Belize Times August 15, 2021- Delta Variant In Belize

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DELTA VARIANT IN BELIZE

BEST DEFENSE, GET VACCINATED “Vaccination is our civic duty to each other. Getting vaccinated means getting back to school, getting our economy on track, and most importantly – saving lives. Of course we also have to keep wearing our facemask, washing our hands regularly and watching our distance.” – Prime Minister John Briceño in the weekly message The Central Medical Laboratory on 9th August 2021 indicated the presence of the following variants in Belize: Alpha, Gamma and Delta. The latter is proving in Belize and worldwide to be extremely contagious. As a country, everyone needs to follow the protocols even if vaccinated. The pandemic is now largely in a Delta-driven wave with deaths among the non-vaccinated. A recent study completed by the New England Journal of Medicine looked at the impact of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID vaccines on both the Alpha and Delta variants. The study showed if a person took two doses of the COVID vaccines, they stood a good chance of not getting the Delta variant or any of its effects. (Alan Collins, August 9, 2021)

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COCESNA APPOINTS HON. ANDRE PEREZ TO FINANCE COMMITTEE Pg. 8

MOHW reminder Restriction on Social Gatherings

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Medical Community Advocating for Stricter Measures for 3rd Wave

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UDP Circus Continues

-JULES BOOTED BY FABER -DROP-THROUGH CONVENTION Pg. 2

Belize @ 40: Hopeful Hearts, Steady Hands, Together We Rise

FOLLOW THE PROTOCOLS | STAY SAFE | VACCINATE

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Continued from page 1 The hospitals beds are getting packed with stricken non-vaccinated people and, not seen in Belize as much, but in the world, with the younger people who are now being hospitalized and seen in the Intensive Care Units(ICU).

If your child is unvaccinated, presently the best way you can protect them and other unvaccinated members of your household is to get yourself vaccinated and have everyone wear a mask in indoor public spaces. (CDC) Belize has stockpiled enough vaccines to get to a point of optimal defence against Covid-19. Even as we are seeing that vaccinated are getting Covid-19, the guarantee is not getting extremely sick and not dying. For those that have been infected with Covid-19 you should also get vaccinated. It is proven that one is in then a stronger position to fight the variants. You can have the vaccine 28 days after you had a positive test for COVID-19 or 28 days after your symptoms started, so you may need to wait. (Oxford University Hospitals, United Kingdom) Some facts: The current pandemic is being caused by SARS-COV2, such is the name of the coronavirus that is carried in sneezed or exhaled mucus droplets which then enters another persons respiratory airwaves. As it then becomes a part of human cells, one virus becomes two. Two becomes four. Four become eight....and so on until you have enough of a viral load that your body becomes infected and reacts—this is then called Covid-19.

During the replicating (some would say multiplying), the viral information at the center, inside of the spikes, mutates/changes to this may then be called a variant strain. So, it the new virus is still SARS-COV2 but with slightly different information. The millions of times a virus replicates increases the chance of an unwanted variant occurring and then being spread by the infected person.

Let’s try an analogy. You write a letter of the alphabet to a pre-schooler to rewrite over and over. He or she will write many versions. Along comes a sibling and copies the last one and rewrites that. The virus is somewhat like that but way more deadlier.

So in 2020, vaccine developers were tasked with a challenge of a lifetime—the world needed a vaccine against the SARS-COV2 before it killed the human race. Yes, that was the challenge. Human existence was being threatened; one has every right to choose to attempt to foretell the future and deny the veracity of that assertion. No one knew scientifically but the threat was there...maybe still is.

Get vaccinated!!

Before SARS-COV2 appeared, scientists have been at work on vaccines for AIDS, Malaria, Ebola and others. When Covid-19 entered the pandemic stage ALL of that was placed on hold. Every immunology center including the one in Wuhan China, LASER focused on destroying SARSCOV2. Another analogy, when one builds a new car you take all the data, knowledge and technology you have access to you, you then innovate from

there. The vast number of vaccines out there already in emergency use is mind-boggling to those who know that making a new vaccine is a many-years-long endeavour. All centers use a Three-Stage approach in testing a possible vaccine. Each stage has a number of subjects who sign up to be vaccinated. Nevertheless, today the world has 4.56 Billion people vaccinated at least with their first shot. This is a record that no one is proud of having. But we must save ourselves. Everyone is responsible at this point.

That responsibility is filled by getting vaccinated.

Today, vaccines remain the best protection against every strain of the novel coronavirus. But masking, social distancing, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces add extra layers of protection against breakthrough infections and lower your risk of inadvertently spreading the virus. (CDC) This disease has killed, at this point, 344 in Belize and over 4.3 Million worldwide and counting. The vaccines is protecting those who have received their shots at an almost 100 percent rate. The delta variant took advantage of that and started to infect the non-vaccinated even via vaccinated breakthrough cases. People vaccinated can contract and spread the disease even if it is less likely but it does happen, thus the need for all to continue wearing the masks.

The message is this; if you are unvaccinated either you act like it and be very cautious with mask-wearing OR get vaccinated soon. Belize needs everyone that qualifies to get vaccinated. Soon our teens will get vaccinated. Presently the adults have the weight of Belize on our back.

Really Belize!!……..Before you relax; get Vax!!

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UDP Circus Continues While most of the country is bracing and vaccinating against Covid-19, the once super corrupt leader UDPs seemingly transform every day to much more senseless variants. Irresponsible could have been used to describe the pervasive incompetence of a group once called the United Democratic Party. That name is simply now the antithesis to what they really are.

UNITED… the group that since 2008 to 2020 formed the most corrupt government that the citizens of Belize have ever had to tolerate is incoherent and has no semblance that can be called United anymore. They are non-existent so United is not even close.

DEMOCRATIC…Is it more than enough that San Ignacio/Santa Elena mayor is using ex-PM Barrow’s dogma of dictatorship? The now leader Faber, or is he, is trying his best to subvert the delegate process of his UDP-leftover group so that they would all vote for him at any upcoming leadership convention. Instead of leading with deeds, he is looking to see how he can electioneer. This epitomizes the UDP group.

It reminds me of old names like Saddam, and a more relevant Putin where they win

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elections with a 99 percent vote. The one percent never did appear to vote.

Faber would love this.

PARTY… this is made of people.

The UDP lost all of these.

Instead of helping with the pandemic at hand the UDP leftovers are cackling around trying to figure out where their head is at.

Jules booted by Faber It has long been public knowledge that the Petty one was not in Jules book of worthy persons who could lead the corrupt UDP. Patrick for one wanted the UDP exclusively for himself. A complete success in that goal is guaranteed if the zombie UDP loses all its appendages, limb by limb.

First Covid defrocked the UDP stark naked.

Then the people gave the UDP two deadly lashings.

Jules has long been considered a vital organ of the UDP. Patrick has surgically removed that organ via a termination text. Well-deserved termination of a party that owes Belize billions.

Drop-through Convention The truth of the imaginary Superspreader is that the UDP is dead in Belmopan as it is in the rest of the country. Patrick and his morbid bandit candidates were advertising a light weight skeleton match destined to be the laughing stock of Belize’s political history.

They even offered a drive though event where no one would see the face of the zombie petrified UDPs. There are no UDPs even to vote. Patrick and Saldivar can only mellow in each other’s misery.

They can only dream of having another Superspreader. The UDP already allowed Covid into Belize. Belizeans will never be allowed a UDP government ever again. They have dropped thought into the annals of infamy.

Cabinet Brief Belmopan. August 10, 2021. 6:00 p.m.

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 10th August 2021.

• Cabinet received an update from the Ministry of Health & Wellness informing that Belize is currently experiencing its third wave of COVID19. In addition, reports received from the Central Medical Laboratory on 9th August 2021 indicate the presence of the following variants in Belize: Alpha, Gamma and Delta. In response to the presence of the very active Delta variant, Cabinet agreed to extend the current regulations, including the 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. curfew until 31st August 2021.

• Cabinet was apprised of the status of vaccines and the number of vaccines available in Belize. As of 9th August 2021, 141,770 or 32 percent of the population had received at least one dose of the vaccine and 56,330 or 13 percent of the population had been fully vaccinated.

• Cabinet requested the Attorney General seek medical expertise from the Ministry of Health & Wellness to explore all necessary legal measures that the government may lawfully implement to help contain the spread of COVD-19, including options to implement mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for both the public and private sectors or to require vaccination passes for the use of public spaces and for business facilities.

• Finally, Cabinet asked the Attorney General to explore the increase in penalties for offences relating to the spread of falsehoods, in particular the spread of disinformation on public health matters.

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EDITORIAL Complacency- The True Pandemic!

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o, the panorama seems gloomy this week as Covid-19 cases keep rising and Belize experiences what experts call the third wave. In the span of twenty-four hours there were three deaths and as the date for the beginning of the school year approaches, it seems increasingly unlikely that face to face classes will resume.

Already the University of Belize has indicated that they will impart only virtual classes this semester and many more learning institutions are following suit. The standardized tests such as the BJAT and the PSE have again been cancelled for the upcoming school year. The Belize Medical and Dental Association is calling for further restrictions and a stricter curfew. In the middle of the hurricane season, it seems that the waves of the pandemic present a more imminent danger than any weather phenomenon.

It would seem that every time we feel like we might just be able to hold our head above water, Covid-19 sucks us right back under. Many blame the influx of tourists who require very strict controls to enter the country. Yet, it is easy to see that places like the Corozal Free Zone and San Pedro Town who daily receive hundreds of visitors have managed to keep the numbers of new infections fairly low. It is those districts where in comparison tourism is comparatively low that the numbers of new infections are greater. In those high traffic areas for visitors, it seems that the protocols are more likely to be adhered to and enforced, and the vaccination rates are higher. It seems there is a correlation to lower vaccination rates, higher hospitalizations, and increased infections. The virus moves when people move, when protocols are allowed to become lax and when we become too complacent.

Complacency in Belizean society is rampant perhaps more so than Covid-19 and maybe there lies the true pandemic we face. We are too sure of ourselves and too sure that it cannot happen to us that we can cure Covid with fever grass tea and garlic better than we can avoid it with a mask. That those infected with the virus must have comorbidities that we do not. That while the deaths are now counted worldwide in the millions, Belize will manage to escape barely unscathed. We have become desensitized and the harrowing videos showing people dying in the streets and on the floors of hospitals are somehow not real. Belizeans have enjoyed the summer, and now we must pay the price in the number of lives we must lose. How many of us live to see Christmas depends largely on how much we can control the urge to socialize now. The truth is that we must move for work and other essentials. Tourists and visitors are important because as a country we simply cannot afford to go into a lock down again. We must move about safely, wearing masks, following safety protocols and as many of us that can must vaccinate. The variants become more virulent and dangerous each time they mutate.

This is no time for laxness and complacency, these are as dangerous as the virus. These attitudes are what will eventually lead to our demise, and so the time has come for an entire attitude adjustment. There can be no quarter for the belief that it cannot happen to us, it is happening and Covid is not fictional but very real. The socio-economic impacts it drags along are also very real. Hunger, increasing poverty and inflation are already happening.

There is no one that can save you, Belizeans must save themselves. There is no magic cure, no quantity of Vicks mixed with salt on your foot bottom will cure this one. Belize lost three hundred souls before the vaccines came, we need not lose three hundred more. The old proverb is right “prevention is better than cure!”

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¡Complacencia - La Verdadera Pandemia!

l panorama parece sombrío esta semana, ya que los casos de Covid-19 siguen aumentando y Belice experimenta lo que los expertos llaman la tercera ola. En el lapso de veinticuatro horas se produjeron tres muertes y, a medida que se acerca la fecha de inicio del curso escolar, parece cada vez más improbable que se reanuden las clases presenciales. La Universidad de Belice ya ha indicado que este semestre sólo impartirá clases virtuales y muchas otras instituciones educativas están siguiendo su ejemplo. Los exámenes estandarizados, como el BJAT y el PSE, se han vuelto a cancelar para el próximo año escolar. La Asociación Médica y Odontológica de Belice pide más restricciones y un toque de queda más estricto. En plena temporada de huracanes, parece que las olas de la pandemia representan un peligro más inminente que cualquier fenómeno meteorológico.

Parece que cada vez que sentimos que podemos mantener la cabeza fuera del agua, Covid-19 nos hunde de nuevo. Muchos culpan a la afluencia de turistas, a quienes se les exigen controles muy estrictos para entrar en el país. Sin embargo, es fácil ver que lugares como la Zona Franca de Corozal y San Pedro Town, que reciben diariamente cientos de visitantes, han conseguido mantener las cifras de nuevas infecciones bastante bajas. Es en esos distritos donde, en comparación, el turismo es relativamente bajo, donde las cifras de nuevas infecciones son mayores. En esas zonas de gran afluencia de visitantes, parece que los protocolos se cumplen y se hacen cumplir mejor, y las tasas de vacunación son más altas. Parece que hay una correlación entre las tasas de vacunación más bajas, las hospitalizaciones más altas y el aumento de las infecciones. El virus se desplaza cuando la gente se mueve, cuando se permite que los protocolos se vuelvan laxos y cuando nos volvemos demasiado complacientes.

La autocomplacencia en la sociedad beliceña es incontrolable, quizás más que el Covid-19, y tal vez ahí radique la verdadera pandemia a la que nos enfrentamos. Estamos demasiado seguros de nosotros mismos, demasiado seguros de que no nos puede pasar a nosotros, de que podemos curar el Covid con té de zacate-limón y ajo mejor que evitarlo con una mascarilla. Que los infectados por el virus deben tener comorbilidades que nosotros no tenemos. Que mientras las muertes se cuentan ahora en todo el mundo por millones, Belice se las arreglará para salir apenas indemne.

Nos hemos insensibilizado y los estremecedores vídeos que muestran a la gente muriendo en las calles y en las plantas de los hospitales no son reales. Los beliceños han disfrutado del verano, y ahora debemos pagar el precio en el número de vidas que debemos perder. Cuántos de nosotros vivamos para ver la Navidad depende en gran medida de cuánto podamos controlar el impulso de socializar ahora. La verdad es que debemos movernos por el trabajo y por otras cosas esenciales.

Los turistas y los visitantes son importantes porque, como país, no podemos permitirnos el lujo de volver a bloquearnos. Debemos movernos con seguridad, usando máscaras, siguiendo los protocolos de seguridad y todos los que podamos debemos vacunarnos. Las variantes se vuelven más virulentas y peligrosas cada vez que mutan.

No es momento para la relajación y la complacencia, ya que son tan peligrosas como el virus.

Estas actitudes son las que finalmente nos llevarán a nuestro fallecimiento, por lo que ha llegado el momento de un ajuste de actitud completo. No puede haber cuartel para la creencia de que no nos puede pasar, está sucediendo y el Covid no es ficticio sino muy real. Los impactos socioeconómicos que arrastra también son muy reales. El hambre, el aumento de la pobreza y la inflación ya están ocurriendo. No hay nadie que pueda salvarlos, los beliceños deben salvarse a sí mismos. No hay cura mágica, ninguna cantidad de Vicks mezclada con sal en la planta del pie curará esto. Belice perdió trescientas almas antes de que llegaran las vacunas, no necesitamos perder trescientas más.

El viejo proverbio tiene razón: “más vale prevenir que curar”.

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MOHW reminder

UWG Swearing-In Corozal Bay, Southwest & North

Restriction on Social Gatherings

Belmopan. August 12, 2021 The Ministry of Health & Wellness hereby reminds the public that no social gatherings are permitted at this time. Businesses should desist from promoting such activities in accordance with Section 7 of the Public Health Act (Prevention of the spread of Infectious Disease) (COVID-19) SI No. 74 of 2021 – Exemption on the restrictions of gatherings for social purposes.

The ministry specifically calls on key social partners including lo-

cal municipal administrators and the private and public sectors for cooperation as the country goes through a third wave of COVID-19.

The ministry continues to identify isolated clusters of the virus countrywide caused by behaviour that has gone against the public health prevention advice.

The public is reminded to be informed, follow the recommended public health measures, and encourage friends and relatives to get vaccinated.

The UWG National Executive sworn in 3 new chapters: Corozal North, Corozal Bay, Corozal Southwest.

On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, the UWG National Executive officially swore in the new Corozal Bay United Women’s Group chapter. Hon. Elvia Vega Samos was also in attendance and gave very inspiring words to the ladies and pledged her unwavering support to the UWG Executive of Corozal Bay. Ms. Mia Rancheran was also sworn in as the Corozal District Representative of the UWG. Congratulations to the UWG Corozal Bay Executive Members: President - Zeni Perdomo Sunset Park, Paradise Village, Mile 8 1/2 George Price Vice President - Giany Vias Tresurer - Cecilia Daniels Highway; Ladyville, Belize District Secretary - Eva Cassanova

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Corporation Limited, Asst. Secretary - Selene Gongora Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE Trustee - Yadira Marin via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described property. Sale currently running Trustee - Roxaia Matu and will expire Monday 23rd August 2021 at 2:00 pm.

The BYM was also represented by Alexa Riverol, who stood in and spoke on behalf of PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROP BYM’s representative Leslie Rodriguez.

1. Lot No. 158 Sun Set Park,81/2Miles, George Price Highway, Belize District: The true wealth of a community is measured by how carefully it listens to its women and Sunset Park, Paradise Village, Mile 8 1/2 George Price Hig how sincerely it values their wisdom.

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Corporation We encourage women to support each other, take a stand and embody the motto of the Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepr belizep UWG: Meaningful Engagement and Empowerment of Belizean Women. https://unitedwomensgroup.com/new-members property. Sale currently running and will expire Monday 23rd August 20

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Sunset Park, Paradise Village, Mile 8 1/2 George Price Highway; Ladyville, Belize District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Corporation Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described On Saturday, August 7th, 2021 the UWG National Executive sworn in the new property. Sale currently running and will expire Monday 23rd August 2021 at 2:00 pm.

Corozal North United Women’s Group Chapter. For Corozal North Mr. David Castillo was Lot No.UWG 158Executive Sun Set Park,81/2 Miles, George Price Highway, Belize District: in attendance and pledged1. his support to this chapter.

Hon. Elvia Vega Samos also accompanied the UWG National Executive Members toALL the THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 158 containing 1,013 swear-in ceremony of the Corozal North Chapter and also pledged to support all the ladies.

Northern Side of Hector Creek Road, Western Highway, Belize Distric Congratulations to the newly sworn-in UWG Corozal North Executive: described in a subdivision Plan of Survey by A. R. Marin, Certified La President - Soila Tzul Vice President - Miriam Cawich Registry in Surveyors Plan Book No. 6 at Folios 170 as Lot No. 158 T Tresurer - Janice Uh THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 158 containing 1,013.39 S.M. situate at Mile 8.5 on the erections ALL standing being thereon.

(Being aDistrict 2 Storey concrete dwell Secretary - Rosa Arguella Northern Sideand of Hector Creek Road, Western Highway, Belize of Belize more particularly Asst. Secretary - Angela Mena shown and described in a subdivision Plan of Survey by A. R. Marin, Certified Land Surveyor, recorded bedroomsat + 4 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen/laundry/game + 2 por The General Registry in Surveyors Plan Book No. 6 at Folios 170 as Lot No. 158 TOGETHER with all Trustees - Glenda Pech, Elisha Temple, Teresa Gomez, Susely Tun, Yolanda Murray piece parcel being 158 and containing 1,013.39 S.M. situate atofconcrete Mile 8.5 on the[5,110 buildings erections andon beingthe thereon.

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Paradise Village, 8 1/2standing Miles north side George Price Highw “Leaders should influenceALL othersTHAT in such a way that itor builds peopleof up,land encourages, andLot No. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen/laundry/game + 2 porches situate at educates them so they can duplicate this attitude in others. ” Bob Goshen Northern Side of Hector Creek Road, Western Highway, District of8 1/2 Belize more and Lot No. 158Ellis SunBelize Setand Park,Paradise Miles on the northparticularly side of George Priceshown Highway, Belize Mr. Lawrence Mrs.Village, Kimberly Ellis) We encourage women to support each other, take a stand, and embody the motto of the District, the freehold property of Mr. Lawrence Ellis and Mrs. Kimberly Ellis) described in a subdivision Plan of Survey

by A. R. Marin, Certified Land Surveyor, recorded at The General UWG: Meaningful Engagement and Empowerment of Belizean Women! Click here to2. become Lot No. 19 near Mile 10, Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Lot No. 19 near Mile 10, Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District: a UWG member:https://unitedwomensgroup.com/new-members Registry in Surveyors Plan Book No. 6 at Folios2.170 as Lot No. 158 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a 2 Storey concrete dwelling house [5,110 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen/laundry/game + 2 porches situate at Lot No. 158 Sun Set Park, Paradise Village, 8 1/2 Miles on the north side of George Price Highway, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Lawrence Ellis and Mrs. Kimberly Ellis) 2.

Lot No. 19 near Mile 10, Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District: UWG Corozal South West On Saturday, 7th August 2021, the National Executive of the UWG swore in the new REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK Corozal South West United Women’s Group Chapter. Hon. Ramiro Ramirez was in attendance Ladyville/Lords Bank 16 and pledged his continued support to the women of his constituency and to the new Corozal South West UWG Chapter.

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathr Hon. Elvia Vega - Samos also accompanied the National Executive and extended words Mile 10 Belize-Corozal Road, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold freehol of empowerment to all ladies in attendance.

Congratulations to the new Corozal South West UWG Executive.

Mr. Earl Arthurs) President - Xannia Casteneda TERMS: STRICTLY CA REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCKSECTION REGISTRATION BLOCK PARCEL PARCELS Vice President - Nivia Castenada Tresurer - Almadeli Casteneda KEVIN Ladyville/Lords Bank 16 16 6200 Ladyville/Lords Bank 6200 A. CASTILLO Secretary - Merlita Cawich a concrete bungalow house: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen situate at TELEPHONE 223-4488 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 3(Being bedrooms + 2 dwelling bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen situate Asst. Secretary - Joana Cawich at Mile 10 Belize-Corozal Road, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold property of Trustee - Xiomara Patt Website: belizepropertyauction Mile 10 Belize-Corozal Road, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold property ofMr.Ms. Jasmine Middleton and Ms. Jasmine Middleton and Earl Arthurs) Trustee - Edelma Quinones Mr. Earl Arthurs) E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.c Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to emTERMS: STRICTLYCASH power others. - John Maxwell TERMS: STRICTLY CASH Facebook: Belize Auction KEVIN A. CASTILLO We encourage women to support each other, take a stand and embody the motto of TELEPHONE 223-4488 KEVIN A. CASTILLO the UWG: Meaningful Engagement and Empowerment of Belizean Women.

Website: belizepropertyauctions.com TELEPHONE 223-4488 Click here to become a UWG member: https://unitedwomensgroup.com/new-memE-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com bers Facebook: Belize Auctions Website: belizepropertyauctions.com

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BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED a statutory body formed and registered under the Credit Union Act, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, and whose registered office is situated at No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City, Belize District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under and by virtue of a Deed of Mortgage registered at the Land Titles Unit between LAURA HOPE of the one part and HRCU of the other part.

HRCU will at the expiration of three months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below.

ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece, parcel or block of land along the Philip Goldson Highway, near Mile 9 ¼, Ladyville Village, Belize District containing 1651.242 square metres or 0.408 acres, being such land comprised in Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 45 of 2009 dated the 7th day of April, 2009 and more particularly shown and delineated on a Plan of Survey by K. M. Emmanuel, Licensed Land Surveyor, recorded at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan City, Cayo District in Register No. 29 Entry Plan No. 9912 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon the freehold property of LAURA HOPE

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT BELIZE INTEGRAL SECURITY PROGRAMME (BISP) INVITATION TO QUOTE No CABEI-G-001-2021/2147 The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment acting through the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP), funded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has allocated funds towards the cost of supply and delivery of vehicles.

The Ministry now extends an invitation to Suppliers to tender for the below listed items:

GOODS Pickup Trucks

QUANTITY 2

Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of bidding documents inclusive of Specifications free of cost through written request to the below physical address or via electronic mail (email) to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz or you can visit the Ministry of Economic Development’s webpage, www.med.gov.bz to download the bidding documents. Additionally, the Invitation to Quote can be found on the Belize Procurement Notice Board’s webpage https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do Deadline for submission of sealed bids is Monday August 16th, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below.

Electronic Bidding will not be Permitted, and Late submissions will be rejected.

DATED this 3rd day of August 2021 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Project Management Unit 1904 Constitution Drive 2nd Floor, Unit #3 Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) INVITATION TO QUOTE (No CABEI-G-001-2021/2147)

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Prime Minister

JOHN BRICEÑO August 9 – Message of the Week Belize: ONE of 193

Hi everybody.

Just a few short decades ago the United Nations membership stood at 51, today there are still only 193 member states in the entire world.

Belize is one of them. We did not arrive in 2021 as a result of our natural beauty, or the charm of our people, no, we resisted, achieved and continue to struggle. The 1981 Independence phrase: “The Chance To Create A New Society…” still rings strong.

That we are only one of 193 countries should never be a cause for feeling entitled or to expect special treatment, but it should stand as a testament to our duties and responsibilities to ourselves, to our regional neighbors and to the international community.

One year ago, we undertook a massive consultation campaign to develop our plan Belize. In our discussions some important questions kept coming up, like: • How will we reshape, and redesign our economy in a world turned upside down?

• How will we address our land issues?

• Or how will we re order our education and health systems?

These questions must be kept at the front of our minds and hearts as we continue to govern in a world of serious challenge and uncertainty.

One year ago, there was no such thing as a vaccine for Covid-19. Today, we have an effective and safe vaccine to control and contain the coronavirus. We are not even one year into our new government and clearly, we are making strong strides toward our first goals set in our plan Belize: to control Covid-19, steady economic recovery, develop a safe society and of course getting our students back in school safely.

Vaccination is our civic duty to each other. Getting vaccinated means getting back to school, getting our economy on track, and most importantly – saving lives. Of course we also have to keep wearing our facemask, washing our hands regularly and watching our distance.

Because we are Belize at 40 and with hopeful hearts, and steady hands together we will rise.

Thanks, God bless and have a safe week.

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Statement by the Government of Belize

Belmopan. August 6, 2021. 2:00 p.m.

The Government of Belize unequivocally condemns the physical assault on Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, that occurred yesterday outside Parliament in Kingstown.

While the right to assembly is a fundamental freedom in democratic societies, violent protests can never be countenanced. We reject any attempt to introduce violence, hate and undemocratic practices into the political life of the Caribbean Community which has a proud and long history of peace, democratic traditions, and respect for rule of law and human rights.

We call for those responsible for the attack on Prime Minister Gonsalves to be brought to justice.

The Government of Belize stands in solidarity with Prime Minister Gonsalves and the Government and people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and extends its best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.

COCESNA APPOINTS HON. ANDRE PEREZ TO FINANCE COMMITTEE Belize celebrates the first Belizean and first Civil Aviation Minister to be appointed to the Finance Committee of the regional body of Corporación Centroamericana de Servicios de Navegación Aerea (COCESNA).

Hon. Andre Perez has earned Belize that distinguished designation.

Proactively asserting Belize and the development of our Civil Aviation sector among our regional partners and nations.

Civil Aviation is #lifeandlivelihood for our country’s economic advancement.

PUP Belize Rural South is definitely proud.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Moho Bay Area, Belize City, Belize District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described property. Sale currently running PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: FABULOUS WATERWAY PROPERTY and will expire Monday 16thCity, August Moho Bay Area, Belize Belize2021 Districtat 1:30 pm.

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 below described property. Sale Parcel No. 1609 Bay Area, Belize2021 City: currently running and willMoho expire Monday 16th August at 1:30 pm.

Parcel No. 1609 Moho Bay Area, Belize City:

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: VEHICLES - PICKUPS Belize District

BY ORDER of Messrs. The Belize Bank Corporation Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described vehicles. Sales currently running and will expire Monday 23rd August 2021 at the time shown on the website.

REGISTRATION SECTION

PARCEL 1609 (Being a fabulous two-storey concrete dwelling house [3,941 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 3 full walk-in closets Caribbean Shores 45 + Laundry1609 + 3 bathrooms + Powder room+ living/dining/kitchen + 2 verandas + Fully flat concrete roof with railings + 2 storerooms + Garage (4 vehicles parking) and lot [623 sq. yds.] situate 2 from the Moho Bay Area, Belize City, (Being a fabulous two-storey concrete dwelling houselots [3,941 sq.sea ft.]incontaining 4 bedrooms the + freehold 3 full property.) walk-in closets + 3 bathrooms + Powder room+ living/dining/kitchen + Laundry VIEWING AVAILABLE 24 HOURS NOTICE + 2 verandas + Fully flat concrete roof withWITH railings + 2 storerooms + Garage (4 vehicles TERMS: CASH parking) and lot [623 sq. yds.] situate 2 lotsSTRICTLY from the sea in Moho Bay Area, Belize City, KEVIN A. CASTILLO the freehold property.)

TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com VIEWING AVAILABLE WITH 24 HOURS NOTICE Facebook: Belize Auctions Caribbean Shores REGISTRATION SECTION

2013 Ford F-150

2016 Mazda BT50, 4X4

VIEWING AVAILABLE AT NO. 170 BELTEX AVANUE, BELAMA PHASE 1, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE 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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TERMS: STRICTLYCASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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Reminder

to Bus Operators on Seating Capacity Belmopan. August 11, 2021 - The Department of Transport reminds all public transport operators that, in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 9 of 2021, “The provision of public transportation or private transportation is limited to seventy-five per centum of the seating capacity of the public or private transportation.”

Any bus operator who fails to comply with the regulation will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

The Department of Transport will continue to enforce the provisions of the relevant legislation by increasing its surveillance at bus terminals and checkpoints countrywide to ensure that the public health regulations in place are being adhered to.

The department also thanks bus operators who have been complying with the public health regulations to ensure that commuters are safe.

Misleading COVID-19 Document in Circulation

Belmopan. August 9, 2021. 1:00 p.m.

The Attorney General’s Ministry is aware of a form entitled “Belizean Cease and Desist Order for any person to prevent forced injection or any medical procedure or test.”

This form has been handed to employers in the private sector by individuals who are refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The ministry states categorically that there is no court order issued by any court to back up such document. The sharing of the document is misinforming the Belizean public. It is unlawful for persons to engage in misinformation or disinformation of any kind.

As COVID-19 continues to threaten the country’s social and economic wellbeing, the Government of Belize condemns the spreading of misinformation without any medical or legal substantiation. All Belizeans are urged to become informed about their rights and the laws that govern the country.

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THE BELIZE TIMES LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES:

FIRST NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Rory Guity & Sherima Guity are applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Tacos Don Carlos” located at # 115 Freetown Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Pursuant to Section 10 (3) of the Belize Mines and Minerals Act, Chapter 226, Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, Lilian Gaibu for MDL Investments Ltd., has applied to the Honourable Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum & Mining, Notice is hereby given that Byron Barrythrough the Inspector of Mines, Mining Unit; for a more Adolphus is applying for a Restaurant Mining License to dredge sand, silt and mud for the Liquor License to be operated at “Byron Restaurant & Bar” located in Crooked Tree FIRST creation of a marina fromNOTICE an area situated at Mile 5 Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating ½ George Price Highway, and to dredge sand, silt, Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition Pursuant to Section 10 (3) of the Belize Mines and Minerals Act, Chapter 226, Substantive Law 1980. mud,Lilian andGaibu coralforrubble from an area tothe SpanRevised Edition 2011, MDL Investments Ltd., adjacent has applied to Honoura Notice is hereby given that Yue Shao Ruan Resources, ish Lookout forthrough the elevation of of low-lying areas of Natural Petroleum Caye, & Mining, the Inspector Mines, Mining Unit; f is applying for a Convenience Store Liquorto dredge sand, silt and mud for the creation of a marina from an area situated License on Spanish Lookout Caye, which is owned by MDL License to be operated at “R & I Snack Shop” George Price Highway, and to dredge sand, silt, mud, and coral rubble from an area adjacen located at # 7680 Fabers Road, Belize City, Investments Ltd., located approximately 10 miles Lookout Caye, for the elevation of low-lying areas on Spanish Lookout Caye, which is own Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor of Belize Belize District.

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Investments Ltd.,southeast located approximately 10 City, miles southeast of Belize City, District. be mined are bounded within UTM-coordinates: be mined are bounded within UTM-coordinates: Notice is hereby given that Meng Yan is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Angela Hui 88” located at # 9066 Lacroix Blvd., Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Wallace Kurtis Usher & Jenny Yesenia Padron are applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Z’s Corner Store” located at # 6412 Fern Lane, Belize City, Belize District under the The areas Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Wallace Kurtis Usher is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Yu Store” located at # 11 Sarstoon Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Notice is hereby given that Audrey Pyne is Investments Ltd., located approximately 10 miles southeast Belize City, Belize District. cating 1stof Year 2021-22 enapplying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be mined are bounded within UTM-coordinates: be operated at “Ray Rays Eatery” located trance to a High School in the at 2.5 Mls. Philip Goldson Highway, Belize Orange Walk District.

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Notice is hereby given that Adrian Thomas Belgrave is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “A1 Convenience Shop” located at # 82 East Canal, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

The areas Notice is hereby given that Virginia Ruano is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Medina’s Restaurant” located on Regent Street West, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Wen-Te Chang is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “J&C Shop” located at # 40 Racecourse Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Ruo Wei is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “A.B.C Shop” located at # 3724 Central American Blvd., Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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age of 15 for the entire 202122 school year. (SSB Card).

4. In the student’s own handwriting, a 350to be mined comprise approximately fifteen (15) acres. word application essay must be submitted(scan) which will include all of the following: a) Who is the person applying? b) Why is High School education necessary? c) What are the applicant’s educational interest/s in the community? d) Explain a reason/s why you should be awarded the Miss Netty Johnson Scholarship?

The School Acceptance letter, SSB Card, Proof of Financial Need and scan of 350-word Application Essay must be emailed to tonyjim@hotmail.com by Saturday August 21, 2021. Text questions may be forwarded via WhatsApp or SMS text to 675-8380.

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CTC and “Feed the Can Man”

In community spirit and contribution, Corozal Town resident and local businessman Lincoln Eiley definitely leads the way! Through the “Feed the Can Man” garbage drums initiative, Mr. Eiley and his small team have lobbied for the installation of over 70 beautifully-decorated garbage bins throughout our town, with the support of sponsors and donors. An incredible feat!!!

Today in a small but momentous occasion, garbage bins #73, #74, #75 and #76 were installed at the popular Rainbow Beach location, to help to keep the public area clean.

Present were Mayor Rigo Vellos, Deputy Mayor Otoniel Riveroll, Councilor Marleni Tapia, Councilor Baldemar Pech Jr., and Councilor Mike Montalvo who joined Mr. Eiley and the sponsors of the garbage bins for the installation.

The Council also recognises the sponsors: #73 “Slam Dunk the Junk” courtesy Mr. Alberto & Mrs. Canaima Dominguez, Gian & Nia. #74 “Get Vaccinated and Stay Alive” courtesy Dr. Cardo Martinez #75 “One Love” courtesy Mrs. Dawn Heath, Mr. Hector Heath and granddaughter Alana #76 “Keep Corozal Beautiful” courtesy Ms. Claudette Lanneaux - From New York Now it’s the community residents’ turn to keep the area clean and tidy! Feed the cans! Slam Dunk the Junk! KEEP COROZAL CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL!

Exemption Letter for Frontline Workers Belmopan. August 10, 2021.

12:05 p.m.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness informs the public of an exemption letter for frontline workers who test positive for COVID-19.

The exemption letter will be issued by the Ministry of Health & Wellness to frontline workers defined in Statutory Instrument No. 74 of 2021 who test positive for COVID-19 for a period of 90 days.

Frontline workers in possession of this letter will be exempt from presenting a vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 test to their supervisors or employers during that time.

Employers will be responsible for recording the end date of the 90-day period. After the 90 days, the public health regulations in SI No. 74 will then apply and frontline workers will need to present a vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test every two weeks.

The exemption period begins

on the date of the onset of illness.

In the case of persons who tested positive and were asymptomatic, the period begins on the day the COVID-19 test was done.

Letters can be obtained countrywide at the health centers listed below.

Corozal Community Hospital – Corozal Town, Corozal District Northern Regional Hospital – Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District Central Health Region – Belize City, Belize District Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic – San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye Western Regional Hospital – Belmopan, Cayo San Ignacio Community Hospital – San Ignacio Town, Cayo Southern Regional Hospital – Dangriga Town, Stann Creek Independence Polyclinic – Independence Village, Stann Creek Punta Gorda Community Hospital – Punta Gorda Town, Toledo Isabel Palma Polyclinic – San Antonio, Toledo

BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED a statutory body formed and registered under the Credit Union Act, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, and whose registered office is situated at No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City, Belize District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under and by virtue of a Deed of Mortgage registered at the Land Titles Unit between PETER ROY WILLIAMS of the one part and HRCU of the other part.

HRCU will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below.

ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 43 situate in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District comprising 827.664 square metres being more particularly delineated and shown on a Plan of Survey No. 745 of 2000 dated 7th August 2000 by G. E. Valdez, Licensed Land Surveyor, recorded at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan City, Cayo District attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 745 of 2000 dated 30th August 2000 and registered as Plan No. 1992 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

DATED this 11th day of August 2021 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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Why Biden Called Cuba a “Failed State”

By Assad Shoman Nobody who knows the minimal facts took President Biden seriously when he said recently that Cuba was a failed state. Everyone knows he was just pandering to the small but economically and politically powerful Miami-based clique that he feels could determine whether he can win back Florida.

The irony is that he pretended to condemn the Cuban state as “failed” on an issue where the USA has been among the worst in the world—the handling of the COVID pandemic. The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, a highly respected US body, reports that case fatality in the USA is 1.7%, whereas in Cuba, despite the current surge, it is 0.8%. And while deaths per 100,000 in the USA is 190, in Cuba it is 32.(1) (The relevant figures for Belize are 2.3% and 87.) None of the horrific scenes of people unattended in dozens of hospitals all over the USA have been replicated in Cuba, despite the fact that the US blockade (condemned by the entire world except Israel) makes it very difficult for Cuba to get medical supplies.

This week, a few scientists in Cuba wrote an open letter to President Biden asking him to reflect on his words. The full text of that letter appears below: ------------------President Biden: You recently referred to Cuba at a White House saying: ‘I would be prepared to give significant amounts of vaccines if… an international organization would administer those vaccines and do it in a way that average citizens would have access to those vaccines.’

You also called Cuba a ‘failed state’.

These statements surprised many, including those in the U.S. who have first-hand exposure to Cuba’s health system. They also rankled with frontline Cuban health workers risking their lives to contain the COVID epidemic in our country. They do not reflect Cuban reality, and we deplore that disinformation by malicious political players is influencing your policy decisions. As scientists, doctors, and concerned citizens, we believe it’s worth fact-checking three assumptions implicit in what you said.

Assumption one: International intervention is needed to ensure all Cubans receive vaccines.

Assumption two: Cuba’s response to the pandemic has been dismal, symptomatic of a ‘failed state’.

Assumption three: U.S.-supplied vaccines are the only route to guarantee COVID-19 immunization for Cuba’s 11 million people.

Vaccines Produced and Applied in Cuba Let’s take these one by one: the first assumption – that intervention is needed to guarantee vaccine access for all Cubans – suggests that vaccine rollout in Cuba is inefficient and discriminatory. But the data does not support this. In fact, as both UNICEF and the World Health Organization have confirmed, childhood (not Covid-19) vaccination rates are over 99%. Immunization is part of our country’s uni-

Clinical trials for the under-18 are advances and vaccination of that population could start in September.

versal public health system, free to all Cubans regardless of socioeconomic status, politics, religion, sex, or race.

The national immunization program, created in 1962, covers the whole country. Since 1999, all Cubans have been protected against 13 potentially fatal diseases, including diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Eight of these vaccines are manufactured in Cuba.

As a result of high vaccination rates, we have not had a single case of measles. In contrast, the CDC confirmed 1,282 measles cases in the United States in 2019, with only 74% of children receiving all CDC-recommended vaccines.

The Finlay Vaccine Institute in Havana developed the world’s first effective vaccine against meningitis B (meningococcal disease) in 1989.

The annual incidence of meningococcal disease in Cuba dropped from 14.4/100,000 population before vaccination to less than 0.1/100,000 since 2008— eliminating the illness as a public health problem in the country.

Several factors explain the success of Cuba’s national vaccination program: people trust the easily accessible neighborhood family doctors and nurses, and the health professionals at their community polyclinics—making vaccine hesitancy very rare. In turn, the health system’s organizational capacities make vaccine rollout fast and dependable. Finally, Cuban biotechnological research and production centers are well integrated with the needs of the public health system.

Working partnerships on vaccination have been carried out with the World Health Organization and UNICEF. But none of these has ever suggested the need to step in to administer vaccines in Cuba. Rather, Cuban vaccine experts have been called upon to assist in global efforts to eliminate polio, and our production facilities have been tapped by WHO to export urgently needed vaccines to the ‘meningitis belt’ in sub-Saharan Africa.

Response to the Pandemic Assumption two: Cuba’s ‘failed’ pandemic response. It is puzzling why, with so many real COVID catastrophes in the Western Hemisphere, only Cuba is labeled a ‘failed state’. Cuba has indeed seen a recent spike in cases that threatens to overwhelm the health system in parts of the country. However, it’s response has been more effective than many other nations that have not received

this harsh criticism from the U.S. All countries are now challenged with new COVID variants, such as Delta, often driving sharp increases in cases. Cuba is no exception. What makes Cuba unique is the need to manage the epidemic under a crippling financial, trade and economic embargo enforced by the U.S. Government for the last six decades. The 243 additional restrictions slapped on by the Trump administration—each one of them still in place under your presidency—were intended to close the blockade’s few remaining loopholes, and thus choke off revenues to Cuba. This reduces the cash available to buy medical supplies and food, and delays in the arrival of materials to the country.

Assumption three: the only route to COVID immunity in Cuba is through U.S.-supplied vaccines. This ignores the fact that more than two million Cubans, or nearly 30.2 % of the population, have already been fully vaccinated with Cuban developed vaccines.

The Abdala vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Cuban regulatory authority on July 9,

The two Cuban-made Vaccines currently being used in Cuba. Over 10 million doses have been applied.

making it the first vaccine to achieve this status in Latin America. Abdala achieved 92% efficacy in Phase III clinical trials, while the Soberana Vaccine achieved 91% and is also close to emergency use authorization. At the current rate, the entire population of the island could be fully vaccinated

by October or November. Difficulties in rollout, including imports of vital vaccine ingredients, are due primarily to the financial squeeze of U.S. sanctions.

Roll Back Trump If the U.S. Government really wanted to help Cubans, it could roll back the 243 Trump-era measures— possible with the stroke of the president’s pen. Congress could also lift sanctions altogether, as demanded each year by overwhelming votes at the UN General Assembly by the nations of the world.

During the pandemic, science reiterates that (politics aside) we are all in this together. All of us are threatened not only by disease but also by the unprecedented challenge of climate change. In this context, health systems of all countries should support each other, not undermine one another; and cooperation should be the order of the day. More so, taking into consideration the alarming dearth of vaccines worldwide, especially dangerous for middle and low-income

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countries. A number of them have already shown an interest in acquiring the Cuban vaccines, and we would argue that such a Cuban contribution to vaccine equity should be applauded by the Biden administration, not stifled. The Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 (Part II.6) explicitly bans exports to Cuba from the U.S. in cases in which: ‘the item to be exported could be used in the production of any biotechnological product,’ including vaccines.

Cuba and the USA Should Cooperate For Good A reminder of what the two countries can do together was the joint work during the Western African Ebola virus epidemic (2013–2016), when both nations strove to contain disease and save lives. Obviously, the U.S. and Cuban governments differ on fundamental issues. Yet the world is full of such discrepancies. The essential question, not only for Cuba and the U.S., but also for human civilization, is whether nations can respect each other enough to live along sideby-side and cooperate.

President Biden, you can do much good if you move in the right direction and take into consideration what most Cubans living in the island desire. This does not include ignoring and weakening its public health system, but it does include respect for the nation’s achievements. Let us hope that the shared threats posed by the Covid pandemic will lead to more cooperation, not more confrontation. History will be the sole judge.

[Signed by scientists, doctors and concerned citizens from Cuba and the world] ---------------------Biden won’t read that letter, and if he did he wouldn’t understand it.

A tiny country next door blockaded by the USA for sixty plus years has developed its own vaccines against Covid and its entire population will be vaccinated by the end of 2021?

Where there is equal health for all while millions in the richest country in history are without adequate health care? Impossible! Biden’s whole mind-set is governed by belief in the free market capitalist system based on inequality, where the wealthiest 1 percent of families hold about 40 percent of all wealth. People in Belize and in other countries in the hemisphere must not be allowed to think that a socialist economy is capable of producing a more just society than a capitalist one. Such a country must be labelled a “failed state” and more sanctions must be imposed, and maybe someday it will fail. Biden is the 13th US President to work towards that goal.

1) https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ data/mortality 2) The distribution of wealth in the United States and implications for a net worth tax - Equitable Growth Editor’s Note: Except for the letter, the article above is generally the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the People’s United Party.

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BUILDING AND STRONG Min. Julius Espat, Infrastructure Development and Housing

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Min. Jose Mai, Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise

‘Before you relax, Get Vax!’ Min. Michel Chebat and HW Team Pitahaya Field Day

Ramiro Ramirez, Corozal Southwest

Frontlines in August Pine Ridge

APR, Shipyard and Indian Creek Line up

Collaborating w/ OWTC New small water reservoir for Estrella Libertad

Mayor Sharon Palacio (BMP) and Councillor Doreth Pascascio (OWTC) Trekking in San Marcus, Toledo

House to house Health Education

At Seashore Park, collaborating with the Blue Economy

Hon. Marconi Leal, Belize Rural North

Hon. Jorge Espat, Cayo West

Corozal Town Council

Representing Belize well at African Women in Leadership Conference in Georgia

Min. Kareem Musa, Home Affairs & New Growth Industries

Initial work on the main boulevard at Maxboro, Sandhill

Milin in Calla Creek

Orange Walk Town Council

Last Stage of Familiarization, Belize City

Hon. Kevin Bernard, OWS Rep and Youth, Sports & E-Governance

Customer Service Unit Training Needed machinery, a 84k dollar purchase

At work

Diplomacy with the ROCT Embassy at Lamanai

Working on the Road to Santa Martha

Aiding young entrepreneurs

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TAIWAN EMBASSY TALKS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT BELIZE INTEGRAL SECURITY PROGRAMME (BISP) INVITATION TO QUOTE No CABEI-G-002-2021/2147 The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment acting through the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP), funded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has allocated funds towards the cost of supply and delivery of Computers and other Office Equipment.

The Ministry now extends an invitation to Suppliers to tender for the below listed items:

Ambassador David Kuan-Chou Chien was pleased to have a meaningful discussion about women empowerment and enhancing foreign investments issues with Ms. Narda Garcia, C.E.O. of the Office of Prime Minister, Ms. Tanya Santos, C.E.O. of the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Ms. Thea Garcia-Ramirez, President of The National Women’s Commission and Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Executive Director of BELTRAIDE on August 6, 2021.

The Embassy will continue to work closely with the Government of Belize to further improve the benefit and welfare of the people of Belize. #womenempowerment #investment

Belize Department of Civil Aviation holds First Stakeholder Consultation Meeting The aviation industry in Belize is expanding not only in the commercial sector but also in the general (military, humanitarian, medevac, executive and private) aviation which simultaneously create an impact in other aeronautical sectors. For instance, the increase of air traffic in the Belizean airspace, ground handling operations, air transport, to mention a few that require attention to meet demands and comply with the standards and recommended practices established by ICAO. The Belize Department of Civil Aviation held its first stakeholder consultation meeting as part of the initial phase of the Terminal Control Area (TMA) Expansion Project. The Director of BDCA along with team members met with the aviation stakeholders/industry in Belize to brief them on Belize’s present airspace structure and the intentions of improving the same.

The objectives of the meeting were the following: a. To provide a brief overview of Belize’s present airspace structure, its capacity and the available ATM & CNS

infrastructure. b. To present the current challenges in air transport operations c. To inform the industry of the reorganization and redesign concept of Belizean airspace to meet demands.

Officials representing entities such as Belize Airports Authority, Belize Airport Concession Company, COCESNA, Tropic Air Ltd, Maya Island Air Ltd, BDF Airwing, Caribee Air Services, Astrum Helicopters, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Aero Dispatch Services, and the Private Aeronautical Sector, attended this important convocation.

BT Note: The success of the airline industry of tremendously important to the success of the Belizean economy. Even as Tourism and Agriculture are marching forward, none can claim success if the airline industry does not function in its entirety. PlanBelize is an all-inclusive framework that needs an airline industry both restored to past glory and beyond to other levels. The innovative vision of the Minister, CEO and team are claiming small victory after victory in a new Ministry that is showing ministry-level maturity. This meeting is one of those small victories.

GOODS Desk Top Computer Lap Top Computers Projector Multi-Function Color Printer

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Digital Camera Binder Paper Shredder Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Portable External Hard Drive

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Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of bidding documents inclusive of Specifications free of cost through written request to the below physical address or via electronic mail (email) to projectcoordinator. bisp@med.gov.bz or you can visit the Ministry of Economic Development’s webpage, www.med.gov. bz to download the bidding documents. Additionally, the Invitation to Quote can be found on the Belize Procurement Notice Board’s webpage https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do Deadline for submission of sealed bids is Monday August 30th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below.

Electronic Bidding will not be Permitted, and Late submissions will be rejected.

Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Project Management Unit 1904 Constitution Drive 2nd Floor, Unit #3 Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) INVITATION TO QUOTE (No CABEI-G-002-2021/2147)

NOTICE

GOVERNNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 9/2021 Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.00.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the Central Securities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable at par 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 18 August 2021 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 17 November 2021.

Each tender must be for $200 or a multiple of $200 and must specify to five decimal places the amount, which is offered for each one hundred dollars face value of the Bills sought.

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 13 August 2021.

The Auction on the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 18 August 2021.

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

Bank: Central Bank of Belize Account: GLICORP0402627 The Government of Belize reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all tenders in whole or in part.

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE Notices are placed on Central Bank of Belize Website (www.centralbank.org. bz) 9 July 2021

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THE BELIZE TIMES

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Continuing the Work in Port Loyola - 10/8/21

PUBLIC SALES: PROPERTIES Belama Phase 1, Belize City; TheAUCTION Placencia Residences; Seine Bight Village, Pensinsula PeninBelama Phase 1, Belize City; The Placencia Residences; Seine Bight Village, Pensinsula Peninsula & sula & Pomona Village Extension , Stann Creek District; Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District Pomona Village Extension , Stann Creek District; Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District

BY ofof thethe Mortgagees Messrs.

TheThe Belize BankBank Corporation Limited Messrs.

The Belize BYORDER ORDER Mortgagees Messrs.

Belize Corporation Limited Messrs.

The Bank Belize Bank International Limited andand Messrs.

The The Belize BankBank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and International Limited Messrs.

Belize Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana areare selling ONLINE viavia belizepropertyauctions.com those those properties appearing below. below.

ChristianaR.R.Castillo Castillo selling ONLINE belizepropertyauctions.com properties appearing th Sales andand willwill expire onAUCTION Monday 16 16th August 2021 at the at times on the website.

Salescurrently currentlyrunning running expire on Monday August 2021 theshown times shown on the website.

PUBLIC SALES: PROPERTIES 1.

Parcel No. 2407/1 Samuel Crescent, Belama Phase 1, Village, BelizePensinsula City: Peninsula & Belama Phase 1, Belize Haynes City; The Placencia Residences; Bight PUBLIC AUCTION SALES:Seine PROPERTIES

1. Parcel No. 2407/1 Haynes 1, Belize Pomona Samuel Village Extension , Stann Crescent, Creek District; Belama Punta GordaPhase Town, Toledo District City:

Belama Phase 1, Belize City; The Placencia Residences; Seine Bight Village, Pensinsula Peninsula &

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Corporation Limited Messrs. The Belize Bank Pomona Village Extension , Stann Creek District; Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District International Limited and Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and BYChristiana ORDER R. of Castillo the Mortgagees Bank Corporation Limited Messrs.appearing The Belize Bank are sellingMessrs.

ONLINEThe via Belize belizepropertyauctions.com those properties below.

International Limited and Messrs.

Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Kevin A.website.

Castillo and Sales currently running and willThe expire on Monday 16th August 2021 at Auctioneers the times shown on the Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com those properties appearing below.

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Parcel No. 2407/1 Samuel Haynes Crescent, Belama Phase 1, Belize City: Sales currently running and will expire on Monday 16th August 2021 at the times shown on the website.

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Parcel No. 2407/1 Samuel Haynes Crescent, Belama Phase 1, Belize City:

Hon. Gilroy Usher, Area Representative for Port Loyola, the PUP Port Loyola Committee, and the PUP Port Loyola United Women’s Group serving the residents of the division together.

REGISTRATION SECTION PARCELS Registration Section BLOCKBlock Parcel Caribbean Shores 16 2407/1 2407/1 Caribbean Shores 16 (Being a two-storey timber/concrete dwelling house [2,576 sq. ft.]: Ground Floor – two apartments (Being two-storey timber/concrete dwelling house [2,576 sq. ft.]: Ground Floor – +two each a containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor - 3 bedrooms 2 apartments Registration Section Block Parcel each containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor Haynes - 3 bedrooms + 2 bathCaribbean 16 meters] situate 2407/1 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen andShores lot [380.516 square on Samuel Crescent, rooms + living/dining/kitchen lotdwelling [380.516 meters] situate on apartments Samuel Haynes Crescent, (Being two-storey timber/concrete house square [2,576 ft.]: Ground Floor – two Belama Phase 1,a Belize City, theand leasehold property of Ms.sq.Elizabeth Villanueva.) each1,containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First FloorParcel -Villanueva.)

3 bedrooms + 2 Registration Section Block Belama Belize City, leasehold property of Ms. Elizabeth 2. No. 1486 Phase West Wind Drive, Thethe Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [380.516 square meters] situate on Samuel Haynes Crescent, Caribbean Shores

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2. No. 1486 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Belama Phase 1, timber/concrete Belize City, the leasehold property Ms. Elizabeth Villanueva.)

(Being a two-storey dwelling house of [2,576 sq. ft.]: Ground Floor – two apartments Stann 2.each No. containing 1486 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann- Creek District: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 3 bedrooms +2 Creek District: bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [380.516 square meters] situate on Samuel Haynes Crescent, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, the leasehold property of Ms. Elizabeth Villanueva.)

2. No. 1486 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

Full medium-sized butane gas tank donated for use in food vending which provides for a daily livelihood.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELPARCEL REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Placencia North 36 36 1486 Placencia North 1486 (Being a three storey timber/vinyl dwelling house: Ground Floor 28 ft.

X 59 ft. + porch 8 ft.

X Placencia North 36 1486 (Being a three storey timber/vinyl dwelling house: Ground Floor 28 ft. X 59 ft. + porch28 8 ft. ft. X 28 ft. containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + utility room + storage under containing staircase; 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom +ft.living/dining/kitchen + laundry + utility +room + storage under First Floor: 22 ft. X 43dwelling + porch 5house: ft. X 22Ground ft. containing master + walk-in (Being a three storey timber/vinyl Floor 28bedroom ft. X 59 bathroom ft. ++porch 8 ft. X 28 ft. containREGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL+ walk-in staircase; First Floor: ft. X 5 attic ft. X(access 22 ft.tocontaining master bedroom bathroom closet; Second22 Floor: 10 43 ft. Xft.10+ft.porch viewing all three floors via internal concrete staircase ing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + utility room + storage under staircase; Placencia North 36 via 1486 with timber lot squareattic meters (1099.95tosquare yards)] situate on internal West Windconcrete Drive, The closet; Second Floor:steps) 10 ft.andX 10[919.702 ft. viewing (access all three floors staircase Firsttimber Floor: ft.and X 43 ft. +Placencia porch 5 ft. meters X house: 22 ft.(1099.95 containing master bedroom +8West bathroom + walk-in (Being a22 three storey dwelling Ground Floor 28freehold ft. X 59 ft. + porch ft.

X Wind 28 ft. Drive, Placencia Residences, Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the property ofon Mr. Ron with steps) lottimber/vinyl [919.702 square square yards)] situate The closet; Oczkowski andX Ms.10 Bell.) + living/dining/kitchen containing 210 bedrooms +Barbara 1ft. bathroom + utilityvia room + storage under Second Floor: ft. viewing attic (access to all+ laundry three floors internal Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of concrete Mr. Ron staircase with *******NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request******* staircase; First Floor: 22 ft. X square 43 ft. + porch 5 ft.(1099.95 X 22 ft. containing master bedroom +on bathroom + walk-in timber steps) and [919.702 meters squarePeninsula, yards)] situate West Wind Drive, The PlaOczkowski and2108 Ms.lot Barbara Bell.)

3. No. Wind Drive, Placenciaattic Residences, Placencia Creek District: closet; SecondWest Floor: 10 ft.

X 10The ft. viewing (access to all three floors viaStann internal concrete staircase

cencia Residences, Placencia Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ron Oczkowski *******NB. Restrictions onPeninsula, use ofsquare Property is (1099.95 available upon yards)] request******* with timber steps) and lot [919.702 meters square situate on West Wind Drive, The and2108 Ms. Barbara Bell.)

3. No. West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ron District: *******NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request******* Oczkowski and Ms. Barbara Bell.) *******NB. on use The of Property is available upon request******* 3. No. 2108 WestRestrictions Wind Drive, Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann 3. No. 2108 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: Creek District: REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2108 (Being a two-storey concrete building [32 ft. X 32 inclusive of a porch 5 ft. X 16 ft. + back porch 5 ft. wide containing Ground Floor: master bedroom + walk-in closet + bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + half bathroom REGISTRATION + laundry room; Second SECTION Floor: 1 bedroom + closet + bathroom (access via internal concrete & BLOCK PARCEL

Placencia North 36 2108 (Being a two-storey concrete building [32SECTION ft. X 32 BLOCK inclusive of PARCELS a porchBLOCK 5 ft. X 16 ft. + backPARCEL porch 5 ft. wide REGISTRATION REGISTRATION SECTION Placencia North+ walk-in closet + bathroom +36living/dining/kitchen 2108+ half containing Ground Floor: master bedroom Placencia North (Being a two-storey concrete building ft. X 3236 inclusive porch 5 ft. X 16 ft. +via back porch 5concrete ft. wide & bathroom + laundry room; Second Floor:[32 1 bedroom + closetof+a2108 bathroom (access internal

A $500.00 in cash recontaining Ground Floor: master bedroom + walk-in closet + bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + half (Being a two-storey concrete building ft. X 32+ inclusive of a porch 5 ft.

16 ft.concrete + back &porch 5 ft. wide bathroom + laundry room; Second Floor:[32 1 bedroom closet + bathroom (access viaX internal ceived from Digi towards containing Ground Floor: master bedroom + walk-in closet + bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + half bathroom + laundry room; Second Floor: 1 bedroom + closet + bathroom (access via internal concrete & staircase)] and lot [937.060 S.M.]S.M.] situate on West WindWind Drive,Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia tiled staircase)] and lot [937.060 situate on West The Placencia Residences, Placencia our Annual Back to School tiled Peninsula, StannStann Creek District.)

Peninsula, District.) tiled staircase)] andCreek lot [937.060 S.M.] situate on West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia *******NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request******* Restrictions on use Property available upon request******* tiled staircase)] and lot [937.060 S.M.] situate onof West Wind is Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann*******NB. Creek District.)

Program 4.

Parcel No. 1523 Village, Stann Creek District: Peninsula, StannSeine CreekBight District.) *******NB. Restrictions on use of Placencia Property isPeninsula, available upon request******* 4.

4.

4. Parcel No. 1523 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: *******NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available uponStann request******* Parcel No. 1523 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Creek District: Parcel No. 1523 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION REGISTRATION SECTIONBLOCK PARCELS BLOCK PARCEL REGISTRATION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia 36 1523 Placencia North North SECTION 36 1523 Placencia North 36 REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK (Being a two storey timber/concrete dwelling house containing: Ground Floor - Open Area [21 PARCEL ft.1523 x 21 ft.]; (Being a two two storey storeytimber/concrete timber/concrete dwelling house containing: Ground Floor Open Area [21xft.

21 ft.]; Placencia North 36ft.- xOpen house containing: Ground Floor Area [21 1523 ft.

21xwith ft.]; First Floor - 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom +dwelling living/dining/kitchen + verandah [27 27 ft.]

TOGETHER First Floor 3bedrooms bedrooms 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + verandah [27 27[21 ft.]ft.TOGETHER (Being a two timber/concrete dwelling house containing:+Ground Floor Area x 21 ft.]; First Floor --3storey ++ 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen verandah [27 -ft.Open x 27ft. ft.]x TOGETHER with lot [608 S.M.] situate west of the Placencia Road in the Village of Seine Bight, Placencia Peninsula, Stann with lot S.M.] [608 S.M.] of the in the Village of[27 Seine Peninsula, First Floor - 3 bedrooms + 1ofwest bathroom + Placencia living/dining/kitchen +ofverandah ft.Placencia xBight, 27 ft.]Placencia TOGETHER with lot [608 situatesituate west the Placencia Road in Road the Village Seine Bight, Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Sherlette Augustine) Stann Creek the freehold property of Ms. Sherlette lot [608 S.M.]District, situate west ofproperty the Placencia in the VillageAugustine) of Seine Bight, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold of Ms. Road Sherlette Augustine) 5. Lot No. 59A Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District: Creek District, the freehold property of Ms.Stann Sherlette Augustine) 5. Lot No. 59A Pomona Village Extension, Creek District: Lot Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District: 5. 5.

Lot No.No. 59A59A Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District:

A young resident assisted with $250.00 towards the construction supplies for housing.

ALL ALL THAT piecepiece or parcel of land being LotLot No.No. 59A, comprising 696.567 square metres situate in Pomona THAT orparcel parcel ofland land being 59A, comprising 696.567 square ALL THAT piece or of being Lot No. 59A, comprising 696.567 squaremetres metressituate situateininPomona Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize shown on on Plan 504504 of of 2011 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 59A, comprising 696.567 square metres situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize shown Plan 2011 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize shown on Plan 504 of 2011 attached to Minister’s FiatNo. 504 of 2011 more particularly shown andand delineated on on a Plan of of Survey byby Licensed Kirk.

M. Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize shown on Plan 504 of 2011 attached toSurveyor Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 504 of 2011 more particularly shown delineated a Plan Survey LicensedSurveyor Kirk.

M. (Grant) No. 504 of 2011 more particularly shown and delineated on a Plan of Survey by Licensed SurveyEmmanuel recorded at the Lands andand Surveys Department, District ininRegister 504 of registered 2011registered moreand particularly shown delineated on a Plan of SurveyBelmopan, by LicensedCayo Surveyor Kirk.

M. Emmanuel and recorded at and the Lands Surveys Department, Belmopan, Cayo District Register29 29 or Kirk. M.Emmanuel registered and recorded at the Lands and Surveys Department, Belmopan, Cayo Emmanuel registered andbungalow recorded at the house Lands and[approx.

Surveys Department, Belmopan, Cayo District in Register 8087.

(Being a concrete dwelling house 935 sq. ft.] containing 3bedrooms bedrooms +11bathroom bathroom + 29 8087.District (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling [approx.

935 sq. ft.] containing 3 + + in Register 29 8087. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [approx. 935 sq. ft.] containing 3 8087. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [approx.

935 S.M.] sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms +Extension, 1 bathroomStann + living/dining/kitchen + balcony TOGETHER with [696.567 situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann living/dining/kitchen + balcony TOGETHER with lot lot situate in Pomona Village bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen +[696.567 balcony S.M.] TOGETHER with lot [696.567 S.M.] situate in living/dining/kitchen + balcony TOGETHER with lot Williams) [696.567 S.M.] situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Thurman CreekPomona District, the freehold property of Creek Mr. Thurman Village Extension, Stann District,Williams) the freehold property of Mr. Thurman Williams) Creek the freehold property ofTown, Mr. Thurman Williams) No.District, 1092 Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: 6. 6.No. 1092 SixthSixth Street, Punta Gorda Toledo District: 6. 6. No. No.1092 1092 Sixth Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: SixthStreet, Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Block Parcel Punta GordaRegistration Section 42 1092 Registration Block Parcel PuntaSection Gorda 42 1092 Registration Section Block Parcel Punta Gorda 42 1092 (Being a small masonry block building [16[16 ft. X ft.]ft.] + zinc shed andand lotlot [713.37 situate on on Sixth Punta Gorda 42 1092S.Y.] (Being a small masonry block building ft.24 X 24 + zinc shed [713.37 S.Y.] situate Sixth (Being aPunta small masonry block building [16[16 ft.the X 24 ft.]ft.] + property zinc shed and lotFern [713.37 S.Y.] situate Street, Gorda Town, Toledo District, ofof Ms. Carin Gutierrez).

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

Street, PuntaPunta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the the freehold property of of Ms. Fern Street, Gorda Town, Toledo District, freehold property Ms. FernCarin CarinGutierrez).

Gutierrez).

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15 AUG

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2021

FIVE BELIZEAN NURSES COMPLETE THEIR 18-MONTHS TRAINING IN CHI-MEI HOSPITAL OF TAIWAN Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries, Government of Belize Invitation for Bids

The Government of Belize (GOB), acting through the Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries, has allocated public funds toward the cost of the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The Ministry now invites sealed bids for the supply and delivery of the following equipment: The Government of Belize (GOB) intends to purchase the below listed equipment:

Aug 05, 2021, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE - The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is pleased to announce that five outstanding Belizean nurses, Viviane Villas, Sheila Dominguez, Lusbei Can, Elvita Choco and Enelie Alfaro, have excelled and completed their 18-month Operating Room (ORN) Training Programs at the Chi-Mei Hospital in Taiwan on August 5th, 2021, and will return to Belize in the end of August.

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) not only congratulates these 5 nurses on their completion of training, but also appreciates all the help extended by the Chi-Mei Hospital to Belize.

This training was based on a “Letter of Intent” (LOI), signed between Chi-Mei Hospital of Taiwan and the Ministry of Health of Belize, in February, 2019. Under this LOI, five Belizean nurses were selected to receive operating room training pro-

grams on General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery in Taiwan in March, 2020.

During the training period, those nurses were required to submit their monthly reports and they finished and excelled in all the exams in Chi-Mei Hospital. According to ChiMei Hospital, their brilliant performances and diligent efforts were highly recognized by their instructors. The Embassy would like to take this opportunity to applaud their study achievements and look forward to welcoming their contributions to Belize.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought enormous challenges for both Taiwan and Belize. Under these dire circumstances, the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will continue to collaborate with Belize to develop more resilient healthcare systems in both Taiwan and Belize to be able to save the precious lives in our countries. (E)

ITEM

QUANTITY

Protective cover all jumpsuits with hood, attached boots and elastic wrist (Level C protection or equivalent, size XL) NIOSH-approved N95 respirators 3-ply non-woven face mask with ear loops Sterile latex surgical powdered gloves (size 7.5) Nitrile powder-free examination gloves (sizes S, M, L and XL) Disposable polyethylene aprons (2-Mil) Disposable polypropylene isolation gowns or lab coats (size XL) Disposable, waterproof, slip-resistant shoe covers (size L) Disposable bouffant caps (21 inch)

1,000 500 12,000 3,000 12,000 1,800 1,800 3,000 2,700

Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of the Bidding Documents in English, free of cost, on the submission by visiting https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org of a written application to the address below. Or further information may be obtained by writing to the email address given below.

All bids must be delivered, in sealed envelopes, to the address below no later than 0900 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, September 06, 2021. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.

Bids will be opened at 0915 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, September 06, 2021, at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries at the below address, in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries Papi’s Building 1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan Telephone number: 205-2164 Email E-mail: info@forensics.gov.bz

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2021

THE BELIZE TIMES

THINK ABOUT IT DELTA DI YA The feared Delta strain of coronavirus is in Belize.

Infections are rising and so are deaths from Covid-19. For the past year and a half we Belizeans have been battling this deadly virus. Just about, three hundred and fifty Belizeans have lost their lives. Thousands have been infected and they have suffered but they survived.

Covid has attacked when we were down and almost out. Thirteen years of the worst government which stole and squandered all our monies; including our boledo and lottery.

Now comes Delta.

Let’s redouble our efforts. Let us resolve to do all we can, every which way we can.

Masks in morning, masks in the evening, masks for early night.

Sanitize! Sanitize! Sanitize. Wash ‘we’ hands every time we touch something or someone. Sanitize money every time we hold it from someone.

Not enough persons are keeping social distance.

Do everything you can to help reduce any chance of spreading the virus.

Those who know better than us say that Delta is more infections, more dangerous than the first Covid in 2020.

We are in a war. A peculiar, strange and unusual conflict. The enemy cannot be seen or heard. When it attacks you, you don’t even know until you done get it.

We are poor but we are strong and sensible people. We must do all we can to avoid getting infected. We must prevent the spread of Covid. The last thing we need is for infections to spread to a level where the country has to undergo a lock-down.

Masks, sanitize and distance.

Every one of us must do our part.

THE SEA IS DANGEROUS Robinson Point, 13 miles from Belize City, depending on where you set sail from if you launch at Old Belize marina, it is about 11 miles.

The surrounding areas at Robinson Point and its little islands are a rich nesting grounds for migrating turtles.

The area is also awash with pirates. These are criminals armed and dangerous who are pulling up on fishermen and robbing them. They also steal fish and fish traps. They steal from the small fishing camps and they have stolen zinc, windows and furnishings.

It’s becoming very dangerous out there and for the surrounding areas.

Imagine, on the open sea our fishing folks are being terrified by bandits and criminals. And we haven’t even mentioned the cocaine buccaneers.

There is talk of a biggish, blueish boat coming from the vicinity of Yarborough armed with a teck-9 submachine gun. Flanked by a smaller whiteish skiff.

The fishing cooperatives need to help its member to obtain licensed firearms.

Their lives are in danger.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWERFUL The government is entrusted with many important matters. Our army police, our taxes, our safety on the roads and in our camp communities. Almost every aspects of our lives and our livelihoods.

One important area of responsibility is the Archives department. This is where a group of dedicated public officers take care of our history and important documents.

Education Minister Francis Fonseca has often mentioned the need to make archive documents and records more available to Belizeans. As a man who holds not one but two university degrees, he is very aware of the importance of knowledge and information. One of his commitments is to find a way to start putting historic information on the internet.

We know that Bill Gates foundation financed a library project in Jamaica. We also know that UNESCO may be of some help. And what of our merchants of Venice and Chinese and Indians millionaires.

Making our knowledge and our history available is visionary and progressive and something we all support.

MORE UDP CORRUPTION The UDP government, which ruined our country, was awash in corruption. Years and years of corruption piled up in their bank accounts.

Every program they touched, every project they put in place were all infested with corruption. Roads, bridges, streets, roundabouts, school buildings, fire station-everything was a hustle, a kickback, a thieving.

Latest exposure comes in a detailed Audit Report about the poor people’s grocery assistance. Under the UDP, most ministers decided who can and who can’t get a little help with groceries on a regular basis, PUP supporters, no matter how poor and how much their innocent children needed help, would never, could never expect a little rice, flour and beans.

A certain sista bee refused to cooperate with the Auditor General and although some shadiness has been uncovered there are sticky questions yet to be answered.

The so-called pantry program was a big hustle for the UDP and sad to say some public officers let us down.

On another level, Belizeans want to know what is happening with our Boledo and Lottery which were stolen by the UDP government and as Minister Julius Espat has inti-

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mated frustratingly, when will the police arrest certain former Ministers whose misdeeds have been documented.

15 AUGUST -EAST INDIANS On the 15th August, India, after a long, long struggle finally achieved its independence in 1947 from the British colonial masters.

We take this opportunity to congratulate the nation of India and its handful of so called east Indians who live in Belize.

We also wish to call on whoever is the representative of India in Belize, to double and triple India’s support and assistance to us. Be it in sports, musical instruments, scholarships marine and agricultural upliftment and technology.

CUBA Did you know that Cuba has developed its own home-grown Covid vaccination?

What an amazing nation of industrious and talented people.

These brothers and sisters have been under the hammer for a long time. From one generation to a next. For 50 years they have been forced to suffer under the boots of the mighty U.S.A. How much longer can they take it? How much longer can this go on? They have to ration food and clothing and gas and electricity.

We Belizeans don’t know how lucky and blessed we are compared to Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, and many other nations.

IMMIGRATION A Belizean American family came to beautiful Belize for a third time. They delighted in Caye Caulker, and the interior at Mountain Pine Ridge. All of them were born in America.

Their mother was born in Belize and, like thousands of Belizeans in the 1960s and 1970s, migrated to USA for a better life.

Back then America was like a land of milk and honey. Nowadays the milk is sour and the honey ain’t sweet.

One of the Belizean-Americans wanted to obtain the certificate to which she is entitled to show proof she is a Belizean. With such a document, she can apply for a Belize passport.

An immigration officer in the Belmopan office bite the person five hundred dollars under the table to prepare the application and give her the Nationality Certificate. The happy person asked how much under table she would need to give to get a passport. $1,500 came the answer, in a voice cool like cucumber.

A LITTLE HISTORY At 9:00 o’clock in the morning of 1st June 1797, the white rulers and slave masters in the small settlement of Belize, called one of their largest public meetings.

The little town of Belize had been hearing for some time that a convoy of ships would come from Mexico and chase them off the land. This was because under the Treaty between Spain and Britain, the British had been given written permission to cut forest products but not to build any permanent structures.

Spanish forces from Mexico had chased off the so-called Baymen in 1716, 1724, 1733, 1747, 1751, and in 1779. Every one of those times they were chased off little Belize and especially from the capital-St George Caye. Each time they would return. The attack on St. George’s Caye in 1779 was particularly painful and frightening. Of the 400 persons captured and taken to Mexico, then to jail in Cuba, some one hundred whites were captured with their slaves. St. George’s Caye and the settlement on the mainland were destroyed. All prisoners were released in 1782.

By 1797 news of another attack had all whites jittery. They kept requesting military assistance from Jamaica which the British used as a kind of headquarters in the Caribbean.

To make a long story short, the meeting of 1st June 1797 was for the white rulers to decide whether they should stay or go hide way up the river and go somewhere else for a while.

All talk about staying and fighting was just that, talk. The settlers were few in numbers and had little guns and ammunition. After crying and begging and railing up, the British in Jamaica later sent a biggish ship called the Merlin with black soldiers of the West India regiment.

But on 1st June 1797, some settlers attended a meeting to vote yea or nay. This is the record of the proceedings which were written by the clerk of the meeting, George Thompson and kept in our Archive; “After much conversation and several of the gentlemen having communicated their sentiments respecting the critical situation of this settlement and the best mode to be adopted for the general good.

The chairman put the following question.

Whether this meeting do consider it most for the interest of the community at large to carry on defensive operations for the keeping possession of the settlement or to determine upon a general evacuation through the medium of His Majesty’s Superintendent and captain Dundas as soon as the same can be carried into execution.

Upon casting the names there appeared for the evacuation fifty one, against it sixty five. Majority against the general evacuation fourteen”.

CONDOLENCES TO LORD RHABURN The mighty Lord Rhaburn, Belize’s most prolific and top level song writer as lost his beloved wife Rosey. Our deep and sincere condolences to the mighty Lord and his family in their time of grief.

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Eulogy for Tio Jaime Antonio Keith, Sr. Delivered by: Abner Andre Perez

Robert Frost said it best “do not go gently into that night. Old age should burn and rave at close of day: Rage against the dying of the light?”

What better words to recall the strong-willed man that Tio Jaime Keith was? A life lived to the fullest and a life lived up to the last breath. I stand here privileged to speak accolades of a true family man, an exceptional father, husband, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and friend to many.

Jaime Antonio Keith Sr. was born on October 3rd, 1944 in Chetumal, Quintana Roo to his beloved mother Hilaria”Hilita” Perdomo Keith. At the tender age of 10 years, he and his mom, Ms. Hilita, were brought to Belize City by uncle Tio Bushin Perdomo and Tia Epish and their family. His pet dog “Sandy” also came along. In Belize City, young Jaime Keith grew up alongside his cousins notably Carlos Perdomo, “Tio Chino”, as we know him affectionately, whom he was very close to and his almost “adopted” brother Polo Heredia. He attended Holy Redeemer Primary School. There he started learning English. This was difficult for Jaime.

Tio Chino would constantly make fun of him by asking him to say “river” and the young tio Jaime would say “RIBER” and all would laugh at this strong Chetumal Spanish accent where he would roll the “R” when saying “river.”

Another of those stories when tio Jaime was learning to speak English was when a lady stepped on his toes and he cried out in pain “you hurting the fingers of my feet.”

Despite the many challenges of the English language, tio Jaime surprised everyone when he scored the highest country-wide for a scholarship being awarded to attend St John’s College. To Ms. Hilita, his mom, who was a Panama Boledo vendor and simply could not afford to send him to high school, this was a true blessing. Nonetheless, Tio Jaime excelled in high school.

As fate would have it, in 1961 Hurricane Hattie took away the little that they had. Once again Tio Bushin was there to help them. He helped tio Jaime repair his bicycle which had been damaged by mud and salt water.

Through these tribulations, tio Jaime never lost his fighting spirit. He worked for a brief period at Brodies and then

joined the Belize Public Service in 1964 when he started to work at the Agriculture Department in the southern part of the country. There he had his first relationship of which his son Duane Vasquez was born. On behalf of our family, we acknowledge and thank you and your family Duane for being here with us.

After working in the south, Tio Jaime was transferred to the Orange Walk Agriculture Department where he met the love of his life, a vivacious 16-year-old secretary Seminola Elizabeth Madera our beloved Tia Semi. With his wife Seminola, Tio Jaime formed his family with 4 kids, Jaime Antonio, Jr., Hilita Yasmin, Vanessa Domitila and Carlos Antonio. Oh! How Tio Jaime loved all of his children.

While excelling at his work as a survey technician with the Government of Belize, he was granted an amazing opportunity to travel away and study in Canada at the University of New Brunswick. With a heavy heart tio left his beloved family but promised that he would settle in first and return for them. And that he surely did! Six months later, Tia Semi went to Canada to visit Tio Jaime. Tia Semi came back with specific instructions, come back to live with the entire family and that meant including his beloved mother Ms Hilita Keith. Tio was not sure how they would survive but it was clear that he needed his family in Canada but being the family man that he was, the Keith Family all left for Canada.

Being resourceful persons, they all survived on his minimal government salary, Tia Semi worked as a housekeeper to earn an additional income while abuelita Keith took care of the two kids Perdy and Yasmin. Even though things were tough, there was still room for one more as Vanessa the third child was born in Canada. Tio was such a good father, he would sometimes take his children with him to his class as Jaime and Yasmin fondly remember how mischievous they were and getting bored and distracted in class. But Tio kept pushing forward with his studies and his family.

Upon completion of his degree as a Survey Engineer, Tio returned to Belize with his family. He continued working for the Government of Belize and very soon there was the 4th addition to the family came, Carlo Antonio. Now the family was complete.

Tio Jaime was loved dearly by his children. To Perdy and Carlo he was “old

bwai” and to Yas and Van he was affectionately called “Papi” while to many of his family members and close friends he was “Papa Keith.”

Jaime will always remember that when the eyebrows would raise and go cross way this meant serious business.

Tio was always a cool person but it was smart not to cross him because it meant trouble. Those eyebrows would raise specifically when he heard the story that Perdy played “hookey” from school again. Perdy knew he was in hot water. It was like “Be Afraid, be very very afraid.” Perdy knew that playing hookey was serious trouble and that Tia Semi was clear as his fate was no longer in Tia Semi’s hands but in Tio Jaime’s Hands. Well, you know how that story went. Grounded for a grueling month and that meant no weekend parties. Damn how my primo hurt bad and felt it where it hurts the most. No weekend parties and staying home.

Yasmin will always remember him being strict with his 2 girls but always soft at heart with them as well.

He was a disciplinarian because he always wanted them to excel in school and bring home the good grades. Yas treasures the memory of receiving that $100US in the mail from her dad when things got tough when she graduated from Rockhurst University in Kansas and her parents couldn’t afford to attend. It was a symbolic gesture that meant so much to Yas. Papi was there for her even in the most difficult of times.

Van recalls that while being treated for “petit gran mal epilepsy”, her beloved “Papi” as per doctor requirements would stay up with her 24 hours to make sure that the meds were working as required by the doctor to study her more in depth. She remembers Tio saying that many times they could not eat bacon because the medication to treat her condition was very expensive.

No matter how expensive and how difficult, “Papi” was always there for Van. Carlo’s memories are a bit more joyful and filled with Dits meat pies and Bluebird ice-cream on Saturday mornings. His dad would take him to enjoy these delicacies every Saturday and then they would take the government F150 pickup to the Old Paslow Building and park it there for the weekend as was mandatory for government vehicles.

In 2005, Tio lost the love of his life, Tia Semi. In spite of his pain, he remained strong for his children and his grandchildren. His grandchildren were the center of his life then. Mikey, Alexia, Alejandro, Omsi, Evy, Carlito and Camilia kept him very busy and distracted. He would always take them and pick them up from school. He would answer all questions from his grandkids. Alejandro the grandson cancer trooper survivor remembers him as the grandpa with all the answers. Alejandro claims that even the dumbest question he shot at papa Keith, he always had answers. Tio enjoyed many trips to Chetumal with the family. Those were his happiest moments.

Tio’s health soon began to deteriorate and he could no longer go on those trips. In fact, he sensed that these trips were posing a challenge and knew that he was sort of burdening his grandkids.

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He himself admitted and said, “nope it’s time for me to stay home and you guys go ahead.” How gracious and understanding he was. But yet in spite of his health condition, Tio never lost his sense of humor. Once while a death announcement was being passed on the television you know those obituaries “pre-deceased by his mother, his father, brothers and a long list of family members” tio once said “lawd, that poor man will have to bury himself.”

His children and his yernos and nueras always enjoyed his good humor as well as his guidance. Mike and Omar will miss those exciting Saturday night boxing matches on the television and hearing him shout “ihgone..ih gone..ih gone” when a knock out was in the making. On those nights the house became rowdy and the neighbors were already accustomed to it as they knew it was Tio’s fight night.

Kings Park corner 14th and D Streets was noisy on a Saturday night cause you were going to listen to the shouts with every round. For sure the neighbors knew when it was a fight night.

Tio made them know. Daughters-inlaw Larisa Beristain, “su nuera Mexicana” will always remember him for his honesty, a straight shooter when speaking. Krystal his daughter-in-law, loved to share her special eggs and Chaya which Tio always loved and will always remember him for his great love especially for his grandchildren.

Without a doubt these are testaments to Tio Jaime’s great love for his family. These testaments and the fact that every Sunday morning he would make breakfast for everyone. That was true love and everyone was very happy for this treat.

I will always remember my Tio Jaime as an intelligent man, a true role model for me. Even though he enjoyed his Archie and Mad comics, he had a passion for reading Reader’s Digest, National Geographic, and Time Magazine as well. Merely a month ago, I had the privilege of engaging in a good discussion with Tio. As usual, he would ask me how my political work was coming along. But he did express to me his profound sadness that his grandson Alejandro was fighting the scourge of cancer. Tio said, “why can’t it be me instead of Ando. He is so young and has a life ahead of him. I am already old and I have lived my life.”

As he became more worried for his beloved grandson, Tio Jaime’s health continued to deteriorate. It was a very trying time for the entire family but Tio kept trying to be as strong as he could be for the family.

Tio Jaime passed away on Thursday, August 5th at 1:51pm, he had closure. He had heard the good news that his grandson was cancer free. Beloved “Old Bwai”…. “Papi” querido, took his last breath knowing that his grandson would be taking many more healthy and strong breaths. His heart was content and his earthly mission accomplished.

“Go Gentle into the light, dear Tio!” You will forever be loved and remembered!

A round of applause for an amazing human being, el gran Señor Jaime Keith, Padre.

Thank you

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Dear Editor,

Before the Belize people, busy with covid and with their daily work miss it, let me point something out.

Land reform is here…or at least the so important beginning. We can hear the churning of the wheels that will lead to land equity. Such is the temperament of the Minister of lands or as the government will have it…natural resources.

Just as our planBelize has it spelled out, every Belizean especially first time land owners should own a piece of the jewel and then have a house over it.

I personally cannot wait for this initiative to be on its full roll. I have done the first step. I have applied or better I have put in my name. I come from a super PUP family and this is something that stopped me for 13 years from any access to land. If I had money then it would not be a problem but I belong to the maybe poor of Belize. Some would consider me middle class but even they are struggling.

I expect to get a piece of land of Belize from my government because I deserve it not because I am PUP. All deserving Belizeans who are willing to own and work a piece of land should have access.

So here we see a Land Clinic first in Stann Creek, Cayo and lately in San Pedro. The lines of people who attended to see Minister Hyde in San Pedro directly saved boat cost and all the trouble. The land clinic today made even the idea of applying for land accessible. The land clinic nevertheless was about regularizing ones possible any making wrongs right. I get that. It is an important beginning.

It was clear to me that the first instance was to fix all those people that ought to own land that they already live on. I of course do not condone squatting but we need to deal with all the reality. I saw lots of smiles and people satisfied that they were heard during the two-day land clinic this beginning of August 2021.

Even rabid UDP’s were seen on the line and tables bringing their case to our planBelize government. The PUP has put on hold many cases of abuse in the issuing of land in San Pedro, the minister has said so.

So as we move forward. I will be patient yet impatient. My family and I want to live what I would like to call our own Belizean dream. The PUP changed this to living in a Belize that works…this mean living and working in a country where most everyone is employed and contributing to the development as our global challenges abound.

Thanks, Belizean in Need of Land

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is the primary distributor and the only licensed public provider of electricity in Belize. Our mission is to deliver safe reliable and sustainable energy solutions to enhance the quality of life and the productivity of enterprise and to support national development.

We are looking for a highly motivated, goal oriented, responsible and committed person to join our Company in the role of Telecommunications Services Security Administrator in the Telecommunications Services Department under the Energy Supply & Transmission Division in Belize City.

Duties: • Proactively monitor the telecommunications infrastructure and services, for suspicious network activities.

Report on such activities and take pre-emptive measures to defend against all known and unknown attacks to ensure optimal and reliable operations.

• Research, design, implement and manage security in the telecommunications infrastructure to support reliable and secure communication between, but not limited to, SCADA and field devices, and the corporate network and its interconnected systems and services. Conduct routine research on cyber security attacks on electrical utilities to understand the various vulnerabilities, threats, and attack vectors on electrical grids and make/present/implement recommendations to enhance the security of the Company’s electrical grid.

• Implement and manage technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats against cyberattacks.

• Develop, implement, and oversee strategies - policies and procedures - to secure the telecommunications infrastructure against security vulnerabilities and threats, including but not limited to configuration standards and best practices and firmware and patch management.

• Conduct research on, recommend, plan, coordinate, and implement new security technologies and best practices to enhance security across the IT/OT telecommunications infrastructures.

Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network and Communications, or Cyber Security • Relevant security Certifications in Operating & Software Systems, Network and telecommunications technologies and cybersecurity • Minimum of ten years' working experience designing, implementing, managing and securing telecommunications systems, networks, and computing infrastructures Required Skills and Abilities: • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills • Ability to produce professional technical and non-technical reports, diagrams and documentation • Working and current knowledge of applicable telecommunication security laws, regulations, protocols, and standards • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Possess effective leadership skills • Service and people oriented • Excellent team player who is collaborative • Ability to conduct research into telecommunications security issues, resolutions and products as required • Highly self-motivated with a passion for technology Salary: In accordance with Company Salary Structure.

Kindly submit application letter along with resume, copy of degrees and certificates and two (2) recent professional letters of recommendation to: Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development Email: Career.Opportunity@bel.com.bz In the email subject, please indicate the position: Telecommunications Services Security Administrator Only electronic applications are being accepted at this time.

For more information or queries, call us: 227-0954 Ext. 1404 or 1416 Deadline: Friday, August 20, 2021

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‘Unequivocal’ and ‘irreversible’: U.N. report sounds alarm on climate change

By Denise Chow and Helena Skinner and Josh Lederman August 9, 2021 - Climate change is changing Earth in ways that are “unprecedented” in thousands of years — and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of years — according to a blistering report released Monday by the United Nations.

The sobering assessment also found that some changes that are already playing out, such as warming oceans and rising sea levels, are “irreversible for centuries to millennia.”

The report is the most comprehensive assessment from the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 2013, and provides the strongest case, yet, for human-caused global warming saying, it is “unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land.”

The report also found that climate change is intensifying, occurring at an accelerated pace and is already affecting every region of the planet.

“It has been clear for decades that the Earth’s climate is changing, and the role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed,” Valérie Masson-Delmotte, co-chair of the IPCC’s Working Group I, said in a statement.

Ko Barrett, the IPCC’s vice- chair and a senior climate adviser at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told NBC News that the report shows that no matter what humans do going forward, the future will be hotter than it is now.

“It can be kind of demoralizing or depressing to think that there are so many things that are kind of irreversible for a long period of time,” Barrett said. “But the good news is that these irreversible changes can be slowed down with rapid, strong and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.”

The IPCC, established in the late 1980s, consists of thousands of scientists across 195 member governments who pore over the most recent published and peer-reviewed research on global warming and compile the findings into a report on the current state of the climate. The assessment, which includes a look at the future risks and impacts of climate change, typically represents consensus within the scientific community. More than 230 authors contributed to the latest report.

The assessment comes less than three months before world leaders are set to convene from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland, for the 2021 U.N. Climate Change Conference. Countries are expected to set forth ambitious targets to reduce emissions by 2030, and the IPCC’s findings will likely feature prominently in the discussions.

John Kerry, former secretary of state and the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, said in a statement that the report should compel leaders to take aggressive action to put the planet on a path toward net zero emissions by midcentury.

SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND (SIF) JOB VACANCY

“What the world requires now is real action. All major economies must commit to aggressive climate action during this critical decade,” he said.

“We can get to the low carbon economy we urgently need, but time is not on our side.”

The report states that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities have caused global warming at a rate not seen in at least the past 2,000 years. It’s estimated that human-caused climate change is responsible for approximately 1.1 degrees Celsius of warming since 1850-1900, the earliest period with reliable measurements of global surface temperatures, the authors wrote.

What’s more, the report found that global temperatures are expected to exceed 2 degrees Celsius of warming this century “unless deep reductions in [carbon dioxide] and other greenhouse gas emissions occur in the coming decades.”

“This report is a reality check,” Masson-Delmotte said in the statement. “We now have a much clearer picture of the past, present and future climate, which is essential for understanding where we are headed, what can be done, and how we can prepare.”

Climate scientists have warned that the increase in average global temperatures should be limited to under 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, in order to avoid the most devastating effects of global warming. The 2-degree benchmark was set by climate negotiators in Copenhagen in 2009, but studies have increasingly found that the target may already be out of reach.

The new IPCC assessment goes further than any of the group’s previous reports in linking human-caused climate change with increases in extreme weather events around the world.

“It is virtually certain that hot extremes (including heat waves) have become more frequent and more intense across most land regions since the 1950s, while cold extremes (including cold waves) have become less frequent and less severe,” the authors wrote, adding that human-caused global warming is the “main driver” of those changes.

Recent events, including widespread drought in the western U.S., heat waves across Europe and North America and devastating wildfires in Greece, Turkey and the U.S., have highlighted the consequences of a warming world.

“The climate is behaving like an athlete on steroids,” said Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zürich and one of the authors of the IPCC assessment.

(Go to msn.com for the complete article)

The Social Investment Fund (SIF) is an autonomous institution responsible for delivering basic services and infrastructure to the poor and most vulnerable, and for promoting community participation in development projects utilizing non-government organizations, community organizations and local decentralized agencies. The SIF would like to recruit an individual who is dynamic and committed to fill the following post:

Executive Director SUPERVISOR: CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD SUPERVISES:

MANAGERS OF ALL UNITS WITHIN THE FUND

JOB SUMMARY The Executive Director will be responsible for the effective management of the Social Investment Fund’s programmes and projects. Through the Chairperson, the Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors on the day-to-day operations of the Fund. The Executive Director will be responsible for establishing and maintaining contact with relevant government ministries, national and international NGOs, donors, and other collaborating agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS: •

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Masters’ Degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field and minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field and minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in project management.

Experience working with at least two (2) rural development programs or projects funded by international development organizations.

Experience working with at least two (2) international development organizations.

DUTIES: 1. Day to day administration of the Social Investment Fund (SIF) in accordance with the objectives and provisions of the SIF ACT and as so directed by the Board of Directors, in accordance with the said ACT. 2. Ensuring that all the Fund’s staff, projects, and activities are always in compliance with the policies and guidelines established by the Board.

3. Proposing for consideration and approval by the Board, policies regulations and procedures concerning the programme, projects, and activities of the Fund.

4. Submitting, on a timely and regular basis, narrative and financial reports to the Board which will detail all the current and planned activities of the Fund.

5. Representing the Fund, nationally and internationally, to government, NGOs, donor, and other agencies.

6. Establishing and maintaining contact with government ministries, external agencies, local authorities, community, and business groups.

7. Directing the planning, implementation, monitoring and internal evaluation of the programme, projects, and activities of the Fund.

8. Coordinating the activities of all the Fund’s unit, including the provision of technical assistance and staff training.

9. Oversee the financial activities of the Fund including fund raising, budget planning and management.

10. Proposing to the Board, expenditures, or investments outside the approved budget for its approval.

11. Assume responsibility for the fund’s assets assigned to him/her for the execution of his/her duties.

12. Any other related duties that may be delegated by the Board.

PROPOSED SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

August 30, 2021, at 3:00p.m.

APPLICATIONS ADDRESSED TO: Office Manager Belize Social Investment Fund 3rd Floor #1902 Constitution Drive Belmopan BELIZE Tel. (501) 822-0239; Fax (501) 822-0279 Email: virginia.vasquez@sifbelize.org Applications should be clearly labelled: Application for the Post of Executive Director – Social Investment Fund

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY FOR PROJECT ENGINEER FOR THE BELIZE INTEGRAL SECURITY PROGRAMME (BISP)

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (AA) FOR THE BELIZE INTEGRAL SECURITY PROGRAMME (BISP)

Nº CABEI-CS-002-2021/2147 BACKGROUND The Government of Belize (GOB) is implementing a security programme with the overall objective to contribute to improving the quality of life of Belizeans and to support regional efforts that seek to combat crime. The key goal of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) is to strengthen citizen security by providing support to those institutions directly engaged in maintaining national security. The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), as part of the services it provides to its beneficiary member countries, is providing the total financing for the procurement of a consultant to fill the role of Procurement Officer in the framework of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP). The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment will be responsible for the execution of the Programme and all its components, reporting all progress to CABEI and ensuring the execution of each component under the terms established for CABEI formulation and approval. The execution of BISP components will be carried out by the Co-Executors: Belize Police Department, Belize Defence Force, Belize Coast Guard and National Forensic Science Services.

The General Objectives of the consultancy to be contracted is to coordinate and supervise the execution of the technical components of the Programme.

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment now invites interested consultants to present their expressions of interest along with their respective resume to participate in the selection process for the consultancy of a Procurement Officer with the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP).

SCOPE OF WORK The Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the execution of the technical components of the Programme. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the duties & tasks, listed below in addition to others not listed here. (a) Prepare and submit the terms of references for: the recruitment of the pre-investment for the design of the infrastructure projects; equipment specifications; the recruitment of the engineer consultants and contractors. (b) Prepare the terms of reference for the request for offers for the procurement of works and equipment, as well as, support the Procurement Officer in the execution of the respective processes, responding to technical inquiries that may arise during such procurement processes. (c) Assist the Project Coordinator in the invitation and evaluation of bids including the preparation of bid reports and recommendation of the award of supply and construction contracts. (d) Manage the construction and/or rehabilitation contracts for the infrastructure works and the purchase of equipment in coordination with the Co-Executors.

SUPERVISION AND REPORTING The Project Engineer will work under the general guidance and report directly to the Project Coordinator. The post will be based at the Office of the Programme Executing Unit in Belmopan.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • • • • • • • • • • •

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Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering or Architecture; Or Master’s degree in Civil/ Construction/Structural Engineering or Architecture.

Minimum of five (5) years professional working experience in a leadership position as a supervisor of works of similar concrete buildings or of similar complexity done in Belize, Central American countries or the Caribbean.

Minimum of five (5) years previous working experience in the review and preparation of designs/drawings/ Bill of Quantities for construction works; in the last five (5) calendar years (2015-2020).

Experience in Project Management will be considered an asset.

Knowledge and skill in the use of MS Office, Microsoft Project will be considered an asset.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with design and drafting Software (AutoCAD, etc).

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Ability to write and speak in Spanish.

Reside in Belize during program execution and willingness to travel regularly to the project location.

Member in good standing of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize (APEB) or.

Member in good standing of the Association of Professional Architects of Belize (APAB)

TERMS The Project Engineer will be selected by a competitive process in accordance with the Policy for the Procurement of Goods, Works, Services and Consultancies with CABEI resources and its Norms for Application (DI-52/2020 / PRE-40/2021). The successful candidate will be employed on a fulltime contractual basis; the initial contract will be for a one-year period.

Interested eligible Consultants may obtain further information and a complete Terms of Reference from the Programme Executing Unit of the BISP. Requests should be addressed to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz during office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time from Monday to Friday; or you can visit the Ministry of Economic Development’s webpage, www.med.gov.bz to download the Terms of Reference. Additionally, the consultancy announcement can be found on the Belize Procurement Notice Board’s webpage https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is Monday August 30th, 2021. Expressions of interest along with Resume and supporting documentation (Degrees, Certificates, etc.) must be sent via electronic mail (email) to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz or via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below by 9:00 a.m. on Monday August 30th, 2021.

Late submissions will not be considered.

Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Programme Executing Unit 1904 Constitution Drive 2nd Floor, Unit #3 Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Project Engineer

Nº CABEI-CS-003-2021/2147 BACKGROUND The Government of Belize (GOB) is implementing a security programme with the overall objective to contribute to improving the quality of life of Belizeans and to support regional efforts that seek to combat crime. The key goal of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) is to strengthen citizen security by providing support to those institutions directly engaged in maintaining national security. The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), as part of the services it provides to its beneficiary member countries, is providing the total financing for the procurement of a consultant to fill the role of Procurement Officer in the framework of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP). The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment will be responsible for the execution of the Programme and all its components, reporting all progress to CABEI and ensuring the execution of each component under the terms established for CABEI formulation and approval. The execution of BISP components will be carried out by the Co-Executors: Belize Police Department, Belize Defence Force, Belize Coast Guard and National Forensic Science Services.

The General Objectives of the consultancy to be contracted is to provide Administrative, Operational and Logistical support to the Programme Coordinator and the Programme Executing Unit.

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment now invites interested consultants to present their expressions of interest along with their respective resume to participate in the selection process for the consultancy of an Administrative Assistant (AA) with the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP).

SCOPE OF WORK The Administrative Assistant (AA) will be responsible to carry out administrative, operational, and logistic support activities. He/she will be responsible for aiding the PEU in general project implementation, management, and day-to-day liaison with counterparts. In doing so the AA must always ensure the efficient and professional operation of the office. Assist the project coordinator in the day-to-day functions and activities including coordination and management of meetings and schedules.

SUPERVISION AND REPORTING The Administrative Assistant will work under the general guidance and report directly to the Project Coordinator. The post will be based at the Office of the Programme Executing Unit in Belmopan.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate shall have at least an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline and must possess sound knowledge and experience of administrative practices, procedures and processes and an ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines, as well as an ability to multi-task and complete assignments with minimum supervision. More specifically the candidate should have: • Minimum of three (5) years’ experience in the implementation of administrative procedures regarding the efficient and effective running of the office and logistic support such as travel and hotel arrangement for the PEU. • Minimum of three (5) years’ experience in secretarial duties/functions or customer care services • Must be computer literate and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point.

• Prior project management training or experience will be considered an advantage.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; ability to speak and write in Spanish would be an asset.

TERMS The Administrative Assistant will be selected by a competitive process in accordance with the Policy for the Procurement of Goods, Works, Services and Consultancies with CABEI resources and its Norms for Application (DI-52/2020 / PRE-40/2021). The successful candidate will be employed on a fulltime contractual basis; the initial contract will be for a one-year period.

Interested eligible Consultants may obtain further information and a complete Terms of Reference from the Programme Execution Unit of the BISP. Requests should be addressed to projectcoordinator.bisp@med. gov.bz during office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time from Monday to Friday; or you can visit the Ministry of Economic Development’s webpage, www.med.gov.bz to download the Terms of Reference.

Additionally, the consultancy announcement can be found on the Belize Procurement Notice Board’s webpage https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is Monday August 30th, 2021. Expressions of interest along with Resume and supporting documentation (Degrees, Certificates, etc.), must be sent via electronic mail (email) to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz or via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below by 11:00 a.m. on Monday August 30th, 2021.

Late submissions will not be considered.

Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Project Management Unit 1904 Constitution Drive 2nd Floor, Unit #3 Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: Nº CABEI-CS-003-2021/2147 Administrative Assistant

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NOTICE UNDER SECTION 4(2) OF THE FISCAL INCENTIVES ACT,

CHAPTER 54 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE, REVISED EDITION 1980-1990-2000-2003-2005-2011 It is hereby notified for general information that the principals of Caye Chapel Company Limited, have submitted an application for an Approved Enterprise Order under the Fiscal Incentives Act, Chapter 54 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 1980-1990-2000-20032005-2011, and the Minister of Investment proposes to make the Order hereinafter set out. Any person who objects to the making of such an Order is hereby invited to give notice in writing of his/her objections and of the grounds on which he/she relies in support thereof to the Executive Director, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service, on or before August 27th, 2021.

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The proposed Order reads as follows: BELIZE:

FISCAL INCENTIVES

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company

Date

Netstor Technology Co., Ltd.

30th May, 2021

PIONEER ENERGY CO. LTD.

24th July, 2021

NEW EAST INVESTMENTS INC.

24th July, 2021

VENTURE BRIGHT INC.

24th July, 2021

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

STATUTORY INSTRUMENT No. of 2021

ORDER made by the Minister of Investment in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 4 of the Fiscal Incentives Act, Chapter 54 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 1980-1990-2000-2011, and all other powers thereunto him enabling.

(Gazetted ... 2021) 1. This Order may be cited as the APPROVED ENTERPRISE (CAYE CHAPEL COMPANY LIMITED) ORDER 2021.

2. It is hereby declared that the principals of Caye Chapel Company Limited, located at Caye Chapel, Belize will develop a luxury destination resort marketed as the Four Seasons resort featuring a 100-room hotel including 33 overwater structures, condominiums, golf course, spa, fitness centre, redesign of the marina with 50 slips, airstrip, helipad, pool and other recreational facilities. Caye Chapel Company Limited (hereinafter called ‘the Company’) shall be an approved enterprise under the Fiscal Incentives Act. 3. In addition to the conditions imposed by the Act, the Company shall: (a) not practice whatsoever any discrimination on grounds of ethnic, religious or political identity; (b) observe all safety, social security, health and labour regulations; (c) pay fair wages to the workers and observe fair labour practices; (d) consult with the Belize Labour Exchange before employment of workers of other nationalities; employ only such workers of other nationalities as are in possession of valid work permits; (e) make provision for the training of Belizeans in all aspects of the operation and conduct of the Company including management; submit a plan for approval by the Ministry of Labour for such training in all the required skills; (f) satisfy the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Department of the Environment that all necessary measures are taken to control any pollution to the environment that may result from the operation of the company; (g) satisfy the Ministry responsible for Archaeology that all measures are taken to prevent the destruction of any ancient monument or antiquity located within the Company’s area of operation; (h) maintain separate books of accounts and records in respect of the Company; maintain such books of accounts and records in a manner which conforms with generally accepted accounting principles in Belize and appropriate to the business in which the Company operates; (i) conduct the business in a manner acceptable to the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service; (j) continuously employ at least one hundred four hundred fifteen (415) persons by 5th July, 2026; 4. Upon obtaining the written approval of the Executive Director, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service, the Company shall be permitted to import such quantity of such items free of customs duty and revenue replacement duty as shall have been proved unavailable from suitable local products or raw materials, and necessary for the establishment/ expansion and operation of the Company, and for the sole use thereof, but limited to: • Building Materials & Supplies (no wooden construction material) • Specialized Tools • Plant, Machinery & Equipment • Fixtures & Fittings • Office Equipment & Supplies • Agricultural Machinery & Supplies • Utility & Transport Vehicles • Marine Crafts

5. The date of production shall be July 6th, 2021 .

6. The date of commencement and the date of termination of the duty exemption period shall be 6th July, 2021 and 5th July, 2026 respectively.

7. The Company shall enjoy no tax holidays.

8. This Approved Enterprise Order may be revoked if any condition to which it is subject to is broken by the Company.

MADE by the Minister responsible for Investment this

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day of September, 2021.

______________________________ Hon. John Briceno Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company

Date

TOLOMEO SERVICES LTD.

21th July, 2021

HYBROSERVE ASSETS LTD.

22nd July, 2021

FERRARA CAPITAL INC.

04th August, 2021

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company

Date

Crimson Enterprises Limited

05th August, 2021

Pharnacia Investments Limited

05th August, 2021

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

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

BLUE CORAL GROUP LTD.

22nd July, 2021

Arie Zafrani Gonzalez of PH Torre Marbella 20th Floor

STERLING FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

27th July, 2021

Ariel Issac Blustein Liberman of Street Leyenda Patria 2942, A 401, Montevideo, Uruguay

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

Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Ltd. Registered Agent

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF DOMESTIC BANKS LICENSED UNDER THE DOMESTIC BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT Quarter Ending: 30 June 2021 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS Cash and Balances Due from Banks Securities/Investments Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets (Securities/Investments) Net Securities/Investments Total Loans Less: Specific Loan Loss Provisions Net Loans Property, Plant and Equipment (Net of Accumulated Depreciation) Other Assets Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets Net Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Demand Deposits Savings/Cheque Deposits Savings Deposits Time Deposits Total Deposits Balances Due to Banks Balances Due to Central Bank Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY Paid-Up Capital & Unimpaired Reserves Retained Earnings Current Year Profit/(Loss) General Loan Loss Reserves Asset Revaluation Account TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income/(Loss) Non-Interest Income Non-Interest Expense Net Operating Income/(Loss) Other Income (Expense) Business Tax NET INCOME/(LOSS)

FINANCIAL INDICATORS Base Lending Rate (Interest rate used as an index in pricing bank loan) Residential Mortgage Rate² Weighted Average Lending Rate Average Lending Rate (Annualized) Weighted Average Fixed Deposit Rate Average Deposit Rate (Annualized) Fixed Deposit Rate ($5,000/$10,000 for 3 months) Number of Branches/Agencies 12-MONTH AVERAGES Average Loans Average Deposits Average Assets Average Equity

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

404,445 169,073 169,073 983,962 (31,772) 952,190 32,589 20,304 20,304 1,578,601

231,424 231,388 231,388 439,228 (25,076) 414,152 32,465 180,705 (1,342) 179,363 1,088,792

383,991 482,986 (22,616) 460,370 6,964 11,282 11,282 862,607

116,206 46,452 46,452 362,147 (8,451) 353,696 33,327 7,009 7,009 556,690

22,763 50,446 (2,897) 47,549 847 3,833 3,833 74,992

556,667 475,337 318,753 1,350,757 42,257 172 24,890 1,418,076

381,176 193,141 251,687 826,004 6,907 110,383 943,294

480,881 24,384 167,620 107,619 780,504 1,282 14,493 796,279

345,839 59,041 68,007 472,887 11,173 10,584 494,644

14,951 128 1,464 37,151 53,694 1,492 55,186

136,437 9,197 5,433 9,458 160,525

28,000 108,083 5,189 4,226 145,498

24,152 34,136 3,619 4,421 66,328

52,616 1,367 4,357 3,706 62,046

35,025 (14,937) (735) 453 19,806

1,578,601

1,088,792

862,607

556,690

74,992

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

23,541 6,361 17,180 12,156 21,106 8,230 (109) 3,153 4,968

9.00% 7.50% 8.25% 8.85% 3.15% 1.92% 2.50% 12

13,885 2,104 11,781 3,589 7,737 7,633 (84) 2,360 5,189

10.00% 7.75% 9.75% 11.22% 1.67% 1.03% 0.75% 11

10,050 1,694 8,356 3,447 6,707 5,096 344 1,821 3,619

9.00% 12.75% 8.65% 8.03% 1.89% 0.86% 0.55% 9

8,922 735 8,187 1,339 5,205 4,321 438 1,331 3,428

13.00% 6.00% 7.04% 8.66% 1.13% 0.62% 0.50% 11

898 226 672 20 930 (238) 72 104 (270)

5.50% 5.50% 7.15% 7.01% 2.63% 1.92% 2.00% 3

947,993 1,227,825 1,430,938 151,590

455,123 804,357 983,091 143,251

530,096 687,144 851,970 73,186

340,210 458,599 539,880 58,352

50,171 44,871 66,350 20,122

CAPITAL ADEQUACY Capital/Risk Weighted Assets (The legal requirement is 9%) Capital/Deposits

15.57% 11.88%

29.03% 17.61%

17.66% 8.50%

16.81% 13.12%

57.87% 36.89%

LIQUIDITY Net Loans/Deposits Liquid Assets Statutory Requirement Excess/(Shortfall) Statutory Liquid Assets

70.49% 273,654 157,974

50.14% 170,793 175,128

58.98% 165,965 217,595

74.80% 100,228 22,575

88.56% 9,559 12,771

1.94% 3.53%

2.04% 2.75%

4.51% 5.60%

1.17% 2.29%

4.38% 6.64%

0.76% 7.17% 58.56% 41.44%

0.97% 6.63% 76.65% 23.35%

-0.05% -0.64% 70.80% 29.20%

1.61% 14.93% 85.94% 14.06%

-1.43% -4.73% 97.11% 2.89%

ASSET QUALITY Non Performing Loans(Net of Specific Provisions)/Loans Total Loan Loss Reserves and Provisions/Total Loans PROFITABILITY (Annualized) Return On Average Assets Return On Average Equity Net-Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income Non-Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income

Notes:

1. Figures were obtained from Bank Returns submitted to the Central Bank of Belize as required under Section 73(2) of the Domestic Banks and Financial Institutions Act. 2. Residential mortgage rates may vary within a range for each bank.

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