurer of the Board of Gulisi Museum. For the PUP politics is not a popularity contest. It is not about personalities, unlike the other side. For the PUP, politics is about substance and the ability to change the lives of the people. Sabal has had a solid record!

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BARROW GOOD FOR GUATEMALA

2015

TIMELINE OF THE SELLOUT 2008 2009 Dean Barrow, architect of the sellout

Sedi, is he really crazy?

2010 2012

BARROW and Sedi say nothing when Alberto Alonzo, a guatemalan was killed while illegally logging in the Columbia River Forest. The OAS said he was in the adjacency zone. COLA protests outside OAS heaquarters in Belize calling Sedi Elrington a “traitor.”

2013

Sedi says on national media that: “The only place I think there is room for some surprise would have to be in the sea area or perhaps in the insular area, because those are not yet defined, “ speaking about our seas in the context of the ICJ.

WHO KILLED DANNY?

2014

COLA burns the OAS flag

(December) Barrow calls the 13 agreements he signed with Guatemala a “tremendous breakthrough.” The Amandala newspaper says, “but the Belizean people don’t know yet exactly what he signed on their behalf.” Barrow embraces Guatemalan President in Placencia, 2014

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BARROW Sends Sedi to Israel to sign VISA waiver and agreements. Israel is a main supplier of arms to Guatemala. Israel abstained in its vote for Belize’s Independence at the UN in 1981

Sedi in Israel with President Shimon Peres

Guatemalan map

Dean BARROW sends Sedi Elrington to sign the Special Agreement (submitting the Guatemalan claim to the ICJ) with Guatemala without approval from the national Assembly BARROW says NOTHING when Sedi calls our borders

Danny Conorquie, Belizean hero

(September 2014) Special constable Danny Conorquie is killed by a Guatemalan border bandit at our Caracol site. Sedi says he can’t say who he thinks did it. Barrow remains silent. (March 2015) Thirty Seven Belize Territorial Volunteers detained by Guatemalan military and forced to spend the night in Livingston. Sedi tells them, they are on their own. Barrow remains silent.

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EVACUATE SARSTOON ISLAND (May 2015) Barrow instructs Sedi to go to Guatemala to sign an amendment to the Special Agreement.

(June 2015) A Guatemalan 65 foot gunboat lands on our reef. Still no proper explanation.

(June 2015) Dean Barrow orders our BDF to get off Sarstoon Island after Guatemalan military threaten them. He refused to address the issue to the Belizean people.

Dean Barrow says, “I will vote to go to the ICJ.”

BARROW BAD FOR BELIZE

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Call for Expression of Interest Deadline for submission: 02nd July 2015 The purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest is to identify eligible Civil Society Organisations for prospective partnership with UNICEF Belize on UNICEF Belize’s Sports for Development Initiatives, the objective of the Initiative is: Using Sports for Development activities to enhance community-based protection systems, ensuring that children and adolescents are thriving in environments that are enriching, free from violence, abuse and other violations that threaten their right to growth and development Eligible Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are invited to submit proposals for partnership to support achievement of results for children outlined in the 2013-2016 Country Programme. Organisations that wish to participate in this Call for Expression of Interest are requested to send or deliver their submission: • In a sealed envelope clearly marked “CSO Call for Expression of Interest: Sports for Development” to the following address:

One Coney Drive, Gordon House 3rd Floor, PO Box 2672, Belize City, BELIZE

OR • Sent, electronically to belize@unicef.org with subject header “CSO Call for Expression of Interest: Sports for Development” Deadline for submission: 02nd July 2015. All submissions must be completed in English. Interested applicants must complete all templates located at www.unicef.org/belize and http://bit. ly/1IVUBGY Full TORs are also available at this link. Any proposal submitted without these documents will not be considered. Applications will be assessed by an evaluation committee to identify CSOs that have the mandate, capacities and comparative advantage to support achievement of results for children using criteria outlined in section 3 below. It should be noted however that participation to this Call for Expression of Interest does not guarantee the CSO will be ultimately selected for partnership with UNICEF. Selected NGOs will be invited to review and finalise partnership agreements in accordance with criteria outlined in section 3.4 below and applicable policy and procedures on partnership with CSOs. Applicant CSOs will be informed of the outcome of their submissions by communication sent out to the email/ postal address that is indicated in the CSO submission. This call for proposals respond for Sports for Development Funds, expected results for this call include:

BY ORDER OF CHARGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED a statutory body formed and registered under the Credit Union Act, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, and whose registered office is situated at No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City, Belize District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Chargee under and by virtue of a Charge registered at the Land Registry between GLENNIS BARROW of the one part and HRCU of the other part.

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Increased capacity among policy makers, teachers and service providers and other stakeholders to promote and support the development of safe and protective environments for children

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Children and youth from disadvantaged communities benefit from S4D activities, as alternatives that diminish risks to their wellbeing and development and foster their protection and strengthen their resilience.

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Increase in the number of communities with established safe spaces to protect children and adolescents from being victims or perpetrators of violence and crime.

Proposals must respond and implement projects directly, related to at least 2 of the expected results. Activities that will be considered: •

Partnership to promote afterschool and evening sports activities that also serve the purpose of building life-skills and coping strategies for children vulnerable to violence and/or abuse.

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Partnership with civil society organizations, to promote sporting programmes that specifically target children with disabilities who, according to data, are especially vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, and suffer disproportionately from limited access to social services

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Partner with children and adolescents to improve their ability to assume leadership roles in organizing programmes at the community level for those most hard to reach children and adolescents

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Partner with NGO’s and civil society to create recreational and sports teams that aim to promote children’s participation and socialization to enhance their capacity to develop social and leadership skills. Their involvement in these teams will further develop their capacity to be agents change in their communities and further promote the creation of protective environment for growth and development.

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Partner with national and local institutions including media, mayors, schools and cultural organizations to address children’s rights as one of the key pillars of UNICEF’s engagement in Belize. This is also key to ensuring that the project is sustainably integrated into national efforts.

HRCU will at the expiration of three months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below. ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 603.8 square yards being Parcel 435, Block 45 in the King’s Park Registration Section situate on 13th Street, King’s Park Area, Belize City, Belize District, the freehold property of GLENNIS BARROW DATED this 10th day of June 2015 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: hrcu@btl.net

The expression of interest shall include the following documentation: • Copy of CSO registration in country of origin • Copy of CSO registration in Belize • Attachment I - Partner Declaration signed by authorised official • Attachment II - NGO Identification and Profile signed by authorised official • Attachment III - Programme Proposal. [If the Call for Expression of Interest covers several results area this can be replaced by: Attachment III - Programme document(s). Each CSO submission may include 1 or more programme proposals, addressing two or more of the expected results outlined in section 1.3 above. However, a maximum of 1 proposal per result area may be submitted by the same CSO, with a maximum of 3 proposals per CSO applicant. All templates for the attachments and a more detail Terms of Reference can be found www.unicef.org/ belize and http://bit.ly/1IVUBGY CSO submissions are assessed by the Partnership Review Committee in consultation with technical specialists, using criteria outlined in section 3.2 and 3.3 below. Only CSO submissions which comply with the requirements of the eligibility and exclusion criteria will be eligible for further evaluation. Results from the review will be used for purposes of mapping and selection of CSOs in relation to the specific results outlined in section 1.3 above. It should be noted that participation to this Call for Expression of Interest however does not guarantee CSOs will be ultimately selected for a partnership agreement with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to invite selected partners to review and finalise proposals for partnerships in line with criteria outlined in section 3.4 below and in accordance with applicable policy and procedures on partnership with CSOs.

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Reid The ICJ - An Unnecessary Test By G. Michael Reid “Life is too short to occupy oneself with the slaying of the slain more than once”~Thomas Henry Huxley Under the terms of the Anglo-Guatemalan Treaty of 1859 between Great Britain and Guatemala, the boundary between Guatemala and British Honduras are as follows: “Beginning at the mouth of the River Sarstoon in the Bay of Honduras, and proceeding up the mid-channel thereof to Gracias a Dios Falls; then turning to the right and continuing by a line drawn direct from Gracias a Dios Falls to Garbutt’s Falls on the River Belize, and from Garbutt’s Falls due north until it strikes the Mexican frontier.” The chronic and antagonistic predicament that is the Guatemalan claim has once again reared its ugly head and assumes prominence in our existence. This sleeping dog has been awakened and now, as it has so often before, is growling and threatens to disrupt our “tranquil haven of democracy”. Belize has self-governed since 1964 and has been independent since 1981, but despite this, through it all, we have been taunted and haunted by a persistent belligerence from our neighbors to the west. There have been numerous incursions, violations of treaties, assaults on our security forces and even threats of invasion. The situation as it stands is that we are now being steered toward a hearing in court where the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be given the authority to redefine our borders which are already, solidly demarcated. There are those who are trying to convince us that we face no risk of losing any ground but skepticism is running high. I grew up in a Belize where the threat of an invasion from Guatemala was never far from daily conversations. Whenever a plane flew too low overhead or if the British made any sudden troop movement, the town became abuzz with rumors. Tensions would climb and the entire country would go on alert and succumb to a state of nervousness. I distinctly recall once when almost half of Benque Viejo evacuated and frantically fled to the northernmost tip of Corozal; I believe that some

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might still be living there. Belizeans lived in perpetual fear of these barbarians at our gate and the words “Guatemala dih come” was enough to detract from any other issue and send the bravest among us scurrying for cover. In retrospect, it was damaging to our self esteem but such was the order of the day. This predicament that has been such a thorn in our side is a matter that should have been dealt with a long time ago. Having been ignored for so long however, one has to wonder if maybe we should not have left this dog sleeping. What is most interesting is that the party now in government and the ones orchestrating this move toward arbitration were once staunchly opposed to any type of compromise or even dialogue with Guatemala. My how things have changed! The UDP, and its predecessor NIP, built their entire organization on a “no Guatemala” platform. As a political party, they spent much propaganda trying to convince us that George Price was

people of Belize owes a huge debt of gratitude to that country for despite having previously signed a declaration supporting Guatemala’s claim, General Torrijos did an about turn and became an ardent campaigner for our cause. With his help, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Peru came on board and in 1979, following the triumph of the Sandinista revolution Nicaragua fell in line and gave us their support and vote. Up until then, Nicaragua was Guatemala’s staunchest supporter against us but she proved no match for the charm and diplomatic skills of Mr. Price and General Torrijos. In 1980, the United States who had refused to support us before, also caved in and voted in our favor. So it was that on September 21st, 1981 Belize became an independent state with all its territory intact and with full sovereignty. In resolution 491 of the United Nations Security Council held on September 23rd, 1981, the vote was unanimous to recognize our Independence and two days later on September 25th, Belize was admitted as full member to the United Nations. This major milestone in our history prompted one observer to note, “That the Belizean leaders, new at the game of diplomacy and international relations, did such a good job in developing and carrying out their strategy, must surely count to their historical credit.” George Price had achieved the unachievable! The point here then, is that hav-

ing gone through all of that; having convinced every nation on earth to support our just cause, why would we even consider going before any court. That case has been tried and the verdict has been handed down. Belize is an independent nation, a member of the world body of nations and was in fact, was even recognized as such by Guatemala herself, more than two decades ago. On August 14th of 1991, the Guatemalan government under President Jorge Serrano declared that “it recognizes the right of the Belizean people to self-determination.” On September 5th of that same year, the Guatemalan government again issued a statement affirming that it recognized “the independent State of Belize”. The following year in 1992 after Serrano’s leadership was challenged, certain elements in particular in the Guatemalan media, mounted a challenge against Serrano’s decision labeling it as treasonous. A case was presented to Guatemala’s Constitutional Court but on November 3rd, 1992, the court by a vote of 4 to 3 decreed that the actions of President Serrano in recognizing Belize did not in fact violate the Constitution of that country. The fact is that the act of recognition was done and in accordance with article VI of the 1933 Monte Video Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (to which Guatemala is a party by the way). Such an act is irrevocable and unconditional. If we are to go to court for any reason, it should be simply to demand that Guatemala abide by the terms of the 1859 treaty and by the article of the 1933 convention. Belize is a Nation, Independent and Free and we will stay that way come hell or high water. Long live Belize and may GOD protect us always!

What is most interesting is that the party now in government and the ones orchestrating this move toward arbitration were once staunchly opposed to any type of compromise or even dialogue with Guatemala. My how things have changed! giving or selling Belize to Guatemala. While they were busy propagating and preaching that doctrine, Mr. Price was hard at work lobbying support for Belize’s sovereignty. The Father of the Nation was tireless in his effort and used every opportunity to convince leaders of other countries to support Belize’s right to a peaceful existence. Mr. Price was relentless and made numerous attempts at getting resolutions presented before the General Assembly at the United Nations. Six resolutions went before the UN Assembly and on the sixth try in 1975, the resolution guaranteeing Belize’s right to a secure independence was finally passed with 110 countries voting in favor, 9 voted against and 16 countries abstained. While the passage of the resolution was considered a major victory, Mr. Price did not rest on his laurels but embarked upon an extensive campaign to reach out to those who were not yet on board. Except for Cuba, no other Latin American country had supported the resolution and Mr. Price realized that there was still some work to be done. He traveled throughout Central America, targeting political parties, trade unions, and any civic group that he could find in order to gain solidarity for our cause. The United States had refused to vote in our favor and Mr. Price began tedious lobbying of senators and congressmen and engaged in direct talks with the State Department. In Central America, Mr. Price had endless meetings with leaders and his persistence and statesmanship slowly chipped away at their resistance. He became good friends with many and in particular General Torrijos of Panama. The

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THE BELIZE TIMES PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public Auctioneer will sell on site the following property at the time as listed. At the Parking Lot across the street from the office of Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited, No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City on Friday July 3, 2015 at 10:00a.m. ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 450.86 square yards (376.523 square metres) being Parcel 712, Block 45 in the St. Martin De Porres Registration Section situate at No. 6809 Aloe Vera Street , Belize City, Belize District TOGETHER with an unfinished two-storey concrete residential building, the freehold property of CLINTON SUTHERLAND DATED this 17 day of June 2015 th

All sales are strictly cash and deemed final. For more information contact: HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: hrcu@btl.net

2015

Your “WORD” has value DON’T RUIN IT! If you are in the OWE zone, stick to your financial agreements If you are having problems, talk to your creditor or stop in and talk to us at CMS

Credit Master Systems Information Sharing Service PUTTING VALUE BACK INTO “YOUR WORD” #11 Douglas Jones Street Belize City Tel: 223-5845/2283 Email: cmsbz@btl.net Website: cmssearch.bz

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For Sale By Order of the

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 132 situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, Belize, and bounded as follows:- On the North for 22.856 Metres by a Street; On the South for 22.856 Metres by Lot No. 111; On the East for 33.523 Metres by Lot No. 133; On the West for 33.523 Metres by Lot No. 131, containing 766.202 Square Metres as shown on Plan No. 2080 at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 4th day of June, 2015. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorney-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land situate South of Stann Creek Valley Road, Hoffman Estate, near mile 11, Stann Creek District, being Lot No. 5 comprising of 771.893 s.m. of land as is shown on the said sub-division plan dated 29th July, 2008 made by the said J.H. Hertular, Diploma Community Planner and Licensed Land Surveyor and recorded at the Lands and Survey Department, Belmopan on Entry No. 1389 Register No. 7 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 4th day of June, 2015. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorney-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

For Sale By Order of the

Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Gift subject to existing mortgage registered as Instrument No. LTU-201200869 made the 28th day of April, 2012, made between Miria Anita Romero and Anthony Alexander Romero to ALEXANDER ROMERO, which said property was mortgaged to the said Scotiabank by a Deed of Assignment and Transfer of Mortgage made the 13th day of May, 2008, recorded in Deeds Book Vol. 18 of 2008 at Folios 145 – 176, which said property was mortgaged to the Development Finance Corporation on the 10th day of July, 2007, recorded in Deeds Book Vol. 27 of 2007 at Folios 229 – 274, will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 63 comprising 461.849 Square Metres situate in Pomona Village, (Del-Oro Site), Stann Creek District, bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 178 of 2006 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 178 of 2006 TOGETHER with buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 4th day of June, 2015. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorney-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 28 situate in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District, and bounded as follows: On the North for 22.860 Metres by Lot No. 15; On the South for 19.874 Metres by A Street; On the Southeast for 4.329 Metres by A Daylight Cut; On the West for 36.570 Metres by Lot No. 27; And on the East for 33.523 metres by A Street; Containing 831.304 Square Metres (994.31 Square Yards) of land as shown on Plan No. 1992 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Survey. TOGETHER with all buildings, erections and developments standing and being thereon. DATED this 4th day of June, 2015. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

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Pursuant to Section 102 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given that OLMAX LIMITED: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 5th day of June, 2015; and c) Cititrust International Inc. whose address is 35 Barrack Road, Third Floor, Belize City, Belize is the Liquidator of the Company

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For Sale Freehold property corner George and Dean Streets in the Albert/ Mesop Registration Section Block 45 Parcel 1643. Serious Offer, call Mrs. Nunez at 223-2940.

Cititrust International Limited Registered Agent NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION

GALAXY INVESTMENTS, LTD. # 4,243 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given that GALAXY INVESTMENTS, LTD. has been dissolved as at 6th June, 2015 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies. Cititrust International Limited Registered Agent

VACANCY

A Reputable firm, operating in La Democracia area, has the following vacancy:

Accounting/Office Clerk

(to perform accounting and office support activities) Duties will include: –

• Operate office machines and personal computers with word processing, spreadsheet, power point and accounting software to record, store, and generate information; • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers; • Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software; • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages; • Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer; • Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints; and Skills should include the use of computer software; excellent multitask and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well with management and others outside the office; and strong written and spoken communication in English and Spanish. The post also requires flexibility in working hours. Minimum requirements of the applicant are a first degree in Business, must be over the age of 25, have a minimum of five years’ experience in related field and lives in the surrounding area between La Democracia Village and City of Belmopan. Salary is negotiable dependent on qualification and experience. Application letter with resume and two recent references should be submitted to: The Administrative Officer No. 3 Eyre Street P.O. Box 1843 Belize City, Belize Closing date is Friday, July 03, 2015

Notice is hereby given MONTCLAIR MANAGEMENT LIMITED and LIMESTONE MANAGEMENT INC. both commenced dissolution on 1st June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Notice is hereby given HOOTERS BUSINESS INC. commenced dissolution on 2nd June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company. Notice is hereby given LIMESS LTD. and NADAL PAINTING COLLECTION S.A. both commenced dissolution on 3rd June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given CORRALES TRADER INC. commenced dissolution on 4th June 2015; and International Liquidator Services Ltd. whose registered office is at Withfield Tower, 3rd Floor, 4792 Coney Drive, Belize City, Belize, is the Liquidator of the company. Notice is hereby given STEALTH INVEST & TRADE GROUP LTD. commenced dissolution on 4th June, 2015; and Ms. Samuela Sonzini of 98 Woodyates Road, London SE12 9JL is the Liquidator of the company. Notice is hereby given BLYTHE OVERSEAS LIMITED, JEREM CONTINENTAL S.A. and KESTER DEVELOPMENT INC. commenced dissolution on 5th June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given QUANTIC INVESTMENTS LTD. and GRANDIFLORA UNITED S.A. both commenced dissolution on 8th June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Notice is hereby given KATARZYMA UNITED S.A. commenced dissolution on 9th June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company. Notice is hereby given SINGULAR TRADING INVESTMENTS LTD. commenced dissolution on 12th June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company. Notice is hereby given BUNGANA TRADING CORP., CASA HOSPITAL DONATION LTD., IRITON DEVELOPMENTS LTD., LEUSDEN PORTFOLIO INC., WARMELING CONTINENTAL S.A. and BETHEL COMMERCIAL INC. all commenced dissolution on 15th June, 2015; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

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Corozal man accused of attempting to set wife on fire Corozal District, June 18, 2015 Corozal Police have arrested and criminally charged 34 year old Joel Pech, a resident of Santa Clara Village, after his wife reported that he tried to set her on fire. The wife, 36 year old Maria Pech, told the Police that while she was at home, in her back yard, her husband arrived home and assaulted her with a machete. She reported that he dragged her by her hair and locked her inside the kitchen where he allegedly threw kerosene on her and tried to set her on fire. She told the Police that she managed to wash off some of the kerosene and escape her husband’s abuse. The husband was detained by the Police following the report, and later charged for attempted murder. Corozal Police have said that it is likely the husband will face additional charges.

VACANCY: Caribbean Paper Company located at Mile 13 George Price Highway has vacancies for workers in its Packaging Unit. Interested persons can contact our office.

WANTED: A babysitter is need for TWO children, ages 7 and 8. Must be orderly, mature and serious. Spanish speaking is a must. Call 628-2956 for more information.

VACANCY: Welders Needed at Rodriguez Welding. Previous experience is an asset. Contact telephone 607-9953.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that LIU KANG is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “88 Kitchen”, situated at 70 Neal’s Pen Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that ZHIKE WU is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “139 Store”, situated at #139 Neal’s Pen Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that HEENA BHOJWANI is applying for a Malt and Cider Liquor License to be operated at “The Living Room”, situated at 1 ½ Miles, Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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SUMERU MANAGEMENT CORP. # 120,188 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given that SUMERU MANAGEMENT CORP. has been dissolved as at 2nd June, 2015 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies. Cititrust International Limited Registered Agent

THINK ABOUT IT NO CONFIDENCE The majority of Belizeans have lost confidence in the government as it relates to the handling of any issue with Guatemala. We have never seen a government look so unsure and insecure in relation to simply standing up for the right of our people, our sovereignty, and territorial integrity. It is unheard of. A large part of the problem is the lack of information to Belizeans. It is becoming apparent that government is also lying and covering up facts rather than being straightforward. The loss of sovereignty over Sarstoon Island takes the cake. We cannot help but feel deeply disappointed with the government. The buck stops at the Prime Minister, and his deafening silence on the Sarstoon speaks volumes. MAJOR LLOYD JONES We have seen former BDF Major, Lloyd Jones, on the Morning Whip of the Opposition television. We have seen him on Krem TV and on Channel 5. He may also have been on Love FM. He was certainly not on the UDP/ government programs. Why? They have no interest in hearing a different point of view, even when it is factual and can benefit the people of the country. Especially, in an existential issue like the present behavior of Guatemala. Party politics should be about issues. It should be of a higher level than what is practiced by the party in government. A wise African American once wrote-“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.” Major Jones is a highly trained Belizean and an intelligent person. The time has long gone when small-minded politicians and their supporters/lackeys/ cronies can belittle, slander and scandal Belizeans who do not follow, sheep-like, one political view in our country. We should be bigger than that, better than that and aspire to greater than that. Obviously, in the UDP party and government, they are not. BELIZE/GUATEMALA-SOME FACTS Last week we stopped at 1946 when Britain proposed that the claim to Belize should be taken to the International Court. Guatemala said the only way it would go to the International Court was if the Court decision would be based on Ex Aequo Et bono, which is Latin for equity and justice. 1948- On 18 March, the British, fearing Guatemala was about to invade Belize, sent warships and troops. 1949- At an American Commission of Dependent Territories meeting, Guatemala said that its claim to Belize would only be taken to the International Court of Justice if the Court agrees to hear more than legal technicalities. Guatemala said its claim was “a moral issue involving history, economics and justice.” 1955- the Declaration of Antigua stated that Belize is an integral part of Guatemala and measures taken by Guatemala to reclaim its territory is supported by all the Republic of Central America. 1960- 15 December, the United Nations General Assembly passes the now famous Resolution 1514(XV)-The Declaration on the Granting of Independence to

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colonial countries and Peoples. 1961- Hurricane Hattie destroys Belize City and Dangriga. Large numbers migrate to U.S.A. 1962- 5 August, George Price gave an address entitled, “Appointment with History”, at the Belize Men’s Meeting at Wesley Church, in Belize City. “Let every citizen be assured that we do not intend to be integrated, reincorporated, assimilated or taken over by any country…while we shall not surrender even one square centimeter of our national territory.” 1962- For the first time Belize attends as observers to the negotiations in Puerto Rico, between Britain and Guatemala on their dispute over Belize. The delegation consisted of George Price, Albert Cattouse and Louis Sylvester. Harrison Courtenay Sr. was the delegation’s legal adviser. 1964- Belize achieves self-government. Guatemala breaks off diplomatic ties with Britain. 1965- Britain and Guatemala agree to have the dispute mediated by a U.S.A appointed Mediator. 1968- The US Mediator, Bethuel Webster submits his proposals. Belize economy, foreign affairs and defense would be under Guatemala. Lead by Phillip Goldson Belizeans rejected the proposals though civil disobedience and riots. The government rejected the proposals. 1969- British and Guatemala started negotiations on a new idea called a” Two Treaty Package” which would be to get a Treaty of Recognition and Treaty of Economic Cooperation. These negotiations went on for years but broke down when Britain learnt that Guatemala was planning to invade Belize in 1972. 1972- British rushed an aircraft Carrier, destroyer, frigates and troops to discourage Guatemala from invading Belize. El Salvador had agreed to join Guatemala in the invasion and in return Guatemala would allow Salvador to settle half a million Salvadorans in Belize. 1975- Negotiations resumed. Guatemala demands southern Belize in return for recognizing Belizean independence. British put pressure on George Price to give up territory. 1975- Guatemala mass troops on Belize border. British rush six of the famous Harrier “jump jet” war planes, a war ship and anti-aircraft missiles. 1975Major internationalization of Belize quest for independence is launched. 1975- United Nations passes Resolution supporting Belize’s right to a secure Independence with all its territory. The Resolution further stated that any proposals coming out of negotiations between Britain and Guatemala must respect this right. Vote was 110 countries in support. 9 against and 16 Abstentions. The U.S.A. did not vote for Belize. Neither did U.S.A vote for Belize from 1975 to 1979 when each year the U.N voted overwhelmingly for Belize’s independence. In 1979 Cuba was the ONLY Latin America nation to support Belize’s right to independence. From 1975 to 1980 OAS fully supported Guatemala. 1976 - Panama was only other Latin country to vote for Belize at U.N. thanks to President Omar Torrijos who later personally visited Belize. 1977- Venezuela with Mexico, Peru and Argentina voted at UN for Belize. 1979- Nicaragua, under the new revolutionary Sandinista government which had overthrown the US-supported dictator Anastacio Somoza, voted for Belize. 1981- In March, a document called

Heads of Agreement was signed by Britain, Guatemala and Belize. These Heads included proposals that Guatemala would have permanent and unimpeded access to the high seas; the use and enjoyment of the Ranguana and Sapodilla Cayes; British would improve the road from Belize City to Guatemala and build a road from Punta Gorda to Guatemala with Guatemala having the freedom to use these roads; Guatemala oil pipelines were to be allowed from Guatemala through Belize to the Atlantic Ocean. Riots broke out after protests and shutdown of schools, government offices and businesses. Government rejected the Heads. 1981- 21 September Belize gets political independence. 1983- March- A Military General became the latest dictator to take over government of Guatemala. He proposes to renegotiate Belize issue with British government. British says Belize is now an independent nation and should be part of the negotiations. Guatemala says if it gets the whole of Toledo the dispute would be settled. 1983- In negotiations Guatemala insisted on getting land. Belize offers territorial waters and that Guatemala could have the right to pass through southern Belize. Also proposed was establishing a six kilometers joint economic zone on both sides of the Sarstoon River. These negotiations in New York broke down. 1983- Another military group takes power in Guatemala in August, with new government saying “Guatemala will now claim ALL of Belize.” 1984- Guatemala tells Belize it is not changing its views as it relates to Belize independence-which it did not recognize. 1985- May 27, New Guatemala Constitution gives its government the power to take action to resolve the dispute “in conformity with its national interests.” It does not openly state that Belize is part of Guatemala calls for a referendum before any resolution of the dispute is settled. 1987- 29 April in Miami. This is the first direct talks between Belize and Guatemala on the dispute. For the first time the British sit in as observers. UDP Foreign Minister Dean Barrow represented Belize. 1991- January, Serrano becomes President of Guatemala. 1991- 6 August, Maritime Areas bill introduced in Belize National Assembly 1991- 14 August Guatemala “recognizes the right of the Belizean people to self-determination and will exhaust all legal and proper procedures to get a definitive settlement of the dispute”. 1991- 5 September-Guatemala officially recognizes “the independent state of Belize”. 1991- 6 September-British government states: “in recognition of the political and economic scope of Guatemala decision to recognize Belize and to support the development of full and normal relations between Belize and Guatemala, it (Britain) commits £22.5 million pounds as initial contribution to renew and extend the road networks linking the two countries. 1991- 11 September full diplomatic relations are put into effect between Belize and Guatemala. POPE FRANCIS “An economic system centered on the god of money, needs to plunder nature to sustain the frenetic rhythm of consumption that is inherent to it. I think a question that we are not asking ourselves is: is humanity committing suicide with this indiscriminate and tyrannical use of nature? Safeguard creation because, if

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we destroy it, it will destroy us. Never forget this.” OPEN YOUR EYES We heard a shocking story told by an attorney on Channel 5’s “Open Your Eyes” Show on Monday morning 15 June 2015. This story is that over a year ago in the Martin de Porres, the Police entered a house at night in search of drugs. At home was a grandmother and two minors. At the end of the search nothing was found. The female minor who was asleep was aroused from her sleep. A police did a body search on the child and put a finger into her private with no reason or justification. The matter outraged the community. The government publicly promised to investigate. Like the Penner investigation, nothing has come of it. KILLING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION The National Trade Union Congress and the University of the West Indies, Belize branch were organizing a public forum for last Thursday with speakers to discuss the Petro Caribe law and its proposed amendment. The government was able to influence the director of the local U.W.I branch and successfully killed the public discussion. But the question remains, why didn’t the Trade Union Congress proceed to hold it on their own, or sponsor it at another place on another day? DON’T BELIEVE THAT Don’t believe that story that a Guatemala gunboat had engine troubles so that’s why it ended on top of Glover’s Reef. There is no way two gunboats will be travelling from Guatemala to Mexico and are within our territorial waters when one had engine trouble and drifted for approximately twelve miles to end up on the reef. Where was the next gun boat? Why did it not tow the one in trouble? There are many unanswered questions. Then there is always the possibility that drugs were being taken to Mexico. The incident further highlights how utterly unpatrolled and unprotected are our waters. GRADUATION Some four hundred and odd students attended a long and boring graduation ceremony at the University of Belize last Saturday afternoon. The graduation season has started. This is the period when we all beam with joy at the achievements of our children and family and friends. It is a great achievement to graduate from Sixth form and from the University. Congrats to all graduates. What we don’t hear is: where are the jobs for these bright, hope-filled young people? How many jobs have the Petro Caribe millions created? The disgraceful answer is - NONE. GERALD GARBUTT Our heartfelt and sincerest condolences go to the wife and daughter of Gerald Garbutt. Gerald was a pioneer in radio technician in the days when only Radio Belize existed. It was his capabilities that allowed Cross Country races, football and basketball games to be broadcast live back in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Gerald was a wonderful person and loving and dedicated husband and father.

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PUP Expresses Grave Concern To Grounding Of Guatemalan Naval Vessel At Glovers Reef June 15th, 2015 The People’s United Party hereby expresses grave concern in relation to the grounding of a Guatemalan naval vessel at Glovers Reef. The position of that grounding, near Middle Caye, Glovers Reef is 30 nautical miles due ESE of Dangriga and about 57 nautical miles SE of Belize City. This raises the question about how it is that a Guatemalan naval vessel could enter and traverse Belize’s territorial waters unannounced and undetected by Belize’s national security apparatus. Equally troubling to the People’s United Party is the description of events as advanced by the CEO in the Ministry of National Security. The Ministry of National Security has informed the nation that the Guatemalan naval vessel was travelling to La Isla Mujeres, Mexico, when it encountered mechanical difficulties and consequently went aground. The Ministry of National Security’s description of events has done nothing to allay the fears of Belizeans that the Guatemalan naval vessel unlawfully entered our territorial waters prior to the mechanical failure occurring. Even if the Guatemalan vessel was exercising a right to innocent passage and in transit to Mexico as expressed by the Ministry of National Security, existing security protocols agreed under Confidence-Building Measures should have caused the Guatemalan authorities to advise the Belizean authorities, in advance of their intent to transit Belizean territorial waters. Additionally, as if the initial incursion into Belize’s territorial waters was not bad enough, the Ministry of National Security has also advised that another Guatemalan na-

80 yr. old seriously injured after falling into drain access

Continued from page 3 said he has never begged anyone for help, but because he is not employed and does not know how he will pay the hospital bill he turned to the Council. “I didn’t go to say I will sue them. I went to ask for some help, but they said they can’t help me and that they don’t have any funds for that,” the senior citizen explained. Now he is really considering holding the Council legally responsible. After all, they do owe residents a duty of care in the proper upkeep of the city and its drains and streets. It is their negligence that turned the drain access into a neardeath trap. Hernandez said he heard that very recently the Council compensated a female tourist who had injured her foot in a similar accident. “If they can pay up a tourist like that, that’s the least they could assist me with too,” he said.

val vessel did come to the aid of the vessel that ran aground—yet another clear violation of our territorial integrity and sovereignty. The People’s United Party, on behalf of Belizean, hereby calls on the Government of Belize to immediately give a full and factual account of the following: 1. Did the Guatemalan authorities advise Belize of their intent to transit our territorial waters and if so

when and to whom did they advise? 2. Why didn’t the Guatemalan naval vessel issue a distress call while drifting, in good time, so that emergency assistance could have been provided by Belizean authorities? 3. How and when did another Guatemalan naval vessel enter Belize’s territorial waters purportedly in a search and rescue mode? 4. Will there be appropriate charges laid for breaches of the Har-

23 bours and Merchant Shipping Act and the Environmental Protection Act and other Laws of Belize for failure to report a maritime accident and for environmental damage caused by the grounding? The People’s United Party further asserts that the presence of a Guatemalan naval vessel in our territorial waters, occurring shortly after the unlawful detention of Belizean citizens in Guatemala and the Sarstoon Island incursions, is yet another failure on the part of the Barrow Administration to protect, defend and preserve Belize’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Belize Credit Union League convenes 59th Annual General Meeting June 17, 2015 The Belize Credit Union League held its 59th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 13 June 2015 at the Black Orchid Resort in Burrel Boom with over 80 delegates representing affiliated credit unions, and special invited guests. Credit unions in attendance were Holy Redeemer, St. Francis Xavier, St. John’s, Blue Creek, Toledo Teachers’, Saint Martin’s, Civil Service, and La Inmaculada Credit Unions. The League is the apex organization of most credit unions in Belize, and was established on 15 June 1956. In his address, President of the League, Mr. Clement Usher said of the Belize Movement: “We must unite as one credit union movement and speak with one voice….. It has been far too long since we have spoken with one voice!” This

was in reference to how credit unions in Belize should deal with challenges, which are already being faced by credit unions in the region. He congratulated credit unions for another year of success, as most reported increases in membership, loans, savings, assets, and reserves. Dividends on members’ shares and savings ranged from 2% to 8% while interest rebate ranged from 5% to 20%. Mrs. Corine Robinson Fuller, Executive Director of the League not-

ed that credit union account holders countrywide exceeded 150,000 which represent approximately 47% of the population of Belize. As of 31 March 2015, aggregated savings and deposits at affiliated credit unions was $613m, loans issued amounted to $485m and total assets was $789m. Mrs. Fuller applauded all credit union managers and directors for making astute decisions during the year, to meet regulatory requirements which resulted in a stronger movement.

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