Obituary

these social determinants. There are social, economic, and environmental challenges that impact the well-being of vulnerable groups. Premature deaths due to chronic diseases, disabilities at an early age, intrafamily violence associated with multiple social ills, and migration are just some of the consequences that highlight that there is much work to be done to attend to the health and well-being of people.

National efforts are needed to address these factors, these risks, to either eliminate them or to mitigate them and thus improve the wellness status of the community. It is critical to have a harmonization of our health plans between the social sectors, and there is the urgency of promot- ing health and wellness in all policies. The latter is a global strategy promoted and supported by WHO.

To all our international United Nations partners, our national stakeholders, our multilateral partners, I invite you to share my vision of “Health for All,” today being World Health Day. At the Ministry of Health & Wellness, we move towards placing persons as the center of ministerial endeavors. Let us take ever seriously our responsibility, as administrators, managers, health workers, professionals, to leave seeds that become mechanisms that transform our daily efforts into sustained social interventions geared towards better “Health for All.”

The Belize

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Notice of Dissolution

GRAND TEXTILE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED #000005919 (“the Company”) ing the quality of care and creating mechanisms for sustainability in the provision of health care.

When we say, “Health for All,” we mean that quality, affordable and comprehensive health care should be accessible to every Belizean, regardless of gender, age, race, socioeconomic status or location in the country.

Notice is hereby given that the Company named GRAND TEXTILE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED has been dissolved and struck off the Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry with effect from the 3rd April, 2023.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

SUNRISE: June 25,1975

SUNSET: April 11th,2023

It is with profound sadness and sympathy that Hon. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, the Commissioner of Police, Chester C. Williams, Deputy Commissioners; Bartholomew Jones, Dr. A. Richard Rosado and Aaron Guzman; the senior rank and file of the Belize Police Department announce the untimely passing of our dear brother, colleague and friend, Fitzroy Addison Yearwood, Assistant Superintendent of Police.

May his family, loved ones, colleagues, and friends find solace in the arms of God. You have left us suddenly, Fitz, but your dedication to the Government of Belize, the Belize Police Department, and the people of Belize will never be forgotten... sleep on Fitz for we will all meet again one day.

Fitz will be remembered for his jovial ways and for always joking and trying to make those around him happy.

In partnership with WHO/PAHO, Belize also celebrates decades of constant effort to address national public health priorities. I am proud to say that from February 2022 to February 2023, there were ZERO maternal institutional deaths (meaning deaths that occurred within a hospital). One pregnant mother died at her home but most likely due to COVID-19. This directly reflects the improved health care being provided within our hospitals. Another milestone in public health in Belize is the tangible reduction of infant mortality. In 2020, the infant mortality rate was 12.2 per 1,000 live births; this rate decreased in 2021 and 2022 and, this year, the rate is 11.4 per 1,000 live births. A healthy newborn and a healthy infant are the results of improved maternal and child health, exclusive breastfeeding, access to micronutrients, access to vaccinations, etc.

Of course, it must also be stated that the WHO is making preparations to declare Belize malaria-free. This is another significant public health milestone. An underlying principle in the global efforts of WHO is the objective to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, of course within the context of a safe and healthy environment. We share this vision. We are aware that all health problems are linked to social determinants.

If we are looking at developing policies to address health, we must also develop policies to address

Notice

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 5/2023

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $64,391,800.

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 Tuesday, 25 April 2023 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 25 July 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, 21 April 2023.

The Auction in the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, 25 April 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.

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National Agriculture and Trade Show 2023

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