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THE BELIZE TIMES

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UDP FANDANGO

UDP Compromised by 13 years of Corruption

Equity or Belchina What/who drives Peyrefitte?

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Sugarcane Farmers Receive Drought Relief Pg. 8

Belize Highlighted: LATAM Summit 2022

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Domestic Exports Up 74.8% In December 2021

PM Briceño with VP Kamala Harris

Inauguration of Honduran President Xiomara Castro

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USE YOUR MASK PROPERLY WHEN IN PUBLIC; SANITIZE; VACCINATE, IT SAVES LIVES.

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UDP Compromised by 13 years of Corruption Faber was wounded some more by supposedly friendly fire as he tried to attend an interview. Lo and behold, Faber was being asked the right questions. This was an easy interview as all UDPs are forever Compromised

by UDP corruption and incompetence, Tracy Panton and all UDPs involved in the Barrow/ Vega/Faber administration are deeply compromised. Jules can dissect any UDP he wishes in that way and wound them. No UDP will attend Jules show after Faber’s experience.

The UDP are holding on to their corrupt legacy without uttering a word in confession.

Tracy’s incompetence was so rotten her role in the Ministry of Economic Development led Belize into economic stagnation, dire recession, and investor flight. It seems distasteful

that Tracy will offer herself since she is a woman and that automatically all the UDP crassness in her will wash away. That is as deceitful as Shyne seeking signatures. Incidentally, Shyne has the same problem Faber is being castigated with. But Shyne, he has support from other sources. Sad for the UDP these sources are nowhere close to the Belizean people.

What would it have taken for the five UDP’s to all lock themselves in a room and discuss who is the lesser evil or give Belize a schedule...2022 is Tracy’s turn; 2023 is Shyne; 2024 is Denise Barrow(Many would say, “Who?”; and lastly, if he is still there in 2025 Patt. Other than this, there is NO good that could ever come out of a Party that has been rejected. Their problems will persist as long as

the UDP persist. Belize will do well by staying away from the UDP as long as there is life.

Also, the UDP has the problem of Leader of the Opposition vs Extinct Party’s leader.

These are two positions of futility. These are two positions no one in Belize gives credibility to...not the UDP versions. The people of Belize did not vote for them. Now, Collet...that is the real seat disrespected by a man who is a loose cannon. The National Assembly is the people’s institution. Guess what? The UDP is still looking out for UDP. They do not care Faber disrespecting the National Assembly.

UDP First is still their infamy.

When the people of Belize look for the leader of the country, they are investing their

time in search of a number of qualities. The people need and look for a person with a moral and skill set that is conducive to building this country. It is probably impossible to itemize the virtue and capability package the people look for in the leader for Belize, John Briceño has it. The UDP has never had anyone lead them to prosperity. They also never will.

Well Faber the pibil partygoer’s time is up.

He and Babb are now out to pasture. Faber refuses to resign from where he really should He has abandoned Collett for some time now and it will manifest itself even more now.

Faber should resign or be recalled.

Resign From Collet Patrick Jason Faber...

Equity or Belchina What/who drives Peyrefitte?

Why disrespect NOW?

Cabinet Brief Belmopan. 27th January 2022. 9:00 a.m.

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 25th January 2022.

• Cabinet was updated on the status of vaccinations and the number of vaccines available in Belize as of 24th January. Currently, there are more than 327,000 vaccines on hand. As of 24th January 2022, 212,480 persons or 49.3 percent of the total population had received at least one dose of the vaccine and 208,878 or 47.2 percent of the total population has been fully vaccinated. Additionally, over 28,628 booster shots have been issued since the start of the Booster Program. Also, 30,238 Belizeans aged 12 to 17 years old have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

• Cabinet approved the Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) Protocol that will guide consultations with Maya communities, whether by government or private entities, in keeping with government’s commitment to the implementation of the 2015 Consent Order of the Caribbean Court of Justice.

• Cabinet approved the establishment of the Blue Bond and Project Finance for Permanence Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister, which will be responsible for ensuring that the government meets all its commitments in initiating and leading efforts geared towards the timely fulfillment of the agreement under this project.

• Cabinet gave its approval for the Minister of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government to present amendments to the Village Council Act, Chapter 88 of the Laws of Belize at the next sitting of the House of Representatives.

• Cabinet was updated on the increasing numbers of migrants arriving in Belize through the Phillip Goldson International Airport from Panama via COPA Airline flights and using Belize as a transit point to move northbound. In addition, the Minister responsible for Immigration informed Cabinet of the application for refugee status by the eight Venezuelans who were handed over to the UNHCR and later escaped while in the care of that organization. Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Immigration to impose visa requirements for nationals of Venezuela, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.

• Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics, updated Cabinet on the current industrial action by the stevedores at the Port of Belize Limited, highlighting matters in contention and reported that the issues between Port of Belize Limited and the stevedores were currently before the Essential Services Tribunal for resolution. The Minister also expressed concern about the impact the industrial action was having on the stevedores, Port of Belize Limited and the country’s economy.

• Finally, in the wake of the rising number of COVID-19 infections, the presence of the highly contagious Omicron variant and the continued presence of the Delta variant, Cabinet continues to encourage the public to wear masks in public, maintain physical distance, wash hands regularly, and for those not fully vaccinated, to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Vaccines save lives.

The Patrick Faber domestic abuse treachery unearthed another layers of UDP stench.

Faber had not even released the hammer when the UDP reinforced chair man, and many times, rejected UDP Michael Peyrefitte was seen swinging against his political boss—”Faber has to resign.” Peyrefitte swung too hard, too fast, as he forgot to mask his UDP DNA—the same that Faber uses to publicly hurt those of the opposite sex. The

Sugarcane Farmers Receive Drought Relief

January 25, 2022 - Sugarcane farmers in the Orange Walk and Corozal districts are receiving relief certificates as part of the Enhancing Sugarcane Farmers Resilience to Natural Hazard Events Phase II project funded by a loan from the Caribbean Development Bank. To assist with the after effects of the 2019 drought which affected their crops, BZ$1,996,218.53 is being disbursed to sugarcane farmers.

After consulting with the sugarcane farmers’ associations and the Sugar Industry Control Board, it was decided to share the funds for assistance proportionally, depending on tonnage of cane delivered in the 2018-19 crop year, among farmers registered on the Belize Agriculture Information Management System up to November 2019. With more than 3,600 farmers qualifying for assistance, 60% of the total assistance was issued in 2021 and the remaining 40% is now being distributed.

Relief certificates may be redeemed at participating suppliers to obtain cane seeds, fertilizer, agrochemicals, irrigation materials and other equipment needed for production as part of the program.

gargantuan Peyrefitte’s verbal assault bashed the NOW who were chanting for Tracy Panton. But the abused women of Belize were not the NOW’s semi-concern. The NOW, a group who has been in hibernation since 2008, were not against Patrick. They were for Tracy and that infuriated somebody. This somebody unleashed Peyrefitte. Who was that?

See, the UDP women’s group, NOW who scrambled in disorganization(they are UDP) for letterheads and red paper lost in 14 plus years of UDP anti-women infamy was showing a sliver of leadership. UDP DNA in Peyrefitte could not have that. Peyrefitte verbally castigated the women of his party for having an opinion. He basically said that the NOW should leave leadership to men.

Again, he revealed the obvious UDP DNA of transforming into political werewolves.

Peyrefitte has an ulterior motive and most likely he was out on that limb seeking to balance equity towards him. Equity is most likely Peyrefittes’ impetus as he is definitely against Faber present hold of the one dollar building by the Belchina bridge.

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EDITORIAL UDP: A Culture of Abuse

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isogynistic and patriarchal tendencies run deep, but nowhere deeper than in the UDP. Smack in 2022, the old boys club has conspired against one of their very own in the grossest exhibition of political cannibalism yet. In the realm of public opinion, it was widely felt that both the members for Collet and Mesopotamia were not fit to represent as Leader of the Opposition. If Faber has been deemed unfit to lead because of the very many allegations of perpetuating Gender Based Violence, there have been similar allegations against Shyne, rendering him similarly unfit to lead.

In a very unsurprising but telling turn of events, we have been reliably informed that Area Representative Hugo Patt has thrown his weight and vote behind Mesopotamia Area Representative Shyne Barrow.

It leaves no doubt as to the value of women within the UDP. Suffice it to say that education, experience, service and trajectory are lower on the totem pole of their hierarchy than familial ties, violent tendencies and misogyny. The good ole boys have again conspired to prevent a better qualified and dignified candidate from representing them, simply because she is a woman. They have missed their chance at making history, at far better representation not just for their own party but for Belize as well. The reason is simply this, a man, any man, no matter his deeds, no matter his inexperience and faults, is thought superior to any woman. Women are thought inferior in intelligence and capacity, but this is merely a ruse to maintain power and control, by men that cannot by their own merit and hard work rise and remain on top. Oppression by any means necessary is the order of the day at the UDP. If that was not enough there have been many mistakes made this last week. The Belize Police Department has been amiss in their duties and allowed statements to be leaked to the press. This is not a practice that bodes well as it discourages others from coming forward from reporting abuse, because it is now a recurring practice of that department to make details known. The practice revictimizes those that have already suffered so much abuse. The press has been complicit to this by publishing in extensive and minute detail those events. It is, however, the host of a particularly vicious talk show who created the space for the Member from Collet to spew malicious and unfounded declarations of the state of health of the victim. In an attempt at ratings, he allowed the alleged perpetrator of abuse to continue to cast aspersions on the professional and private integrity of a well-respected front-line worker. While it would seem that he was on the side of the victim, he could have chosen to scrap the pre-recorded show and avoided the sordid incident all together. Therefore, while he tries to say he is on the side of right, the greed for publicity and relevance got the better of him. In the end Juicy was just one more of a long list of misogynistic men who milked and squeezed the traumatic events endured by a woman for their own selfish gain. We see you Juicy, you are just like all the others, no matter how you try to spin it. We understand that there is no space for women under the red tent. We understand that when push comes to shove, it’s the women who are pushed out.

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FABER MUST RESIGN! The Office of the Special Envoy Calls for the Resignation of the Leader of The Opposition January 24th, 2022 - Gender-based violence continues to be a very serious problem in Belize, and there is much more work to be done to understand and be educated on the underlying forces and dynamics of violence against women. The events of last week’s news of the domestic altercation involving the Leader of the Opposition must be strongly condemned by all. My office supports the call for his resignation. This recent incident resulted in a warrant for his arrest and with the complainant withdrawing the charges, which unfortunately is a very common occurrence in the cycle of abuse.

Our women need our support, not criticism, as they navigate the terrible scourge of abuse and violence. It is important that victims know they are not alone. It is critically important that we work harder to empower our women and provide the support and safety mechanisms they need to break the cycle of the domestic abuse. The records of gender-based violence have demonstrated that violence against women is mostly perpetrated by current or former intimate partners. In 2021, we have recorded 2155 cases, where 696 are open cases, accounting for 32% of all reported cases. It must be noted that 78% of complainants are women and that 11 women were killed as a result of domestic abuse. For too long, we issue statements of condemnation, yet the scourge continues. Stronger actions are needed. Beyond legal interventions, addressing gender-based violence requires a multi-sectoral approach as we must reach households, communities, educational institutions, businesses, and leaders as we demand a zero-tolerance for violence against our women and families.

My office remains steadfast in its duty to work with the Government, the Police Department, the Ministry of Human Development, the Ministry of Health, and other partners in raising public awareness and in advocating for increased dedicated financial resources to implement reforms and programs that address the cultural barriers and issues which contribute to the cycle of abuse.

As the Special Envoy for Families and Children, my commitment remains resolute in ensuring that we make the necessary changes in the law, in our educational system, and in our public awareness campaigns where needed.

We recognize that we must create an environment of a safe space for victims to report the abuse and to reduce the stigma and fear associated with reporting these incidents. We will work with the relevant agencies to ensure there is progress in this regard.

The public is reminded that these acts of violence against our women are violations of human rights of our women. While we do our part to strengthen the response to these incidents, we call on the public to do their part. If you see something, say something as it may save a life.

We must act with urgency to end the abuse of our women and families and hold our leaders to account in setting the examples of upholding the rights and safety of our women.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

Call for the Resignation of Patrick Faber from the National Assembly 24 January 2022 The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs has been following closely the developments of this past week on yet again another reported incident of domestic abuse by Opposition Leader Patrick Faber. The Government of Belize and our Special Envoy join the Ministry in once more condemning in the strongest terms the intimate partner violence perpetrated against a series of women by him. It is disheartening that yet another complainant has found herself in a position of not wishing to pursue the charges that are based on her report. Too many victims find themselves in this position whether through self-doubt, fear, criticism or coercion.

This underscores the point that intimate partner violence does not discriminate based on socio-economic status, education, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, race or ethnicity.

Let us recognize that Gender Based Violence(GBV) is NOT just a women’s issue. Domestic violence is NOT a private matter. It is a serious public health and social issue. Domestic violence is a crime! It affects every member of our community, and we all have a role in addressing it. In addition to the physical, emotional, mental health and financial impacts that victims face, there are also traumatic effects on the children in these families, and if left unaddressed, it continues to perpetuate the cycle of abuse. It is equally unacceptable for victims to be told or to feel that violence in the home is a private matter that should be handled “privately.” This is part and parcel of the cycle of abuse.

As Minister with responsibility for the empowerment of women, children and families, I pledge that my Ministry will take to Cabinet a firm request for additional budgetary resources to further strengthen the interventions, safeguards and public awareness required. Additionally, along with our National Women’s Commission and partners, there will be legislative review aimed at filling gaps and putting in the necessary reforms for the response to GBV. In tandem, we will work on securing additional financial resources to provide the support to women, children and families who are grappling with domestic abuse.

With leadership comes the responsibility of setting the example. It therefore goes without saying that we must hold our leaders to a high standard of behavior and accountability. This latest incident of despicable abuse is made even more appalling because it was perpetrated by no less than a Member of Parliament who is also Opposition Leader, Patrick Faber. In referring to Faber’s actions, the Opposition Chairman publicly declared, that this is (and I quote) “not once, not twice, three times involved from what WE know in these situations” (close quote).

In December 2019, the United Democratic Party, whose Deputy Party Leader was Mr. Faber, issued a statement strongly condemning (open quote) “any act of violence against women and girls and any threat of such violence whether done in private or in a public space.” (close quote) The UDP further stated (and I quote) “there should be no place in our country for this kind of reprehensible behavior to find succor, and there certainly is no place within our party for this type of conduct.” (close quote) In closing, I reiterate that in holding our public officials and elected leaders to the expected high standards and accountability, we signal the demand of all Belizeans for zero tolerance of domestic violence, and for proper and upright conduct. For the full realization of women’s safety and security, our rights and our empowerment, it is no longer enough to simply condemn.

I say therefore, that the only honorable thing for Opposition Leader Patrick Faber to do, is to resign.

Monday, January 24, 2022

For Immediate Release

PUP CONDEMNS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE & CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION The People’s United Party condemns, in the strongest possible terms, all forms of gender- based violence.

Domestic abuse and intimate partner violence have been longstanding issues in Belize which we must address without fear or favor and with malice towards none.

The People’s United Party and all its Standing Units: the United Women’s Group (UWG), the Belize Youth Movement (BYM), and the Marshall’s Community Service Corps (MCSC), unequivocally denounce last week’s actions of the Leader of the Opposition, Patrick Faber. It is, unfortunately, another in a series of incidents of reported domestic altercation perpetrated by him. With leadership, comes immense responsibilities. Mr. Faber has had numerous allegations of domestic abuse which are on public record. As the Leader of the Opposition, as a fiveterm politician and, as an experienced Member of Parliament, there cannot be anymore tolerance for his actions.

Enough is Enough!

The People’s United Party joins the call for the immediate resignation of Patrick Faber and further, calls that he resigns as a Member of Parliament. With the alarming rate of deaths and violence against our women due to domestic abuse, the PUP further calls on the United Democratic Party (UDP) to uphold its own call of not condoning gender-based violence and demand that they too call for the resignation of Patrick Faber. The PUP also supports the call of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) that the Belize Constitution be revisited to review the criteria for the disqualification of a Member of Parliament. To this end, the PUP supports that the Constitutional Reform Commission that is to be installed shortly, ensures that the criteria for the disqualification of Members of Parliament seriously considers the Code of Conduct of Members, which puts the Parliament in disrepute, particularly as it relates to gender-based violence.

This most recent public record of last week’s domestic abuse involving the Leader of the Opposition has presented a seminal moment in Belizean politics, not just for the UDP, but for the PUP and for any political party or political aspirant in the country, to hold ourselves individually and our political organizations collectively accountable on the issue of gender- based violence. Gender-based violence is not a private matter. In addition to being a serious crime, it has serious ramifications for the health and safety of our children and the impact on our families and children. No Leader, in Government, Opposition, Private Sector, Church, NGO or otherwise, should condone these actions of gender-based violence and therefore, definitive actions must be taken to demonstrate a zero-tolerance approach. To this end, we call on the business community, the church, the NGO community, and the wider society, to support victims of gender-based violence and to hold each Area Representative and our community leaders to account, as well as condemning the actions of the Leader of the Opposition. This cannot be a partisan political issue.

Belize is a Signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) as well as the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Therefore, this is not a political issue. We encourage Patrick Faber to seek the necessary help he requires to address his actions in the hope that he will take all the time required to heal and reform his behavior.

The People’s United Party commits to working with all relevant Agencies to address the root causes of gender-based violence and to provide the necessary support to the victims and families of abuse.

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Domestic Exports Up 74.8% In December 2021 IMPORTS DECEMBER 2021: Belize’s total imports for the month of December 2021 were valued at $229.6 million. This was a significant increase of 57.4 percent or $83.7 million from imports of December 2020, which amounted to $145.9 million.

SOME INCREASING CATEGORIES: Machinery and Transport Equipment Imports of ‘Machinery and Transport Equipment’ for the month almost doubled, rising by $22.3 million from $26 million in December 2020 to $48.3 million in December 2021, owing to increased imports across a variety of items including trailers, liquid dielectric transformers, and excavators.

Mineral Fuels and Lubricants Expenditures on ‘Mineral and Fuels and Lubricants’ more than doubled, growing by $19.4 million from $17 million to $36.3 million, as the country imported greater quantities of all major fuels at higher world market prices.

Commercial Free Zones Goods destined for the ‘Commercial Free Zones’ grew sharply by 82 percent or $15.7 million, from $19.2 million in December of 2020 to $34.8 million in December of 2021, due to increased imports of clothing and footwear.

DECREASING CATEGORIES: Beverages and Tobacco ‘Beverages and Tobacco’ was the only commodity category to have seen a noteworthy decrease during the month, falling by $0.5 million from $5.7 million in December 2020 to $5.2 million in December 2021, due mainly to a drop in imports of beer meant for re-exportation, as well as wines.

Annual 2021: Total merchandise imports for the year 2021, amounted to $2.1 billion, representing a 34.7 percent or $547 million increase from the $1.6 billion worth of goods imported during the twelve months of 2020.

DOMESTIC EXPORTS DECEMBER 2021: Total domestic exports for December 2021 amounted to $37.1 million, up by a considerable 74.8 percent or $15.9 million when compared to exports for December 2020, which were valued at $21.2 million.

INCREASING CATEGORIES: Earnings from most of the major exports grew during the month, with crude petroleum recording the largest increase.

While there were no exports of this commodity recorded in December 2020, revenues from crude petroleum amounted $7.4 million in December of 2021, due to a bulk shipment to the United States of America during the month. Marine exports also increased notably, by $2.7 million from $4 million to $6.7 million, as sales of both conch and lobster products rose during the month.

Additionally, lobster tails were sold at more favorable prices than in December of 2020.

Earnings from sugar more than doubled, from $2.2 million in December 2020 to $4.7 million in December 2021. Exports of animal feed recorded a $2.1 million increase, from $1.4 million to $3.5 million, while revenues from bananas were up slightly, from $7 million to $7.5 million.

DECREASING CATEGORIES: Among the major exports, only citrus

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products saw a decrease in revenues for the month, falling by $1.6 million, from $2.8 million in December 2020 to $1.2 million in December 2021, due mainly to a drop in exports of orange concentrate.

MAJOR DESTINATIONS: With the bulk of crude petroleum exported during the month destined for the United States of America, earnings from this nation rose substantially by $9.3 million, from $3.8 million in December 2020 to $13 million in December 2021. Also contributing to this increase were improved sales of conch and lobster tails to this country. Increased sales of sugar and bananas, likewise, led to a $3 million rise in export revenues from the United Kingdom, from $5.5 million in December 2020 to $8.5 million in December 2021. Earnings from Central America went up by $2.8 million, from $1.7 million to $4.5 million, due largely to boosted exports of animal feed and scrap metal. Revenues from Mexico saw an increase of $0.5 million, from $0.8 million to $1.3 million, on account of improved cattle sales to this nation.

ANNUAL 2021: Merchandise exports for the year 2021 totaled $438 million, up 19.2 percent or $70.7 million from the $367.3 million exported during the twelve months of 2020.

INCREASING CATEGORIES: Annual sugar earnings grew by 24 percent or $26.7 million, from $111.5 million in 2020 to $138.1 million in 2021, owing to an increase in exported quantities for A vacancy exists at San Pedro High School for the following post: this commodity. With greater quantities of animal feed being exported at improved • Mathematics prices, revenues from this product more than doubled, from $15.2 million in 2020 to Temporary vacancies exist for the following post at San Pedro High School for $31.1 million in 2021. Earnings from marine the period April 1st to June 30th, 2022: products went up by a substantial $13.8 million for the year, from $39.2 million to • Integrated Science $53 million, on account of more favourable • Business Studies prices for lobster and conch, as well as a doubling of the quantity of conch exported.

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DECREASING CATEGORIES: Citrus and black-eyed peas were the Applications must be addressed to: only commodities that experienced notable declines in exports earnings during Principal 2021. Citrus fell by a significant $12.7 P.O. Box 23 million, from $49.7 million to $37 million, San Pedro High School mainly due to smaller quantities of orange San Pedro Town A.C. concentrate being exported, while sales of black-eyed peas were down by $2.2 Deadline for Applications: February 18, 2022 million, from $6.4 million in 2020 to $4.3 million in 2021.

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE – APARTMENT COMPLEX PUBLIC AUCTION SALE – APARTMENT COMPLEX No. 13 Mex Avenue, Belize City, Belize District

No. 13 Mex Avenue, Belize City, Belize District

BY ORDER of the Receiver, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling

via belizepropertyauctions.com the following property. Sale currently running and will expire Monday

BY ORDER ofONLINE the Receiver, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizeproper7th February 2022 at 10:30 am. tyauctions.com the following property. Sale currently running and will expire Monday 7th February 2022 at 10:30 am.

REGISTRATION SECTION REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK PARCEL BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 4 919 5 (Being two residential apartment buildings: a.) Two Storey mixed Albert/Mesop 4 construction Apartment 919 Building containing Ground Floor: 1 two-bedroom apartment + 1 fully furnished room; First Floor – 3-bedroom (Being two residential apartment a.) Two Storey mixed construction Apartment Building containing apartment b.) Fivebuildings: Storey mixed construction Apartment Building containing 2 apartments on GroundGround Floor, Floor: 1 two-bedroom apartment + 1 fully furnished room; First Floor – 13-bedroom b.)Third Five Storey Apartment Building containing 2 apartments First Floor & Second Floor + 4-bedroom apartment Apartment on Floor + mixed Terraceconstruction on Fourth Floor TOGETHER lotFloor [470.700 S. M.] Floor situate+at1No. 13 Mex Avenue, Belize Belize the freehold property on Ground Floor,with First & Second 4-bedroom Apartment onCity, Third FloorDistrict, + Terrace on Fourth Floor of TOGETHER with lot [470.700 S. Leonel Belize Cardona) M.] situate at No.Mr. 13 Marvin Mex Avenue, City, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Marvin Leonel Cardona) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 223-4488 CASTILLO TELEPHONE Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com FaceBook: Belize Auctions

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: AIRCRAFTS BritishPUBLIC Aerospace BAE 125 800 A SN 25806; Piper AIRCRAFTS Chyenne Turbo Prop AUCTION SALE: e Asset & Utilities Unit, Ministry of Finance, Government Belize, Licensed British Aerospace BAE 125 800 A SN 25806; Piperof Chyenne Turbo Prop A. Castillo is selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the of below

BY ORDER of the Asset & Utilities Unit, Ministry of Finance, Government Belize,described Licensed rrentlyAuctioneer running Kevin and will expireisWednesday 2ndvia February 2022 at the timesthe shown A. Castillo selling ONLINE belizepropertyauctions.com belowon the described aircrafts. Sales currently running and will expire Wednesday 2nd February 2022 at the times shown on the website.

1. British Aerospace BAE 125 800 A SN 258061:

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Piper Chyenne Turbo Prop

Terms of Sale: Terms of Sale: are for Cash fts are being sold ‘As Is’ 1. Terms are for Cash ng by appointments only 2. Aircrafts are being and soldUNABLE ‘As Is’ to fly fts are NOT LICENSED 3. Viewing appointments only submit their valid identification to be vetted by The ticipate in theseby sales, bidders’ MUST missioner of Police the sale.

4. Aircrafts are prior NOTtoLICENSED and UNABLE to fly tions5.of Sales for the aircrafts are available onMUST request.submit their valid identificaTo participate in these sales, bidders’ TERMS: STRICTLY tion to be vetted by The Commissioner ofCASH Police prior to the sale.

KEVIN A. CASTILLO 6. Conditions of Sales for the aircrafts are available on request.

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

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Belize Defence Force 44th Anniversary and Change of Command Address by Prime Minister

HON.JOHN BRICEÑO Friday January 21, 2022

Your Excellency Ms. Froyla Tzalam, Governor General of Belize and Retired Captain Daniel Mendez, Acting Chief Justice of Belize Madam Michelle Arana, Members of the Cabinet and other senior members of Government, Your Excellences of the Diplomatic and Counsellor Corps, Members of our armed forces, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and gentlemen, And of course the good men and women of the Belize Defence Force, as the leader of this nation I have sworn an oath to protect this nation from threats both foreign and domestic. So too have the men and women of our armed forces. Today, I am happy to be a part of this event which for us in Belize is a normal part of our work, the seamless transfer of the Head of our military from one General to another. We take it for granted, yet, there are places in our world and, not too long ago, even in our region where this transfer of authority was not so routine.

For us in Belize, however, it is routine and this routineness if I may use such an expression is the cornerstone of who we are and what we believe in a Belizeans—A society of free men and women who believe in the supremacy of God and desire to live in a free and democratic nation.

And so, I am honoured to be with you today to celebrate two significant milestones for the Belize Defence Force: its 44th anniversary in service to the people of Belize and the change of command from Brigadier General Steven Ortega to Brigadier General Asariel Loría.

I am honoured, more so, that even amidst the military pomp and ceremony, General Loría is fully aware that he is here to serve this nation and to uphold our democratic principles and our values which are rooted in our peaceful, constructive, progressive and authentic Belizean revolution. Like his soon to be predecessor, I am confident that General Loría will not only honour but, also, value the hard work and dedication of the women and men of the Belize Defence Force and all that they have accomplished over their 44 years of service to our nation. I am sure that like General Ortega, he too is proud of the talented men and women of the BDF, of the quality training they undertake throughout their careers and the adversities they endure in the line of duty.

Now, at the risk of getting into trouble with the commanders of our other uniformed services, I will express my own admiration for the men and women of the Belize Defence Force, who in my layman’s opinion have repeatedly proven their bravery and integrity. From the treacherous trails along our border to their contribution in the fight against well-financed and ruthless drug-traffickers, the members of our Defence Force have not been deterred.

Indeed they have consistently executed their responsibilities with unparalleled courage. From special operations to humanitarian work, from ceremonial events to the more dangerous search and rescue operations, they perform so selflessly; the members of the Belize Defence Force have been there for us.

They have and continue to be ready and willing to face every danger to assist those in harm’s way, and those in need, and for this, and for the sum total of their service, every Belizean is proud of the men and women of the BDF. All of us know that the men and women of the BDF will continue to make us proud.

We know that you will work hard every day to fight against those who would dare to harm this nation.

Indeed for the past four years you were led by a good and determined leader, one whose legacy was built through hard work which started 31 years ago. Cherish what he taught you, be inspired by how much he loved this organization and what it represents. Remember he dedicated his life’s work to the BDF. More than three decades of selfless service to the Defence Force and the people of Belize must stand for something. Value the fact that over the past 30 years General Ortega distinguished himself as a good soldier and a good officer. To his family: we thank you for your sacrifices.

We know General Ortega’s love for our country and his sense of duty may have kept him from you at important moments in your lives, sometimes, even for months at a time. Of course, we want you to be proud because your father, brother, son, husband embodied the high standards of excellence.

General Ortega, for the sacrifices you made and the dedication you have shown throughout your illustrious career, I thank you on behalf of this nation.

I am not sure if I can say this since it is not in our culture for civilians to so do, but if you will allow me the expression sir, but I salute you and what I believe I can do is ask all of here to join me in a round of applause for your good work.

To the incoming Commander of the Belize Defence Force, Brigadier General Asariel Loria, congratulations on your new appointment.

We are handing command of the Belize Defence Force over to you. We do so confident that you are the best man for the job at this time. Needless to say, you have big shoes to fill. The Commanders before you have built a fearless and dedicated professional armed force that is the envy of countries many times our size. Along with the entire nation, the officers and soldiers of the Belize Defence Force will be looking to you for guidance and leadership. Your leadership is what will guide them through the challenges of our time, and, it is your leadership that will allow them to continue operating at the highest level of professionalism.

I trust sir that the course you will chart will build this force to meet the challenges of our generation while setting the tone for the next generation of first-rate Belizean military leaders. Let me assure you that my administration is committed to national security and to strengthening the Belize Defence Force as one of most important pillars of support for our nation. This government, and the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security led by Ministers Marin and Mira fully understand that we must do everything possible to provide the support to ensure your successful tenure.

Ladies and Gentlemen, today is a good day for Belize, it is also a good day for the Belize Defence Force. You have much to celebrate at 44.

Although still young, this institution is now a mature institution, it is one of our finest of Belizean institutions fabricated on a culture of excellence.

Together with two generations of alumni, you have built this force into what it is today. This nation is counting on you to move to greater levels of excellence, and to move forward, clear in the understating that you must always serve the people, protect this nation and that you are strongest when you stand shoulder to shoulder.

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, join me in congratulating the fine men and women of the Belize Defence Force on this, their 44th Anniversary, and in welcoming our new Commander of the Belize Defence Force General Asariel Loría.

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Belize Highlighted: LATAM Summit 2022 Belmopan, January 27, 2022. 5:40 p.m.

Day 1 of the Latin America (LATAM) 2022 Summit has started on a high note with Belize’s delegation taking center stage at the Caribbean region’s largest business round.

This year’s summit is taking place in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, from January 26 to 29, 2022, and convenes a platform offering opportunities for bilateral meetings between government and the private sector on areas ranging from tourism, the hotel and restaurant industries, transport, healthcare to construction and manufacturing, among others.

Belize is one of only five countries to be highlighted at LATAM 2022, together with Colombia, Panama, the United States and Mexico. This significant visibility is a direct outcome of Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño actively seeking to reinforce and build relationships with Mexico and the Latin America region, specifically to expand in the areas of trade and investment.

In his address, the Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, emphasized that Belize is open for business and articulated Plan Belize’s strategic vision and objectives in support of strengthening the productive sector’s ability to actively participate in international commerce, while at the same time ensuring environmental protection and sustainable development. The latter point was echoed

by Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, Governor of the State of Quintana Roo, as being essential for ensuring the longevity of the region’s tourism product.

The governor also emphasized the importance of investments for job creation and expanding the potential for expanding the reach of Mexican investments in Central America. In turn, Lic. Sergio Leon Cervantes, President of Quintana Roo’s confederation of business associations, COPARMEX, highlighted the key benefits of investing in Belize for accessing frontier and CARICOM markets. Other significant organizations represented at the LATAM Summit 2022 include FONATUR, Mexico’s national tourism promotion agency, and UCABICIMEX, the Union of Central American Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Mexican Investments.

Belize’s robust delegation includes ministerial, executive level and technical representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations and the Belize Tourism Board. Through oneon-one meetings with investors and sector representatives, Belize’s goal is to identify investment leads and secure solid interest in contributing to private sector growth and economic development.

Of priority on Minister Mai’s agenda is expanding and facilitating trade

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opportunities between Belize and Mexico for the agriculture sector, specifically in the areas of livestock, grains, aquaculture, BPOs and light manufacturing. Minister Anthony Mahler’s priority focus is on identifying opportunities for attracting investments in large-scale branded hotels and enhancing land and air connectivity between Belize and south-central Quintana Roo in order to foster package tourism and collaboration while highlighting market differentiation.

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2022 CABINET APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF BLUE BOND AND PROJECT FINANCE FOR PERMANENCE UNIT

On January 25, 2022, Cabinet approved the establishment of the Blue Bond and Project Finance for Permanence Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister. This unit will be charged with ensuring that the Government of Belize meets all commitments outlined in the Blue Loan Agreement (BLA) and Conservation Funding Agreement (CFA) and the design of an innovative new financing model: Project for Finance Permanence (PfP) to further assist Belize in meeting and sustaining its Nationally Determine Contributions and conservation goals.

The Blue Bond and Project Finance for Permanence Unit will be headed by Mrs. Narda Garcia, Chief Executive Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister, and led by Ms. Beverly Wade, Director of the unit. Ms. Wade has over 22 years of extensive experience in the marine and blue economic sectors and

has been instrumental in the finalization of the CFA. The new unit will coordinate across all relevant government ministries and agencies and will be the point of contact for the Government of Belize on all enquiries related to the Blue Bond and PfP programs. Additionally, the unit is responsible for documenting and maintaining workplans; ensuring project teams have sufficient human resources to achieve government’s commitments; and coordinating with external partners to ensure full implementation of said workplans. Furthermore, throughout the project’s lifecycle, the unit will monitor program progress and communicate program status information to all relevant internal and external stakeholders; coordinate all reporting requirements; and ensure all relevant governmental and program management standards are met.

VA C A N C Y FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - BELTRAIDE Primary Function BELTRAIDE is seeking a results-driven and confident Financial Controller to manage our organization’s financial performance and direct our accounting operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills.

The noteworthy financial controller should streamline our accounting functions and operations, provide financial analysis and reports, train staff on business finance issues and promote statutory compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities 1. Ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls for finance and accounting operations 2. Supervise the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for: cash flow, receivables, payables, balances, control mechanisms and deposits 3. Analyzing financial data 4. Monitoring and proposing sound and up-to-date financial internal controls 5. Overseeing and preparing income statements 6. Creating annual budgets and monthly variance analysis 7. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodology 8. Engaging in Cash flow management 9. Managing financial transactions 10. Streamlining accounting functions and operations 11. Developing plans for financial growth 12. Developing plans for improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the organization 13. Evaluating and managing risk 14. Processing Payroll 15. Planning, organizing and coordinating the year end closing process 16. Assisting with the coordination and deliverables for annual audits performed by external auditors Education & Experience • Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent; or Bachelor degree in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent • 5-7 years of direct experience in accounting, reporting and costing leadership within a professionally managed organization • Knowledge of Quickbooks Online required • Exceptional written and oral communication skills • Strong team building skills and proven ability to work within a diverse organization Knowledge & Skills • Extensive Strong Analytical skills • Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals • Auditing experience • Compliance oriented • Proficiency in accounting software • Good communication skills • Strong leadership qualities • Excellent interpersonal skills

Key Competencies & Attitudes • Highly analytical • Team player • Self-starter • Flexible • Multi-tasker • Dependable • Honest • Mature

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Sound work ethics Detail oriented Diligent Proactive and strategic thinker

Please address applications, including cover letter, copies of relevant degrees, accompanied by curriculum vitae and three references to vacancy@belizeinvest.org.bz Deadline for submission is 4:30 pm on February 11th, 2022 to: Executive Director Belize Trade & Investment Development Service 3401 Mountain View Blvd., Suite 201 Belmopan, Cayo District www.beltraide.bz Belize

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Hon. Andre Perez is demanding a retraction The newspaper that can not be found on the streets is still posting its falsehoods on its facebook page. Hon. Andre Perez is demanding a retraction of a UDP/Guardian baseless statement via a Hon. Perez lawyer’s correspondence.

According to the Guardian’s vile post, the Representative and Minister from Belize Rural South cannot buy a vehicle without being called out by the UDP. Truth: The vehicle in question is personal property and not the government’s as the post purports.

The UDP’s organization is not even printing a paper anymore yet they continue trying to usurp the usual honor bestowed on newspapers in this country. Time and again they are caught spewing false sensation just to keep a floudering UDP relevant. The UDP has no idea how to serve.

The UDP’s Guardian attempt at slaying the character of a hard working authentic servant of the people cannot be tolerated and must be met with the full protection of the law.

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THE BELIZE TIMES Belize Supports Taiwan’s Participation at the 75th World Health Assembly

The Government of Belize and the Ministry of Health & Wellness support the Republic of China (Taiwan)’s participation at the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. The 150th Executive Board is meeting today, January 24th, in a forum where all the member states of the Region of the Americas will review and discuss agenda items of particular interest to the region. The meeting will address current issues related to public health and will also provide member states of the region with an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taiwan has demonstrated its ability to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The country is seen as a model in combating the pandemic due to their highly effective early response measures, and continues to be applauded internationally, which is why Belize’s support for their inclusion comes at this critical time.

Taiwan has assisted Belize and many other countries in their COVID-19 response efforts through the donation of essential medical

supplies and equipment, including surgical and N95 masks, protective gowns, and ventilators. In addition, through the Taiwan ICDF, Taiwan has partnered with the Nephrology Society to launch an online introductory training course on kidney disease. Belize, therefore, considers Taiwan’s participation as an observer in the WHA imperative.

The Government of Belize remains committed to the joint efforts led by the World Health Organization and reiterates its support for the inclusion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as an observer at the 75th WHA to help in the fight against COVID-19, its emerging variants and sharing of critical information on genetic sequencing. Taiwan’s expertise and input will benefit all member states in the global health fight against COVID-19.

VACANCY: JOB OPPORTUNITY Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the IT Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity, both females/males, are encouraged to apply for the available post.

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Reports to: IT Supervisor Summary of Responsibilities: The IT Service Desk is the central point of contact for all IT related incidents and service requests. The role of the IT Support Technician is to provide second line support for all team members Port of Belize Limited. An IT Support Technician is responsible for resolving complex support requests with computer hardware, software, and network systems, as well as meeting customer satisfaction and continuous service delivery demands. Provides research and support for new technologies to be used within our environment. IT Support staff work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment which provides services over the phone, through e-mail, phone, and in person.

Job Responsibilities: 1. Diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents, including operating system and across a range of software applications.

2. Assist all users with any logged IT related incident when called upon.

3. Manage IT Department Inventory and Provide Monthly report.

4. Upgrade Windows Operating systems and Microsoft office applications.

5. Active Directory Management - Create and Manage Domain User accounts.

6. Administrate TOS (Terminal Operating System) OCTOPI and CMMS. 7. Coordinate with Software Vendors regarding application issues and new features, roll outs, etc.

8. Supervised daily backups and test weekly/monthly backup integrity.

9. Manage and control the implementation of new IT systems, and the ongoing refinement of existing systems.

10. Ensuring that systems and applications are optimized and effective, and that necessary support skills are in place.

11. Able to manage and troubleshoot VLANS Networking issues (Local Network, Surveillance Network, and VOIP network) 12. Able to run and create queries in SQL and produce reports when needed undertaking other duties not specially stated which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility.

13. You are required to assist the IT support functions at other Waterloo Investment Holdings Ltd. entities from time to time any other duties that may be assigned of a related nature.

Job qualifications/Requirements: • • •

Associates Degree or equivalent Technical Certificates Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in (VOIP, VLANS, Network, Protocols, Virtual Environment-SQL/VB, MS Server environment, Windows Operating System) Knowledgeable in SQL/VB or equivalent (3-5 years) database/application development & manipulation

Skills/Competencies: • • • •

Ability to work independently Able to work flexible hours Strong analytical skills Critical Thinker

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 record, name and phone number of two (2) previous employers.

Applications should be emailed to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, January 31st, 2022.

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Ex-UDP Minister Exposes the UDP

Melvin Hulse Slams the UDP

When he first got into office in 1993, the country knew little about Melvin Hulse, the man known now by his very own words, such as “flipping” and “mada fish!” But now that he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer in his prostate and given little time to live, Hulse, in an exclusive interview on Channel 7, slammed the same UDP that propelled him to popularity, saying he does not consider himself a UDP anymore.

“I got more done in five years for Stann Creek than any before and any after,” Hulse said of his first term under Manuel Esquivel. Comparing his second re-election in 2008, when he served under Dean Barrow, Hulse said that Barrow did not have the passion to develop a country.

“It was more ‘Bwai, mek wi - mek wi mek sure the party win. Mek sure that the party win. It was about the party and about individual ministers. It was never about people. That’s why I resented - I’ve always resented (it). Don’t ever tell me that a par-

ty come before people,” Hulse said candidly as he shared his thoughts about Barrow on Channel 7 (aired on January 19, 2022).

“No party can be (more) important over your country and your people. Can’t! Can’t!

Can’t!” Hulse added, admitting that he and Barrow never saw eye to eye on fundamental principles. Calling him and fellow politicians “Honourable” was another thing he disagreed with, he said. “Honourable soh and soh and yoh know the man da wa bad mada fishing brute weh beat up ih woman; alcoholic, thief, all kinda flipping thing, bwai?” Hulse snapped.

Dipping again into history, Mevlin Hulse has exposed UDP senators going way back to the original Scampos, who he told, “Bwai, you no good.” At the time, that was sugar to the ears of many and bitter to the corrupt UDP as this led to the demise of many a UDP political careers.

Hulse said that he considers himself a failed politician and only got into politics because Mr. Esquivel asked him to do it to develop Stann Creek West.

On Domestic Violence

By Thea Garcia-Ramirez, President of Nation Women’s Commission There are things in life that some people will never understand, like why women stay when they are victims of domestic abuse... unless it happens to them. It is documented that it takes an average of 8 attempts for a woman to leave an abusive relationship. A lot of them never make it out alive. One of the most common reasons for not telling anyone of the abuse suffered in silence, sometimes for years is the shame that the victims feel, but many of you will not understand...unless it happens to you.

Many women stay in abusive relationships because abuse comes in many forms and probably one of the most violent forms of abuse is the psychological control that is exercised by the perpetrator on the victim.

Perpetrators of DV isolate victims from their family and support circle, this makes it easier to exercise complete control over the victim and this creates complete emotional and financial dependency on the perpetrator.

Victims are told by the perp that no one will believe their stories, that they will not be able to make it, and that they will be ostracized and ridiculed publicly.

When a woman comes forward and reports her case to the authorities, she does so only after extreme circumstances. It is an act of extreme courage and bravery!! Often the report is withdrawn due to public pressure, coercion and, yes, even threats of bodily harm against the victim, her children or other family members. When a victim is shamed for her choices, for repeated attempts to access help and, then, her withdrawal of charges or her going back to the toxic relationship, it reinforces and confirms all she has been told.

You(FB, IG users) are not helping with your comments on social media, further shaming and re-victimizing, it is truly kicking someone when they are already down. Cruel commentary only discourages other victims from coming forward. Instead, I urge my friends and anyone else reading this to support your local shelter, to foster children, to offer shelter if even for a night to women in urgent need.

I ask you to do more than criticize, laugh and ridicule...I urge you to help and to ensure that whatever your opinion is that it does not cloud your empathy. I ask you to stand with women and for women and I hope that it never happens to you.

VACANCY: JOB OPPORTUNITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Marine Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females, able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post.

BOAT CAPTAIN

Reports to: Marine Manager Summary of Responsibilities: The primary duty of the Boat Captain is to safely navigate the vessel of which he has in command.

The captain has absolute authority relating to the safe conduct of his voyage and he alone shall make determinations regarding the safety of his vessel, crew and passengers, including when put to the sea. This post is fun and challenging, come prepared for a new venture.

Job Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • •

Operate and navigate all Port of Belize Limited vessels under command in a safe and efficient manner.

Ensure that the Pilots Launches are always in a state of readiness to perform its function. Be thoroughly familiar with the duties of a Captain/Engineer as contained in Belize Port Authority Mariner’s Handbook.

Provide proper accounting for all fuel and lubricants and for spare parts used in repairs and maintenance including a log Book for each vessel.

Ensure the safe handling of hazardous material in compliance with current safety precautions and environmental protection laws and regulations in the procurement, stowage and disposal of such materials.

Ensure that the Pilots & Stevedores embarking and disembarking from ship are done in a safe and efficient manner.

Follow proper and comprehensive preventative maintenance program for the Pilot Launches as provided and assist to effect repairs to engines of the Pilot Launch.

In time of emergency or danger, when in command, give proper and clear instructions.

Inspect Vessels, check fuel levels, major shipboard systems, navigational lights and sound devices.

Ensure all safety devices are onboard and in good working order.

Complete Pre & Post voyage check list.

Any other duties of a related nature assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications/Requirement: • Minimum High School Diploma.

• 5 years’ boat handling experience preferred (minimum Class B).

• Possess a valid Boat Captain License Class C. • Knowledge of maritime laws and regulations Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • Firm Knowledge of marine craft communication and problem –solving skills.

• Must have the ability to adapt to changing conditions and respond to emergency situations.

• Able to easily multi-task and work independently.

• Team Oriented, Punctual, and Ethical 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, January 31st, 2022.

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2021 Year of Extinction Of UDP Remnants How the Opposition was Corrupted

Faber’s speed in abuse of his child’s mother; video and all.

Shyne and Faber playing hopscotch with the LOO UDP Media pretending to be independent Faber in support of Barrow’s 2020 firesale of assets UDP numerous Fake Profiles in social media that make Trump blush Tracy doing nothing for Albert UDP mourning their Superbond’s death Shyne Conning his way to a Diplomatic Passport to run away from Mesopotamia Exposed for firesale of Isidoro Beaton Stadium Land in Belmopan UDP Crony paying constitutionally enshrined utility 237 thousand instead of a million owed for secret purchases Denise Barrow skipping House of Representative meetings, continuing the trend of Queen Square not ever being represented in the National Assembly John Saldivar and Faber are an Item Patt’s vehicle seized for involvement in drug trafficking UDP Conferences of dunces misleading the people UDP Senators constant falsehoods Trapp Dictating to the people of San Ignacio and Santa Elena UDP media completes their F for failure to get the UDP reElected to the Belize City Council in 2018, Village Councils in 2019, Central Government in 2020, and now in 2021 a historic worse rejection or rejections in the Municipals in 2021. The Belizean electorate are savvy and the choice of planBelize over Barrow’s leftover grievances was easy.

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BUILDING AND STRONG Prime Minister John Briceño

Min. Julius Espat, Infrastructure Development and Housing

Hon. Jorge Espat, Cayo West

Major work on the Philip Goldson Highway

In Honduras for the Inauguration of their first female president, Xiomara Castro On hand at work on the Arenal Road

Min. Oscar Requena, Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour & Local Government

Courtesy visit by Foreign Minister Solano Quirós

Excellency Rossana Briceño, Special Envoy for the Development of Families w/ CABEI representatives and Toledo Teachers’ Credit Union: discussion regarding tangible investments for enabling economic growth and development in Toledo

Min. Requena with Min. Mike Espat, Economic Development and Toledo East Rep.

W/ the Women’s Commission, UWG, and BYM planning for March activities

Min. Francis Fonseca, Education, Culture, E-Governance, Science & Technology Successful Reopening to Hybrid Learning

Met with President Dr. Dante Mossi from the CABEI in Punta Gorda Town

Chairman Hon. Henry Charles Usher and Rodwell Ferguson

Visiting villages in SC West in preparation for VC Elections

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THE44th BELIZE TIMES of the Belize Defence Anniversary Force Installation of New Commander Brigadier General Asariel Loría

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2022

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES & VEHICLES Countrywide

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described properties and vehicles. Sale currently running and will expire on Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th February 2022 at the times listed on the website: N.B. Properties and vehicles will remain on sale on this website on a bi-weekly basis until conclusion.

1. 17 + Acres of developed land situate along the Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being 17 acres 2 rods 14 poles of land situate on the left ascending the Punta Gorda/ San Antonio Road, Toledo District Belize.

Freehold properties of Mr. Derrick D. Williams and Mr. Roy Williams.

2. Parcel No. 2891 first subdivision south of Airstrip, western side of Placencia Road, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District: REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL

Placencia North

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12. Parcel No. 1710 Mahogany Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

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Punta Gorda

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1710

The freehold property of Ms. Elizabeth Borland.

13. Lot No. 1 along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 1 containing 1,381.029 square meters situate along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ronald Lee Baker.

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The freehold property of Ms. Dawn Anderson & Mr. Hector Tut. 3. Parcel No. 2871 first subdivision south of Airstrip, western side of Placencia Road, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District:

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The freehold property of Mr. Sidney Lopez & Ms. Valarie Godoy 4. 147.228 Acres, San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being 147.228 acres situate in the San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District. Freehold properties of Mr. Marcial Mess.

14. Lot No. 2 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 2 containing 841.073 square meters situate west of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections, the freehold property of Mr. Cardinal Smith (Deceased).

15. No. 315 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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315

The freehold property of Mr. Augusto Angel Blanco.

16. Parcel No. 1523 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

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PARCEL

Placencia North

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1523

The freehold property of Ms. Sherlette Augustine.

5. No. 9 Cayo Street, Belmopan, Cayo District:

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The freehold property of Ms. Patricia S. Bradley & Mr. Leon F. Lopez 6. Parcel No. 2911 Cedar Street, Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio, Cayo District:

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San Ignacio North

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2911

The freehold property of Ms. Adelita Zaiden.

7. Parcel No. 788 “Little Orange Walk” formerly Melhado Estate, Mount Pleasant, Cayo District:

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Mount Pleasant

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The freehold property of Mr. Leopold Suarez.

8. Parcel No. 418 Corner 3rd Avenue & 5th Street North, Corozal Town, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

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PARCEL

Corozal Central

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418

The freehold property of Mrs. Guadalupe & Mr. Edmund Longsworth 9. Parcel No. 461 George Price Highway, Unitedville, Cayo District:

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Society Hall

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461

The freehold property of Mr. Ulric L. Willoughby.

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

Lot No. 59A, comprising 696.567 square metres situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize. Freehold property of Mr. Thurman Williams.

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

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The freehold property of Mr. Kent Roland Francis and Ms. Silvana Andrea Garcia

17. Parcel No. 4111 Blue Bird Street, Alta Mira, Corozal District:

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PARCEL 4111

The freehold property of Mr. Raleigh Rivas and Ms. Olga Rivas 18. Parcel No. 1142 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

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The freehold property of Ms. Marisa Perera & Mr. Carlos Perera 19. Parcel No. 2708 Phillip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

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The freehold property of Mr. Gustavo Gongora & Ms. Rubicela Mai 20. Parcel No. 2492 Oak Street, Halls Layout, Corozal Town, Corozal District :

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The freehold property of Mr. Yasin Shoman & Ms. Ruth Shoman 21. Parcel No. 158 Sunset Park, 8 ½ Miles George Price Hwy, Western Paradise, Belize District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 158 containing 1,013.39 S.M. situate at Mile 8.5 Northern Side of Hector Creek Road, Western Highway, Belize District of Belize, the freehold property of Mr. Lawrence Ellis and Mrs. Kimberly Ellis)

22. Parcel No. 2842 first subdivision south of Placencia Airstrip, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District:

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The freehold property of Mr. Ajinder Singh Garcha

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Successful Back to School Program in Port Loyola

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32. Parcels Nos. 21, 42 & 280 Libert Section, Corozal District:

22. Parcel No. 158 Sunset Park, 8 ½ Miles George Price Hwy, Western Paradise, Belize District:

by Hon. Gilroy Usher, Representative

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 158 containing In continuance with his annual Back 1,013.39 S.M. situate at Mile 8.5 Northern Side of Hector Creek to School Program, over the past weekRoad, Western Highway, Belize District of Belize, the freehold propend, Port Representative erty of Mr. Lawrence EllisLoyola and Mrs.Area Kimberly Ellis)

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Hon. Gilroy Usher and his team distribut33. 200.35 Acres Eastern Side Sout ed scores of school supplies to as many 23. Parcel No. 2842 first subdivision south of PlacenManatee Area, Belize District: deserving students as possible across cia Airstrip, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District: the Port Loyola division, in Belize City.

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing The Port Loyola Back to School Proalong the eastern side of Southern Lagoon an REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL gram is undertaken yearly to assist in enGales Point, Manatee Village, Belize District, Placencia North 36 2842 property of Mr. Arnaldo Pena. suing that the students The freehold property of Mr. Ajinder of theSingh areaGarcha get the best possible education, 34. Parcel No. 1835 San Diego Stree 24. Parcel No. 1824 Corner Jamaica and Mejiba which is the key to a Santa Elena, Cayo District: better life forWalk everyone.

Streets, Orange Walk Town, Orange District: Sincere THANKS to REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK those whoPARCEL assistREGISTRATION SECTION all BLOCK Santa Elena/Cayo 23 ed in any to make this Orange Walk Town 4 1824 The freehold property of Mr. Rosendo Juare year’s Back to School The Freehold property of Mr. Mark Nugent Program a tremendous 35. Lot No. 13 Santa Cruz Village, S success.

25. Parcel No. 1080 Pucte Villas Subdivision, near District: Mile 56 ½ west Phillip Goldson Hwy, Orange Walk All that piece of land containing 836.013 squ District: 31. Lot No. 13 Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District: No. 13 situate in Santa Cruz Village, Stann C Continued from page 14

Allall that piece of land ER with buildings and containing erections standing 836.013 square meters being Lot freehold property of Mr. Jose O. Raudaules &

23. Parcel No. 1726 Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION REGISTRATION SECTIONBLOCK BLOCK

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Ann Gabourel Tower Hill

1080 1726

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No. 13 situate in Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections 36. Parcels 1682, 1683 and 1684 Lin standing and being thereon. off George Price Highway,The Belize Ci freehold property of Mr. Jose O. Raudaules & Ms. Rixy G. Ramirez

The Freehold of Mr. Marlo The property freehold property of Ms. Perrera Gloricelda Camara 24. Parcels Nos. 639 &640 San Estevan, Orange Walk District: 26.

Parcel No. 1726 Guinea Grass Village, Orange

Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION San Estevan

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32. Parcels 1682, 1683 and 1684 Linda Vista Estate, off George Price Highway, Belize St. Martin de Porres West 45 City, Belize:

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1682, 1683 & 1684

The freehold property of Mrs. Marissa Sosa &

St. Martin de Porres West

PARCEL

The freehold property of Mr. Manuel Jesus Blanco and Tower Hill 4 1726 Mr. Agusto Blanco)

The freehold of Mrs.Talawalla Marissa Sosa& & Edwin Mr. 37.property No. 1 Cor. Pa Godfrey Sosa.

Bank Village, Belize District:

The freehold property of Ms. Gloricelda Camara

25. Parcel No. 853 San Jose Drive, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

33. No. 1 Cor. Talawalla & Edwin Park Streets, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District:

27. Parcels Nos. 639 &640 San Estevan, Orange Walk REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL District: San Jose Palmar 4 853

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The freehold property of Mr. Manuel Jesus Blanco and Mr. Agusto REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Blanco) San Pedro

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12333

TheNo. freehold of Mr.Drive, Nestor Adraino Vasquez 28. Parcel 853property San Jose San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District: 27. Parcel No. 16/1 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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The freehold property Mr. Kevin Enriquez The freehold property of Mr. Kevinof Enriquez & Mrs. Enriquez Andrea Enriquez.

The freehold property of Mr. Freddy Orlando Tun REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL

San Estevan 26. Parcel No. 2770 Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District

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VEHICLES: 2019 Great Wall Wingle 6

2019 Geat Wall Wingle 5

1999 MCI 1 Door Bus

1999 Blue Bird Bus

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The freehold Mr. Freddy Tun Theproperty leaseholdof property of Ms.Orlando Irma Olivera

29. Parcel No. 2770 Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District:

28. Parcel No. 244 Caledonia Village, Corozal District:

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The freehold property of Messrs. Chico’s Company

The freehold property of Mr. Nestor Adraino Vasquez Limited 29. Parcels Nos. 21, 42 & 280 Libertad Registration Section, Corozal District:

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Libertad 21, 42 & Walk 30. Parcel No. 16/1 San Estevan1Village, Orange 280 District: The freehold properties of Mr. Leonard Folgarait

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30. 200.35 Acres Eastern Side Southern Lagoon, Manatee Area, Belize District:

ALL property THAT piece or parcel land containing 200.35 The leasehold of Ms. IrmaofOlivera acres situate along the eastern side of Southern Lagoon and 3 ¼ miles north of Gales Point, Manatee Village, BelizeCaledonia District, Belize,Village, the freehold property District: of 31. Parcel No. 244 Corozal Mr. Arnaldo Pena.

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THE BELIZE TIMES TIMES THE BELIZE

STANN CREEK GIRLS lead FFB U-20 football: 2-0

BPN Yessica Galicia wins header

2016 2017 2022

Belmopan, January 22, 2022 The Stann Creek U-20 girls are leading the Football Federation of Belize’s Elite national Under-20 female tournament after they enjoyed their second victory: 8-2 over the Toledo Elite girls at the Carl Ramos Stadium on Saturday January 22.

Shendra Casimiro 3’ and 56’ and Shadette Lino 11’ and 28’ each scored a brace to lead the Stann Creek girls to a 8-2 win. Four more goals from Leslie Pensamieto 22’, Taryn Arnold 36’, Jaelin Cacho 42’ and Celine Portillo 87’ completed the rout. Only Lynessa Teck 52’ and Kayla Gonzalez 87 scored for Toledo.

At the Peoples’ Stadium Alahnie Bainton 17’ and Kaite Jones 60’ gave the Orange Walk girls a 2-1 win, after Aaliyah Herbert 46’ equalized for the Belize City girls.

At the Santiago Ricalde Stadium, Alysha Reymundo 84’ strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for the San Pedro girls, after Alysha Terry 75’ minute strike had given Corozal the lead.

At the FFB Stadium, goalkeeper Lorane Crawford stopped Roshanny Narvaez’s shot at point blank range, and Briah Ho’s best try hit the woodwork, as the Cayo Elite girls held the Belmopan girls to a scoreless draw. The best efforts of Narvaez, Oddy Aguilar, Jeili Corado, Ashley Rodriguez and Yessica Galicia made no impression on the Cayo defenders Nifelee Myers, Brianny Avella, Jahnia Arnold and Lianie Ponce. Down at the other end, Belmopan defenders Julie Barrietnos, Marleni Rosa, Mikaya Munro and Evania Sarceno had their work cut out to keep Nyesha Obando and Alliysha Bowman in check.

BPN U20 girls draw 0-0 w/ Cayo

BPN Roshany Narvaez vs Cayo Nigelee Myers

Cayo - Lianie Ponce defends vs BPN Oddy Aguilar

Cayo U20 girls draw 0-0 BPN

Belmopan, Orange Walk & Stann Creek men win in FFB U-20 football Belize City, January 15, 2022 The Belmopan, Cayo and Stann Creek U-20 men enjoyed victories in the second week of the Football Federation of Belize’s Elite national male tournament on Saturday January 22.

At the FFB Stadium, Wilfredo Galvez’s drilled home a 20-yard missile at 49’ and finished a pass from Kerdell Diaz with another rocket volley into the net 73’ to lead the Belmopan U-20 Elite to a 5-0 win over San Pedro.

Jeison Medrano’s opened with a goal at 22’ and Galvez also

BPN Freybin Pagoada attacks

Belmopan U-20 Elite win 5-0 vs San Pedro

SP Adrian Cobo defends vs BPN Jaheim Flowers San Pedro U-20 men lose 0-5 BPN

gave the assist for Jovaun Ramos’ strike 58’. Salvador Castillo came off the bench to add an injury time goal at 92’.

At the People’s Stadium, Jaheim Augustine’s brace 82’ and 87’ led the Orange Walk Elite men to a 5-0 win, with goals by Tyrese Augustine 36. Allison Torres 77’ and Marcos Alvarez 83’.

At the Carl Ramos Stadium, the Stann Creek Elite men cruised to a 2-0 win over the Toledo Elite with goals from Timothy Estero 22’ and Kevin Higinio 48’.

At the Norman Broaster Stadium, Jaylen Lennon 72’ strike gave the Benque Viejo Elite men the 1-0 win over the Cayo Elite.

30 JAN

2022

THE BELIZE TIMES

THINK ABOUT IT VULTURE VS. THE HAMMER The Hammer was in trouble again. Another domestic violence had weakened his political power. The Vulture saw an opportunity and decided to go on the attack.

Hammer had won five major battles. Vulture had not won a single nomination fight, and has not even qualified for a championship bout.

Hammer was agile, he could take off from zero to twenty miles an hour and smash doors. He suffered from anger management problems. He could perch on fragile limbs and take off before it could break.

Vulture on the other hand was huge, way too overweight.

He could never perch on limbs. He could never run, neither long distance or sprint. Speculators attribute his situation as endomorph. They say it’s an eating disorder. Other, more unkind, say its laziness and indiscipline.

Supporters of Hammer also ridicule Vulture’s verbosity.

They also despise his bloviatedness.

In the ego world of verbiage and verbal diarrhoea, none exceeded the other.

They both could puff and posture and blab their mouths for hours and utter nothing of substance.

But now as Hammer faced an arrest, Vulture struck. On Friday afternoon, the conditions of an already sick and despised UDP could not have been in more dire straits. Hammer was contemplating getting an injunction from the Supreme Court to restrain the police from trying to arrest him. Such an application would readily be granted by any judge as there was no formal complaint against the Hammer. And the complainant in the domestic brouhaha had publicly confirmed she had signed a statement for the police to cease and desist any attempts at Court action.

Hammer would still face difficulty as the police were notorious for leaking information to the media. As it turned out, the complainant’s confidential report went viral on social media.

As Hammer contemplated his options on Friday afternoon, Vulture was already giving the media his “personal” views.

It was a performance unbecoming of anyone holding the lofty position of Chairman of the Opposition party in a two party structure. The proper approach to the impending scandal was to simply say the executive of the party would be holding an emergency meeting and a decision would be forthcoming on Monday.

Unable to tackle Hammer front-on, Vulture attacked from the back. A rear move. He jacked Hammer, verbally. Condemnations poured out. The chairman of the party kicking the Leader of his party, while he is down.

Grand-standing and ego maniacing should have no place in the upper reaches of a mass party.

This party had tackled the mighty People’s United Party, buffed and powered by a new breed of general’s. When the dust settled the UDP was limping away with five out of thirty-one.

Vulture brought down his own Leader. He could not have defeated Hammer on his own. He must have conspired and colluded with back-stabbers and those poisoned with ambition.

The once formidable UDP is but a shadow of itself.

A skeleton, clanging along, pretending to be something it is not.

“By the pricking of their thumbs, something pitiful this way comes”.

I WANT TO BE LEADER_NO I WANT TO BE LEADER The dishonourable Leader of the Opposition has announced but not yet resigned his position and already two persons in the UDP have jumped in the ring.

To no one’s surprise, Shyne is saying, I am the man.

To everyone’s surprise Tracy is saying, I am the woman.

There is no one else. Of the five Parliamentarians three aint cutting it.

Faber has destroyed his life’s ambition. Hugo Patt can’t muster any intention and Sista B can’t make a speech or muster a concept.

What a conundrum. What a calamity.

REAL MEN DON’T BEAT WOMEN Local television media have been showing pictures of Parick Faber’s fiancée in their coverage of her complaints against him.

This is so unfair, and insensitive. She is the victim of a despicable behaviour.

Men beating women in the privacy of their homes is a sickness that needs to be rooted out.

With all the publicity that Faber’s situation has generated there has been enough focus on how to provide help to those women living at home with this ugly situation.

The police leaking to the public of the fiancée report is also a serious cause for concern. This highlights how highly personal and confidential information is treated with scant disregard for the privacy and feelings of victims of domestic violence. It sends the wrong signal to those brave women who come forward seeking police help from the nightmare they and their children are subjected to.

Shame on all woman beaters.

Real men don’t beat woman.

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20 MILLION IN LEGAL FEES Lost in all this Faber confusion, was an excellent speech of the new Attorney General, Mrs. Magali Marin Young.

Speaking at the opening of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General mentioned that the government figures showed that over TWENTY MILLION dollars were spent paying lawyers under the UDP government.

This is shocking information.

We know that many of those millions went into the pockets of the UDP lawyers and family members of the former Prime Minister.

The government owes it to this nation to provide a breakdown of the more egregious payments to law firms, especially as there were over a dozen public officer attorneys staff at the Solicitor General office.

This is a scandal of major proportion.

It should not be swept under the rug.

The Attorney General also outlined some progressive changes which will be coming soon to the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and innovations in how they will function in delivering justice to our citizens.

RASTAMAN VIBRATIONS The contest between a southside Rasta and a UB student was down to the wire.

They were given one word and allowed 3 minutes to create a poem featuring that word.

The word was Timbuktu.

The UB student from Belmopan walked to the microphone and told the audience: “Slowly across the Maya land, was a single caravan men and women, two by two. heading to Timbuktu.”

The audience gave an approving applause, figuring the Rasta can’t beat that.

Rasta take him time and stroll to the microphone.

“Me and Tim was on the road three GSU try thief wi load they dah three and we dah two I-man buk one, and Timbuktu” The crowd ball out Jah Rastafari the winner is you.

ASR BAN A MAN This is not a poem. This is real. The ASR, owners of the Sugar Factory in Orange Walk, release their action against a cane former and official of the Cane Formers group.

You won’t believe this, but ASR was proud to announce that they had banned Mr. Everaldo Uk from even placing his foot on their compound. They say he is banned for the rest of his life. They say he can appeal. If he does, he will have to appeal to them, the same banners.

Ever heard of banning a man? Sounds like something out of USA propaganda against China, or the USSR back in the bad old communist days, or South Africa under Apartheid.

ASR say it’s the first time they banned someone. Not true. A few years back, they banned a man named Salazar.

What an este!

MINI, MINOR, TO MAJOR TROUBLE Almost two dozen owners, operators of the small mini buses plying their trade between Belmopan and the villages going to Santa Elena, are stressed out.

Out of the blue (literally and figurately) the transport department in Belmopan has stopped renewing their bus licenses.

Instead of a one-year renewal, they are all getting one-month extensions with no explanations. To add to their woes, persons they know are approaching them to say their licenses have been promised to new persons who wish to operate mini-buses.

They were planning to take their thirty odd buses and block the Western Highway but were talked out of it and advised to request a meeting with the Minister of Transport as it is the Transport Board which is taking away their licenses.

ISLAND BREEZE-GRIGA The Owner of Island Breeze Bar and Grill felt he had no choice but to share his frustration with the public.

Island Breeze occupies a scenic and serene spot on the edge of the lovely beach in Dangriga. The open-air facility is popular in the culture capital.

But of late, someone, somewhere, has decided to disrupt and embarrass Island Breeze. Every minute, as is the phrase, the Police pop-up at the establishment. They claim they are checking if there is any breach of covid rules.

So regular police in regular uniforms, so special units in camouflage with sub machine guns. They harass the customers, point guns in their faces, even take the customers pictures on their cell phones. Several of these unprofessional conduct have been caught on camera.

Complaints to the Dangriga Police station has gone unheeded.

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30 JAN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

CAYE CAULKER ON THE MOVE

Hon. Andre Perez celebrating the culmination of a successful Blue Economy Project!

Short site visit to the upcoming Caye Caulker health Clinic. It gives me great joy to see much more progress coming along for the completion of the clinic and we’re right on schedule!

The project entitled: “Enhancing the economic #empowerment of women in Latin America and the Caribbean in the post COVID pandemic era” with a special collaboration with the Belize Tourism Association was an important indication of our Ministry’s commitment to inclusion, innovation and the empowerment of women!

I take this opportunity to thank the Ambassador of the Republic of China(Taiwan) to Belize H.E. David Kuan-Chou Chien Taiwan in Belize , and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Belize for providing the necessary support for making this initiative a reality.

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 that peace which the world itself 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.

Thanks to this support and collaboration, the women of Caye Caulker are in a better position to take advantage of the opportunities provided by our blue space in Belize.

The training received in Blue Economy, Sea salt sequestration Seaweed processing among other important topics has surely equipped the participants with valuable knowledge and skills.

We commend all those who completed their workshop and to the entire team of trainers for a successful workshop!

Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES

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

Notice is hereby given that Jian Ping Rong is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “A & A Store” located at # 14 Progress Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Alberto Vargas is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “A & C Store” located at # 70 San Andres Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Dina Rodriguez is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Dina Mini Shop” located on Staines Alley , Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Li Quin Qin is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Li Sen Restaurant” located on Otro Benque Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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 Co.

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

INTERCORP, INC.

29th December, 2021

Ms. Ana Sáenz Beirute, of San Ramón de Tres Rios, Cartago, de la Escuela Marian Baker 100 este y 50 sur Costa Rica

POCONAS TRADING CORP.

30th December, 2021

Ms. Claudia Elizabeth Wüthrich of Erliacherweg 8, 5436 Würenlos, Switzerland

BANTEC INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

30th December, 2021

Mr. Sebastian Conde of 1925 Brickell Ave., D205, Miami, Florida 33129, United States of America

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

GCC Corporate Consultants Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 3/2022 Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.00.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the Central Securities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable at par 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 16 February 2022 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 18 May 2022.

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

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 11 February 2022.

The Auction in the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday 16 February 2022.

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

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

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE Notices are placed on Central Bank of Belize Website (www.centralbank.org. bz) 30 January 2022

DEC 305 JAN

2021 2022

THE BELIZE BELIZE TIMES TIMES THE

MHW Belize National Day OF BELIZE I GOT VACCINATED!! GOVERNMENT Held at Expo 2020 Dubai CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT New Incentive Raffle BANK New Vax Pass App

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LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES

Notice is hereby given that Marlon Rosado is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “M & M Sports Bar & Lounge” located at # 29 A Baymen Avenue, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Roberto Jose Cruz is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Ocean Front Suites” located in Caye Caulker, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Lucia Munoz is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Rhaburn Qualify weekly by Ridge Store” located in Rhaburn Getting your 1st, 2nd shot Vaccine Ridge Village, Belize District under or the Intoxicating Liquor License Orthe single Revised JohnsonEdition and Johnson dinance 1980. shot

or a booster Notice isshot hereby given that Thirsty Thursday Restaurant & Bar is apPrizes plying for a Restaurant Liquor Li1st place…$3,000 cense to be operated at “Thirsty 2nd place…$1,000 Thursday Restaurant & Bar” locat3rd place…$500

ed at # 164 Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Ministry of Health Pass App Notice is hereby given that Casino

Tropicana Co. Ltd. is applying for This is ready to be downloaded a Restaurant Liquor License to be “Casino for operated Android at and AppleTropicana devices. Co. Once Ltd.” located at # 160 Newtown this App is in the phone there is no Barracks, City,with Belize Disneed to walkBelize around your vactrict under the Intoxicating Liquor cination card. With your Social SecuLicense Ordinance Revised Edition rity1980. number OR Belize Health Infor-

mation System number (on the Vax Notice is hereby given that card Alber-you Card) for the App and a SSB Blancotoisthe applying for a you Con-are cantoprove world that venience Store Liquor License to vaccinated. be operated at “San Lazaro Gas The App can be used to verify Station” located at # 9 Sittee River thatStreet, someone been vacciOrangeelse Walkhas Town, Orange nated. canunder be done by scanning WalkThis District the Intoxicating License theLiquor QR code to Ordinance verify thatRevised it is auEditionAs 1980. thentic. said before, the SSB card is important to confirm identity.

Notice is hereby given that Eliezer If you are unable to access your Urbina is applying for a Convevaccination record using yourtoSocial nience Store Liquor License be Security or atBHIS you operated “San number Martin Gas Sta-can tion” located in Trial Farm Village, or text, call or whatsapp 669-8843 Orange Walk District under the 613-1096.

Intoxicating Liquor License OrdiGet Vaccinated!! nance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Gloria Gonzalez is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Gloria Shop” located in Indian Church Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Leslie Vasquez is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Beer House” located at #9 Palmar Boundary Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Karina Allen is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “D’Corner Shop” located in San Felipe Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, others.

November 30, 2021. Belize is particThe Belize National Day featured ipating in Expo 2020 Dubai which is remarks from the Minister of Tourism being held under the theme, “Con- and Diaspora Relations, Anthony Mahler necting Minds, Creating the Future” and the Minister of State of the UAE, with the subthemes: Opportunity, H.E. Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, who Mobility and Sustainability and today, commented on Belize’s openness to a delegation led by Minister, the Hon- investment opportunities that are tied ourable Anthony Mahler, celebrated to biodiversity and sustainable practicProject: Belize Road Safety Project DEFENSIVE DRIVING TRAINING Belize’s National Day. EXPO es to protect the country’s ecosystem.

Event: Defensive Driving Training facilitated by the Belize Institute Dubai of Management. provides opportunities to finding solu- The Belize National Day closed off with Date: January 18 to January 22, 2022 tions to the pressing challenges of a dinner hosted by the UAE and a gift Contacts: Contacts: Dr. Osmond Martinez, CEO - Ministry of Economic Development at 822-2526 Or the Secour time by offering a journey inside exchange by Minister Mahler who was ond Road Safety Project at 822-3517 a universal theme through engaging presented with a key to the city. and immersive activities. Countries Scheduled to appear as the cul[BEGIN] On Friday, 21st January 2022, 27participate persons concluded a four-day Driving Training through can in one of the threeDefensive tural entertainment from Belizethe was On December 1st there were 8 Safety Project, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Belize Institute partnership of Belize’s Second Road subthemes and Belize is participat- the Garifuna Collectives, who, unfortuwinners which included five 3rd place ingthe under the Opportunity theme to (CDB). of Management with financial support from Caribbean Development Bank nately were not able to perform due to winners, two 2nd place winners, and showcase Belize as an ideal destinaCOVID-19 An objective of the project is to improve road user behavior to reduce road crashes andrestrictions. the resulting injuries and one winner of the 1st place three thoution for investments and trade.

This is the reckless first World Expo to be deaths.

Therefore, the Defensive Driving Training aims to build the capacity of drivers by curving behaviours sand dollars. All this was won by getBelize’s participation comes on held in the Middle East with participastriving toduring createthe an environment tingand vaccinated last week. of teamwork when using the road system so that all road users feel safe. Inthe heels of its first Investment Sum- tion from over 190 countries and is progood practice Theternational raffle including this one suggests is set forthat anyone driving should undergo a basic Defensive Driving Course and First mit which saw investment potential jected to attract 25 million visitors, with Responders Training. seven weeks. This therefore goes into with countries from around the world, the Belize pavilion receiving up to 2,500 the new year 2022.

Representatives of the ministries of Transport traffic departments and EMT Services comincludingand theHealth, Unitedmunicipal Arab Emirates visitors in a day. The Belize Delegation This raffle is being supervised by pleted the course, which comprised of two (UAE), days ofwith virtual theory and driving tests.also included Dr. Leroy Almendarez, whom we signed an Ecothe National Lottery Committee.

The The Government of Belize received funds through loan financing from the CDB towardsDirector the costofof Belize’s Secnomic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) Executive BELTRAIDE, Comfirstond 1stRoad prizeSafety winner is Ariel Duarte, Project in 2019. in 2019. The ECA establishes a frame- missioner General for EXPO Dubai, this could be you. Get Vaccinated with for expanding the economic With the high number of road crashes inwork Belize, the Government of Belizere-remains committed to providing drivers Mr. Evan Tillett, Director Belize Tourism 1st, 2nd or booster shot…This will be lationship between the two countries Board and Ms. Nikki Augustine, Marwith the skills and knowledge they should have to demonstrate good and safe driving practices. streamed on the Ministry of Health and in a number of key areas; including in- keting and Communications Manager Wellness Facebook page every Monvestment, tourism, in- of BELTRAIDE, Deputy Commissioner “Teamwork makes Road Safety a reality to save lives”transportation, [END] day at 2pm. frastructure and construction among General.

Road Safety Project PRESS RELEASE #01 of 2022

20 United States Donates All-Terrain Pickup Trucks to Support Anti-Trafficking Operations Belmopan, January 24, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy today donated four Ford Ranger pickup trucks valued at over US $206,000 to the Belize Joint Intelligence Operations Centre (JIOC) for use in investigating and countering transnational organized crime in Belize. The donation was made through the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Financing grant program and coordinated through the U.S. Embassy’s Security Cooperation Office.

The brand-new vehicles will support the deployment of JIOC assets to remote areas in its ongoing efforts to disrupt and deter the illegal movement of drugs, people, weapons, and other contraband through Belize. The JIOC comprises members of the Belize Defence Force, Belize Coast Guard, Police Department, Customs and Excise Department, and the Immigration Department.

“The United States has pledged our continuing assistance to our partner, Belize, in the effort to protect its people and sovereignty from transnational criminal organizations. Today’s donation of high-performance vehicles to the JIOC will facilitate a quicker and more effective response to criminal activity that threatens citizen security. As Belize’s strongest ally, the United States will continue to stand with Belize,” noted U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones.

Joint Intelligence and Operations Center Director Lieutenant Commander Freddie Ku emphasized, “The donation represents another step in the long and fruitful relations between Belize and United States of America. The Joint Intelligence Operations Center’s mandate requires us to be able to deploy across the country; therefore, mobility is a critical component that we cannot do without. The new fleet of vehicles will enhance our Joint Enforcement Team’s ability to combat transnational organized crime.”

In the past three years, the American people, through the U.S. Embassy’s Security Cooperation Office, have contributed over US $3.2 million in security assistance to Belize through equipment donations, training, and military education. ENDS.

Medical Waste Regulations Signed Belmopan, Belize. January 25, 2022. The Government of Belize, through the Department of the Environment within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, signed the Medical Waste Regulations on November 29, 2021. These regulations are aimed at ensuring that medical waste is managed throughout the country through improved storage, transportation, and disposal.

The Government of Belize endorsed the enactment of these regulations recognizing that medical waste management is largely unregulated and unmanaged in Belize and the effects it has on human health and the environment because of improper incineration and open burning of medical waste. The regulations also considered the advancement of the pilot project of a medical waste autoclave system installed at the Mile 3 Transfer Station in Belize City.

During the development of the Medical Waste Regulations, stakeholders were directly engaged in all major municipalities targeting all health care providers in the human health and animal health sectors. The regulations came into effect on November 29, 2021.

Kindly visit www.doe.gov.bz to access the regulations and visit www.stopthepops.com to learn more about persistent organic pollutants.

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CTC Outreach to MSME

Owned by Visually-Impaired Corozaleño On Tuesday 25th of January 2022, Mayor Rigo Vellos & Councillor Marleni Tapia were joined by Marshall Nunez, Coordinator of the Ministry

Belize’s Direct Access Entities Receive Multinational GCF Readiness Grant January 18, 2022 - As the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) National Designated Authority for Belize, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Climate Finance Unit are pleased to announce the approval of the project entitled “Strengthening the capacity of Direct Access Entities through the Community of Practice for Direct Access Entities (CPDAE) to access climate finance and implement adaptation and mitigation programs and projects.”

Valued at EUR 991,810, the project is intended to support the ongoing effort to further complement the coherence between the Adaptation Fund (AF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through CPDAE. The CPDAE is a network composed of national implementing entities and direct access entities, led and driven by its own members, including Belize, alongside an elected committee that coordinates its work. The CPDAE has made significant efforts in structuring its governance framework since its creation in 2019.

The AF and the GCF have been promoting Direct Access Modality as a best practice approach to enhance country ownership of climate projects and ensure that developing countries remain in the driving seat of climate finance.

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), accredited as Belize’s AF National Implementing Entity and Belize’s first GCF Direct Access Entity, is a member of the CPDAE and along with other potential GCF accredited entities such as the Development Finance Corporation, Belize Social Investment Fund and the Ministry of Economic Development will benefit from capacity building for project designs, project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, etc. These entities are important since they promote country ownership, the understanding of national priorities, and contribution towards low emissions and climate-resilient development pathways.

Additionally, the readiness grant will address the gaps related to the CPDAE governance framework, communication and outreach mechanisms, and the lack of an M&E framework to further improve its engagement with its membership.

To this end, CEO Martinez thanked the Ministry of Economy and Finance from Peru, the lead country, and the delivery partner Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH that will assist with the implementation of the project.

The readiness grant will support Argentina, Armenia, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Colombia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Mexico, Micronesia F.S., Niger, Panama, Peru, Senegal and Togo.

The proposal will be uploaded on the MED website for public access.

of Human Development’s Disability Desk, to assist Corozaleño Miguel Vejerano with a sponsored Trade License for his business “ITech Solutions” in Corozal Town.

Mr. Vejerano has been visually-impaired since the age of 13, but that has not stopped his quest for knowledge, betterment and improvement. Mr. Vejerano is selftaught on computer use and repairs, despite his challenges. He has also developed a community programme to assist others who are visually-impaired to become computer literate and to use smart devices to learn.

He now will start his own business,

offering computer repair services.

Earlier this month, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry awarded Mr. Vejerano a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Inclusivity Grant to start-up his business. Mr. Vejerano was selected by BCCI for the grant out of a pool of seven business proposals.

Mayor Vellos encouraged Mr. Vejerano to keep focused on achieving his goal of being an entrepreneur and to bring about positive change in the community. He added that the support from the Council should assist him to ensure that he focuses his resources into realising his dream.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The US Government-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) had selected Belize as one of only two countries in the world for a five-year government to government grant to fund a program aimed at reducing poverty and stimulating economic growth.

The Government of Belize (GOB) through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment intends to contract a team of individual consultants to form a MCC Compact Development Team in Belize that will work together with a U.S. based MCC Team to conduct a diagnostic of the constraints to economic growth, prepare concept notes, develop project proposals and plan for project implementation.

The MCC Compact Development Team will be led by a program coordinator who will manage the team, engage key stakeholders across all sectors, and bear responsibility for the overall performance and work quality of the team. The other team members will include the following members and an administrative assistant.

Vacant Posts

1. Development Economist 2. Private Sector Development Specialist 3. Social Inclusion and Gender Integration Specialist 4. Environmental and Social Performance Specialist 5. Public Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist 6. Administrative Assistant: Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits are offered, commensurate with academic level, work experience and other relevant strengths of the winning candidate.

Kindly follow the below link for further details. https://med.gov.bz/ Interested candidates are requested to submit ONE PDF File that shall include: a) Letter of Interest indicating the post being applied for; b) the curriculum vitae, c) copies of university degrees, and d) the names of 3 references.

Deadline for application is 7 February 2022 at 4:00pm. Application can be sent via email to: econdev@ med.gov.bz or hand delivered to the address indicated below: Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Economic Development Sir Edney Cain Building Ground Floor, Right Wing Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Any request for clarification should be sent via email no later than 2 February 2022. Responses will be provided within three days.

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Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company GRITTLETON VENTURES LIMITED (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 18th day of January, 2022; and Chester Limited of 21 Regent Street, Belize City, Belize is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company MEGA COMMERCE INC. (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 31th day of December, 2021; and Lin, Hung-Hsuan of 7F, No. 6, Aly. 1, Ln. 16, Ershizhang RD., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C. is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited.

Registered Agent

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 Co.

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

WILBURN INVESTMENTS LTD.

30th December, 2021

Androulla Mantoles of 13 Zyrichis, Pissides Court, Office/flat 202, 3048 Limassol, Cyprus

LETTSOME CAPITAL LIMITED

30th December, 2021

Ellis Humberto Murillo Ramos of Plaza Comercial San Fernando, primer piso, Oficina 41, Urb. La Loma, Vía España, Panamá, República de Panamá

PRISCILLA MANAGEMENT S.A.

30th December, 2021

Irma Vicenta Lopez of San Martin 884, Gualeguaychú, Entre Rios, Argentina

NEA COMPANY S.A.

21st January, 2022

Ms. Marie Kathleen Sandra YAN-KAI HEW KHEE of C239, Block C, the Junction Business Hub, Calebasses, Mauritius

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

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT INVITATION TO QUOTE No CABEI-DI-22/2021 The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment funded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has allocated funds towards the cost of supply and delivery of vehicles.

GOODS 12 seater Van

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: Date

EVERSTAR MERCHANDISE CO., LTD. 14th January, 2022 PINE TECH INT'L CORP.

14th January, 2022

NEW BEST INC.

14th January, 2022

GenPro Consulting (Belize) 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

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

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

NOTICE Name of Company

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Date

CIMA DEVELOPMENT INC.

07th January, 2022

Servall Management Ltd.

15th January, 2022

ROSES INTERNATIONAL LTD.

18th January, 2022

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

QUANTITY 1

Interested bidders may submit a complete set of bidding documents inclusive of Specifications through written request to the below physical address or via electronic mail (email) to finance.officer@med.gov.bz .

Specification information along with the invitation to quote can be found on the CARICOM Community Public Procurement Notice Board at https://blz-cppnb. caricom.org and also on our Ministry’s website: https:// med.gov.bz/invitation-to-quote-no-cabei-di-22-2021/ OR on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ photo/?fbid=239676935017583&set=pcb.239676951684248 Deadline for submission of sealed bids is Friday February 4th, 2022 at 3:30pm, via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below.

Note that late submissions will be rejected.

Bids can also be mailed to: Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Economic Development Sir Edney Cain Building Ground Floor, Right Wing Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: INVITATION TO QUOTE (No CABEI-DI-22/2021)

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/ WHO) invites applicants for the functions of National Consultant in the area of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Risk Factors.

Duty station:

Belize City

Qualifications:

Essential: A university degree in one of the health, social or management sciences from a recognized REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST University with emphasis on nutrition related chronic of a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion diseases Development of a Gender EqualityDevelopment and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan Strategy and Action Plan Desirable: Postgraduate studies in public health or for 30 targeted Producers’ Organizations for 30 targeted Producers’ Organizations related field.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Institution: Ministry of Economic Development

Institution: Ministry of Economic Country: Development Essential: At least 7 years’ experience in the

Belize Project: Resilient Rural Belize Programme related field.

Country: Belize Loan No.: 2000002301 Desirable: working experience in health

Project: Resilient Rural Belize Programme Deadline for Submission of Proposals: February 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM. services project management.

Loan No.: 2000002301 Experience:

Background: The Government of Belize (GOB), through a financing agreement with the Deadline for Submission of Proposals: February 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Green Climate Fund (GCF), has Skills: embarked on a six-year Programme, Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), which aims to minimize the • Theoretical and practical expertise in all aspects related to surveillance, impacts of climatic economic aevents on smallholder farmerswith while supporting sustainBackground: The Government of Belize (GOB),andthrough financing agreement the prevention and control of Noncommunicable diseases, and the promotion able market access for their produce. The programme will help farmers employ climate International prevention, Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and andtechnologies; Green Climate Fund (GCF),smallholder has of health, as well as a thorough knowledge of epidemiology, resilient agricultural practices integrate profitable participation into the development of select vegetables, fruits, and honey value chains; embarked on a six‐year Programme, Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), which aims to minimize the and support and control methods. production capacity through investments in public and private climate resilient • Ability to analyze factors, trends, and forecast scenarios based on current impacts of climatic and economicsmallholder events on smallholder farmers while supporting sustainable infrastructure and in the strengthening of smallholder farmer Producers’ Organizations and surveillance systems and possesses the capability to develop andtheir planproduce.relevant market access for The programme will help farmers employ climate resilient GOB Departments. innovative and appropriate solutions for their improvement. agricultural practices and technologies; integrate profitable smallholder participation into the Scope of Work: • Strong public health and strategic thinking background showing development of select vegetables, honey chains; andbutsupport smallholder The fruits, scope ofand the work has value been outlined below is not limited to following: resourcefulness, initiative, leadership qualities and skills to deal with production capacity through investments in public and private climate resilient infrastructure and difficult situations and sensitive areas. a) Review the RRB Programme Design Report to familiarize and to understand the in theinitiatives strengthening of smallholder farmer Producers’ Organizations and relevant GOB • Ability to plan and carry out technical cooperation on NCDs objectives of the Programme, the activities that will be implemented to achieve those obDepartments. jectives, and how women and youth issues may affect the Programme’s ability to achieve with emphasis on nutrition related chronic diseases. those objectives.

Other documents include Gender Assessment and Action Plan, Gender in • Knowledge of Global Strategies for the prevention and control of NCDs Climate Smart Agriculture, and How to Integrate Gender Issues in Climate-Smart Projects, as well as regional, subregional and national situation NCDs. Scope of on Work: including the Organizational Development Plans and Business Plans that have been devel• Knowledge of health services policies and The administration within oped. scope of the workthe has been outlined below but is not limited to following: b) Conduct a participatory diagnosis with each producer organization to understand framework of the model of family and community health. the real reasons why gender inclusion in membership is not being considered, including the • Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation specific corrective for women youth to be integrated as group members and a) Review the RRB Programme Design Reportmeasures to familiarize andand to understand the objectives interventions and in the development of criteria and instruments for be able to participate in training programs. of the Programme, the activities that will be implemented to achieve those objectives, evaluating program interventions, including resource mobilization and c) Based on the identification of the real reasons why moving towards gender equaland how women and youth issues may affect ability to achieve ity is hampered, prepare,the andProgramme’s submit a Gender Equality and Socialthose Inclusion Strategy & grant management.

Action Plan for each PO: why and how to do it.

The plan should include a short objectives.

Other documents include Gender Assessment and Action Plan, Gender in report (i.e. a • Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development 2- pages) for each PO on the identification of barriers for female and youth (male, female) Climate Smart Agriculture, and How to Integrate Gender Issues in Climate‐Smart Projects, of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for participation (i.e. why), and then include affirmative actions (i.e. how to do it) to overcome consideration at the highest levels of the Organization. the obstacles.

The affirmative actions in the short report should contain concrete recomincluding the Organizational Development Plans and Business Plans that have been mendations towards the inclusion of youth and women in their membership and in their • Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software developed. management committees and should also include the identification of learning routes and programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, b) Conduct a participatory diagnosis producer organization to understand the real exchangewith visitseach to achieve gender equality. and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs for help the targeted towards social inclusion, implement reasons why gender inclusiond)inTomembership is POs notmove being considered, including the 2 specific senStatistical Analysis, Data Exploratory Analysis and Project Management sitization, trainings, awareness sessions for members of each PO to help convince them specific corrective measures forbenefits women youth toand be youth integrated asmembers group members on the of and having women as official of their group. The social would be an asset. in membership and be able to participate inclusion in training programs.is part of the Organizational Development Plans (ODPs) in each of the producer organizations. c) Based on the identification of the real reasons why moving towards gender equality is Languages: Very good knowledge of English and working e) During the training present the Social Inclusion and Gender Equality Plan for each knowledge of Spanish hampered, prepare, and submit a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy & Action PO receiving the training.

With from the CSAEO of the RRB, organize Plan for each PO: why and howf) to dothe it.support The plan should include a short report the (i.e.execution a 2‐ of the consultancy; Deadline: Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and two pages) for current each PO on the identification barriers for female andand youth (male, materials, female) including temg) Provide toof the Programme with training sensitization letters of recommendation should be participation sent to blzmail@ plates and other instruments so that it can be utilized in interacting (i.e. why), and then include affirmative actions (i.e. how to dowith it) the to POs. paho.org or to P.O. Box 1834, Belize City no later than 4 overcome the obstacles. Objectives The affirmative actions in the short report should contain of the Consultancy February 2022. concrete recommendations towards the of youth women in their The main objective of inclusion GESI mainstreaming is toand develop an integrated Strategy & Action plan tailormade for each Producer Organization to promote equitable management of benmanagement committees and should also include the membership and in their For further details visit our website https://www.paho.org/en/vacancies. An efits and to encourage their participation throughout the project phase. The specific objecandassignment exchangeis visits to achieve gender equality. interview will be held for this position and only candidatesidentification under seriousof learning routes tive of the as follows: a.

To assist the 30 producer move towards2social inclusion (how to do consideration will be contacted. d) To help the targeted POs move towards socialorganizations inclusion, toimplement specific it and expected benefits) to consist of 40% women and 20% youth (ages 15 to 24) by the sensitization, trainings, awareness sessions for end of the Programme; andmembers of each PO to help convince PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does notthem recruit To strengthen the capacity of the members Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enteronsmokers the benefits of havingb. women and youth as official of their group.

The or users of any form of tobacco. prise personnel in order to incorporate gender mainstreaming in their work program. social inclusion in membership is part of the Organizational Development Plans (ODPs) in each of the producer organizations.

Consultant’s qualifications and experience The Social Gender Inclusion Consultant and mustGender possess a minimumPlan of a for bachelor’s degree in Gender e) During the training present the Equality each PO Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies and/or Agriculture. receiving the training.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procurement procedures set out the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and is open to all eligible f) With the support from thebyCSAEO of the RRB, organize the execution of the consultancy;

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: GOLDCREST ENTERPRISES LIMITED – 04th January, 2022

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

bidders as defined in the policies.

Consultants interested in receiving the Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) document should register their interest by sending an e-mail (with subject: Request for Expression of Interest -Development of a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan for 30 targeted Producers’ Organizations) to the Procurement Consultant at Nvernon. rrb@med.gov.bz giving full contact details of the Consultant. This will ensure that the Consultants receive updates regardingthis RFP. Please submit your application using the Request for Expression of Interest document provided for this purpose. Your REOI shall be submitted electronically using the File Request Link below no later than February 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM. https://bit.ly/3f5frnE. Attn: Nadia Vernon Procurement Officer Resilient Rural Belize Programme Ministry of Economic Development National Agriculture Showgrounds Hummingbird Highway Belmopan, Belize

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