Belize Times February 21, 2021- UDP RIPOFF! by Belize Times Press

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UDP RIPOFF! LOO Faber Says that 112 vehicles firesold for 300K is “much ado about nothing”; Patt’s deal is very suspicious Former PM Dean Barrow was successful at his FIRST appearance in front of the Belizean people. His arrogance, incompetence and his uselessness were in full display. Barrow blurted in full essence what his proxy-elected son attempts at the honourable House. As is Barrow’s custom, he tried to squeeze respect from the Commissioners given that he is the greatest of all failure 3-recession exPrime Minister.

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Successful Budget Consultations with the Public Service Union UDP’S UNLIMITED INCOMPETENCE Pg. 15

Statutory Board Members Stipends Cut 50 Percent Pg. 2

ON MARCH 3RD BE READY TO VOTE BLU

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PRESS RELEASE

PR#148

Cabinet Brief Belmopan February 17, 2021. 5:00 p.m. The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. •

Cabinet received a full report from the Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, on the consultations held with the unions from February 10 to 12, 2021. Cabinet discussed thoroughly the recommendations and requests for information made by the unions and agreed to urgently provide a comprehensive response and to have follow-up discussions.

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Cabinet received an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and reviewed the plan from the Ministry of Health and Wellness on the rollout of the vaccine. Of special note was the overall decline in COVID-19 cases, which has fallen from an average of 182 positive cases per day to a daily average of 22, bringing the daily positivity rate from 20 percent in November and December to the current average daily positivity rate of 4.5 percent. With respect to the vaccine, a four-phase rollout plan, which should start by the end of March, was presented to Cabinet. The plan seeks to vaccinate over 200,000 Belizeans in 120 days and will start with healthcare workers, the elderly, vulnerable citizens with mental and physical disabilities, teachers and other frontline persons.

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Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations to introduce a long-stay visitor program to allow for extended visitor permits for targeted visitors and nationalities. This program is aimed at encouraging tourists to stay longer through a “Work Where You Vacation” Program. In addition, Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Tourism to expand and improve the Qualified Retired Persons Incentive Program.

• Finally, Government will procure that the stipends paid by public utilities and statutory bodies to non-executive directors be cut by 50% effective March 2021. Ends

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Budget Consultations Held with Public Service Union Belmopan. February 10, 2021. 4:35 p.m. The second in a series of budget consultations for fiscal year 2021/2022 was held today in Belmopan with members of the Public Service Union (PSU). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the current financial state of affairs and to seek to find common ground on the development of a sustainable, practical and equitable homegrown plan for economic recovery. The Government of Belize was represented by Hon. Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining; Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology; and Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform. The PSU was represented by Mr. Gerald Henry, Jr., PSU president; along with members Mr. Dean Flowers, Mr. Shane Reneau, Ms. Ana Loague, and Ms. Gale Garcia. Similar meetings are scheduled this week with the Belize National Teachers Union, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, and the Association of Public Service Senior Managers. Last week, consultations, chaired by the Prime Minister, were held with representatives from the private sector. Ends

Continued from page 1 Barrow was a boxer that only deflected and dodged direct hits at his illusive integrity. When caught in a corner, the Barrow bulldog reared its ugly head to bite at the ears of the Commissioners. Barrow ended with he ONLY approved 2 of 112 unserviceable vehicles. Barrow did say that his ministries seemed too eager to render the vehicles unserviceable since they would get a replacement. It seems that their was a HOTTER hotbed of corruption than Hugo Patt’s Lands. It was so hot that Hugo came over to give it a 65 thousand dollar taste. A little more about Barrow: After an initial question, Barrow spent too much time explaining the non-process of how he knew nothing of how his Ministry was being run. This Vehicle Car Unit in charge of ALL of Belize’s Vehicle are under the Minister of Finance for one specific job— for 4k Transparency of all vehicles that should be accounted for by Barrow—the Minister of Finance during the year before the election that the Commission is mandated to investigate. Barrow’s legendary inaction and incompetence glittered of his lack of substance. Of 121 vehicles he only knew about three. The rest he practically had the financial secretary doing Prime Ministerial work. The FinSec himself passed the buck to the Vehicle Care Unit Manager who had his own issues. Why is Ruperto Vicente, a past football referee at the Vehicle Unit? Once the impartial referee Vicente became partial in an election in Belize’s Football Federation for president then not-re-elected then he ends up at the Vehicle Care Unit. Time will tell how if any impartiality remained. In the meantime, we know that Dean Barrow is fully partial to Barrow firstly, UDPs 2nd and UDPs last. At this commission hearing, Barrow showed how he is no better than lowly and crass Clear the Land. Castro infamously barked at the Senate Select Committee on Immigration when questioned about his seemingly clear involvement in the Visa hustle at Immigration. Here Barrow showed his disdain to being challenged. His ego could handle only Kumbaya-type questions. Three hundred thousand Belize dollars for one hundred twenty one vehicles. The UDP want Belizeans to believe that suddenly at the end of the UDP reign of terror and with elections on the horizon that vehicles en masse are beyond servicing and should be dumped into the begging hands of ruby red UDP posing as hard working Belizeans—they are imposters, fraudsters and thieves of Belize’s assets. Get back Belize’s vehicles and lock them up just as with the case of the stolen tablets from Gwen Liz High School. Barrow hold on....this is the tip of your Iceberg. You can go back to grieving for you non-legacy—a legacy of infamy. Patt as mentioned earlier is not sleeping any. Along with handing to some Roosevelt a 6 million dollar in escrow for Faber’s Collet, he now has to explain to the Belize people a few questions. 1. Why was he buying a vehicle for 65 grand a few days before the elections? This vehicle had cost 89 grand just 10 months before.

2. Was Patt in cahoots somehow with the Torres auto-dealer? 3. Was Patt really privy to the 3rd Party deposit Torres was depositing for into the GoB coffers? 4. Patt, the people of Belize want to know if you were taking advantage of your DPM position even during the caretaker dying days of the UDP. 5. Where is the 65k vehicle that for some odd reason, shows in the documentation that it should have been sold for 50k? Why the discrepancy Patt? If LOO Faber is worth the name, he should be able to explain for his fellow representative. Faber, stop saying that you do not know. The inaction of your past government reeks. Will you, Faber, continue to be worthless to the Belizean people? This is a BIG deal and if you and Patt are involved in some nefarious action(s) this will rise to the top. In this case, the truth might not set you free. Belizeans want to know the truth.

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EDITORIAL

UNSERVICEABLE UDP!

here was much revealed in this week’s inquiry. Though the Opposition pretends otherwise, claiming absolutely no issues, there were plenty that were uncovered. The thick web surrounding the sale of the Tacoma which had been assigned to Hon Hugo Patt is nothing short of incredible. This plot twisting chronicle is truly befitting an Academy Award thriller movie. To make a long story short, the person who sold the GOB the Tacoma bought it back at a huge discount, the pickup changed multiple hands but was eventually resold and a mysterious someone sure made an effortless profit. We now know where Shyne gets his musical talent as the former PM gave us a magnificent cover of Shaggy’s “It wasn’t me.” He punctuated his grand performance by throwing major shade in the direction of the Fin Sec who was undoubtedly hurt by the callous behaviour of his former BFF. We particularly note the considerations given by the former PM toward Dr. Barnett. It seems that her plight of becoming unemployed so abruptly, similarly to the almost sixty percent of Belizeans so affected primarily by his ineptitude and this pandemic, now lays heavily on his mind. In order to soothe his conscience, he decided to be generous with the people’s property by allowing her to buy the vehicle she was assigned. Let us be clear, all Belizeans are at the “Mercy of the World.” However, not all Belizeans list their net worth for the Integrity Commission as more than a million dollars. It will be difficult for those poverty-stricken Belizeans to believe that millionaires cannot afford to buy their own mercies, but instead must continuously pilfer theirs. If the entire situation over at the Vehicle Care Unit were not so appalling, it might have been humorous to witness the tongue-tied attempts of Mr. Vicente trying to explain the inexcusable. One hundred and twelve (112) vehicles have been disposed of for an average of less than three thousand dollars each. In many cases Mr. Vicente readily admitted these were erroneously classified as unserviceable. These discrepancies were only discovered after an in-depth investigation and it is almost sure that these errors would have been swept under the rug. The former PM himself admitted that it has long been the practise of writing off the vehicles in order to purchase new ones. The GOB loses money in two ways here, first by writing off assets which are still in working order and selling them at below their true value. The replacement of the assets is an unnecessary expense and, in most cases, companies wishing to make that sale incentivize procurement officers in order to push through both the writing off of the asset and the purchasing of the replacement. The additional cost of the incentive is borne in this case by Belizeans because it is tacked on to the price of the vehicle. Unserviceable is defined as unfit for use, not in working order or not fulfilling its function adequately. It is a word used to falsely classify the assets in order to justify the cheap sale performed at the vehicle care unit. It is the classification used also for furniture, and for electronic devices that were sold off for pennies on the dollar. This word also clearly defines the last UDP administration and their past and present leadership. They were and still are unfit, to lead and to govern. They have proven with deeds and with great failure to act that they are indeed, the whole lot of them, unserviceable! This municipal election is about finishing the work that has already started. We must remove the truly unserviceable, but this time from our Local Government. We must move decisively together with #Plan Belize.

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EDITORIAL

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EL UDP INSERVIBLE

a investigación de esta semana ha revelado muchas cosas. Aunque la oposición pretende lo contrario, alegando que no hay absolutamente ningún problema, se han descubierto muchos. La espesa red que rodea la venta del Tacoma que había sido asignado al Honorable Hugo Patt es nada menos que increíble. Esa crónica que retuerce la trama es realmente digna de una película de suspenso de la Academia. Para resumir la historia, la persona que vendió el Tacoma al GOB lo volvió a comprar con un gran descuento, la camioneta cambió de manos en varias ocasiones, pero finalmente fue revendida y alguien misterioso obtuvo un beneficio sin esfuerzo. Ahora sabemos de dónde saca Shyne su talento musical, ya que el ex PM nos regaló una magnífica versión de “It wasn’t me” de Shaggy. Y para rematar su gran actuación, lanzó una gran sombra en dirección del Fin Sec, que sin duda se sintió dolido por el insensible comportamiento de su antiguo mejor amigo. Observamos en particular las consideraciones del ex primer ministro hacia la Dra. Barnett. Parece que la situación de la doctora, que se ha quedado sin trabajo de forma tan repentina, al igual que el casi sesenta por ciento de los beliceños que se han visto afectados principalmente por su ineptitud y por esta pandemia, pesa ahora en su mente. Para calmar su conciencia, decidió ser generoso con los bienes del pueblo permitiéndole comprar el vehículo que le fue asignado. Seamos claros, todos los beliceños están a la “merced del mundo”. Sin embargo, no todos los beliceños hacen constar en la Comisión de Integridad que su patrimonio neto supera el millón de dólares. Será difícil para esos beliceños sumidos en la pobreza creer que los millonarios no pueden permitirse comprar sus propias misericordias, sino que deben hurtar continuamente las suyas. Si toda la situación en la Unidad de Cuidado de Vehículos no fuera tan espantosa, podría haber sido cómico presenciar los intentos del Sr. Vicente de explicar lo inexcusable. Ciento setenta vehículos han sido desechados por una media de menos de tres mil dólares cada uno. En muchos casos, el Vicente admitió prontamente que fueron clasificados erróneamente como inservibles. Estas discrepancias sólo se descubrieron después de una investigación en profundidad y es casi seguro que estos errores se habrían barrido bajo la alfombra. El propio ex primer ministro admitió que desde hace tiempo se da de baja a los vehículos para comprar otros nuevos. El GOB pierde dinero de dos maneras: en primer lugar, dando de baja los activos que aún funcionan y vendiéndolos por debajo de su valor real. La sustitución de los activos es un gasto innecesario y, en la mayoría de los casos, las empresas que desean hacer esa venta incentivan a los funcionarios de compras para que se lleve a cabo tanto la cancelación del activo como la compra del reemplazo. El costo adicional del incentivo lo asumen en este caso los beliceños porque se añade al precio del vehículo. Inservible se define como no apto para el uso, lo que no está en condiciones de funcionar o que no cumple su función adecuadamente. Es una palabra que se utiliza para clasificar falsamente los bienes con el fin de justificar la venta barata realizada en la unidad de cuidado de vehículos. Es la clasificación utilizada también para los muebles, y para los aparatos electrónicos que se vendieron por centavos de dólar. Esta palabra también define claramente a la última administración del UDP y a su liderazgo pasado y presente. Eran y siguen siendo incapaces de dirigir y gobernar. Han demostrado con hechos y con una gran incapacidad de actuar que, en efecto, ¡todos ellos son inservibles! En estas elecciones municipales se trata de terminar el trabajo que ya ha comenzado. Hay que desalojar a los verdaderos inservibles, pero esta vez de nuestro Gobierno Local. Debemos avanzar con decisión juntos con el #PlanBelice.

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Maximiliano “Pincel” Rosado November 14, 1950 - February 13, 2021.

He is one of Belize’s esteemed commercial graphic artists. The life of 70-year-old Maximiliano Rosado has expired – with the blame resting on one of those cancers that afflict the human race (lymphoma) - but if you listen to his daughters speak of him now, you’d not detect an ounce of sorrow. After seven decades of life thoroughly enjoyed, of opportunities seized and dogged determination galore, his children, three girls, and wife, are left only to celebrate the giant of a man that “Pincel” became in the art world. Pincel, of course, being the Spanish translation for paint brush. Never mind that his artistic mark is left in varied places – gracing the sea on vessels from north to south, the entrances of businesses almost the country over. “Pincel” closed the last chapters of his life as a graphic design artist, commercially esteemed, and he would paint anywhere from the walls of the business next to his Belize City studio, that big lobster on the Northern Fishermen Cooperative building, to the remarkable work that adorns the halls in the Old Belize Museum. Born in Corozal Town but having moved to the cayes, Rosado became a fisherman and lover of the sea. His subject on whatever he turned into his canvas, therefore, invariably became marine subjects. When his shrimp boat sank under him as captain in the 80’s, he turned to his God-given talent - painting. His eldest daughter, Lesly Francis Caballero-Lin could be no more proud of her father. She explained that his talent was discovered in his primary school days when a sister saw his drawings in text books. From there he was tasked with drawing Christmas decorations on all the classroom blackboards – something he thoroughly enjoyed. In later years, his clientele featured fishermen who sought him out for tattoos. Thereafter, he turned to sign painting for businesses. In August of 2020 Rosado began displaying signs of illness but his daughter says that due to the COVID-19 pandemic he was not diagnosed until October when they could finally get hospital service. He completed his last sign painting in November 2020 and though visibly frailer, he insisted on getting it done. In fact,

another of his daughters, Ruth Rosado shared that one day, he sneaked out of the house from 8 Miles to get to work. When she went to pick him up he refused to leave until he had completed the sign. Lesly told us of his sheer dedication to his work that stemmed from his passion for his craft, “with all his ailing he continued to work daily. He would take a bus and go into the city and he would walk every day where he had his studio… he was so passionate. It gave him so much joy to bring to life and bring out a perspective of what the client want-

ed. He aimed to please.” And as a father, please he did in the kitchen to the point that the cooking of his Honduran cosmetologist wife had some serious competition among their daughters. Lesly recounted, “he had such a touch with fish! He would bring home fish and it would taste like the nicest thing you ever ate…It was quite a situation because mommy would cook during the day… and when daddy come he will make something and then you are conflicted: ‘Ok, which one do I eat?’ And we would be like ‘mommy we love your cooking, it’s nice, but we want to tell you that daddy cooks really good too!’” And while it sounds like he lived a life of ease throughout, despite all his successes and countless high points, it was not all a bed of roses for “Pincel.” He had a difficult childhood and youth but he did not allow that to poi-

05 5 son his future; he trod on and chose positivity above all. When he married Blanca Galeano, he bestowed all the love he had on her and their children: Lesly, Ruth and Lastenia. His family will remember him as a cheerful, humble man and a wonderful father whose parting shot was always a joke. And in like fashion, his daughters and wife continue the tradition. Leslie closed by recalling, “he turned everything into humour in life and he made sure when he left, wherever he left, he left the people laughing. And that is how we are today. Even though we grieve and we are strong, we are laughing at the memories that we shared with him.” (Kremnews) The People’s United Party Family extend a most heartfelt condolences to Maximiliano’s Family. May his legacy live on even as he rests in peace and rises in eternal glory.

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Prime Minister

Hon. John Briceño Weekly Message 15th February 2021

Team and Transparency Hi Everybody, thanks for your many messages of hope about what happened in our House of Representatives on Friday 5th February 2021 with the historic reconstitution of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). At the heart of this radical change to PAC is that now the government has surrendered its control of that committee bringing transparency and accountability to how your money is being

managed and spent. This historic moment comes in our 40th year of Independence. Yes, it has taken a long time. We are emerging anew from pandemic and facing the deep economic crisis with laser focus on recovery and betterment for Belize. I must remind you about the incredible work our frontline team continues to perform every day. Our dedicated team at the Ministry of Health and Wellness has done skillful work implementing part of our planBELIZE to contain and control the disruptive covid-19 virus. Our aggressive measures for active surveillance, health education, curfew restrictions, and countrywide testing is working with the flattening curve. Our Public health personnel remain on the ground, working in teams, doing inspections of various premises across Belize. My fellow citizens, this is not the time to relax. The virus never sleeps. We are now preparing the way for our vaccine roll out plan, and I encourage all Belizeans to get the vaccine when it is your turn. Team effort and transparency in government continues to be two of the many ways we continue to roll out our plan BELIZE. Thank you for your continued support. Together we move forward better! Thanks, God bless and have a good week.

BELIZE NATIONAL PRAYER Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations, please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved country. God of might, wisdom and justice, please assist our Belizean government and people with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude. Let your light of Your divine wisdom direct their plans and endeavours so that with Your help we may attain our just objectives. With Your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge. We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law, that we may be preserved in union and in peace which the worlditself cannot give. And, after enjoying the blessings of this life, please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal reward that You have prepared for those who love You. Amen

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THINK ABOUT IT DEAN BARROW IS LYING Dean Barrow is lying when he said he sold an expensive government vehicle to the President of the Court of Appeal because that judge had been driving the said vehicle for twelve years. This is not true. It is a lie. The President of the Court of Appeal had a previous government vehicle. After the last election, the Judge was sold that vehicle. After the 2020 election, the Judge was again sold an almost new vehicle. The Judge/President of the Court of Appeal was sold two vehicles. As to the excuse for selling the latest vehicle, is that the Judge did not use a driver, well what of the expensive residence rented for the Judge just few streets from where he lives. He is allowed a whole house to relax, at taxpayers’ expense. The Judge got two vehicles, not one. The ex-Prime Minister said none of this. The Commission of Inquiry held Monday 15th February 2021, is a historic occasion. For the first time in the history of Belize, a Commission established to delve into possible wrong doings and criminal activities regarding taxpayers’ assets, has summoned a past Prime Minister and questioned him. In this case, unable to dodge attending, our disgraced Prime Minister turned up and Belizeans got another opportunity to see why they despise this man. Apart from his unbearable arrogance, Belizeans got a reminder of how terribly he mismanaged the country. For 13 years, he was Prime Minister and Finance Minister and does not know where the vehicle care unit keeps vehicles. Worse, Vehicle Care Unit is Not a Lawful department or unit. The law is that the Auditor General, Accountant General and officials of a Ministry physically check on government assets before they are written-off or sold. The nonsense that one contract employee with no public service back ground can be in charge of millions of dollars worth of vehicles, furniture, computers etc., is contrary to public service laws and regulations contained in the Financial Orders and Stores Orders Regulations. When a vehicle is in a crash and damaged beyond repair for it to get written off, there is a detailed process through the professional (not political) public officers. The information is sent to the National Assembly for approval to write it off. All his previous years in government and the past 13 years as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mr. Barrow has done no reforms, no improvement in the public service. The way he met the public service and the government is the same way he left it only much worse. He even subverted most if not all, of the institutions put in place as the checks and balance against abuse, waste and theft of taxpayer’s monies

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and assets. When confronted with evidence Minister Castro was abusing tax dollars by buying racing bicycle for his sons and pay for funeral for his family from monies at Civil Aviation Department, Prime Minister Barrow did nothing to improve the system so it could not happen elsewhere or again. Abuses by his Ministers continued unabated. When confronted by disappointed UDPs and angry Belizeans in California, over how they are all treated at the Ministry of Lands, Prime Minister Barrow told the gathering, ‘the Ministry is a cesspool of corruption’. But then did nothing to put a stop to it or to put in place better systems and people of integrity to prevent reoccurrence. No government department or

Ministry can provide themselves with monies for any vehicle, building, road, bridge or wasteful unnecessary stuff. ALL monies are provided and approved by the Prime Minister as Minister of Finance. He is ultimately responsible for any waste, fraud, theft and corruption. What happened with government vehicles was happening with lands, contracts and politically appointed unnecessary additional employees. When, for example, the do-nothing Minister of Housing had sixty seven extra employees attached to his Ministry in Belmopan, the monies were provided by Dean Barrow Minister of Finance. The employees themselves have come forward to say they had no work but collected wages all year round for years. This too must be investigated. Patrick Faber has tried to play down the Commission of Inquiry, even calling it a circus. Be careful, he and Peyrefitte may well turn out to be the clowns. There is nothing

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2021 circus-like for Mr. Barrow to buy a brand new luxury vehicle ten months ago for $90,000 for Minister Hugo Patt and then sell it to him just before election for a few thousand dollars. The very Peyrefitte who was paid as Attorney General, whose duty to advise Barrow, Faber and all CEO‘s that it is illegal to be buying and selling government vehicles and assets, he himself was doing the illegal buying. Faber bought alcohol and pibil for voters in the 2015 elections from PetroCaribe monies. Let it be absolutely clear, Dean Barrow and the Minister have no authority to sell government vehicles and furniture and computers. There is a legal procedure and it was not followed. We want these people to pay for their unlawful behavior. We also want a Commission of Inquiry into the unlawful give away of boledo and lottery. And another into how PetroCaribe millions were abused, stolen and squandered.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Looking for a highly experienced Chief Executive Officer to deliver a step change in results at the Port of Belize. The ideal candidate should be well versed in international best practices from across the port sector in the areas of commercial, people development, operations, and project development. Summary of Responsibilities: The CEO shall ensure effective and profitable operation of the business, providing maximum profit and return on invested capital, formulation and execution of current and long-term objectives, development and implementation of the terminal’s operating plans and policies. The CEO shall lead the Port of Belize and maintaining safe and environmentally friendly working conditions while establishing a cost-efficient operation with high productivity. Job Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • •

Drive, develop and deploy best practices within all departments. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve existing methodologies, processes and measurements to ensure positive development in business unit performance Implement agreed operating and financial targets and monitor performance for the business with respect to revenue, cost, and profit. Deliver a level of service to customers that is equal to best international standards. Develop and engage staff for highest delivery of Port performance Enforce safe working practices and work towards a “zero” target for lost time injuries. Liaise closely with relevant members of government, shipping companies, port authorities, regulatory bodies, customs agents, trucking companies, and other statutory authorities to ensure that their operational requirements are met. Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the reporting functions. Assist in developing the cargo terminal expansion with cargo handling international best practices. Any other Port related functions/duties.

Job Qualifications/Requirement: Minimum 15 years in the Maritime sector experience. COO or CEO experience in port companies. Must have worked in at least 3 ports outside of Belize with volumes of at least 200k TEU in each. Experience with working within a collective bargaining environment. Must possess an MBA or Master Mariner STCW. Must have Lean Six Sigma experience. Proven measurable improvement results within Ports. Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • Able to work flexible hours • Proactive in addressing Port related matters. • Strong ethics and values team contribution Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure). To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers. Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, February 22nd, 2021

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2021 LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Mark Anthony Sosa is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Melo’s Sports Lounge” located at Miles 11 ½ Philip Goldson Highway, Ladyville Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Notice is hereby given that Virginia Ruano is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “The Military Cool Spot” located at # 29 Orange Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Florita Gidwani is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Andee’s Fast Food” located at # 5 Regent Street West, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Jason & Alexandra Valdes are applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Carnivore Belize” located at #31 Eve Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Giovanni Smith is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Bacab Eco Park” located at ¼ Mile Burrell Boom Road, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Karim Hakim & Peter Teichroeb are applying for a Restaurant & Bar Liquor License to be operated at “Hakim Fine Dining” located at 6 ½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Huerta Ramirez is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Mexican Tacos – El Chapito” located in Ladyville Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Anna Nicholson is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “A & B’s Grocery” located in West Lake Park, 8 Miles George Price Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Roxana Nugent is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Roxy Store” located on Tilapia Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Francis Woods is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Old Belize” located at 5 ½ Miles George Price Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Leroy Williams is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Amigos Family Diner” located at Mile 31.5 George Price Highway, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Our school community is saddened to learn of the passing of one of our members of faculty during the 70’s and again during the 90’s. (Early 80’s and early 90’s were spent in the USA) She retired in 2003. Ms. Netty was a well-known Science teacher at Muffles College. At the time of her passing at 78 years, she was living in the USA. The picture seen below

was taken in 1999 as it appeared in our yearbook at that time. She was always prepared, well dressed, beautiful and ready to serve. It is also very noteworthy to mention that she also served as deputy mayor of Orange Walk Town. 1942 - 2021......the dash in between could never capture all the accomplishments of a person, but we are sure that Ms. Netty made that dash worthwhile. Our sincere and most, deepest condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in God’s eternal peace.(Muffles College) The People’s United Party and the rest of the PUP family join with the school and the Orange Walk Community in sending the deepest of sympathies to the Johnson family. May she rest in peace and rise in eternal glory.

VACANCY

SOCIAL DISTANCE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME

NOTICE

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Operations Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females, able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post. Reports to: Cargo Operations Manager Summary of Responsibilities: The Assistant Operations Supervisor will report to the Cargo Operations Manager and will assist with the supervision of all container movement and operations personnel. He or she will be responsible for preparing vessel worked forms to Accounts Department for billing and statistical/Operational reports. Able to check reefer plugins, read and calculate charges. Learn newly implemented Octopi Terminal Operating System, training to be provided. Assist COM with preparing gang order for vessels and reefer cargo information. This post is fun and challenging, come prepared for a new venture. Job Responsibilities: • Assist with supervising of the movement of inbound and outbound of all containers and break bulk/bulk cargoes. • Assist with supervising of personnel working in the port compound and pier. • Check and sign delivery orders for authenticity to load direct delivery container • Assist with the supervising of the loading and unloading of containers and break bulk vessels in compound/pierhead. • Provide reports of vessels worked to Accounts Department for billing. • Provide reports (work logs) of vessels worked for operations statistics. • Check reefer plugins, reading and calculate charges. • Prepare Operational reports. • Learn Octopi Terminal Operating System. (training to be provided) • Assist with the preparation of gang order for vessels. • Check and prepare reefer cargo information. • Any other duties and functions, of a related nature that may be assigned from time to time by the Cargo Operations Manager. Job Qualifications/Requirement: • Associates Degree or higher • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Cargo & Container Operations, production or similar (In house training will be provided) • Passes in in Math & English CXC will be an asset Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • Ability to work independently • Ability to work flexible working hours • Math and analytical skills required. • Supervisory and leadership skills required. • Pro-activeness required. • Microsoft office proficiency required. Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure). To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers. Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday, March 8th, 2021

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

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

SURVEY EXPORTS LIMITED

29th January, 2021

Mrs. Brigitte Lecourt of Le Chateau Perigord, 6 Lacets Saint Leon, 98000, Monaco,

COLUMBA ASSETS CORP.

29th January, 2021

Mr. Edmond-Patrick LECOURT

AMBERLEY INTERNATIONAL INC.

29th January, 2021

of 34 bd d’Italie, 98000, Monaco Mr. Edmond-Patrick LECOURT

of 34 bd d’Italie, 98000, Monaco

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

SALVAT VENTURES LTD.

05th January, 2021

Gedex Management Ltd.

28th January, 2021

DALTA RESOURCES LTD.

28th January, 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

WELLS INVESTMENT CO., LTD.

28th January, 2021

SURE CHANCE CORP.

28th January, 2021

NOBLE SMART INC.

28th January, 2021

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise PROCUREMENT NOTICE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BARN FOR THE NATIONAL SHEEP AND GOAT BREEDING CENTER, MINSTRY OF AGRICULTURELIVESTOCK UNIT, CENTRAL FARM, CAYO DISTRICT Project Country: Belize Financing Institution: ICDF (Taiwan Technical Mission) Project Name: Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance System Enhancement Project. Title: Specific Procurement Notice Project Number: TT-310-2020-028 The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise is hereby requesting an expression of interest for the construction of a Sheep Barn at the Livestock Unit located in Central Farm, Cayo District. Barn Size: 135ft by 60ft Submission of Application For further information interested firms and companies can send a letter of expression of interest to the below address before March 2nd, 2021. procurement.officer@agriculture.gov.bz Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Belmopan City, Belize

NOTICE Alpha Capital Management Ltd. (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Alpha Capital Management Ltd.: I. Is in dissolution II. Commenced dissolution on the 9th day of February, 2021; and III. Mopan Directors Limited whose address is at 993 Ariel Rosado Avenue, Belize City is the Liquidator of the Company. Broadway Consultancy Services Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE

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

WALCOTT ASSOCIATES S.A. – 06th January, 2021

BAY VIEW CONTINENTAL CORP. – 06th January, 2021

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

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NOTICE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LTD. #36,269 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LTD. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 9th February, 2021. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTS LTD. #36,265 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTS LTD. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 9th February, 2021. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE REGISTERED SOLUTIONS LTD. #49,272 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named REGISTERED SOLUTIONS LTD. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 9th February, 2021. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE Apex Development Limited #133,577 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named Apex Development Limited has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 10th February, 2021. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE The Development Finance Corporation of Bliss Parade Belmopan, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as mortgagee under Deed of Mortgages or Charges between those hereinafter named and the said Corporation which mortgages are recorded at the Land Titles Unit, or the Lands Registry and that the said Development Finance Corporation will, at the expiration of two (2) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, sell the properties described in the Schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to the said Corporation at its Headquarters Office or District Offices. SCHEDULE All that piece or parcel of land situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District and being Lot No. 583 containing 693.058 Square Meters of land as shown on Entry No. 6216 Register 4 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District held under a Deed of Assignment dated the 31st day of December, 2014 being the leasehold interest of RAY CECIL OGALDEZ. All that piece or parcel of land being Lot 336 containing 543.648 S.M. situate in the subdivision known as Los Lagos, along the Northern Highway near Mile 13, Belize District held under Deed of Conveyance dated 16th day of August, 2004 being the freehold interest of MURVIN ISAIAH BOOD. DATED THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021

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 VEENA SADARANGANI 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 FREEHOLD piece or parcel of land situate along the East Coast of Turneffe Island, Belize District, Belize comprising 50 Acres of land and being more particularly delineated and described as shown on Plan of Survey by J.A. Keith being Entry No. 11040 Register No. 18 and shown on Plan No. 1315 of 2007, attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1315 of 2007 dated the 8th day of January 2008, lodged at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 15th February 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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NOTICE Target Glory Limited #42,601 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named Target Glory Limited has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 5th February, 2021. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE CONSULTING GROUP CORP. #49,273 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named CONSULTING GROUP CORP. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 9th February, 2021. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

TENDER 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, delivery and maintenance of Vehicles. The Ministry now invites sealed bids for the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of the following items:

ITEM

QUANTITY

Pickup Trucks

Vans

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

Streetlight Installation and Maintenance BEL invites tenders for Streetlight Installation and Maintenance for the period April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 at the following locations: San Pedro and Caye Caulker Belize City Orange Walk Dangriga Ladyville Belmopan Punta Gorda Corozal San Ignacio Independence (including Placencia)

The bidding documents, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates for the pre-bid meeting are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tenders.aspx Bidders are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-bid meeting to be held on Monday, February 22, 2021. Submission of interest to attend the meeting can be sent to bidsumittal@bel.com.bz

All bids must be delivered to the address below no later than 0900 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, March 01, 2021. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.

Tenders must be submitted via email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Bids will be opened at 0915 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, March 01, 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.

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

Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries Papi’s Building 1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan Telephone number: 822- 2674 Email ceo.secretary@homeaffairs.gov.bz.

For more information or queries, send email to

bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz

Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING HAULOVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS The Government of Belize (GOB) has received a loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development (hereinafter referred to as OFID) in an amount equivalent to US$12,000,000 towards the cost of the Haulover Bridge Replacement Project, and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under this contract. Payments by OFID will be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval by OFID, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement. This Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing (MIDH), Project Execution Unit (PEU). An Engineering Coordinator within the PEU is responsible for the day-to-day management of project activities. Engineering Consultants will be retained by MIDH to assist with the supervision of the contract. The MIDH intends to prequalify contractors for the following works under this project: Haulover Bridge Replacement Project. It is expected that Invitations to Bid will be issued during the First quarter of 2021. The project consists of the construction of a new bridge structure comprising of reinforced concrete abutments, two intermediate piers, AASHTO girders, reinforced concrete deck and reinforced concrete retaining walls. Also included are earthworks, pavement and safety features such as guardrails, road marking and lighting. All countries are eligible for this opportunity. The requirements for prequalification include: (a) an average annual turnover (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last five years of United States Dollars (US$) 6.0 million equivalent for civil works; (b) demonstrate capacity to have a cash flow of at least US$1.5 Million equivalent (including access to credit); (c) experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least one assignment of a similar nature and complexity to the proposed project activity within the last five years with a value of at least US$6.0M (to comply with this requirement, works quoted should be at least 80 percent complete). The similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity, methods/technology or other characteristics as described in Section VI, Scope of Works. Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from, and inspect the Prequalification Documents at, the PEU at the address below, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A complete hardcopy set of the prequalification documents in English may be obtained by interested applicants by writing or email to the address below. The request must clearly state “Request for Prequalification Documents for Haulover Bridge Replacement Project”. The hardcopy documents are available for a non-refundable fee of US$100.00. Potential applicants who request that hardcopy documents be forwarded to them are required to submit an account number from a local courier agent, which accepts freight collect charges. MIDH will promptly dispatch the documents but under no circumstances will the Ministry be responsible for late delivery or loss of the documents so transmitted. Alternately, documents may be forwarded electronically, in pdf format, at no cost. Prequalification submissions must be in English and must be submitted by 10:00 hours, local time on Tuesday 6 April 2021. There are two options for submitting prequalification information. These are: (a) By electronic submission, in pdf format, to the email address indicated below. The “Subject” field of the email message must read “Application to Prequalify for the Haulover Bridge Replacement Project”. The submission will be deemed to have been received at the time that it is received by the PEU. The burden of proving receipt of the email will be on the applicant and will not be met solely by a read receipt or sent items report generated by the bidder’s computer.; or (b) By submission of one original and three hard copies, by hand or by registered mail, in a sealed envelope to the first address below, with simultaneous electronic submission to the address below. The sealed envelope containing the submission must include the name and address of the applicant and be clearly marked “Application to Prequalify for the Haulover Bridge Replacement Project”. MIDH reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the prequalification process. MIDH will not be bound to assign any reason for not prequalifying any applicant and will not defray costs incurred by applicants in the preparation and submission of the prequalification documents. Applicants will be advised in due course of the results of their application. Only firms and joint ventures prequalified under this procedure will be invited to bid. Attention: Mr. Evondale Moody Project Execution Unit Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing Power Lane Belmopan, Cayo Belize, C. A Tel: +501-828-5220 Email: peumow@yahoo.com

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PUBLIC AUCTION BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE COOPERATION, CERTIFIED AND LICENSED AUCTIONEER MIGUEL A. ELLIS WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:

On Tuesday , 23rd February, 2021 At 10:00am Zoom Meeting ID: 813 8158 7728 Password: Nav8TV No.

Name

Description

Development

DELBERT AMOS RHABURN JR.

Parcel No. 8261, Block 20, Registration Section Belmopan containing 464.12 Square Meters situated in the City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of DELBERT AMOS RHABURN JR.

A Two (2) bedroom timber dwelling containing a bath, a living, dining and kitchen combined attached to a front porch. Property size is 50’x100’ approx.

RAFAEL ANTONIO SALASAR

Parcel No. 4012, Block No. 24, Society Hall Registration Section containing 795.226 Square Meters situate in the Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of RAFAEL ANTONIO SALASAR.

One two (2) bedroom concrete bungalow dwelling containing a living and dining area combined and kitchen area attached to a porch.

GILBERT ALLAN RHABURN

Parcel No. 3176, Block 24, Society Hall Registration Section, containing 693.911 S.M. situate in Ontario Village, Cayo District, Belize, held under Certificate of Lease being the leasehold interest of GILBERT RHABURN.

Empty Lot - containing 693.911 S.M.

BARRY ALTON ESPAT

Parcel No. 807, Block No. 20, Mount Empty parcel of land (half an acre) Pleasant Registration Section containing 0.50 Acres situate in the outskirts of the City of Belmopan, Cayo District held under a Land Certificate LRS No. 201307302 being the freehold interest of BARRY A. ESPAT.

MARK ANTHONY MYVETT

Parcel 1165/1, Block 23, San Ignacio North Registration Section containing 464.698 S.M., situate in the Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District and held under Certificate of Lease, being the leasehold interest of MARK ANTHONY MYVETT.

One- Three (3) bedroom bungalow house containing 1 kitchen, 1 living, 1 dining, 1 bathroom and an open verandah. Size: 555.779 S.Y.

Miguel A. Ellis P.O. Box 118, Belmopan, Ph: 634-9058 E-Mail: Miguel_ellis@hotmail.com Please contact DFC for financing

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The 2008-2020 UDP had ONE thing is abundance…or is it two. They had unlimited incompetence. Their incompetence was of such virulence that it eventually morphed into Unlimited Corruption. The UDP now seems to revel in Trumpian world of alternative realities, fake profiles, fake news and the stupidest of conspiracy theories all of which break the laws of the land as they put these on social media. The UDP, leader et al, are not even trying to oppose anymore. The UDP expect the listeners to drink the disinfectant and to forget that Barrow and Faber were guilty of the most atrocious years in Belizean history—this we call UDP infamy, never to be forgotten by the people of Belize. • The UDP has NO rebuttal only the twisting of the truth into anything that is the furthest from the truth. For example, the Covid positive have went down from 5000 to 200, Faber says there is corruption in how the people of Belize and the PUP government managed to get the Covid numbers down. Unbelievable! Congratulate the people oh Petty one!! • Next, the PUP use 12 Million dollars to make a move to fix our nation’s Imerian highways ‘built’ by the UDP on the cheap. The same 12 million has been enough to tackle the sugar roads and a culvert at Mile 38 on the George Price Highway. Faber cries foul… the PUP is misinforming the people. We(the UDP), left them broke, thus the PUP cannot be doing any real work…Faber asserts. People travelling of the highways will beg to differ. The fixing of the UDP infrastructure is underway. • Faber, most recently, claims that the Commission on the last minute Sale of our Assets did not find anything(after just one hearing)…could almost be heard begging them to quit the hearings. The LONG list of 112 vehicles(Prados etc) sold at an average of 2500 each is hardly ‘much ado about nothing’. Faber, like Barrow, claimed to know nothing of these sales during their tenure of lead-

ership. Faber, thus, confessed to the same thing as Barrow—they were asleep at the wheel when they should have been governing Belize. • Barrow is gone so he can bark all he wishes at the Commissioners. But Faber is still here, chirping, ‘It wasn’t me’. Faber will have to resign sooner or later. The LOO will fully comprehend the nature of the commission when all is unearth. Faber’s own submarine will probably have its own investigation. Who was driving that taxpayer’s vehicle into the Marine Parade drink? What is the real story? Did Faber pay for damages or did her get a sweetheart deal? Who should know? Vicente? Barrow? LOO Faber? • The UDP attempting to make people forget that their criminal exleader spent 1.5 billion without our permission is definitely UDP style. The law was flouted Barrow with utter disdain and he continued to borrow, borrow, borrow to the tune of 1 million a day during his own depression. The UDP’s present unlimited levels of incompetence in being a credible opposition is hurting their ability of being functional and worthwhile for Belize. Their LOO’s unlimited pettiness insults all Belizeans everyday he refuses to credibly disavow the 2008 to 2020 Barrow/Faber/Patt litany of wrongs. Just as a reminder, Mr. LOO, a credible confession is one with full penance. A full cleansing of your political soul would include an honourable resignation from the House. Try it!! It will free your UDP soul, for all THAT is worth. Incidentally, the people of southside Belize City are asking, “Where are our representatives?” They are so, so sorry to have voted for you. This time they will not give you their proxy vote. Ahead you will see how the Unlimitedly Incompetent and Corrupt UDP raped our country!!

PLANBELIZE ANALYSIS OF OUR BELIZE’S ECONOMY • Average income per person (real GDP per capita) has fallen steadily since 2008, from $7,412 in 2008 to $7,040 by 2019, and then plummeting to $5,843 in 2020. • Unemployment has almost tripled in 2020, from 10.4% to almost 30%. • With underemployment also increasing from 22.7% to 38%, almost 68% of the labour force is left looking for work. • Belize’s unemployment rate is more than triple the average unemployment rate throughout the Caribbean and more than quadruple that of Central America. • Government revenues fell by almost 30% or over $300 million in 2020. • 36 cents out of every dollar spent on government expenditures is being borrowed to make payments. • 83 cents out of every dollar of government revenues is being spent on wages, salaries and pensions. • Wages and salaries have almost tripled - from $234mn in 2008 to $684mn in just 12 years. • Heightened spending coupled with revenue shortfalls led to financing requirements of over half a billion dollars in 2020. • It took 4 successive administrations from independence to 1998 for the government to accumulate $700 million of debt while it took the last government one year to rack up financing requirements of over $500 million in 2020. • Since 2008, government debt has increased by almost $2 billion with domestic debt more than tripling from $333mn to $1.3 billion and external debt other than the superbond more than doubling from $830mn to $1.77 billion. • At 134.1%, Belize now has the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the entire Caribbean and Central American region.

SOME MORE DETAIL • $5,843 in 2020 back to 1992 levels; before when most of the electorate was born. • Don’t blame Covid, blame the UDP • Yet, unelected ex-Minister of Everything claims: Healthy Economy • Unemployment is NOT a regional thing it is a UDP thing. • Focussing ONLY on tourism since key UDPs had invested in elysian dreams. • Where did most of the UDP gov’t loans go? Can we call them a campaign government? • Sadly, many of the UDP hires were ghost workers— collected without really doing any work. • Cronies’ wealth tripled as well. UDP Ministers’ wealth grew limitlessly. Coincidence?? • This is criminal. People were dying and they were rejecting Covid tests since Pablo’s ministry determined who buys so the usual UDP hustle can be danced. Yes, Rene…yours too. • And the infamy continues with the same theme… The UDP mastered corruption. Yes, their incompetence and corruption is limitless. • If Barrow borrowed heedless to the IMF caveats and was found guilty of 1.5 billion unconstitutional spending… why should Belizeans pay? Let him pay? Let Barrow pay and pay and pay until he cannot pay anymore. • The UDP’s 13 years was devoid of a government and leader. Barrow and Faber wrecked the country with their limitless incompetence.

Belize will rebound in record fashion and ALL credit will go to the Belizean people who continue following planBelize leadership, PM John Briceño, PUP representatives, PUP Ministers and soon nine Municipal Town Boards.

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PUBLIC AUCTION BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE COOPERATION, CERTIFIED AND LICENSED AUCTIONEER MIGUEL A. ELLIS WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:

On Tuesday , 23rd February, 2021 At 10:30am Zoom Meeting ID: 871 8519 4107 Password: nM37N6 No.

Name

Description

Development

CORNELIUS FRIESSEN

All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 1 containing 696.48 Square Meters situate along the Northern Highway near Mile 12, Belize District, as shown on Register No. 24 Entry Plan No. 13447, held under a Deed of Conveyance dated the 19th day of September, 2011, being the freehold interest of CORNELIUS FRIESSEN

One Unit with two stories - Ground Floor - I combined kitchen and dining area, 1 bedroom, 1 bath attached to an open office area (storage and assembly area), Level Upper floor - divided by a concrete partition with two sections that is incomplete.

RONALD ALEXANDER SMITH

All that piece or parcel of land containing 64.72 Acres of land situate along the Southside of the George Price Highway, Near Mile 12.5, Belize District held under Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 274 of 2014 as shown on Entry No. 5786, Reg. 25 being the freehold interest of JOSEPH SMITH surety for RONALD ALEXANDER SMITH.

50 acres of flat land and 14.72 acres is used as a quarry operation which includes 5 ponds and 1 body of water that leads to the Sibun River.

LEANORA LAVERNE MORALEZ

Parcel No. 1297/1, Block No. 45, Albert/ Mesop Registration Section containing 156.627 Square Metres held under a Certificate of Lease being the leasehold interest of LEONORA MORALEZ.

One two (2) bedroom concrete bungalow dwelling containing 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 living and dining. Building Size: 26’2” x 22’

JORGE NAHUN SANDOVAL

Parcel No. 53/1, Block 45, St. Martin De Porres West Registration Section containing 377.85 Square Meters, situate on No. 9297 Gloria Edwards Street, St. Martin De Porres Area, Belize City, Belize District, Belize, held by a Certificate of Lease, being the leasehold interest of JORGE NAHUN SANDOVAL.

A one (1) bedroom dwelling galvanized zinc house, containing 1 bath and open dining and living area. Building measuring 444 sq. ft.

CARLOS EDWARD ZETINA.

Parcel Nos. 537 & 538, Block No, 11, Belize Rural North 1 containing 10 acres respectively found at Corozalito in the Maskall Forest Reserve, Belize District held under 2 Land Certificates being the freehold interest of CARLOS EDWARD ZETINA.

2 empty plot of land measuring 1 acre each.

DESIREE DELONE MARTINEZ

All that piece of parcel of land situate on the south side of the Western Highway, near Mile 8, Belize District being Lot No. 260 containing 363.225 square meters as can be seen on Entry Plan No. 2042 and held under a Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1878 of 2000 dated the 27-Dec-2000 being the freehold interest of DESIREE DELONE MARTINEZ.

One three (3) bedroom concrete bungalow containing 1 kitchen, 1 dining and a living area attached to a veranda. Building Size: 52’ x 75’

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Parcel 304, Block 16, Vista Del Mar Registration Section containing 696.54 Square Meters held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of KEVIN ENRIQUEZ & ANDREA ENRIQUEZ surety for ANKA LTD

Parcel 303, Block 16, Vista Del Mar Registration Section containing 696.54 Square Meters held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of KEVIN ENRIQUEZ & ANDREA ENRIQUEZ surety for ANKA LTD.

ANKA LTD. 7B

Parcel 302, Block 16, Vista Del Mar Registration Section containing 696.54 Square Meters held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of KEVIN ENRIQUEZ & ANDREA ENRIQUEZ surety for ANKA LTD.

All that piece or parcel of land situate at west of Phillip Goldson Highway near Mile 32, Belize District containing 49.99 acres as shown on Entry No. 14489, Register No. 3 held under Deed of Conveyance dated the 1st December, 2014 being the freehold interest of MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI.

MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI

A total of 2469.16 Square Yards containing 14 Apartments (10 One bedroom apartments & 4 two bedroom apartments) each with a living, dining, kitchen each attached to a private porch area and a shared laundromat area (22.5’ x 40’) which is situate at the front of the building.

Empty plot of land

Parcel No. 8965, Block No. 7, San Pedro Registration Section containing 1 Acre situate 3.5 Miles North of San Pedro Town, Empty plot of land for commercial use. Ambergris Caye, Belize District held under Land Certificate being the freehold interest of MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI.

Parcel No. 8964, Block No. 7, San Pedro Registration Section containing 1 Acre situate 3.5 Miles North of San Pedro Town, Empty plot of land for commercial use. Ambergris Caye, Belize District held under Land Certificate being the freehold interest of MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI.

Parcel 1573, Block 45, Albert/Mesop Registration Section, situate on Dean Street, Belize City, Belize District, containing a four-storey concrete building, held under Land Certificate and being the freehold interest of DARRELL CARTER.

DARRELL CARTER

RAUL FRANCISCO LEAL

Parcel No. 3768, Block 7, San Pedro Registration Section containing 416.45 Square Yards situate in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye held under a Land Certficate No 10043/2004 being the freehold interest of RAUL FRANCISCO LEAL.

One Three (3) Storey dwelling house described as follows: Ground Floor (1,450.00 sq.ft. approx.) & 1st Floor (1,420.00 sq.ft approx.) can used as Office space. 2nd Floor (1,694.00 sq.ft. approx.). Ground First Extension: (878 sq.ft.) and balcony (1,53.0 sq.ft.).

One Two (2) bedroom bungalow Plywood and stucco dwelling containing 1 bath, 1 kitchen, 1 dining and a living area Building Size: 21’04” x 20’06”.

Miguel A. Ellis P.O. Box 118, Belmopan, Ph: 634-9058 E-Mail: Miguel_ellis@hotmail.com Please contact DFC for financing

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NOTICE

LOAN BORROWER/S

DevelopmentDevelopment Finance Corporation (DFC) hereby requires below listed Loan Borrower/s to visit the Finance Corporation (DFC) hereby requires thethe below listed Loan Borrower/s to visit the DFC office on or before the expiry DFC office on or before the expiry of three weeks from the first publication hereof to make suitable arthree weeks from the first publication hereof to make suitable rangements of for loan repayment. arrangements for loan repayment.

Failure to comply herewith will result in DFC forwarding these cases Failure to comply herewith will result in DFC forwarding these cases to its Attorney for loan recovery to its Attorney for loan recovery through the Courts. You are through the reminded Courts.that You are reminded that on the Promissory Note and Loan Agreement exebased on the Promissory Note based and Loan Agreement cuted with DFC, you fully responsible forfor allall costs (legal and others) incurred from the loan executed withwill DFC,be you will be fully responsible costs (legal and others) incurred from the loan recovery measures. recovery measures. No. NAME OF BORROWER 1

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF BORROWER

Camp 50, Indian Creek 1A ABRAM WIEBE Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

NAME OF GUARANTOR

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF GUARANTOR

NAME OF GUARANTOR

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF GUARANTOR

NAME OF GUARANTOR

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF GUARANTOR

CORNELUS BLATZ

Camp 5 , Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 1, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

ARON HARDER

Camp 56, Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 5 , Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

JACOB WIEBE

Camp 1, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 5 , Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

JOHAN WIEBE

2 SHANELLIE JANELL CARRILLO

No. 11 Ascuncion Street, MARIA ESTHER Orange Walk Town, Orange CARILLO Walk District, Belize

3 JOHN NEPUMCEN ZUNIGA JR. 4 ARNULFO BRICENO

No. 71 Venezuelan Site, Corozal Town, Corozal District, Belize No. 78 Cedar Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District

NANCY DIANA ANCONA

5 JORGE ELMERZON GARCIA

San Martin Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

MARINA ESMERALDA GARCIA

6 ROSELIA ELVIRA DISUS FOR JOHN DAVID CAL 7 JENNY YANILY ALLEN 8

Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District, Belize

MIGUEL ANGEL CAL

Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, Belize

ALEX JULIAN ALEN CORNELIUS SCHMITT

ABRAM 8A LETKEMAN 9 KIREN FELISHA CAN 10 ABRAM KLASSEN 11 JOHAN KROEKER 12 PETER 12A FRIESEN

Camp 37, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize

EGBERT A. HUMES

WILHELM WIENS

No. 2 San Antonio Road, MANUEL Orange Walk Town, Orange ROMALDO LEIVA Walk District, Belize Camp 13, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 21, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belzie Camp 40, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

AMIN IVAN CARILLO PASTOR MURRILLOS JACOB PETERS

13 LUCIANA YOLANDA TUYUB

No. 14 Main Street, Orange DONNA FLORES Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

14 KALEEN PETERS

No. 8 Ambergris Street, NIGEL WAYNE Orange Walk Town, Orange PETERS Walk District, Belize

15 NUBIA ARIADNE GUERRA

La Democracia Street, JOSE ARMANDO Orange Walk Town, Orange CAWICH Walk District, Belize

HEINRICH WIEBE

JACOB WIEBE

No. 11 Ascuncion Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize No. 71 Venezuelan Site, Corozal Town, Corozal District, Belize San Martin Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District, Belize San Martin Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District, Belize Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, Belize Camp 37, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize Camp 28, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize No. 14 Sarston Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

PETER WIENS

Camp 32, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize

San Lazaro Village, Orange Walk District, Belize August Pine Ridge Village, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 23, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize No. 1 Otro Benque Road, Orange Walk District, Belize

FRANZ KROEKER Camp 14, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize ARON FRIESEN Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize

Belmopan Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize Xunantunich Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

FRANSINE DIANNE PETERS

DAVID FEHR CLOTILDE ISMAEL FLORES

Camp 19, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize No. 21 Clarke Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize Punta Gorda Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

DATED THIS 28th DAY OF JANUARY, 2021

PETER SCHMITT

Camp 4 , Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT CHAPTER 9 Form No. 22

Elections & Boundaries Commission Belize City 17th February 2021

NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN ADDENDUM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2021 CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT

The Electoral Division of COROZAL BAY NOTICE is hereby given to the Voters of the electoral division aforesaid that a Poll will be taken for the by-election now pending for the said electoral division and that such Poll will be opened on the 3rd day of March 2021 at the hour of seven in the forenoon and kept open till the hour of six in the afternoon in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas comprised in the said electoral division: POLLING STATIONS: 1. Polling Area No. 39 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND COROZAL METHODIST SCHOOL, COROZAL TOWN Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of 3rd Street South produced to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence westerly along the north side of 3rd Street to the Corozal Town boundary; thence continuing in a westerly direction then northerly, then easterly then northerly and following the said town boundary to its intersection with the Northern Highway, also known as the Santa Elena Road; thence southeasterly along the north side of the Santa Elena Road to the southern boundary of parcel 874 in the Corozal North Land Registration Area; thence easterly along the southern boundary of parcel 874 and continuing easterly along the southern boundaries of parcels 873,872,871,1319,1320,1339,1340 and 3351 all in the Corozal North Land Registration Area to an unnamed street; thence along the un-named street to the south-west corner of the Stadium; thence southerly and easterly along parcel 2456 to Toucan Street; thence along the north side of Toucan Street to 5th Street North; thence along the north side of 5th Street North to its production across Rainbow Beach to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence southerly along the coast back to the point of commencement. 2.

Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of 3rd Street South produced to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence westerly along the north side of 3rd Street to the Corozal Town boundary; thence southerly along the said town boundary to its intersection with the Northern Highway; thence southwesterly along the Northern Highway also forming a part of the Corozal Town boundary to a tract; thence south along the town boundary and the said track to a scale UTM coordinate of 352034 meters east and 2013517 meters north; and also being the boundary of lands now or formerly leased to Albert Vault; thence east along the boundary of the said lands to a point on the coast of and having a scaled UTM coordinate of 352364 meters east and 2031509 meters north; thence northerly along the coast back to the point of commencement. The candidates in the above electoral divisions are as follows:

1. 2.

CAMPOS, Hilberto, 23 Flogariat Street VEGA SAMOS, Elvia “Elvie”, 16 Apple Street

UDP PUP

of which all persons are hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. The counting of votes will take place at the ST. FRANCIS XAVIER R. C. SCHOOL, COROZAL TOWN, on the 3rd day of March 2021 at the hour of 8:00 p.m. GIVEN under my Hand this 17th day of February 2021

(Teresita Miranda) Returning Officer for the Corozal Bay Electoral Division

RESCINDED APPOINTMENT

NEW APPOINTMENT

Lliani Arthurs Director

Nelma Jones Principal Education

Department of Human Services Belize City

Education Department Orange Walk Town

JOSEPHINE TAMAI Chief Elections Officer

NOTICES THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN 3rd MARCH 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION BELIZE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION In accordance with Regulation 51-(1) of the Belize City Council (Registration of Electors and Elections) Regulations, I, Anna Bennett, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and ten (10) other members of the Belize City Council will be held in Belize City on, 3rd March, 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas in the electoral divisions for Belize City: -

CANDIDATES: The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

MUNICIPALITY BELIZE CITY Fort George Officer

ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT

POLLING STATIONS: Polling Area No. 40 ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN SCHOOL, COROZAL TOWN

It is notified for the general information that the Chief Elections Officer with the approval of the Elections and Boundaries Commission acting pursuant to section 18 (2) Part IV of the City Council Act have rescinded the following appointment and appointed replacement for the below Election Clerk: ELECTION CLERKS

ALLOCATION OF COLOURS TO POLITICAL PARTIES CONTESTING THE COROZAL BAY ELECTORAL DIVISION BY-ELECTION 2021

FREETOWN ELECTORAL DIVISION POLLING AREA NO. 1 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Freetown Electoral Division in Belize City and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the junction of Princess Margaret Drive and St. Thomas Street; thence south along the west-side of St. Thomas Street to 19th Street; the south-side of 19th Street to ‘K’ Street; the west-side of ‘K’ Street to an un-named street; thence east along the south-side of the un-named street to ‘I’ Street; thence south along the west-side of ‘I’ Street to 11th Street; thence east along the south-side of 11th Street to ‘G’ Street; thence south along the west-side of ‘G’ Street to 6th Street; thence east along 6th Street to Hopkins Street; thence south along the west-side of Hopkins Street to 3rd Street; thence west along the north-side of 3rd Street to St. Peter Street; thence south along the west-side of St. Peter Street to St Joseph Street; thence east along the south-side of St Joseph Street to Simon Lamb Street; thence south along the west-side of Simon Lamb Street to Freetown Road; thence along the south-side of Freetown Road to its junction with Princess Margaret Drive; thence north along Princess Margaret Drive back to the point of commencement.

In accordance with Rule 15 (4) of the Representation of the Election Rules, the Elections and Boundaries Commission has allocated the following colors to the political parties contesting the Corozal Bay Electoral Division By-Election to be held on Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

POLLING STATION NO. 1—ALL SAINTS PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY

POLITICAL PARTIES

COLOUR

People’s United Party (PUP) United Democratic Party (UDP)

BLUE RED

ALL THAT section of the Freetown Electoral Division which lies between the Northern Highway and Haulover Creek from Haulover Bridge to Belcan Bridge, and that section that lies within the following described area.

JOSEPHINE TAMAI CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER

POLLING AREA NO. 2

Commencing at a point, the said point being the junction of Princess Margaret Drive produced to the Haulover Creek at Belcan Bridge; thence upstream along Haulover Creek to its confluence with the Belize River; thence downstream the Belize River to its junction with Continued on page 23

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the Northern Highway; thence easterly along the north side of the Northern Highway to its junction with Princess Margaret Drive; thence south along Princess Margaret Drive produced to Haulover Creek and back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 2—YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 3B ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Freetown Electoral Division in Belize City and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of Independence Avenue and the coast of the Caribbean Sea; thence southerly along the east-side of Independence Avenue to the Northern Highway; thence west along the north side of the Northern Highway to its junction with the Belize River; thence downstream along the Belize River to its confluence with the Caribbean Sea; thence southerly and easterly along the coast of the Caribbean Sea back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 3B—YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, BELIZE CITY COUNTING STATION: ALL SAINTS PRIMARY SCHOOL, FIRST STREET, KINGS PARK, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 1, 2 AND 3B. CARIBBEAN SHORES ELECTORAL DIVISION POLLING AREA NO. 3 ALL THAT section of the Caribbean Shores Electoral Division in Belize City, which includes Coral Grove and West Landivar, and lies between the Northern Highway and the sea coast beginning at the junction of the southern side of Buttonwood Bay Boulevard and the sea; thence Westerly along the southern side of Buttonwood Bay Boulevard to its intersection with the Northern Highway; thence South-Easterly along the Northern side of the Northern Highway to its intersection with Princess Margaret Drive to its junction with St. Thomas street, northerly along the western side of St. Matthew Street, to the sea, and northerly along the sea coast to the point of commencement.

junction with St. Joseph Street. Thence easterly along the southern side of St. Joseph Street to its junction with Baymen Avenue. POLLING STATION NO. 5 – EX-SERVICES LEAGUE’S BUILDING, BELIZE CITY COUNTING STATION: EDWARD P. YORKE HIGH SCHOOL, PRINCESS MARGARET DRIVE, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 3, 3A, 4 AND 5. PICKSTOCK ELECTORAL DIVISION POLLING AREA NO. 6 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Pickstock Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Mapp Street with Haulover Creek, thence along Mapp Street, Cran Street, Douglas Jones Street, Castle Street, Victoria Street to Haulover Creek, and along Haulover Creek to Mapp Street. POLLING STATION NO. 6 – CENTRAL CHRISTIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 16A ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Pickstock Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the junction of Vernon Street and Sarstoon Street; thence north along the east-side of Sarstoon Street to Haulover Creek; thence upstream along the south-bank of Haulover Creek back to Central American Boulevard; thence south along the west side of Central American Boulevard to Vernon Street; thence east along Vernon Street back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 16A – ST. LUKE METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 17A

POLLING STATION NO. 3—EDWARD P. YORKE HIGH SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Pickstock Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows:

POLLING AREA No. 3A

Commencing at the junction of Haulover Creek and Oleander Street; thence south along the east-side of Oleander Street to Morning Glory Street; north-side of Morning Glory Street to Partridge Street; thence south along the east-side of Partridge Street to Lark Spur Street; thence east along the south-side of Lark Spur Street to Zericote Street; thence south along the east-side of Zericote Street to Mahogany Street; thence west along the south-side of Mahogany Street to Partridge Street; thence south along the east-side of Partridge Street to Vernon Street; thence east along the north-side of Vernon Street to Central American Boulevard; thence north along Central American Boulevard to Haulover Creek; thence upstream along the south bank of Haulover Creek back to the point of commencement.

ALL THAT section of the Caribbean Shores Electoral Division which includes Moho Bay and all that section from a point on the junction of the Northern Highway and Buttonwood Bay Boulevard, along the Boulevard towards the Caribbean Shores; thence Northward along the sea coast to the Haulover Bridge on the Northern Highway; thence Southward along the Northern Highway to point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 3A –BUTTONWOOD BAY NAZARENE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 4

POLLING STATION NO. 17A – ST. LUKE METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Caribbean Shores Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows:

COUNTING STATION: ST. LUKE METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, MAHOGANY STREET, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 6, 16A AND 17A.

Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection Princess Margaret Drive and St. Thomas Street; thence south along St. Thomas Street to 19th Street; thence along the south-side of 19th Street to ‘K’ Street; thence along the west-side of ‘K’ Street to an unnamed street; thence east along the south-side of the un-named street to ‘I’ Street; thence south along the west-side of ‘I’ Street to 11th Street; thence east along the south-side of 11th Street to ‘G’ Street; thence south along the west-side of ‘G’ Street to 6th Street; thence east along 6th Street to Hopkins Street; thence south along the west-side of Hopkins Street to 3rd Street; thence west along 3rd Street to St. Peter Street; thence south along the west-side of St. Peter Street to St Joseph Street; thence east along the south-side of St Joseph Street to Baymen Avenue; thence northerly along the west side of Baymen Avenue and across Princess Margaret Drive to the Caribbean Sea at the coast; thence northerly and westerly along the said coast of the Caribbean Sea back to the production of St Matthew Street at the coast; thence southerly along the west side of St. Matthew Street and across Princess Margaret Drive back to the point of commencement.

FORT GEORGE ELECTORAL DIVISION

POLLING STATION NO. 4 – TRINITY METHODIST SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 5 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Caribbean Shores Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at the junction of St. Joseph Street and Baymen Avenue. Thence Northerly along the Eastern Side of Baymen Avenue to the Sea Coast. Along the Sea Coast to Barrack Road, thence Southerly along the Western Side of Barrack Road to its junction with Victoria Street. Thence Southerly along the Western side of Victoria Street to its junction with Castle Street. Thence Northerly along the Eastern side of Lancaster Street to its junction with Freetown Road. Thence along the Northern Side of Freetown Road to its junction with Cinderella Plaza. Thence Northerly along the Eastern side of Cinderella Plaza to Kelly Street. Thence westerly along the Northern side of Kelly Street to its junction with Simon Lamb Street to its

POLLING AREA NO. 7 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Fort George Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the junction of Freetown Road and Barrack Road; thence along Barrack Road to Hyde’s Lane; Hyde’s Lane to New Road; New Road to Pickstock Street; Pickstock Street produced to Haulover Creek; thence upstream along the north bank of Haulover Creek to Victoria Street produced; Victoria Street to Freetown Road; thence across Freetown Road back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 7 – HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (NEW ROAD), BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 8 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Fort George Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the junctions of Eve Street and Barrack Road and the coast of the Caribbean Sea; thence southeasterly along Barrack Road to Freetown Road; Freetown Road to Kelly Street; Kelly Street to Simon Lamb Street; southerly along Simon Lamb Street to Mapp Street; Mapp Street to Cran Street; Cran Street to Douglas Jones Street; Douglas Jones Street to Castle Street; Castle Street to Victoria Street; Victoria Street to Barrack Road; Barrack Road to Hyde’s Lane; Hyde’s Lane to New Road; New Road to Pickstock Street; Pickstock Street produced to Haulover Creek; thence downstream along The north bank of Haulover Creek to North side Canal; North side Canal to its confluence with the Caribbean Sea at the coast; thence northwesterly along the coast back to the point Continued on page 24

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AMARA AVENUE, BELIZE CITY

of commencement.

POLLING AREA NO. 21

POLLING STATION NO. 8 – HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (NORTH FRONT STREET), BELIZE CITY

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Queen’s Square Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows:

POLLING AREA NO. 9

Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of Central American Boulevard and Faber’s Road; thence south-easterly along the north-side of Faber’s Road to Queen Charlotte Street; thence east along Queen Charlotte Street to Collect Canal; thence north along the east-bank of Collect Canal to its confluence with South Creek; thence along the south bank of South Creek to Central American Boulevard; thence south along the east-side of Central American Boulevard back to the point of commencement.

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Fort George Electoral Division in Belize City South of Northside Canal and between Haulover Creek and the Sea, bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point located at the confluence of Haulover Creek and the Caribbean Sea and also being the location of the lighthouse above the grave of Baron Henry E. E. V. Bliss on the coast; thence northwesterly along the coast of the Caribbean Sea to its confluence with Northside Canal; thence south along Northside Canal to its confluence with Haulover Creek; thence along the north-bank of Haulover Creek to its confluence with the Caribbean Sea back to the point of commencement.

POLLING STATION NO. 21 – ST JOHN VIANNEY R.C. SCHOOL, FABERS ROAD, BELIZE CITY COUNTING STATION: ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, AMARA AVENUE, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 12 AND 21.

POLLING STATION NO. 9 – ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY COUNTING STATION: HOLY REDEEMER PARISH HALL, NORTH FRONT STREET, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 7, 8 AND 9.

PORT LOYOLA ELECTORAL DIVISION

ALBERT ELECTORAL DIVISION

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Port Loyola Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows:

POLLING AREA NO. 10 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Albert Electoral Division in Belize City North of South Street and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of Thurton Lane produced and Haulover Creek; thence south along Thurton Lane to Vernon Street; thence east along the north-side of Vernon Street to Alexandra Street; thence south along the east-side of Alexandra Street to Baghdad Street; thence east along the south-side of Baghdad Street to Water Lane, thence continuing east along Water Lane to East Canal; thence south along the west-bank of East Canal to South Street; thence east along the north side of South Street to its intersection with the Caribbean Sea at the coast; thence northerly along the coast of the Caribbean Sea to its confluence with Haulover Creek; thence westerly along the south bank of Haulover Creek back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 10 – WESLEY LOWER SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 11 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Albert Electoral Division in Belize City South of South Street, and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of South Street and the Caribbean Sea at the coast; thence southerly along the coast, and including Birds Isle to Collect Canal; thence northerly along the east-bank of Collect Canal to South Street; thence east along the north side of South Street back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 11 – ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL COLLEGE, ALBERT STREET, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 16 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Albert Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of Sarstoon Street and Haulover Creek; thence south along the east-side of Sarstoon Street to Vernon Street; thence east along the north-side of Vernon Street to Thurton Lane; thence north along Thurton Lane to its production to Haulover Creek; thence upstream the south bank of Haulover Creek back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 16 – CALVARY TEMPLE SCHOOL, REGENT STREET WEST, BELIZE CITY COUNTING STATION: ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL COLLEGE, 71 REGENT STREET, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 10, 11 AND 16. QUEEN’S SQUARE ELECTORAL DIVISION

POLLING AREA NO. 20

Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of Jabiru Street and Faber’s Road; thence north along the west-side of Jabiru Street to Rio Grande Street; thence easterly along the south-side of Rio Grande Street and continuing east along the northern boundary of Hood’s and Stephen’s Estate to Central American Boulevard; thence southerly along the eastside of Central American Boulevard to its junction with Faber’s Road; thence westerly along the north side of Faber’s Road back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 20 – YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, FABERS ROAD, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 22 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Port Loyola Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of the Central American Boulevard and Faber’s Road; thence south-easterly along the north-side of Faber’s Road to its intersection with Queen Charlotte Street and Caesar Ridge Road; thence east along the northside of Queen Charlotte Street to Collect Canal; thence south along the west bank of Collect Canal to its confluence with the Caribbean Sea; thence southerly and westerly along the coast of the Caribbean Sea to it intersection with Port Authority Road; thence north along Port Authority road to its intersection with Ceasar Ridge Road; thence east along Ceasar Ridge Road to its intersection with Central American Boulevard; thence north along the Central American Boulevard back to the point of commencement POLLING STATION NO. 22 – MUSLIM COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 22A ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Port Loyola Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of the Western Highway and Faber’s Road; thence south-easterly along the north-side of Faber’s Road to its intersection with Central American Boulevard; thence southerly along the western side of the Boulevard to its intersection with Caesar Ridge Road; thence west along southern side of Ceasar Ridge Road to the junction with the Port Authority; thence south along the Port Authority Road to its intersection with the coast of the Caribbean Sea; thence southerly and westerly along the coast of the Caribbean Sea to its confluence with Sibun Canal; then upstream along the north bank of Sibun Canal to its confluence with Burdon Canal; thence north-easterly along the south bank of Burdon Canal to its crossing with ‘Toll Bridge’ near mile five on the Western Highway; thence easterly along the north-side of the said Western Highway back to the point of commencement. POLLING AREA NO. 22A – CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT, CEASAR RIDGE ROAD, BELIZE CITY

POLLING AREA NO. 12

COUNTING STATION: CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT, CEASAR RIDGE ROAD, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 20, 22 AND 22A.

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Queen’s Square Electoral Division in Belize City, East of Collet Canal, and Bounded as follows:

MESOPOTAMIA ELECTORAL DIVISION POLLING AREA NO. 13

Commencing at a point, the said point being the confluence of Collect Canal and East Canal; thence easterly and northerly along the east bank of East Canal to South Street; thence west along the south-side of South Street to its intersection with George Street at Basra Street; thence continuing west along Basra Street to Euphrates Avenue; thence north along the west-side of Euphrates Avenue to Dean Street; thence along the south-side of Dean Street to Collect Canal; thence south along the east bank of Collect Canal back to the point of commencement.

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Mesopotamia Electoral Division in Belize City and bounded as follows:

POLLING STATION NO. 12 – ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL,

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Commencing at a point, the said point being the junction of Dean Street and Collet Canal; thence south along the east bank of Collet Canal to South Creek; thence west along the north bank of South Creek to Curassow Street; thence north along the east-side of Curassow Street to Cemetery Road; thence easterly along the north-side of Cemetery Road across Pound Yard Bridge to the east bank of Collet Canal; thence south along Collect Canal back

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Continued from page 24 to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 13 – QUEEN’S SQUARE ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, DOLPHIN STREET BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 14 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Mesopotamia Electoral Division in Belize City and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of Collet Canal and Orange Street; thence along Orange Street to Euphrates Avenue; thence along Euphrates Avenue to King Street; thence along King Street to East Canal; thence south along the west-bank of East Canal to South Street; thence west along the south side of South Street to Basra Street at their intersection with George Street; thence continuing west along the southside of Basra Street to Euphrates Avenue; thence north along the east-side of Euphrates Avenue to Dean Street; thence west along the south-side of Dean Street to Collect Canal; thence north along the east bank of Collet Canal back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 14 – GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL, AMARA AVENUE, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 15 ALL THAT comprising that section of the Mesopotamia Electoral Division in Belize City and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of Water Lane and East Canal; thence south along the west-bank of East Canal to King Street; thence west along the King Street to Euphrates Avenue; thence along Euphrates Avenue to Orange Street; thence across Orange Street to Mosul Street; thence north along the west-side of Mosul Street to Vernon Street; thence east along the north-side of Vernon Street to Alexandra Street; thence south along Alexandra Street to Baghdad Street; thence east along Baghdad Street to Water Lane; thence continuing east along Water Lane back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 15 – SALVATION ARMY SCHOOL, ORANGE STREET, BELIZE CITY COUNTING STATION: GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL, 14 AMARA AVENUE, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 13, 14 AND 15. LAKE INDEPENDENCE ELECTORAL DIVISION POLLING AREA NO. 17 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Lake Independence Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows:

ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Collet Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the junction of Curassow Street and Cemetery Road; thence north along the east-side of Curassow Street to Cemetery Road; thence east along the north-side of Cemetery Road and across Pound Yard Bridge to Orange Street; thence along the north-side of Orange Street to Mosul Street; thence along the west-side of Mosul Street to Vernon Street; thence west along the north-side of Vernon Street to Central American Boulevard; thence south along the east side of Central American Boulevard to Cemetery Road; thence east along the north-side of Cemetery Road back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 18 – FRANK LIZAMA TRAINING CENTER, MAGAZINE ROAD, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 19 ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Collet Electoral Division in Belize City and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 371491 meters east and 1934652 meters on Hood’s and Stephen’s Estate; thence continuing east along the northern boundary of Hood’s and Stephen’s Estate to Central American Boulevard; thence southerly along the east-side of Central American Boulevard to its junction with South Creek; thence easterly along the south bank of South Creek to Curassow Street; thence north along the east-side of Curassow Street to Cemetery Road; thence west along the north-side of Cemetery Road to Central American Boulevard; thence north along the east side of Central American Boulevard to Vernon Street; thence west along the north-side of Vernon Street to its junction with the Western Highway; thence continuing west along the north-side of the Western Highway to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 371618 meters east and 1935049 meters north; thence south along a straight line back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 19 – GWEN LIZARRAGA HIGH SCHOOL, ANTELOPE STREET, BELIZE CITY POLLING AREA NO. 20A ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Collet Electoral Division in Belize City bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of the Western Highway and Faber’s Road; thence south-easterly along the north-side of Faber’s Road to Jabiru Street; thence north along the west-side of Jabiru Street to Rio Grande Street; thence easterly along the south-side of Rio Grande Street; thence northerly to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 371491 meters east and 1934652 meters north; thence north to another point on the Western Highway having a scaled UTM coordinate of 371618 meters east and 1935049 meters north; thence west along the Western Highway back to the point of commencement.

Commencing at a point the said point being the intersection of the Western Highway and Burdon Canal; thence easterly along the north-side of the said Western Highway to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 371533 meters east and 1935066 meters north; thence north from said point to its intersection of Administrative Drive; thence north along the east-side Administrative Drive to its intersection with Haulover Creek; thence upstream along the south bank of Haulover Creek to its confluence with Burdon Canal; thence south-westerly along the south bank of Burdon Canal back to the point of commencement.

POLLING STATION NO. 20A- GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL (FABERS ROAD), BELIZE CITY

POLLING STATION NO. 17 – ST. MARTIN DE PORRES R.C. SCHOOL, PATRIDGE STREET, BELIZE CITY

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY

1.WAGNER, Bernard 2.CASTELLANOS, Javier 3.CATTOUSE, Kaya 4.GOODIN, Micah Jermaine 5.HAMILTON, Stephanne 6.KWAN, Edmund 7.NOVELO, Michael “Mike’’ 8.PIPERSBURGH, Natasha 9.POLLARD JR, Allan 10.REQUENA, Deannie 11.VAUGHAN, Albert Leroy

1.PICART, Orson (Mayor) 2.BOWMAN, Kera (Councillor) 3.BRADLEY, Andrew (Councillor) 4.CRAIG, Alisha “Lishy” (Councillor) 5.GONZALEZ, Dr. Alain (Councillor) 6.GUILD, Leon “Sensei” (Councillor) 7.KELLY, Allan “Ak” (Councillor) 8.MORGAN, Kenny (Councillor) 9.OLIVERA, Anazette (Councillor) 10.TASHER, Meagan (Councillor) 11.WILLIAMS, Shane D. (Councillor)

POLLING AREA NO. 17B ALL THAT area comprising that section of the Lake Independence Electoral Division in Belize City West of Central American Boulevard and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point on the Western Highway having a scaled UTM coordinate of 371533 meters east and 1935066 meters north; thence easterly along the north-side of the said Western Highway back to where it intersect with Vernon Street; thence along the north-side of Vernon Street to Partridge Street; thence north along the east side of Partridge Street to Mahogany Street; thence east along the south-side of Mahogany Street to Zericote Street; thence northerly along the east side of Zericote Street to Lark Spur Street; thence west along the Lark Spur Street to Partridge Street; thence northerly along Partridge Street to Morning Glory Street; thence west along the north-side of Morning Glory Street to Oleander Street; thence north along the east-side of Oleander Street to Haulover Creek; thence west along the south bank of Haulover Creek to its intersection with Administrative Drive; thence south along the eastern-side of Administrative Drive and extending to the Western Highway back to its point of commencement.

COUNTING STATION: GWEN LIZARRAGA HIGH SCHOOL, ANTELOPE STREET, BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 18, 19 AND 20A. CANDIDATES The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

BELIZE PROGRESIVE PARTY

1. MC CAULAY, Richard “Lizaad” (Mayor) 2. MATUS, Garry (Councillor) 3. WILLIAMS, Patrick “Pat” (Councillor) INDEPENDENT

POLLING STATION NO. 17B – ST. MARTIN DE PORRES R.C. SCHOOL, PATRIDGE STREET, BELIZE CITY

1.TORRES, Ernesto (Councillor)

COUNTING STATION: ST. MARTIN DE PORRES R.C. SCHOOL, PARTRIDGE STREET., BELIZE CITY IS FOR POLLING AREAS 17 AND 17B.

DATED: this 17th February 2021

COLLET ELECTORAL DIVISION POLLING AREA NO. 18

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BELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021

NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Belmopan City Council Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Alma Gomez, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the Belmopan City Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas described hereunder: POLLING AREA NO. 86 ALL THAT area comprising San Martin, Las Flores, Salvapan, Maya Mopan, Riviera and the City of Belmopan Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of the Western Highway and Roaring Creek; thence easterly along the south-side of the Western Highway to the eastern boundary of the City of Belmopan, the said boundary being west of lands now or formerly know as Highlands Estate; thence south along the said eastern boundary of Belmopan to its southern boundary; thence west along the southern boundary of Belmopan to its junction with Roaring Creek; thence downstream along east bank of Roaring Creek back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 86 – UNITED EVERGREEN SCHOOL (NORTH) GARDEN CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL (CENTRAL) ST. MICHAEL ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (WEST) BELMOPAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (EAST), BELMOPAN CITY COUNTING STATION: BELMOPAN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, SOUTH RING ROAD, BELMOPAN CITY IS FOR POLLING AREA 86. CANDIDATES

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY

1. BURNS, Jacklyn “Jackie” 2. CHACON, Cristina “Chrissy” 3. CHUN, Paul Pio 4. MARTINEZ, D’Andre “Dee Dee” 5. ORELLANA, Victor “Chiqui” 6. WILLIS, Louise Geraldine 7. ZELAYA, Leslie “Big Les”

1. PALACIO, Sheran “Sharon”(Mayor) 2. AMADI, Hope (Councillor) 3. AUGUSTINE, Nikki Sade (Councillor) 4. CAL, Sanie (Councillor) 5. CHICAS, Guadalupe (Councillor) 6. SOBERANIS TILLETT, Pauline (Councillor) 7. SWASEY, Daren (Councillor)

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

INDEPENDENT

FRAZER,

Ralston “Fraze”

DATED: this 17th February 2021 Alma Gomez Returning Officer Belmopan City Council Election

COROZAL TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021 NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Doyle Flowers, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the Corozal Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas described hereunder: -

POLLING AREA NO. 39 ALL THAT area comprising the Northern Section of the Corozal Bay Electoral Division North of 3rd Street South and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of 3 rd Street South produced to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence westerly along the north side of 3 rd Street to the Corozal Town boundary; thence continuing in a westerly direction then northerly, then easterly then northerly and following the said town boundary to its intersection with the Northern Highway, also known as the Santa Elena Road; thence southeasterly along the north side of the Santa Elena Road to the southern boundary of parcel 874 in the Corozal North Land Registration Area; thence easterly along the southern boundary of parcel 874 and continuing easterly along the southern boundaries of parcels 873,872,871,1319,1320,1339,1340 and 3351 all in the Corozal North Land Registration Area to an unnamed street; thence along the un-named street to the south-west corner of the Stadium; thence southerly and easterly along parcel 2456 to Toucan Street; thence along the north side of Toucan Street to 5th Street North; thence along the north side of 5th Street North to its production across Rainbow Beach to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence southerly along the coast back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 39 – ST. FRANCIS XAVIER R.C. SCHOOL, COROZAL TOWN AND COROZAL METHODIST SCHOOL POLLING AREA NO. 40 ALL THAT area comprising the Southern Section of the Corozal Bay Electoral Division South of 3rd Street South and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of 3 rd Street South produced to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence westerly along the north side of 3 rd Street to the Corozal Town boundary; thence southerly along the said town boundary to its intersection with the Northern Highway; thence southwesterly along the Northern Highway also forming a part of the Corozal Town boundary to a tract; thence south along the town boundary and the said track to a scale UTM coordinate of 352034 meters east and 2013517 meters north; and also being the boundary of lands now or formerly leased to Albert Vault; thence east along the boundary of the said lands to a point on the coast of and having a scaled UTM coordinate of 352364 meters east and 2031509 meters north; thence northerly along the coast back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 40 – ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN SCHOOL, COROZAL TOWN POLLING AREA NO. 41 ALL THAT portion of Corozal Town North of the Northern Boundary of Corozal Bay Electoral Division including Alta Mira Guadalupe School. Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of the northern Corozal Town Boundary and the coast at Corozal Bay; thence westerly along the said boundary to where it intersects the Northern Highway, also known as the Santa Elena Road; thence southeasterly along the north side of the Santa Elena Road to the southern boundary of parcel 874 in the Corozal North Land Registration Area; thence easterly along the southern boundary of parcel 874 and continuing easterly along the southern boundaries of parcels 873,872,871,1319,1320,1339,1340 and 3351 all in the Corozal North Land Registration Area to an unnamed street; thence along the un-named street to the south-west corner of the Stadium; thence southerly and easterly along parcel 2456 to Toucan Street; thence along the north side of Toucan Street to 5 th Street North; thence along the north side of 5 th Street North to its production across Rainbow Beach to the coast at Corozal Bay; thence northerly along the coast back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 41 – OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE R.C. SCHOOL, COROZAL TOWN COUNTING STATION: COROZAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SAN ANDRES ROAD, COROZAL TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREAS 39, 40 AND 41. CANDIDATES

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY

1. VELLOS, “Rigo” (Mayor) 2. CLARKE, Hilberto “Hill” (Councillor) 3. MONTALVO, Miguel “Mike” (Councillor) 4. NARVAEZ, Rodolfo (Councillor) 5. PECH, Baldemar “Jr” (Councillor) 6. RIVEROLL, Otoniel “Otto” (Councillor) 7. TAPIA, Marleni (Councillor)

1. ARANA, Roger 2. BABB, Christobal “Chris” 3. BARAHONA, Marycelbi “Lupe” 4. BAUTISTA, Jaime “Mohammed” 5. CASTRO, Julie “Teacher Julie” 6. GHANWANI, Navin “Di Hindu “ 7. VASQUEZ, Vanesa “Van”

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

DATED: this 17th February 2021 Doyle Flowers Returning Officer Corozal Town Council Election

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ORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021

NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Carla Alvarez, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the Orange Walk Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas described hereunder: POLLING AREA NO. 53 ALL THAT area comprising the northwest portion of Orange Walk Town bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the intersection of Holy Trinity Street and the northern boundary of Orange Walk Town; thence west along the said northern boundary of Orange Walk Town to the western boundary of Orange Walk Town; thence south-easterly along the said western boundary to its intersection with the San Antonio Road; thence easterly along the San Antonio Road to its junction with Fonseca Street; thence along Fonseca Street to San Andres Street; thence along the south-side of San Andres Street to Tate Street; thence along the east-side of Tate Street to Lyle Street; thence along the north-side of Lyle Street to Clarke Street; thence along the west-side of Clarke Street to Holy Trinity Street; thence along the west-side of Holy Trinity Street back to the point of commencement.

POLLING STATION NO. 60 – LOUISIANA GOVERNMENT SCHOOL, ORANGE WALK TOWN COUNTING STATION: LA INMACULADA R. C. SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, ORANGE WALK TOWN ARE FOR POLLING AREAS FOR 53, 54, 55 AND 60. CANDIDATES

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY

1. CASTILLO, Orlando “Chicle” (Mayor) 2. ADOLPHUS, Melvin “Twin” (Councillor) 3. BULL, Shamika N. (Councillor) 4. CARLOS, Estelita “Ms. Cashew” (Councillor) 5. ESCALANTE, Rene “Pitbull” (Councillor) 6. GOMEZ, Henry (Councillor) 7. YAM, Andi “Teacher” (Councillor)

INDEPENDENT

1. SANCHEZ, Antonia

(Mayor)

DATED: this 17th February 2021 Carla Alvarez Returning Officer Orange Walk Town Council Election

SAN PEDRO (AMBERGRIS CAYE) TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021

POLLING AREA NO. 54

NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN

ALL THAT area generally comprising part of the east portion of Orange Walk Town bounded as follows:

POLLING STATION NO. 54 – LA INMACULADA R.C. SCHOOL, ORANGE WALK TOWN

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY

1. SHEPPARD, Ladrick “Mad Bull” (Mayor) 2. CANTUN, Joesie (Councillor) 3. ESCALANTE , Cadir (Councillor) 4. PASCACIO, Doreth Denise (Councillor) 5. RODRIQUEZ, Joanna (Councillor) 6. SANCHEZ, Fernando “Big Sanch” (Councillor) 7. YU, Allen (Councillor)

POLLING STATION NO. 53 – SAN FRANCISCO R.C. SCHOOL, ORANGE WALK TOWN

Commencing at a point the said point being the intersection of San Antonio Road and Fonseca Street; thence along Fonseca Street to San Andres Street; thence along the south-side of San Andres Street to Progress Street; thence along Progress Street to San Francisco Street; thence along San Francisco Street to its production to the New River; thence upstream the west bank of the New River to its junction with the production of Cemetery Street; thence west along Cemetery Street to Muffels Street; thence along Muffles Street to Santa Maria Street; thence along Santa Maria Street to Main Street; thence along Main Street to Mahogany Street; thence along Mahogany Street to Queen Victoria Avenue; thence along Queen Victoria Avenue to its junction with the San Antonio Road; thence west along San Antonio Road back to the point of commencement.

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Martin Alegria, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the San Pedro Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas described hereunder: POLLING AREA NO. 37 ALL THAT area comprising San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye.

POLLING AREA NO. 55

POLLING STATION NO. 37 – SAN PEDRO HIGH SCHOOL, LAGOON ST., SAN PEDRO (AMBERGRIS CAYE) TOWN AND SAN PEDRO R.C. SCHOOL, SAN PEDRO TOWN

ALL THAT area generally comprising part of the northeast portion of Orange Walk Town bounded as follows:

COUNTING STATION: SAN PEDRO HIGH SCHOOL, SPIDERLILLY STREET, SAN PEDRO (AMBERGRIS CAYE) TOWN

Commencing at a point the said point being the junction Orange Walk Town northern boundary and the New River; thence upstream along the west bank of New River to its junction with San Francisco Street; thence along the north-side of San Francisco Street to Progress Street; thence along the east side of Progress Street to San Andres Street; thence along the south-side of San Andres Street to Tate Street; thence along the east-side of Tate Street to Lyle Street; thence along the north-side of Lyle Street to Clarke Street; thence along the west-side of Clarke Street to Holy Trinity Street; thence along the westside of Holy Trinity Street to its intersection with the northern boundary of Orange Walk Town; thence east along the said northern boundary of Orange Walk Town back to the point of commencement.

CANDIDATES

POLLING STATION NO. 55 – CHAPEL SCHOOL, ORANGE WALK TOWN POLLING AREA NO. 60 ALL THAT area generally comprising the southern part of Orange Walk Town bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being the junction of the western boundary of Orange Walk Town and the San Antonio Road; thence southerly thence easterly along the said town boundary, a portion of which forms the Palmar Road to the west bank of the New River; thence downstream along the west bank of the New River to a point being Cemetery Road produced; thence westerly along Cemetery Road to Muffles Street; thence along Muffles Street to Santa Maria Street; thence along Santa Maria Street to Main Street; thence along Main Street to Mahogany Street; thence along mahogany Street to Queen Victoria Avenue; thence along Queen Victoria Avenue to the San Antonio Road; thence westerly along the San Antonio Road back to the point of commencement.

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY 1. GONZALEZ, Ruben “Rux” 2. AZUETA, Jazelie “Jaz” 3. COBB, Lorraine “Reid” 4. CORDOVA, Richard “Richy” 5. GABOUREL, Kent “Bob” 6. GONZALEZ, Raul ”Coco” 7. MCCORKLE, Marceli Ann

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY (Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

1. NUNEZ , ‘Wally’ 2. ARANDA, Dianeli “Danni” 3. BARDALEZ, Ernesto 4. CASTELLANOS, Jose “Cas” 5. GRANIEL KAY, Marina 6. GUERRERO AYUSO, Adaly 7. RIVERO DUARTE, Johnnia

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

DATED: this 17th February 2021 Martin Alegria Returning Officer San Pedro Town Council Election

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SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021 NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Elbert Jahmor Lopez, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the Polling Areas described hereunder: POLLING AREA NO. 72 ALL THAT area comprising the Northern Section of San Ignacio Town Bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of Waight Avenue produced across Burns Avenue to the Macal River; thence west along the north-side of Waight Avenue to the Bullet Tree Road; thence continuing west along the north-side of the Bullet Tree Road to the western town boundary of San Ignacio; thence northerly along the western boundary of San Ignacio Town to the Mopan River; thence downstream along the Mopan River to its confluence with the Macal River in an area known as Branch Mouth; thence upstream the Macal River back to the point of commencement.

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY 1. TRAPP, JR. Earl (Mayor) 2. COWO, Abdel (Councillor) 3. FERNANDEZ, Bernadette “Bernie” (Councillor) 4. FIGUEROA, Amed (Councillor) 5. MORENO, Iliana (Councillor) 6.O’BRIEN, Mark “O.B.” (Councillor) 7. VALENTINE, Lin (Councillor)

POLLING AREA NO. 73 ALL THAT area comprising the Southern Section of the San Ignacio Town Bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of Waight Avenue produced across Burns Avenue to the eastern branch of the Belize River, known as the Macal River; thence southerly along the west bank of the Macal River to its confluence with a creek west of the Village of Cristo Rey; thence westerly along the south bank of the said creek and extending to the Benque Viejo Road, the said road also being a portion of the Western Highway; thence northerly along the Benque Viejo Road to a major track, the said major track leading to the settlement of Providencien on the bank of the western branch of the Belize River, also known as the Mopan River; thence westerly, northerly then easterly along the said track an along the western town boundary of San Ignacio to the Bullet Tree Road; thence east along the north-side of the Bullet Tree Road to Waight Avenue; thence continuing east along the north-side of Waight Avenue produced across Burns Avenue back to the point of commencement.

1. QUIROZ, Ramon “Monchi” (Mayor) 2. FIGUEROA, Zahir (Councillor) 3. MAI, Aaron Albert (Councillor) 4. NEAL, Shirlene (Councillor) 5. PALMA, Alberto C. (Councillor) 6.PRESTON SILVA, Matthew (Councillor) 7.RODRIGUEZ, Omar Lucio (Councillor)

INDEPENDENT 1. WADE, Roody Lewinskey (Mayor) 2. ESCOBAR, John (Councillor) 3. EVANS, Eldon “Dealer” (Councillor) 4. EVANS, Raymond (Councillor) 5. GONZALEZ, Linda L. (Councillor) 6. VANEGAS, J. (Councillor) 7. VANEGAS, Timoteo (Councillor) DATED: this 17th February 2021 Elbert Jahmor Lopez Returning Officer San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council Election

BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021

POLLING STATION NO. 72 – SACRED HEART COLLEGE, SAN IGNACIO TOWN COUNTING STATION: SACRED HEART COLLEGE, SAN IGNACIO TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREA 72

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY

NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Andre Cho, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the Benque Viejo del Carmen Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the Polling Areas described hereunder: POLLING AREA NO. 83 ALL THAT area comprising the Eastern Section of Benque Viejo del Carmen Town bounded as follows:

POLLING STATION NO. 73 – SACRED HEART R.C. SCHOOL, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of a creek at the entrance of Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town and the eastern boundary of Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town; thence easterly then southerly along the said town boundary to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 273 380 meters east and 1888 043 meters north; thence east to the Mopan River; thence downstream the Mopan River to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 271 664 meters east and 1888 538 meters north, said point being on a survey property boundary; thence along the said boundary to Church Street; thence east along Church Street to its junction with a creek at the entrance of Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town; thence downstream the said creek back to the point of commencement.

COUNTING STATION: SACRED HEART R.C. SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, SAN IGNACIO TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREA 73

POLLING STATION NO. 83 – MOUNT CARMEL PRIMARY SCHOOL, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN

POLLING AREA NO. 76

POLLING AREA NO. 84

ALL THAT area comprising the town of Santa Elena Bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the confluence of Red Creek to its confluence and the Belize River; thence upstream along the north bank of the Belize River to Branch Mouth; the continuing upstream along the Belize River on its eastern branch also know as the Macal River to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 280878 meters east and 1896504 meters north; thence to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 283504 meters east and 1895823 meters north, said point being on the Pilgrimage Valley Road; thence northeasterly along the Pilgrimage Valley Road to Red Creek; thence northerly and downstream along Red Creek back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 76 – SANTA ELENA ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SANTA ELENA TOWN COUNTING STATION: SANTA ELENA ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PEREZ STREET, SANTA ELENA TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREA 76.

ALL THAT area comprising the Western Section of Benque Viejo del Carmen Town bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of a creek at the entrance of old Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town and the eastern boundary of Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town; thence upstream the said creek to Church Street; thence southwesterly along Church Street to a survey property boundary; thence along the said property boundary to a point of the south bank of the Mopan River, said point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 271 664 meters east and 1888 538 meters north; thence downstream the Mopan River to its confluence with a creek a the entrance of Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town; thence downstream the said creek back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 84 – MOUNT CARMEL MIDDLE SCHOOL, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN COUNTING STATION: MOUNT CARMEL PRIMARY SCHOOL, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREAS 83 AND 84.

CANDIDATES

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Continued from page 28 UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY 1. GUERRA, Miguel “Mike” 2. CONTRERAS , Manuel “Tach” 3. GONGORA, Alvaro “Bayo” 4. GONZALEZ, Miguel “Charcoal” 5. GUERRA, Jose Antonio “Tony” 6. LEON, Abilio “Billy” 7. PONCE, Charles

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY (Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

1. ROSALES, Jorge Antonio (Mayor) 2. ALVARADO, Teresita “Terry” (Councillor) 3. COCOM, Edgar Luis “Eggie” (Councillor) 4. GARCIA, Vania Melissa (Councillor) 5. GONGORA, Oscar (Councillor) 6. IGLESIAS, Carlos “Calo” (Councillor) 7. MARTINEZ BARILLAS, Avelin (Councillor)

DATED: this 17th February 2021 Andre Cho Returning Officer Benque Viejo del Carmen Town Council Election

DANGRIGA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021 NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Neulin Villanueva, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6) other members of the Dangriga Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the Polling Areas described hereunder: POLLING AREA NO. 92 ALL THAT area comprising that section of Dangriga Electoral Division North of the North Stann Creek River and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being at a scaled UTM coordinate of 369378 meters east and 1877918 meters north on the coast; thence southerly from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369496 meters east and 1877149 meters north; thence north east from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369585 meters east and 1877180 meters which is a point on the Sawai Street; thence continue south on the western side of said Sawai Street to its junction with Church Street; thence west along the northern side of church street to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369486 meters east and 1876659 meters north; thence south to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369490 meters east and 1876625 meters north; thence north west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369265 meters east and 1876706 meters north; thence west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 368506 meters east and 1876762 meters north; thence south along a straight line to a scale UTM coordinate point of 368509 meters east and 1876446 meters north on the northern banks of North Stann Creek; thence east along said northern bank of North Stann Creek to its confluence with the Caribbean Sea on the coast; thence northerly along said coast back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 92 – SACRED HEART R. C. SCHOOL, DANGRIGA TOWN POLLING AREA NO. 94 ALL THAT area comprising that section of Dangriga in the Dangriga Electoral Division immediately south of North Stann Creek River bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being located at a scaled UTM coordinate of 368509 meters east and 1876446 meters north; thence south from said point along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 368504 meters east and 1875643 meters north; thence east along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369713 meters east and 1875816 meters north; thence south to a scales UTM coordinate point of 369728 meters east and 1875735 meters north which is the southern side of Yemeri Road; thence east along the southern side said Yemeri Road to the coast; thence northerly along said coast up to North Stann Creek; thence westerly along North Stann Creek back to the point of commencement at a scaled UTM coordinate point of 368504 meters east and 1875643 meters north. POLLING STATION NO. 94 –ZION ADVENTIST SCHOOL, DANGRIGA TOWN POLLING AREA NO. 95 ALL THAT area comprising the southern portion of Dangriga in the Dangriga Electoral Division bounded as follows: Commencing at a point the said point being located at a scaled UTM coordinate of 368504 meters east and 1875643 meters north; thence east along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369713 meters east and 1875816 meters north; thence south to a scales UTM coordinate point of 369728 meters east and 1875735 meters north which is the southern side of Yemeri Road; thence east along the southern side said Yemeri Road to the coast; thence southerly along said coast to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 370147 meters east and 1874734 meters north; thence west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 376372 meters east and 1874736 meters north; thence north east along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369449 meters east and 1875235

meters north; thence west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 368508 meters east and 1875235 meters north; thence continue north along a straight line back to its point of commencement at a scaled UTM coordinate point of 368504 meters east and 1875643 meters north; POLLING STATION NO. 95 – HOLY GHOST PRIMARY SCHOOL, AND DELLILE ACADEMY, DANGRIGA TOWN POLLING AREA NO. 96 ALL THAT area comprising the Northern Section of Dangriga in the Dangriga Electoral Division comprising the Benguche Area and bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point being at a scaled UTM coordinate of 369378 meters east and 1877918 meters north on the coast; thence west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate of 369107 meters east and 1877918 meters north; thence north from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369107 meters east and 1877980 meters north; thence continue west to a scaled UTM coordinate of 368963 meters east and 1877980 meters north; thence continue north to a scaled UTM coordinate of 368961 meters east and 1878098 meters north, thence west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 368506 meters east and 1878098 meters north; thence south from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate of 368506 meters east and 187762 meters north; thence east to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369265 meters east and 1876706 meters north; thence south east from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369490 meters east and 1876625 meters north; thence north to a scale UTM coordinate point of 369486 meters east and 1876659 meters north; thence east along the northern side of Church Street to its junction with Sawai Street; thence north on the western side of said Sawai Street to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369585 meters east and 1877180 meters north; thence south west from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369496 meters east and 1877149 meters north; thence northerly from said point to a scaled UTM coordinate point of 369569 meters east and 1877604 meters north the said point being on the coast of the Caribbean sea; thence northerly along said coast back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 96 – WEBSTER BUILDING (FORMER ALEX SHOP, 41 PEN ROAD) HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BENGUCHE PRE-SCHOOL COUNTING STATION: STANN CREEK ECUMENICAL HIGH SCHOOL, ECUMENICAL DRIVE, DANGRIGA TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREAS 92, 94, 95 AND 96. CANDIDATES

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY 1. HUMPHREYS, Howard Francis (Mayor) 2. CASTILLO, Orelle John (Councillor) 3. FRANCISCO Gary Troy (Councillor) 4. GONGORA, Aron “Jake” (Councillor) 5. JOSEPH, Alexander “Lexus” (Councillor) 6. LOPEZ, Earth (Councillor) 7. MARSHALL, Albourne “Beeze” (Councillor)

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY 1. MARIANO, Robert “Mr. Mar” (Mayor) 2. FLORES, Gilroy Howard (Councillor) 3. FLORES, John Edwin (Councillor) 4. FLORES ROBINSON, Martha Marie (Councillor) 5. PETILLO JR., Austin “Namule” (Councillor) 6.TEUL, Liberato (Councillor) 7. VALENTINE, Jerris “Nigi” (Councillor)

BELIZE PEOPLE’S FRONT 1. NUNEZ, Rodney Calistro “Puppy” 2. LAURIE, Stephen Gregory 3. SAMPSON, Dwayne “Dince”

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

INDEPENDENT (U-UP)

1. LEWIS, Christopher John “Master Chris” (Mayor) INDEPENDENT 1. MARIN, Francis Xavier (Councillor) DATED: this 17th February 2021 NEULIN VILLANUEVA Returning Officer Dangriga Town Council Election

PUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 3RD MARCH 2021 NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN In accordance with the Town Councils Act and the applicable Regulations, I, Floridalia Requena Quiroz, Returning Officer, hereby give notice that more candidates having been nominated than there are seats to be filled, the election of one (1) Mayor and six (6)

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Continued from page 29 other members of the Punta Gorda Town Council will be held on, 3rd March 2021 between the hours of seven o’clock in the morning and six o’clock in the afternoon of the same day in the following Polling Stations established in the Polling Areas described hereunder: -

4. 5. 6. 7.

ALL THAT area comprising the Southern Section of Punta Gorda Town from Prince Street and Environs bounded as follows: Commencing point, the said point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 306277 meters east and 1781248 meters north and being on New Road; thence west to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 304442 meters east and 1781237 meters north; thence south to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 304442 meters east and 1778462 meters north, the said point being on the coast of the Caribbean Sea; thence northerly along the coast to the southern side of Prince Street; thence north west along the southern side of Prince Street to its intersection with the airstrip; thence south and around airstrip to its intersection with the southern side of New Road; thence north west along the southern side of New Road back to the point of commencement.

DATED: this 17th February 2021 FLORIDALIA REQUENA QUIROZ Returning Officer Punta Gorda Town Council Election

NOTICE ALLOCATION OF COLOURS TO POLITICAL PARTIES

POLLING STATION NO. 109 – ST. PETER CLAVER R. C. SCHOOL, AND ST. BENEDICT R.C. SCHOOL, PUNTA GORDA TOWN

AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES CONTESTING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, 2021

POLLING AREA NO. 111 ALL THAT area comprising the Northern Section of Punta Gorda Town and environs bounded as follows: Commencing from a point the said point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 307190 meters east and 1782375 meters north and being on the south bank of Joe Taylor Creek, thence south west along a straight line to a scaled UTM coordinate of 306645 meters east and 1781378 meters north; thence west to a scaled UTM coordinate of 306497 meters east and 1781379 meters north; thence south west to a scale UTM coordinate of 306430 meters east and 1781247 meters north; thence west to the south side of New Road having a scaled UTM of 306227 meters east and 1781248 meters north; thence south east along the southern side of the said New Road to its intersection with the airstrip; thence south west and around the airstrip to its intersection with Prince Street; thence south east along the southern side of Prince Street to the Caribbean Sea Coast; thence northerly along the said coast to its confluence of Joe Taylor Creek; thence north easterly along the southern banks of said Joe Taylor Creek back to the point of commencement. POLLING STATION NO. 111 – PUNTA GORDA METHODIST SCHOOL, PUNTA GORDA TOWN POLLING AREA NO. 112A ALL THAT area comprising of Joe Taylor Creek and Hopeville bounded as follows: Commencing at a point, the said point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 307692 meters east and 1782842 meters north; thence west to a point having a scaled UTM of 307292 meters east and 1782843 meters north; thence south to a point having a scaled UTM of 307288 meters east and 1782386 meters north, the said point being on Joe Taylor Creek; thence south easterly along the southern bank of Joe Taylor Creek to the Caribbean sea Coast; then north along the sea coast to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 307705 meters east and 1782448 meters north; thence continue north back to the point of commencement.

The Chief Elections Officer has allocated the following colours to the political parties and independent candidates contesting the Municipal Elections, 2021: POLITCAL PARTIES United Democratic Party People’s United Party Belize People’s Front Belize Progressive Party INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES

COLOUR RED BLUE BABY PINK FOREST GREEN

MUSCHAMP Orlando Alberto “Landies”

CHOCOLATE BROWN

WADE L. Roody and 6 councillors

WHITE

FRAZER Ralston “Fraze “

ORANGE

MARIN Francis YELLOW ANTONIA Sanchez

CANDIDATES

The Candidates for the above-mentioned election are as follows:

UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY 1. WARRIOR, Hansel (Mayor) 2. AVILA, Linford “Linchy” (Councillor) 3. BOL, Briceno “James” (Councillor) 4. CABRAL, Karl “H6” (Councillor) 5. LOGAN, Glen “Coote” (Councillor) 5. ROCHES, Beverly (Councillor) 7. SHO, Darvin (Councillor)

PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY 1. SELGADO, Charles (Mayor) 2. CAL, Moses (Councillor) 3. GALVEZ, Malcolm Jamaal (Councillor) 4. GUY, Ulysess “Ulys” (Councillor) 5. PALACIO, Mary (Councillor) 6. VIREZ, Roberto Luis (Councillor) 7. WILLIAMS, Arnold Llewellyn “Junni Wallin” (Councillor)

BELIZE PROGRESIVE PARTY 1. NUNEZ, Rodney Calistro “Puppy” 2. LAURIE, Stephen Gregory 3. SAMPSON, Dwayne “Dince”

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

CHRISTOPHER John “Master Chris” (U-UP) DARK GREY

1. 2. 3.

PALMA, MARCEL “Bap Play” ARZU, Ray Anthony “Chucuru” AVILA, Vallen Geoffrey “Grippaz”

(Mayor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

JOSEPHINE TAMAI CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER

NOTICE ELECTION OFFENCES The Elections and Boundaries Department hereby draws the attention of the general pubic of the below listed offences in relation with the 3rd March, 2021 Municipal Elections and Corozal Bay By- Election 1) PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING OF FIREARMS ON ELECTION DAY Statutory Instrument No. 22 of 2008 provides that no person shall carry, discharge or use any firearm or ammunition in any public place within one hundred yards of any polling station or counting station between the hours of opening of the poll on the polling day that is, 7:00 a.m. on 2021, until the completion of counting of ballot papers. This provision does not apply to members of the Belize Police Department or the Belize Defence Force on duty, or to any other public officer on official duty who has been authorized by the Commissioner of Police in writing to carry any firearm or ammunition. A contravention of this provision is an offence under the Firearms Act. 2)

INDEPENDENT (U-UP)

LIGHT GREY

TORRES Ernesto PURPLE

POLLING STATION NO. 112A – PUNTA GORDA METHODIST SCHOOL, PUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNTING STATION: TOLEDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST CAMPUS, PUNTA GORDA TOWN IS FOR POLLING AREAS 109, 111 AND 112A.

(Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor) (Councillor)

INDEPENDENT 1. MUSCHAMP, Orlando Alberto “Landies” (Councillor)

POLLING AREA NO. 109

COC, Eleazar Nathan “Leazar” MCKENZIE, Linston Roy “Blues’ NICHOLAS, Anita Stephanie “Nita” SUPAUL, Zipporah “Ms. Zip”

INFRINGEMENT OF SECRECY

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Continued from page30 and shall not communicate to any person, except for some purpose authorised by these Regulations before the poll is closed, any information as to the name or number on the register of electors of any voter who has or has not applied for a ballot paper or voted at the station, and no person whatsoever shall interfere or attempt to obtain in the polling station any information as to the candidate for whom any voter there is about to vote or has voted, or as to the number on the back of the ballot paper given to any voter there.

(2) Every clerk and agent in attendance at the counting of the votes shall maintain and aid in maintaining the secrecy of the voting and shall not attempt to ascertain at the counting the number on the back of any ballot paper or communicate any information obtained at the counting as to the candidate for whom any vote is given in any particular ballot paper. (3) No person shall directly or indirectly induce any voter to display his ballot paper after he has marked it, so as to make known to any person the name of the candidate for or against whom he has so marked his vote. (4) Any person acting in contravention of the provisions of this regulation shall be liable, on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year. 3)

EMPLOYERS TO ALLOW EMPLOYEE PRESCRIBED PERIOD FOR VOTING

The attention of all employers and the general public is drawn to the provisions of Section 147 of the Cities and Town Councils Regulations, which requires employers to allow employee prescribed period for voters on Election Day, 3rd March 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Section 147 (1) and (2) states as follows: “147. (1) Every employer shall, on polling day, allow every voter in his employ a reasonable time during the prescribed period for voting, and no employer shall make any deduction from the pay or other remuneration of any such voter or impose upon or exact from him any penalty by reason of his absence during such period. (2) Any employer who, directly or indirectly refuses to grant, or by intimidation, undue influence or in any other way, interferes with the granting of reasonable time to any voter in his employ during the prescribed period of voting as in this section provided, shall on summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year.” 4)

RESTRICTION ON SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON ELECTION DAY

Section 146 of the Cities and Town Councils Regulations and S.I. No.’s 32 and 33 of 2009 which states that every person who is the holder of any liquor licence authorising the sale of intoxicating liquor in any premises maintained solely for that purpose shall take all necessary steps to cause such premises to be closed to the public on election day, between the hour appointed for the opening of the poll, that is 7:00 a.m. and the completion of counting of ballot papers. The law further provides that any person who is the holder of any hotel licence, special hotel licence, restaurant licence or licence to sell liquor in any premises, not solely maintained for that purpose, granted under the provisions of any Act authorizing the sale of intoxicating liquor shall take all necessary steps to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquor at any time upon election day between the hour appointed for the opening of the poll and the completion of counting of ballot papers. A breach of this section by any person is an offence and a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars. 5)

BAN ON LOUD SPEAKERS ETC. ON POLLING DAY

Section 149 of the Cities and Town Councils Acts, which bans the use of loud speakers and meeting on polling day, which is 3rd March 2021. Section 149 (1) and (2) states as follows: 149. (1) No person shall furnish or supply any loudspeaker, bunting, ensign, banner, standard, set of colours, or any other flag, to any person with intent that it shall be carried, worn or used, as political propaganda, on polling day, and no person shall with any such intent, carry, wear or use, any such loudspeaker, bunting, ensign, banner, standard or set of colours, or any

other flag on polling day. (2) No person shall furnish or supply any flag, ribbons, label or like favour to or for any person with intent that it be worn or used by any person within any division on polling day, as a party badge to distinguish the wearer as the supporter of any candidate, or of the political or other opinions entertained or supposed to be entertained by such candidate, and no person shall use or wear any flag, ribbon, label, or other favour, as such badge, within any city or town on polling day. Failure to comply with these provisions is an offence under the law. 6) PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF MOBILE TELEPHONES AND TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE POLLING STATION The attention of the public to Statutory Instrument No. 44 of 2008 provides that no person shall on polling day within a polling station, without the express permission of the Presiding Officer, use a mobile telephone, paging machine or any other device for electronic communications; or film or take photographs or make any audio or video recording of any matter or thing on election day, that is, 3rd March 2021. A breach of this section by any person is an offence under the law. 7)

BRIBERY

Section 32: (1) The following persons shall be deemed guilty of bribery within the meaning of this Act(a) every person who, directly or indirectly by himself or by any other person on his behalf, gives, lends or agrees to give or lend, or offers, promises, or promises to procure or to endeavour to procure, any money or valuable consideration to or for any voter, or to or for any person on behalf of any voter, or to or for any other person, in order to induce any voter to vote or refrain from voting, or corruptly does any such act as aforesaid on account of that voter having voted or refrained from voting at any election; (b) every person who directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, gives or procures, or agrees to give or procure or to endeavour to procure, any office, place or employment to or for any voter, or to or for any person on behalf of that voter, or to or for any other person, in order to induce that voter to vote or refrain from voting, or corruptly does any such act as aforesaid on account of any voter having voted or refrained from voting at any election; (c) every person who directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, makes any such gift, loan, offer, promise, procurement or agreement as aforesaid to or for any person in order to induce that person to procure, or to endeavour to procure, the return of any person as an elected member of the House of Representatives or the vote of any voter at any election; (d) every person who, upon or in consequence of any gift, loan, offer, promise, procurement or agreement, procures, or engages, promises or endeavours to persuade the return of any person as an elected member of the House of Representatives or the vote of any voter at any election; (e) every person who advances or pays, or causes to be paid, any money to or for the use of any other person, with the intent that that money, or any part thereof, shall be expended in bribery at any election, or who knowingly pays, or causes to be paid, any money to any person, in discharge or repayment of any money wholly or in part expended in bribery at any election; (f) every voter who, before or during any election, directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, receives, agrees, or contracts for, any money, gift, loan or valuable consideration, office, place or employment, for himself or for any other person, for voting or agreeing to vote, or for refraining or agreeing to refrain from voting at any election; (g) every person who, after any election, directly or indirectly, by himself or any other person on his behalf, receives any money or valuable consideration on account of any person having voted or refrained from voting or having induced any other person to vote or refrain from voting at any election. (2) No person shall be guilty of bribery under subsection (1) who gives to any other person any article not exceeding twenty dollars in value.

JOSEPHINE TAMAI CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER

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