THE BELIZE TIMES 165

COUNTRYWIDE

Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) is in the process of reviewing its Security Services needs and, as a result, is preparing to request tenders for all or any portion of the following Security Guard Service locations for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with the option to extend to September 31, 2024.

• All BWS offices/facilities countrywide

Interested contractors must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. As a minimum, the following information must be provided as part of this Pre-Qualification of Bidders process:

1. Introduction a. Background and company information (registration, licenses, contacts, etc.) b. Principal owners/shareholders c. CV of management staff d. Principal place of business e. Include 4 or 5 references

2. Services a. List of security services provided b. List areas of speciality c. List the areas where services are currently offered

3. Equipment a. List the basic types of equipment used

4. Recruiting guidelines a. Recruiting guidelines i. Education & relevant skills required ii. Screening process b. Employee Training i. Methodology & type c. Supervision of employees i. Methodology/protocol

Pre-Qualification packages must be delivered in-person (hardcopy) or via email to the address specified below no later than Wednesday 5th April, 2023 at 10:00am Contractors will be shortlisted based on their responsiveness to the information requested above, after which, shortlisted contractors will be issued Tender Packages with further instructions and additional details on the scope of services by April 14, 2023. Additional information on this request for Pre-Qualification of Bidders, including a complete list of “All BWS office/facilities countrywide”, must be requested in writing to rce@bwsl.com.bz

Belize Water Services Ltd

Attn: Resident Consultant Engineer

PATRICIA ROBATEAU BLACKETT (MRS.) REGISTRAR OF LANDS

COUNTRYWIDE PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

San Estevan Village, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District; Roaring Creek, Cayo District

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 are currently running until 31st May 2023. The first Public Auction Sale will expire 3rd April 2023 and if necessary, thereafter, fortnightly on the dates and times listed on the website until this property is sold.

1. Parcel No. 353 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

(Being concrete Bungalow dwelling house [approx. 1,332 sq. ft.] containing - 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and small concrete building used as laundry + storeroom [approx. 362 sq. ft.] TOGETHER with Lot [698.416 S.M.] situate in the Village of San Estevan in the Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Baltesar Medina.)

(Being a vacant lot [4046.86 S.M.] situate in San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Dennis Peralta)

(Being a vacant lot [812.812 S.M.] situate in the southwest section of Roaring Creek Village near Camalote Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Larry Leslie)

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE”

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

KEVIN A. CASTILLO

TELEPHONE: 223-4488

Website: belizepropertyauctions.com

Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com

Facebook: Belize Auctions

Tender For The Supply Of Food Items And Household Sundries To The Belize Defence Force Fiscal Year

2023 – 2024

1.Tenders are invited for the supply of food items listed below to the Belize Defence force for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024.

2.Quotation for the supply of goods is to be based on Duty Paid Prices. Brand names are to be specified where necessary.

3.Contract will be terminated if the contractor consistently fails to supply the requisite items as agreed.

4.The food and household sundries requirements are calculated by the month and are an estimate only. Orders by the Belize Defence Force will fluctuate as necessary.

5.Tenders should be in a sealed envelope address to the chairperson, Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan, and marked “Tender for the Supply of Food, Household Sundries, Vegetables, and Meat for the Belize Defence Force”. Envelopes should be deposited at Belmopan in the tender box no later than the 6th April 2023 at 11:30 am.

6.Companies Registry Certificate to be submitted.

7.Social Security letter of good standing to be submitted.

List Of Food Items And Household Sundries Requirement Belize

DEFENCE FORCE

Food allocation and household sundries are per month. Belize Defence Force, Price Barracks, Ladyville, Belize District

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES TO THE BELIZE DEFENCE FORCE FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024

Dry Goods

All Taxpayers Required To File Tax Returns And Pay Taxes Online

Pursuant to Section 22 (2)(c) of The Tax Administration and Procedure Act, Chapter 51 Revised Edition 2020 (TAPA), which grants the Director General of the Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) the authority to specify the manner in which returns should be filed, including electronically and with electronic signature, the Director General hereby notifies ALL taxpayers that effective April 1, 2023 they will be required to file tax returns and pay all taxes administered by the BTSD online.

In September 2021, the BTSD implemented the Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS Belize) online portal. Only Large Taxpayers were required to utilize the portal, while all other taxpayers were encouraged to sign up and commence using IRIS Belize voluntarily. However, as part of a phased approach to fully implementing IRIS Belize, as of April 1, 2023, it is mandatory that every taxpayer is registered for an IRIS Belize account.

Commencing with the tax period ending 31st March 2023, and for subsequent tax periods, taxpayers must electronically file with the BTSD a return required to be filed for the tax period under the relevant tax law and make payment. The Department will no longer be accepting tax payments or filing of tax returns in the office. Payment and returns will only be accepted through the portal. This is aimed at making filing tax returns and paying taxes faster, more convenient, and free while ensuring and fostering the safety and security of the BTSD employees, as well as taxpayers. Equally, this will assist BTSD in providing more efficient and timely service to our taxpayers.

Please be reminded that per the governing tax Acts: The TAPA; The Income and Business Tax Act, Chapter 55 Revised Edition 2020; and The General Sales Tax Act, Chapter 63 Revised Edition 2020 of the Laws of Belize, each taxpayer is under an obligation to pay taxes AND file a return on or before the deadline for each respective tax type.

To register for an IRIS Belize account, visit https://www.irisbelize.bts.gov.bz/CreateAccount

In order to facilitate the transition process, taxpayers may seek technical assistance from the IRIS Belize HELP DESK which may be contacted via telephone at +501 613-8375; +501 6132773; +501 614-5731; +501 613-4711; or email at onlineaccounts_bz@bts.gov.bz during the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM on Fridays.

Notice

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 4/2023

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $83,200,000.

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, 5 April 2023 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 5 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, 31 March 2023.

The Auction in the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 5 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.

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE

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

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD YEAR 2023 – 24

1. Tenders are invited for the supply of food items listed below to the Belize Coast Guard for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024.

2. Quotation for the supply of goods is to be based on Duty Paid Prices. Brand names are to be specified where necessary

3. Contract will be terminated if the contractor consistently fails to supply the requisite items as agreed.

4. The food and household sundries requirements are calculated by the month and are an estimate only. Orders by the Belize Coast Guard will fluctuate as necessary.

5. Tenders should be in sealed envelope address to the chairperson, Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan, and marked “Tender for the Supply of Food, Household Sundries, Vegetables, and Meat for the Belize Coast Guard”. Envelopes should be deposited at Belmopan in the tender box no later than the 6th April 2023 at 1130 am.

6. Companies Registry Certificate to be submitted.

7. Social Security letter of good standing to be submitted.

8. Belize Sales Tax Letter to be submitted.

LIST OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES REQUIREMENT BELIZE COAST GUARD

Food allocation and household sundries are per month. Belize Coast Guard 2 ½ Miles George Price Highway, Belize FOOD (RATION) TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 24

Tender For The Supply Of Food Items And

SUNDRIES TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD YEAR 2023 – 24

TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 23

MEAT TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 23 FRUITS