Belize Times April 4, 2021- GOB- Union Making Progress

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The Belize Times THE BELIZE TIMES

4 APR

2021

Established 1957

The Truth Shall Make You Free

4 APRIL 2021 | ISSUE NO: 5243

COVAX FACILITY VACCINES ARRIVE

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GOB - UNIONS

MAKING PROGRESS

33,600 JABS TO HELP IN DEFEATING COVID

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–PM John Briceño

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FUEL PRICES, THE TRUTH

Weekly Message

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ANOTHER UDP ROGUE CONTRACT

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The Unions and the Government of Belize are making progress in their impasse as it relates to the Unions accepting a 10 percent pay-cut.

Talks will resume on Monday April 5. Said pay-cut has been proposed by the government as a necessary move in terms of cost saving at this time given the dual cataclysm to have hit Belize in the last 13 years visà-vis the UDP and the Covid-19 pandemic. Details are scarce given the closed session of the talks between the Unions and the Government lead by the Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde and the Hon. Francis Fonseca, and the Hon, Henry Charles Usher. The talks have a date which is a public and bank holiday is progress and is a definite show of good faith on both sides that seem that have been thoroughly divided

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Pg. 8 Belize is Afoot, 5-0 Win vs Turk’s & Caicos

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COPA AIRLINES RESUMES FLIGHT SERVICE TO BELIZE

GET VACCINATED; A HAPPY AND SAFE EASTER!

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4 APR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

COVAX FACILITY VACCINES ARRIVE

PRESS RELEASE

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Cabinet Brief

Remarks by: Mrs. Rossana Briceño, Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children At the Philip Goldson International Airport on the Arrival of COVAX Facility Covid Vaccines

Belmopan. March 31, 2021. 4:30 p.m.

The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on March 30, 2021.

• Cabinet received an update from its union consultation team on the progress of discussions with the Joint Union concerning fiscal adjustment efforts. Further consultations will continue on April 5, 2021.

• Cabinet approved the protocols presented by the Ministry of Health & Wellness for the re-opening of casinos scheduled for April 15, 2021.

• Cabinet approved the extension of the curfew to the April 15, 2021.

• The Minister of Health & Wellness informed Cabinet that an additional 33,600 AstraZeneca vaccines would be arriving in Belize on Mach 31, 2021. This is the first shipment of vaccines through the COVAX facility.

• Finally, Cabinet supported the call from the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries for adherence to all safety measures over the Easter weekend and endorsed the “Easter Safety Three Ws Campaign to wash your hands, wear your mask and watch your distance.”

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COPA AIRLINES RESUMES FLIGHT SERVICE TO BELIZE BELIZE CITY, BELIZE, Tuesday, March 30, 2021– The Belize Tourism Board (BTB)

welcomes COPA Airlines’ announcement this week that it will resume its weekly service to Belize effective June 2021.

COPA Airlines first introduced service to Belize from Panama in December 2015, but had to suspend operations in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the global travel industry.

The BTB has maintained strong relationships with its international airline partners throughout the COVID pandemic, and continues to seek opportunities to further expand accessibility to the destination. COPA’s resumption of service will create new opportunities to promote and sell the destination to key markets within South America and Europe.

Additional details regarding flight frequency will be shared in the coming weeks

31 March 2021 We are happy to be here today to receive this first instalment of vaccines through the COVAX Initiative. Through this delivery more Belizeans will be added to the list of those who have gotten their first jab. The more persons we vaccinate the better we protect ourselves and our families. Already research has shown that people who receive the vaccine are protected from getting so sick that they end up in the Hospital or worse end up dying from COVID-19.

So yes, the vaccine saves lives!

I think this is amazing, considering that one year ago we had thousands and thousands of people dying daily all over the world, and even here at home we lost over 300 Belizeans. This is why this COVAX facility is so special because it is an effort that has the world working together to ensure that countries large and small alike are able to get vaccines so that as one human family, we can stop the spread of this dreadful virus.

I say this with confidence, my husband is grateful to all of you for your patience and understanding. Our Government is proud of you for the way you have cooperated by following the rules and guidelines that have kept the spread of the virus under control.

Four months ago, over 5,000 Belizeans had contracted the Corona Virus.

Today, working together, we have 37 Belizeans who have tested positive for the coronavirus. WE DID THIS TOGETHER and because of our efforts we are now moving yet another step closer to winning the war against COVID with the phased roll-out of the vaccines.

Es un honor estar hoy aquí en una ocasión tan importante y significante para nuestro pueblo. Poder adquirir la vacuna tan rápido… para un país como el nuestro…es mucho más que un milagro. Es una demostración de lo que se puede hacer trabajando en cooperación y colaboración con todos los actores que ayudaron a hacer esta entrega de vacunas una realidad.

El COVAX ha sido un vehículo muy eficiente y eficaz para lograr que las vacunas estén hoy aquí. Hoy nuestro pueblo ha demostrado que es una población que ha sabido combatir una pandemia que ha causado grandes estragos sanitarios y económicos en el mundo. Nuestra gente, junto con todos los trabajadores de primera línea, han contribuido haciendo realidad la vacunación de nuestra población.

Esto es el principio de la recuperación

de un pueblo abatido pero muy agradecido con todos los trabajadores, benefactores y todos esos que hicieron esto posible. A todos les pido y les imploro que aun hay que cuidarse y seguir los protocolos para evitar contagiarse. También hay que vacunarse cuando nos llegue nuestro turno para así protegernos, pero también para proteger al prójimo.

Como una nación cristiana tenemos esta obligación y debemos de hacerlo para asegurar que nuestro pueblo regrese lo más pronto posible a la normalidad.

In the coming weeks and months more vaccines will come through this COVAX initiative and with your cooperation and by the grace of God, by Christmas we should be able to get most of our adult Belizeans vaccinated. This will allow us to come together with family and friends in thanksgiving and celebrate the holiday season. In the meantime, however, we must not let our guard down, we must continue to be vigilant together.

This means that when it is your turn, you should get vaccinated! It also means that we should all encourage our family members and friends to get vaccinated as well, especially the most vulnerable among us. And we must continue with the three W’s: Wear your mask! Watch your distance! And wash your hands.

Today is a good day, our work to rid Belize of the COVID-19 virus continues on pace and our government continues its work to defeat COVID which is one of the key pillars of PlanBelize.

Let’s keep moving forward together.

To all Belizeans I say on behalf of John and the rest of our family, have a safe and blessed Easter.

Thank you.

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EDITORIAL

Every Great Sacrifice has its Just Reward

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raditionally Easter for many is a time for sober reflection on sacrifices made and the joyful celebration of rebirth. Last year, we were preparing not for Easter and the traditions and celebrations, but rather we were preparing for what became known as the Great Lockdown. Every country has been affected and the casualties and losses are incalculable. The Pandemic has forced us to evolve and forever changed the way we live, work and play. Our children have been out of the classroom for a year now and many of us have been out of work for about the same time. Belizeans by and large have learnt to be kinder, more considerate and patient with one another. We have had to adapt merely to survive.

After a year of great sacrifices, we are once again on the cusp of resurgence.

The vaccines are being rolled out in phases and Belizeans are ready to get back to work safely and with the assurance that immunity brings. While the Covid-19 Pandemic will certainly become part of our history, the lessons it has thought us will remain. Certainly, not everything in our economy is as sweet as the Easter Basket treats. The teachers and public servants are unyielding in their demands, and it seems likely that they are willing to break us all rather than bend. Unemployment rates and extreme poverty are staggering, and we continue to borrow just to keep the social safety nets going. There is urgent need to instead focus on jump starting our economy, and for putting Belizeans to work and weaning them off the social programs, that keep adding to our national debt.

Children must start school, and the phased-in program will ensure that it is done in a controlled and supervised manner to be sure that safety measures are implemented.

Easter comes in Spring and just as it reminds us of sacrifices made, it also reminds us of rebirth and hope. Just as we are going through hardships and sacrifices will ultimately have to be made for the greater good, so too will this sacrifice allow for better times ahead.

The spring ushers in new hope and with it new opportunities. Already there are signs of good things to come, as the Tourism Industry shows healthy promise already. Schools are already preparing to start either now or in September and our mainstays which are the agro-productive sector are being reinforced and nurtured. The much-needed infrastructure that all sectors rely on is being repaired and refurbished. Our roadways are the lifeline of farmers and commuters and contribute greatly to our productivity. There is much that has been done, and so much more that needs to be accomplished. As we go into the Holy Week we must remember to keep safe and follow all the established protocols. Every great sacrifice has its just reward.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

EDITORIAL

4 APR

2021

en Español

Todo Gran Sacrificio Tiene Su Justa Recompensa

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radicionalmente, la Pascua es para muchos un momento de sobria reflexión sobre los sacrificios realizados y la alegre celebración del renacimiento.

El año pasado no nos preparamos para la Pascua y las tradiciones y celebraciones, sino que nos preparamos para lo que se conoció como el Gran Encierro. Todos los países se han visto afectados y las bajas y pérdidas son incalculables. La pandemia nos ha obligado a evolucionar y ha cambiado para siempre nuestra forma de vivir, trabajar y jugar. Nuestros hijos llevan un año fuera de las aulas y muchos de nosotros llevamos el mismo tiempo sin trabajar. Los beliceños, en general, han aprendido a ser más amables, considerados y pacientes entre sí. Hemos tenido simplemente que adaptarnos para sobrevivir. Tras un año de grandes sacrificios, estamos de nuevo en la cúspide del resurgimiento.

Las vacunas se están distribuyendo por fases y los beliceños están preparados para volver al trabajo de forma segura y con la seguridad que da la inmunidad. Aunque la pandemia de Covid-19 pasará sin duda a formar parte de nuestra historia, las lecciones que nos ha enseñado permanecerán. Ciertamente, no todo en nuestra economía es tan dulce como las golosinas de la cesta de Pascua. Los maestros y los funcionarios públicos son inflexibles en sus demandas, y parece probable que estén dispuestos a llevarnos a la ruina a todos antes que doblegarse. Las tasas de desempleo y de pobreza extrema son asombrosas, y seguimos pidiendo préstamos sólo para mantener las redes de seguridad social. Es urgente centrarse en la reactivación de nuestra economía y en poner a los beliceños a trabajar y retirarlos de los programas sociales que siguen aumentando nuestra deuda nacional. Los niños deben empezar a ir a la escuela y el programa de introducción gradual garantizará que se haga de forma controlada y supervisada para asegurarse de que se aplican las medidas de seguridad.

La Pascua llega en la primavera y al igual que nos recuerda los sacrificios realizados, también nos recuerda el renacimiento y la esperanza. Así como estamos pasando por dificultades y que al final habrá que hacer sacrificios por un bien mayor, también este sacrificio permitirá que vengan tiempos mejores. La primavera anuncia una nueva esperanza y con ella nuevas oportunidades.

Ya hay indicios de que se avecinan cosas buenas, ya que el sector del turismo se muestra muy prometedor. Las escuelas ya se están preparando para empezar desde ahora o en septiembre y nuestros pilares que son el sector agro-productivo, se están reforzando y alimentando. Se están reparando y renovando las tan necesarias infraestructuras de las que dependen todos los sectores.

Nuestras carreteras son las arterias vitales de los agricultores y de los viajeros y contribuyen en gran medida a nuestra productividad. Es mucho lo que se ha hecho y mucho más lo que queda para hacer. A medida que nos adentramos en la Semana Santa debemos recordar que debemos mantener la seguridad y seguir todos los protocolos establecidos. Todo gran sacrificio tiene su justa recompensa.

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2021

FUEL PRICES, THE TRUTH Any and all attempts to explain fuel prices in Belize let alone the world is probably a serious attempt at futility. The economic behemoth is one that touches the very heart of everyone’s pocket—rich and poor.

Business men see their bottom line diminishing and the consumer sees their purchasing power shrinking at any price hike and ignore the as often price decreases. The tease cartoons of the past and the memes of today do not forgive any hike in fuel prices.

The excuses of the past or those of today do not hold up a second. Still, let’s point out some.

Belize spends millions of dollars in foreign exchange approximately every two weeks for fuel imported to Belize via large tanker ships. Export earnings pay for this. Every Belizean consumer directly or indirectly pays for this. All Belizeans consume imported goods. Not all Belizeans are involved directly in bringing in foreign exchange. With all that, one can see the dire importance of Agriculture and Tourism.

In 2008, a fuel tax ‘formula’ already existed where the government gained revenue from fuel sales to Belizeans. This of course sustained the importation but still the US dollars

has to be spent. It is complex.

The importer(we can all see the fuel silos at the Port) buys the fuels and thereafter expenses and taxes bloat the price to what the consumer sees and pays.

These include importer profits, freight from port to gas stations, fuel evaporation loses, gas station expenses and profit, and government taxes are the main additions to the acquisition price.

2010 Dean Barrow added to the formula a dollar flat tax on every gallon of fuel from the consumer. Dean Barrow felt that this was innovative. This, ladies and gentlemen, was Dean Barrow showing early on that he was incompetent and lazy, at best. So this flat tax became and still is law.

2012 Fuel was at a world highest… in Belize during the first of UDP’s three recessions it was almost 13 dollars in the city and over that in Punta Gorda 2020 when the pandemic had been announced, Dean Barrow and the UDP add 50 more cents. He called it a surcharge. It is law at the moment.

In the larger scheme of things, world petroleum prices plays some role. This is a perpetually fluctuating environment. The USA is now the biggest producer of petroleum in the world. But Saudi Arabia is the biggest exporter of petroleum. Complex? As this article is being penned, we see a headline: Oil Prices Fall As Bearish Sentiment Returns. This is as a result of the Suez

Canal opening up after the Ever Given cargo ship was dislodged and moving once more. Will the prices at Belize’s pump go down tomorrow? Remember the acquisition every two weeks.

If there is any lowering it could be see then. The oil giants play a role in this but they are also at the behest of unseen economic forces that rule. It is argued that oil petroleum prices do NOT totally determine pump price. In 2020, oil prices dipped under ZERO but fuel at the pump was not free. Now that fuel is at 120 Belize per barrel and our prices are not exactly at historic highs. As this piece began, it is difficult to argue that the price of fuel is not too high when all of us feel it somehow, especially in pandemic times.

On June 3, 2019, the world average price was 8.60 Belize dollars per gallon of premium. At the Belizean gas stations we were paying 11.30.

This is a difference of exactly $2.70.

On March 23, 2020, the world average price was 7.47 Belize dollars per gallon of premium. At the Belizean gas stations we were paying 10.90. This is a difference of exactly $3.43.

On March 30, 2021, the world average price was 8.49 Belize dollars per gallon of premium. At the Belizean gas stations we were paying 11.64. This is a difference of exactly $3.15.

Largely, the prices of fuel are seasonal. A large part of the world that determines the prices use fuel

05 5 to heat their homes in the northern hemisphere’s winter. This past February, the southern part of the United States experience frigid cold temperatures as they haven’t in their lifetimes. The cold front that this sent us might have also prevailed with fuel prices as well.

When we see vehicles rolling all over Belize, we might wonder if the fuel prices affect them. Not all vehicles are pleasure. Many are for worker’s transportation and delivery of goods all over the nation. But, as we use God’s given petroleum it is still something to remember along with Covid protocols—conserve fuel.

It helps Belize’s economy. Now that we are in austere times it is time to revive the idea of driving to conserve fuel. The following are topics to google or may be reminders for those that frequently drive: Avoid Long Idling | Clean Out the Trunk and Eliminate Unnecessary Weight | Keep Tires Inflated to the Correct Pressure | Don’t Buy Premium Fuel | Encourage Drivers to Observe Posted Speed Limits | Make Drivers Energy Conscious | Use Air Conditioning Sparingly | Make Your Vehicle More Aerodynamic | Encourage Carpooling | Anticipate Traffic Flow | Avoid Uphill Speed Increases | Use Cruise Control During Highway Driving | Avoid Aggressive Driving | Monitor Preventive Maintenance Schedules

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4 APR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021 TENDER NOTICE

The Government of Belize is inviting the submission of tenders for the purchase of four aircrafts (2 Gulfstream GII (white & tan) and 2 Hawker Sidley H5125 Aircrafts).

Sugar City Medical Center sugarcitymedicalcenter@gmail.com Telephone Number: 665-7623

JOB VACANCIES Medical Practitioner (FULL TIME) Laboratory Technician (FULL TIME) Pharmacist (FULL Time) Anaesthesiologist (FULL TIME) Requirements: • 2 letters of recommendation • Updated and translated diplomas • Police record Applications should be submitted by April 5th, 2021.

TENDER Distribution Vegetation Management BEL invites tenders for Distribution Vegetation Management (Belize District) for the period May 15, 2021 to December 31, 2023 at the following locations:  Belize City  Ladyville The bidding documents, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates for the pre-bid meeting are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tenders.aspx Bidders are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-bid meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Submission of interest to attend the meeting can be sent to bidsumittal@bel.com.bz Tenders must be submitted via email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021.

The email subject should include the bid number located on the respective bid form.

For more information or queries, send email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

These aircrafts will be sold as a package and not individually, where is and as is.

The aircrafts can be viewed by appointment only (where possible). Interested bidders can call 828-4038 between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm during working days to make appointments. The contact person is Mr. Ruperto Vicente.

Tenders should be submitted to the Ministry of Finance no later than 12:00 pm Friday, April 30, 2021 in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER for the purchase of Aircrafts” and should be addressed to: The Financial Secretary Ministry of Finance Sir Edney Cain Building City of Belmopan Belize Tenders will be opened Friday April 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm and will be open to representatives of bidders who wish to attend.

The highest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Unsuccessful tenders will be notified in writing.

NOTE: Terms of payment - Cashier’s Cheque or Wire transfer payable to the Government of Belize within 14 days of winning the bid.

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Country: Belize Name of Project: Health Sector Support Programme Belize Sector: Health GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE

TheCountry: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is currently implementing the Health Sector Support Belize Programme Belize projectHealth which isSector funded Support by the European Union. ItBelize intends to apply part of the proceeds Name of Project: Programme to payments goods, works, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project.

Sector:for Health GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE

The overall objective of the project is to achieve a better quality of life, for all Belizeans, living now and The PanItAmerican Health Organization in the future. includes the following components: (PAHO) is currently implementing the Health Sector Programme Belizedisaster project which funded by thefriendly European intends 1. Support To develop efficient, effective, resilient andisenvironmentally healthUnion. facilities;Itand to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, related services and consulting 2. To the structure, organization and management of health services. services toimprove be procured under this project.

The overall objective of the project is to achieve a better quality of life, for all Belizeans, living now and future. includes the following components: The project aimsintothe support the ItGovernment of Belize to assess and prioritize vulnerability reduction 1. To develop efficient, effective, resilient andwill environmentally friendly investments of their health facilities.

A total ofdisaster six (6) health facilities be retrofitted to help reduce health the facilities; and damage to the facility in the event of a disaster as well as reduce operational downtime and potential 2. To improve theand structure, organization and management health services. expenditures with water energy management improvements and ensure of energy efficiency to support The project aimsdelivery to support of Belize to assess and prioritize vulneracontinuity of healthcare in thethe eventGovernment of a major disaster. bility reduction investments of their health facilities. A total of six (6) health facilities will be retrofitted to help reduce the downtime and potential damage to the facility in the event of facilities be retrofitted (i) Punta Gorda Communitywith Hospital, Toledo District (ii) Southern a The disaster as to well as reduceare: operational expenditures water and energy management Regional Hospital, Stann Creekenergy District (iii) Western to Regional Hospital, City of of Belmopan, Cayodelivery District in improvements and ensure efficiency support continuity healthcare (iv)event Northern Hospital, Orange Walk District (v) Corozal Community Hospital, Corozal the of a Regional major disaster.

The and facilities to be retrofitted are: (i) Punta Hospital, Toledo District District, (vi) Central Medical Laboratory, Belize City,Gorda Belize Community District (ii) Southern Regional Hospital, Stann Creek District (iii) Western Regional Hospital, City of Belmopan, Northern Regional Hospital, Orange Walk District Corozal The United Cayo NationsDistrict Global (iv) Market Place (UNGM) is the procurement portal of the United (v) Nations Community Corozal District, and system (vi) Central Belize City, Belize System and isHospital, the electronic vendor registration used byMedical the Pan Laboratory, American Health Organization District (PAHO), regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) for all tendering exercises.

The United Nations Global Market Place (UNGM) is the procurement portal of the UnitedAllNations and isSector the electronic vendor registration system used by Ameritenders System for the Health Support Programme in Belize will be advertised onthe the Pan UNGM. can Health interested Organization (PAHO),forregional officeMUST of the World Organization (WHO) Suppliers in bidding this project, register Health with PAHO on UNGM at for allwww.ungm.org/Vendor/Registration. tendering exercises.

All tenders for the Health Sector Support Programme in Belize will be advertised on the UNGM. Suppliers interested in UNGM biddingregistration for this project, MUST register UNGM Please note that a virtual session on will be conducted to bidderswith whoPAHO expresson interest at www.ungm.org/Vendor/Registration. in bidding for this project. For additional information bidders are asked to please contact Mrs Olivia Please note that a virtual session on UNGM registration will be conducted to bidders Contreras-Perera, Procurement Focal Point at email address contrero@paho.org. who express interest in bidding for this project. For additional information bidders are asked to please contact Mrs Olivia Contreras-Perera, Procurement Focal Point at email address International and regional suppliers interested in the Health Sector Support Programme in Belize must contrero@paho.org. adhere to the following Protocols: interested in the Health Sector Support Programme International andCOVID-19 regional suppliers (COVID-19) and travel:COVID-19 For biddersProtocols: who are not currently based in Belize, please in BelizeCoronavirus must adhere to the following plan your travel accordingly and Only the international airportwho is open, land borders remain Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel: For bidders areand notallcurrently based in Beclosed.

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2021

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Prime Minister

Hon. John Briceño Weekly Message

Greetings friends, We have much to be grateful for. This past week marked one year of living under the painful effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In that time, 317 of our fellow citizens died. In their memory, we must move forward in hope.

Fellow citizens our government continues to make daily progress.

Over the past few days alone we have seen improvements to the water system in Bullet Tree, a new bridge at Calla Creek, better living conditions for our soldiers at Price Barracks, fifty tons of cacao exported and hundreds of sheep farmers receiving technical support. These are actions tied to our plan Belize, to improve conditions in rural life and to take care of those who serve us.

Our work and fight is for building Belize’s greatness.

Tourism is the great job creator, and foreign exchange earner and I want to assure you that we are doing everything to bounce back and bounce forward with the greatest urgency. Last Tuesday Minister Mahler presented his Tourism Recovery Plan; one that is inclusive and will help get our tourism sector up and running in the shortest possible time. Using a technology dashboard for tourism businesses to help open our doors again, soon we will be able to tell the world – welcome back to Belize!

In line with this, our health care team continues to perform the herculean task by effectively rolling out the vaccines so that we can continue on the positive path to getting to zero with every adult Belizean vaccinated.

Finally, we are starting to see the light when our children can go back to school. Soon we will start a phased and safe opening of face to face learning. COVID-19 numbers remain low in Belize while Europe and many in our region are under lockdown. We cannot and must not let down our guard.

En solo cinco meses de gobierno, y dada las pésimas circunstancias en que encontramos el país, hemos logrado mucho para nuestro pueblo. Además de controlar las infecciones del Covid-19 también ya logramos vacunar más de diez mil beliceños. Y en las próximas semanas se van a vacunar aún más beliceños. Hemos hecho todo para proteger la salud y el bienestar de nuestras comunidades y nuestra gente.

Actualmente, como gobierno, nos estamos enfocando y concentrando en reactivar la economía para que así logremos generar empleos, permitir que nuestros estudiantes regresen a la escuela y que nuestras familias logren un poco de normalidad. Esto es ahora…nuestra prioridad.

Pero esto solo lo vamos a lograr si trabajamos juntos y unidos hacia la meta final. La meta de tener un país sano y próspero donde nuestras familias lleven una vida digna y productiva.

Please make sure this Easter you continue to practice the safety measures- wash your hands, watch your distance and wear your mask.

And remember, the Easter season is a time of repentance and renewal, and for us, Christians, the great suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Have as Safe and blessed Easter.

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MAKING PROGRESS

Continued from page 1 a few days ago.

Whatever financial and other decisions made will then need to be taken to the membership of the given unions for approval. Belize needs a budget passed into law as this gives the country direction as it pertains to the revenues and appropriations—the economy of Belize.

We are seeing that the Tourist sector is bubbling with plans to open avenues to expedite the influx of tourist yet in a safe manner. The inviting of retirees and people that are vaccinated is another open move to add energy to the reopening of the industry. The tourist sector is next to be vaccinated and this will add impetus to Belize’s brand as a safe haven for foreigners that are literally a couple hours away. Already we are have news that the Central American carrier Copa will return to Belize in mid-summer. Cruise tourism is in the horizon as well. Casinos are to be opened this coming mid-April as well with due Covid protocols in place.

Belize is Afoot, 5-0 Win vs Turk’s & Caicos The Belize national senior men’s football team, the Jaguars, rebounded from their 0-2 loss to Haiti in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar first round of qualifiers last Thursday, March 25 to deliver a crushing 5-0 win against the Turks and Caicos Islands in their 2nd game at the Pan Americano Stadium in San Cristobal on Tuesday afternoon.

The Jaguars had possession for most of the first half of play, but the Turks & Caicos squad was also creating plays for attacks into the Jaguars’ backfield, keeping the defenders Everald Trapp, Asrel Sutherland, Colin Westby and Deshawon Nembhard on their toes.

Jaguars’ keeper Woodrow West also came off his line to keep it a nil-zip ball game for the first 45 minutes.

The Jaguars’ wingers Krisean Lopez and Nana Mensah worked the ball up the sidelines while midfielders Angelo Capello and Jordi Polanco tried to create scoring opportunities for the strikers Deon Macaulay and Carlos Bernardez. The Turks & Caicos defense held up despite this onslaught for 45 minutes, and it was not until 3 minutes of injury time was added on to the end of the first half, that Carlos Bernardez flipped over for a ‘chilena’ reverse kick in midair to put the finish on a long cross to center from Macaulay. There was nothing the Turks’ goalie Pendieno Brooks could do as the ball rocketed inside the left post and into the back of the net: 1-0!

The Jaguars came out storming in 2nd half, 19-year-old Jesse “Beast” August came off the bench to substitute for Krisean Lopez, and he immediately drove in a 2nd goal in the 47th minute: 2-0! Bernardez scored his second goal of the match a minute later to make it 3-0!

Jaguars’ technical director Dale Pelayo Sr. now sent in all his bench players: Nahjib Guerra, Desmond Wade, Jose Urbina and Ean “Gato” Lewis to relieve Capello, Nana Mensah, Bernardez and Polanco. Deshawon Nembhard overlapped from the defense to score a 4th goal in the 81st minute, and Belize’s top goleador Deon Macaulay scored his 27th international goal in injury time in the 91st minute for the 5-0 win.

The Jaguars’ next opponent will be Nicaragua, who will have the home field advantage in Managua on June 5. The Jaguars next home game against St. Lucia at the FFB Stadium in Belmopan on June 8, has been forfeited by that island nation which has pulled out of the World Cup. We would like to congratulate the Jaguars on this win and wish for the best in their training in the upcoming games. Put your heart in Jaguars!

THE BELIZE TIMES The agriculture sector and its Minister Jose Mai probably have not slept a wink since November 11. From Cattle, Pigs, Chickens, Onions, Cacao, Sugarcane, and now even Soursap have become a part of what Belize exports. With time the scale will increase. It is not lost that Minister Mai was instrumental in the speedy yet controlled opening of the Corozal Freezone. This opening

allowed over 1100 jobs and much needed pay checks for men and women who have been unemployed for a pandemic year. Of course, all other ministers had a hand in this. Foreign Ministry, Finance, Tourism and Health had to be working in unison.

Plenty of what we can have is dependent not only on the efficacy but the eventual real world effectiveness of the vaccine in arms. We have a largely young population so herd immunity will not be as important for us as initially as the safety of our vulnerable.

All our adults being vaccinated is part and parcel of our economic revival. The

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2021 message to Belize is get vaccinated…your health and Belize’s economy depends on it.

Back to the unions, there is hope that the prolonged, and am sure detailed, meetings will yield results that will be beneficial for the vast majority. This is definitely one of the interpretations of what making a Belize that works for everyone means. In this version of Belize, everyone is working and having a life of a much higher quality than Barrow/Faber’s UDP provided. It is about time and Belizeans are up for it.

Let us hope for the best resolution this Easter Monday.

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NOTICE HILL INTERNATIONAL INC. #21,925 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that HILL INTERNATIONAL INC. : a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 29th day of March, 2021; and c) Ms. Margaryta Tovstolyak whose address is Office 18, Block 19 Vincenti Bld, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE JETEK INTERNATIONAL CORP. #59,628 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that JETEK INTERNATIONAL CORP.: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 31st day of March, 2021; and c) CHEN, LI-YUAN whose address is No. 5, Ln. 8, Hefeng 7th Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231064, Taiwan (R.O.C.) is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

PUBLIC ADVISORY The Belize Airports Authority (BAA) would like to inform the public that animals (such as horses, cattle, sheep etc.) caught trespassing and dwelling at any of the aerodromes owned and managed by the BAA will be removed from the premises. Once they have been removed the BAA will take temporary ownership and report to the relevant authorities until animals have been claimed. The original owner will then incur all cost for the process of removing said animals.

Animal trespassing is a violation and becoming a concerning safety issue for air navigation and operations.

Specifically at the Dangriga, Orange Walk and Ranchito Airstrips, the public is being advised to take responsibility and keep their animals off the aerodromes to prevent any accidents.

The BAA thanks you for your support and understanding.

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Notice is hereby given that Alexander Babb is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Carmita’s Fast Food” located at # 1 Regent Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Shun Hua Tan is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Hello Supermarket” located at # 106 A Freetown Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Kent Lamb is applying for a Hotel Liquor License to be operated at “Golden Tree Hotel” located at # 1740 Coney Drive, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Jorge Menjivar is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “JM Shop” located at # 80 Vernon Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Alberta Catzim is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Bertha;s Fast Food” located in San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Robert Burn is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Chef T’s Chill Grill” located at $ 20 Liberty Avenue, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Ursula Leiva is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Roadway Express” located on Guinea Grass Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Bibiana Bol is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Lee’s Shop” located in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Odilia Esperanza Tillett is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Odilia’s” located in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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ColorBlind: Another UDP Rogue Contract Barrow gave his overrated politically red CEO one of those way-past-theirtime contracts. Audrey Wallace leads/ owns the politically corrupted misnomered Color Blind which by virtue of the contract is now making ads to bite hard at the hands that still feeds her. What is more dysfunctional than that? Maybe only the actual signing of the contract where for good measure Heredia HAD TO sign. Barrow has to feign at goody good. Well he tried most of the time until John Briceño, Julius Espat and Eamon Courtenay unveiled him for 1.5 Billion he spent unconstitutionally.

As much as Audrey was salivating at the thought of "money", as seen at the press conference rollout, this is chump change for Borrow who misdealt Billions. Audrey is color blind as she imagined only the green possibilities.

People should see Color Blind for what it is. It is a obscene arm of the UDP; a virtual landmine that is full of UDP vile. It was contracted on a la Denny, Miller, Bevans, Sankat, Longsworth(s), to reap beyond when they are due, to subvert planBelize execution, and to report back to Barrow(not Faber) so that they can pre-empt and twist the truth. Some have resigned under public pressure but the damage is done and ongoing. Many are still encrusted in government and feigning at being whistle blowers more like

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2021 wind-makers.

Make no mistake...all the noise out there of ‘dissent’ is that of rabid UDP's that are used to feeding off the government(people’s money) and they see that the time has coming to an end and incredulous. These UDP actors who were protagonists in 13 years of UDP infamy directly will soon get justice. They will.

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MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amb. Joy Grant Completes Tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Belize MEDIA RELEASE Belize City, Tuesday, 30 March 2021: The Central Bank of Belize on 31 March 2021, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE bids farewell to Ambassador A. Joy Grant, CMG, as she completes her tenure as Governor.

Amb. Joy Grant Completes Tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Belize The Board of Directors, management, and staff of the Central Bank thank Ambassador Belizefor City, March 2021: The Central Bank to ofher Belize 31 March 2021, Grant herTuesday, steadfast 30 leadership and extend best wishes in allon future endeavors. bids farewell to Ambassador A. Joy Grant, CMG, as she completes her tenure as Governor. Grant expressed her appreciation for the support afforded her during her Ambassador more than four-year tenure, noting special appreciation to everyone at the Central Bank.

The also Board of Directors, management, and staff ofofthe Central Bank thank Ambassador She expressed gratitude to the management institutions from the financial sector.

Grant for her steadfast leadership and extend to Prime her in Minister all futureand endeavors.

Lastly, Ambassador Grant congratulated Hon. best Johnwishes Briceno, Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, with whom she had early on made Ambassador Grant expressed appreciation for transition the support afforded her during her agreeable arrangements for an her orderly and smooth period. more than four-year tenure, noting special appreciation to everyone at the Central Bank.

She also expressed gratitude toGrant the management institutions financial sector.

During her term, Ambassador oversaw the of execution of afrom newthe strategic direction Lastly, Ambassador Grant congratulated Hon. Briceno,Bank.

Prime She Minister and ensured Minister and managed the day-to-day operations of John the Central further of Finance, Economic Development, with whom sheunprecedented had early on made targeted policy responses to supportand theInvestment, financial system during and agreeable arrangements for an orderly and smooth transition period. challenging times.

During her term, Ambassador Grant oversaw the execution of a new strategic direction The Central Bank of Belize continues its work, promoting monetary and financial stability. and managed the day-to-day operations of the Central Bank. She further ensured targeted policy responses to support the financial system during unprecedented and challenging times.

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United Women’s Group observing Women’s Month

Min. Andre Perez, Blue Economy & Civil Aviation

THE BELIZE TIMES 2015

2021

ON THE MOVE

Min. Francis Fonseca, Education, Culture, Science and Technology

Min. Rodwell Ferguson, Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics

w/ the National Garifuna Council (NGC) in Belmopan

w/ Mrs. Briceño, Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children at The Inspiration Center

Ministry of Health and Wellness w/ Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Gilges of the U.S. Embassy, Belize

Cooperation with the IDB and the Govt. of South Korea for Public Transport Reform Project

High Commission of Canada to Belize w/ PAHO-WHO donation, IT equipment Sheep production w/ the Taiwan Technical Mission in Cayo

OW on Forest Day

Min. Orlando Habet, Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management

Min. Jose Mai, Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise

Councils

Getting Hands Dirty for Good

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Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Fort George

BCC w/ ROTC’s new Amb. to Bze, H.E. David Kuan-Chou Chien

Bmp Health and Wellness

CTC Discussing Tourism w/ Minister Mahler

At Shipstern Nature Reserve in Sarteneja, graduation to special constables

w/ Venezuelan Ambassador Gerardo Argote in FG Division tour

Training packages distribution

Min. Julius Espat, Infrastructure Development and Housing

In Dangriga

w/ Hon. Mike Espat, MoS in the Finance, EcD & Investment

Benque Vehicle Purchase

SP Observing Earth Hour

OW Women’s Discussion

Revival of the Rice Production Program for Toledo

In Ladyville

By Sarteneja

Culverts on GP Mile 38

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PM John Briceño, the PUP National Executive and the rest of the PUP Family

Wish everyone a Safe and Blessed

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THE BELIZE TIMES NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given BLAIRE OVERSEAS LTD. and CASSIOPEIA OVERSEAS LTD. both commenced dissolution on 1st March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Notice is hereby given AGLOKIL LTD. and COMMERCE SHIPPING CORP. both commenced dissolution on 3rd March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Notice is hereby given DUNSTANE TRADING CORP. and LONELY PLANET INVESTMENT CORP. commenced dissolution on 4th March, 2021; and Jaime

Edmundo Vejar Beltran of Km 16.5 Via a Daule Av. Rio Daule Mz C 3 SI 28 y P J Pascuales Guayaquil, Euador is the Liquidator of the companies.

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given JAHSAN MANAGEMENT INC. commenced dissolution on 4th March, 2021; and International Liquidator Services Ltd. whose registered office is at Withfield Tower, 3rd Floor, 4792 Coney Drive, Belize City, Belize, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given GEOPETROL INTERNATIONAL INC. commenced dissolution on 5th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given ELROY CONSULTING GROUP LTD. commenced dissolution on 9th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given DENSE OVERSEAS LTD. commenced dissolution on 11th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given LONESTAR INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED and SL MEDIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED both commenced dissolution on 15th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Notice is hereby given ROSER CONSULTING LTD. commenced dissolution on 19th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given FLAVOUR LOTUS LIMITED commenced dissolution on 25th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given CAMPERTOWN BUSINESS LTD. commenced dissolution on 26th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given GORE HILL INTERNATIONAL INC. commenced dissolution on 29th March, 2021; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

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

NOVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. GRETNA PROPERTIES INC. BLAKESLEY OVERSEAS INC. EAST LINE LIMITED ASTIKO HOLDINGS LIMITED JACMON FINANCIAL INC. TONARA INVESTMENTS INC. MILLEN FINANCIAL LIMITED ZERESA FINANCIAL LTD. SUNSHINE IN THE SKY CORP. AH GROUP LTD. CASANOVA CONSULT CORP. S.A. DRALON HOLDING LTD. DILVERTON FINANCE LTD. BLINTON TRADING LTD. VIDA PANAMA Z.L. S.A. VALLEY BUSINESS S.A. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION LTD. ZEBRAN HOLDINGS LIMITED

Date of Dissolution

3rd March, 2021 3rd March, 2021 3rd March, 2021 5th March, 2021 5th March, 2021 5th March, 2021 5th March, 2021 5th March, 2021 5th March, 2021 9th March, 2021 9th March, 2021 19th March, 2021 24th March, 2021 24th March, 2021 24th March, 2021 24th March, 2021 24th March, 2021 24th March, 2021 24th March, 2021

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Ltd.

Ministry of Finance TENDER NOTICE Supply of Vehicles Procurement Type: Procurement of Goods – Vehicles Procurement Method: Open Tendering Procedure (National Competitive Bidding) Procurement: Six (6) Crew Cab Pick Up Trucks for the Ministry of Health and Wellness to be used for the transportation of Covid-19 vaccines in Belize The Government of Belize (GOB) will be entering into a loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank to assist the Government with a project that will contribute to the reduction of the morbidity and mortality caused by Covid-19, and to mitigate other indirect impacts of the pandemic. One component of this project will assist to facilitate vaccine accessibility to the population of Belize. In this regard, the GOB will be procuring one vehicle per district to be used for the transportation and delivery of the Covid-19 vaccines in the country.

The Ministry of Finance, now invites eligible and qualified bidders to submit quotations for the supply of six (6) Crew Cab Pick Up Trucks, as per the below specifications: • New 2019, 2020 or 2021 model • Minimum 2.0L 4 Cylinder • 4 Door Crew Cab • Truck Camper Installed • Bedliner Installed • Power Windows and Door • Air Conditioning • Warranty: Minimum 3 Years/100,000Kms • Price should be duty and tax free • Delivery of all 6 vehicles to Ministry of Health, Belmopan, within 2 weeks of date of contract award 1.

In the assessment of quotations, consideration will be given to compliance to the specifications, and the delivery time of the vehicles.

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Three (3) hard copies of your quotation should be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Quotation for the Supply of Vehicles for Ministry of Health”, and addressed and delivered to: Financial Secretary Ministry of Finance Sir Edney Cain Building (3rd Floor) Belmopan 3.

Along with your quotations you must also submit recent letters of good standing from the following entities:

(1) Belize Companies Registry

(2) Belize Tax Service

(3) Belize Social Security Board 4.

The deadline for receipt of your bid submission at the Ministry of Finance is April 9, 2021 at 4pm.

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Quotations by Fax or Email are NOT acceptable. Late quotations will be rejected.

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Requests for clarifications may be done via email (only) and should be sent to the following email address: syoung@mof.gov.bz 7.

GOB reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected prospective supplier(s). It will not be bound to assign any reason from GOB action and will not defray any cost incurred by any firm in the preparation and submission of quotations.

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NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the following companies (“the Companies”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution as follows: Name of Company

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

ZENITEC INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

22nd March, 2021

Wu, Peih-Shyun of 9F, No. 149, Sec. 1, Zhongcheng Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

ROUND GLOBE INT'L INC.

22nd March, 2021

Yang, Chu-Ming of No. 1, Aly. 2, Ln. 34, Wenshan Rd., Lingya Dist., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, R.O.C.

PCC International Corp.

22nd March, 2021

Lee, Ming-Yen of 2F., No. 118, Sec. 2, Minsheng E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

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No. 2123 West Wind Drive, Placencia Peninsula, BY1.ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs.The The Placencia Belize BankResidences, International Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Stann Kevin A. Creek CastilloDistrict: and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the properties appearing below. Sales currently running and will expire on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at th times shown on the website.

1. No. 2123 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

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BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the properties appearing below. Sales currently running and will expire on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at the times shown on the website

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(Being a reinforced masonry block building frame [60 ft. X 60 ft. + carport 20 ft. X 20 ft.]

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL and lot [768.690 S.M.] situate on West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Placencia North the freehold property of36 2123 Estates Peninsula, Stann Creek District, Messrs. Mayan Lagoon (Being aLimited.) reinforced masonry block building frame [60 ft. X 60 ft. + carport 20 ft. X 20 ft.] and lot [768.690 S.M.] situate on West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold 2. property of Messrs.

Limited.) Residences, Placencia PeninsuNo. 1486 WestMayan WindLagoon Drive,Estates The Placencia 2. No. 1486la, West Wind Drive,District: The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: Stann Creek

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World Health Day April 7, 2021

REGISTRATION REGISTRATIONSECTION SECTION BLOCKBLOCK PARCEL PARCEL Placencia North 36 1486 Placencia North 36 1486 (Being a three storey timber/vinyl dwelling house: Ground Floor 28 ft. X 59 ft. + porch 8 ft. X 28 ft. containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen laundryFloor + utility room + ft. storage under (Being a three storey timber/vinyl dwelling house: + Ground 28 ft.

X 59 + porch staircase; First Floor: 22 ft.

X 43 ft. + porch 5 ft.

X 22 ft. containing master bedroom + bathroom 8 ft. X 28 ft. containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry ++ walk-in

utility room + storage under staircase; First Floor: 22 ft. X 43 ft. + porch 5 ft. X 22 ft. containing master bedroom + bathroom + walk-in closet; Second Floor: 10 ft. X 10 ft. viewing attic (access three via internal concrete timber andconcrete lot closet; Second Floor: 10 ft.toXall10 ft. floors viewing attic (access to staircase all threewith floors via steps) internal sta [919.702 square meterssquare (1099.95 square(1099.95 yards)] situate on West Wind Drive,on The Placencia with timber steps) and lot [919.702 meters square yards)] situate West Wind D Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ron Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ron Oczkowski and Ms. Barbara Bell.)

Oczkowski and Ms. Barbara Bell.)

3. No. 2108 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsu3. No. 2108 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek Dist la, Stann Creek District:

Theme: Building a fairer, healthier world

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK BLOCKPARCEL REGISTRATION SECTION PARCEL Placencia North 36 Placencia North 36 2108 2108 (Being a two storey concrete building [32 ft.

X 32 inclusive of a porch 5 ft.

X 16 ft. + back porch 5 (Being a two storey concrete building [32 ft. X 32 inclusive of a porch 5 ft. X 16 ft. + back containing Ground Floor: master bedroom + walk-in closet + bathroom + living/dining/kitchen porch 5 ft. wide containing Ground Floor: master bedroom + walk-in closet + bathroom + + h bathroom + laundry room ; Second+Floor: 1 bedroom + closet (access via internal living/dining/kitchen half bathroom + laundry room+;bathroom Second Floor: 1 bedroom + closet conc tiled staircase)]+and lot [937.060 S.M.] situate on West Drive, The PlacenciaS.M.] Residences, bathroom (access via internal concrete & tiledWind staircase)] and lot [937.060 situate Pl onCreek West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District.)

Peninsula, Stann District.)

Belize, PM John Briceño, and the PUP Family GIVE THANKS to our Frontline HealthCare workers for being there in Belize’s time of greatest need

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TERMS: STRICTLY CASH www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) KEVIN A. CASTILLO TERMS: STRICTLY CASH TELEPHONE 223-4488 KEVIN A. CASTILLO E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com TELEPHONE 223-4488 Face Book: Belize Auctions E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

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THINK ABOUT IT JOHNNY BRICEÑO We pay tribute to the extra ordinary patience of Belize’s new Prime Minister. A mere five months ago the people of Belize by overwhelming numbers kicked out the corrupt, incompetent Barrow/Faber UDP rulers.

Again in March this year, three weeks ago, a virtual voters’ revolution chased all UDP’s from the City Council and Town councils in the country. Everything that looked or smelled of the rotten UDP’s were thrown into the political dirt box. Bravo for Belize! Bravo for Belizeans!

Bravo for Briceño.

This quiet, unassuming, successful politician has inherited a thousand and one slings and arrows of the outrageous legacy of the arrogant Dean Barrow, who not only broke the country, but almost broke the back of the suffering people of our country.

Were Barrow to have still been in office today, Sharon Fraser would be on forced leave, facing disciplinary charges and guaranteed dismissal. Elena Smith would be pilloried by political propagandists and their foul-mouthed UDP media organs. She would be told to go fly a kite. As to Messrs. Henry and Flowers, they would have been told their careers and employment would crash into an administrative cul-de-sac. With the puppet PSC Chairman their days would be numbered.

But the bully Barrow is gone. His show off, high flying, purple prose and press conferences days of arrogance are gone. His name is stink out da road. His administration is thickly tainted with the adjectives of waste, greed and the ugly terminology called corruption.

Johnny Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize , has displayed patience in this haggling with the Teachers and Public Service Unions. The Joint Staff Relations Council, the regular mechanism to sort out union issues has been forgone in favor of direct involvement with Cabinet Ministers.

Not one, but three top-gun newly elected Ministers, led by the Deputy Prime Minister Belize have been spending hours upon hours in conversations with the unions.

Cordel Hyde, Francis Fonseca and Henry Charles Usher represent the respect with which the new government holds the union leadership and their members. The new government is a powerful government. It is a popular government.

The men and women who sit on the government side in the House of Representatives and in Cabinet are qualified, intelligent and committed. Many are experienced and successful individuals. All represent a team of brain power which will carry this country forward.

The new government is asking the unions to agree to a salary reduction to help fight the economic crisis which Barrow and the UDP’s left us in. We all know who are responsible for this crisis. And it ain’t the PUP. It is true the unions were silent during thirteen years of waste, abuse and corruption. It true the teachers unions stood up to Borrow, Faber and their gangster government. It is also true the present Senior Managers attacked the Teachers Union for standing up. It is also true Public Service Union was nowhere to be heard or seen during the corruption of those years.

But! But ladies and gentlemen, we are facing catastrophe. There is an economic crisis which threatens ruin for all. We are all in the same boat. Well, we are not all in the same boat, but we are all in the same storm. Some have speed boats, some have sail boats. Some have doreys. Some have to swim. Many will drown if the rest don’t help them.

Thousands of Belizeans need help. Urgently. They need groceries, food to eat. Every day, every week.

And yes, government must demonstrate it is cutting out waste and fat. We would say government needs a liposuction. It must get rid of unnecessary vehicles. It must send home the hangers-on.

We support an austerity program. A serious all-inclusive austerity program.

In the interim, the government cannot delay its budget and the country cannot be on pause. Nor can the country be in uncertainly.

Ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister Johnny Briceño has shown much patience. It is time to resolve the situation.

OUR BOLEDO What is happening with the people’s Boledo and Lottery?

Millions of dollars have been siphoned away from the government revenue to enrichen Brads and an alleged family member of Dean Barrow.

This is much needed monies that can help with thousands of grocery bags for the most vulnerable and needy Belizeans.

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Dean Barrow is a worthless person for doing what he did with the people‘s Boledo and Lottery.

We must recover our heritage. We must expose every detail of this corruption.

In the meantime, increase the tax on Boledo and Lottery earnings three fold, immediately. At the next House Meeting…

Introduce a National lottery with attractive prizes. All revenues to be used for groceries and assistance to the growing numbers of Belizeans fighting food in security.

Urgency needed!

“DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE” Am reading and re-reading some Shakespeare plays. Pure joy. Alcohol and weed can’t compare.

“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble”...” by the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” Was thinking of southside Belize City. The cauldron the bubble. Need for a rescue plan. A development zone.,, A youth corp,,. A housing project and a form of de-densification,,. Too many poor people crowded up on one another in overcrowded conditions.

We on the southside need music, money, dancing, drama, singing, more marching bands. We need poetry – poets and writers. We need to bring out the Bob Marleys and Beyonce in our people. Too much poverty, too much stress. Too much negativity. Hard times create, creativity.

Release the artists. Free up the young people.

This is like a message to the Chief Education Officer. While planning on the reopening of schools please plan for more, much more, of the above paragraph. Books and learning is boring. Make it attractive and a joy to be learning and doing creative stuff.

What all this got to do with Shakespeare and Macbeth and Julius Caesar? Figure it out.

BET YOU DID NOT KNOW THIS He said to them, “but now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a sack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in me…And he was numbered with transgressors”…

Then they said “Lord look, here are two swords” and he said to them, “It is enough” Bet you didn’t know that those words come from JESUS. Don’t take my word for it. Look in the Bible at the gospel of Luke, chapter 22, verses 36 and 37.

Yep! Jesus was numbered among the transgressors. He was saying sell your garment and buy a weapon.

Use this long Easter weekend to read more about the amazing revolutionary name Jesus Christ. His words remain the most powerful weapon of all.

Read and get yourself educated.

MAURICE BISHOP WAS IN BELIZE In March, Assad Shoman and Said Musa could not believe their ears.

Breaking news across the Caribbean, Central America and the USA was that the elected, corrupt government of Dean Barrow, oops, sorry, Eric Gairy had been overthrown.

This was 13th March 1979. The tiny island of Grenada in the Caribbean had experienced a military coup. It was the first and only time in history that an English Caribbean, British system of government was overthrown by civilians, police and some soldiers.

Assad and Said were the two major “communists” in Belize and 1979 would prove a boon for leftists and progressive elements in the region.

Leading the revolution in Grenada was the charismatic and beloved Maurice Bishop. Maurice visited Belize in September 1981 and was housed at one of the ten buildings hastily constructed in Buttonwood Bay, Belize City. This was to accommodate the many dignitaries who came to Belize to celebrate our long awaiting Independence.

Belizean intellectual Godfrey Smith has written an excellent biography on Maurice Bishop and his assignation. Released last year, copies are nowhere to be found.

Brian Meeks, one of the Caribbean leading intellectual who visited Belize and was hosted on one of the Krem Wednesday night show, has also written a recent article on Maurice Bishop. Meeks was in Grenada just weeks before the American military invaded and took over control of the island. It is a fascinating and enlightening history.

We need to “emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our mind” Read my beloved brothers and sisters. Find time to read.

Be safe and protect yourself over this long Easter weekend.

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Behind Cuba’s successful pandemic response

Cuba’s long-standing commitment to health has led to a successful COVID-19 pandemic response, but it is threatened by financial and supplier issues.

Talha Burki reports.

As The Lancet Infectious Diseases went to press, Cuba was due to launch a phase 3 trial of its subunit conjugate vaccine against COVID-19. Soberana-2 is one of four candidate COVID-19 vaccines in development in Cuba. It is produced by the Finlay Institute in Havana.

On the basis of as-yet- unpublished results from early-stage clinical trials, Vicente Verez-Bencomo, director-general of the Finlay Institute, expects the vaccine to show an efficacy in the region of 80–95%. “We are very optimistic”, he said. If everything goes according to plan, Cuba could start a mass vaccination programme for its 11·2 million citizens sometime in the summer.

After keeping SARS-CoV-2 at bay for most of 2020, Cuba has experienced a surge of infections in 2021. As of March 8, the country had reported 55 693 cases of COVID-19 and 348 deaths. 23 093 new cases occurred in February alone, almost twice as many as occurred in the whole of 2020. Cuba is still doing far better than the majority of other countries in the region, but a vaccine is urgently needed.

A second phase 3 trial of Soberana-2 is planned for Iran, as part of a partner- ship between the Finlay Institute and the Pasteur Institute of Iran. A phase 2/3 trial has been scheduled for Soberana-1, which was also developed by the Finlay Institute. The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Havana, Cuba) is behind the other vaccine candidates. Abdala and Mambisa, a nasal spray, both entered phase 1/2 trials late last year.

Soberana means sovereign in Spanish. Abdala is the title of a poem by a Cuban revolutionary, and Mambisa is named after the guerrillas who fought against the Spanish colonialists in the 19th century. All of which indicates that the vaccine drive is a matter of national pride. President Miguel Díaz-Canel has visited the Finlay Institute three times over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. At home and abroad, post- revolutionary Cuban identity has always been bound up with health. In 1960, Cuba joined the relief effort after the Chilean earthquake. In 1963, it sent health-care workers to assist the newly independent state of Algeria.

Cuba’s Henry Reeve Brigade was established in 2005. It has despatched cadres of health-care professionals all over the world to combat disasters and epidemics. Cuban doctors were on the scene in Haiti during the cholera outbreak that followed the 2010 earthquake; they arrived in west Africa during the 2013–16 Ebola crisis. And when COVID-19 spread to Europe, two Henry Reeve teams landed in Italy. By the end of April, 2020, more than 1000 Cuban health-care workers were helping foreign countries respond to COVID-19.

“The international health programme is about solidarity; Cuba believes that healthy populations are the bedrock of global society and they want to support that any way they can”, said Clare Wenham, assistant professor of global health policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (London, UK).

Malaria, polio, tetanus, and measles have been eradicated in Cuba. The island’s successful response to COVID-19 was largely a result of years of investment in primary care and assiduous attention to population health. The country has comprehensive universal health care and one of the highest doctor to patient ratios in the world.

Doctor and nurse teams are embedded in the local community. “Everyone has a yearly routine check- up, and if you do not go, the doctor will come and find you”, Wenham told The Lancet Infectious Diseases. “It means physicians proactively identify problems; there is a real emphasis on prevention.” Disease outbreaks can be detected more or less immediately. Under a model known as CARE, patients are stratified into four categories: apparently healthy, at risk of disease, unwell, and in rehabilitation or recovery. Those at risk of disease include individuals who are overweight, have diabetes, or hypertension. When Cuba registered its first case of COVID-19 on March 11, 2020, it already knew the whereabouts of its most vulnerable citizens.

In an interview with MEDICC Review, family physician Marta Gálvez outlined the advantages of the Cuban system: “The first thing any self-respecting doctor must know is the health situation of the population she serves”, she explained. “The main goal of a primary care physician is health promotion and prevention of diseases, so you have to know your community to design a strategy that suits their needs. CARE is a vital tool: it’s why I know that I have 658 older adults in a total population of 1093 people, and 42 of the elderly live alone.” Roughly one in five Cubans are over the age of 60 years.

“The public health network is very strong in Cuba, but it comes at the cost of civil liberties”, said Wenham. “Cuba is a very specific context; not many countries are going to accept that kind of close medical surveillance, and most governments do not have such tight control over their citizens.” After SARS-CoV-2 entered the island, more than 28 000 medical students led an active screening programme that within a few weeks had reached 9 million Cubans. Cuba had started preparing well in advance of its first case of COVID-19. It quickly shut its borders and set up isolation centres and an efficient system of test-and- trace. But soon after Cuba opened up late last year, cases began to rise.

The pandemic has been extremely expensive. Gross domestic product

shrunk by 11% in 2020. Instead of the usual 4 million tourists, Cuba played host to just 80000. The long- standing economic blockade imposed by the USA has taken a heavy toll. “Health centres and clinics face regular stock outs of basic drugs, such as paracetamol, and other equipment such as bandages”, notes Fiona Samuels, senior research fellow and honorary associate professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (London, UK). “The staff are very well trained, but the health infrastructure is decayed and they often lack the basics to allow them to do their work effectively.”

Cuba’s biotechnology industry sprang up in response to the US blockade. It consists of more than 30 research institutions and manufacturers, under the aegis of the state-run conglomerate BioCubaFarma. In the late 1980s, Cuba developed the world’s first meningococcal B vaccine. It produces eight of the ten routinely used vaccines in the country, and sends hundreds of

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The Cuban Government reckons that more than 70% of current cases of COVID-19 are linked to new arrivals in the country.

If Soberana-2 proves successful, Cuba plans to export it at low cost after the national vaccination efforts have finished. The centralised health- care system means the domestic rollout is unlikely to be problematic, although pockets of the island are tricky to access. Verez-Bencomo reckons that by the end of the summer the country will have the capacity to produce 10 million doses of vaccine per month. Cubans are excited about the endeavour.

“When we call for volunteers for clinical trials, we always have two or three times as many people as we need coming forward”, said Verez-Bencomo. “On the street, everywhere I go, everyone is asking about the vaccine.”

Talha Burki

Live and Let Live: Belizean campaign for respect is launched with national TV and radio spots Live and Let Live - a campaign by and for everyday Belizeans - is launched this week with the first in a series of public service announcements (PSAs) to be aired across all major TV channels and radio stations. All of the people are authentic (not actors) and their stories are genuine and from the heart.

Live and Let Live spokesperson and long-standing equality and healthcare champion Mrs Laura Tucker-Longsworth, said: “I am proud to put my name to this campaign. With its positive messages of acceptance and equal treatment, Live and Let Live can only contribute to the wellbeing of our nation.

Decency and respect are values that we Belizeans hold dear. It is important that we extend this treatment to include all people, regardless of gender, ability status, age, race or sexual orientation.

The Live and Let Live public service announcements bring this concept to life.

We hope the campaign will spark a widespread conversation about what Live and Let Live means to each of us, and how we can put our shared values into practice.”

The first PSA, which is being broadcast currently, features Belizeans from all walks of life, each delivering their own unique message of acceptance by sharing what Live and Let Live means to them. There is a story behind each person, but the central message is founded in the same strong Belizean value: treat others as you would wish to be treated.

Join the Live and Let Live conversation. Share your own stories of acceptance and let’s build a fair and equal Belize.

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Fort George Rep Hon. Henry Charles host Venezuelan Ambassador Fort George Division residents in Belize City were honored to host H.E. Gerardo Argote, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Belize. H.E. Argote walked the streets along with Hon. Henry Charles Usher this past Friday March 26.

Newly re-elected Councillor Micah Goodin was along as the people of Fort George opened their homes and their hearts to them!

In his remarks to the Fort George executive committee, H.E. Argote stated that the people of Fort George are filled with love and that they are “Leales siempre, traidores nunca”...always faithful to the PUP and the people of Belize!

Hon. Usher would like to thank the Ambassador for spending the afternoon with the people of Fort George, and looks forward to a continued relationship between Belize and Venezuela!

Blaze yuh Fyah!

Fort George Strong!

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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 and will expire between Tuesday 6th April 2021 and Thursday 8th April 2021 at the times shown on the website.

1. No. 410 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

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5. No. 3071 Tangerine Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being a vacant lot (400 S.Y.) situate west of the Placencia Road in the Village of Seine Bight, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Kent Roland Francis and Ms. Silvana Andrea Garcia.)

(Being a two storey concrete dwelling house: Ground Floor [30 ft. X 40 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor [36 ft. X 40 ft] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + small kitchen + living room + laundry room + porch + attic and lot [585.31 S.M.] situate on Tangerine Street, Orange Walk Town, OrangeWalk District, the freehold property of Mr. Salvador Martin Leiva)

2. No. 2275 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

6. No. 853 San Jose Drive, San Jose Palmar, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being a partially developed lot (712.981 square metres) situate west of the Placencia Road in the Village of Seine Bight, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Lammey Alvarez.)

3. No. 226 Guinea Grass Street & Pcl No. 227 Yo Creek Street, Marcus Canul Area, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being two vacant (BACK TO BACK) corner lots [Pcl. No. 226 containing 456.080 S.M. + Pcl No. 227 containing 456.070 S.M.] situate on Guinea Grass Street & Yo Creek Street, Marcul Canul Area, Orange Walk Town, OrangeWalk District, the freehold properties of Mr. Martin Cal and Ms. Modesta Polanco)

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(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [25 ft. X 30 ft.] and lot [1045.044 S.M.] situate on San Jose Drive, San Jose Palmar, OrangeWalk District, the freehold property of Mr. Freddy Orlando Tun) 7. No. 3414 Pasture Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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Ann Gabourel

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(Being a vacant lot [522.500 S.M.] situate on Pasture Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Christine Hawkins) 8. No. 1092 Sixth Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

4. No. 1391 Chan Pine Ridge Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house/salon [30 ft. X 32 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + salon and lot [416.61 S.Y.] situate on Chan Pine Ridge Street, Orange Walk Town, OrangeWalk District, the freehold property of Mr. Antonio Alfredo Campos)

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(Being a small masonry block building [16 ft. X 24 ft.] + zinc shed and lot [713.37 S.Y.] situate on Sixth Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Fern Carin Gutierrez).

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9. Parcel No. 300 Vista Del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, Belize:

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(Being an elevated metal sided building [14 ft. X 21 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + kitchen/ living + bathroom and lot [583.773 S.M. or 698.19 S.Y.] situate on Snapper Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. David Enrique Navarette) 15. Parcel No. 1080 Pucte Villas Subdivision, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being elevated 40 ft. Containers and lot [1100 S.M.] situate on a road North of the Junction of the Phillip Goldson Highway and Airport Road, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold proprty of Ms. Karina Kuylen) 10. Parcel No. 315 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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(Being a vacant lot [557.35 S.M.] situate in Pucte Villas Subdivision, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Marlo Perrera) 16. Parcel No. 244 Caledonia Village, Corozal District:

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(Being an attractive fenced timber bungalow dwelling house [32 ft. X 42 ft] containing 4 bedrooms + 1 Sarteneja/Progresso/Chunox Roads, San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Mr. Agusto Angel Blanco) 11. Parcel No. 315 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [30 ft. X 59 ft.] containing 4 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + small Store Room + Laundry Shed 15 ft. X 15 ft. and lot [1,378.19 square meters or 1,648.31 square yards] situate in Caledonia Village, Corozal District, the freehold properties of Messrs. Chico’s Co. Ltd.) 17. Parcel No. 1189 in an Alley off San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District :

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(Being two vacant parcels of land [639 - 2.786 acres & 640 - 2.786 acres] situate on the San Estevan Road just outside the developments of San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold properties of Mr. Manuel Jesus Blanco and Mr. Agusto Blanco) 12. Parcel No. 16 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [24 ft. X 26 ft. + bathroom addition 8 ft. X 8 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry/open ended shed 8 ft. X 16 ft. + block wall storeroom 5 ft. X 8 ft. and lot [371.988 S.M. or 444.90 S.Y.] situate in an Alley of San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Gilbert Bernard Jr.) 18. Parcels Nos. 1141 & 1143 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [25 ft. X 34 ft.] + Building B measuring [13 ft.

X 19 ft.] and lot [1,039 S.M. or 1,242.64 S.Y.] situate in the Village of San Estevan, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Ms. Irma Olivera) 13. Parcel No. 1290 San Felipe Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [34 ft. X 36 ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + front, side & back porches and lot [447.22 sq. yds.] situate on San Felipe Street, Orange Walk Town, OrangeWalk District, the freehold property of Ms. Lilia Constantino) 14. Parcel No. 1290 San Felipe Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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(Being two (2) lots -: Parcel No. 1141 containing (0.298 of an acre or 1,442.32 square yards) together with an incomplete concrete building [28 ft. X 47 ft. + open area 14 ft. X 28 ft.]; Parcel No. 1143 containing (0.585 of an acre or 2,831.4 Square Yards) together with 2 block making sheds [each 24 ft. X 24 ft] + storeroom [16 ft. X 15 ft.] + office building [8 ft. X 16 ft.] + horse stable [12 ft. X 36 ft.] + water well situate beside the Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District, the freehold properties of Mr. Roamir Gonzalez) 19. Parcels Nos. 1141 & 1143 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

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(Being an incomplete building and lot [1,042.6 S.M. or 1,246.95 S.Y.] situated in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District, leasehold property of Mr. Zayne Palacio)

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Continued from page 21 20. Lot No. 54 Cristo Rey Village, Cayo District:

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(Being a timber/plycem building [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living room + Dining Room + Kitchen + Open Shed [10 ft. X 13 ft.] and lot [464.576 S.M. or 555.6 S.Y.] situate on Mahogany Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Elizabeth Borland).

All that piece or Parcel of Land being Lot No. 54 comprising of 650.571 square meters situated in Cristo Rey Village Cayo District and bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 427 of 2013 attached to Ministers’ Fiat (Grant) No. 427 of 2013 dated the 1st day of October 2013, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant lot [650.571 S.M.] situate in Cristo Rey Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Orvin Juarez)

26. Lot No. 1 Pappishaw Road, Elridgeville Village, Toledo District:

21. Parcel No. 1835 San Diego Street, Hillview Area, Santa Elena, Cayo District:

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ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 1 containing 1,381.029 square meters situate along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being vacant Lot No. 1 containing 1,381.029 square meters situate along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ronald Lee Baker) 27. Block No. 24 Pappishaw Road, Elridgeville Village, Toledo District:

(Being a vacant lot [822.37 S.Y.] situate on San Diego Street, Hillview Area, Santa Elena, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Rosendo Juarez) 22. 200.35 Acres Eastern Side Southern Lagoon, Manatee Area, Belize District:

All that piece or Parcel of Land containing 200.35 acres of land situated along the Eastern Side of Southern Lagoon and approximately 3 ¼ Miles North of Gales Point Manatee Village, Belize District, Belize and bounded and described as shown by Plan attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 1217 of 2007 dated the 19th day of December 2007 together with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant parcel of land 200.35 acre situate along the eastern side of Southern Lagoon, approximately 3 ¼ miles north of Gales Point Manatee Village, Belize District, the freehold Mr. Arnaldo Pena) 23. Lot No. 40 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 24 containing 1.30 acres – (6,292 square yards) situate along Papishaw Road, Elridgeville Village, Toledo District bounded and described as follows: On the North for a distance of 134.617 meters (441.65 feet) by Block No. 21; On the South for a distance of 139.074 meters (456.27 feet) by Block No. 25; On the East for a distance of 57.327 meters (188.08 feet) by the Papishaw Road and on the West for a distance of 21.100 meters (69.22 feet) by Block No. 22as shown on a plan of survey numbered Plan No. 1893 signed by L.S. Tingling, Government Surveyor TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being an elevated [2 1/2 ft. above grade] timber dwelling house [24 ft. x 32 ft.] 2 bedrooms + living room + bathroom + verandah + wash room and land (1.30 acres) situate on Pappishaw Road, Elridgeville Village, Toledo District, the freehold properties of Mr. Cesar Briceno) 28. 2013 Chevrolet Cruz:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 40 comprising (733.40 square yards) situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District of Belize and bounded and described as shown on Plan No. 783 of 1999 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No.783 of 1999 dated 28th August 1999 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

(Being an elevated (6 ft. above ground) timber dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + kitchen + living/dining room + Outside bathroom and lot [730.40 S.Y.] situate at Lot No.40 Hope creek Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Henaria Bol)

2013 Chevrolet Cruz 29. Sir Alex: 35 ft. Pipersburgh Monohull Passenger Fiberglass Boat - 2 Yamaha 200 Outboard Motors (no foot)

24. Lot No. 781 Malacate Area, Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

30. Baby Giselle: 29 ft. Wayward Monohull Passenger Fiberglass Boat - 1 Yamaha 200 Outboard motor ALL THOSE LEASEHOLD premises being Lot No. 781 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District and bounded as follows: on the Northeast for 30.742 meters by Lot No. 748; On the Southeast for 20.014 meters by Lot No. 782; On the Southwest for 30.472 meters by Lot No. 780; On the Northwest for 20.014 meters by a 40 feet street containing 615.270 square meters of land as sown on Entry No. 7908 Reg. 29 at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being an elevated (4ft. above ground) timber/concrete dwelling house and Lot [615.270 S.M.] situate Lot No. 781 Malacate Area, Independence Village, Stann Creek District, the leasehold property of Ms. Delcia Palacio) 25. Parcel No. 1710 Mahogany Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

BOATS CAN BE VIEWED AT NO. 170 BELTEX AVENUE, BELAMA PHASE 1, BELIZE CITY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing)

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTY PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTY Seaside, Belize City, Belize District

BelizeLicensed District Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. TheSeaside, BelizeBelize BankCity, Limited,

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following property ONLINE belizepropertyauctions.com. expires on Thursday 14th April 2021 following property via ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com. Sale Sale expires on Thursday 14th April 2021 at 1:30 pm. at 1:30 pm.

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(Being the following fabulous seaside development:

a) Main Residence - (Concrete three-storey residential building: Ground floor – 2 Dinning Rooms + 1 Kitchen + 1 Living Room + 1 Family Room + 1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom + Balcony: First floor – 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms + 3 Walk-In Closets + Study Room: Second floor – Gym + 3 Walk-In Closets + 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms) b) Church Building & Staff Quarters – Being a concrete two-storey structure containing: Ground Floor - Garage + Open Bedroom with Bathroom: First Floor - Worship Area + Library + Office Area + 2 Bathrooms + Staff Quarters c) Pool with slide d) Two wooden gazebos e) Exterior wooden bathroom – Shower + Toilet + Wash Hand Basin f) Pump House g) Open Bar Area h) Fountain +Timber i) Timber Octagonal Hut j) Water Fountain and Slide together with lot [approx. 150 ft. x 122 ft.], the freehold property of Messrs. Hotchandani Holdings Limited)

KINDLY VISIT: BELIZEPROPERTYAUCTIONS.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VIEWING BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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