Belize Times May 14, 2023 - Impressive Rebound

BELIZE: A POSTER CHILD FOR AN IMPRESSIVE REBOUND

The John Briceno administration has revived Belize’s economy in just two and a half years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued its Article IV Consultation 2023 Report that shows significant growth and improvement since the Briceno Administration came into office. The IMF reported that in 2020, just before the elections, the economy had shrunk by thirteen percent. In 2021 and 2022, a turnaround was clear as the economy began rebounding by fifteen point two percent and twelve point one percent, respectively. This is proof that the #PlanBelize strategy is working, despite doubts by the IMF and other entities. Belize took its own home-grown plan and began working the economy, implementing austerity measures and collaborating with the unions and other agencies to rebuild the mess that was left behind by the previous administration.

IMF is projecting that the rate of inflation will see a decline, and that the global slowdown will still have a trickling effect on Belize. The government has been able to buffer the effects of the global economy by fixing fuel prices for the past year which saves the consumer from paying the real cost at the pumps.

As for Belize’s fiscal position, the IMF has applauded a significant decrease in public debt, and has attributed it to the debt for marine protection swap with The Nature Conservancy, coupled with a discount on PetroCaribe payments from Venezuela.

As per recommendations from the IMF, the government is already working on projects and programs that will enhance revenues, reprioritize expenditures, prioritize spending on infrastructure, social programs, and crime prevention. Additionally, as part of the #PlanBelize mission, the government has already introduced initiatives that will ease access to credit for micro, small, and medium sized enterprises, enhance governance, and build resilience to climate change and related disasters.

ESPERANZA: 500

HOUSING LOTS FOR DISTRIBUTION

ESPERANZA: 500 HOUSING LOTS FOR DISTRIBUTION

The distribution of five hundred house lots has begun in Esperanza Village, Cayo District. “The Hopeville Heights Development” is a housing project led by the Area Representative for Cayo Northeast, Honorable Orlando Habet, and targets first time land owners, single parents and one-income families. The development began after the government was able to identify a large portion of land that was a part of a land greed scheme under the previous administration.

According to Minister Habet, the government was able to assist in clearing the land, and the installation of the necessary infrastructure. The new land owners at Hopeville Heights will be required to give a minimal contribution to the cost of surveying and subdivision. To date, sixty five lots have been distributed with further distribution planned for the coming weeks.

Coordinator for the Hopeville Heights Development, Owen Codd, has been spearheading the ground works for this land distribution project. Codd has devised a pick-system that will provide transparency as each new land owner will get their lot number from picking a random number out of a box. This, according to Codd, will prevent any perception of favoritism or political favors.

The second set of lots to be distributed will be done at the Cayo Northeast Esperanza Office later this month.///

PRINCIPAL JAMIE USHER

dubbed “Inspirational Educator”

This week Belize commemorates Education Week under the theme “Education, Empowering, Elevating Belize!” considering this we highlight one of Belize’s very own.

Just this past week Prіnсіраl, Јаmіе Usher of the Веlіzе Ніgh Ѕсhооl was оnе оf 15 еduсаtоrѕ frоm аrоund thе wоrld whо was hоnоrеd bу thе FІRЅТ Еduсаtоrѕ Rесоgnіtіоn Рrоgrаm. This year’s Theme is ‘Inspire the Future’ which is a focus of the FIRST community. As a major goal posted by the FIRST community, “With the experiences that students gain through FIRST, they can not only unlock their potential but explore their ability to change the world, the community they live in, and, yes, themselves! It's incredible to watch my students bloom in front of me and set off to create a better future for all of us.”

She was nominated to the glоbаl FІRЅТ соmmunіtу, who сhоѕе еduсаtоrѕ frоm namely Саnаdа, UЅА, Тurkеу, Іndіа, Мехісо, Аuѕtrаlіа, аnd Веlіzе.

FIRST Community posted on their Facebook page, “Јаmіе Uѕhеr

іѕ а hіgh ѕсhооl Prinicpal іn Веlіzе whо bеlіеvеѕ thаt еngаgіng ЅТЕМ

асtіvіtіеѕ аrе thе kеу tо еnhаnсіng thе еduсаtіоnаl ехреrіеnсе аnd fіllіng thе ЅТЕМ wоrkfоrсе. Неr

ѕсhооl’ѕ mоttо іѕ “lеаrnеrѕ tоdау, lеаdеrѕ tоmоrrоw,” аnd ѕhе wоrkѕ dіlіgеntlу tо еnѕurе thаt hеr

ѕtudеntѕ hаvе fun whіlе buіldіng thе nесеѕѕаrу ѕkіllѕ tо bе thе

сhаngеmаkеrѕ оur wоrld nееdѕ,” Еduсаtоrѕ hоnоrеd bу thе рrоgrаm thіѕ уеаr wіll ѕеrvе аѕ а FІRЅТ Еduсаtоr Аmbаѕѕаdоr; раrtісіраtе іn thоught lеаdеrѕhір ѕhаrеd рrоmіnеntlу оn FІRЅТ dіgіtаl рrореrtіеѕ; hаvе орроrtunіtіеѕ fоr mеdіа іntеrvіеwѕ аnd аttеnd kеу FІRЅТ еvеntѕ; соllаbоrаtе оn сrіtісаl рrіоrіtіеѕ wіth thе FІRЅТ Еduсаtіоn tеаm.

Usher made a comment in an interview, “Ноnеѕtlу І fееl grаtеful аnd уеѕ, thіѕ dоеѕ fіrе mе uр tо wоrk еvеn harder.”

To note as well BHS under the leadership of Usher recently returned from the FІRЅТ Rоbоtісѕ Соmреtіtіоn hеld іn Ноuѕtоn, Техаѕ, brіngіng hоmе ‘Rооkіе Іnѕріrаtіоn Аwаrd’ аnd fіvе gоld mеdаlѕ.

We take thіѕ орроrtunіtу tо јоіn in соngrаtulаtіng Рrіnсіраl Usher for the remarkable work she hаѕ dоnе by іnѕріrіng all her students, and hеlріng them rise to thеіr full роtеntіаl.

Belize Stands Out for Its Economic Stability and Investments Investor Confidence in Emerging Markets

The global economy has recently faced great challenges and many uncertainties. As the global stage reopens after covid and the United States’ economic struggles continue investors globally look for new portfolios.

Based on an article written by CentralAmerica.com which just this past week listed Belize and Panama as two of the emerging markets in Central America. “In Central America, Panama, and Belize stand out in Central America for their economic stability, growth prospects, and business-friendly environments.

The article goes on to state that both Belize and Panama provide excellent options for diversity as these countries offer protection against volatility markets and provide higher returns. It listed Belize as a growing market with untapped potential and that our government promotes foreign investment and economic diversification which makes us more attractive to investors.

Now it also notes that Belize is a Great Choice for offshore banking due to our offering of Privacy and confidentiality, tax benefits, asset protection, and political and economic stability to name a few.

Yes, Belize is a leader in the Central American region offering opportunities for investors at home or internationally. As Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño said Belize is open for Business!

To view the full article, you can go to centralamerica.com or search the article entitled ‘Why Panama and Belize Are Top Emerging Markets for Investors’.

Founder: Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price, People’s United Party Leader Emeritus

OFFICE MANAGER

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

This week was dedicated to the appreciation of teachers, and all they do daily to stimulate, educate, and inspire the future leaders of Belize. There were certainly many tributes to teachers enumerating the ways that they go above and beyond for the sake of their students and the enormous influence they exert in the formation of the next generation of Belizeans. The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) however, chose to mark Teacher Appreciation Week in a much different way. On April 13, 2023, Ruth Shoman was elected by an overwhelming majority of her peers as president-elect of the BNTU and was slated to take over in early July. It was supposed to be a smooth transition from one powerful woman to another, while President Elena Smith was this union’s first woman to serve as President, it was Ruth who served faithfully beside her. In fact, Sister Ruth has had a long and illustrious career both as an educator and as a union activist. She has been a teacher for over twenty years, she has not only been a union member and leader at the district level, but she has also been on the BNTU’s National Executive as the National Secretary since April 2017.

The natural expectations were that after serving the union and alongside the leadership she had earned her right to sit at the table. Sister Ruth did not inherit the right, there was no sense of entitlement because she had clawed tooth and nail and merited her place among her peers through hard and unrelenting work. Soon after her victory, some old news started to make the rounds again. To what vile purpose one can only speculate. However, we would like to point out that in the Guardian of October 13th, 2016, the same information was circulated. The rag in question asserted that atonement did not give one the moral authority to make “demands on accountability, transparency, and good governance.” It admonished Sister Ruth, “a good-looking Corozal lady/ teacher” and told her she “should be sitting at the back of her class with her mouth shut.”

At this juncture, it is evident that not much has changed at the Guardian or in the UDP as it relates to their views regarding women, women’s empowerment, discrimination, gender-based violence, harassment, and biases. The whole lot is still tone-deaf and have not realized that these barbaric attitudes have no place in the modern, bias-free society Belize yearns to become. Voters, especially young voters are less likely to be forgiving of this narrow-minded mess. Sister Ruth was welcomed to work as an active member of the union, to participate and lead at a district level, and then at the national level. Her credentials were never put into question, her work on behalf of and commitment to the union have been beyond reproach. Her application to be considered on the ballot for the presidency was approved, and she won convincingly because the membership gave her the mandate. There is no question of her abilities, her skill, or her commitment and they cannot kill her drive and laser focus, the easy way out is to kill her credibility and assassinate her character. It has happened time and again in the UDP, ask Lady Z when they came for her on her delivery bed, and ask Lady T how she was treated by her own. Sister Ruth’s crime is that she is a woman, a smart and independent woman at that, a woman from a rural area in a man’s world. She does not have the right familial ties or the right connections. She refuses to look pretty and to sit quietly in the corner. Sister Ruth asks uncomfortable questions; she demands answers and is not afraid of hard work. Sister Ruth still has a few more lessons to impart and we are definitely here for it.

EDITORIAL en Español

SEMANA DE AGRADECIMIENTO A LOS PROFESORES

Esta semana se dedicó al agradecimiento a los profesores y a todo lo que hacen a diario para estimular, educar e inspirar a los futuros líderes de Belice. Hubo sin duda muchos homenajes a los profesores enumerando las formas en que van más allá por el bien de sus alumnos y la enorme influencia que ejercen en la formación de la próxima generación de beliceños. Sin embargo, el Sindicato Nacional de Profesores de Belice (BNTU) decidió celebrar la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Profesores de una forma muy diferente. El 13 de abril de 2023, Ruth Shoman fue elegida por una abrumadora mayoría de sus compañeros como presidenta electa del BNTU y estaba previsto que asumiera el cargo a principios de julio. Se suponía que iba a ser una transición suave de una mujer poderosa a otra, mientras la Presidenta Elena Smith fue la primera mujer de este sindicato en ocupar el cargo de Presidenta, fue Ruth quien sirvió fielmente a su lado. De hecho, la Hermana Ruth ha tenido una larga e ilustre carrera como educadora y como activista sindical. Ha sido profesora durante más de veinte años, no solo ha sido miembro del sindicato y líder a nivel de distrito, sino que también ha formado parte de la Ejecutiva Nacional del BNTU como secretaria nacional desde abril de 2017.

Las expectativas naturales eran que después de servir al sindicato y muy junto a los dirigentes se había ganado el derecho a sentarse a la mesa. La hermana Ruth no heredó el derecho, no había ningún sentido de derecho porque había luchado con uñas y dientes y se había ganado su lugar entre sus compañeros a través de un trabajo duro e incesante. Poco después de su victoria, algunas viejas noticias empezaron a circular de nuevo. Sólo se puede especular con qué vil propósito. Sin embargo, nos gustaría señalar que en The Guardian del 13 de octubre de 2016 circuló la misma información. El periodicucho en cuestión afirmaba que la expiación no le daba a uno la autoridad moral para hacer "exigencias de rendición de cuentas, transparencia y buen gobierno". Amonestaba a la hermana Ruth, "una guapa señora/profesora de Corozal" y le decía que "debería estar sentada al fondo de su clase con la boca cerrada".

En esta coyuntura, es evidente que no ha cambiado mucho en el Guardian ni en el UDP en lo que se refiere a sus opiniones de las mujeres, la capacitación de las mujeres, la discriminación, la violencia de género, el acoso y los prejuicios. Todos siguen sin entender nada y no se han dado cuenta de que estas actitudes bárbaras no tienen cabida en la sociedad moderna y libre de prejuicios en la que Belice anhela convertirse. Es menos probable que los votantes, especialmente los jóvenes, sean indulgentes con esta mentalidad cerrada. La hermana Ruth fue bienvenida a trabajar como miembro activo del sindicato, a participar y dirigir a nivel de distrito, y luego a nivel nacional. Nunca se cuestionaron sus credenciales, su trabajo en nombre del sindicato y su compromiso con él han sido irreprochables. Su candidatura a la presidencia fue aprobada y ganó de forma convincente porque los afiliados le dieron el mandato. No se pone en duda su capacidad, su habilidad ni su compromiso, y no pueden acabar con su empuje y su enfoque láser, la salida fácil es acabar con su credibilidad y asesinar su carácter. Ha ocurrido una y otra vez en el UDP, pregúntenle a Lady Z cuando vinieron a por ella en su cama de partos, y pregúntenle a Lady T cómo fue tratada por los suyos. El delito de la hermana Ruth es que es una mujer, una mujer inteligente e independiente, una mujer de una zona rural en un mundo de hombres. No tiene los lazos familiares ni los contactos adecuados. Se niega a parecer guapa y a sentarse tranquilamente en un rincón. La hermana Ruth hace preguntas incómodas, exige respuestas y no le asusta el trabajo duro. La Hermana Ruth aún tiene algunas lecciones que impartir y, sin duda, estamos aquí para ello.

SAFER FOOD IN SCHOOL

A few weeks ago, we have quite a scare when a group of students got ill after ingesting edibles, which are infused with THC from cannabis aka marijuana. This is very harmful to children, side effects can be sleepiness, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases seizures.

Due to this incident, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness dіѕсuѕѕed if there are gарѕ or роѕѕіbіlіtіеѕ of strengthening the рrосеѕѕ of іѕѕuіng fооd handlers сеrtіfісаtеѕ to ѕсhооl vеndоrѕ. This would еnѕurе ѕаfе рrосеdurеѕ when it comes to what types of food are allowed in schools.

In an interview with Hon. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health, and Wellness, “A few weeks ago I took a paper to cabinet where we are introducing the cabinet approved the issue of unhealthy food and sugary drinks to primary school and to school at all levels.”

He went on to state, “We are now in the process between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in coming up with legislative changes, that has to happen as this includes a ban on certain items.”

This shows a government ensuring not only that our kids are educated but that they are healthy as well.

Minister Bernard stated that “the technical people in the ministry and from the Ministry of Education in collaboration with PAHO as what it is we should look at in terms of implementation.”

It will take time, Minister Bernard also indicated but it’s a start. He emphasizes that only by working together we can have safer and healthier schools.

Ecuador Debt for Nature Swap - Blue Bond

Based on reports coming out of Ecuador and echoing around the world they have sealed the world's largest "debt-for-nature" swap on record as of Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, selling a new "blue bond" that will funnel at least $12 million a year into the conservation of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's most precious ecosystems.

Using some of the same structural concepts as Belize’s Debtfor-nature swap with The Nature Conservancy, which itself raised finance from Credit Suisse, which in turn raised funds via the market through the issuance of so-called blue bonds, a kind of tiered crediting structure.

Reuters reported, “Having bought back roughly $1.6 billion of the country's debt at a near 60% discount late last week with the help of Credit Suisse, Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Gustavo Manrique Miranda said biodiversity was now a valuable "currency".”

This Debt-for-nature swaps have proved successful in Belize, Barbados, and Seychelles in recent years. Ecuador Debt for nature swap the largest now in the world. The full article can be read at www.reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-seals-record-debt-fornature-swap-with-galapagos-bond-2023-05-09/

Belize National Prayer

Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations, please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved country.

God of might, wisdom and justice, please assist our Belizean government and people with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude.

Let Your light of Your divine wisdom direct their plans and endeavours so that with Your help we may attain our just objectives.

With Your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge.

We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law, that we may be preserved in union and, in that peace which the world itself cannot give.

And, after enjoying the blessings of this life, please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal reward that You have prepared for those who love You. Amen.

Safety and Health for Our Children

Belize launches sustainable and healthy school feeding program with FAO support.

The initiative benefits more than 400 children and is part of the work agenda of the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO initiative "Cooperation for adaptation and resilience to climate change in the Caribbean."

14 November 2022, Belmopan, Belize - 488 primary school students are receiving a free, healthy meal daily as school feeding gets underway in Belize thanks to the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Mexico, collaborating with the Government of Belize.

Over the last year, the 'Resilient School Feeding' sub-project of the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO Initiative

“Cooperation for Climate Change

Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean” has been partnering with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology to develop a sustainable and wholesome school feeding programme through infrastructure upgrades, capacity building and student nutrition assessments. As part of the Initiative, six schools in Belize received infrastructure upgrades to existing kitchens or converting spaces into kitchens and outfitting with new appliances such

as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, and utensils like pans, pots, serving tools and baking materials. In addition, the Ministry of Education is providing ongoing funding for the purchasing of the provisions for the feeding programme. Schools benefiting from these upgrades included Biscayne Government School, Chan Chen Government School, Guinea Grass RC, Lucky Strike Government School, Santa Martha Government School and San Joaquin RC.

Further support has also been provided to school cooks through the facilitation of a series of trainings on food safety and the preparation of healthy meals that are also familiar to the students in each community. Principal of Santa Martha Government School, Seleni Grajales, welcomed the initiative sharing, “Proper nutrition is important for a child’s growth and essential to learning at school. The school feeding program offers our children a proper diet, which promotes their physical and intellectual development. The program also assists parents and the community by ensuring that the children have a healthy development.”

Future school feeding activities will be informed by the results of a nutrition assessment, which was conducted through the project in

October, across the six beneficiary schools. The nutrition status and eating habits of students were reviewed including aspects like body mass index.

National Project Coordinator, Cathleen Juan explained, "This assessment collected data about students' weight and height; which can be used to determine the percentages of underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese children. Also, information was gathered from students about what types of food they eat in a day, both in school and at home. This data will be used to make recommendations for how school meals can be best tailored to meet the nutritional needs of primary school children, and to support healthy school environment policies."

The Resilient Carib -

bean Initiative, funded by the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) is being implemented by FAO in 14 CARICOM countries, with School Feeding being a focus for The Bahamas, Belize, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname. The sub-project aims to strengthen the capacities of institutions and stakeholders to link the purchase of products from small farmers, while promoting a national framework for school feeding that facilitates access to healthy diets produced locally.

The project follows the sustainable school feeding approach of the FAO-Brazil Technical Cooperation and other FAO frameworks such as the Home-Grown School Feeding Framework. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology is in the process of developing a national healthy start feeding policy which will encompass the experience of this sub-project, to ensure that all students can benefit from a healthy meal daily.

DR. GLENDA ARNOLD-HEON Obituary PROFESSIONALLY KNOWN AS BELLA CARIB

Ashcroft’s Port of Belize (PBL)

Dear Editor,

Again, another one of the infamous this UK Lord company being accused of illegally lockout out the stevedores which is causing the follow of goods to come to a standstill.

How long will Belizeans continue to be plagued by this virus to our very democracy, which claims to be Belizean only when convenient but revert to your patronage when things don’t go your way?

I say big up to this government mien, for standing with the Stevedores they are the backbone of the commerce entering the country through the port. Anyone who knows a stevedore knows that they are very hard-working people.

Stand in Solidarity with our Stevedores!

In God we Trust

Philip Williams

Ѕunrіѕе: April 26, 1955

Ѕunѕеt: May 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the transitioning of our beloved sister.

Belizean Legendary dancer, performer and musical artist, Dr. Glenda Arnold-Heon, professionally known as Bella Carib, has transitioned today, May 10, 2023.

Born in Belize City, Bella Carib grew up on the stage with the famous Bob Reneau musical and dance group. She migrated to the United States in the 1970s and resided in Los Angeles most of her adult life. She was born to Clive and Evelyn Arnold, and was the third of eight children in that union. She is survived by her son Jimol Burns, and her ten siblings: Clarine Johnson, Alma Erskine, Elaine Toppin, Ellen Jacobs, Nellie Gabourel, Dorita Gillett, Curlyn “Pupa Curly” Arnold, Gaynor McDonald, Glenford Arnold, and Clive Arnold Jr. who preceded her in death.

Bella Carib earned a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southern California and was a dynamic performer who captured her audiences with pulsating body movements and poetic, lyrical renditions. Her unique musical style and magnetic stagecraft captured the richness and vibrancy of Caribbean culture with a blend of folk, comedy and sensuality; brilliantly braided together. Bella Carib’s breakout hit single “Bald Head Man” produced by Clinton ‘Junie’ Crawford, and released on her brother’s Fresh Breeze Records label was one such representation.

Bella Carib was an established songwriter /composer, with more than two decades in the music business. She was a playwright, and dramatist as well as a sought after choreographer and dancer. Among an extensive list of credits, Bella Carib appeared as a lead dancer in Universal's motion picture Doctor Detroit, starring Dan Aykroyd and James Brown. Bella Carib was also featured on a number of television shows, musicals, and concerts, sharing the stage with world-acclaimed artists such as Lucky Dube, the Mighty Sparrow, El General, Beanie Man, Luciano, and many others. Bella Carib’s extensive history as a performer included a stylistic portrayal of her idol Josephine Baker in a year in concert hosted by the legendary actor Ernest Thomas of the famed TV show What’s Happening Now.

She will be greatly missed!

The People’s Boledo

Dear Editor,

I write to stay the fears of our brothers and sisters who buy the weekly Boledo. Over the past two weeks, I have been hearing what will happen to a major of Belizean favourite past time the ‘Boledo’.

From what I have heard the government is working on bringing it back better than ever. How do you mean the mind wonders? The rumor mills are running overtime saying this and that which PUP family will end up owning the Boledo? But from very reliable sources government is ensuring that this time the National Boledo stays in the hands of Belizeans

You have trusted the government so far as it has taken a wrecked ship and patched it and now, we are out to sea just off the coast. Have faith in the people government that is truly here to serve the people.

Concerned Citizen

Belize Assumes the Presidency of CONCECADE for Central America

Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of Youth, Sport, and Transport was elected president of the Central American Region of CONCECADE, which is the regional sports council’s organization.

Minister Ferguson was voted as the President defeating his Honduran counterpart 5-2. He was nominated by Nicaragua.

Hon. Ferguson stated in a Facebook post, “I want to thank Nicaragua, for nominating me to vie, for the position, of the prestigious post.”

This organization works to coordinate regional sporting events, such as the Central American and Caribbean Games, and to promote the development of sports infrastructure, training, and competition at all levels.

The Central American and Caribbean Sports Council (CONCECADE) was founded in 1976 with the aim of promoting sports development and cooperation between countries in the region. It comprises of 22 member countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and various island nations in the Caribbean.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES:

Notice is hereby given that Jalyne Balderamos is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Jay’s Corner” located at Cor # 39 Mahogany Street/C.A. Blvd., Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Byron Adolphus is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Byron Restaurant & Bar” located in Crooked Tree Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Enid P. Bakehouse is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Pru’s Bakehouse” located # 6 Cor. St. Peters & 1st Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Lorena Yasmin Cervantes & Leonisia Cervantes are applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Parking Lot Ceviche Express” located at # 13 Cor. 6th Street & St. Peter’s Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Princess Int’l Belize Ltd. is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Princess Int’l Belize Ltd.” located # 129 Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Princess Int’l Belize Ltd. is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Princess Int’l Belize Ltd.” located # 129 Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Shun De Tan is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “P Mart” located # 3267 Albert Hoy Avenue, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

5 FEB 2023

MOHW Current Events

Nurses Week is being held under the theme, “Our Nurses, Our Future “, May 2023. The Central Health Region, MOHW, is honoring the work and service of our nurses who on a daily basis take the time to listen and understand the concerns of each of our patients.

Nurses are at the core of our health services, they attend to individuals, families and our communities making nurses vital for the delivery of health care. In pursuit to achieve quality health, services and goals, nurses are constantly innovating and leading the way. Nurses care for the client's mind, body and soul spirit, therefore treating the client as a holistic being. This is the attribute of a good nurse and here is where nurses make a difference.

Thank you nurses for being a vital part of the health care team that seeks to improve the quality of life for every patient on a daily basis. Let’s also applaud and support our nurses to take care of themselves as devotedly as they take care of their patients.

Crucial Book Launch

add to the collection of local authors, but it also adds to the successes coming out of the Port Loyola division that I proudly represent. For me, and I know I speak for many others, this is further proof that the constituency has hardworking and talented Belizeans. While authors and media personalities are not unique in my division, as some of the best still reside in the area, Mrs Jennifer Woods-Cadle deserves a round of applause for this milestone.

“My God, The Tree and Me” is also a very important work for Belizeans to learn more about the history of their country. It would therefore be great if this literary work is included on the list of books for high schools as a starter.

In addition to being a writer Mrs. Jenifer Woods Cadle is also a career educator. Her students past and present are therefore the beneficiary of teaching by one of the most talented educators in the country and her first book is an invaluable gift anyone.

By Hon. Gilroy Usher

“Of all the arts in which the wise excel, nature’s chief masterpiece is writing well.” – John Sheffield

The book, “My God, The Tree and Me.” by Mrs. Jennifer Woods Cadle is based on the childhood experience of her uncle, Otto Wade, and the 1961 Hurricane Hattie. Mr. Wade is now widely known as Rev. Otto Wade and was an educator for many years.

My acquaintance with the author and her family spans over several years. Her children attended Bethel Primary School on Freetown Road during the period of my teaching career there. I observed them to be supportive of their children’s education in various ways, and held an admiration for them over the years. That admiration remains to this day, and with that I was honored to be a part of the launch of Ms. Jennifer’s first book.

Not only does this literary work

We surely look forward to the next work by the writer. “My God, The Tree and Me” by Mrs. Cadle is a very important piece of writing, because it deals with the experience of early hurricanes in the country from the perspective of a Belizean writer., Foreigners have written a number of books on Hurricane Hattie and other terrible storms in the country ,but no one can relate our history better than us, who are born Belizeans.

The publication of this book is also a motivation to other Belizean writers to share their stories and their experiences on Belize. It is my hope that this one event would propel other Belizeans to publish their writings, or support our local authors by purchasing their books.

My grandparents told us many horror stories of early hurricanes in the country and their survival. I will help to preserve that rich history of Belize by purchasing a copy of, “My God, The Tree and Me” and encouraging other Belizeans to do likewise.

Get your copy of My God, The Tree and Me and become more knowledgeable of Belize’s history through the work of Mrs. Jennifer Woods Cadle ,a born Belizean.

5 FEB 2023

5 FEB 2023

THE

COUNTRYWIDE PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

NOTICE

Hattieville, Belize District; Punta Gorda, Toledo District

Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Register with effect from the date indicated:

ALPINIA CAPITAL LTD. – 02 May, 2023

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited

Registered Agent

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situated in Hattieville Village Belize District and numbered Lot No. 32 containing 833.33 Square Yards bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 500 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 500/2017 together with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [400 sq. ft.] + wooden commercial unit [100 sq. ft.] and lot [833.33 S. Y], the freehold property of Mr. Hansel Petillo)

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company MCB INVESTMENTS INC. (“the Company”) Registered under the Belize Companies Act 2022 commenced dissolution on the 02ndday of May, 2023; and Francisco Jose Henao Mejia of Carrera 10#96-79 Apt 306, Bogotá, Colombia is the Liquidator of the Company.

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 82 comprising 411.132 square meters of land situate in the Hopeville Area of Punta Gorda Town, bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 2064 attached to Minister’s Fiat Lease No. 12 of 2009 together with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + TOGETHER with lot [4,424 sq. ft.] situate in Hopeville Area, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ernel Dominguez.)

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE”

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited

KEVIN A. CASTILLO

TELEPHONE: 223-4488

Registered Agent

Website: belizepropertyauctions.com

Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com

Facebook: Belize Auctions

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company POWER KING PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., LTD. (“the Company”) Registered under the Belize Companies Act 2022 commenced dissolution on the 12th day of April, 2023; and Huang Chin-Ying of 4F, No. 46, LN. 189, Sec. 3, Kangning Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C is the Liquidator of the Company.

GenPro

Consulting (Belize) Limited. Registered Agent

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 15th July 2023. Public Auction Sales will expire fortnightly within this period on the dates and times listed on the website until these properties are sold.

1. Lot No. 32 Hattieville near mile 17 on the George Price Highway, Belize District:

2. Lot No. 82 Hopeville Area, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

Ladyville, Belize

B Y O R D E R , o f t h e B e l i z e D e f e n c e F o r c e , L i c e n s e d A u c t i o n e e r L y s a n

Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Register with effect from the date indicated:

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES

Ladyville, Belize

0 2 3 a t 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . :

2 ( t w o ) - N O R - T E C H 4 3 O F F S H O R E I N T E R C E P T O R S ( D e c o m m i s s i o n e d H u l l s w i t h N O L o w e r D r i v e U n i t s ) e a c h m o u n t e d o n c u s t o m i s e d

ALPINIA CAPITAL LTD. – 02nd May, 2023

A L U M I N I U M

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited

Registered Agent

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company MCB INVESTMENTS INC. (“the Company”) Registered under the Belize Companies Act 2022 commenced dissolution on the 02ndday of May, 2023; and Francisco Jose Henao Mejia of Carrera 10#96-79 Apt 306, Bogotá, Colombia is the Liquidator of the Company.

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited

Registered Agent

n i t s ) e a c h m o u n t e d o n c u s t o m i s e d

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Companies listed below have been dissolved and duly struck off the IBC Register as follows: Name of Company Date of Dissolution

PARKLAND HOLDINGS INC.

MAJIC FAR EAST INCORPORATED.

NEWVALLEY

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company POWER KING PNEUMATIC TOOL CO., LTD. (“the Company”) Registered under the Belize Companies Act 2022 commenced dissolution on the 12th day of April, 2023; and Huang Chin-Ying of 4F, No. 46, LN. 189, Sec. 3, Kangning Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C is the Liquidator of the Company.

OXALIS

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited. Registered Agent

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Companies listed below have been dissolved and duly struck off the IBC Register as follows:

Notice is hereby given that the Companies listed below have been dissolved and duly struck off the IBC Register as follows: Name

BRICIO SECURITIES LTD.

MVM INVESTMENTS LTD.

MUNDI HOLDINGS INC.

TOLLEY ASSOCIATED LTD.

RIVERTON OVERSEAS INC.

HOLLOWAY ROAD HOLDINGS LTD.

DEL SUR CONSULTANTS INC.

JUNBREEZE HOLDING S.A.

OSCEOLA PROPERTY S.A.

LATIN INVESTMENTS LTD.

PAQUIS FINANCE LTD

MALTLAND OVERSEAS LTD.

PACE FINANCE S.A.

SOLVITY INC.

COREMAXX SERVICES S.A.

TONGRAFT TRADER LTD.

PORTMED SHIPPING BELIZE LTD.

ARRIGO FINANCIAL CORP.

BVM HOLDINGS LIMITED

MAR AZUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED.

CALE INTERTRADING INC.

LEDA SHIPPING LTD.

DAYMING GROUP LTD.

CANYON PROPERTIES CORPORATION REL INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Ltd.

Honouring Mothers on Mother's

Day

Progress and Success

INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS - Belize City

VOICE OF THE COMMON MAN

THE REALM, THE COIN, THE REPUBLIC

By HILLY BENNETT

“Decolonization implies that there has been a prior state, namely, colonization. When colonization is referred to in the political or in the economic sense one immediately thinks of a territory controlled from a distance by a metropolitan country and an administrative system which reflects such control…The task of decolonization in Belize has been to break away from a state of control by Great Britain not only politically and economically, but also culturally and educationally “J Alexander Bennett.

The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, took place on 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. King Charles acceded the throne on 8th September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.

Over 2,000 people were on the list of invitees to King Charles III’s coronation, including high-profile royals and world leaders. Her Excellency, Dame Froyla Tzlam and Honorable Francis Fonseca, representing Belize on behalf of Prime Minister Honorable John Briceño were among those invited guests.

Notwithstanding, the pomp and circumstance and grandeur of the event the whisper became loud. It was time for Belize to rid itself of the last vestiges of colonialism. During a parliamentary session, Honorable Henry Usher, Minister of Public Service, Constitutional & Political Reform and Religious Affairs told Parliament and directed to the Speaker of the House that “ …the decolonization process is enveloping the Caribbean region. Perhaps it is time for Belize to take that next step in truly owning our independence. But it is a matter for the people to decide on, “ he added. Belize stands as the last Caribbean country where the monarchy could be removed without a referendum, Barbados was the other. The impetus for the removal of the monarch as Head of State will be the recommendation of the Peoples Constitutional Commission ( PCC ). However, like Jamaica removing the monarch can be pursued through a vote in parliament. The Prime Minister of Belize, Honorable John Briceño told The Guardian newspaper it was “ quite likely “ that Belize could be the next Commonwealth realm to become a republic. Barbados made the move in 2021. Jamaica is also considering to replace the monarchy as their head of state. Marlene Malahoo Forte, Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs told Britain Sky News television that “ Time has come. Jamaica in Jamaican hands “

Nonetheless, what would it mean for the realms to become republics apart from closing the final chapter of colonialism - the removal of the monarch as the head of state? PM Briceño has acknowledged that Belize like Barbados would remain a part of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Guardian noted after the interview that Briceño has also considered the challenges to dispel the many myths that surround the transitioning into a republic. One of the longstanding myths is a fear that departure from the crown would re-intensify the ongoing border dispute with neighboring Guatemala. The matter is before the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) and that worry has not been intense as in the past. Another of the myths is the devaluation of the Belize dollar if the country rid itself of the monarchy. The Belize dollar is pegged to the United States dollar. The matter was explained by the Governor of the Central Bank, Kareem Michael that the only cost would come if the present currency with the face of the monarch would be removed from circulation.

The Prime Minister John Briceño when asked about the revelance of the coronation has on the Belizean people replied that “there is no excitement, we are so far away from the UK … you don’t see people taking out their Union Jack flags or anything.” The sentiments could be contributed to the management and governance of the country. The successes and historic achievements have been realized by the Peoples United Party Government and not by inputs of the monarch. The removal of preferential treatment seen

as a means of reparation is indicative of the falsities of compensation for the atrocities committed by the motherland.

Dr Harshan Kumarasingham, a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Edinburg said that “the Commonwealth’s obituary has been written so many times, but it’s never been true somehow it keeps surviving. And one of the reasons is that it does continue in the fabric of British society, and societies of all member states.” There are those who want change but at the same time hold onto some of the things responsible for the past. The royal creoles and the affection of the monarch disregarding the colonial past. Prime Minister John Briceño told the Guardian that “The United Kingdom became great on the backs of colonies and they do have a responsibility to have some form of reparation. They will never be able to pay back what was plundered and probably the millions of lives that were lost.” The PM added “a

public apology is a start.”

Belize has recently been lauded for its economic performance in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive summary. One of Belize’s biggest achievements is the reduction of debt to GDP ratio. The reality is that there is consistent economic growth. There are indicators that economic growth numbers will surpass those published by the IMF. The PUP continues to chart the road to economic independence. With little or no support from the Monarchy. Clearly, moving from the Monarchy to Republic would not retard the Jewel, the Haven of Democracy, Belize’s development. Therefore, it is “quite likely “that it is “perhaps time for Belize to take that step in truly owning our independence.” Whether by referendum or a vote of Parliament the country’s future lie in the hands of Belizeans under the Peoples United Party Government. To be or not to be a republic is the question. Aluta continua!

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 15th July 2023. Public Auction Sales will expire fortnightly within this period on the dates and times listed on the website until these properties are sold.

11. Lot No. 61 St. Margaret’s Village, Cayo District, Belize:

ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 50 (568.219 Square Meters) situate in Mango Creek Village Extension, Stann Creek District bounded and described as shown on Plan No. 784 of 2003 and more particularly described in Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 784 of 2003 together with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. The freehold property of Ms. Lourdes Rudon.

ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 61 containing 1223.609 square yards situate in St. Margaret’s Village, Cayo District, Belize and bounded and described as shown on the plan attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 303 of 2004 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being Thereon, the freehold property of Mr. Miguel Angel Arevalo.

Gillett.

14. Parcels Nos. 43 & 44 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

Lots Nos. 43 and 44 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all building erections and developments standing and being thereon. The freehold property of Mr. Wilburn Cuthkelvin and Ms. Ycela Yvette Puc.

15. Parcels No. 15A Pomona Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 15A comprising 696.567 square meters of land situate in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District. The freehold property of Mr. Nohe Lima.

16.Lot No. 152 San Juan Village, Stann Creek District:

Maria Smith/Messrs. BACAB Eco - Park

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 152 comprising 458.531 Square Meters of land situate in San Juan Village, Stann Creek District. The freehold property of Mrs. Juana A. Morey.

The

property of Ms. Stella Marie Rudon.

17. Parcel No. 5363 Lake View Drive, Lake Gardens, Ladyville, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL

Ladyville/Lords Bank 16 5363

Freehold property of Ms. Melissa Watson Ellis.

The

property of Mr. Juan Montano

1. Lot No. 50 Cor Hercules Ave & Amado Mena Ave Independence Village Stann Creek District :

2. Parcel No. 2094 Corner Fig & 26th Ceiba Streets, Corozal Town, Corozal District:

4. Parcel No. 715 Spinney Lobster Boulevard, Sarteneja Village, Corozal District:

5. Parcel No. 258 MiDugee Street, Esperanza, Cayo District:

6. Bacab Eco Park, Ridge Lagoon Residential Estate, Burrell Boom Road, Belize District:

Nos.

No.

No.

12. Parcel No. 600 Nutmeg Street, St. Martin de Porres, Belize City:

13. Parcel No. 715 (west of airstrip) San Pedro, Ambergris

3. Lot No. 251 Seagull Street, Independence Village, Stann Creek District::

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 251 comprising of 661.665 square metres situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Anthea Mathias and Mr. Samuel Mathias.

Lot No. 92 St. Margaret Village, Hummingbird Highway, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Reuben Parham and Ms. Maria Parham.

10. Parcels No. 2268 near Paraiso Village, Corozal District:

The freehold property of Mr. Aaron Navarro.

International Press Group Visits Taiwan

At the invitation of the Republic of China (Taiwan), an International Press Group visited the Far East country on an itinerary prepared by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The group was comprised of 30 delegates coming from 24 different countries. This included the United States (California, Washington D.C. Alaska), Spain, Poland, Brazil, Paraguay, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Oman, Nigeria, Colombia, Australia, Germany, Eswatini, South Korea, St. Christopher and Nevis, Slovakia, Kuwait, Italy, Fiji, Israel, Denmark, Malaysia and Belize) Some countries had a number of delegates but generally each had one. The editor of the Belize Times Press, Jose Jimenez, was invited to this year’s Press Group.

Probably journalists all over the world were asking 'why not me?' The embassy routinely invites journalists from other media houses on a rotation basis. The objective of the invitation was to showcase to a cross section of the world press “the latest development of Taiwan in the field of politics, economy and society.” The feat to get journalists from all these countries was most likely a challenging one on many fronts. Journalists were invited by the government of ROC (Taiwan) following a broad range of reasons. The details of the itinerary chosen by the MOFA revealed what are the points that the Taiwan government wanted expose to the journalists on this press group’s visit. There was so much that Taiwan can offer and any press trip’s itinerary is a sample of what can be shown.

Presentations to the Group were done by Director-General Connie Chang, Department of Overall Planning, National Development Council; Secretary General Hua Shijie, Mainland Affairs Council; Director-General Catherine Hsu, Department of International Information Services, MOFA; Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Deputy Secretary-General Stephen J. H. Lee, International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF); Deputy Minister Roy Chun Lee, MOFA; Vice Minister Chen Chern-chyi, Ministry of Economic Affairs; Acting Deputy CEO Ming-Shih Shen, Institute for National Defense and Security Research; and Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan, Ministry of Health and Welfare. These short presentations were followed by Questions and thus Answers. The officials’ responses were focused on the claim that mainland People's Republic of China has on the island of Taiwan. The reason why mainland China claims Taiwan is definitely historically complex as is the question of Guatemala's unfounded claim on Belize. The various Taiwanese government officials all addressed most topics with the general theme: Taiwan seeks peace and to deter war as no one will benefit from war. No one includes mainland China which does not benefit from war; Taiwan does not benefit and

neither does Belize, which is a part of the world community. In fact, the point was put that Ukraine’s invasion is a heavy example that shows how an invasion will not solve mainland China quest to acquire the Taiwan island for itself.

The officials voiced that Taiwan has no interest in any aggressive move towards mainland China or coming from mainland China. ROC Taiwan's focus is on deterrence. Nevertheless, one official stated that God will help those who help themselves. That was answered whenever asked if Taiwan expects that the United States or any other country should help Taiwan in the instance of China invading the island. Taiwan seeks to have a peaceful Taiwan Strait and wishes to avoid any embargo such as what Cuba has suffered for some 60 years.

When Belizeans purchase items, imported or locally-made, they directly feel the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Thousands of miles away, but the disruption of production and supply chains has caused soaring oil/fuel prices which then spread to inflated prices on goods that traverse the globe. The international press was sensitized by all officials that an invasion of Taiwan by mainland China will disrupt the world order in a similar way. Belize has definitely felt the global effects by the Ukraine war and definitely would feel the economic effects of an invasion of Taiwan or even a China-imposed blockade of the Taiwan Strait and of commerce into and out of Taiwan.

5 FEB 2023

The geopolitical reality of Taiwan and

their diplomacy around the world is complex and cannot be explained by any one angle. How does Belize fit in this People's Republic of China-Republic of China(Taiwan) question of sovereignty? It is up to the people of Belize to become informed on as much details as possible. Is it immoral for mainland China to claim Taiwan in this day and age when Taiwanese citizens have chosen how to live their lives?

The press group’s visit was another way to demonstrate that Taiwan's existence in the world stage is already a reality. Taiwan is 13,976 square miles of true grit and love of country. It is a country of 23 million with high-end technologically

advanced healthcare, small but is the 21st largest world economy, an exceptional leader in green technology and fuel efficiency, a giant semiconductor manufacturer, amongst other feats. The cross-section of journalists drilled the officials with varied questions that searched for more reasons as to why Taiwan's sovereignty should not be in peril.

Today, mainland China and Taiwan have a number of daily flights. The number per day varies depending on the day and airline. This is a signal that the status quo can be considered stable and not close to war as some would want us to believe.

Mixed with the geopolitical discourse were visits to the Presidential Office Building, the National Palace Museum, the Taipei Veterans General Hospital, the Jiaoxi Hot Springs Park, the National Center for Traditional Arts, the Taipei 101 Observatory, and to i-Ride Taipei. Even restaurant visits were ingeniously designed to send the message that Taiwan is of itself a thriving country without the need of a spurious claim. Taiwan wants to be included in the United Nations, the World Health Organization and other international organizations and feels it is in the capacity to help in global development./////

Notice of Dissolution

ARIVA LTD. #000000978 (“the Company”)

THE BELIZE TIMES

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE

The Development Finance Corporation of Bliss Parade, City of Belmopan, Cayo District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as mortgagee under Deed of Mortgages or Charges between those hereinafter named and the said Corporation which mortgages or charges are recorded at the Land Titles Unit or the Lands Registry, respectively and that the said Development Finance Corporation will, at the expiration of two (2) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, sell the properties described in the Schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said properties must be made in writing to the said Corporation at its Headquarters Office or District Offices.

SCHEDULE

Parcel No. 419, Block No. 4, Tower Hill Registration Section containing 30 acres of land situate in Orange Walk District, Belize, held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of ARMANDO SERGIO CARRILLO surety for DARIO AZIEL CARRILLO.

Parcel No. 495, Block No. 4, Tower Hill Registration Section containing 9.20 acres of land situate in Orange Walk District, Belize, held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of ARMANDO SERGIO CARRILLO, ARMANDO TOMAS CARRILLO & DARIO AZIEL CARRILLO (jointly) surety for DARIO AZIEL CARRILLO.

Parcel No. 1033, Block No. 1, Corozal Central Registration Section containing 555.6 square yards situate on 16th of June Street, Corozal Town, Corozal District, Belize, held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of BENJAMIN JOSE ANTONIO ACOSTA

All that piece or parcel of land containing 15.870 acres of land situate at approximately 9 miles on the Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District bounded and described as shown on Plan No. 140 of 1977, held under Deed of Mortgage dated 31st day of January 2019, being the freehold interest of CITRUS GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Notice is hereby given that the Company named ARIVA LTD. has been dissolved and struck off the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry Register with effect from the 9th May, 2023.

Toledo: Education Tour

On May 4 and 5, 2023, Dr. Hon. Louis Zabaneh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST), visited primary school teachers and principals of the Toledo District to continue consultations on the new national competency-based curriculum. Last week, Dr Zabaneh met with the principals of four secondary schools in the Toledo District, namely, Corazon Creek Technical, Toledo Community College, Providence Seventh Day Adventist High School and Julian Cho Technical. The engagements with the principals was to get feedback on how the schools are transitioning into the new system. This competency-based curriculum is geared at filling the need to develop skills and attitude of the students, and to prepare them for success whilst contributing to the sustainable human development of Belize.

The new competency-based approach will be fully rolled out in the upcoming academic year, 2023/2024. Consultations with various schools in the six districts began in December 2022, spearheaded by Dr. Hon. Zabaneh, with team members from the Curriculum and Assessment Unit of the MoECST and respective district education centres, representatives from the Belize National Teachers’ Union, managing authorities, Pathlight Belize and UNICEF.

www.centralbank.org.bz

BUYING RATE OF THE UNITED STATES DOLLAR

BUYING RATE OF THE UNITED STATES DOLLAR

BUYING RATE OF THE UNITED STATES DOLLAR

Belize City, 3 May 2023: The public is hereby informed that, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Exchange Control Regulations, 2021, the Central Bank of Belize has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for United States currency notes, commencing 2 May 2023.

Belize City, 3 May 2023: The public is hereby informed that, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Exchange Control Regulations, 2021, the Central Bank of Belize has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for United States currency notes, commencing 2 May 2023.

Belize City, 3 May 2023: The public is hereby informed that, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Exchange Control Regulations, 2021, the Central Bank of Belize has fixed the buying rate of the United States Dollar at a rate of BZ$2.00 to US$1.00 for United States currency notes, commencing 2 May 2023.

Therefore, all transactions involving the purchase and sale of United States Currency Notes must be conducted as follows:

Therefore, all transactions involving the purchase and sale of United States Currency Notes must be conducted as follows:

Therefore, all transactions involving the purchase and sale of United States Currency Notes must be conducted as follows:

Please note that the buying rate for all other US dollar denominated monetary instruments is unchanged.

Please note that the buying rate for all other US dollar denominated monetary instruments is unchanged.

Please note that the buying rate for all other US dollar denominated monetary instruments is unchanged.

The Central Bank of Belize encourages individuals and firms to transact their holdings of United States currency with an authorised dealer, subject to regulations under the Money Laundering and Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2020

The Central Bank of Belize encourages individuals and firms to transact their holdings of United States currency with an authorised dealer, subject to regulations under the Money Laundering and Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2020

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The Central Bank of Belize encourages individuals and firms to transact their holdings of United States currency with an authorised dealer, subject to regulations under the Money Laundering and Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2020 -

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

REQUEST FOR BIDS - WORKS

One Envelope Bidding P rocess

Energy Resilience for Climate Adaptation (ERCAP)

The Government of Belize (GOB) has been allocated grant funds (the Grant) from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), which are administered by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and executed by Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) in conjunction with the Ministry of Public Service, Energy and Public Utility (MPSEPU) and the National Meteorological Service (NMS), in an amount equivalent to USD 8 million, towards the cost of an Energy Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation Project. A portion of the proceeds of the Grant will be applied to eligible payments unde r the contract for which this specific procurement notice is issued. Payments by the World Bank will be made only at the request of BEL, and upon approval by the World Bank, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement. The Grant Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the World Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOB shall derive any rights from the Grant Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Grant.

BEL now invites electronic Bids from eligible Bidders for the Civil works and supply of manpower for the installation of a) hydrometeorological automatic weather stations, b) rainfall stations, and c) automatic weather stations.

Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s "Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants, dated January 2011 (revised July 2014) (“Procurement Guidelines”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the following person:

Ms. Carolyn L. Crawford

Procurement

Consultant

ERCAP Project Management Unit

Belize Electricity Limited

E-mail: Carolyn.Crawford@bel.com.bz

The bidding document in English may be requested by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address above. The document will be sent electronically upon this request.

Bids must be received at the e -mail address below on or before Wednesday, May 31, 2023, by 3:00 p.m. and will be opened at 3:15 p.m. sharp Belize time

Submission of bids by electronic e -mail (EM):

A PDF copy of the bid should be submitted by EM. The PDF copy should be encrypted, or password protected. The e-mail should not be encrypted but only the attachment shall be encrypted, or password protected.

The procedure for submission of bid is:

A. The zipped file is to be sent to Manager, Procurement Department at bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz

B. Password or encryption key should be sent along with the bid to the same bid submission e -mail address listed below.

C. Bidders will receive a confirmation e -mail from BEL once the bid is received.

D. Bidders should ensure that the bid document(s) are not corrupt or affected by any computer virus that may possibly deny access to the files. The Employer shall not be responsible for such corrupt files which may deny access during the bid opening process.

E. The maximum file size in each mail will be 30 MB. Any mail with an attachment above this size will bounce back. Hence, please ensure the attachments do not exceed 30 MB.

F. E-mail submissions should be clearly labelled in their subject with the following: Bid for Weather Stations Installation – ERCAP – “include Bidders name or Company name”.

Bids submitted electronically shall only be opened publicly at the Bid Opening time mentioned above on May 31, 2023, in the presence of Bidders and/or their representatives who have submitted a bid. Bid opening will be held virtually using Microsoft (MS) Teams. The link to the MS-Teams bid opening invite will be shared with all Bidders prior to the bid opening date and all Bidders are encouraged to participate therein. Late Bids shall be rejected.

All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration.

The address referred to above is:

Manager Procurement Department

Belize Electricity Limited

2 ½ Miles Phillip Goldson Highway

Belize City, Belize

E-mail: bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz

Telephone: +501-227-0954

BEL reserves the right to reject late bids or to cancel the bid opening session in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not engaging the services of any Bidder and will not defray any costs incurred by any Bidder in the preparation and submission of their bid.

Land Registry Notices

CHAPTER 194, LAWS OF BELIZE NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13

In accordance with Section 13 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 194, I Patricia Robateau Blackett, Registrar of Lands, hereby serves notice that within one month from the date hereof, I intend to register the following parcels of land listed below for which application for first registration have been received.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registering of these parcels must get in touch with me before expiry date of this notice between Mondays to Fridays at the Land Registry, Belmopan.

Patricia Robateau Blackett (Mrs.) Registrar of

Lands

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202213670

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.12009 Formerly Entry 1423, 841.06 Square Yards situated in the Lake Garden Area, Ladyville Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.51 of 2015 dated 3rd February, 2015 in favor of JAMES LOAGUE

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202214474

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1498 Formerly Lot No. 606, 259.11 Square Meters situated on Citron Street, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No. 734 of 1995 dated 17th February, 1995 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 8 of 1995 Folios 14031414 in favor of KENT DIAZ.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202214974

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3406 Formerly Lot No. 295, 464.622 Square Meters situated in Ladyville Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.192 of 2011 dated 8th August, 2011 in favor of ROSALEAN NATHALIA FAIRWEATHER.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202215418

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ANN GABOUREL Block No.4 and being Parcel No.8 Formerly Block No. 53, 9.77 Acres situated in the Ann Gabourel Estate, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Gift No. 122 of 1981 dated 30th December, 1980 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1981 Folios 513-520 in favor of BARTOLO MAI

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202215523

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.2302 Formerly Lot No. 3, 301.700 Square Meters situated in Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 2089 of 2004 dated 1st September, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 27 of 2004 Folios 13911396 in favor of CARLOS AYUSO

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202215529

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.1710 Formerly Lot No. 112, 952.7 Square Yards situated on Cinderella Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.241 of 1978 dated 3rd August, 1978 in favor of ELIA ACOSTA (DECEASED).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202215542

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcels No.1982 & No. 1983 Formerly Lots No. 2 & No. 3, 559.67 and 28.07 Square Meters (respectively) situated on Yo Creek Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 1321 of 1990 dated 6th July, 1990 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 15 of 1990 Folios 23-30 in favor of MAXWELL NAIRN, EDNA NAIRN AND VIDSON NAIRN (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202216043

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.7095, Formerly Lot No. 255, 722.639 Square Meters situated in the Mile 13 Area, Northern Highway, Ladyville, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 1167 of 2001 dated 20th April, 2001 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 17 of 2001 Folios 149-166 in favor of ANTONIO ELISEO ROSADO AND YLAYALI ROSADO (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202216051

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.7024, Formerly Lot No. 323, 542.948 Square Meters situated in the Mile 13 Area, Northern Highway, Ladyville, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. LTU-201501271 dated 27th July, 2015 and recorded in LTU-201501271 in favor of ALVIN MICHAEL SABAL AND EDWINA VANESSA SABAL (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202216130

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.772, Formerly Lot No. 4, 774.599 Square Meters situated in Caye Caulker, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 137 of 1997 dated 16th January, 1997 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1997 Folios 524-531 in favor of ISELA MARIN.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202216969

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.1247 Formerly Lot No. 108, 555.24 Square Yards situate 0.75 Miles North of the Split, Caye Caulker Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.767 of 2007 dated 26th November, 2007 in favor of EVARISTO ROSADO.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202217040

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.257, Formerly Lot No. 68, 674.317 Square Meters situated in Caye Caulker Village Extension, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 3600 of 2008 dated 11th December, 2008 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 42 of 2008 Folios 809-820 in favor of CARLOS ZEPEDA & KIMBERLY CLARK (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202217134

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.7283, Formerly Lot No. 1035, 694.181 Square Meters situated in Ambergris Bay Area on the Western portion of Ambergris Caye, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 1235 of 2010 dated 24th June, 2010 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 19 of 2010 Folios 113-120 in favor of ESTELA GARCIA

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305370

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.1429 & No. 1430, Formerly Lot No. 9 & No. 10, each containing 619.00 Square Yards situated along the Bullet Tree Falls Road, Kay Works Area, Cayo District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1281 of 1993 dated 18th June, 1993 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.15 of 1993 Folios 431-438 in favor of YVETTE ROBERSON AND RALPH ROBERSON (JOINTLY)

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305482

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3645, Formerly Lot No. 46, 464.378

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Square Meters situated in the Lord’s Bank Road Layout, Ladyville, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.969 of 2003 dated 8th September, 2003 in favor of HEWRALD HUMES

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305621

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1033, Formerly Lot No. 6527, 299.95 Square Yards situated along Central American Boulevard, Port Loyola Area, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3183 of 2002 dated 29th October, 2002 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.37 of 2002 Folios 1143-1160 in favor of LINCOLN E. TURNER.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305634

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ST. MARTIN DE PORRES WEST Block No.45 and being Parcel No.587, Formerly Lot No. 8234, 443.75 Square Yards situated in St. Martin De Porres Extension, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 1915 of 2008 dated 1st July, 2008 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 23 of 2008 Folios 55-68 in favor of ERICA GRANT AND GLENWAYNE GRANT (JOINTLY)

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305740

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.2449, Formerly the Northern portion of Lot No. 14, 192.38 Square Meters situated at Yarborough, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Gift No. 509 of 1979 dated 10th April, 1979 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 6 of 1979 Folios 191-200 in favor of JOSEPH SANKER (DECEASED).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305907

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.2896, Formerly Lot No. 5, 666.4 Square Yards situated on lands formerly known as Carib Reserve North Stann Creek, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Rectification No. 1553 of 1977 dated 22nd December, 1977 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 16 of 1977 Folios 655-666 in favor of THEODORE ARANDA

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305908

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.3951, Formerly Lot No. 680, 510.903 Square Meters situated in Louisiana Farm Extension, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.546 of 1997 dated 4th November, 1997 in favor of JORGE ALPUCHE AND CARLA ALPUCHE (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305910

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.2473, Formerly Lot No. 9, 1,272.581 Square Meters situated on Dr. George Estate, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 3964 of 2006 dated 17th December, 2006 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 46 of 2006 Folios 929-936 in favor of ARNOL M. DIAZ.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305912

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.2480, Formerly Lot No. 12, 522.534 Square Meters situated on Dr. W. S. George Estate, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 2439 of 1998 dated 14th September, 1998 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 29 of 1998 Folios 9-16 in favor of ISABEL RAMIREZ

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305920

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.11866, Formerly Lot No. 366, 552.593 Square Meters situated lying and being in Ladyville, in the Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No.3261 of 2002 dated 2nd October, 2002 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 38 of 2002 Folios 943962 in favor of GEORGIANA MAPP JARVIS, VALERIE CHRISTIE WADE (DECEASED) AND ANTHONY SANCHEZ (Jointly).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305969

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.1131, Formerly Lot No. 7, 0.994 Acre situated in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 831 of 1999 dated 6th April, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 9 of 1999 Folios 1157-1160 in favor of JANICE BEIER

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202305970

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.1132, Formerly Lot No. 8, 1.000 Acre situated in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 832 of 1999 dated 6th April, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 9 of 1999 Folios 1161-1164 in favor of JANICE BEIER.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306009

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CARMELITA Block No.4 and being Parcel No.1033, Formerly Block No. 13, 24.020 Acres situated in the Tiger Camp Area, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.590 of 2000 dated 8th July, 2000 in favor of ARNOLDO HOWE.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306014

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2140, Formerly Lot No. 36, 413.546 Square Meters situated in the Kay Works Area, Cayo District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 4236 of 2000 dated 17th November, 2000 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 60 of 2000 Folios 629634 in favor of RONALD YOUNG.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306054

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1117, Formerly Lot No. 3392, 416.497 Square Yards situate along Gill Street, Loyolaville Area, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.232 of 1997 dated 6th June, 1997 in favor of SHIRLEY GRAY.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306056

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1717, Formerly a portion of Lot No. 1794, 223.461 Square Meters situate in Euphrates Avenue, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 2154 of 1992 dated 3rd November, 1992 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 25 of 1992 Folios 13211328 in favor of DAVID ROSADO.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306064

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1925, Formerly Lot No. 3478, 516.90 Square Yards situate along Gill Street, Loyolaville, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.138 of 1993 dated 10th May, 1993 in favor of CLIFTON YOUNG AND LORNA YOUNG (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306195

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section VALLEY COMMUNITY/ ALTA VISTA Block No.31 and being Parcel No.317, Formerly Lot No. 4, 483.354 Square Meters situated in Alta Vista Village, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Gift No. 2566 of 2002 dated 2nd September, 2002 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 30 of 2002 Folios 1177-1182 in favor

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of RANDINE TASHER AND PAUL PALMA (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306213

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1821, Formerly Lot No. 3415, 613.64 Square Yards situated along Central American Boulevard, Port Loyola Area, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.453 of 2005 dated 14th July, 2005 in favor of AVELIO RODRIGUEZ.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202306225

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PLACENTIA NORTH Block No.36 and being Parcel No.1342, Formerly Lot No. 6, 700.87 Square Yards situate at Point Placencia, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 1468 of 2000 dated 26th April, 2000 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 22 of 2000 Folios 733-760 in favor of ARTHUR PATNETT AND GILDA PATNETT (JOINTLY)

Pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Registered Land Act, Chapter 194, Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given of the loss of the following Land and Lease Certificates

The above Land/Lease Certificates after the expiration of twenty-one (21) days from the appearance of this notice. Any person in possession of the above-mentioned certificates is required to return it to the Belize Land Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Belmopan.

Land Registry Notices

LRS-202217362

In the name of: RALPH NUNEZ JR. of: 6225 Buttonwood Bay Boulevard, Belize City, Belize District.

Registered Land Act

Chapter 194

Section 140(1) OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

Application for ownership by prescription for the above mentioned parcel situate in SAN IGNACIO NORTH Registration Section has been received from LAURA LOUISE HOY being Parcel No. 2264 containing 495.928 Square Meters

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registration LAURA LOUISE HOY as proprietor with Absolute Title for Parcel No.2264 SAN IGNACIO NORTH Registration Section containing 495.928 Square Meters is hereby requested to show cause on or within one month from the date thereof, why ownership should not be granted to LAURA LOUISE HOY.

PATRICIA ROBATEAU BLACKETT (MRS.) REGISTRAR OF LANDS

Registered Land Act

Chapter 194

HAS BEEN IRREVOCABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE.

I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend, at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice, to issue a new duplicate of the Registered Transfer Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 47 at Folio No. 22.

ANY PERSON in whose custody the TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact.

PATRICIA ROBATEAU BLACKETT (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands

APPLICATION No. FCT-202300001

Form 11

(Rule 15)

GENERAL REGISTRY ACT AND GENERAL REGISTRY RULES

Advertisement in “Gazette” of application for First Certificate of Title to land, etc.

NOTICE is hereby given that DELVORINE ELIZABETH SMITH of Georgeville Village, Cayo District.

LRS-202217363

Section 140(1) OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

Application for ownership by prescription for the above mentioned parcel situate in SAN IGNACIO NORTH Registration Section has been received from LAURA LOUISE HOY being Parcel No. 2267 containing 520.208 Square Meters

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registration LAURA LOUISE HOY as proprietor with Absolute Title for Parcel No.2267 SAN IGNACIO NORTH Registration Section containing 520.208 Square Meters is hereby requested to show cause on or within one month from the date thereof, why ownership should not be granted to LAURA LOUISE HOY.

PATRICIA ROBATEAU BLACKETT (MRS.) REGISTRAR OF LANDS

LTU-202300601

LAND TITLES UNIT

Ministry of Natural Resources City of Belmopan

UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION

WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the Transfer Certificate of Title dated 16th day of August, 2005 and Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 47 at Folio No. 22.

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 61 situate near Mile 8.5 on the Western Highway, Belize District, and bounded as follows:- On the North for 21.332 Meters by a 40 feet Road Reserve; on the South for 21.332 Meters by property of Hector D. Silva; on the east for 30.475 Meters by Lot No. 62 ; on the West for 30.475 Meters by Lot No. 60; containing 777.78 Square Meters being more particularly delineated and described on Grant No. 157 of 1990 lodged at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys.

has applied for the issue of a First Certificate of Title to the land, estate, interest, power or right described in the Schedule to this Notice.

ANY PERSON who claims to be entitled as owner or otherwise to the said land, estate, interest, power or right, or who may be unlawfully prejudiced by the description of the said land, estate, interest, power or right may file in the Registry, and deliver a copy thereof to the applicant within fourteen days from the date hereof, a written notice of objection to the issue of a First Certificate of Title to the said land, estate, interest, power or right in accordance with the provision of the General Registry Rules, 1954, and thereafter proceed to have the said objection heard and determined in manner prescribed by the said Rules Dated this day of , 2023.

PATRICIA BLACKETT (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands

This land is the subject of a Deed of Gift No. 2108 of 2011 dated 22nd December, 2011 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 27 of 2011 Folios 561-572 in favor of DELVORINE ELIZABETH SMITH.

SCHEDULE

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situate in Georgeville Village, Cayo District, being 903.933 Square Meters as shown on Grant 80 of 1984.

APPLICATION No. FCT-202300002

Form 11 (Rule 15)

GENERAL REGISTRY ACT AND

GENERAL REGISTRY RULES

Advertisement in “Gazette” of application for First Certificate of Title to land, etc.

NOTICE is hereby given that DELVORINE SMITH of Georgeville Village, Cayo District.

has applied for the issue of a First Certificate of Title to the land, estate, interest, power or right described in the Schedule to this Notice.

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ANY PERSON who claims to be entitled as owner or otherwise to the said land, estate, interest, power or right, or who may be unlawfully prejudiced by the description of the said land, estate, interest, power or right may file in the Registry, and deliver a copy thereof to the applicant within fourteen days from the date hereof, a written notice of objection to the issue of a First Certificate of Title to the said land, estate, interest, power or right in accordance with the provision of the General Registry Rules, 1954, and thereafter proceed to have the said objection heard and determined in manner prescribed by the said Rules

Dated this day of , 2023.

PATRICIA BLACKETT (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands

This land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 598 of 2013 dated 5th November, 2013 and recorded in Volume 7 Folio 106 in favor of DELVORINE SMITH.

SCHEDULE

ALL THAT FREEHOLD PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in Georgeville Village, Cayo District, Belize, being Lot No. 85 comprising of 865.753 Square Meters and being more particularly delineated and described as shown on Plan No. 598 of 2013, attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 598 of 2013, dated the 5th day of November 2013, lodged at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

NOTICE

TENDER FOR SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES CENTRAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE

Tenders are invited from security companies to provide 24-hours Security and Surveillance Services for the Central Information Technology Office (CITO).

1. The tender shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing 1 July 2023, and ending 30 June 2024.

2. Services The successful tender will be expected to provide the following security and surveillance services:

a. General security and surveillance of the Belize National ICT Center compound (the “Premises”) including all buildings and fixtures erected therein by armed guards on a 24hour basis seven days per week, including public and bank holidays.

b. General security and surveillance of the top floor of the Post Office Building in Belmopan (“Off-Site”) using surveillance cameras, nightly patrols, and random verification checks of the generator, electrical room door, and main access doors commencing at 6pm to 6am seven days per week, including public and bank holidays.

c. Allow only authorized persons and vehicles to enter the Premises.

d. The Security must maintain a log of all persons and/or vehicles entering and leaving the Premises and the Off-Site.

e. Conduct patrols outside the Premises and the Off-Site to ensure that doors remain locked and that there is no sign of breakage into the buildings.

f. The Security Company will provide its personnel with equipment including a licensed firearm for the effective performance of their duties.

g. The Security Company, or its agents shall not divulge to any person or persons any proprietary information that they may be privy to during the execution of their duties.

h. The Security Company/Guard shall also comply with CITO’s Fire Safety Policy in the event of an emergency fire evacuation. (Details available upon request).

i. In the event of an approaching storm or hurricane, the security guard will be required to execute specific duties and arrangements according to CITO’s Disaster Recovery Plan. Such arrangements will be communicated to the security firm in advance.

j. Any other security related task may be agreed upon from time to time by the Parties involved.

THE BELIZE TIMES 282

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the Central Securities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable at par 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 16 August 2023. Each tender must be for $200 or a multiple of $200 and must specify to five decimal places the amount, which is offered for each one hundred dollars face value of the Bills sought.

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically to bids@centralbank.org.bz or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 12 May 2023.

The Auction in the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 17 May 2023.

Successful bidders should arrange to settle via the Automated Payment & Securities Settlement System of Belize (APSSS).

Bank: Central Bank of Belize Account: GLICORP0402627

The Government of Belize reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all tenders in whole or in part.

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE

Notices are placed on Central Bank of Belize Website (www.centralbank.org. bz)

3. Costs incurred in visiting the Premises and preparations of the tender bid are the sole responsibility of the tenderer.

4. Administrative Requirements All Tenders shall include the following additional documentation in their submissions:

a. Current Certificate of Good Standing from:

i. Belize Tax Service within 1 year

ii. Belize Companies Registry within 1 year

iii. Belize Social Security Board within 1 year

b. A valid copy of the entity’s Trade License reflecting the name of the entity that is bidding within 1 year.

c. Provide evidence of valid firearm licenses within 1 year.

d. Provide references from three or more existing customers.

e. Provide evidence of at least five (5) similar jobs performed over the past three years.

f. Technical and Financial Offers are to be placed in separately sealed envelopes.

5. Evaluation Criteria All Tenders will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

a. Capacity to deliver services based on qualification and certification in related field.

b. Specific Experience in the field (years in operation).

c. Past Performance in similar jobs during the past three (3) years.

d. Integrity of the company as per Administrative Requirement 4 (a) and (b).

e. Financial Offer.

6. Taxes The Financial Bids should be inclusive of General Sales Tax (GST) payment of 12.5%.

7. Questions and Replies Questions shall be type-written in English and shall be sent via email to the following address: securitytender2023@cito.gov.bz. The deadline for queries is 25 May 2023. Responses from the CITO will be type-written in English and will be emailed to the requester and may also be made available to other Tenderers subject to confidentiality.

8. Submission of Tenders are to be submitted in separate seal envelopes labelled Technical Offer and Financial Offer. Both sealed envelopes should be placed in an outer sealed envelope labelled “TENDER FOR SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE OF THE CENTRAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE (BELMOPAN)”.

9. Deadline for submission is 2 June 2023 at 3:00 pm. The bids are to be delivered to the Central Information Technology Office in Belmopan.

10. The opening of tenders will be on 6 June 2023 at 10:00 am. at the Central Information Technology Office. Bidders or their representatives are welcome to attend the tender opening session.

11. Evaluation of the tender will be carried out immediately after the opening of the tenders on 6 June 2023.

12. Only bids that satisfy the Administrative Requirements will have their Technical and Financial Offers evaluated against the Evaluation Criteria.

13. Additional information can be obtained from Ian Smith at telephone: 828-5169 or by email at ian.smith@cito.gov.bz

14. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.

15. Late tenders will be disqualified and returned to the tenderer unopened.