Belize Times January 10, 2021- Former Minister Montero, First to be exposed

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The Belize Times THE BELIZE TIMES

10 JAN

2021

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Former Minister Montero, First to be Exposed

Just when Former Minister of Works will be responsible for something he tries to scurry away. Mr. Montero is calling those who will make him face the music vindictive. There are many a Cayo Central constituent that see this ex-Minister as one who has abused his power. The people of Belize will be glued to the first full session of the House of Representatives as revelations of misfeasance will be official aired out. Preliminary correspondence has been forwarded to the Attorney General Magali Marin-Young, to the Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, and to the Integrity Commission.

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VEGA-PATT Boy in Trouble

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Covid-19 Clusters Identified:

Key Factor in Controlling the Spread Pg. 10

Dr. Dame Minita Gordon Passes Another UDP Atrocity:

Crime Against Humanity Pg. 2

STAY SAFE IN THE NEW YEAR | NO BIG GATHERINGS | WEAR A MASK

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Another UDP Atrocity: PRESS RELEASE

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Cabinet Brief Belmopan. January 5, 2021. 12:45 p.m.

The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met remotely in regular session on Monday, January 4, 2021.

• Cabinet approved the introduction of legislation at the next sitting of the House of Representatives, scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2021, to empower the Central Bank of Belize to provide for emergency programs and facilities to assist during unusual and necessary economic circumstances.

• Cabinet discussed and approved a request by Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, to review all short-term logging licenses issued on national land for the logging season October 2020 to July 2021.

• Cabinet approved the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to review the Misuse of Drugs Legislation to recommend amendments to facilitate the proper development of the hemp industry and to establish a national hemp policy as well as monitoring mechanisms. The committee will include Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise; Hon. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries; and Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management.

• Cabinet approved the introduction of a General Revenue (Supplementary Appropriations) Bill to cover urgent and unforeseen expenditure for the period after November 11, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

• Cabinet approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Forensic Science Services (NFSS) and the Central American Health Sciences University in order to formalize a working relationship between the two entities. This will ensure that the forensic post-mortem examinations for medicolegal death investigations can continue in a manner that is aligned with the strategic priorities of the NFSS. Additionally, the Coroner’s Act will be repealed and replaced by modern legislation.

• The Prime Minister informed Cabinet that a state funeral will be held in honour of Dr. Dame Elmira Minita Gordon, Belize’s First Governor General.

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Crime Against Humanity

By Hilly Bennett ‘The patient dies while the physician sleeps; The orphan pines while the oppressor feeds; Justice is feeding while the widow weeps; Advice is sporting while infection breeds; Wrath, envy, treason, rape, and murderers rage; Thy heinous hours wait on them as their pages; Dear Lord of that dear Jewel, I have lost; What legacy shall I bequeath to thee?’

Shakespeare, The Rape of Lucrece.

The unraveling of the United Democratic Party Government abuse, neglect, incompetence and rabid acts of corruption continues. The visit to the Youth Hostel by the Honorable Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Minister of Human Development and Indigenous People Affairs and Minister of State Honorable Gilroy Usher, and Chief Executive Officer Tanya Santos unveiled the blatant attack on humanity and a direct violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ( CRC). The youths housed at the Princess Youth Hostel were living in fetid conditions.

Bathrooms were in disrepair without running water.

The 19 individuals slept on almost bare steel with a thin layer of sponge for comfort. The social worker and mediator for these young people indicated that numerous reports of various incidences of abuse were laid without finality. Clearly the Youth Hostel, under the administration of the then Minister of Human Development Boots Martinez, and CEO Judith Alpuche, was a stark contradiction to the intent of rehabilitation. The existing conditions throughout the facility was abused and neglected as displayed in the Channel 5 exposé.

In 1993, Minister for Human Development and Women’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia suggested that upon signing unto the CRC, the Government of Belize became tasked with the responsibility of ensuring “that children, and especially young women received the opportunities that will ensure their wellbeing...”

That assurance of allowing these young people to realize their dreams became a nightmare under Boots the enabler and his minions. The operations at the Hostel, the squalor lived and heinous incidence of wrongdoing emanating from maladministration was no support for a better life for the youths which became a hush, tucked beyond the razor wire fences. No media was allowed inside the walls of the rehabilitation institution until the bold venture by the new PUP government officials.

Interestingly, when the tragic fire

on 28th November 2015 snuffed out the lives of those three females, the former CEO Alpuche indicated that an urgent re-evaluation of existing policies in the method of management of these supposedly wayward youths would occur. The untimely deaths of Shadisha Arnold, 16; Anne Carlos, 16; and Elizabeth Mckoy revealed that several protocols were breached. The facility owed those girls that perished and now the youths, presently being housed at the Youth Hostel, a duty of care and a standard of care. They have failed to deliver those legal responsibilities thus hinging into illegality. To date, the report on the fiery incident in 2015 has not been made public with anyone held accountable.

Minister Garcia gave her assurance that the tragedy is not a “cold case” and the results of the findings will be made public.

The honourable minister was adamant that the institution is “not a dumping ground” and measures of reform will be actively pursued. She further insisted that in the promotion of a country’s development, people must be placed at the centre of the efforts of that development. Whilst her ministry is responsible to engage a climate conducive to changing the lives of the young people the families and by extension the communities must be included.

Had the status quo remained and the Minister was not proactive, the words of Shakespeare, The Rape of Lucrece would be echoing loudly.

The visit on 30th December wasn’t just a visit but an indication that development must include people. A win for the people!!

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EDITORIAL

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CROCODILE TEARS

his past week we have witnessed the appointment of several people recognized for their contributions to Belizean society and development. These people were nominated sometime last year and before the last election, a few of them are questionable at best. Belize signed on to the Convention of the Rights of the Child on March 1, 1990 but almost thirty-one years later nothing much has changed at the Princess Royal Youth Hostel. Ironically, just as Judith Alpuche, former CEO in the Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation was named an Ordinary Member of the British Empire (MBE), we discovered the inhumane conditions in which children are currently forced to live at the hostel. Yet, it is precisely for her work and contributions to Social Work and Public service that she has been recognized. The squalid conditions of the grounds littered with garbage gives previews of even worse conditions inside. The facilities are rundown and resemble prison cells more than a rehabilitation center for troubled youth. In fact, that is precisely how they are forced to live behind bars like hardened criminals beyond redemption.

In November 2015, on the fourth day of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence there was a fire at the hostel. Three young girls perished together in a fire. Their names were Anna, Elizabeth and Shadisha. These girls died a violent death in a place that should have been their sanctuary. There was a coroner’s inquest, and administrative discipline. The report was never made public and those responsible were never held accountable for their actions and their neglect. It was Judith Alpuche who told us that the experience would serve so that the conditions that led to the horrible incident would never again happen. It has been more than five years since Belize witnessed horrified as the building where these girls were, was engulfed in flames.

Until just recently, it was still Ms. Alpuche who served as the CEO of the Ministry, and it was under her watch that our girls died. To add insult to injury, the conditions at the hostel did not change, they remained exactly the same.

Under the convention children are guaranteed the right to life, survival and development, non-discrimination, and the devotion to the best interests of the child. The abomination that is the hostel in its current state violates all the core principles of the rights of children. It is inconceivable that the former CEO under whose watch three children died in a fire and who did nothing to change the systemic rot that permeates every corner of that institution should now receive recognition and award.

However, it is not only the inept former crocodile tears CEO who is responsible. The last administration spent millions on over-priced and substandard roads. Millions were also spent on sporting facilities, on the famous pibil, and of course, on fruitless litigation. When we say that in the past there was not enough investment in the people, this is a prime example. It is easy to dismiss young girls as problematic, angry, and out of control, but as wards they are under the protection and care of the state. They are placed in the system for rehabilitation not incarceration. The retired ministers who live in the mansions in the hills, or on their luxurious farms developed with public owned equipment do not care for these children or the conditions in which they are forced to live. Some former ministers had to stuff their cash in their socks because their pockets were so full, while these children are locked behind bars in run down rooms full of trash with barely enough to eat. We know that Hon. Dolores and Hon. Gilroy will not rest until the rot is rooted out and the hostel becomes the haven for young girls and boys that it should be.

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EDITORIAL

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2021

en Español

LÁGRIMAS DE COCODRILO

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sta semana hemos sido testigos del nombramiento de varias personas reconocidas por sus contribuciones a la sociedad y al desarrollo de Belice. Estas personas fueron nominadas en algún momento del año pasado y antes de las últimas elecciones, algunas de ellas son cuestionables en el mejor de los casos. Belice firmó la Convención de los Derechos del Niño el 1 de marzo de 1990, pero casi treinta y un años después nada ha cambiado en el Albergue Juvenil Princess Royal. Irónicamente, al mismo tiempo que Judith Alpuche, ex CEO del Ministerio de Desarrollo Humano, Transformación Social y Alivio de la Pobreza fue nombrada Miembro Ordinario del Imperio Británico (MBE), descubrimos las condiciones inhumanas en las que los niños están actualmente obligados a vivir en el albergue. Sin embargo, es precisamente por su trabajo y sus contribuciones en el trabajo social y al servicio público que ha sido reconocida. Las condiciones miserables de los terrenos llenos de basura dan un avance de las condiciones aún peores del interior. Las instalaciones están deterioradas y se parecen más a las celdas de una prisión que a un centro de rehabilitación para jóvenes con problemas. De hecho, así es precisamente como se les obliga a vivir tras las rejas como criminales empedernidos más allá de la redención.

En noviembre de 2015, en el cuarto día de los 16 días de Activismo contra la Violencia de Género hubo un incendio en el albergue. Tres niñas perecieron juntas en un incendio. Se llamaban Anna, Elizabeth y Shadisha. Estas niñas murieron de forma violenta en un lugar que debería haber sido su santuario. Hubo una investigación del forense, y disciplina administrativa. El informe nunca se hizo público y los responsables nunca se responsabilizaron de sus acciones y su negligencia. Fue Judith Alpuche quien nos dijo que la experiencia serviría para que las condiciones que llevaron al horrible incidente no volvieran a ocurrir. Han pasado más de cinco años desde que Belice presenció con horror como el edificio donde estaban estas niñas, fue envuelto en llamas. Hasta hace poco, la Sra. Alpuche seguía siendo la CEO del Ministerio y bajo su supervisión nuestras niñas murieron.

Para colmo de males, las condiciones en el albergue no cambiaron, siguieron siendo exactamente las mismas.

En virtud de la Convención, se garantiza a los niños el derecho a la vida, la supervivencia y el desarrollo, la no discriminación y la dedicación al mejor interés del niño. La abominación que es el albergue en su estado actual viola todos los principios fundamentales de los derechos de los niños.

Es inconcebible que la ex CEO bajo cuya vigilancia murieron tres niñas en un incendio y que no hizo nada para cambiar la podredumbre sistémica que impregna todos los rincones de esa institución reciba ahora reconocimiento y premio. Sin embargo, no sólo la inepta ex CEO de lágrimas de cocodrilo es la responsable. La última administración gastó millones en carreteras sobrevaloradas y de mala calidad. También se gastaron millones en instalaciones deportivas, en el famoso pibil, y por supuesto en litigios infructuosos. Cuando decimos que en el pasado no se invirtió lo suficiente en la gente, este es un ejemplo claro. Es fácil descartar a las jóvenes como problemáticas, enojadas y fuera de control, pero como pupilas están bajo la protección y el cuidado del Estado. Se les coloca en el sistema para su rehabilitación, no para su encarcelamiento.

Los ministros jubilados que viven en las mansiones de las colinas, o en sus lujosas granjas desarrolladas con equipos de propiedad pública nunca se han preocupado por estas niñas ni de las condiciones en las que se ven obligadas a vivir. Algunos exministros tuvieron que meter su dinero en sus calcetines porque sus bolsillos estaban muy llenos, mientras estos niños están encerrados tras las rejas en cuartos destartalados y llenos de basura con apenas lo suficiente para comer. Sabemos que los Honorables Dolores y Gilroy no descansarán hasta que la podredumbre sea erradicada y el albergue se convierta en el refugio que debería ser para las chicas y chicos.

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The request is for “legal action for the recovery of losses to the revenue occasioned by the wanton and prolonged abuse of Minister Rene Montero of public resources for his private gain.”

The police aided removal of the Ministry of Works machinery and lately of a Horse racing Starting Gate from a Rene Montero’s private property way after election time is but the very tip of this red iceberg.

The remnant of the UDP are still out there and they are still dangerous to Belize. Those of us that follow hurricanes know that the remnants of tropical systems can be extremely disastrous and lethal. Many a hurricane remnants have been known linger into Mexico after laying direct havoc in Central America, and even reach far up to Canada, and the UK. Yes, remnants can cause misery and death. The UDP’s Covid’s non-policy, cheap kickback-laden infrastructure, politically compromised Pantry, Nepotistic Phamaceuticals, made Belize a sanctuary for fraudulent Ponzi-type investors.

Just so are the remnants of the 13 year, three term, three recession Barrow/Faber maladministration. The contaminated remnants of the UDP are popping up everywhere post-November 11.

Dirty mine-like contracts and embedded cronies usurping the ethical field of the Public service are a dime a dozen. These remnants of a UDP that once appealed to imaginations are set in posts within the government for two reasons: to collect their obscene salaries for doing nothing successful and two, they are there to sabotage anything that even has a tinge of PUP success.

These UDP cronies are the same chronically incompetent and corrupt minions that feigned at ‘aiding’ in the governing of Belize.

Saldivar, you are not forgotten; BUT the People and the PUP serving them is FIRST and FOREMOst Even as John Saldivar has a pending case that will soon be covered in black and white from Utah, he is disrespecting a George Cadle Price. The poster boy of UDP corruption has had all his authority removed by his actions and also by the Belmopanese kicking him out. We say Saldivar shut up....George Price is due all the accolades from Belize. You deserve jailtime. Saldivar is still lingering out there but his timebomb is ticking very loudly. He should give thanks that the UDP has Belize as priority number ONE. The PEOPLE are first.

A little more on Montero Montero sued when the Belize Times hinted to his possible involvement in situations beyond his ministerial powers. Now his oily hands have been caught red-handed in his ex-Ministry. The Hon. Julius Espat will reveal finding to the nation that will place Montero exactly where he should be—begging for mercy. It is impossible to claim for shattered integrity when there is none. Cayo Central people saw it clearly. We can now wait to see the remnants of Montero bulldozed out of his farm via a taxpayer built road.

Pablo and his Weed Connections

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While people are being arrested for not wearing a mask and taking a Corned Beef to stave off hunger, Pablo Marin was busy dealing drugs vis-avis pharmaceuticals in a direct conflict of interest competing with those he should be regulating. Also, Pablo was way ahead of the then Prime Minister Barrow and inept Deputy Faber— Pablo was signing dozens of licences for hemp marijuana with the major over sight of NO receipts to show for it.

Wait, is that saying that the man that did NOTHING for Corozal Bay charged nothing for all those licences to deal hemp in Belize? Who smells a rat?

VEGA-PATT Boy in Trouble When most Belize only have nickels and dime stored at home, just resigned Commissioner of Lands Vallejos has to explain why there are close to 100 thousand dollars in his house to the Financial Intelligence Unit. More importantly, he will need to explain findings in his computer that was also seized in a raid carried out by the Mobile Interdiction Unit—a branch of the Police Department. The Lands department is one that is under deep scrutiny since November 11 and the stink of the cesspool of corruption goes in deep. What will be the finale of this saga is many a Belizeans guess.

Commissioner Vallejos was one public officer but we know that Vega was complicit in many a shady land deal that included his son who has an outstanding 400k with the government. Ex-DPM Hugo Patt will also need to sing several tunes before all is said and done.

The remnants of the UDP have to be dealt with for Belize to move forward. We know that there is no confession to be expected so the investigations will need to process right behind the PUP-led Belize government efforts of serving the people and to return all of us to a dignified life that we knew before the infections UDP and Covid-19.

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

KENNEDY CARRILLO Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation

Kennedy Carrillo is a graduate of the University of Louisville where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and completed a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of the West Indies. Over the past 26 years of her professional life, she has been vested in the work of development and sexual health at the national, regional and international level.

Kennedy served as Executive Director of the National AIDS Commissioner of Belize for four years from 2001 to 2004.

In post, she was instrumental in the development of the country’s first Five-Year HIV Strategic Plan, the National HIV policy, as well as, mobilizing millions of dollars to support the HIV response in Belize through entities such as the USAID, the Global Fund for HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Caribbean Development Bank.

After her tenure at the National Youth commission, Kennedy went on to establish your own consultancy company. For the past 15 years, MC consultancy has been providing technical support to organizations would nationally and regionally in: Programs and Human Resources Management, Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Training in several different aspects of sustainable development and sexual health.

In this respect, she has provided the technical support for key organizations such as CARICOM, UNAIDS, USAID, UNDP, OXFAM International and the Global Fund among many others. From 2017 to 2020, she served as the Caribbean liaison for regional Latin American and Caribbean Platform of the Global Fund and Caribbean Researcher for Outright Action International.

In country and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, Kennedy is well-recognized by will by a wide spectrum of non-government organizations and communities for her dedicated work with them in capacity-building, institutional strengthening and resource mobilization.

CEO Kennedy Carrillo brings to the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation a combination of important managerial and technical skills which are needed to lead the team of experts who will be establishing the new and innovative Ministry of the Blue Economy. She will also be working very closely with the Department of Civil Aviation and the Belize Airports Authority to ensure the highest standards of the national, regional, and international level.

PRESS RELEASE

PR#067

Office of the Prime Minister Offers Condolences on the Passing of Dame Minita Gordon Belmopan. January 2, 2021. 1:45 p.m.

The Office of the Prime Minister announces the death of Dame Elmira Minita Gordon, GCMG, GCVO. She died yesterday, January 1, 2021, in Inglewood, California.

Dame Minita Gordon served as Belize’s first Governor General from 1981 to 1993, the first woman in the Commonwealth to assume the role.

The Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and the Government of Belize express condolences to the family and friends of Dame Minita Gordon. Details of her burial will be shared at a later date.

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BELIZE NATIONAL PRAYER Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations, please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved country.

God of might, wisdom and justice, please assist our Belizean government and people with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude.

Let your light of Your divine wisdom direct their plans and endeavours so that with Your help we may attain our just objectives. With Your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge.

We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law, that we may be preserved in union and in peace which the worlditself cannot give. And, after enjoying the blessings of this life, please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal reward that You have prepared for those who love You. Amen

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release January 6, 2021

Prayer To The Holy Spirit O Holy Spirit, You who are the Fountainhead of all knowledge, Who Illuminate the path way which enables me to reach my goal. You Who shares your Divine gift permitting me to forgive and forget past insults and injustices, and Who are always at my side within reaching distance. I desire in this short supplication to thank You for all that You have done for me; and to assure You once more that I never want to be separated from You under any circumstances, no matter what the incentive. I want to be with You, I along with my loved ones, cradled in Your unending love. Thank You for your never-failing kindness towards me and those I call my own.

(Prayer to be offered for three consecutive days: Faith in The Holy Spirit will cause Him to respond to your request no matter how difficult the problem might be. Publish prayer as soon as request has been Granted .)

Thank You Holy Spirit.

C.A.B.

BWS announces New Board of Directors Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) is pleased to announce that the Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has appointed the following persons as members of the BWS Board effective January 4, 2021:         

Mr. Cornelio Acosta – Chairman Mr. Ashton Longsworth Mr. Cresencio Sosa Jr. Mr. Elijio Briceno Mr. Jose “Pepe” Garcia Mr. Keith Mira Mr. Ivar Medina Ms. Carmelita Blanco Dr. Victor Rosado

The Belize Social Security Board has a seat on BWS’ Board but has not yet appointed their new representative.

BWS welcomes all the Directors and look forward to their contributions as we continue our mission to improve the lives of consumers by delivering costeffective and sustainable supply of high-quality water and wastewater services … to the communities which we serve.

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BWS – Delivering Water and More …

For more information regarding this or any other BWS Release, please contact: Corporate Communications at Tel: 222-4757 Ext. 1405 or 1408 or via e-mail at corporate.communications@bwsl.com.bz

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Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo introduces “belizepropertyauctions.com” our new website for online sales of properties and chattels.

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running and will expire on Friday 22nd January 2021 at 1:30 pm 1. 28.961 Acres (53 parcels) situate approx. 5 Kilometers north San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

2. 21 vacant Lots approximately 3 kilometers north of the San Pedro Bridge, Ambergris Caye:

Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo Introduces "belizepropertyauctions.com" our new website for online sales of properties and chattels.

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties.

Sales currently running and will expire on Friday 22nd January 2021 at 1:30 pm 1. 28.961 Acres (53 parcels) situate approx. 5 Kilometers north San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

PARCEL #’s

AREAS/SIZES

PARCEL #’s

AREAS/SIZES

9720

2545.697 Sq. meters

9747

2591.87 Sq. meters (Open

9721

647.180 Sq. meters

9748

569.234 sq. meters

9722

616.045 sq. meters

9749

557.101 sq. meters

9723

675.461 Sq. meters

9750

557.101 sq. meters

9724

680.631 sq. meters

9751

627.843 Sq. meters

9725

557.101 Sq. meters

9752

558.052 sq. meters

9726

557.101 sq. meters

9753

558.052 sq. meters

9727

557.101 sq. meters

9754

558.052 sq. meters

9728

567.614 Sq. meters

9755

583.842 sq. meters

9729

532..124 Sq. meters

9756

662.901 sq. meters

9730

504.324 Sq. meters

9757

875.185 sq. meters

9731

401.908 Sq. meters (open space)

9758

504.063 Sq. meters

9732

693.120 Sq. meters

9759

409.181 sq. meters

9733

724.672 Sq. meters

9760

440.475 sq. meters

9734

724.672 Sq. meters

9761

557.770 sq. meters

9735

742.011 sq. meters

9762

570.492 sq. meters

9736

612.663 sq. meters

9763

560.699 sq. meters

9737

612.663 sq. meters

9764

557.101 sq. meters

9738

612.663 Sq. meters

9765

599.945 sq. meters

9739

661.347 sq. meters

9766

563.892 sq. meters

9740

719.078 sq. meters

9767

557.101 sq. meters

9741

558..590 Sq. meters

9768

535.726 sq. meters

9742

657.157 sq. meters

9769

785.774 sq. meters

9743

660.457 sq. meters

9770

Streets reserve

9744

697.944 sq. meters

9771

Green area

9745

710.193 sq. meters

9772

18.01 acres

9746

629.888 sq. meters

space)

(Being 28.961 acres of vacant land subdivided to create 53 parcels situate approximately 5 kilometers north

(Being 28.961 of vacant land subdivided to create 53onparcels approximately 5 of the Sanacres Pedro Bridge (straight line) and west of Las Terrazas Resort Ambergrissituate Caye, Belize District.

The north freehold of property of Messrs.

SatoriBridge Land Inc.(straight Surety for Mr. Rajivand Seth & Mr. Rupinder Kaur Gill) kilometers the San Pedro line) west of Las Terrazas Resort on 2. 21 vacant Lots approximately 3 kilometers north of the San Pedro Bridge, Ambergris Caye: Ambergris Caye, Belize District. The freehold property of Messrs. Satori Land Inc. Surety for Mr. Rajiv Seth & Mr. Rupinder Kaur Gill)

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

San Pedro

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PARCELS

6495, 6496, 6497, 6498, 6499, 6500, 6501, 6502, 6503, 6504,6505, REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK 6506, 6507, 6508,PARCELS 6509, San Pedro 7 6495, 6496, 6497, 6498, 6499, (Being twenty-one (21) vacant lots [Nos. 6495 to 6511 - 557.007 S.M.6501, each,6502, Lot No. 6512 6500, 6503, 6504, 658.528 S.M., Lot No. 6513 - 616.116 S.M., Lot No. 6514 - 517.086 and Lot No. 6515 6505,S.M. 6506, 6507, 6508, 6509, - 548.736 S.M.] situate approximately 3 kilometres North of the San Pedro Bridge, [imme(Being twenty-one (21) vacant lots [Nos. 6495 to 6511 - 557.007 S.M. each, Lot No. 6512 - 658.528 diately North and West of El Pescador Fly Fishing Resort], San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the S.M., Lot No. 6513 - 616.116 S.M., Lot No. 6514 - 517.086 S.M. and Lot No. 6515 - 548.736 S.M.] freehold property of Messrs. Svelto Holdings LLC surety for Mr. Sukhjit S. Randhawa & situate approximately 3 kilometres North of the San Pedro Bridge, [immediately North and West of El Mr. Erin G. Georgopoulos.)

Pescador Fly Fishing Resort], San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Messrs. Svelto Holdings LLC surety for Mr. Sukhjit S. Randhawa & Mr. Erin G. Georgopoulos.)

3. Parcel No. 2159 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, 3. Parcel No. 2159 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek: Stann Creek:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL REGISTRATION SECTION 36 BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 2159 (Being a canal side vacant lot situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mi Placencia North 36 2159 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ryan Pott).

(Being aRestrictions canal side vacant in is the sub-division as The Placencia Residences *******NB. on uselot of situate Property available upon known request******* near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold propTERMS: STRICTLY CASH erty of Mr. Ryan Pott).

A. CASTILLO *******NB. Restrictions on useKEVIN of Property is available upon request******* TELEPHONE: 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com TERMS: STRICTLY CASH Email: belizeauctionsales@gmail.co Facebook: Auctions KEVIN A.Belize CASTILLO

TELEPHONE: 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: belizeauctionsales@gmail.co Facebook: Belize Auctions

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Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo introduces “belizepropertyauctions.com” our new website for online sales of properties and chattels.

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties.

Sales currently running and will expire on Friday 22nd January 2021 at 1:30 1. Parcel No. 300 Vista Del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, Belize:

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BLOCK

PARCEL

Vista del Mar

16

300

(Being elevated 40 ft. Containers and lot [1100 S.M.] situate on a road North of the Junction of the Phillip Goldson Highway and Airport Road, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold proprty of Ms. Karina Kuylen) 2. Parcel No. 383 Libertad Village, Corozal District:

4. Parcel No. 315 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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San Estevan

1

639 & 640

(Being two vacant parcels of land [639 - 2.786 acres & 640 - 2.786 acres] situate on the San Estevan Road just outside the developments of San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold properties of Mr. Manuel Jesus Blanco and Mr. Agusto Blanco) 5. Parcel No. 16 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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PARCEL

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PARCEL

Libertad Village

1

383

San Estevan

4

16/1

(Being a two-storey concrete residential building: Ground floor [15 ft. X 18 ft.] and First Floor [9 ft. X 15 ft.] + Veranda [9 ft. X 15 ft.] situate in Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Sergio Mesh) 3. Parcel No. 315 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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PARCEL

San Estevan

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315

(Being an attractive fenced timber bungalow dwelling house [32 ft. X 42 ft] containing 4 bedrooms + 1 Sarteneja/Progresso/Chunox Roads, San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Mr. Agusto Angel Blanco)

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

X 19 ft.] and lot [1,039 S.M. or 1,242.64 S.Y.] situate in the Village of San Estevan, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Ms. Irma Olivera) 6. Parcel No. 1290 San Felipe Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

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BLOCK

PARCEL

Ann Gabourel

4

1290

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [34 ft. X 36 ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + front, side & back porches and lot [447.22 sq. yds.] situate on San Felipe Street, Orange Walk Town, OrangeWalk District, the freehold property of Ms. Lilia Constantino)

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Covid-19 Clusters Identified:

Key Factor in Controlling the Spread

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is successfully pinpointing two mightily crucial factors that can lead to lessening the spread of Covid-19. These factors are strategical testing with both PCR and rapid testing kits and in an upgrade to contact tracing, a sort of cluster tracing. The Hon. Michel Chebat and the Covid-19 task force has aimed at those two as their dual target thus achieving the dwindling positive daily cases, lower active cases, as people are recovering.

As we go to print Belizeans can see the success of their restraint and safe practices even at Christmas time which is now some 15 days away. Spikes can still show up and the New Year date is still within Covid-19’s incubation period but it looks good. Belizeans are doing what it takes to stop the spread.

Our population density does not allow the numbers we are showing so it is our main tool to heed the curfew’s physical distancing intents.

Let us recall: On March 23 of 2020, Belize was shocked to hear that we had joined the pandemic and that the killer virus was here.

Then there was the loss of life and, well, we joined the Great Lockdown. For many weeks 18 cases and a couple of deaths were jarring and numbing at the same time.

Fear gripped us. Even hard criminals feared this unseen foe.

But, Belizeans in large numbers started to be brazen and reckless. The initial euphoric defence of staying at home was sloughing away. Even as one can argue that the majority use facemasks and social distance, the effort was comparatively a failure. UDP political leadership was non-existent and its vacuum became increasingly detrimental to little Belize. We started to see numbers that were more than we should have when compared to the Cancun area or the so familiar Chetumal. Why? Should we blame the UDP or should we blame the thousands who got infected?

Definitely, the UDP’s inert policy towards the coronavirus is to blame.

Definitely, the UDP ‘s active greed and nonchalance is to blame.

Definitely, UDP prioritizing two

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inept leadership conventions became a lethal factor that saw our summer Covid massacre. On September 22nd cases soared over 1000 active cases and this number grew untethered.

The UDP couldn’t care less. No one

was in charge of Covid-19 in Belize.

The UDP were busy fulling their pockets as they DID see their retirement redlights flashing before their eyes.

John Briceño and the planBelize team were swept into office with a mandate to enlist the UDP into extinction while curing the economy and maneuvering Belize’s Covid-19 cases back down under control.

The new Ministry of Health and wellness saw the need for increased Rapid testing. The logic was clear--identify the infected and see to it that they are quarantined. This basic policy was too much for the incompetent and corrupt UDP to institute. Their thing was...if it did not involve a hustle then it was not worth their while. Oh....worthless UDPs. Worthless Pablo.

Worthless Barrow.

Worthless Faber.

Now, after massive increases in testing, Belize is finally seeing

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and feeling Hope. The numbers are just over 500 active cases and they are going down fast including per day. Of course, the number of infections and deaths will always be intolerable as long as it is greater than one. The pain is equally jarring and obscene. But now we have a general date in which vaccinations will be seen in Belize--March is being heard from International circles from a COVAX facility Belize subscribed to some months back. Vaccinations plus recovered immunities need to reach to as close to 100 percent as possible. Science says that a country is Covid free when 70 percent or more is in the immune category. That is our immediate goal Belize since true Covidfree maybe years ahead.

The large majority have been keeping safe. Let us continue working with our new planBelize leadership. We will soon be able to accelerate our move to a Belize that truly works for everyone.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public Auctioneer will sell on site the following property at the time as listed.

At No. 6976 North Creek Road, Belize City on Monday January 11, 2021 at 10:00a.m.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 311.04 square metres being Parcel 594, Block 45 in the Queens Square West Registration Section situate at No. 6976 North Creek Road, Belize City, Belize District TOGETHER with a two-storey concrete apartment building containing on the ground floor level two onebedroom apartment units with kitchen, dining and bathroom and on the first floor level a single apartment unit containing three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and dining the freehold property of MELONIE T. STAINE. DATED this 29th day of December 2020

All sales are strictly cash and deemed final. For more information contact: HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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PR#72

Applications Open for Food Assistance Program Belmopan. January 6, 2021. 10:50 a.m.

The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs is now accepting applications from vulnerable households for its redesigned food assistance programs.

The COVID-19 Food Assistance Program and the Grocery Bag Program (formerly known as Pantry) have now been merged into one program entitled Food Assistance Program; therefore, clients on any of these should apply for the new Food Assistance Program.

The target population is the very needy and most vulnerable households in the country. Priority will be given to the following: 1. Households where no one is working 2. Households which are not receiving assistance through BOOST or BCCAT 3. Households which are not receiving a pension 4. Single-parent families 5. Families with children, elderly and differently abled individuals Applicants are asked to visit the Ministry’s website at www.humandevelopment.gov.bz/status to register.

Please have your Social Security Card when registering.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can call the Ministry’s Social Assistance Program hotlines for assistance at 0-800-MHD-HELP (0-800-643-4357) for Digi customers or 0-800-CALL-MHD (0-800-2255-643) for SMART customers during normal working hours (Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, January 6, 2021 to Monday, January 18, 2021. These applications will be evaluated for eligibility by assessment teams at the Ministry and the first set of approved beneficiaries will be receiving food assistance the week ending January 22, 2021.

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PRESS RELEASE

PR#74

Statement on Incident at Northern Regional Hospital on December 31, 2020 Belmopan. January 6, 2021. 6:10 p.m.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness hereby clarifies an incident involving the mishandling and erroneous release of a corpse at the Northern Regional Hospital on December 31, 2020.

On December 24, 2020, the body of an unidentified elderly man labeled as ‘John Doe’ was brought to the Northern Regional Hospital by the Police Department. The attending doctor pronounced the person dead and the usual protocol of swabbing for COVID-19 was conducted. Results of the COVID-19 test were negative and the body to date awaits a post mortem. On December 30, 2020, the body of Mr. Fernando Canche was brought to the morgue at the Northern Regional Hospital. The following day, when police arrived at the morgue to retrieve ‘John Doe’ for burial, due to its unclaimed and unidentified status, the body of Mr. Fernando Canche was instead mistakenly given to the Police Department.

The incident was brought to the attention of the Northern Regional Hospital on January 4, 2021. A meeting was convened that same day by the Regional Health Manager to discuss with all involved, including the son of Mr. Canche, the deceased, to get clarity on the incident and to offer support to the family to get closure from this unfortunate incident.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the management at the Northern Regional Hospital determined that there was a procedural error in the steps for the handling and release of the body from the morgue.

Recommendations to ensure this does not reoccur have been forwarded to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, which includes an immediate revision and resensitization of the morgue policies to all staff. Clear communication channels were also reviewed and agreed on with the police personnel present.

The family was offered assistance to exhume and bury the body at the location originally prepared in San Felipe Village. The Ministry has also encouraged the family to submit a request for any financial compensation that this incident may have caused them because of this error on the Ministry’s part.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness regrets this unfortunate incident that has regrettably caused unnecessary pain to the Canche family. The Ministry is committed to following up with the family and assures the public that all that is necessary will be done to avoid a repeat of such an incident.

Ends

For more information, contact: Dr. Melissa Diaz-Musa Acting Director of Health Services Ministry of Health and Wellness 822-2325

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Dame Elmira Minita Gordon (30th December, 1930 – 1st January, 2021)

The Commonwealth’s First Female Governor-General (81-93)

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The PUP-led Government Making a Belize that works for everyone, beyond 100 days

Minister of Labour, Hon. Oscar Requena Labour Department Launches Electronic TEP System

Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia and MoS Gilroy Usher Meeting with Maya Leadership (Toledo Alcaldes Association, the Maya Leaders Alliance, and the Julian Cho Society)

Minister of Health and Wellness, Michel Chebat Receiving over of 6 fully equipped type-3 ambulances to the Ministry of Health in support of Belize’s Road Safety Master Plan 2030. (CDB Grant Funding)

Along with the media a visit to the Royal Youth Hostel

PAHO/WHO Belize donates 94,975 Antigen Tests with Controls and RDT Analyzers to increase lab capacity efforts for Covid-19 Testing efforts in Belize

Kicking off Mask Distribution Campaign

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, Jose Abelardo Mai

Receiving a donation from the OIRSA Regional Emergency Fund to assist farmers and livestock producers affected by the recent floods.

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PUP HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020 (APRIL TO JUNE) April 2020 Party Leader John Briceño presented truth: Belizeans: as a nation we are facing the greatest crisis of our lifetime. The COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic poses a serious threat not only to our lives, but also to our livelihoods.

PL had to lead the charge as the UDP/Barrow/Faber was befuddled: For this reason, I have urged the Prime Minister to ensure that we provide unemployment relief as well as relief on utility payments. We are working with the banks to see how we can postpone loan payments, lower interest rates and implement other creative measures to help to ease the financial pain on employers but more importantly on employees.

MANY examples of Belizeans feeding Belizeans: Here the COROZAL TOWN COUNCIL… They are working together with the Chi-

nese Community to assist the needy and poor in these difficult times.

Join us in extending a heartfelt thank you for donations received by our Chinese Business Community. Due to Social Distancing Measures, the CTC will be delivering packages to the respective homes. Even as the country goes into quarantine and state of Emergency there is a need to be fed and the Corozal Town Council is stepping up. We have seen the bakeries in San Pedro and Belize City doing their part. As everyone waits for the government to release the funds and the food program to come on stream these programs will keep us going. The Belize Times thanks all those that are helping to feed the hungry.

PUP Supports the Agroproductive Sector in press release: The Coronavirus epidemic is causing a great deal of uncertainty and suffering to all Belizeans. The full extent of the damage to our economy caused by the spread of COVID-19 will not be known for some time but it is estimated to be not less than a contraction between 20-25% of GDP. This is a time when governments need to act decisively to mitigate the economic hardship caused to many of the poorest in our society and to protect the agro-productive sector who safeguards our food security.

May 2020 PL Labour Day Message: Many parents are now able to appreciate the hard work that teachers must put in to care for our children eight hours in every day. And yes, we now know how indispensable people who work on the front lines are to the running of our society. Doctors, nurses, police officers, coast guard and BDF, sanitation workers, delivery persons, bus drivers and all those people who keep working while we stay home. They have all kept us going during this month long interruption to our lives and livelihood. Like the rest of the Belizean workforce, they must remain at the heart of building a stronger and better Belize.

For sure we in the PUP are proud to be the Party that was born out of the labour movement, for that makes us an ally and partner of the working man and women.

PL Mother’s Day Address 2020: Now I know that this year, families will be challenged to find creative ways to celebrate Mother’s Day, but celebrate we must. For we are fortunate that so far here in Belize we

have not lost a single mom to the Coronavirus. For this, we must give thanks and, from this, we must be inspired to keep practicing the good hygiene and social distancing measures that have kept us with manageable amounts of infections. We make these sacrifices including the wearing of our masks in public so that we may keep each other safe and so that we can continue to show our love and appreciation to our mothers as well as our friends and other family members for years to co me.

PL Address to Teachers: In these days when all our children are home from school and so many of our parents must now take on the full-time supervision of our children and manage their studies, we understand the role teachers play in their development. Now more than ever, we are able to appreciate the heroic efforts of our teachers. For sure our nurses, doctors and other front-line workers in the fight against the coronavirus and those who are working while we stay safe at home deserve our gratitude at this time, but so too must we show our appreciation for our amazing teachers. Yes, even in The PUP shows by example, and policy… that they will push for a successful agroindustry as a way to bring back our economy and feed Belizeans: “Encourages all Belizeans to plant in their back yard. He has begun.” -Rodwell Ferguson June 2020 Belize City’s Entrepreneuring Council “We knew that we had to protect our frontline workers…Today we have the new ‘Operational Support Team’.” – Mayor Bernard Wagner Just as the Belize Central Government is reeling and failing at governing, the Mayor Bernard Wagner-led Belize City Council is describing a success story with actions. While the prolix PM is exuberant with his fascination with Tourism, the Belize City Council team is keeping the city afloat with their New Bond, Addressing the Old Bond, Employee Work Schedule, Donations of Masks to Police, Donation of Masks, Food Donations, Covid Test Booth Donation, Continuous Flood Mitigation, Tax Discounts and so on.

Allan Pollard for Queen Square Allan, a young entrepreneur himself, is the owner of “Supreme AutoMotive,” a venture he manages with pride after being awarded with the Emprende Belize Fund in 2016. He graduated from St. John’s College High School then further earned an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from St. John’s College Junior College and plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. This young general, currently a City Councillor, has always had a passion for serving the people of his city. He was born and raised on Faber’s Road where he worked even before entering politics to uplift the residents and build community spirit in his neighbourhood. Allan’s time will come when the Barrow sickness will be vaccinated out of Queen Square…same as from Mesopotamia.

PUP Party Leader Listens to the Residents of Blue Creek - “It is now time for the PUP to roll out our plans to rescue our country, to put our economy back on a path to growth and to look ahead so that we can present our plans for good jobs, better education, less crime and more opportunity.” - John Briceño Tourism Should Flourish Under the Shade of a massive agroproductive industry. Seven months ago from now, that visit to Blue Creek was truly visionary.

“The PUP has a Plan” These were remarks made in an interview with a radio station. It was a very guarded revelation of the now innovative and all-encompassing planBelize. This came at the heels of the PL parting ways with the UDP oversight committee that began as bipartisan and ended up as the Barrow show where he highlighted his lies and empty machinations. The PL on the other hand was busy planning on how to undo all the harm done by the UDP unto Belize. “It was a privilege to come together for both the opposition and the government to work as one. This pandemic was and still continues to be a serious one. It worked fairly well. The Cabinet now feels that constitutionally they run things in this country. The Prime Minister informed the NOC that they had no legal standing.” There was no pressure on the Party Leader to resign as this was his own decision and it was respected by members of the PUP. Some members felt that the Opposition shouldn’t be entangled with the Government. The Party Leader explained that it was “time to move on” and “the time was right.” - PUP Party Leader NOTE: Please look out for PUP 2020 Highlights(July-September) in the next issue of the Belize Times.

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Continued from page 9 7. Parcel No. 1290 San Felipe Street, OrangeWalk Town, OrangeWalk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Ann Gabourel

4

2770

12. Parcels Nos. 1141 & 1143 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

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PARCEL

Carmelita

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206/1

(Being an elevated metal sided building [14 ft. X 21 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + kitchen/ living + bathroom and lot [583.773 S.M. or 698.19 S.Y.] situate on Snapper Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. David Enrique Navarette)

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

8. Parcel No. 1080 Pucte Villas Subdivision, OrangeWalk District:

13. Parcels Nos. 21, 42 & 280 Libertad Registration Section, Corozal District:

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BLOCK

PARCEL

REGISTRATION SECTION

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PARCELS

Ann Gabourel

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1080

Libertad

1

21, 42 & 280

(Being a vacant lot [557.35 S.M.] situate in Pucte Villas Subdivision, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Marlo Perrera) 9. Parcel No. 244 Caledonia Village, Corozal District:

(Being SUGAR CANE LANDS: Parcel 21 - 37.29 acres [33 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 1.7 kilometers west of Libertad-Buena Vista Road, Corozal District; Parcel 42 - 20.79 acres [14 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 1.5 kilometers southwest of Libertad Village, Corozal District; Parcel 232 - 42 acres [16 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 1.8 kilometers south of Libertad Village on the main Buena Vista-Libertad Road with electricity accessibility, Corozal District ; Parcel 280 - 19.99 acres [19.99 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 240 meters west of the Libertad-Buena Vista Road and approximately 7 kilometers south of Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold properties of Mr. Leonard Folgarait) 14. Lot No. 54 Cristo Rey Village, Cayo District:

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PARCEL

Caledonia Village

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244

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [30 ft. X 59 ft.] containing 4 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + small Store Room + Laundry Shed 15 ft. X 15 ft. and lot [1,378.19 square meters or 1,648.31 square yards] situate in Caledonia Village, Corozal District, the freehold properties of Messrs. Chico’s Co. Ltd.) 10. Parcel No. 1189 in an Alley off San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District :

All that piece or Parcel of Land being Lot No. 54 comprising of 650.571 square meters situated in Cristo Rey Village Cayo District and bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 427 of 2013 attached to Ministers’ Fiat (Grant) No. 427 of 2013 dated the 1st day of October 2013, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant lot [650.571 S.M.] situate in Cristo Rey Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Orvin Juarez) 15. Parcel No. 1835 San Diego Street, Hillview Area, Santa Elena, Cayo District:

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PARCEL

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BLOCK

PARCEL

Orange Walk Town

1

1189

Santa Elena/Cayo

23

1853

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

(Being a vacant lot [822.37 S.Y.] situate on San Diego Street, Hillview Area, Santa Elena, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Rosendo Juarez) 16. 196.91 + 177.12 Acres Sea Front Properties (approx. 4.8 Km northeast Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District):

11. Parcels Nos. 1141 & 1143 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

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San Jose Palmar

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1141 & 1143

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

a. All that piece or Parcel of Land containing 196.91 acres of land situated in the Cattle Landing Area, Toledo District , Toledo and bounded and described as shown by Plan attached to Ministers’ Fiat (Grant) No. 1244 of 2007 dated the 3rd day of January 2008, together with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. b. All that piece or Parcel of Land containing 177.12 acres of land situated in the Cattle Landing Area, Toledo District , Toledo and bounded and described as shown by Plan attached to Ministers’ Fiat (Grant) No. 1245 of 2007 dated the 3rd day of January 2008, , together with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being two vacant SEA FRONT parcels of land situate in Cattle Landing Area, Toledo District, the freehold property of Messrs. Belize Basics Resources Limited).

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Continued from page 15 17. 200.35 Acres Eastern Side Southern Lagoon, Manatee Area, Belize District:

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

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

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BLOCK

PARCEL

Punta Gorda

42

1710

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

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

18. Lot No. 40 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 40 comprising (733.40 square yards) situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District of Belize and bounded and described as shown on Plan No. 783 of 1999 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No.783 of 1999 dated 28th August 1999 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being an elevated (6 ft. above ground) timber dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + kitchen + living/dining room + Outside bathroom and lot [730.40 S.Y.] situate at Lot No.40 Hope creek Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Henaria Bol)

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 1 containing 1,381.029 square meters situate along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being vacant Lot No. 1 containing 1,381.029 square meters situate along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ronald Lee Baker) 23. Block No. 24 Pappishaw Road, Elridgeville Village, Toledo District:

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

ALL THOSE LEASEHOLD premises being Lot No. 781 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District and bounded as follows: on the Northeast for 30.742 meters by Lot No. 748; On the Southeast for 20.014 meters by Lot No. 782; On the Southwest for 30.472 meters by Lot No. 780; On the Northwest for 20.014 meters by a 40 feet street containing 615.270 square meters of land as sown on Entry No. 7908 Reg. 29 at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being an elevated (4ft. above ground) timber/concrete dwelling house and Lot [615.270 S.M.] situate Lot No. 781 Malacate Area, Independence Village, Stann Creek District, the leasehold property of Ms. Delcia Palacio) 20. Lot No. 781 Malacate Area, Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

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

2013 Chevrolet Cruz

All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 21 comprising (1141.14 Square yards) situate in Red Bank Village, in the Stann Creek District of Belize and bounded and described as shown colored red on Plan No. 677 of 2002 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) no. 677 of 2002 dated 5th September, 2002 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [19 ft. X 24 ft.] containing 1 bedroom + sitting room + kitchen and lot [1141.14 S.Y.] situate at Lot No. 21 Red Bank Village Layout, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Mateo Teul)

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

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

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LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Irma Hernandez is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Gungulung’s Shop” located on Barbara Harris Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Mohammed Imran Hossan is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Sylhet Mini Grocery” located at 3738 Kraal Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Tanya Hernandez is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Deana’s Food Stop” located at # 41 New Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Nilda Velasquez is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Lion King Night Club” located at # 32 King Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Samantha Munoz is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Krazzy Kups” located at # 3645 Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Xochil Lopez is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Double Zero” located at # 6719 Western Avenue, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that David McDougal is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “D & K Shop” located in Georgeville Village, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Luisa Enriquez is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Isabella’s Fast Food” located at # 11 Cor. Mahogany Street & C.A. Blvd., Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Leroy Williams is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Amigos Family Diner” located at Mile 31.5 George Price Highway, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Obituary

Alba Méndez Sosa

TENDER Transmission Vegetation Management

BEL invites tenders for Transmission Vegetation Management (countrywide) for the period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023.

This tender form will have contractors (bidders) specify a firm and fixed unit price for line clearing on the specified transmission lines (TML). Included in this work is the clearing of right of way, pole heels, cribs, anchors, guy wires, access roads and cutting of danger trees as per attached line clearing standards.

October 6, 1968 January 2, 2021 “I will show you fear in a handful of dust.” ~T.S. Elliot It is not death that we fear. We fear that when we are dust, we shall be remembered as nothing more.

But she that believes in the Lord, our God, and does his work for the sake of good, shall have eternal life.

This is Dr. Alba Méndez Sosa.

You are remembered.

You Touched lives.

You Changed lives.

You Saved lives.

On this Blessed Sunday, With profound sadness in our hearts we mourn the passing of our colleague and close friend Dr. Alba Méndez Sosa, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Through her dedication to her calling, she touched the lives of so many Belizeans. Saving many, and teaching many more with here caring hand.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this difficult time.

Our condolences From St. Luke’s Hospital.

NEWZ would also like to express deepest sympathies to the family and friends on the passing of Dr. Alba Mendez Sosa. Blessings, never ending, and may she rest in peace and rise in eternal glory.

The Larrieu-Mendez family thanks the Belizean community that helped during her final battle with her illness.

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Series 8 Debenture Holders Belize Electricity Limited advises our Series 8 Debenture holders that Debenture Certificate(s) are ready to be picked up by appointments.

Debenture certificate(s) will be available for pick up starting December 29, 2020 at our Corporate Headquarters located at 2 ½ Miles Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize. To collect your debenture certificate(s) please present evidence of your identity. If you will not be attending personally, your representative must present evidence of his own identity and should also bring an authorization, signed by you authorizing collection of the debenture certificates on your behalf.

Kindly contact the Securities Officer to make appointments for pickup of certificates.

Queries may be directed to: Securities Officer Finance Department Belize Electricity Limited 21/2 Miles Philip S. W. Goldson Highway Phone: 501.227.0954 Ext: 1512 | Email: debentures@bel.com.bz.

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MINISTER PEREZ MOVING TO RE-ENGAGE THE ISLANDS LABOUR FORCE

ity “We aim and remain optimistic that 2021 will be a much better year.” – Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation According to Hon. Perez, Ready Call Center BPO will be opening in Ambergris Caye in January 2021.

This is an initiative by him and the PUP Belize Rural South Executive and Ready Call Center BPO to create jobs for the people on the island as it is greatly needed. They will be working to open 200+ call center jobs...

Applications are now open:

https://cutt. ly/rccbpo_ applynow Skills Required >Customer service experience minimum of 2 years >Great customer service personal-

>Minimum of High School diploma. Preferable Associates Degree or equivalent work experience >Good conversational English skills >Flexibility to work any given shift since it is a 24-hours campaign and the client has full control of the shifts >Active listening skills. Very attentive to customer needs >Great comprehension skills >Good typing skills. Minimum of 30 words per minute >Good computer skills: data searching, windows operational

KICKING OFF THE MASK DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN

system, etc. >Mature personality and multitasking skills This initiative is only one of the long list that Hon. Perez has engaged in. This includes the following 1. Concrete plans are underway for a health centre and school for Caye Caulker.

2. Plans are on their way to begin the ambitious paving of 4

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miles of roads for San Pedro.

3. A much needed golf cart and pickup truck has been secured for the polyclinic.

4. The filling and reopening of the San Pedro Flu Clinic 5. Real plans for San Pedro’s Hospital are under way!

6. 200 NEW JOBS will be brought to San Pedro in January 2021.

7. San Pedro and Caye Caulker’s Grocery Bag program has begun. Families have begun receiving their grocery bags.

2013 FORD EXPLORER

An International Agency is selling a 2013 Ford Explorer in working condition Import Duties: Not applicable General Sales Tax: Payable by the buyer Vehicle can be viewed at #4792 Coney Drive, Belize City, by appointment only Please call 630-2641 All bids should be submitted by 22 January 2021, sealed and addressed to “Ford Explorer Bid” at P.O. Box 1834, Belize City The Vendor reserves the right to refuse any or all bids

VACANCY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW A reputable law firm in Belize City is seeking applications for the position of Attorney-at-law in Belize City, Belize.

Main responsibilities Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits & correspondence; Furnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law Consultations with clients and counsel Attending court at the Appeal, Supreme and Magistrate’s Courts Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters Prepare contracts and other legal documents ensuring attention to detail To be able to show a track record of achieving their fee targets and time targets and that the targets are appropriate for their position and level of qualification.

Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures Receive requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.

To develop and maintain good client relationship skills, gaining clients’ confidence and that of other professionals Attract additional business from new and existing clients.

Proven track record of effectively delegating work to other members of the department and supervising the work effectively

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December 31 This morning the Ministry of Health and Wellness Belize (MOHW) kicked off its Mask Distribution Campaign across the country. Staff of the Ministry handed out N95 masks to the public.

Pictured are the staff of the MOHW at the bump near Angelus Press in Belmopan.

As we prepare for the new year, the Ministry of Health and Wellness reminds the public to follow the Public Health advice:

Continue to wear masks properly at all times in public, stay at least six feet apart from others, and wash and sanitize hands whenever possible.

Let us join forces to stop the spread of COVID-19!

Qualifications      

Must have been called to the Belize Bar Must hold a current and valid practicing certificate with at least two (2) years practicing experience. Experience in litigation will be an added advantage.

Must have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulations.

Must be willing to work and be stationed in Belize City but be willing to attend court in other Districts Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must have the ability to work as a team

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Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Send resume, copies of qualifications, police record no later than six months old and two recent letters of reference to: Law Office Manager, P.O. Box #2491, Belize City, Belize no later than Friday, January 22nd, 2021.

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2021

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THINK ABOUT IT GEORGE PRICE HOLIDAY AND FREEDOM DAY TOO Two important holidays are now on our nation’s calendar. George Price Day and Freedom Day. George Price Day is a new holiday. It is the 15th January which is the day our Father of Independence was born. This important and progressive move by the new government will now give this and future generations a better understanding of the unique human being who defeated British intentions to give Guatemala a portion of Southern Belize as the price of obtaining our independence.

George Price represents so many important features of a leader and a human being. He was a humble man. He was also a practitioner of austerity, both in his personal life and in the workings of the government. He saved this nation millions of dollars by fighting waste and corruption. He will turn over in his grave this Friday 8th January when the new government shares with Belizeans the extra ordinary levels of massive corruption committed during the Dean Barrow rule.

We wish to suggest that whenever the Central Bank needs to print new currency notes, that the image of George Price be placed on our currencies. All our independent Caribbean sister countries feature their leaders and heroes on their currencies.

Put George price pan wi money!

Freedom Day: Another progressive move by Johnny Briceño and his Cabinet for making 1st August a national holiday. On 1st August 1838, slavery in Belize legally ended by virtue of legislation passed in the British Parliament. This was an annual event in Belize. Speeches, marches and music were all a part of the celebration for black Belizeans back then. Eventually the white colonial masters and their local bourgeois flunkies killed this important event in the history of our blessed little nation.

Freedom Day will now, each year, offer an excellent opportunity for creoles to better understand their history. To appreciate where we come from is to be better prepared for where we are going.

If we could have survived slavery and colonial racism, we can survive anything. Better must come.

500 NEW JOBS Thanks to the initiative of our Police Minister Kareem Musa, two hundred and twenty five persons are presently being selected for training as police officers. Over a thousand young citizens submitted applications, nearly all are qualified. This is an indication of the desperation for work that has plagued our country. It should help to send a signal to all indiscipline and rogue police that dozens of young, qualified Belizeans are waiting to replace them.

In San Pedro, newly elected area representative Hon. Andre Perez has secured employment for nearly three hundred citizens in a call center that’s coming to the island. This is wonderful news and timely as tourism is not likely to make a comeback any time soon.

When the illegal boledo/crony and family hustling is straightened out, we can foresee plenty jobs for vendors and marketing agents as a national type lottery is put in place or in tandem with the popular boledo.

EAMON ISTHE DIFFERENCE Guatemalan military entered the territory of Belize for the umpteenth time. This happened last Thursday morning 31st December, 2020. Their naval forces told Belizeans in the Sapodilla Caye area that they must obtain permission from Guatemala to be in the area.

Guatemala started entering Belizean territory by crossing into our half of the Sarstoon River and interfering with Belizean fishermen and boats. The UDP government at the time in 2015 was trying to keep it a secret, but thanks to activist Wil Maheia the nation was alerted.

Prime Minister Barrow promised he would send a strong diplomatic Note of protest. Later, Belizeans found out Barrow was telling Guatemala it was the fault of Will Maheia.

By contrast, Guatemala’s latest violation of Belizean sovereignty last Thursday was met with strong condemnation from Foreign Minister Eamon Courtney.

What a difference!

‘UDP DESTROYEDTHIS COUNTRY’ As the shocking revelations of UDP corruption and naked theft of public assets and monies continue to be exposed, the question is, when will the guilty ones be called up to answer?

In a television appearanceTuesday 5th January, Hon. Henry Charles Usher having listed some of the new government’s findings said in a somewhat sad tone of voice – “the UDP destroyed this country”.

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The UDP stole new batteries and tyres from government vehicles and switched them for old ones from private vehicles. Expensive government vehicles were sold to Ministers and cronies, for a pittance. Even furnitures and computers have gone from offices.

Hundreds of millions of dollars have disappeared in bloated contracts.

The public service is in a mess. So is the judiciary. The government is broke and cannot pay its salary bills but for borrowing a million dollars each day. Nearly fifty thousand persons have lost their jobs. The UDP had no plans to deal with Covid as deaths have now passed 250 victims. Even the Youth Hostel where a few unfortunate girls make residence, have been found to be neglected like so many other areas under government responsibility.

It seems only thieves and crookedness were thriving under Dean Barrow – Belize’s worst Prime Minister.

On Friday the House of Representatives will meet to table a Supplementary Budget. It will also provide an opportunity to the newly-elected officials and Ministers to report to Belizeans on the appalling state of affairs. Appalling is too mild a description for what has been done to the people and country of Belize.

For the four weeks leading up to the general elections of 11th November, Dean Barrow spent SIXTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS. This money could have helped every needy Belizean for the next five years with money and groceries and house rent. Unemployment is now over sixty percent. Poverty has rocketed up to fifty five percent.

The nation is in crisis.

The people of Belize changed government just in the nick of time. The ship of state is on the reef, battered by big waves in the midst of a storm. All hands are needed on deck. All hands.

NO JURYTRIALS Because of the Covid situation the Supreme Court is considering whether to do a number of criminal matters without using a jury. Jury for all non-murder cases are nine citizens.

This may not be a healthy situation. Trial by jury is an essential, indispensable ingredient of dispensing justice.

Judge Herbert Lord is changing his Court room in Orange Walk. The accused Dock will be moved from the middle of the court to one side and the jury will be placed to the other side with enough seats to observe social distance. The judge, the jury, the accused and witness will be far apart from each other and will be behind full plastic areas in face masks for full protection.

The same is being done by Judge Moore in Dangriga and likewise can happen in Belmopan which has the biggest court room in the country. The same can be done for the two Belize City courts.

THE VALLEJOS TREATMENT On the 11th November, 2020 the vast majority of Belizeans kicked out the dastardly UDP government, thus signalling a new change for the country.

Johnny Briceño is not Dean Barrow, Magali Marin Young is certainly not Michael Peyrefitte and Kareem Musa is not John Saldivar. We have a good, decent and progressive government with a strong mandate to change things of the past gangsters.

On January 4, social media went wild and local media blasted the latest sensation. Police “Mobile Interdiction Team” in military uniform with machine guns turned up at the home of Wilbert Vallejos and did a search. He was not home. They detained his mother. They found sixty nine thousand dollars, a few pesos and some US currency.

This column does not support military type police and their Israeli/ Guatemalan/Salvadoran tactics. Police in regular uniforms should have served a search warrant which would say what was being searched for. Having sixty thousand dollars is not a crime. Detaining Vallejos’ mom is unlawful. She committed no crime. The F.I.U. got in the picture because the police called them after finding the money. F.I.U. will now search to try and find a crime and keep the money for years.

There is a lawful, professional way of conducting a search and entering the homes of citizens. The police returned when no adult was home and reportedly removed a computer.

The new government is a government of law and lawful conduct. The police have not gotten the memo. They still behaving as if Barrow is the PM. COVID AT PALM CENTER This sounds like grounds for an inquiry. Nearly all the mental patients have been stricken with Covid at Palm Center in Belmopan—Twenty-one out of twenty-seven. In addition seven staff members.

How could that be?

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10 JAN

2021

TENDER FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PETROLEUM AND MINING, BELMOPAN

TENDER FOR SECURITY AND CASH COURIER SERVICES MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PETROLEUM AND MINING

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining invites tenders for the provision of Janitorial services of its office premises situated at Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard, Cohune Walk, Belmopan City, Cayo District.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining invites tenders from duly registered security companies for the provision of security and surveillance and cash courier services at the following office premises situated in Belmopan and Belize City:

The tender shall be for a period of two (2) years (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023) The successful tender will be expected to provide the following services:i.

Daily cleaning and dusting of all floors, walls, ceilings, stairways, entrance and exit access. ii. Clean and sanitize all bathrooms daily. iii. Clean all kitchens and kitchenettes and all appliances, kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery and all other kitchen items. iv. Sweep and mop office floors. v. Dust and polish office furniture, fixtures and telephones. vi. Clean and polish glass doors, panels and windows. vii. Remove cobwebs from building. viii. Empty and clean waste paper baskets and all garbage containers. ix. Maintain all garbage containers with garbage bags. x. Clean all vertical blinds and windows quarterly xi. Provide two (2) onsite Supervisors during the course of the day xii. Provide cleaners for three (3) hours daily to clean bathrooms, emergency spills or leakages xiii. Provide and pay for all tools, equipment, transportation, permits, taxes

supervisors, labour and all other necessary services to complete the above described works. xiv. Provide all cleaning materials, deodorizers, cleaning agents, chemical

equipment and any other materials or tools necessary for the cleaning maintenance of the building. xv. Provide sanitization services for COVID-19 in line with Ministry of Health and Wellness protocols

Conditions for participation in the Tendering process:

i. Demonstrate competence and professionalism in the provision of service ii. Duly registered as a company under the Laws of Belize and in good standing (a letter from Belize Companies Registry is required) iii. Meet the deadline stated for submission of Tenders iv. Be prepared to negotiate the final contract price

All submissions must include the following: a) b)

c)

d)

e) f) g)

h)

Number of employees offered to provide the service.

Tender price, indicated in Belize dollars inclusive of GST, by hour, week and year) Description of cleaning products to be used (materials, deodorizers, cleaning agents, etc) An overview of qualifications and past experience in cleaning and maintenance Two letters of reference Certificate from the Belize Tax Service that no taxes are outstanding Certificate from the Social Security Board that no contributions are outstanding Any other information, brochure, etc. in regards to the company (optional)

Submission of tender must be made in a sealed envelope addressed to Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard, Cohune Walk Area, Belmopan, Belize. The envelope must be marked “Tender for the Janitorial Services at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining“ along with company name and contact information. The deadline for the submission of tenders is Monday, January 25th, 2021. Any tender received after this deadline will not be considered.

Costs incurred for visiting the facilities to be maintained and the preparation of the tender bids are the sole responsibility of the tender.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender and reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, and to annul the process and reject all tenders, at any time prior to award of contract, without incurring any liability to the affected prospective contractor or any obligation to assign any reason for the rejection of any tender.

The public is advised that this notice can be accessed via https://blz.cppnb. caricom.org

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Ministry Headquarters situated on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard, Cohune Walk Area, Belmopan Lands and Surveys Department situated at No. 133 Corner Central American Boulevard and Cemetery Road, Belize City

II.

The successful tender will be expected to provide the following services:-

I.

The tender shall be for a period of two (2) years (March 1st, 2021 to February 28th, 2023)

i. Twenty-four (24) hour general armed security and surveillance services at its offices and compound including all buildings and fixtures erected thereon situated on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard, Cohune Walk, Belmopan ii. Ten (10) hours general armed security and surveillance services at its offices at No. 144 Corner Central American Boulevard and Cemetery Road. iii. Allow only authorized persons/vehicles to enter the buildings and compound iv. Assist in protecting employees from physical and verbal abuse v. Assist in protecting Ministry properties from theft and abuse vi. Patrol and inspect said premises during and after normal working hours vii. Provide an incident report, in writing, for any incident or accident occurring at the said premises viii. Report any suspicious movement around said premises ix. Any other security task as may be agreed upon from time to time by contracting parties.

Conditions for participation in the Tendering process: i. ii.

iii. iv.

Demonstrate competence and professionalism in the provision of service Duly registered as a company under the Laws of Belize and in good standing (a letter from Belize Companies Registry is required) Meet the deadline stated for submission of Tenders Be prepared to negotiate the final contract price

i. ii.

iii. iv. v.

vi.

Number of employees offered to provide the service Tender Price indicated in Belize dollars inclusive of GST by hour, week and year Two letters of reference Certificate from the Belize Tax Services indicating no outstanding taxes Certificate from the Social Security Board that no contributions are outstanding Any other information, brochures, etc, in regards to the company (optional)

All submissions must include the following:

Submission of tender must be made in a sealed envelope addressed to Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard, Cohune Walk Area, Belmopan, Belize. The envelope must be marked “Tender for the Security Services at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining“ along with company name and contact information.

The deadline for the submission of tenders is Monday, January 25th, 2021.

Any tender received after this deadline will not be considered.

Costs incurred for visiting the facilities to be maintained and the preparation of the tender bids are the sole responsibility of the tender.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender and reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, and to annul the process and reject all tenders, at any time prior to award of contract, without incurring any liability to the affected prospective contractor or any obligation to assign any reason for the rejection of any tender.

The public is advised that this notice can be accessed via https://blz.cppnb. caricom.org

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2021

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UDP INFAMY/INCOMPETENCE/CORRUPTION/RECESSION APRIL TO JUNE 2020 April 2020 Peyrefitte Puzzled-Country Confused: The country was going into FULL lockdown and the UDP was embodied in a Peyrefitte and Barrow(notice Faber was no-where to be seen). Minister of Confusion and Everything Mike Peyrefitte made another appearance on Ask the Experts, Belizeans were left, as usual, with more questions than answers. At a time when engines must be running on all cylinders, Peyrefitte and his boss, Dean Oliver, seemed stuck in first gear.

PABLO/BARROW/FABER rejected INTERNATIONAL HELP: The Belize Times has learned that the Government of Belize turned down a donation of approximately 25,000 C OV I D - 19 test kits, donated by South Korea to be distributed in the countries of Central America – free of cost. According to the memo from SICA, the regional body of which Belize is a part, the tests are 99% effective and are used by all SICA member countries, apparently with the exception of Belize, which ‘declined the donation.’

Doug Singh shows his UDP’s despise for Single mothers and the poor: Today and when approaching beyond, journalist Aaron’s audio of an interview with SSB Chairman Doug Singh will without doubt be forever clipped-on to explications of Barrow’s UDP collective infamy. Cast into the leading role and villain is Douglas Singh playing the part of abominable crassmouthed UDP crony. UDP Alfonso Noble does the same a week later.

UDP legislates against the Doctors instead of Protecting them You would think that even this UDP government would have these intensely trained Belizeans prepared with adequate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE), super sanitary worksite, detailed protocols, due compensation and with a seat at the decision-making table. Instead, this UDP government threatens and hinders the work of these doctors and medical team at every turn. Seemingly if Pablo and/or Manzanero do not get credit then it Scannot be done. They run to salivating Peyrefitte who is ready to prove that he can write a law faster than he can dance.

May 2020 THREE out of FOUR Belizeans were NOT Assisted: Belizeans all across the country lined up at their banks and credit unions on April 30th with the hope that their debit card was printed or that their relief money was ready to be withdrawn. Imagine, these Belizeans were the lucky 25 percent that Barrow and ‘Singhions’ felt deserved to be helped after waiting for almost a month. Alas, over 70 thousand were back at home all over the jewel with no whisper of a promise of any coming help.

UDP Government Threatens the Public Officers and Teachers GOB Ultimatum to PSU and Teachers: Accept this or We will Pass a Law The UDP has the teachers exactly where they like them at home in a sort of extended vacation. What will the teachers do, strike? In the past two years, Faber has attempted to unilaterally slide policy into the teacher’s side during late June and July.

“I WILL BORROW UNTIL I CAN BORROW NO MORE” are the most irresponsible words a head of state can utter to his citizens. To add salt to a wounded economy, at his May 8 press conference, Prime Minister Barrow followed with a snapshot of the grim collections done in April and the outlook for an even “dreader” May. What he has failed to tell Belizeans is that this is only the worst-case scenario manifesting itself from a lackluster 2020/21 budget that he so willingly swept under the rug thanks to COVID 19.

UDP Retrenches DOCTORS: As the economic panorama worsens, Belizeans are aware that the fallout due to COVID-19 is just beginning to be felt. What began as furloughs are now becoming permanent layoffs of very significant numbers of employees. Some companies are trying to remain viable by cutting salaries and implementing strict cost cutting and austerity measures. These provisions are being employed in the hopes

that it will allow the companies to ride out this financial catastrophe that has seen demand affected and supply lines severely disrupted, and bounce back once the economy stabilizes. Forecasts predict that the Tourism Industry our main June 2020 Who paid 400K for the Planes? The UDP government was akin to lowly crackheads as they were willing to ‘negotiate’ 4 planes that were worth tens of millions of dollars for ONLY 400K. Who was paying this via the General? Later they rescinded the deal when the public got wind of it. The UDP guise was that since unaccounted CASH was being paid for it, it could not meet the international standards of the Belizean Central Bank. The joke was on the UDP as they did not get the collect the behind the scenes obvious UDP kickback for this deal.

Faber cuts from the Education Budget… Even as our children took the brunt of the curfew and were locked down for most of 3 months, they will be taking another UDP hit where it hurts the most—their future and their quality of life.

The UDP cold heartedly in a State of Education announced Cut after Cut to what they still calling our children’s education.

Education was already short changed as is but the UDP finds education expendable.

Even as the Prime Minister said that there was money for education in his last press conference. Did he lie? Yes and Faber was already planning how to get his campaign funds from tablets.

The George Price Highway splits right across - No way. The flood got out of control because of the UDP. Deforestation and poorly built infrastructure is always the cause of flooding and of flooding disasters, respectively. The incompetent and corrupt UDP has been at the forefront of poor and cheap construction everywhere in Belize and the proof has been unveiled by nature this time. The country has been literally cut-off geographically into many inaccessible sections by a tropical wave and one night of rainfall. Culverts and bridges that should last at least twenty-five years or eighty if they are FDR quality as PM Barrow has asserted, just gave way after a few years of nature and traffic. The UDP and Montero brought some construction objects and months later when Nana, Eta, Iota visited they had to quickly add more material to the area since it was never reconstructed by them. They did not know how to do it. Yet, they did not resign.

BELIZEAN STUDENTS IN CUBA, STIPEND CUT – And others…Imagine you are far from home and your exact money is cut. Cold. But that is exactly what Patrick Faber did. Up to now the UDP has cut the jobs of many… even as they claim that everyone will keep their jobs. The following list of jobs CUT is in no way exhaustive: Belize Tourism Board Jobs | Specialist Doctors | National Institute of Culture and History needed staff | Our Children’s Education Subsidies | Belize Telecommunications Limited Salary Cuts | All Public Officers and Teachers will not get their yearly increment. Of course the latest in the list is the cut to students with scholarships in Cuba. Please note that since the UDP was, at the time, on their way out, they care not for the future of Belize.

Pick up next week’s issue for the 3nd part of UDP Infamy/Incompetence/Corruption/Recession of 2020. Barrow/Faber SUCCEEDED in dragging Belize into their third recession for their third term. This recession dragged Belize into the Covid pandemic in the weakest possible state.

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Editor’s Choice: International Tidbits

Cesar Martínez - Ciudad de México.- La empresa Novavax anunció que aplicará la fase 3 de su vacuna contra el Covid-19 en México, donde espera reclutar (December 28, 2020) Por Agencia Reforma 2 mil voluntarios en 7 puntos del país.

Mediante un comunicado fechado en Maryland, Estados Unidos, la empresa de biotecnología informó que el estudio buscará reclutar a voluntarios que pertenezcan a los grupos demográficos que han sido más afectados por el virus SARS-CoV-2, así como a los adultos mayores o con comorbilidades.

"Este ensayo es un paso crítico en la construcción de la cartera global de vacunas seguras y efectivas para proteger a la población mundial", dijo Stanley C. Erck, presidente y director ejecutivo de Novavax.

Para el canciller mexicano, Marcelo Ebrard, esto es un logro para México.

"México participará en la fase 3 de Novavax, más opciones para el plan de vacunacion de la Secretaría de Salud. Felicito al equipo de América del Norte por este logro!!", escribió en su cuenta de Twitter.

Dos tercios de los voluntarios que decidan participar en la fase 3 del estudio recibirán al azar dos inyecciones intramusculares de la vacuna, administradas con La cancillería confirmó que México participará en el ensayo.

21 días de diferencia, explicó la empresa. (Para más visite sipse.com) Associated Press: 28 de diciembre 2020 - El gobierno de la isla anunció Cuba restringirá el ingreso de mexicanos a partir de que restringirá el arribo de viajeros procedentes de media docena de países.

2021 por Espera nuevas reformas.

Covid-19 La Habana.- Cuba restringirá el arribo de viajeros procedentes de media Un hombre que docena de países con alta prevalencia del COVID-19, cuya presencia usa una máscara desencadenó un incremento de los casos en la isla durante las últimas semanas. como precaución Un reporte del portal oficial Cubadebate indicó el lunes que se contra la restringirá el ingreso al país de personas procedentes de Estados Unidos, propagación del nuevo coronavirus México, Panamá, Bahamas, Haití y República Dominicana a partir del 1 de viaja en un enero. automóvil No se ofrecieron detalles de la forma en que se operará la disminución, estadounidense de pero se indicó que “las autoridades de la Aeronáutica Civil de Cuba reajustan época en La con las aerolíneas los detalles necesarios”, indicó la página. La situación se Habana, Cuba. (AP Foto/Ramón Espinosa) normalizará una vez que las condiciones mejoren. (Para más visite sipse.com)

México: Novavax aplicará fase 3 de su vacuna contra Covid-19; un logro: cancillería

Gobierno de Bukele pretende gastarse todo el presupuesto de Obras Públicas 2021 en 4 meses y luego pedir más dinero con nueva Asamblea

El gobierno de Nayib Bukele pretende gastarse todo el presupuesto de Obras Públicas de 2021 en cuatro meses y esperar a que se configure una nueva aritmética favorable a su partido en la Asamblea Legislativa para pedir más fondos como una “alternativa” a las modificaciones que los diputados hicieron al plan de gastos del Por Karen Molina/ Ricardo Avelar | Dic 28, 2020 próximo año.

“Y para que no se detengan las obras, invertiremos lo que nos destinaron para el año, en 4 meses”, escribió el mandatario en un resumen de un video que explica a qué áreas se destinarán los fondos.

Esto podría suponer un doble presupuesto para obras públicas el próximo año, en momentos en que la economía salvadoreña ha caído en recesión y el nivel de endeudamiento alcanza el 90 % del PIB. El plan de gastos aprobado para el próximo año asciende a $7,453.5 millones, pero presenta un déficit o brecha financiera de $1,342 millones, que se financiarán con préstamos y emisión de títulos por $137.5 millones.

Horas después de este tuit, el presidente Bukele trató de explicar que será el presupuesto para obra pública lo que se gastarán en 4 meses. “Los diputados redujeron el monto que llevaba el presupuesto para Obras Públicas y lo dejaron en 1/3 del original. 4 meses es exactamente 1/3 de 12 meses. Y 4 meses es exactamente el tiempo que falta para que entre la nueva Asamblea Legislativa y reponga los 2/3 restantes”, añadió. (Mas de ElSalvador.com) Maya Train could trigger tourism economic growth in Tulum por Yucatan Times Tulum, December 20, 2020.- “The Maya Train and the new airport will be a trigger for the economic, tourist, social and cultural development of Tulum and its inhabitants,” said the municipal president of Tulum, Víctor Mas Tah, after signing the Territorial Ordering Agreement of the Maya Train, headed by the President of the Republic, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, which puts Tulum on the path of public and private investments that will contribute to the generation of jobs and the wellbeing of Tulumens.

“Today Tulum begins a stage of modernity and prosperity with the joint participation of the three levels of government, with historical works to strengthen the infrastructure as a modern, safe and prosperous city,” said the mayor, stating that Tulum is in a growing stage and with the support of the state governor, Carlos Joaquín González, services in the Mayan communities have been modernized.

Tulum will have an airport according to the highest international standards, which will promote the growth of tourist infrastructure and allow the direct arrival of national and international visitors, therefore, from the government headed by Víctor Mas, important works are being carried out so that Tulum has the necessary conditions to guarantee safety, mobility and accessibility.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

WHO Chief Says COVID-19 Pandemic Will Not Be The Last | 27th December 2020

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are “doomed” without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization’s chief said.

Tedros Ghebreyesus also condemned the “dangerously short-sighted” cycle of throwing cash at outbreaks but doing nothing to prepare for the next one, in a video message marking Sunday’s first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.

The WHO director-general said it was time to learn the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“For too long, the world has operated on a cycle of panic and neglect,” he said.

“We throw money at an outbreak, and when it’s over, we forget about it and do nothing to prevent the next one. This is dangerously short-sighted, and frankly difficult to understand.”

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board’s September 2019 first annual report on world readiness for health emergencies — published a few months before the novel coronavirus broke out — said the planet was woefully unprepared for potentially devastating pandemics.

“History tells us that this will not be the last pandemic, and epidemics are a fact of life,” said Tedros. The pandemic has highlighted the intimate links between the health of humans, animals and planet,” he added. “Any efforts to improve human health are doomed unless they address the critical interface between humans and animals, and the existential threat of climate change that’s making our earth less habitable,” he said.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VACANCY FOR DIRECTOR - BUILDING CONTROL UNIT OF THE CENTRAL BUILDING AUTHORITY The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, is desirous of recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Architect /Engineer to fill the vacant position of Director for the Building Control Unit (BCU) of the Central Building Authority (CBA). The position to be filled is on contractual basis and the remuneration package to be awarded is based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Director will be supervised by eleven (11) Directors of the Board of the CBA which sits on a monthly basis or as the need requires/demands. The Director is an Ex-Officio member of the CBA Board, providing administrative and operational oversight of the BCU to the Board.

PRESS RELEASE

PR#76

Energy Unit Launches New Website Belmopan. January 7, 2021. 10:30 a.m.

The Ministry of Public Utilities & Logistics, under the leadership of Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly developed website through a collaboration with the Global Environment Fund (GEF) and the Energy for Sustainable Development Project (ESD).

The website was designed to be user-centric and has an intuitive interface that is responsive across all platforms and devices. The site offers access to essential information and features including updated news and press releases, program and project information, milestones, energy prices, and other activities and organizational events within the energy sector.

The Energy Unit operates with the mission to plan, promote, and effectively manage the production, delivery and use of energy through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and cleaner production interventions.

The new website provides critical information for all stakeholders including government, non-government organizations, media and academia. The Energy Unit invites all to explore the website at www.energy.gov.bz. Visitors to the site can expect regular updates with new content.

The Director’s place of employment and office is located in the City of Belmopan, Cayo District and he/she reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CBA. He/she will have a team of inspectors and other office support staff to assist him/her in carrying out his/her responsibilities and duties as the Director/Head of the BCU. He/she will be required to travel extensively across the country to perform his/her duties as outlined in the attached Terms of Reference which forms a part of the terms and conditions of his/her contract.

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, through the Central Building Authority, wishes to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Architect/Engineer to assist the Authority with reviewing building designs/developments as well as to monitor the construction of these developments in accordance with the requirements of the Belize Building Act, Chapter 131, 2011 Revised and 2017 Amendment.

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, through the CBA, now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to indicate their interest in filling this position. Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae providing sufficient information establishing their qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services in accordance with the prescribed minimum requirements.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to appropriate professional and academic qualifications and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the areas of architectural/structural design and construction supervision of Residential, Commercial and Public Building Developments constructed with the various types of construction materials available on the market. The minimum qualifications required for the position to be filled are listed below as follows: •

Bachelor’s Degree in either Architectural or Structural /Civil/Construction Engineering

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Be a Registered Member of APEB/APAB

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Proven strong skills in communication and project management

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Fluency in spoken and written English

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Spanish language skills will be an added advantage

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Proficiency in usage of computers and office software packages

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Competency in use of AutoCAD and Civil-3D

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Competency in use of project control software such as MS Project or equivalent

Interested consultants may obtain further information and request the full Terms of Reference (TOR) for the position at the address below during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm local Belize time, Monday to Friday. All information must be submitted in English.

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For more information,

contact: Ryan Cobb (P.Eng.)

Energy Director

Ministry of Public Utilities & Logistics 828-4800

A scanned copy of the Expression of Interest, including CV along with names of two (2) references and their contact information, must be submitted to the Project Execution Unit Offices via email at the address indicated below by 10:00 am local Belize time on February 1, 2021.

The Government of Belize will not be bound to defray any costs incurred by an applicant in the preparation and submission of the Expression of Interest.

Chairman Central Building Authority Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Belmopan E-mail: ch@mih.bz Phone No. 828-5005

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