Belize Times November 8, 2020- PUP Calls Out UDP

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The PUP is not peddling dreams. They will go to Belmopan with concrete plans, after countless hours of research and consultation. The current socio-economic panorama requires urgent and skilled attention, not improvisations and second best guesses. Our economy is buried under mounds of debt like pibil and cannot be left up to a man that would squander on casual celebra-

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tions like tacos, beer and other frivolities while children go to bed hungry and are absent from school. Nation building is for servant leaders such as John Briceño and his team of thirty. We urge you to come out to the polls early, to practice all the safety protocols, and to Vote BLU for the PUP candidate in your area. With the PUP-Everybody fi Win-Todos Ganamos! (Editorial excerpt) Page 3)

ON NOVEMBER PUP CALLS11, OUT2020 UDP

CORRUPTION/NEPOTISM/CRONYISM November 3 Party Press Conference

Dean Barrow gifted son 1Billion Dollar Boledo Contract?

VEGA LAND FRAUD AGAIN? VOTE

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NEEDED A $300,000 VEHICLE TO FEEL SAFE

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PUP CALLS OUT UDP CORRUPTION/NEPOTISM/CRONYISM Direct Deposit w/o Government Oversight

Dean Barrow gifted son 1Billion Dollar Boledo Contract?

NEEDED A $300,000 VEHICLE TO FEEL SAFE

Apparently, only Red Lives Matter!!!

A Tale of the Deposit to and Safety of One UDP crony, what about all other vehicle buyers?

In 2019, when two men fell inside of the new and inaugurated YET incomplete Civic Center, Belize was awestruck. What!!! After almost 40 million dollars, no AC in a “World Class” building. The civic according to the UDP is so world class that most Belizeans cannot have access to it. It is a UDP civic centre. Who got the contract to build??

At the PUP’s November 3 press

conference they exposed a list that could be the envy of one Imer Hernandez. The Arguelles brothers or International Environment(IE) were the building contractor of choice during the 2008 to 2020 years of 3 UDP recessions.

Eamon Courtenay, SC – PUP’s Legal Advisor: “It is difficult to understand why it is that the government that has made a pledge to good governance and transparency found a reason to enter into an arrangement in which fifteen million dollars donated to Belize was not deposited in the consolidated revenue fund, was not deposited in government accounts and paid directly to I.E. What this allowed is that there was no oversight by the Auditor

General. It means that there was no oversight by the Public Accounts Committee. Regardless of the reason for doing, this is a gross violation of the law and in my opinion a violation from Finance and Audit Reform Act which constitutes a criminal offence. Like the Brads contract this requires a full forensic investigation.”

Julius Espat, Area Representative, Cayo South Standard Bearer: “It is fifteen million dollars, I have the contract document here, and then I looked at the size of the building.

You are talking about a building of twenty five thousand square foot. And then I start to call my colleague in the construction industry, architects, engineers, contractors and I did a survey as to what would the most expensive local high end structure in this country cost per square foot and the highest number we came up with including fees, professional fees, landscaping, furnishing and everything of a building of twenty five thousand square foot would be about two hundred and eighty dollars per square foot. You calculate a building of twenty five thousand square foot. You times it by two hundred and eighty dollars per Continued on page 8

180,000 voters will rush to the polls on historic November 11, 2020 to answer the question: Do you believe Dean Barrow does not know his son Anwar Barrow is a major beneficiary of St. Lucia based Good Lee Limited, the majority shareholder of the 1 Billion dollar yielding Boledo business?

During the PUP-hosted press conference that is of the main issues put out to the public.

John Briceno - Leader, PUP Party Leader John Briceño: “A search at the company’s registry revealed that Brads Gaming is owned by Good Lee Limited, with 60% ownership, and Kim Y Chee, Mr. Brads, the other 40%. Kim Y Chee is the wellknown owner of Brads Store, at Farmer’s Market, Belize City.

A company search revealed that Brads has 4 directors: Kim Y Chee, Good Lee Ltd., Sheffield Ltd., and Macroy Ltd. We checked and found out that Good Lee, Sheffield, and Macroy, are not Belizean companies. They are off-shore companies registered in Dominica. This means their ownership is secret, and not available to the public. The owner of Good Lee, which is the majority shareholder of Brads Gaming Company is a secret.”

“We do not believe for a second that the government did not know who owns Good Lee. Clearly, the Government must have known who it was dealing with. The question is why the cover-up? Why the secrecy?

The PUP has done some investigating. Details are starting to be uncovered. All that is publicly known is that Good Lee is a company formed in Saint Lucia, on December 3rd, 2009.”

“Reliable information shows significant transfers of $800,000 from Good Lee to Quickstop in 2018. Reliable

sources tell us that significant transfers, $417,000, from Good Lee to Creative content were made in 2019. Credible information shows significant transfers, $1, 150,000 from Good Lee to Prudential Management in 2020.”

“Quickstop, Creative Content, and Prudential Management are all connected to, if not owned by, Gregory Anwar Barrow, the son of the Prime Minister.”

“Exactly 2 weeks after the Prime Minister said he did not know the company, Our source in St. Lucia informed us that on October 9th, 2020 - that is last month - Good Lee presented articles of dissolution to the registrar, to be to dissolve the company.”

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e are just days away from the 2020 general election. This year started with seemingly insurmountable challenges, our economy which was already on the brink of disaster took a nose dive into the abyss of despair during the pandemic. Thousands of people were left unemployed. Currently thousands of Belizeans have been left disenfranchised, with no access to social safety nets nor any support of any kind. Farmers which are the guardians of our food security have been left out in the cold by the UDP waiting on the meager handouts that never came. After years of drought, this week the agriculture industry has been swept away by floods.

Many more Belizeans have been displaced by these floods and have made social distancing protocols more difficult to maintain. Many of our systems have failed under the stress of the pandemic, most notably the public health systems have completely buckled. The deep flaws in our education system will not be fixed with the freebie tablets. Lastly, the corruption that exists is both systemic and chronic, but since the shutdowns has now become acute.

We have come to this; we have hit rock bottom. Over the years, each time we thought they could sink us no lower, the UDP proved us wrong. It has been twelve long years of abuse, neglect and scandal after scandal. We can no longer, any of us, afford to waste another minute let alone five more years with this unscrupulous bunch. The entire future of Belize is at stake, and the power for change lies in the hands of every registered voter. By and large, the electorate has long ago made up their mind about who they will vote for next week Wednesday. It is clear as day that we not only want a change, we need it desperately if we are to survive and thrive once again. Belizeans are hopeful that after November 11th when they have changed this lawless government, we can look forward to the New Year with renewed hope.

The PUP is not peddling dreams. They will go to Belmopan with concrete plans, after countless hours of research and consultation. The current socio-economic panorama requires urgent and skilled attention, not improvisations and second best guesses. Our economy is buried under mounds of debt like pibil and cannot be left up to a man that would squander on casual celebrations like tacos, beer and other frivolities while children go to bed hungry and are absent from school.

Nation building is for servant leaders such as John BriceĂąo and his team of thirty. We urge you to come out to the polls early, to practice all the safety protocols, and to Vote BLU for the PUP candidate in your area. With the PUP-Everybody fi Win-Todos Ganamos!

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TODOS GANAMOS

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stamos a pocos días de las elecciones generales de 2020. Este año comenzó con desafíos aparentemente insuperables, nuestra economía que ya estaba al borde del desastre se sumergió en el abismo de la desesperación durante la pandemia. Miles de personas quedaron sin empleo. Actualmente, miles de beliceños han quedado privados de sus derechos, sin acceso a las redes de seguridad social ni a ningún tipo de apoyo. Los granjeros, que son los guardianes de nuestra seguridad alimentaria, han sido abandonados a su suerte por el UDP esperando las escasas donaciones que nunca llegaron. Después de años de sequía, esta semana la industria agrícola ha sido barrida por las inundaciones.

Muchos más beliceños han sido desplazados por estas inundaciones que han hecho que los protocolos de distanciamiento social sean más difíciles de mantener. Muchos de nuestros sistemas han fallado bajo el estrés de la pandemia, sobre todo los sistemas de salud pública se han colapsado completamente. Los profundos defectos de nuestro sistema educativo no se arreglarán con los Tablet gratuitos. Por último, la corrupción que existe es tanta sistémica como crónica, pero desde los cierres se ha agudizado.

Hemos llegado a esto; hemos tocado fondo. A lo largo de los años, cada vez que pensábamos que no podían hundirnos más, el UDP nos demostró que estábamos equivocados. Han sido doce largos años de abuso, negligencia y escándalo tras escándalo. Ya no podemos, ninguno de nosotros, permitirnos perder un minuto más, y mucho menos cinco años más con este grupo de inescrupulosos. Todo el futuro de Belice está en juego, y el poder del cambio está en manos de cada votante registrado. En general, el electorado hace tiempo que ha tomado una decisión sobre a quién votarán el miércoles de la semana que viene.

Está claro que no sólo queremos un cambio, sino que lo necesitamos desesperadamente si queremos sobrevivir y prosperar una vez más. Los beliceños tienen la esperanza del que después del 11 de noviembre, cuando hayan cambiado este gobierno anárquico, podamos esperar el Año Nuevo con renovada esperanza.

El PUP no está vendiendo sueños. Irán a Belmopan con planes concretos, después de incontables horas de investigación y consulta. El panorama socioeconómico actual requiere una atención urgente y competente, no improvisaciones y conjeturas. Nuestra economía está enterrada bajo montones de deudas como el pibil y no puede dejarse en manos de un hombre que derrocharía en celebraciones casuales como tacos, cerveza y otras frivolidades mientras los niños se van a la cama hambrientos y no van a la escuela.

La construcción de la nación es para líderes de servicio como John Briceño y su equipo de treinta. Les instamos a que salgan temprano a las urnas, a que practiquen todos los protocolos de seguridad, y a que voten por el candidato del PUP de su área. ¡Con el PUP-Todos Ganamos!

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BELLY of the

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Home Invasion At the Belize Times, we’d hate to believe the rumours that desperation has forced the dutty Edmond Castro to try to carry out a political hit on Marconi Leal. But as much as we usually try to give any of the Castros the benefit of the doubt, the truth is that these are some really worthless people. Remember that Castro’s visas were taken away because of Immigration crookedness. Remember how the man used BAA checks to pay his own personal bills. Remember how the man was hustling money from a Belizean American for a piece of land. Remember how this man tried to convince somebody he crashed into, to hustle the insurance company. This guy is scum, and for sure the rotten apples don’t fall far from the tree. His sons Wasani and Jafari are as worthless as they come. As for the outside pikni Jumoke, we think he just tries really too hard to impress daddy and be part of the nasty Castro bunch.

Anyway, with all that said, we wouldn’t be at all surprised to find out that Castro knows a lot more about the so-called home invasion at Marconi Leal’s house. And that’s all we’re gonna say about that.

Dean who?

So the UDP’s strategy as we head into elections is to trot out old Grampa Dean to endorse the candidates. We almost died laughing when we saw his endorsement of Frank Papa Mena in Dangriga. According to Gramps, Papa is a political god, one of the finest people he knows, a real bastion of integrity and a saint in his own right and all that good stuff. Good lerd. Might be the pain pills, but just the other day Grampa Dean was bashing Papa after it was revealed that he had taken $10,000 from convicted murderer William Danny Mason in exchange for arranging gun licenses for him.

Everybody and their granny and grampa, including our old Grampa Dean, knows that Papa is a worthless son of a gun who has betrayed his own people in Dangriga. Nobody has forgotten how old

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great-uncle Melvin threatened to reveal all his knows about Papa and his scurrilous dealings. Mein seriously – this is the best strategy the UDP could come up with? Bringing back Dean? Wow! In great-grandfather Finnigan’s voice…AMAZING! Millionaire’s Club That thing with IE though. It’s just wrong on so many levels. First, we’d want to know why the Foreign Affairs building in Belmopan is costing $15 MILLION dollars, when experts say it should cost only about $7M. Then, of course, we’d want to know why Taiwan, finding the project, is paying that money directly to the Arguelles brothers instead of it going through the Consolidated Fund. I mean, we know it’s so the UDP could avoid the scrutiny of the House, but we really wanted to know how they got Taiwan to participate in what is clearly an illegal deal. We’d ask Daniel Arguelles, but from his interview this week he’s clearly not the brains of the outfit. According to him, the money just goes into his account and he doesn’t have a clue where it comes from. Okay buddy. And as to the Range Rover used for the project, which the UDP gave a full duty exemption for, Arguelles says he needed a safe vehicle to go home to his two kids. Hell, I have six kids. Grampa Dean that means then that I need three Range Rovers to be duty exempted so I can go home to all six of them. Fun and joke aside, this shit is sick, sick, sick. These people have been robbing the coffers dry, doing just what they wanted without worrying about the laws of the country. Please, Cousin Johnny – when you are Prime Minister please let’s send these people to jail. Thank you.

The B in Brads So the truth has come out. The son of the Prime Minister, loan shark turned millionaire thanks to BTL, Anwar Barrow, is a principal in the Boledo industry. For those who may not realize it, over the life of the 10 year contract, this is worth $500 MILLION. That’s how much Grampa Dean loved Uncle Anwar. Yet, when gramps was asked about it, he claimed that he had no idea who are the shareholders of Brads. No clue, he said. The man is a much better LIAR than he is a LAWYER, and he is sure a totally worthless, unethical, arrogant jackass of a politician. But just a few days more. Just a few days. Guaranteed there will be contracts cancelled and people going to jail. You can take that to the bank.

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QUESTIONS FOR PATRICK FABER

1. Hey Patrick, where were you when Brads and Anwar were walking away with that mega millions Boledo contract?

2. Will the UDP Leader please say if he will disavow the concession to give IE tax-exempt status for a $300,000 SUV? 3. Will Patrick Faber please say if he ever paid for the expensive Prado that ended up in the Caribbean Sea? 4.

Will Patrick Faber please say if he was in Cabinet and supported the 14-million-dollar contract for the new Foreign Affairs building?

5. Next Wednesday Vote BLUE!

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Party Leader’s Opening Remarks by: Hon. John Briceño

University of Belize Virtual Town Hall November 3, 2020

Good morning…

Let me start by saying how grateful I am to be with you this morning. I am especially looking forward to hearing your ideas and concerns and to share some ideas from our recently published manifesto – planBelize.

Please download the BLU app to check out the plan, since there is no way in this limited time frame that I could reasonably expect to give you a complete picture of our PLAN. I can tell you that our planBelize has been months in development because it is a people’s effort. We base our ideas going forward on three ideals: hope, vision and realism.

At the moment, we are in the midst of a global and local coronavirus catastrophe and our economy is collapsing. This requires all hands-on deck. Our work ahead is to recover and improve. What are some of the urgent actions we must take?

First, we must control the spread of the coronavirus.

Also we have to recover and create thousands of JOBS. All of these things have to happen at the same time.

At the top of our list of priorities will be the roll out of NHI across Belize. Other priorities will include provide free education from pre-school to 6th Form, increase active police officers to 4000, double the judiciary, and the set-up an agriculture plan that includes Food and Security as the foundation of our society.

Our plan gives serious emphasis to youth.

For example, we will ensure fair access to a higher education loan fund and equal opportunity for a $3 million rural education grant fund, and once we start the recovery, we will increase the youth budget to $10 million.

As I travel across Belize the urgent cry is for good basic living conditions. Pope Francis always talks about the three T’s: Terra (LAND), Trabajo (WORK) and Techo (HOUSING). This is the foundation of hope my young friends.

So, our planBelize calls for the construction of 10,000 low income homes, to fast track a stimulus package for jobs and the opening up of the LAND ownership system especially to young people.

Yes, Tourism must bounce back better and we have a clear plan for that.

Two things must and will happen for all this to work, ONE: that we reform the way we are governed. We must reform the PAC, give teeth to the Integrity Commission and implement the United Nations convention against corruption.

The big question should always be HOW WILL WE PAY FOR ALL THIS? The answer is with a team that is focused on re-negotiating our DEBT, growing the economy to bring in more revenue, and putting the money into our priorities.

Let me end with a simple example of priority spending. Right now, the UDP is spending almost $200 million on ONE ROAD to Caracol. In housing alone, those funds could have been prioritized to build thousands of low-cost homes. In land distribution, funds could have been spent to survey farm lands for people to plant, grow and reap.

I am here to tell you it is not going to be easy, but we have a plan.

I encourage you to read it, discuss it with your families, and yes criticize it.

We are open for debate and discussion; this is how families work and this is how our nation should work.

Please go to planBelize.bz and read our plans and for those of you 18 and older, please make sure you VOTE safely!

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Dean Barrow gifted son 1Billion Dollar Boledo Contract?

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Eamon Courtenay, SC – PUP’s Legal Advisor, “Section 19, subsection 5 of the Finance and Audit Reform Act states, and I quote, any procurement or sale, contract of or above 5 million dollars shall be subject to the open tendering procedure, end quote. Because the value of the Brads contract was in excess of 50 million dollars per year, it must have been offered by way of open tender.”

“As Minister of Finance, Prime Minister Barrow had a legal duty to disclose Brad’s contract within 30 days of its execu-

tion. Not only that, he was legally required to disclose to the House of Representatives and to the Senate related documents, sufficient to enable Parliament to determine whether the open tender procedure was complied with.

In violation of the Finance and Audit Reform Act, and in breach of his fiduciary duty, the Prime Minister of Belize, the Hon. Dean Barrow did not submit these required documents to the House or to the Senate, in compliance with the law.”

“Violations of the Finance and Audit Reform Act is a criminal offense.”

Direct Deposit w/o Government Oversight

Continued from page 2 square foot at the high end and it would be give you an approximate cost of seven million dollars for a building of this type. After all of this they are asking for the building to be duty free which gives them a saving of another twenty five percent. And then what annoyed me the most is that they asked for a Range Rover which valued three hundred thousand dollars to be able to come in duty free too. In the paper here it says for use during the construction of the project. I’ve been building for over twenty seven years and I have never seen a Range Rover being utilized for the construction of any project. It does not have the ability of a crane. It does not have the ability of a backhoe. It has four wheel drive so many that is a reason that you can go to the site. I see no justifiable reason.”

More importantly, Belizeans will go out in massive numbers to vote for 31 PUP candidates who with charismatic and innovative John Briceño offer broad-based planBelize and inspiring Hope for our nation abused for 13 years by, experts at inducing recessions, United Democratic Party.

There is no doubt that this election is the end of the UDP. The update on the Boledo contract is only a smidgen of why the UDP has been at the helm of the most corrupt and incompetent in the world of governments. The UDP’s level of nepotism and cronyism is only matched by the UDP’s inability to lead and the arrogance of

imposters pretending to be a government of the people.

On November 11, the final stamp will be placed by the democratic choice.

The PUP and John Briceño are unquestionably for the people.

The PUP and John Briceño are truly for the people.

The PUP and John Briceño will be elected by the people who they will serve and this lead to a Belize that will efficiently work for everyone since everybody will win in this coming new era.

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PUP Release

PUP CONDEMNS ARREST OF BLUE CREEK VILLAGERS For Immediate Release Monday, November 2, 2020 The People’s United Party strongly condemns the arrest of Villagers of Blue Creek by members of the Belize Police Department.

The Villagers were peacefully attending church on the sacred Sunday

when the police arrested them. This was completely unnecessary.

The PUP believes that the matter could have been handled in a respectful manner and there was absolutely no need for the arrests.

We call on the Belize Police Department to exercise restraint in these very difficult times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VEGA LAND FRAUD AGAIN?

Faber is right. Gaspar Vega is irrelevant to the UDP. In an interview, Faber uttered words to that effect and that Gaspar Vega is not running for the UDP. So did Faber say he will investigate Gaspar Vega with all the rigidness of the law? Did Faber say he will call the Attorney General to look into this newly unveiled matter? In fact, Faber seemed content with moving on without looking into the allegation of corruption and illegalities perpetrated by his present government. Faber is of course a continuation of all the wrongs that Barrow sowed and that Faber watered all these 13 years. Like Vega, Faber’s days are counted. After November 12, who is innocent will be investigated and proven so….but who is guilty after said investigation will face the laws of Belize.

Here is the new fraud allegation story by CTV news: Attorney Marcel Cardona reveals another land controversy involving disgraced former UDP Lands Minister Gaspar Vega. A litany of land scandals have surfaced throughout the term of the Barrow Administration. In their near thirteen-year term, the Ministry of Natural Resources has changed leadership four times. The heaping controversies caused the Prime Minister to describe the Ministry as “a hotbed of corruption”, and was followed by the resignation of two Ministers of Government. None more prominent that the resignation of Gaspar Vega, who is accused of land giveaways to his own family, but who resigned after the scandal that his Ministry paid $400,000 as land compensation to his own son for land that was improperly given.

Well it seems scandals are still being unearthed.

On Friday, attorney Marcel Cardona called a press conference to reveal that he has been hired to defend an American citizen who claims that his privately-owned land in Sarteneja Village landed in the hands of another of the former UDP Minister’s relative, Raul Rosado, of Corozal Town.

Cardona explained that American Robert James Condreay bought the land Lot 535 from a Sarteneja resident in 1998 and obtained a reg-

istration of title in 2017.

But three years prior to that, while Vega was still Minister of Lands, Cardona claims that the same land was sold to Rosado for a mere $3,500. To make matters worse, Cardona added that the land, in UDP-style, has been re-sold for $200,000, about 600% more, to an American couple just four months ago.

The American national realised something was not right when the caretaker of his property discovered construction being carried out on the land.

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The Rape of the Lands and Survey Department, Belize Dear Editor,

Sometime in the late nineteen fifties in the history of Belize ‐ then British Honduras‐the first Belizean born Head of the Survey and Lands Department was appointed. At that time the holder of the post was called the Surveyor General. Later on in the middle of the nineteen seventies the name of the Head became known as the Commissioner of Lands and Survey.

That first Belizean Surveyor General was Mr. James Aloysius Waight who was among other things, the first President of the Belize Audubon Society and on more than one occasion "Acting Governor of the Colony". His office was situated on the second floor of the iconic Paslow Building.

Later on the post of Head was held thereafter by another eminent Belizean Mr. Karl Levi Gibson who was succeeded by James V. Hyde ‐ Hyde being the first to be called "Commissioner of Lands and Surveys". Mr. Hyde was followed by many other Belizeans all trained for the job and who maintained standards and integrity established by their predecessors.

That lasted until 2010 when the post was given to the former teacher from Patchakan, a former National Estate Officer who started under Minister Gaspar Vega. It is no secret that five Ministers of Natural Resources have been appointed since 2010 but in 2020 the same Commissioner of Lands and Survey is still there.

The staff of the survey section of the department ‐ since 2010 ‐ has been subjected to many changes of location in the new building in Cohune Walk until about two years ago found themselves practically in the basement of the building where one can see all the two feet diameter Air ducts and other exposed utility pipes. A far cry from previous locations Referring more to the Survey section it is important to note that the Commissioner of Lands and survey‐ to be referred to onwards as the "CLS" ‐ has the authority to authenticate plans submitted by the Licensed Surveyors. The signature of a Licensed Surveyor indicates that he has carried out the survey as shown on the plan and according to the field notes submitted and if the Principal Surveyor should one day check and find out that the surveyor did not comply then that surveyor would be summoned before the Land Surveyors Board and his License could be revoked.

There has not been a functioning Land Surveyors Board for over one year and on the 16th October 2020, in response to the Member from Cayo Northeast, the Member from Corozal North, the Minister of Natural Resources under whose portfolio the Lands and Survey Department is, said the following:

"In terms of the appointment of the Board of Surveyors that is something I can easily address. It does not mean that we are delinquent in any way Madame............"

Clearly the Minister is misinformed. He needs to read Sect. 4.‐ (1) of CAP 187, Laws of Belize. But recent developments show

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that this is a move on the part of both the Minister and his CLS "to enable a number of measures".

Evidence has been brought to light where Wilbur Bastarachea Vallejos, the "CLS", has been signing and authenticating Survey plans of thousands of residential lots as if they were done by his survey Department, a grand scheme of works for which he has no staff to undertake. Furthermore the plans are signed as if they were completed on the ground when it is known that these surveys are far from being completed and as we write there are ongoing field works to try and complete them. It would be interesting to know how the field staff is being paid. If this is not a nefarious act on the part of the CLS, Wilbur Batarachea Vajellos, ex‐officio Chairman of the Land Surveyors Board, a Board set up with among other duties, to discipline Licensed Land Surveyors when they would commit these same acts, then nothing else is.

The Minister, Hugo Bastarachea Pott, did say on the 16th October 2020 in the National Assembly that “we have had to adapt the system for us to enable a number of measures to be taken for us to meet the demand".

As we write there are Land surveys ongoing in Orange Walk Central, O.W. District– a swampy area west of Union Town‐; Ambergris Caye – an area about 7.5 miles north of San Pedro and Lord's Bank, Belize District. Note that plans for these incomplete surveys have already been fast tracked through the Mapping Section and the Land Registry complete with "parcel numbers". It is no secret to many in the Land Surveying Profession including the staff of the Survey Department, and to many throughout the Ministry of Natural Resources that, using "drafting" software, these surveys are compiled digitally in office and plans printed for the signature of the CLS, complete with annotations of bearing to seconds of arc and distances to millimeter accuracy. After that a frantic effort is made to try and carry out the field measurements using employees from the private sector. All this under the supervision of the ex‐officio Chairman of the Land Surveyors Board.

Such is the nature of work in the Survey Section of the Land and Survey Department, with the General Elections fast approaching.

Regards, Licensed Land Surveyors

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PUP Standard Bearers

to their Constituents Excerpts of FB Posts and other

Mr. Trevor Del Valle sat down with us recently to let us know his thoughts on the qualities of a man that makes a true leader, and how he believes that Andre Perez is the right Choice.

On Election day November 11th, VOTE For Andre. Vote for your community. Vote because #wedeservebetter.

Oscar Arnold, Collet

John Briceño, Orange Walk Central I can feel the energy of my people! I am more than ready to lead us into prosperity! On November 11th, 2020 Vote for the People’s United Party for a brighter tomorrow for you and your families!

There is no Vote in our post-independence history that is more consequential than the vote which the Belizean people will exercise in 2020! Our opponents’ 13 years and three-term dismal record leave us with absolutely no doubt what kind of future Belize will have without a change on November 11th. We are here to offer a fresh hope and to assure every Belizean that our party is ready to govern! Examine our Manifesto and consider how it will make your life better and when you do so we feel very confident that you will support the Peoples United Party. I Urge every Belizean voter to safely exercise your sacred right to Vote for our PUP candidates on November 11th! Thank you! God Bless you! God bless our Party! And GOD BLESS BELIZE! Cordel Hyde, Lake Independence

Our General...the people’s champion.. be all inclusive if you want to win. Let your people be of utmost importance and not your ego!! From Corozal to Toledo from Belize to Cayo, VOTE Team 31. We are ready!!! One love always! The Lake neva stray…Cordel all the way!!!!/// Manifesto Speech excerpt: It has to start with us as a people. Change comes when small groups of people in the community work together to change their attitudes and perceptions of themselves and when that happens that change will spread out like a mighty river to the other parts of the community and country. Incredibly, this document will ensure that people in all the little crevices all over this country will be given back their respect, their dignity, the control of their lives and the lives of their families. The economy should be transformative and democratic and based on dignity; it cannot be about maintaining the status quo…

It’s the ecology of the caring community…But first we must rewire ourselves. We need to teach our young about cooperatives and collective ownership. We have to be one for all, and all for one. We have to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. I’m excited about this our 2020 Plan for Belize!

Henry Usher, Fort George

residents of Fort George.

We will beat this pandemic together!

Sanitize yuh hands, wear yuh mask and BLAZE YUH FIRE! Fort George going #Blu! Vote Henry Charles Usher for Fort George!

Vote PUP! Andre Perez, Belize Rural South

November 11th!

Henry Charles Usher for Fort George!

Henry Charles reminds everyone the importance of sanitizing and wearing your mask. He has been, and continues to distribute hand sanitizer and masks to all the

The March to victory…!

BELIZE RURAL SOUTH IS BLUE #TogetherwithAndre — in San Pedro, Belize When Caye Caulker’s very own council endorses yours truly. I’m honored and ready to work with people of Caye Caulker because they deserve better.

Ahead of nomination day, members of our community are expressing now more than ever why CHANGE is important and that #TogetherwithAndre our islands can begin to move forward.

It’s officially here guys I’m so excited I can’t sleep.

Support us by wearing your BLU and white today(and everyday) raising them flags high and when you come out to

support us.

It’s the beginning or should I say another step of our beautiful journey.

PUP ALL THE WAY #planBelize #TeamPolo #collet2020 #oscararnoldforcollet #everybodyfiwin EVERYBODY FI WIN ON NOVEMBER 11TH VOTE OSCAR ARNOLD VOTE PUP.... Everybody in Collet should be able to own a decent home. COLLET DAH FI WE TIME!// COLLET IT’S OUR TIME, OUR TIME TO RISE UP! TIME FI TEK BACK COLLET! VOTE OSCAR ARNOLD #TeamPolo Jose Mai, Orange Walk South

T h e country is eager for change because they have been neglected for 13 years by this corrupt UDP government.

The UDP

has failed them & it’s time to vote for a change.

They have set their trust on the People’s United Party because the PUP is their only hope only the leadership of John Briceño.

We finally completed our House to House Campaign! Exhausted but satisfied…

Am thankful to God for my health and the health of our avid campaigners and I pray that God heals the ill and afflicted and bless the hearts of the families who are hurting.

Que viva el Partido Unido del Pueblo! En estas Elecciones Generales votemos PUP. La Esperanza de un Futuro Mejor May God bless our bountiful Natural Resources and protect our people from this Pandemic and from any other Natural Disasters!!!

Spent a wonderful day in OWS!! Love the feeling. Indeed it is clear that the frustration level is at the maximum! Con Jose Abelardo Mai estamos en buenas manos.

Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat, Cayo West

LA DIFERENCIA ES CLARA. JORGE ‘MILIN’ ESPAT PARA CAYO OESTE Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat, creating waves.

Cuando una persona tiene una visión y las ganas de hacer cosas, la diferencia es clara.

No necesitas dos décadas. Si haces una recopilación de logros que el actual representante ha hecho durante los 20 años pasados, seguro que nos sale debiendo. La verdad es que el área del Cayo Oeste se ha estancado por más de dos décadas, pero más aún después del 2008. No hay escusa porque la asignación como ministro era/es el ministerio de desarrollo económico.

Este representante le quedo grande el puesto o simplemente no entendió el significado de la oportunidad que se le presento para que trajera desarrollo para su gente y por el área que representa. El municipio del Benque y por ende las comunidades circunvecinas deberían ser unos de los más desarrollados y económicamente hablando uno de los más vibrantes del país.

Las comunidades fronterizas son los que obtienen más crecimiento y desarrollo económico en comparación con los otros municipios. Pero no fue y no es así para nuestras comunidades. Sin embargo, en nuestras comunidades no hay actividad económica y la situación es áspera. Es una vergüenza y con qué cara viene a postularse para representante de nuevo. Con que cara viene a tratar de convencer a los ciudadanos de esta área si no tiene voz en la asamblea, ya no vive aquí, y por consiguiente ha perdido la conexión con la gente quienes lo pusieron ahí donde se encuentra ahora. Evaluando lo que ha hecho en dos décadas es tan poco que da flojera de mencionar. De igual forma como lo pusimos ahí, lo vamos a destituir. Ya que se escondió, pues que se quede en su escondite.

VOTE MILIN ESPAT! #milinespatforcayowest #planBelize #ConMilinTodosGanamos

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Landy Habet, Cayo Southeast

Going all the way! Landy is the man with the plan! BLU is the Answer! Todos Ganamos!The PUP and its members have always put people’s interests first. With the same ideals, and in the same fashion that we achieved Independence, in November when we form the new government, we will take up the challenge to rebuild Belize.

All Belizeans will enjoy quality education, quality healthcare and the bounty of this land. #planBelize #planificarBelize #TodosGanamosConLandy #WeAllWinWithLandy// A piece of land is a critical part of economic empowerment. Economic empowerment allows for greater social cohesion. The Land In Your Hand Policy aims to assist Belizeans break away from the vicious cycle of poverty.

The People’s United Party is pledging to simplify the process of applying for and receiving land titles, promote sustainable land management through a National Urban Garden Program, assist first time land owners with capacity building efforts for large scale farming and housing, and digitize the Lands department to ensure efficient use of services, especially the services Belizeans have paid for. By depoliticizing access to this resource, together, we will make our communities more just and fair. When everyone gets a piece of land, we all move forward. #TodosGanamosConLandy #WeAllWinWithLandy #VoteBLU #planBelize Francis Fonseca, Freetown

Freetown is ready to delivered Fr a n c i s . . .

With Francis the works continues....

VOT E BLU....

V O T E P U P. . . . E VERYBODY FIH WIN On the International Day of Climate Action, some members of our Freetown youth group took action by planting more than 10 trees at 2 different parks in Belama. The types of trees that were planted include coconut, mango, orange, avocado, and moringa. It is our hope that the residents in the area will be able to make great use of these trees and with the fruits that they bear.// We walk this road together. We keep toiling. With God in our hearts and family on our side, we are resolved.

We are not a constituency. We are a family. We are not a vote, we are making a stand. Our vote is targeted…

Francis is a leader we can be proud of. A gentleman, kind hearted, steady, hardworking and genuine. He is a reflection of who we are in Freetown. Freetown is home. Francis is family.

TheWorkContinues | #freetownwithfrancis2020 | #WeRememberYouAlways Anthony Mahler, Pickstock

“My vision for Pickstock is for it to be a thriving division where our people can participate in their own development and have meaningful input in the decisions that affect their lives.”

David ‘Dido’ Vega, Corozal Bay

David “Dido” Vega, ready and determined to begin the grounds work of uplifting Corozal Bay. Born, raised and living in the Corozal District, Dido is the clear and right choice to represent us and be the voice of all Corozaleños in the House of Representatives!/// New Hope!

New Vision! I’m fully into politics. Politics gives me goosebumps, fulls my body with adrenaline and excitement! Every time, I go through town and see our blue and white flag waving.

It makes me go crazy and proud, to see how far we’ve reached and haven’t given up! The days are getting closer, be wise and make your decisions cast your vote and make a change!

I’m fully supporting Mr. David Dido Vega Why? He is an eloquent, respectable, honorable, trustworthy, brilliant, innovative and outgoing person. All the qualities, we need our area representative, to have. In order to see improvement and development in our town!

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Now the most important part is YOU yes YOU. The youth the future generations of Belize.

You have everything in your hands make the change. Vote BLUE Just a fact about my family!

Candice Pitts, Mesopotamia

As we enter the month of November, which highlights the 16 days of activism against g e n d e r- b a s e d violence, our candidate implores all of us to do what we can, and in all our capacities, to put an end to domestic violence.// We invest in

food, not campaign paraphernalia./// In its policy on Housing, the PUP has committed to build 10,000 low income houses during its first 5 years in office.

In addition to the other 30 constituencies, Mesopotamia will receive, at the minimum, 300 of those houses!

Our team, with the strong and competent leadership of Dr Candice Pitts, will ensure the residents of Mesopotamia receive what they deserve and that Mesopotamia wins this time!

Candice Pitts continues to serve! #TheWorkContinues #candicepitts #mesopotamiaschoice2020The Choice is Clear! On Election Day, Vote Candice Pitts!

Paul Thompson, Albert

We recently visited several business establishments all amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Belize City together with Mayor Bernard Wagner. More recently, we did the same with Party Leader John Briceño. We had the opportunity to converse with our local entrepreneurs during the walk- through, which provided the perfect opportunity to gain insight from the local business community on how to further the improvements of the city.

As leaders, we continue to exercise new ways to get our residents involved in the discussion on how to build a better Belize City for everyone.

Allan Pollard, Queen’s Square

We are ready to WIN! Its been love and good vibes on the streets of Queen Square. The people are ready for change!

The time is now Belize, together we CAN! On November 11th Vote Allan Pollard for Queen Square.

Note: Belize has a host of talented musicians. I must thank the guys who helped bringing this track to life for this campaign; Dj Perf, KingRome & Stig. Clothing Drive this Saturday at my office 90 Euphrates Avenue. Everything FREE! Light refreshments will also be available. #planBelize #TheTimeisNow “Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much” Community Development and Safety is undoubtedly a top priority when given the opportunity to lead and represent the people of Queen Square.

With me as your new and youthful leader, together we will make Queen Square a safe and developed place to raise our children! #AllanPollardForQueenSquare #planBelize #BLUisComing Kareem Musa, Caribbean Shores

Thank you once again to Mayor Wagner and the Belize City Council for the rehabilitation and paving of Manatee Drive in the Buttonwood Bay Area of Belize City. We are most grateful for your continued hard work and commitment. Always bout the People! #TimetoRise

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and understands the struggles of our elderly. They must be taken care of. They have already done their part to contribute in the growth of our communities.

We must return the favor and take care of them.

EVERYBODY FI WIN!

Michel Chebat, Cayo North

To all my friends and family, I can humbly say that thanks to all of you, my son Micho Chebat has been officially nominated to run for Cayo North. As you all know Micho was born and raised here in Cayo. From a young boy I have watched Micho strive and work hard to accomplish his goals. And I know in my heart that he has grown to be a man instilled and raised with morals and principles founded in faith, family, and fortitude. I taught all my children that God is first, and to love & respect all people. Never forget to be humble, kind and help others in need.

I can further say as an attorney he has been equipped to fight for the rights of the people, and with this same spirit, he will fight for the betterment of each and every person in Cayo North. He has demonstrated his commitment over the past 5 years and will do even more once elected. He has seen first-hand what the people of Cayo North have been deprived of for the past 12+ years and more so in these difficult times that we all face.

He has seen the dire need for a change for the betterment of not just a few but for ALL. MICHO is ready to execute his vision and plan for the betterment of Cayo North. With that said, I am his mother and I confidently vouch for his leadership skills, ability, transparency and his capacity to take the people of Cayo North on a whole, towards a change for the betterment we deserve. A change that will bring opportunity, prosperity and end the struggle and hardship we have all been facing.

So my message is Vote Blue, show your power, show you demand better and VOTE MICHO because everybody fu win!

Mike Espat, Toledo East

h e UDP will try distract your attention by pontificating about what allegedly happened in the past before they were elected. They want you to forget all the punishment you have endured for past 13 long years. They don’t want you to discuss the issues because they know they have failed you... do you think they are interested in talking about job creation and poverty reduction?

They don’t because they can’t. They didn’t even care to provide you with candidates with moral character. I urge you to vote for character on November 11. #VOTE #PUP2020/// So who got our foreign debt to 4 billion dollars?

Who spent 12 Billion dollars set in our 12 year budget?

Who got over 650 million dollars in oil revenues?

Who got over 700 million dollars in Petro Caribe money?

Who spent 640 million dollars from our reserves to buy BTL, BEL and BWS which has not been beneficial to the Belizean public?

Whose housing program started with trailer houses, then Nada, nada claiming that they gave 10,000 houses to the people by forgiving a few debts to their cronies?

Who squandered millions upon millions on road projects fleecing the national purse and delivering broke up roads and roundabouts?

Which government made all his ministers and area reps millionaires?

Which Prime minister promised that there was enough to feed and aid the Belizean public for years and years to come and then renege on his promise?

Which deputy prime minister had the gall to give $400,000.00 to his son as a freebie?

Which party has had convicted criminals running in their midst?

NOW YOU WILL ASK ME TO VOTE UDP? Cho man, then deh da really thief.

So Adios UDP!!! The time is here! Make a change! Vote the UDP out! Vote BLU Victory hour is approaching a massive BLU Victory.

Raise your FLAGS - play the music!!!! “From Czl to Toledo...” #PlanBelize The choice is clear. The people across this country had enough of the UDP. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Belize Rural Central

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Come out and mark your X for the blue machine. Dolores for BRC. BELIZE RURAL Central IS BLUE To all public servants and uniformed officers who will be working for the elections we ask you PLEASE to get your proxy forms. Please Demand your proxy form if necessary. After you have filled it out please give it to your loved one whom you trust completely. Please DO NOT allow any person other than

your chosen person to take your proxy. Thanks Big thanks to the youths of BRC for your imput in the decision making of your future.

Dolores is everywhere…Gracie Rock…Hattieville….Ladyville

Oscar Requena, Toledo West JMi Grandpa seh “UDP NUH WORK “ Mi Granny seh “She want her lee pension fu help she self” Oscar Requena has maintain his connection with the people of Toledo west. He listens

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#plan_belize #vote2020 #choose_change #vote_oscarEvery Body fi Win. Toledo West villages welcomes the PUP with love.

Oscar Requena will deliver.

Don’t be Left Behind. Join the winning team. This election, is a very important decision for all Belizeans to make. We cannot continue to have our country run by the most corrupt, incompetent and dictatorial UDP. The PUP offers a bold and innovative plan that puts all Belizeans at the center of development. Our Plan Belize, offers bold opportunities for all, it will make life better and our people can be assured that we will be held accountable and deliver on our plans. I humbly ask you to vote for Oscar Requena.

Rest assured, I will work diligently with John Briceño as Prime Minister and a PUP government to make lives better for all Belizeans. Belizeans across Belize, please vote for a PUP candidate in your area.

I invite you, join us and let us work together for a better and brighter Belize. I thank you.

A Supporter: Oscar is man with a plan | Oscar is man with vision | Oscar is man for people | Oscar will make things happen Toledo west can’t wait to vote for Oscar Requena! UDP got to GoT to Go...

Marconi Leal, Belize Rural North

On November 11, Vote for Marconi Leal!

A man with vision, dedication and love for the People of BRN! Vote

for the change we desperately need! Come up and Vote BLU. Marconi Leal and the PUP Team meeting and listening to the residence of Fresh Pond, Burrell Boom Village! The work continues To GOD be the Glory Good Day Belize Rural North David J. Castillo, Corozal North

Hugo Patt in an act of desperation is TAKING away people’s land in Patchakan! Even though these people have property titles!

Enough is Enough! It is tie to take out this bully and all the UDP!11th NOVEMBER 2020 GENERAL ELECTIONS ARE CALLED! WE ARE READY! VAMOS ADELANTE CON EL PUP!!! Supporter: Take the land that Patt give you because it belongs to you... But dont feel committed to him for it... REMEMBER ALL THIS TIME THAT HE HAD U ABANDONED... WE NEED JOBS JOBS JOBS. Bajo un nuevo Gobierno PUP, el candidato DAVID CASTILLO se compremete a crear mas oportunidades de empleo para su gente de Corozal Norte y Corozal!gobierno. Ya es tiempo para un cambio! Ya es tiempo para sacar el UDP! Ya es tiempo de votar para el PUP! #daveforcorozalnorth #planbelize #changeiscoming Florencio Marin Jr., Corozal Southeast

Les pedimos que salgamos a Votar responsablemente. A estas alturas ya todos debemos saber los Protocolos de Salud para evitar la propagacion del CoronoVirus. Use su mascara, lavase y sanitize su mano constantemente y mantenga su sana distancia.

Igualmente recordemos la importancia de Salir a Votar, su VOTO otorga PODER recuerdelo, ya vimos como Corozal Sureste fue discriminado y castigado por el gobierno UDP por ser una Area PUP. Salgamos a las urnas temprano y hagamos un CAMBIO es nuestro derecho y nuestra obligacion.

El 11 de Noviembre salgamos y apoyemos al Honorable Florencio Marin Jr. el Hombre que traera prosperidad a Corozal Sureste.

Rodwell Ferguson, Stann Creek West The authorities are afraid of this dictatorship government even up to their last days in Gov-

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November 11th, 2020, Cayo Central will come home & once more declare this beautiful division as PUP Territory.

Vote Alex Balona Let’s do this, come out and vote. #BLU2020 #VOTEALEXBALONA | #ALEXBALONAREALCHANGEFORCAYOCENTRAL Oscar Mira, Belmopan ernment, anyhow it will come to an end in 22 days. My villages, I will be with you to the end.

You can register your opposition at the polls on November 11th, 2020. These people feel that they can bully their way into office. How when they become minister dog will eat our supper?

I will remain calm and focus on the big prize. The biggest political UDP defeat in history will be in Stann Creek West. The liberation of Belize from 12 years of bondage now begins.

What a relief that will be.

I am going into this election with 9895 voters spread across several miles. You have to be a giant to take on such a tremendous task with limited resources. It’s fun for me to walk and meet people especially in their homes. They allow me to lie down in their hammocks and we have a conversation.

Money can’t buy love and we cannot live off promises. UDP, you are the government for more than 12 years now. You should be telling the people what you have accomplished over the years. Do not promise what you will deliver after election when you will not be there. Hog wash! The people are no fools. They know you will not pay no school fees, they are still waiting for a proper pantry program.

Louis Zabaneh, Dangriga

So excited for the great and wonderful changes coming to Dangriga! Proud of you Dr. Zab and thank you for your ‘yes’ to lay down your time, talent and treasure in service to our beloved Belize!

May God bless and protect you and your beloved family!

ON A MISSION There is nothing like going out and seeing the people; meeting them at their homes or on street. We cannot give in to apathy and hopelessness.

We must believe that Belize can be better. We must believe that Belmopan can be a better Capital City. Everywhere we go, our residents tell us they are ready for change. Change is coming! On Nov. 11th, VOTE PUP! VOTE OSCAR MIRA FOR BELMOPAN!!!

PRODUCTION LIKE CRAZY Belmopan farmers from Maya Mopan, San Martin, Salvapan and Las Flores are very productive and hardworking. It is a shame that they have never gotten the type of support they need. They contribute to our city’s food security, generate income for many families and even employment opportunities for women. We will expand farming and farm intensification as part of our economic plan and COVID 19 recovery. Watch us do great things! On Nov. 11th, VOTE PUP! VOTE OSCAR MIRA FOR BELMOPAN!!!

But this is about protecting the lives of people. This is a better way; disciplined and dignified. We will save the celebration for our victory on Nov. 11th. NOW LET’S GET THOSE VOTES OUT ON ELECTION DAY! THE TIME FOR LIBERATION IS NEAR! VOTE PUP! VOTE OSCAR MIRA FOR BELMOPAN!!!

Thank you all for the love and the support! TO VICTORY!!! #teammira #earlymorningadvice #nominationday Kevin Bernard, Orange Walk East

Ramon ‘Monchi’ Cervantes, Orange Walk North

MONCHI D COME Your PUP candidate for Orange Walk North has been officially nominated! ¡Su candidato PUP para Orange Walk North ha sido nominado oficialmente! #TeamMonchi2020 #VOTEBLU #NominationDay #TodosGanamos #HastaLaVictoriaSiempre TEAM MONCHI campaigning here in the beautiful Orange Walk North. The people are very excited to meet the future leader of the North, Ramon Cervantes Monchi is ready to listen to the concerns of the norteños. He is taking notes on how to better our beautiful jewel. He is a man with a good heart and he is ready to serve the people.¡ Que viva Monchi, Que viva el PUP! Julius Espat, Cayo South

Your vote counts! Your voice matters! You deserve to be heard!

Remember to come out & cast your votes early on November 11th.

PUP Standard Bearer Kevin Bernard was officially nominated as the candidate for OW East for the PUP. As he has always said, no one will be left behind. The work

to bring a victory for the PUP in OW East has started.

Let’s vote PUP, let’s vote Kevin for OW East./// The people of Carmelita are getting their roads and drainage issues repaired after their plea have been falling to deaf ears of the Orange Walk East UDP Representative. An Area that has been abandoned for over the past 5 years is just a mere image of the failure of the UDP representative.

People living in swamps and bushes. With efforts from the Chairman Mr. Victor Polanco, Mayor Kevin Bernard and community members works is underway to repair some very degraded and unattended streets. The People of Orange Walk East Deserve Better.

Ramiro Ramirez, Corozal Southwest

Here in St. Margaretville. Julius Espat is losing no time whatsoever in activating his campaign mode.

We met on the ground and he said he has never deactivated his campaign mode that he has permanently been on the ground living amongst his people is normal for him.

People consider him as one of their own no matter the ethnicity, religion or language.

Julius is all about Cayo South.

Alex Balona, Cayo Central

We here at Cayo Central know great Leadership and that is ALEX BALONA!!!!

We here at Cayo Central know great Leadership and that is ALEX BALONA!!!!On

Corozal South West is ready for the change vote P.U.P November 11, 2020 Ramiro Ramirez We Ready to Win !!!

We Ready to Lead !!!

Con el P.U.P Todos Ganamos El Cambio lo Hacemos Juntos We will deliver!

Vote P.U.P 2020

Ed. Note: Please be mindful that these are excerpts. For other pictures, comment, releases, and posts of our PUP leaders visit, LIKE and FOLLOW their FB profiles and pages.

Also be a fan of the Whip Show at 7:15 on Vibes FBLive, Cable, and Radio.

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STANDARD BEARERS

Freetown: Francis Fonseca

ON THE MOVE

Mesopotamia: Candice Pitts

Pickstock: Anthony Mahler

Belmopan: Oscar Mira

Fort George: Henry Usher

Corozal North: David Castillo

Corozal Southeast: Florencio Marin

Corozal Southwest: Ramiro Ramirez

EVERYBODY FI WIN!

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THE BELIZE TIMES 2015 Toledo West & East: Oscar Requena & Mike Espat

Lake Independence: Cordel Hyde

Freetown: Francis Fonseca

Albert: Paul Thompson

Caribbean Shores: Kareem Musa

Collet: Oscar Arnold

Fort George: Henry Usher

Mesopotamia: Candice Pitts

Port Loyola: Gilroy Usher

Queen’s Square: Allan Pollard

Belize Rural Central: Dolores Balderamos García

Belize Rural North: Marconi Leal

Belize Rural South: Andre Perez

Pickstock: Anthony Mahler

Belmopan: Oscar Mira

Cayo Central: Alex Balona

Cayo North: Michel Chebat

Cayo Northeast: Orlando Habet

Cayo South: Julius Espat

Cayo West: Jorge “Milin’ Espat

Corozal Bay: David ‘Dido’ Vega

Corozal North: David Castillo

Corozal Southeast: Florencio Marin

Corozal Southwest: Ramiro Ramirez

Orange Walk East: Kevin Bernard

Orange Walk North: Ramon ‘Monchi’ Cervantes

Orange Walk South: Jose Mai

Dangriga: Louis Zabaneh

Stann Creek West: Rodwell Ferguson

EVERYBODY FI WIN!

planBelize

TODOS GANAMOS!

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THE BELIZE TIMES

STANDARD BEARERS

2020 Albert: Paul Thompson

ON THE MOVE

Port Loyola: Gilroy Usher

Queen’s Square: Allan Pollard

Belize Rural North: Marconi Leal

Belize Rural South: Andre Perez

Toledo West: Oscar Requena

Orange Walk East: Kevin Bernard

Orange Walk South: Jose Mai

EVERYBODY FI WIN!

planBelize

TODOS GANAMOS!

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OUR SOLEMN COVENANT WITH THE BELIZEAN PEOPLE WE, THE THIRTY-ONE CANDIDATES OF THE PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IN GOOD FAITH PLEDGE TO: 1. Work ceaselessly to achieve the goals set out in the #PLANBELIZE Manifesto of the People’s United Party 2. Above all, remain faithful to the motto of the PUP – Serve the People – and not to use our offices for personal gain 3. At all times faithfully uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of Belize 4. Unreservedly support plans and policies of a PUP Government that promote social, economic, and environmental justice 5. Ensure that all workers receive fair pay for their work and to implement a livable minimum wage of $5 per hour 6. To work to eliminate economic and social privilege and disparity among Belizeans and to protect the right of all to life, liberty, access to affordable education, universal health care, land and housing and the right to live in peaceful communities 7. To protect the identity, dignity and social and cultural values of Belizeans including indigenous peoples 8. To actively promote sustainable development in Belize and to protect our natural and built environment 9. To insist on good and transparent governance and to hold accountable those who betray the public good 10. To defend Belize’s territorial integrity and to protect Belize’s interest in international fora.

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VOICE OF THE COMMON MAN

DR. OSMOND MARTINEZ: BELIZE IS IN AN ECONOMIC DEPRESSION!

By Hilly Bennett On the Whip Talk Show on Tuesday the 4th of November 2020, Dr. Osmond Martinez, a professor with expertise in the areas of the economy, poverty and social development, highlighted the corrosive effect of the festering phenomenon of poverty and inequality on economic growth and development of the Jewel. Additionally, the United Democratic Party Government’s economic model, and their chronic appetite for infrastructure as the backbone of the country’s economy was criticised

by Martinez for Belize’s economic woes being experienced presently. The professor cited the lack of return on investment in the ‘white elephant’ infrastructural projects as the culprit for the spiralling of the economy.

Professor Martinez proffered that although infrastructure is important the lack of return on investment and the point of equilibrium not considered by the UDP economic model renders it a total failure. Additionally, the UDP has failed to address the poorest sector of society as important to economic development.

The Encyclical Letter March 26, 1967 written to Bishops, Priest and the religious order by His Holiness Pope Paul VI stated: “The development of which we are speaking does not extend solely to economic growth. To be genuine, growth must be integral, it must clearly provide for the progress of each individual and of the whole man.”

In this regard an eminent specialist

in the field has rightly and forcefully said: “we do not approve of separating the economic from the human or of considering development apart from the civilisation to which it belongs. In our opinion, great value is to be placed on man, each man, each group of men and human society as a whole.”

Economic experts including Dr. Martinez consider policies and practices that help narrow the gap between the haves and haves-not, between the rich and the poor are not only desirably ethical but makes sound economic sense.

When tasked by Vaughn Gill, Host of The Whip, to discuss poverty as it relates to economic growth under the lead of the Barrow administration, the Doctor made the alarming revelation on the present situation regarding poverty. The monies that was sourced to alleviate the conditions of the poor, the almost 1/2 billion Alba Petro funding squandered, funnelled to feather the nest of families and cronies.

Firstly, Martinez established what poverty is. Being poor is not being able to satisfy one’s basic needs - not having the minimum level of food, health, education, and other essential services. Interestingly, he submitted that people can be deprived of such things even when there is no shortage of them. Oftentimes a consequence of political spite.

Professor Osmond Martinez also pointed out that poverty can be absolute or relative. He explained how absolute poverty means having less than some pre-

defined minimum level of a particular essential. For example, income.

Relative poverty, means having less than most people, for example being in the poorest 10 percent.

Martinez stated that according to World Bank extreme poverty had decreased globally from 1.9 billion in 1990 to 195,176 million in 2008. However, in Belize poverty under the UDP increased from 126, 717 in 2008 to 195,176 in 2019 showing that in the last 10 years 68,8495 individuals had joined the poverty box. This means that 6,849.5 people per year or 18.5 people per day have become poor.

The income per capita, an important component of the wellness of the economy, shrank during the UDP administration. Income per capita in 2008 was 2.61%. However, in the year 2019 the income per capita was 0.42%. Therefore, income per capita contracted by 3.03% resulting in Belize becoming the poorest country except for Haiti. Dr. Martinez declared that should the trend continues Belize will replace Haiti by 2030.

Unfortunately, for the disadvantaged lot there is no light at the end of the tunnel under the present Barrow/Faber economic structure and will need to depend on the grace of God! Compounding the situation is that the UDP has no economic recovery plan post-COVID. There was none before and, consequently, the jewel plummeted to economic depression. In the first quarter due to a 23.3 percent contraction and debt to GDP is hovering 130%..

Fortunately, there is hope in a future People’s United Party Government and the leadership of Honourable John Briceño to avert the destructive path the red regime have forced upon the country and people.

Dr. Martinez heralded the recovery plan unveiled by the PUP and insist-

Willoughby has a history of being very worthless person ** Chancy: He hired a young man as his full time messenger for over a year from January 2018 to March 2019 without paying him his two-week holiday pay. Later he did not pay the same messenger his two-week’s notice pay when he suddenly fired him through no fault of his. **Selfish: Although his party is in government, for two years, Willoughby has not assisted the people of Port Loyola with jobs, proper housing, educational assistance, proper land or anything. For two years, all he gave out were green bananas and a pack of lies in the division. ** Unconscionable: Dozens of persons in Port Loyola are angry with Willoughby for taking away their lands, which he then gave to his friends.

Reject very selfish, unconscionable, and chancy Willoughby in Port Loyola.

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2020

THE BELIZE TIMES

THINK ABOUT IT

DEAN BARROW UNDER INVESTIGATION ANWAR BARROW TOO It is ugly and despicable. The way Dean Barrow, Patrick Faber and the UDP government have abused their positions to allow waste, squanders, thief and misuse of public monies.

We are not talking thousands of dollars, not even millions of dollars, but hundreds of millions of precious dollars which could have made the lives of Belizeans much better.

What they did is criminal.

What did they do? They approved over 100 million dollars in building contracts to one family. The Arguelles’.

They approved the legalized theft of public assets, being the boledo and lottery and gave it to political crony Brads by Belcan Bridge and a secret partner. That secret partner is now strongly alleged to be the Prime Minister’s son -Gregory Anwar Barrow.

The contract was for ten long years—from 2010 to 2020. It is estimated to be worth over FIFTY million dollars per year.

When the ten years was up in June of this year. The Prime Minister again renewed it for another TEN years. A total of TWENTY YEARS. Are we talking a Billon dollars’ worth of revenue? Stolen from the government and people of Belize? To be put in the pockets of ANWAR, BRADS and who else?

The allegations are serious.

Very serious.

It would represent one of the biggest heists of government monies being diverted to private pockets.

How could Dean Barrow get himself so entangled in such a scheme? Is he a crook?

Upon becoming Prime Minister his words were- let the good times roll. It is time for us (UDP Ministers) to eat.

He started enriching his ex-wife Lois Young Barrow. She was seen running from one Court house to the next. Doing legal work at exorbitant prices when ten government lawyers sat in the Solicitor General office employed to do the very same work.

Then the Prime Minister brother got in the act. He too was drinking milk and honey from government coffers.

Then the new wife was appointed special Envoy on a special salary her pet project -a Wellness Center started off with funds diverted from various Ministries (taxpayers monies again); we are talking hundreds, upon hundreds of thousands of dollars. There were printed invitations for wealthy persons to attend a fund raiser in Dubai. Wow! The Prime Minister (or should we sarcastically say crime Minister); - he has presided over the longest and worst period of crime and murders.

The Crime Minister’s other son, who had been shining in a U.S jail for eight years was deported to Belize. He was made Ambassador for music and given a fat salary and a fat budget – all from taxpayers monies.

Oh! For a dad like Dean. So loving, so caring, so facilitating- with public monies.

What was the genesis of this Boledo scam? A multimillion dollars enrichment

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scheme… You think Saldivar and his tranches are smart, check Dean Barrow, he selected the perfect tool, or should that be perfect fool, Godwin Hulse. Hulse was a Senator representing Chamber of Commerce. He was always talking of honesty in government and was against corruption.

Barrow appointed him chairman of a committee to see how to take away the Boledo/lottery from the government and give it to private persons.

Hulse came through with flying colors. He was later appointed by the same “dean is clean” to be a Minister. Since then, he sees no corruption, hears of no corruption, and knows of no corruption -in the most corrupt government our country has ever had.

Asked by Krem radio reporter Marisol who owned the Brads Boledo contract, Minister Hulse’s incredible and arrogant response was “go find out yourself.”

Well, we are finding out brother, slowly but surely we are all finding out. Somewhere in the Gospel of Luke is written words that whatever is done in the dark will come to light. Dean Barrow and his son Anwar Barrow are now being invertigated for the shenanigans over the boledo and lottery contract.

Should government change next Wednesday, the investigation will turn into a criminal one, with an overseas forensic audit team to be followed by possibly the FBI and Interpol.

There, likely, will be other investigations of Dean Barrow and, also, of Gregory Anwar. Surely, what we have been hearing of BTL monies demand another forensic audit and criminal investigation.

There is also that bone in the people’s throat. Following a secret meeting with Lord Ashcroft in Miami, the crime minister signed a secret deal to pay over 500 million dollars for unlawfully taking BTL from its private owners.

Lord Ashcroft has now stated in a public letter the amount was 580 MILLION dollars. Belizeans are itching to know which law firm got a ten percent of 580 million dollars.

At the press briefing held Tuesday 3rd November by Johnny Briceño, Julius Espat and Eamon Courtney to provide the sensational information on Barrow, Brads, Anwar and the millions. Attorney Eamon Courtney said in answer to a question- the situation “…is remarkable, it is alarming.”

Eamon also said Dean Barrow like every citizen is innocent until proven guilty. The people of Belize deserve to know if he is guilty. That can only happen if there is a thorough FBI type of investigation.

What is also remarkable and alarming is the silence of the UDP with all the information that has reached the Belizean people of corrupt behavior- bloated contracts, crooked deals, immigration scandals, Castro buying racing bike with civil Aviation money, Gapi selling private lands to family members, suspicious million dollars contracts at BTL, unnecessary airport road for 33 million dollars, Herman Longworth allegedly stealing sports monies, the Saldivar tranches, and on and on. Patrick Faber has said not a word. He too is smeared with his multimillion dollars tablets.

No Minister, no CEO, no one has shown any moral fiber, any principle any sense of responsibility to say something, anything to distance themselves from the large cesspool of corruption that is the legacy of 12 years of Dean Barrow and his gang.

It is important that Dean Barrow be fully investigated. It would be even more important if he were to be found guilty of a crime. For sure he broke the criminal law in the Finance and Audit Act over Petrocaribe monies.

If Barrow is found guilty, it would not only restore some faith in our governance, but it would be an alarming message to all incoming and further Ministers, CEOs and cronies. Don’t mess with public monies.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2020

A 31 PUP VICTORY = BELIZEANS FIRST

By Isabel Bennett I started my professional career as a Registered Nurse some 27 years ago. But what I really wanted to do was archaeology. I have always had a keen interest and yearning to understand the ancient intriguing world of the Mayas. But that childhood dream was not possible as I come from a single-parent household of three, me being the eldest and only girl with two younger brothers- Mr. Lion and Mr. Bernardo Bennett. Mi Abuela was the breadwinner of our home as my Mom was mentally unstable. But Mi Abuela made sure to instill in all three of us the core values of love for family, respect, hard work, integrity, service to others and a fear of God. So for all of my professional life, from the tender age of 18, I had focused on Belize’s health care system (MOH) where I quickly became involved in the Nurses Association of Belize as the Assistant Secretary.

My decision to actively participate in my professional organization, yielded a beautiful 17 years of unbroken dedicated service and another 10 additional years at the national university-UB. Those were absolutely and totally wonderful years spent in service to others. These were my two worlds for 27 years, with no regrets as it was always a fight to empower my nursing colleagues through unionism and defending nursing students tooth and nail because I believe that they are the future of the healthcare system of Belize.

But entrepreneurship and politics soon came knocking in early 2019 with a gentle but bigger and even more forceful purpose. The call was very, very clear so it was easy to say, “Yes!” to both. And here is why it was so easy to say ‘yes’ to both opportunities. They presented an even higher calling to self- sustainability (establishing the frameworks for my own businesses) and secondly, service to my country but now at a national level to serve as a PUP Senator.

I prayed and acted with faith for both opportunities believing in my skills and talents, and my life of service. I saw each opportunity as the superhighway to empower myself as an entrepreneur. As a result of my decision, I find my two free-spirited children zeroing in even more to a strong business mind-set. Most definitely

too, I deem the opportunities as freedom from an oppressing UB system that suffocated creativity and unionism because of political interference and administrators who had little or no integrity.

So to this end, having gotten the wonderful opportunity to serve as a PUP Senator, my eyes are truly opened to even bigger issues than those of MOH and UB that I had experienced. In that short span of one year, I was exposed to the fact that there is an urgent need for Belizeans to arrest at the national level the corruption, poor governance, and what can now be regarded as a total disregard for us as Belizean people. We have not been given the opportunities to empower ourselves worst yet provided with industries that would provide stable jobs. In just that short period of one year, my heart had truly bled profusely for the level of blatant corruption, dishonest leadership, illegal contracts, and the senseless borrowing that occurred in the name of the Belizean people. Of course, the list of wrongdoings is endless as it related to the UDP over the past 12 years. For that full year of exposure to the senate, the debates were mainly focused on yet another “money bill” that had no vision to support our people or to alleviate us out of poverty or to provide opportunities for entrepreneurship. Even if I was not a PUP supporter, just a concerned Belizean, I would have had grave issues with the UDP’s highhandedness in decision making, nepotism, poor governance of our scarce resources, and a lack of prioritization of the needs of the Belizean people.

As the voter for 2020 – you are the most important person in this beautiful country of Belize. I appeal to you, think of what Belize can be in the next 10 years if we elect leaders who are God-fearing, humble, dedicated to do the hard work that is needed to rebuild our nation, have integrity, and are committed to serving you.

Think of your children’s needs for a better education system where they can reach their highest potentials in life and better their circumstances with free education from pre-school to sixth form.

Think of your own health needs and that of your family’s healthcare needs as well where NHI would be available to all.

Think of your own urgent need to secure food and pay bills for your home.

Think even of the food security that will happen when the PUP takes drastic actions to make food security a priority over road building, think of the industries that will be created in the country which in turn will reverse the jobless mess of the past 12 years and as a result of COVID. Think of the support that our farmers and business people need to continue to export goods and services, think of our need as a nation to truly address crime and violence in ways that will rebuild our young people by providing jobs and entrepreneurial opportunity etc.

If you truly reflect on your basic needs as a deserving citizen of Belize, you will go out on NOVEMBER 11 to vote for the dedicated PUP Standard Bearer in your constituency. He/she wishes to serve YOU with one mindset— people first, and governance of Belize with love and integrity because every Belizean can win!

A Tribute to Brother Les from

John Briceño, Leader: People’s United Party Read by: Micho Chebat

The sad circumstances that caused the passing of our dear Brother Les is the reason so few could gather today, so I join with all believers in a prayer of thanksgiving for the life of Ainslie Leslie and for an end to this awful pandemic.

I also join with others in extending our solidarity and heartfelt condolences to his family, to Lilian, to his ex-wife Delta, to Lettica and Nelly as well as his children Lilia, Mark, Ainslie Jr. Ian, Sheldon, Wendy, Ainslita affectionately known as “Tweety”, Alexis, Ivan, Daniel and little Kathia. Know that all of us in the PUP cared deeply for your Ainslie and we too will miss him.

Shakespeare wrote that the good we do in our lives is often interred with our bones when we are laid to rest. If so, there will be a whole lot of good that will be interred with the remains of Brother Les, for he was a man with a big heart. In fact, those of us who knew him well would tell you that it was that big, giving heart of his that often got him into trouble. Perhaps it was that giving spirit—that big heartedness—that guided him to the PUP, where we say that to be a good PUP is to serve the people. Ainslie, the politician, served the people.

Ainslie the Cayo man always cared about people especially the people of Cayo, and they cared for him too, for they gave him successful victories until he decided to step away from electoral politics.

For most of you gathered in church today, we are talking about your husband, partner, father or very close friend. Each of you have stories about brother Les that could fill up pages and pages of funny moments, angry moments and those very special times when you saw the gentleness and kindness of the man.

I always say none of us are perfect, we all have good and bad and in the balance of things we try each day to do as much good as we can. I think upon reflection we can all agree that Brother Les did a lot of good.

For a man who never begged

to be a minister of government, he sure got a lot of good done for the people of Cayo. Today hundreds, maybe thousands of Cayo residents own homes in areas like the Santiago Juan Layout, Shawville, Mosquitoville and in the Kontiki area. Families that started small and today have taken advantage of owning their own home and a piece of land and made a better life for themselves and their children.

This is the good that Brother Les was most proud of.

As a Minister of State in the Ministry of Natural Resources where I served as the substantive minister, I had many meetings with Brother Les where he kept pushing for more development for Cayo. I clearly remember him fighting for the paving of the road to Santa Famila, for the fixing and paving of streets in San Ignacio and for more jobs for the young people of Cayo, and always, we were being told about the many school children who needed books and the many left off the list who needed to be placed in school.

These good works should not be interred with his bonds, they should and will be remembered by everyone, especially those of us in the PUP, for they are examples of how you serve the people you were elected to represent.

I am sad that Bro Les left us with just about two weeks to go before the general elections, but even though he is gone, his example of caring for the people and working for those who are less fortunate will serve as an example to Micho and Landy as well as the rest of us who are currently running for office in the PUP. To all the members of his family, to his friends and relations we join you in celebrating his life for he was a man who enjoyed a good celebration. And from all of us in the PUP, we offer to you our thanks for sharing Brother Les with us.

We wish for him that eternal reward that was promised to all of us who serve a loving and caring God. Rest in Peace Brother Les and fear not, we will not let you down.

8 NOV

THE CORRUPTION SHOVEL

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In early October, the Government of Belize via a press release, emphatically reminded Belizeans that despite the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Cabinet was still governing the country. During the past weeks, the cacophonous rhetoric coming from the UDP has been focused on events that took place almost 2 decades ago. Barrow’s proverbial double-sided machete resembled more of a shovel, digging Belize into further debt and unprecedented levels of corruption. The unsustainable borrowing to keep the current public workforce employed with no plan on how to jumpstart the economy has drawn concerns from the Public Service Union on the possibility of incoming layoffs. What seems shocking is the reticence coming from a union, with much muscle, on the corruption allegations by government officials.

Barrow, and by extension Patrick Faber, have done nothing in pushing for an investigation on the corruption allegations by those that represent his party in government. They were quick to point out that they are still governing and making decisions on our behalf, yet they fail to address the glaring corruption in their government.

Belizeans constantly ask: What role was played by Senator Aldo Salazar, and the rest of the leadership of the now defunct Atlantic International Bank Ltd. Have in the Sanctuary Bay Saga?

What has materialized in the investigation of possible illicit funding and money laundering by a sitting minister and the Washakie Group/Lev Dermen?

Who met with Lev, how did he receive Belizean nationality and which government officials received the “tokens”?

How did Anwar manage to get $1,000,000 USD wire transferred to his US account despite limitations on the use of foreign exchange set forth by the Central Bank of Belize? All these questions have fallen on deaf ears these past weeks.

In addition, to these vile corrupt acts a new face has emerged in the past months; disgraced former Chairman of BTL, Net Vasquez. Net is accused of abusing the corporate credit card to the tune of almost $500,000 BZD, obtaining company property for personal use and awarding his media company a lucrative long-term media

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contract. Despite being a social pariah, the nonagenarian has remained a trusty aide to the UDP. During the Barrow takeover of BTL, one of the acquisitions was a company by the name of Sunshine Holdings, which owned 22.39 % of BTL shares. The acquisition of the company meant that the Government of Belize would become liable for its debts. According to the 2019 financials provided by the Social Security of Belize, Sunshine Holdings Ltd. had a loan with the SSB for $14 million BZD which should have become payable in July 2020. Peculiar enough is that upon acquisition, Barrow appointed a single company director, Net Vasquez, and despite resigning from his other lucrative appointments, Net did not resign as a director of Sunshine.

If the UDP government is looking after the best interest of Belizeans, why weren’t the shares of Sunshine sold to SSB to cancel the loan and prevent Belizean taxpayers from paying interest?

Who is the real owner of the 22.39% of BTL shares and why has Net Vasquez remained as director of the company?

To date the UDP have not condemned the vile actions of its appointed and elected officials. Then again, could we expect anything less from a party who continuously violates the constitution and amends laws at their personal whim? We must remember the adage; absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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Dear Editor, I have been commuting for many years.

Maybe, I have...more than a decade. Of course, I hate our bus system but I need my city job. There isn’t much more to do.

Of course, I am afraid of Covid and try skipping buses who shut up and use AC. We are lucky that our commuters are mostly aware and masked up. Once in a while we get a chin strapper. You know it’s not a commuter. There is always someone who will remind him/her, gen-

Dear Sir,

About the UDP choice for Prime Minister.

Is he trying to commit political suicide or what? In less than one month he has shot himself grievously. First, he calls a distinguished, highly respected lady “idiot.” Now he calls his rival “a coward.”

Is he a real leader just because he won 4 elections? Johnny on the other hand has never lost any election: he has won them all.

He has other remarkable accomplishments to point to, if he chooses.

Among them is his portfolio of businesses, shareholder in one of the largest companies in telecom in Belize.

What about his inherited family land holdings? His interests in the sugar cane industry?

How about Johnny’s character?

Have you ever heard of him beating his wife?

I really regret having to write the above lines, for I sincerely wish that all our public figures were first and foremost persons that we could point out to our children and grandchildren urging them to imitate them and follow the good example that they have set.

Belize Election 2020 must be about the moral values that we must recover or else we shall become a fetid swamp boiling with the stench of perverted behaviour with our leaders gleefully sporting their vices bought with stolen gold and silver.

Hopefully on the 11th our electorate will deliver such a powerful blow that even the voter plantations and the ghosts of phantom residences will cringe and yield to the will of Almighty God. What a great joy it will be to awake at the crack of dawn to the sound of our tly or any way.

The pictures that have been seen on social media are not totally true of reality. Buses 99 percent of the time are way under passenger levels and standees are in pre-Covid history.

In my opinion Editor, when the UDP suddenly reacted after 13 years to scrape up any votes possible, it was for nought. There is NO ticketing system still. Today, 2020, any ticketing system without computers is unreliable and does not serve the purpose of social distancing. The conductor/ ticket seller spends more time with the passenger and now with a piece of paper to deal with. The “ticket system” is older than the buses themselves. It is a waste of time and dangerous in these Covid times.

This is definitely another oversight of the Barrow charade(OC) that helped the UDP seem impartial while helping UDPs with campaign

beloved National Prayer broadcast on all the media (even the Red ones). “Almighty and eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed your glory to all nations, please protect and preserve our beloved country…”

Let our rejoicing be glorious portending what it will be for those who are faithful and persevering to the end, with discipline avoiding all meanness and humiliation of those who have lost. No fake arrests! No witch-hunt!

An impartial authority should be charged to choose the members of the Integrity Commission and its Chairperson. Assurance to those who have been enriched by their political service should be given and a line drawn under 11/11/20 to indicate that new sudden wealth will be investigated… but the old: let there be no witchhunt.

Two weeks before D day this is my assessment, my feeling: Patrick Faber, coming from nowhere believes that he is a great leader, his greatness most loudly acclaimed by rising from poverty from a humble family… and winning four straight elections.

Johnny Briceno, an independently wealthy man—wealthy before his entry into politics, with inherited land holdings and cane fields, and those acquired by himself, and now an independent person, CEO of his own business empire that includes holdings in the second largest Belizean telecom service… Johnny does not need politics, or leadership to prove anything. Most of all, he does not go around putting down others, showing them to their lower places. He does not talk about greatness at all—he is just great!

During colonial times our literacy rate was described as above 90%.

Under Minister Faber during his 12 years as Minister of Education, the PSE passes were lower than 50%.

Signed: Paul Rodriguez Paul of Belize pantry and campaign relief to UDP prospective voters.

I want to ask the PUP: 1. Please institute a PROPER commuting system with modern buses and ticketing. Subsidize it for a time period so that passengers can get used to the prices. Better buses could cost a bit more. Commuting for years will one day catch up to the country and be a MAJOR health expense. Wait for it!!!

2. Develop industries away from Belize City so that commuting will decrease percentage-wise.

The pockets and health of many Belizeans will automatically improve.

I know this cannot happen immediately but have it as priority as you put planBelize into effect. This should be a part of a progressive economy as our families improve their lives.

Commuter Voting PUP

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ÂżCOMO HA SIDO EL REINADO DEL UDP Y COMO CAYO OESTE NO HA PROGRESADO? El distrito electoral de Cayo Oeste fue uno de los 10 nuevos escaĂąos creados para las elecciones generales de 1984. En esta parte de nuestra naciĂłn estĂĄn: la aldea de Arenal, el municipio de Benque Viejo, la aldea de San JosĂŠ Succotz, y las aladeas de Corozalito y Calla Creek y caserĂ­os.

En 1984 se les dio la oportunidad a los ciudadanos de este nuevo distrito electoral para elegir su propio representante por primera vez.

En ese mismo aĂąo, se enfrentaron Pedro Mena Guerra+ (UDP) y Mac Alamilla+ (PUP). El Sr. Mena gano 904 a 706. Entonces fue cuando el UDP que tomo rienda de Cayo Oeste con una diferencia de 198 votos.

En 1989, en la segunda elecciĂłn para representante para Cayo Oeste, se enfrentaron Miguel Ruiz + (PUP) contra Carlos Leon+ (UDP). Don Miguel Ruiz triunfo con 1033 a 929 con la diferencia de 104 votos.

DespuĂŠs en 1993 el Dr. Amin Hegar (PUP) se enfrentĂł a Guillermo Valdez+ (UDP) con votos de 1382 a 1109 respectivamente con la diferencia de 273 votos. EL Dr. Amin Hegar fue el segundo representante PUP para Cayo Oeste.

En 1998 cambia los resultados.

Se enfrentaron Erwin Contreras contra el Dr. Amin Hegar. Erwin Contreras (UDP) consiguiĂł un total de 1537 votos, mientras que el Dr. Amin Hegar (PUP) consiguiĂł un total de 1527 votos, con una mĂ­nima diferencia de 10 votos. Erwin Contreras fue el segundo representante UDP desde que se abriĂł Cayo Oeste como una divisiĂłn electoral y asĂ­ entrando en sus primeros cinco aĂąos en el poder como representante.

En 2003 se encuentran los primos Erwin Contreras (UDP) versus Kendal MĂŠndez (PUP) quien gana con 2180 a 1800 votos respectivamente haciendo una diferencia de 380 votos. Entra Erwin Contreras en su segunda ronda como representante.

Para las elecciones de 2008, una vez mĂĄs se enfrentan los primos Erwin Contreras (UDP) y Kendal MĂŠndez (PUP). AdemĂĄs se lanza tambiĂŠn Marta Aguallo Hendrix (VIP). Contreras consigue 2771 votos, MĂŠndez consigue 1652 votos, mientras que Aguallo Hendrix apenas consiguiĂł 40 votos y entra en su tercera ronda como representante y ministro. El gobierno UDP llama las elecciones un poco mĂĄs de aĂąo antes de lo previsto.

Para el 2012, entra Erwin Contreras (UDP) y hace su debut Oscar Sabido (PUP). Esta vez Contreras gana con 3079 votos a Sabido quien acumulĂł 1745 votos. Contreras gana otra vez y se goza de su cuarta ronda como representante y ministro. El gobierno UDP llamĂł las elecciones un aĂąo y medio antes de los 5 aĂąos estipulados.

Para las elecciones del 2015, Er-

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win Contreras (UDP) se enfrenta contra la Dra. Lesbia Guerra CocĂłm quien hace su debut en el campo polĂ­tico. En esa ocasiĂłn Contreras gana con 3290 votos y la Dra. Guerra CocĂłm consiguiĂł 2006 votos. Contreras y entra en su quinta ronda como diputado y ministro a la Casa de Representantes y como ministro en un Ministerio poderoso, pero para que?

Ya estamos en el 2020 y se sabe que las prĂłximas elecciones nacionales se llevaran a cabo el 11 de noviembre de este mismo aĂąo. Ahora, si haces cuenta, Erwin ha estado como representante desde 1998 a 2020 y ha acumulado casi 22 largos aĂąos en el poder.

Y no solo es que ha sido solo representante. No, ĂŠl ha sido Ministro desde 2008. Ha tenido mĂĄs que suficiente poder en el gobierno. Ha sido ministro de Desarrollo EconĂłmico, Comercio, Industria y ProtecciĂłn del Consumidor.

TambiĂŠn se le ha nombrado como Ministro de Comercio, InversiĂłn, Desarrollo del Sector Privado y ProtecciĂłn del Consumidor. TambiĂŠn ha sido Ministro de Desarrollo EconĂłmico, Ministro de PetrĂłleo y Ministro de Inversiones, y Comercio e Industria.

Estos ministerios no han sido cosa pequeĂąa; han sido ministerios con muchĂ­simo poder que le ha dado una amplia oportunidad de haber puesto a Cayo Oeste como una gema brillante.

Pero, desgraciadamente, ha sido todo lo opuesto. Que grandes logros ha completado en Cayo Oeste para el mejoramiento del pueblo en general en tantos aĂąos? Nunca lo oĂ­mos abogar para cosas grandes para Cayo Oeste. Siempre solo calladito y golpeando su mesa.

Ha tenido en sus manos el poderoso ministerio de Desarrollo EconĂłmico?

Le pregunto: Que desarrollo econĂłmico hay en Cayo Oeste? Y si ha habido, quien se ha desarrollado econĂłmicamente en Cayo Oeste? Es usted uno de los que se ha beneficiado de haberse desarrollado econĂłmicamente?

ImagĂ­nese- Ministro de Comercio e Industria? Que industria ha traĂ­do al Cayo Oeste? No vemos nada de industrias. Si hubiese aunque sea algo de industria, habrĂ­a una gran fuente de trabajo, pero NADA hay. QuĂŠ inversiĂłn ha hecho para Cayo Oeste? DĂ­game donde esta? Si vemos un poco de inversiĂłn en ciertos negocios ha sido por los chinos que han puesto sus negocios, pero no porque fueron dados impulso financiero por el gobierno. Sabe usted de alguien que ha tenido gran impulso financiero por el gobierno aquĂ­ en Cayo Oeste?

Erwin ha sido el Ministro para la ProtecciĂłn del Consumidor. DĂ­game, en que forma le ha protegido a usted que es consumidor a diario de agua, de electricidad, de telĂŠfono, de combustible, de la canasta bĂĄsica, de gas butano, de medicinas, etc., etc.? Ha sido todo lo opuesto bajo su mando. El precio de todo se ha ido hasta arriba. AcuĂŠrdense que Barrow amenazo a los vendedores del gas butano de ponerle el peso de la ley si le bajan al precio de gas butano?

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

Thursday, September 17, 2020

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL For Immediate Release

Thursday, September 17, For Immediate Release Tuesday, November 3,2020 2020 For VASQUEZ MUST GOImmediate Release

VASQUEZ MUST GO

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People’s United Party, on behalf of all Belizeans countrywide, ‡Â?‘…”ƒ–‹… ƒ”–› ‹• –”‡ƒ–‹Â?‰ ‘—–”ƒ‰‡‘—• ƒŽŽ‡‰ƒ–‹‘Â?• ‘ˆ Â?‹•ƒ’’”‘’”‹ƒ–‹‘Â? ‘ˆ „› ‘Â?‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡‹” ‘™Â?Ǥ ‡•–‘” ƒ•“—‡œ Šƒ• „‡‡Â? ƒ ˜‡”› •‡Â?‹‘” ˆ‹Â?ƒÂ?…‹ƒŽ acknowledges with gratitude the OFFICE serviceOFofTHE all our frontline and support SECRETARY GENERAL ‘ˆ „› ‘Â?‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡‹” ‘™Â?Ǥ ‡•–‘” ƒ•“—‡œ Šƒ• „‡‡Â? ƒ ˜‡”› •‡Â?‹‘” ˆ‹Â?ƒÂ?…‹ƒŽ ƒ†˜‹•‘” –‘ –Š‡ ”‹Â?‡ ‹Â?‹•–‡”ǥ ƒÂ?† Šƒ• ‡Â?Œ‘›‡† –Š‡ ’‡”Â?• ‘ˆ –Šƒ– ’‘•‹–‹‘Â? teams as we manoeuvre our way through extremely choppy seas. We ƒ†˜‹•‘” –‘ –Š‡ ”‹Â?‡ ‹Â?‹•–‡”ǥ ƒÂ?† Šƒ• ‡Â?Œ‘›‡† –Š‡ ’‡”Â?• ‘ˆ –Šƒ– ’‘•‹–‹‘Â?

Thursday, September 17, 2020–‘ „‡ …‘††Ž‡† „› –Š‡ ‰‘˜‡”��‡�– For Immediate Release ˆ‘” at�ƒ�› ›‡ƒ”•Ǥ ‘” ‘” Š‹� ‡˜‡� ˆ‘” �ƒ�› ›‡ƒ”•Ǥ Š‹� –‘ „‡ …‘††Ž‡† „› –Š‡ ‰‘˜‡”��‡�– ‡˜‡� ƒ• ƒ• also, this time, extend our condolences and prayers to those who ‡˜‹†‡�…‡ Šƒ• ƒ’’‡ƒ”‡† –‘ •Š‘™ ”ƒ�’ƒ�– �‹•—•‡ ‘ˆ �‘�‹‡• ‹• ƒ •Žƒ’ ‡˜‹†‡�…‡ Šƒ• ƒ’’‡ƒ”‡† –‘ •Š‘™ ”ƒ�’ƒ�– �‹•—•‡ ‘ˆ �‘�‹‡• ‹• ƒ •Žƒ’ have lost loved ones to this pandemic.

It has VASQUEZ MUST GO hit us all hard. ‹� –Š‡ ˆƒ…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Ž‹œ‡ƒ� ’‡‘’Ž‡Ǥ ‹� –Š‡ ˆƒ…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Ž‹œ‡ƒ� ’‡‘’Ž‡Ǥ We are committed, upon forming the next government very soon,

People’s United Party is appalled, as all rightnj–Š‹Â?Â?‹Â?‰ ‡Ž‹œ‡ƒÂ?• Vasquez’s arrogant, frivolous resignation as Chairman of BTL makes clear to do allThe necessary tofrivolous assist our health and security with the Vasquez’s arrogant, resignation as Chairman ofpersonnel BTL •Š‘—Ž† „‡ǥ ƒ– –Š‡ ƒ’’ƒ”‡Â?– Â?‘Â?…ŠƒŽƒÂ?…‡ ™‹–Š ™Š‹…Š –Š‡ makes Â?‹–‡† clear thatthey he has no remorse at having been caught using company’s monies resources need, bolstered by a comprehensive, effective COVID-19 ‡Â?‘…”ƒ–‹… ƒ”–› ‹• –”‡ƒ–‹Â?‰ ‘—–”ƒ‰‡‘—• ƒŽŽ‡‰ƒ–‹‘Â?• ‘ˆ Â?‹•ƒ’’”‘’”‹ƒ–‹‘Â? that he has no remorse at having been caught using company’s monies ˆ‘” Š‹• ‘™Â? ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ‡Â?–‡”–ƒ‹Â?Â?‡Â?–ǥ ƒŽŽ‡‰‡†Ž› –‘ –Š‡ –—Â?‡ ‘ˆ ƒŽÂ?‘•– ŠƒŽˆ ƒ ‘ˆ „› ‘Â?‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡‹” ‘™Â?Ǥ ‡•–‘” ƒ•“—‡œ Šƒ• „‡‡Â? ƒ ˜‡”› •‡Â?‹‘” ˆ‹Â?ƒÂ?…‹ƒŽ response strategy. ˆ‘” Š‹• ‘™Â? ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ‡Â?–‡”–ƒ‹Â?Â?‡Â?–ǥ ƒŽŽ‡‰‡†Ž› –‘ –Š‡ –—Â?‡ ‘ˆ ƒŽÂ?‘•– ŠƒŽˆ ƒ Â?‹ŽŽ‹‘Â? †‘ŽŽƒ”•Ǥ Šƒ– ‹• ƒŽ•‘ …Ž‡ar from Government’s inaction to this ƒ†˜‹•‘” –‘ –Š‡ ”‹Â?‡ ‹Â?‹•–‡”ǥ ƒÂ?† Šƒ• ‡Â?Œ‘›‡† –Š‡ ’‡”Â?• ‘ˆ –Šƒ– ’‘•‹–‹‘Â?

A new Government the…Ž‡ar People’s Party inaction will immediately �‹ŽŽ‹‘� †‘ŽŽƒ”•Ǥ Šƒ– ‹• ofƒŽ•‘ from United Government’s to this ’‘‹�– ‹• –Šƒ– –Š‡”‡ ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ƒŽŽ ƒ––‡�’–• –‘ •™‡‡’ –Š‡ �ƒ––‡” —�†‡” –Š‡ ”—‰ ˆ‘” �ƒ�› ›‡ƒ”•Ǥ ‘” Š‹� –‘ „‡ …‘††Ž‡† „› –Š‡ ‰‘˜‡”��‡�– ‡˜‡� ƒ• –‘ ’”‘–‡…– ƒ•“—‡œǤ ’‘‹�– ‹• –Šƒ– –Š‡”‡ ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ƒŽŽ ƒ––‡�’–• –‘ •™‡‡’ –Š‡ �ƒ––‡” —�†‡” –Š‡ ”—‰ improve‡˜‹†‡�…‡ Šƒ• ƒ’’‡ƒ”‡† –‘ •Š‘™ ”ƒ�’ƒ�– �‹•—•‡ ‘ˆ �‘�‹‡• ‹• ƒ •Žƒ’ the testing capacity of the Ministry of Health and decentralize

the–‘ ’”‘–‡…– ƒ•“—‡œǤ testing system. We will immediately increase the number of con‹Â? –Š‡ ˆƒ…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Ž‹œ‡ƒÂ? ’‡‘’Ž‡Ǥ Š‹• ‹Â?Â†Â‹Â˜Â‹Â†Â—ÂƒÂŽÇĄ …ƒ—‰Š– ”‡†njhanded using BTL’s money as his own, is also

tact tracers.

Therepresentative faster we are able to identify asymptomatic/symptomthe UDP’s on the Integrity Commiss‹‘Â?ÇĄ Â?‘ Ž‡•• –ŠƒÂ? ƒ •‹…Â?

Vasquez’s arrogant, frivolous resignation as Chairman of BTL makes clear using BTL’s as his own, is also of joke. Hethe serves as effective the UDP’s we Chairman on money the SSB’s Investment atic Š‹• ‹Â?Â†Â‹Â˜Â‹Â†Â—ÂƒÂŽÇĄ …ƒ—‰Š– ”‡†njhanded patients, more are able to control the spread that he has no remorseon at the having been caught using company’s monies the UDP’s representative Integrity Commiss‹‘Â?ÇĄ Â?‘ Ž‡•• –ŠƒÂ? ƒ •‹…Â? ‘Â?Â?‹––‡‡ ƒÂ?† ĥ ‹…‡nj Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ? ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Â?–”ƒŽ ƒÂ?Â?ÇĄ ’‘•‹–‹‘Â?• ™Š‹…Š the virus.

We will commence an aggressive and massive public health joke. ˆ‘” Š‹• ‘™Â? ’”‹˜ƒ–‡ ‡Â?–‡”–ƒ‹Â?Â?‡Â?–ǥ ƒŽŽ‡‰‡†Ž› –‘ –Š‡ –—Â?‡ ‘ˆ ƒŽÂ?‘•– ŠƒŽˆ ƒ He Š‹Â? serves as –‘ the–Š‡ UDP’s Chairman on the†‘ŽŽƒ”•Ǥ SSB’s Investment ‰‹˜‡ ƒ……‡•• Â?‘˜‡Â?‡Â?– ‘ˆ –ƒš’ƒ›‡” •‹Â?’Ž‡ Â?‹ŽŽ‹‘Â? †‘ŽŽƒ”•Ǥ Šƒ– ‹• ƒŽ•‘ …Ž‡ar from Government’s inaction to thisengage campaign, with emphasis on ÇĄ ™‹–Š preventive measures.

We will ”‡•‹‰Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ĥ Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ? ‘ˆ ƒ …ƒ•—ƒŽ ”‡Â?‹Â?†‡” –Šƒ– Š‡ ™‘—Ž† ‘Â?Â?‹––‡‡ ƒÂ?† ĥ ‹…‡nj Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ? ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Â?–”ƒŽ ƒÂ?Â?ÇĄ ’‘•‹–‹‘Â?• ™Š‹…Š ’‘‹Â?– ‹• –Šƒ– –Š‡”‡ ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ƒŽŽ ƒ––‡Â?’–• –‘ •™‡‡’ –Š‡ Â?ƒ––‡” —Â?†‡” –Š‡ ”—‰ the‰‹˜‡ private sector in the response of COVID-19 and begin to establish Šƒ˜‡ ”‡–‹”‡† ƒÂ?›™ƒ› ‹Â? …–‘„‡”ǥ ‹• ˆƒ” ˆ”‘Â? ‡Â?‘—‰ŠǤ Š‹Â? ƒ……‡•• –‘ –Š‡ Â?‘˜‡Â?‡Â?– ‘ˆ –ƒš’ƒ›‡” †‘ŽŽƒ”•Ǥ

•‹Â?’Ž‡ –‘ ’”‘–‡…– ƒ•“—‡œǤ mechanisms that call for an integratedƒ …ƒ•—ƒŽ health ”‡Â?‹Â?†‡” –Šƒ– system. We will prompt”‡•‹‰Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ĥ Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ? ‘ˆ ÇĄ ™‹–Š Š‡ ™‘—Ž†

ly meet with stakeholders of various industries to streamline the best Š‹• ‹Â?Â†Â‹Â˜Â‹Â†Â—ÂƒÂŽÇĄ …ƒ—‰Š– ”‡†njhanded using BTL’s money as his own, is also Šƒ˜‡ ”‡–‹”‡† ƒÂ?›™ƒ› ‹Â? …–‘„‡”ǥ ‹• ˆƒ” ˆ”‘Â? ‡Â?‘—‰ŠǤ --MORE-UDP’s representative the Integrityprevention.

Commiss‹‘Â?ÇĄ Â?‘ Ž‡•• –ŠƒÂ? ƒ •‹…Â? practicethe implementation ofon COVID-19 He serves as the UDP’s Chairman on the SSB’s Investment Ourjoke. people are resilient, and with the support of a strong govern ‘Â?Â?‹––‡‡ ƒÂ?† ĥ ‹…‡nj Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ? ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Â?–”ƒŽ ƒÂ?Â?ÇĄ ’‘•‹–‹‘Â?• ™Š‹…Š --MORE-ment of‰‹˜‡ the PUP, which is determined to do well, †‘ŽŽƒ”•Ǥ we will overcome the Š‹Â? ƒ……‡•• –‘ –Š‡ Â?‘˜‡Â?‡Â?– ‘ˆ –ƒš’ƒ›‡” •‹Â?’Ž‡ ”‡•‹‰Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ĥ Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ? ‘ˆ ÇĄ ™‹–Š ƒ …ƒ•—ƒŽ ”‡Â?‹Â?†‡” –Šƒ– Š‡ ™‘—Ž† challenges posed by this pandemic. Šƒ˜‡ ”‡–‹”‡† ƒÂ?›™ƒ› ‹Â? …–‘„‡”ǥ ‹• ˆƒ” ˆ”‘Â? ‡Â?‘—‰ŠǤ --ENDS—

Contact: Linsford Castillo --MORE-E-mail: secgenpup@gmail.com

For Immediate Release: 5/11/2020

Leal Family Thanks Belizeans for their Unwavering Support and Prayers After 5/11/2020 Falling ForImmediate Immediate Release:

For Release: 5/11/2020 Victim to a Home Invasion

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¿COMO HA SIDO EL REINADO DEL UDP Y COMO CAYO OESTE NO HA PROGRESADO? Continued from page 25 Y que hizo el honorable ministro de protección al consumidor. Se quedó calladito.

También ha sido Ministro de Petróleo. Saben ustedes que el petróleo le ha dado millones y millones a los cofres del UDP. Muéstreme un proyecto en Cayo Oeste que vino de los millones de dólares que BNE le dio a Barrow. Acuérdense también de los $400, 000,000 ($400 millones) por el acuerdo petrolero que hizo el PUP con Venezuela.

Se gastaron esa gran cantidad y nada para Cayo Oeste. Esa gran cantidad de dinero se debe aún.

Entonces, como ya es de saber de todos, el representante de más de 20 años no ha traído el progreso que Cayo Oeste ha necesitado. La gente creo en las posibilidades, que solo fueron palabras que el viento se llevó para la mayoría.

Ahora, Cayo Oeste tiene una gran oportunidad de tener un candidato del calibre de Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat Milin, que si sabe qué es trabajar duro, que sabe qué es sacrificarse por hacer algo de su vida y viene con mucha experiencia que va a compartir para que muchos otros realicen lo que más han deseado – una vida mejor para todos.

Milin, luchará para que usted tenga un terreno con título. Milin va a luchar para el mejoramiento de la clínica donde los profesionales que

laboran nos darán los servicios que todos merecemos porque se les dará las herramientas para hacerlo.

Milin luchara por traer industrias. Milin luchara por más oportunidades de educación para sus hijos.

Milin luchara para impulsar la agricultura para que podamos sembrar, cosechar y vender los productos necesarios. Estas cosas y otras más, vendrán para todos.

En verdad es justo y necesario un cambio para un mejor Cayo Oeste. La gente lo platica que ya no le creen al ministro; que ya están hartos de todas las mentiras y falsas promesas y esta vez sí habrá un cambio porque votaran por Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat para el representante de todo Cayo Oeste.

Así que este 11 de Noviembre ponga su vota para Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat.

Te antemano, muchísimas gracias por tu voto. Se parte del cambio que el 2020 les dará. Estarás muy orgulloso de tu nuevo representante en la persona de Jorge ‘Milin’ Espat. Dios les bendiga.

UDP Corruption So, 8 days before elections we understand that the SICB office is busy renewing contracts for UDP cronies!!

So , where is ASR in all of this? What role are they playing I wonder if the failed Chairman will renew his contract?

What about those cronies who are employed at SCPC? Let’s see what will happen in a few days!

TABLETS FOR VOTES

FACTS-: A money bill was passed & voted by the majority in the Senate for $7M Bze to purchase tablets for the students of Belize. That total amount of tablets was said to be 15,000 by the UDP! CONCERN-: Why is it being distributed now with national appearances in official ceremonies as though its for UDP tokens for voting?

ACCOUNTABILITY-: It’s OUR taxpayer’s money that paid for those tablets!! What was the total cost?

Where is the list of the students per district that have received these tablets? It should be published on the MOE website.

MEGA PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTY PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTY PuntaMEGA Gorda, Toledo District Punta Gorda, Toledo District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following property at No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City on Monday 9th November 2020 at 1:30 pm:

All THAT piece or parcel of land containing 841.073 square meters being Lot No. 2 situated West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [841.073 S.M.] situate at Lot No. 2 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Cardinal Smith (Deceased) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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NUESTRO PACTO SOLEMNE CON EL PUEBLO DE BELIZE NOSOTROS, LOS TREINTA Y UN CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO UNIDO DEL PUEBLO, INDIVIDUAL Y COLECTIVAMENTE DE FORMA INCONDICIONAL Y DE BUENA FE NOS COMPROMETEMOS A: 1. Trabajar incansablemente para alcanzar los objetivos establecidos en el #PLANBELIZE Manifiesto del Partido Unido Del Pueblo 2. Sobre todo, permanecer fiel al lema del PUP – Servir al pueblo – y no utilizar nuestras oficinas para beneficio personal 3. En todo momento defender fielmente la Constitución y las Leyes de Belize 4. Apoyar sin reservas los planes y políticas de un gobierno PUP que promuevan la justicia social, económica y ambiental 5. A velar porque todos los trabajadores reciban un salario justo por su trabajo e implementar un salario mínimo y digno de $5 por hora 6. Trabajar para eliminar los privilegios económicos y sociales y la disparidad entre los beliceños y proteger el derecho de todos a la vida, la libertad, el acceso a una educación asequible, la atención sanitaria universal, la tierra y la vivienda y el derecho a vivir en comunidades pacíficas 7. Proteger la identidad, la dignidad y los valores sociales y culturales de los beliceños, incluidos los pueblos indígenas 8. Promover activamente el desarrollo sostenible en Belize y proteger nuestro medio ambiente natural y construido 9. Insistir en una gobernanza buena y transparente y responsabilizar a quienes traicionan el bien público 10. Defender la integridad territorial de Belize y proteger el interés de Belize en los foros internacionales.

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Faber, Patrick Jason Classless UDP 1st/2nd/3rd Term Final Progress Report

Issues

Term

Final

1st

2nd

3rd

Minister of Education

F

F

F

F

Retrenchment/Victimization of School Wardens

A+

A+

A+

A+

Incomplete Belize Civic Center; two deaths

U

U

F

F

Union Busting ($1Million Easter Cheer)

A

A

A

A

Herman Longsworth/Patrick Henry Money Missing

F

F

F

F

Marion Jones Stadium 2.7 Million

-

F

F

F

Visa Recommendations for Unknowns

U

U

U

U

Crime (high dropout rates)

F

F

F

F

Vega and all the Land Issues

U

U

U

U

BNTU Issues

F

F

F

F

Respect for Teachers

F

F

F

F

School Retention of Students

F

F

F

F

Danny (250K??), Intelco Hill

U

U

U

U

Lev Dermen

U

U

U

U

Sanctuary Bay (Kanantik Education Courses)

A+

U

U

U

Corozal Pibil Tacos

-

-

A+

A+

Belizean economy

U

U

U

U

Women’s Issues

F

F

F

F

Submerging/Wrecking Government Vehicles

-

-

A+

A+

Useless Music Ambassador at NICH

F

F

F

F

Sports(Local and International)

F

F

F

F

Our Children’s Access to School

F

F

F

F

Julian Cho HS/Simeon Coc’s misused $2Million

-

-

F

F

Teacher’s Commission

-

F

F

F

Scholarships for Cronies(Fraser, Willoughby, Perdomo)

A

A

A

A

Secondary Education Financing Formula

-

F

F

F

Yellow Man’s Hiring & Firing Issue

-

F

F

F

Economy in Collet

F

F

F

F

Crime in Collet

F

F

F

F

Housing in Collet

F

F

F

F

Land Programs in Collet

F

F

F

F

Job availability in Collet

F

F

F

F

The Hub still closed

-

-

F

F

Covid State of Education

-

-

F

F

University of Belize Subvention Cut

F

F

F

F

School Reopening During Covid Times

-

-

F

F

Overpriced Campaign Tablets

-

-

F

F

U – Ungraded meaning that is not assessable since he was guilty of inaction.

F – Definitely did not do anything to help the people of Belize.

A+ – He seemed to be happy with helping himself.

Future Outlook: With so much inaction on BIG issues happening around him, Patrick Joshua is eons away from being a leader. When half of a few delegates from a divided party vote for you there is a Patrick Joshua Faber demise awaiting. Since Patrick Joshua has to go through an election against a politically-inert Saldivar and the outcome is a virtual TIE then Patrick Joshua should start thinking of an improbable 2035 run.

Recommendation: Mr. Faber should go to John Briceño and request tips on how to beat Oscar Arnold. The UDP will be extremely lucky to come out of elections 2020 with a person in the House to be the UDP Leader of the Opposition.

THE BELIZE TIMES 31 2020 United Democratic Party Commitments 2015 Manifesto 8 NOV

WORST BROKEN AND UNFULFILLED PROMISES

IN 2020…UDP PROMISING NEW STUFF…WHAT ABOUT THESE #

Broken Promise

Outcome

1.

Construct a new international airport in North Ambergris Caye

Imaginary; too much for Heredia.

2.

Develop & implement a National Transportation Master Plan to address the need for efficient & cost effective movement of people & goods

Ask the Belizean beside you if they know what this is about. One week before the elections suddenly there is a makeshift ticketing system, TOO TOO late…

3.

Stimulate economic development as a natural deterrent against incursions through the construction of a road along the western border

Imaginary, Not even artificial. During Covid-19 the government has found themselves guessing what to do for the economy as we know the UDP lack all economic expertises.

4.

Shorten the time for accurate & efficient land registration to be no more than 30 days

The hot-bed of corruption is as corrupt as ever—this according to the present Minister Patt. The Past NR Ministers keep on visiting making sure that it remains sizzling vis-à-vis Vega, Hulse, Williams, Barnett, etc.

5.

Construct a new road to Lamanai via Bermudan Landing & Lemonal

Maybe Planes land there

6.

Pave the road to Caracol, with two points of origin from Georgeville & Santa Elena

Still incomplete. Overpriced and lead through UDP lands they expect compensation for. Ask Montero

7.

Continue the paving of the North San Pedro Road to the BJ Airstrip

Another of Heredia’s empty promises

8.

Construct 35 new schools countrywide from pre-school to High School

Ground breaking was done by former DPM during his drive to become leader of the UDP. Well we know where that got him, a loss to Saldivar

9.

Develop an institute for Enterprise & Innovation

Incompetence reigned. There was no enterprise and much less innovation is this ghastly UDP.

10.

Expand internet penetration to 50% countrywide

One of every two persons will have easy access to the Internet? Not even close.

11.

Construct three new hospitals: Western Regional, San Pedro & Punta Gorda

Pablo was too busy acquiring medicines for hospitals that routinely lacked the basics. NO New Hospitals is the UDP’s sick joke.

12.

Implement solid waste systems in the Northern & Southern Corridors

Just maybe they meant the corridors of some of the mansions built by the INSANELY rich UDP. Poor Belizeans got poorer. PUPs

13.

Construct a forward operating base at the Sarstoon

A building that faked at being an FoB was build but is Inadequate, Unsafe; A BDF soldier lost an eye there; The UDP and Saldivar FAILED to build it right ON Sarstoon Island.

14.

Expand internet penetration to 50% countrywide

Whatever does this mean? One of every two persons will have easy access to the Internet? Not even close. UDP too incompetent

15.

Construct three new hospitals: Western Regional, San Pedro & Punta Gorda

Pablo was busy acquiring medicines for hospitals that routinely lacked the basics. Many building have been misnamed ‘Polyclinic’ where they are only the Health Ministry’s version of Imer’s infrastructure.

16.

Invest $60 million to upgrade & widen the Philip Goldson Highway from Mile 2 to the PGIA junction, & replace the Haulover Bridge

It is 2020 and the old Haulover is still there. The widening rendered a highway with deep defects. Horrible accidents along the stretch point to only some of the defects. At the very last minute, the UDP is trying to give Imer Hernandez the contract. Campaign financing??

17.

Implement solid waste systems in the Northern & Southern Corridors

Just maybe they meant the corridors of some of the mansions built by the INSANELY rich UDP. Poor Belizeans got poorer. PUPs

18.

Expand electricity to remote rural areas using solar energy technology

Is this like the electric cars promised by the PM at his Independence Day lecture?

19.

Enact bills to enforce transparency & accountability in Public Financial Management.

In fact, the very supreme court had on Jan 31 ruled that PM Barrow had been involved for years in deliberate unconstitutional spending of Belizean money.

20.

Construct a forward operating base at the Sarstoon

A building that faked at being an FoB was build but is Inadequate, Unsafe; A BDF soldier lost an eye there; The UDP and Saldivar FAILED to build it right ON Sarstoon Island.

21.

Institute a National Lands Advisory Council to ensure adherence to progressive land use policies

With Patt and the caretakers the corruption at Land continues. Patt said so himself. Did he give 350 caye lots for 1000 dollars to UDP delegates for votes? When the media asked him, he infamously said he won’t answer since his words are often distorted. Yes, Patt sounded distorted.

22.

Free specialized clinics in all residential & non-residential centers for the elderly as a way to control chronic & non-communicable disease. These to be established in centers where the elderly can feel comfortable

Pablo dreamt this one day and is his broken promise number umpteenth. Now with COVID-19 cataclysm threatening, the UDP might was to apologize for building roads instead of hospitals

23.

Restructure the overall taxation system to ensure equity & fairness in collection, & to encourage economic stimulation

There was no change in the instance of equity. Imagine the new General Tax Services made a multimillion dollar loan. For what? They should collect taxes and make loans.

24.

Put more people to work through job matching & training based on market demand

Ask your favourite UDP rep(try finding them in this COVID-19 time) what they mean by this.

25.

Strengthen National Standards & Quality Controls to protect consumers & enhance competitiveness

Today, the Government doesn’t know how to handle local food, it marketing and its sale to bolster local consumption and increase exports.

26.

Review the policy that prohibits the holding of US Dollar accounts at domestic banks in order to retain capital in Belize

With a third recession and a decimated economy with band-aids everywhere, Belizeans just want the UDP out of their lives.

27.

Develop an investor-friendly residency program

Is this the McAfee, Mason, Pukke, Dermen, Kingston etc. program?

28.

Improve government services through the implementation of a system-wide quality process reform

Services to a few was great. It is called corrupted services.

29.

Diversify the education curriculum to ensure relevance to national demand

Faber cannot get his 2012 imposed amendments to work. Education is not happening at rates Belize needs to progress. PSE is regressing in terms of success.

30.

Launch a nationwide preventative campaign to reduce diabetes, hypertension & obesity through proper nutrition & exercise

The politicizing of the health system has been detrimental. Pablo Marin is not good for the MoH. Let us recall, the PM left him as Minister of health because he wins elections. Sad. We have a malpracticing Minister of Health.

31.

Develop a National Housing Policy that will stimulate housing starts & create a secondary market for mortgages

Anyone seen the policy? Yet, they can rack up a 24 thousand dollars in phone bill for the last fiscal year.

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