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28 JULY 2019 | ISSUE NO: 5157
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WE WIN! Belize City, Thursday July 25, 2019 The Village Council Elections 2019 (VCE) are almost over and just when you thought there was going to be only one referendum this year there was another. The summer referendum of the VCEs didn’t include any unscientific spike from the city. This VCE was a fight for the heart and soul of the nation. This VCE was a clear mandate given to the United Democratic Party to call General Elections now. This VCE was a crystal clear sign that the People’s United Party has risen Phoenix-like and is ready to instil it’s new vision along with its already elected youthful committees dotted all over the Blue Jewel. Ramon Cervantes essentially trounced Gapi Vega who was seen running for his political life. What he doesn’t realize is that he doesn’t have one for many months now. We just pay him to do nothing. Kevin Bernard won everywhere he lead slates. Incumbent minister of state Elodio Aragon could only muster a win in uncontested Tower Hill. Kevin is going up Independence Hill; even Aragon can imagine it. Hon. Abi Mai is a standalone story, 9 villages won, perfect. Corozal is ready to pick up steam with a big win in Sarteneja. It is just a matter of time. The South was solid with the leadership of Mike Espat whose nemesis seemed to have been worrying about paying not paying taxes at his Marine Bio UB lease. Requena and slates quietly finished strong and he like most of Belize was saturated with candidates. Ev-
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RESPECT WI VILLAGE ...RESTORING INTEGRITY, AUTONOMY AND SERVICE
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RED HYDRA
here is a story in the chronicles of modern Belizean urban legends of a clueless Red Devil who was cursed to fight a monster with a rusty machete. The Red Devil vowed that he would cut off the ugly head of corruption. No doubt the emaciated Red Devil, in his infirmity and incapacity, did not realize that whenever his failing vision and memory allowed him to swing his rusty machete the Red Corruption Hydra sprang two more heads. So the Red Devil was condemned to swing his rusty blade for all eternity never to be rid of the
Red Hydra. The Red Devil has tried for all intents and purposes to impose a gag order on Belizeans in several regards to the FTC documents recently filed. There is however, more than meets the eye at Sanctuary Bay. According to Independent Owners of Sanctuary Belize (ISOB) “money going into what appeared to be SRWR and Eco Futures accounts, only to find out that it was going in as DBA’s (doing business as) in GPA accounts.” These were allegations for which ISOB was successfully sued in court for libel and defamation. For clarity SRWR refers to Sittee River Wildlife Reserve and GPA refers to Global Property Alliance Inc. Of particular interest is that John Usher has been chairman of the Board at both SRWR and Eco Futures. He was also Chairman and Director of Belize Lakeview Properties Limited a company formed by notable law firm Barrow and Williams. This company received 400,000 common shares valued at $200,000 from Northern Spirit Companies back in 2010 in compensation for assistance in the procurement of contracts for petroleum exploration in the Orange Walk and Cayo Districts. Just like normal Belizeans everywhere we wondered why his name keeps popping up. We all wonder how he was able to finesse land deals and exploration contracts and even tax concessions. A little digging into the genealogical lines of John Usher shows that his mother is the first cousin of the mother of one Margarito Gapi Vega. True to Vega’s modus operandi it all stays in the family. After all his other family member Imer Hernandez also enjoys perks. Everything seemed to be working out so well that in the summer of 2014 the Perrera-Vega clan held their family reunion at…you guessed it Sanctuary Bay. One big happy family celebrating their successes. It seems that indeed there is some truth to the fables. No sooner than we uncover one gross act of corruption, two more seem to come to light. Just this week, Andre Vega was ordered to pay back the hundreds of thousands of dollars that his father, illegally gave him. Now at last we discover how deep the rot and nepotism are imbedded in this latest scandal at Sanctuary Bay. The PM tries very hard to shield himself and his reputation, he attempts to deflect any responsibility for this latest catastrophe. The truth is PM, this happened on your watch. The ultimate responsibility is yours and yours alone. These are not isolated instances to be labeled blunders. These cases appear organized and orchestrated to rob the people of Belize and illicitly enrich only a chosen few. In the best of scenarios sir, you are guilty of gross negligence and you should resign because you are not fit to lead. Resign PM! For the Love of Belize, Resign Now!
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HIDRA ROJA
ay una historia en las crónicas de las leyendas urbanas y modernas de Belice de un despistado Diablo Rojo que fue maldecido para luchar contra un monstruo con un machete oxidado. El Diablo Rojo juró que cortaría la fea cabeza de la corrupción. Sin duda, el demacrado Diablo Rojo, en su enfermedad e incapacidad, no se dio cuenta de que cada vez que su visión y memoria deficientes le permitían blandir su machete oxidado al Hidra de Corrupción Roja le crecían dos cabezas más. Así que el Diablo Rojo fue condenado a blandir su hoja oxidada por toda la eternidad para nunca ser librado de la Hidra Roja. El Diablo Rojo ha intentado de imponer a todos los efectos una orden de mordaza a los beliceños en varios aspectos con relación a los documentos de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC, en inglés) presentados recientemente. Sin embargo, hay más de lo que se ve en Sanctuary Bay. Según Independent Owners of Sanctuary Belize (Propietarios Independientes de Sanctuary Belice, ISOB por siglas en inglés) “dinero entrando en lo que parecían ser cuentas de SRWR y Eco Futures, sólo para descubrir que iba como DBA (haciendo negocios como, sigas en inglés) en las cuentas de GPA”. Se trata de alegaciones por las que la ISOB fue demandada con éxito en los tribunales por calumnia y difamación por SRWR, GPA y Eco Futures. Para mayor claridad, SRWR (por sus siglas en inglés) se refiere a la Reserva de Vida Silvestre del Río Sittee y GPA (por sus siglas en inglés) se refiere a Global Property Alliance Inc. De particular interés es que John Usher ha sido presidente de la Junta en SRWR y Eco Futures. También fue presidente y director de Belize Lakeview Properties Limited, una compañía formada por el notable bufete de abogados Barrow y Williams. Esta empresa recibió 400.000 acciones comunes valoradas en $200,000 de Northern Spirit Companies en 2010 en compensación por asistencia en la adquisición de contratos para la exploración petrolera en los distritos de Orange Walk y Cayo. Al igual que los beliceños normales por doquier nos preguntamos por qué su nombre no deja de aparecer. Todos nos preguntamos cómo pudo ingeniárselas para lograr los acuerdos de tierras y los contratos de exploración e incluso las concesiones fiscales. Una pequeña búsqueda en las líneas genealógicas de John Usher muestra que su madre es la prima de la madre de un tal Margarito Gapi Vega y también primo hermano de Papa Mena el Vice Ministro de Seguridad. Fiel al modus operandi de Vega, todo se queda en la familia. A final de cuentas otros miembros de la familia tal como Imer Hernández también disfrutan de las ventajas. Todo parecía estar funcionando tan bien que en el verano de 2014 el clan Perera-Vega celebró su reunión familiar en...exacto, usted lo ha adivinado, el Santuario de la Bahía (Sanctuary Bay). Una familia grande y feliz celebrando sus éxitos. Parece que, de hecho, hay algo de verdad en las fábulas. Tan pronto como denunciamos un acto grave de corrupción, dos más parecen salir a la luz. Esta misma semana Andre Vega recibió la orden de devolver los cientos de miles de dólares que su padre le dio ilegalmente. Ahora por fin descubrimos cuán profundo la podredumbre y el nepotismo están incrustados en este último escándalo en Sanctuary Bay. El Primer Ministro (PM) se esfuerza mucho por protegerse a sí mismo y a su reputación, intenta desviar cualquier responsabilidad por esta última catástrofe. La verdad es PM, esto sucedió en su guardia. La responsabilidad última es suya y solo suya. No se trata de instancias aisladas que se etiquetarán como errores. Estos casos parecen organizados y orquestados para robar al pueblo de Belice y enriquecer ilícitamente sólo a unos pocos elegidos. En el mejor de los escenarios, señor, usted es culpable de negligencia grave y debe renunciar porque no está en condiciones de liderar. ¡Renuncie primer ministro! ¡Por el amor a Belice, renuncie ahora!
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QUESTIONS TO THE MINISTERS 1. Will the Prime Minister please say whether he will now fire Campos, as Minister of State, now that he no longer needs him? 2. Will the Prime Minister please say if he will ask Pablo Marin to step aside for anybody since he has to be the worst Minister of Health the country has ever seen? 3. Will the Minister of Health please say if he or anyone associated with him is involved with any medical company that is importing medicines into Belize? 4. Will the Minister of Health say if allegations that he is taking or receiving any kind of financial or political assistance from BML, JDB. or the C Company, is true or false? 5. Will the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance please say if he is prepared to open an independent investigation into the Sanctuary Bay Scandal?
NOTICE CLARAZ LIMITED IBC# # 78,118 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that CLARAZ LIMITED has been dissolved as at 24th July, 2019 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies. CIL Trust International Limited Registered Agent
NOTICE STRATA LTD. # 65,901 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that STRATA LTD has been dissolved as at 16th July, 2019 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies. CIL Trust International Limited Registered Agent
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SBE = ECO FUTURES Belize City, July 25, 2019 The most recent and most damning outbreak of the Sanctuary Saga episodes has PM Barrow entangled in the mire of his own bamboozling trying to explain to Jules public the complexity of Eco Futures not being synonymous to Sanctuary Bay. The PM confesses that “yes” there was a BELTRAIDE recommendation for an application for a Fiscal Incentive under the regular program. Without respecting his full stop punctuation, he says “but Eco Futures is NOT Sanctuary Bay Estates.” The total value of the items was close to 158 million dollars at a loss of $15 Million Dollars to Belize. In another of many viral videos, Mike Singh is seen to be a pitch man at a Sanctuary Bay opening of some waterways. Interestingly enough, he, Singh, was the chair at BELTRAIDE in 2011. The PM is hell-bent in making it clear that Eco Futures was not Sanctuary Bay Enterprises and
that he didn’t meet with any Pukke nor Baker. The three Belizeans in the document should make this concession legit, or so was the PM’s spin. Let us take a moment to blare to Belizeans this, “How many of you would like a tax write-off just about NOW?” “Do you think you would get it?” What makes these three Belizeans not Normal? One of these three Belizeans given the Eco Futures tax concession is a prominent defendant along with Pukke and AIBL in the civil case of civil cases in Maryland(The largest international real estate scam in Federal Trade Commission history). Would it then be alright? Is it alright since publicly, as per the news conference aired to the entire internet, the PM called this defendant who he claims to be unfamiliar with, “Johnnie?”
Johnnie feels comfortable to shout from the back of a crowded room to the PM. This rings with all the familiarity in the world. Johnnie’s guilt or not in this entire conundrum is probably a private matter but when called out by the Prime Minister it is impossible to let him go in peace. The Johnnie utterance happened in the infamous Sanctuary Bay FTC PM press conference whose content was gagged by the PM. Belizeans were supposed to take Men in Black’s Neuralyzer and simply forget all the press conference. News flash PM, check out the VCE results: The People’s United Party, with only the might
of truth, won almost 100 Villages. More alarming for you PM is that generally you ‘won’ mostly uncontested villages. Advice: Pick up the phone and call the Statistical Institute of Belize, they should be monitoring the
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VCE to check your popularity levels. They would find that even Trump is more popular than you. For God’s sake book a one way trip to the The Ellysian, Belizeans need the space to fix all the wrongs, Sanctuary Bay, Crime, Health System, Passports, et al.
Party Leader’s Message
Celebrating the Centenary of the Ex-servicemen Riots 22 July 2019
Hi everybody, on this day, 22nd July one hundred years ago, we saw the beginning of the Nationalist Movement here in Belize. The events of the July 22 riots called the ex-servicemen riots was a historic milestone and one we should never forget. See, during World War I which started in 1914, more than 500 Belizeans were recruited by the British to go to war, and dutifully our men went. Of course, our loyal British Honduran Volunteers would later be sent to the Middle East and would find out that because they were not white, they were not allowed to kill Europeans. To make matters worse, the men they were supposed to be fighting for called them “niggers” and told them they could not sing British fighting songs. After suffering all this humiliation, they returned home only to find out that their salaries had not arrived. So, the men, led by Sergeant Hubert Vernon, who by then had had enough, took to the streets, only this time they were not alone. Side by side with our soldiers were the women who joined in and before you knew, over 3,000 nationalists were smashing the glass panes on Brodies and the businesses in Belize Town. The local police and residents of Belize Town decided they would stand with our soldiers, so much so, that the British Governor was forced to send for troops which included a British war ship named the HMS Constance. The success of the 1919 riots is one of the greatest examples of how our people, in times of need, have stood strong together and stood up for what is right. The Ex-servicemen riots were more than just about racism and about the men who were not getting paid, the historians tell us it was also about poverty and the rising cost of living. We should celebrate this centennial with great pride. Let us all be grateful to our national heroes by remembering their names and how they decided to stand up for Belize. Remember Clifford Betson and Hubert Vernon and let us remember our formidable women, who have always been on the front lines of these events. There are other heroes too, like Samuel Haynes, Herbert Cain and Luke Kemp who were actively involved in the formation of a Universal Negro Improvement Association influenced by the great Marcos Garvey. What an effect Garvey had on it all, for his words, which were being distributed in the local newspaper, was what inspired and motivated people in then Belize Town to believe in themselves. As we celebrate the Centennial of the Ex-Servicemen’s riot, let us remember who we are, a people who when pushed to the brink will resist. A people, when faced with hardships, will persevere, and when tested will stand up. One hundred years after the seeds were planted for our Nationalist Movement, we must reflect on some of the modern-day problems that plague us like obscene government corruption, crippling poverty, out of control crime and violence and a government that needs to be put in check. Our time is fast approaching, when like the angry protesters in 1919, we will need to take back our country for only when we do so will we be able to fulfill their dreams to build a Belize that works for everyone. Long may the memory of our heroes live on. Thanks, God bless and have a safe week.
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Barrow LIES The Prime Minister of Belize, the bald-head bad-back Barrow, looked like a monumental idiot and a total LIAR when documents surfaced showing that Cabinet, with Barrow there, approved over $15 MILLION in tax concessions to Sanctuary Bay. Just days before, Barrow faced the nation at a press conference and told all of us that Cabinet had never, ever discussed Sanctuary Bay at any point. He said Sanctuary Bay had never once come up at Cabinet. In fact, said Barrow, he is not even sure where Sanctuary Bay is – somewhere in Belize, he says. And then the document which proved what we have all known all along. Barrow is as big a fraud as Sanctuary Bay. And you can take that to the bank. Just not Atlantic International Bank. True Blue The UDP is in a full-fledged panic after the people of the rural communities in Belize have rejected them week after week. Here at the Times we salute our generals and supporters who have done the work on the ground, letting this waste-a-time UDP understand that the PUP is the party of the future. We are told Alberto August, who claimed that the UDP would win all over in Village Council elections, has already met with the PM to let him know that this is not good news for the UDP. Of course, the PM doesn’t much care at this point. He has his retirement package all sewn up, and his family members have become millionaires, so as far as amassing wealth goes, he will go down in history as the most ‘successful’ Prime Minister ever. Call elections now, Mr. Barrow. The writing is on the wall. Corned Beef This week the father of an eight year old child was sentenced to four months in prison because he stole a can of corned beef, valued at less than $5. For less than $5, this normal Belizean will be deprived of his freedom; his child deprived of a father. Andre Vega, who through his political and family connections managed to appropriate the sum of $400,000. He is not spending any time in jail. He will never spend any time in jail. And we’re willing to bet that not a penny of that money will ever materialize. Did we mention that Government is actually paying Vega rent for space in his fancy apartment near the Prime Minister on Seashore Drive? Andre Vega is not a normal Belizean, like that man who is behind bars for a tin of corned beef. But, karma is a hell of a thing and there’s plenty of karma coming for the Vegas. Dead Duck Gaspar Vega, who is allegedly the UDP Area Representative for Orange Walk North, has not shown up to a House meeting for two years. Of course, he continues to collect big money from taxpayers, including his salary and free gas and all the perks, even though he was forced to resign in disgrace. But if Vega didn’t get the sense of how he is disgusted and scorned by the people before this, he got the sense this past weekend when he dared to show his face in Trial Farm for Village Council elections. After the people let him know what they thought about him, the man was forced to run back home, where he got the news that Trial Farm had gone full BLUE. Orange Walk has rejected Gaspar Vega, and all his millions and all the thousands of acres he managed to take for his family won’t help him when the day of reckoning comes. And you better believe that it is coming. An APB for the ACB We are told that following a missing persons’ report being filed, the Police Department has issued an All-Points Bulletin (APB) for the Association of Concerned Belizeans (ACB). Remember them? People like Godwin Hulse…has anybody seen Godwin lately? The last we heard he was drinking a Lighthouse at Mason’s home in Belmopan, admiring the plants, and nothing since then. And there were others, like Karim Berges and the Prime Minister’s first lady, Lois Young Barrow, and a few others who seemed all too concerned about corruption when the UDP was not in office, but who have all disappeared now that the UDP has become the most corrupt government to ever hold office in Belize. Good luck ever finding them. But in this case, good riddance to bad rubbish.
For Sale By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 25th day of April, 2006, between ORVILLE MELENDREZ and CYNTHIA MELENDRED both of Hattieville Village, Belize District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) of the one part and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Bank”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 14 of 2006 at Folios 103-134, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT leasehold interest in all that lot, piece and parcel of land being Lot NO. 379 situate in the Belizean American Area, Hattieville Village, Belize District, Belize and bounded as follows:On the Northeast for 30.476 metres by Lot No. 380; On the Southeast for 23.381 metres by now or formerly national lands; On the Southwest for 27.429 metres by a street; On the Northwest for 4.309 metres by a truncation; On the Northwest for 20.334 metres by a street, containing 708.094 square meters of land as shown on Entry No. 2301 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 19th day of July, 2019 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.
For Sale By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 12th day of March, 2014, between ELIZABETH MYERS of 57 Plues Street, Belize City, Belize District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Mortgagor”) of the one part and THE BANK OF NOVASCOTIA (hereinafter called “the Bank”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 25 of 1998 at Folios 349-372, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT leasehold interest in all that piece and parcel of land being Lot NO. 221 situate in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, Belize and bounded as follows:On the East for 55.26 feet by Lot No. 222; On the Southeast for 60.78 feet by 66 feet Reserve; On the West for 60.00 feet by a 66 feet Road Reserve; On the Northwest for 60.21 feet by A street containing 384.19 S.Y as shown on Plan No. 1175 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 24th day of July, 2019 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.
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money for healthcare, education and clothing; plus the kitchen roof di leak and di tilit bruk. Where are this government’s priorities? How can they sleep at night? The other big question is: What are you going to do about this my Brothers and Sisters? Like Mista Webo use to se:
“Manin must come!” Let’s join together to bring this madness to an end. We need a new government with caring, qualified people, who are eager to serve and who will not forget their roles and obligations. It’s time for the PUP! May God bless you and our beautiful country!
NOTICE Highcom Incorporated # 154,357 (“the Company”)
WHERE ARE THIS GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES? By Dr. Louis Zabaneh The section of the Hummingbird Highway, from the Gap to Cisco’s farm (miles 26 to 30), has been under major reconstruction. Large portions of the mountain areas have been cut and excavated to make straight and presumably safer that portion of the highway. No one will argue with making our highways safer, but the question is which method is justified economically given our dire realities. The Hummingbird has received much needed upgrades that are welcomed, with much less cost than what is presently occurring in the said area. Why were these less costly methods not continued in that area? Have we attained such a high level of development that we can now afford to “straighten” our mountains? Why such extravagance in spending when we have so many other needs across our country? We all know that in Dangriga our social infrastructure has fallen apart. The Southern Regional Hospital is in need of drastic investment in both equipment and personnel. Our people are suffering from flooding in various areas due to lack of proper drainage and properly constructed streets. Our parks and playgrounds are overgrown and dilapidated. Our parents cannot pay for their children’s school fees and books and uniforms. Our teachers, police, and nurses are under stress. There are no jobs!! But yet millions of dollars are being spent by this government “to make us look good”. It’s like the father of a household that decides to spend on building a beautiful fence and veranda just to look good, when the children in the home are hungry and mom is under severe stress because she cannot find the
Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Highcom Incorporated has been dissolved as at 16th July, 2019 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies. CIL Trust International Limited Registered Agent
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE ** Second Publication ** 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. 10 5th Street South, Corozal Town, Corozal District on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. SCHEDULE
ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 612.7 square yards being Parcel 731, Block 1 in the Corozal Central Registration Section situate at No. 10 5th Street South, Corozal Town, Corozal District, TOGETHER with a two-storey building of reinforced concrete construction, ground floor comprising 3,400 square feet containing five bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, dining, kitchen and storeroom and the first floor comprising 2,800 square feet containing four bedrooms, four bathrooms, living room, dining, kitchen and storeroom, surrounded by a concrete verandah and patio, the freehold property of VIDHYA BAXANI, surety for SURAJ BAXANI. DATED this 18th day of July 2019
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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*The PUP in OW South won all 9 villages!!*
In the 2019 Village Council Elections, the Hon. Jose Mai managed, what can only be described as, the Perfect Game. The analogy is seamless since there are nine villages in Orange Walk South. Each inning/village had its own drama and celebration. Each of his batters and pitchers swung and hurled with their God-given drive to get Respect. The PUP Councillors and Chairs all had to give of themselves and their families. The short-term reward is a 9-0 for the ages. These 923 votes difference is one to hoist for the Orange Walk South PUP incumbent representative whom as we all know receives little or nothing for his constituency. Hon. Mai had predicted the demise of the UDP in the introduction of his 2019 Budget presentation. The long-term reward is that Belize is counting on Orange Walk South to stay the course towards the next major goal of freeing Belize from the grips of corruption and social distress. All are welcome to the PUP to join in this fight. Victory has come clearly to the Orange Walk South PUP as with the rest of the PUP nation this 2019 VCE. Barrow and the UDP are trembling as they preview their political futures as voters.
July 10, 2019 Thanks to Dra Lesbia Guerra, Dra Perlita Aldana and Dr Amin Hegar for attending the over 150 residents of Bullet Tree Village who attend the clinic today!!! Thanks as well to our friends in the Pharmaceutical Industry who contributed medications that were distributed to the residents. To the residents of Bullet Tree thank you for believing in us. Your next PUP Village Council, PUP government and Cayo North PUP Area Rep will ensure that these health services are always available to you! #togetherwecan!!#juntospodemos!!
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Dengue and Severe Dengue
Belize is definitely in the middle of a dengue outbreak. Being informed is definitely key in controlling this disease. The following is information from the World Health Organization. Key facts • Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. • The infection causes flu-like illness, and occasionally develops into a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue. • The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. About half of the world’s population is now at risk. • Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. • Severe dengue is a leading cause of serious illness and death among children in some Asian and Latin American countries. • There is no specific treatment for dengue/ severe dengue, but early detection and access to proper medical care lowers fatality rates below 1%. • Dengue prevention and control depends on effective vector control measures. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has rapidly spread in all regions of WHO in recent years. Dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus. This mosquito also transmits chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika infection. Dengue is widespread throughout the tropics, with local variations in risk influenced by rainfall, temperature and unplanned rapid urbanization. Severe dengue was first recognized in the 1950s during dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. Today, severe dengue affects most Asian and Latin American countries and has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children and adults in these regions. Dengue is caused by a virus of the Flaviviridae family and there are 4 distinct, but closely related, serotypes of the virus that cause dengue (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4). Recovery from infection by one provides lifelong immunity against that particular serotype. However, cross-immunity to the other serotypes after recovery is only partial and temporary. Subsequent infections (secondary infection) by other serotypes increase the risk of developing severe dengue. Prevention and control At present, the main method to control or prevent the transmission of dengue virus is to combat vector mosquitoes through: • preventing mosquitoes from accessing egg-laying habitats by environmental management and modification; • disposing of solid waste properly and removing artificial man-made habitats; • covering, emptying and cleaning of domestic water storage containers on a weekly basis; • applying appropriate insecticides to water storage outdoor containers; • using of personal household protection measures, such as window screens, long-sleeved clothes, repellents, insecticide treated materials, coils and vaporizers (These measures have to be observed during the day both at home and place of work since the mosquito bites during the day); • improving community participation and mobilization for sustained vector control; • applying insecticides as space spraying during outbreaks as one of the emergency vector-control measures; • active monitoring and surveillance of vectors should be carried out to determine effectiveness of control interventions. Careful clinical detection and management of dengue patients can significantly reduce mortality rates from severe dengue.
Transmission The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector of dengue. The virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. After virus incubation
for 4–10 days, an infected mosquito is capable of transmitting the virus for the rest of its life. Infected symptomatic or asymptomatic humans are the main carriers and multipliers of Continued on page 12
BUILDING/PREMISES SUPERVISOR Salary Negotiable
City Engineer
CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Belize City Council is seeking applications to fill the post of Building/Premises Supervisor.
Area of Responsibility:
The Building Supervisor oversees the security, maintenance and fire-prevention systems in the building. The supervisor works closely with tenants on the ground floor to address their concerns and at the same time ensure they adhere to their contractual agreements. The job of the supervisor is to ensure that a building maintenance plan is developed and implemented to maintain the upkeep of the building and its content. The Supervisor is to request, secure and account for any material, supplies, equipment and services needed to make sure the premises is maintained and kept at a required standard.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: • Must have strong problem solving skills • Must have the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills • Must have superior customer service skills • Must have good listening and negotiating skills • Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling and time management skills • Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job • Must have knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the regulatory authorities • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must be able to lift heavy items • Must have basic first aid skills • Must be able to maneuver in small spaces
Minimum Requirements: • Associates Degree in Engineering • Experience working on a construction or maintenance crew • Must pass criminal background check as well as a drug test
All interested persons must submit their applications along with their resume and two letters of reference in a sealed envelope no later than Monday, July 29, 2019 addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Belize City Council, 109 North Front Street, Belize City, Belize. This position reports to the City Engineer.
Specific Responsibilities 1. Update the Council immediately when there is an issue on the premises 2. Provide monthly report of the status and conditions of the units and the premises 3. Work closely with the Revenue Department to ensure that tenants’ accounts are updated and reconciled 4. Maintain a rental journal of delinquent and up-to-date payments 5. Prepare requisitions for approval of any material and external services needed for up keep of the building/premises 6. Responsible for the security and accountability of material held in your possession 7. Must be available to provide assistance to tenants 8. Educate tenants about their roles and responsibilities in the building 9. Ensure that tenants secure their area before leaving at the close of the day 10. Ensure that tenants dispose of their garbage in the designated garbage area 11. Ensure that tenants, at all-time, are operating within the agreement of their contract 12. Ensure that surrounding area is clean at all times 13. Conduct monthly checks to ensure that rents are paid on time 14. Address tenants’ complaints 15. Respond to tenant requests for repairs and keep a journal of completed work 16. Deliver any correspondence, contract, eviction notice, etc., to tenants 17. Inspect vacant units and ensure that unit are clean and necessary repairs are done before a new tenant moves in
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Pay Scale:
IV - $11,766.00 x $686.88 = $22,756.08
Reports:
Finance Manager
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Belize City Council is seeking applications to fill the post of Accounts Payable.
All interested persons must submit their applications along with their resume and two letters of reference, in a sealed envelope no later than Monday, July 29, 2019 to Human Resources Manager, Belize City Council, 109 North Front Street, Belize City, Belize.
DUTIES/RESPONSOBILITIES
Receive all invoices for payment and ensure that they are certified by the respective department head and approved for payment by the City Administrator. Ensure that funds are available under the respective head and sub-head before vouchers are passed for preparation Maintain and keep up to date an Accounts Payable Ledger. (individual and summary) On a monthly basis, reconcile all vendor accounts Prepare monthly Accounts Payable Report and submit to the Finance Manager. Perform relief Cashier duties Immediately bring to the attention of your supervisor any irregularity or fraud that has come to your knowledge
Assist as alternate officer in the absence of the Payroll Officer Responsible for insurance, licensing and re-licensing of all Council vehicles and equipment Responsible to keep and prepare all fuel logistics Reconcile Customer statement with the invoices in Quick Books. Maintain and issue contract numbers for all contracts issued by the Council Prepare and process “Trade Off” with vendors Check all vouchers and payroll for payments Keep track of daily expenditure and verify weekly with the Accounts Officer Ensure that all protocols, procedures and guidelines are used at all times in carrying out assigned duties Ensure that professionalism is displayed at all times when carrying out duties Report to work immediately in the event a disaster threat and after the city has suffered a disaster Any other duties assigned from time to time
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Associates Degree in Accounting
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Court Orders Andre to Pay Up
For Sale By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Assignment and Transfer of Mortgage made the 15th day of April, 2008, between FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Assignor”) of the first part, SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED ( “the Assignee”) of the second part, SANDRA MCKAY AND DELBERT MCKAY of Mile 13 Western Highway, Belize District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrowers”) of the third part, and SANDRA MCKAY (“The surety”) of the fourth part and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 13 of 2008 at Folios 1367-1400, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE
July 19, 2019 Finally, Andre Vega, the son of former U.D.P. Deputy Prime Minister and, supposedly, the Representative for the Orange Walk North Constituency, is being told the obvious. RETURN the $400,000!!! In a ‘Get me Richer’ move, Andre Vega was compensated said amount since he had in his possession a prime piece of land by the Haulover bridge. Said land was sold by government to another party for 2.5K then this was passed to Vega for $15K. It was then that the real owner of the land cried foul. By then the land was deemed extremely valuable for its proximity to a phantom new Haulover bridge. Two persons were then compensated $400k for their troubles in purchasing the property that had been divided into two lots. What a trouble! Sharon Pitts, the other person compensated, entered mediation with the government but Vega went to court. Everyone in Belize can clearly see the abnormality of this transaction except Gaspar Vega and son. There is now talk of a possible appeal. During the trial, Vega’s attorney alluded to not knowing who the Minister of Natural Resources was during the land transaction. This is a ridiculous stance regardless of how legal it is. Perera defended himself by saying that since he was trained in law, his statement could not be understood by anyone else. The Belizean public has enough evidence and has understood enough. Eight hundred thousand dollars was corruptibly passed from the government to Vega and Pitts and Belizeans want it back. Why waste time with this learned lawyer who only speaks to himself? Sunday July 21, 2019 was a day of reckoning for the Vega camp. The man who doesn’t attend House meetings was sighted and videoed at the Trial Farm Village Council elections. Not even the UDP standard bearer could stand to bear the electoral lashing at that specific village and at the other two villages contesting that same day—San Jose and San Pablo. When the dust settled, Vega headed to the EXIT with three losses on that fateful day. Word is he left Belize and destined to where he could internationally get a little of Pura Vida since in Belize castigation was all he can get. The people of the North have spoken. The gifting of themselves with 400k and, then, when caught, behaving as if they are entitled to those dollars, was enough for the voters of Orange Walk North. Sunday Monchi faced a general election type scenario with over 4,000 possible votes in the three villages up for grabs. The PUP slates won with style and class in another preview of Orange Walk North when the upcoming General Election comes around. The writing is all over the FB walls and now in ballot counts.
ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 2.11 acres situate along the Western Highway near Mile 12 ¾, Belize District, and bounded and described as shown by the plan attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 115 of 2002 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. SECONDLY, all that piece and parcel of land containing 149 acres situate along the Western Highway near Mile 12 ¾, Belize District, and bounded and described as shown by the Plan attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 311 of 2002 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon SAVE AND EXCEPT all freehold piece or parcel of land situate along the Western Highway near Mile 12 ¾, Belize District and being a portion of Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 311 of 2002 dated 22 April, 2002 and comprising of 3.015 acres of land and more particularly delineated and described on Entry No. 7368 Register No. 20 dated 30 May, 2003 by Licensed Surveyor, Donald W. Mckay and lodged at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan, Cayo District,TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 23rd day of July, 2019 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.
SANITATION MANAGER Pay Scale:
VII - $25,059.84 x $1,110.72 = $46,163.52
Reports:
City Engineer
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Belize City Council is seeking applications to fill the post of Sanitation Manager. All interested persons must submit their applications along with their resume and two letters of reference, in a sealed envelope no later than Monday, July 29, 2019 to Human Resources Manager, Belize City Council, 109 North Front Street, Belize City, Belize. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Sanitation Manager will manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department while planning, developing and executing systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department. The Manager will be expected to perform the essential functions listed below and additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the department as assigned and or as necessary. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake daily client management and monitor Sanitation related contracts carried out by external contractors (Belize Waste Control) Produce reports on contractor performance on waste, recycling, street cleaning and other matters Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented and used effectively to manage and develop the team, including conducting appraisals with full regard to guidance as set out within the Council’s Policy Manual Ensure that suitable records are kept in respect of hours of work and sick leave Ensure that customer complaints and requests are dealt with in a prompt and professional manner to maintain a high quality service level Ensure that employees are adequately trained and competent to
Comply with all other statutory regulations and other legal requirements on health and safety which may, from time to time, be applicable or enforced Prepare a Plan of Action for the department Prepare yearly departmental budget for the department Foster linkage with other related departments Ensure that all relevant regulations and enactments are enforced Update the Mayor, City Administrator and Councilors and keep them abreast of weekly progress reports, projects and programs pertaining to the department Put in place measures to monitor, control, regulate and determine the productivity, strengths, weaknesses and other related data on supervisors and Sanitation Inspectors of the department PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Evaluate and justify supplies, equipment and purchases as needed Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise functions and activities of the department Coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the City Engineer Establish and maintain effective lines of communication with the contractor to ensure the full scope of the contract is carried out Ensure that all parks, playgrounds and medians located throughout the city are being maintained on a quarterly basis Develop a schedule and maintain the bushing of overgrown lots throughout the city Responsible for the elimination of all hot spots throughout the city Responsible for the removal of all abandoned buildings and derelict vehicles found throughout the city in accordance with the Public Health Act Ensure that all protocols, procedures and guidelines are used at all times in carrying out assigned duties Ensure that professionalism is displayed at all times when carrying out duties Report to work immediately in the event of a disaster threat and after the City has suffered a disaster Carry out any other reasonable assigned duties that may be assigned from time to time EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in Public Health Management Minimum 5 years experience in related field
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the virus, serving as a source of the virus for uninfected mosquitoes. Patients who are already infected with the dengue virus can transmit the infection (for 4–5 days; maximum 12) via Aedes mosquitoes after their first symptoms appear. The Aedes aegypti mosquito lives in urban habitats and breeds mostly in man-made containers. Unlike other mosquitoes Ae. aegypti is a day-time feeder; its peak biting periods are early in the morning and in the evening before dusk. Female Ae. aegypti bites multiple people during each feeding period. Aedes eggs can remain dry for over a year in their breeding habitat and
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES
Notice is hereby given that Antonio Zetina is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at ”Tony Cool Spot” located in Burrell Boom Village, Belize District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Muhammad Rezaul Bhuijan is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at ”Akil Store” located at # 4 Queen Street, Belize City, Belize District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Vacancy Maintenance person needed at Guevara Mainland Tours located in San Pedro, Belize District. Apply in person.
hatch when in contact with water. Aedes albopictus, a secondary dengue vector in Asia, has spread to North America and more than 25 countries in the European Region, largely due to the international trade in used tyres (a breeding habitat) and other goods (e.g. lucky bamboo). Ae. albopictus is highly adaptive and, therefore, can survive in cooler temperate regions of Europe. Its spread is due to its tolerance to temperatures below freezing, hibernation, and ability to shelter in microhabitats. Characteristics Dengue fever is a severe, flulike illness that affects infants, young children and adults, but sel-
dom causes death. Dengue should be suspected when a high fever (40°C/104°F) is accompanied by 2 of the following symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands or rash. Symptoms usually last for 2–7 days, after an incubation period of 4–10 days after the bite from an infected mosquito. Severe dengue is a potentially deadly complication due to plasma leaking, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, or organ impairment. Warning signs occur 3–7 days after the first symptoms in conjunction with a decrease in temperature (below
2019 38°C/100°F) and include: severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding gums, fatigue, restlessness and blood in vomit. The next 24–48 hours of the critical stage can be lethal; proper medical care is needed to avoid complications and risk of death. Treatment There is no specific treatment for dengue fever. For severe dengue, medical care by physicians and nurses experienced with the effects and progression of the disease can save lives – decreasing mortality rates from more than 20% to less than 1%. Maintenance of the patient’s body fluid volume is critical to severe dengue care.
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE ** Second Publication ** BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public Auctioneer will sell the following property at the place and time as listed. At the Parking Lot across the street from the office of Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited, No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City on Thursday August 8, 2019 at 10:00a.m. SCHEDULE
ALL THAT piece or parcel or block of land situate in Crooked Tree Village, Belize District being such land comprised in Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 235 of 2000 dated 2nd April 2000 and more particularly shown and delineated on a Plan of Survey by J. V. Hyde, Licensed Land Surveyor, recorded at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan City, Cayo District as entry Plan No. 3357 consisting of 3.906 Acres of unoccupied land filled with fruit trees such as mango and cashew and other vegetation ready for construction with good potential the freehold property of JACINTO LUNA
DATED this 25th day of July 2019
Vacancy Donaire’s Dental Laboratory needs a Caretaker person. Interested persons can walk in or call 630-2405 for more information.
Vacancy The Christele Ltd. invites job seeker for openings for their panel rental of small kayak for a Marketing Manager & Supervisor. Persons can walk in at # 5 Jamaica Street, Orange Walk Town.
Vacancy Vacancy exist for an assistant bartender at Long Island Bar & Lounge located at # 1223 Blue Marlin Blvd., West Landivar, Belize City. Visit the above address for more information.
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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The People DO want the UDP OUT!! For God’s Sake Call GE! Change is bulldozing its way to Belmopan! “The People’s United Party congratulates all candidates who contested yesterday’s elections especially the 90 PUP candidates who were victorious.” Coming up!! Cayo: Bullet Tree | Santa Familia | Ontario | El Progresso | Georgeville
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RESPECT WI VILLAGE ...RESTORING INTEGRITY, AUTONOMY AND SERVICE
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VOTE PUP 7 Elmer Garcia
Brandon Gudiel
Yanira Gallido
Moises Waight
Ethel Hernandez
Hugo Hernandez
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PUP READY TO WIN, READY TO LEAD!
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The Sanctuary Bay Scandal By Gilroy Usher, Sr. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States has involved the government of Belize, the now defunct Atlantic International Bank (AIBL), a sitting UDP Senator , and the Prime Minister’s law firm in the $100 US million Sanctuary Belize scam, which is the largest international development fraud it has ever uncovered. In the scam over 1000 mainly American investors paid $50,000.00 to $500,000.00 outright or in down payments for lots at Sanctuary Bay which was described as the ideal retirement place with luxurious homes, hospital staff with American doctors, a new international airport with direct flights to the United States as well as a pool, bar, restaurant, championship golf course, and casino in addition to other amenities. Investors were assured that because of those amenities property value would double or even triple in two to three years, and it would be easy for buyers to sell their lots. Too good to be true. The mastermind of the scam was American Andres Pukke— the FTC describes him as a serial scammer. In 2010, Pukke was sentenced to 18 months in prison in California for cheating debtors of millions of dollars with, Ameridebt, a credit counseling company. As a result of that conviction Pukke was forced to return over $7 million to consumers that he had as concealed assets. In perpetuating the scam in Belize, Sanctuary Bay was operated under many different names such as Buy Belize, EcoFutures Belize, Sanctuary Bay, Sanctuary Bay Belize (SBB), The Reserve, the Marina at the Reserve, and Sittee River Wildlife Reserve, which all referred to the same development. Sanctuary Belize gained further confidence with foreign investors on November 12, 2012 when in a video for Sanctuary Belize on YouTube, then C.E.O. in the Ministry of Trade and Investment Mike Singh in the company of Luke Chadwick a key player in both Sanctuary Bay Belize and ATLIB assured investors that the development had the full support of the government. With support of key players at AIBL, the scammers got investors to believe that everything
was being done above board with a credible financial institution. As millions of dollars poured into the bank for investment in Sanctuary Bay or one its many other names, the master minders of the scam withdrew most of the funds. Those ill-gotten gains were then distributed among the facilitators of the scam in Belize and abroad on a regular basis. When Glenford Ysaguirre, then Governor of the Central Bank, warned the then head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in a letter that fraud and money laundering were taking place with Sanctuary Bay Belize, the head of the FIU totally ignored the warning of major financial and criminal offences with SBB; her successor did likewise. All incredible but true. See nothing, hear nothing, do nothing to endanger the feast. Big time corruption. The scammers also sold their development as legitimate by making investors aware that they were represented by a prestigious law firm near Bird’s Isle and that partners in the firm had purchased lots at SBB. The FTC only uncovered the huge real estate scam after it received complaints from investors that they were not receiving promised yearly returns on their investments, they were being prevented from visiting SBB to view their properties, for seemingly very questionably reasons. The government has tried to prevent major loss of credibility from the huge scandal by threatening libel suits against any media house that repeats specific allegations made by the FTC against Ministers or the P.M.’s law firm. Because of greed for easy and fast cash, several of the three-term boys in Belmopan, numerous politically connected persons in the private sector, and American con artists all colluded and served the nation Sanctuary Bay. Those players are all richer today. The blame game is now in full swing. The Belizean people are the big losers all around. When elephants fights only the grass get trampled. We in Port Loyola and the Southside in general continue to live the hard life. Let us follow the example of the people in the villages; they have spoken and it will soon be our turn. Vote PUP!
Belmopan, Cotton Tree & Roaring Creek River, Cayo District
BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Auctioneers KevinBelmopan, A. Castillo Christiana R.River, Castillo will sell the following Cotton & Tree & Roaring Creek Cayo District BYproperties ORDER of the on Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo & Monday 29th JulyBank 2019 at the locations below listed: th
Christiana R. Castillo will sell the following properties on Monday 29 July 2019 at the locations below listed: A. BELMOPAN, CAYO DISTRICT: In the Belize Bank Limited Parking Lot, Constitution Drive, Belmopan, Cayo District at 11:30 am: 1. 98.963 acres beside Five Blues Lake National Park, North of St. Margaret Village, Cayo District:
ALL THAT piece or parcel of land is situate in the Five Blues Lake Area, North of St. Margaret Village, Cayo
District and it is bounded and described as follows:- On the North for a distance of 496.515 meters (1,628.966 feet) by Five Blues Lake National Park; On the South for a distance of 219.001 meters ( 718.50 feet) by the Five Blues Lake National Park; On the East for a distance of 1,145.241 meters ( 3,757.31 feet) by the Five Blues Lake National Park; On the West for a distance of 1,117.586 meters ( 3,666.58 feet) by a road reserve and a 100.248 acre plot and a portion of a 222.556 acre plot being 98.963 acres as shown on Minister’s Fiat Plan No. 642 of 2004 attached to Minister Fiat Grant No. 642 of 2005 dated the 26th. July, 2004 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being 98.963 acres of undeveloped land situate beside the Five Blues Lake National Park, north of the village of St. Margaret, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Hubert Nelson Tillett)
2. Parcel Nos. 8318 Maya Mopan Community, Belmopan, Cayo District:
REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Belmopan 20 8318 (Being Parcel No. 8313 (697.078 square meters) situate in the Maya Mopan Community, Belmopan, Cayo District, the freehold properties of Mr. Hernan Roger Alcoser) 3. Lot No. 136 Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District:
All that piece or Parcel of Land being Lot No. 136 containing 981.140 square meters (1173.43 square yards) as shown on Plan No. 1862 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys in Belmopan, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house (27 ft. X 31 ft.) [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry & front porch] and lot [981.140 S.M.] situate within Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District, the leasehold property of Ms. Edda Jones (Deceased). 4. Parcel No. 2535 Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District:
ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 869.767 square meters (1,040.24 square yards) as shown on the land register of Parcel No. 2535 and the Registry Index Map (RIM) of the Society Hall Registration Section lodged at the office of the Registrar of Lands in Belmopan TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being Parcel No. 2535 containing 869.767 S.M. of vacant land situate in Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Ms. Angela Carita Pelayo) B. SAN IGNACIO, CAYO DISTRICT: In front Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Cayo District at 1:30 pm: 1. Lot No. 295 San Jose Succotz, Cayo District:
ALL THAT leasehold piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 295 situate in San Jose Succotz Village, Cayo District bounded as follows: On the Northeast for 15.243 metres by Lot No. 294; On the Southeast for 30.487 metres by Lot No. 297; On the Southwest for 15.423 metres by a street & On the Northwest for 30.487 metres by Lot No. 293 containing 555.790 square metres as shown on Plan No. 1701 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being concrete bungalow dwelling house [25 ft. X 28 ft.] containing 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + verandah situate in San Jose Succotz Village, Cayo District, the leasehold property of Mr. David Perez) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION www. belizebank.com (foreclosure TERMS: STRICTLY CASH listing) KEVINSTRICTLY A. CASTILLO CASH TERMS: TELEPHONE 223-4488 KEVIN A. CASTILLO E-mail: belizeauctionsales@gmail.com TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Facebook: Belize Auctions Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions
NOTICE NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company CLEARMOON INTERNATIONAL CORP. (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 17th day of July, 2019; and Michael Mahtani of Suite 4, 4 Giro’s Passage, Gibraltar is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement. Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent
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THINK ABOUT IT PEOPLE COME FIRST People are more important than most other things in a society. You would think this is so elementary that everyone understands it. Everyone except the UDP government. An awful lot of monies are spent on things in Belize while not nearly enough is invested in our people. The Barrow government has spent millions upon millions on roads, streets, buildings, bridges, stadium and every conceivable infrastructure. A lot of these very expensive projects are done to facilitate greed and corruption. It is greed and corruption that is causing a lot of the poverty and crime which is destroying our country. Barrow loves to spend the people’s monies on projects. Because projects can easily be seen and he can boast on these visible things. Spending monies on people is not visible. Sending more young people to college and sixth form is not upfront visible. Training persons in skills which will give them jobs or make them able to create their own jobs is a long term investment. Putting in a road or some streets takes place in front of our eyes. So it is really important what Honourable Cordel Hyde said at last week’s press conference, Dean Barrow’s priority is misplaced. He is wasting and squandering millions on projects and not investing in people. Thanks Cordel. This important fact must now shape the narrative from the PUP. It will make a huge difference in the policy and vision of the next government. It will impact the crime situation, the jobs situation, the education situation and quality of health care. The failed UDP government is wasting much needed monies on projects. The new PUP government will spend on people and far less on projects. People come first. REPORTER NEWSPAPER The Reporter newspaper, like Love FM is UDP. They are blinded by loyalty to party politics. While the country is visibly getting worse on all fronts, they paper over this and stick to party loyalty. Damn the country, it’s UDP no matter what. So it was a little touching when the Reporter in last week Friday’s editorial took a cursory glance at the Sanctuary Bay mega scandal. Unable to blame or criticize the Prime Minister, the Reporter blamed the Central Bank for failure to do its job. Joy Grant, the Governor of Central Bank, under whose watch three credit unions collapsed and swindlers milked millions from the “massive fraud” and “money laundering” of Sanctuary Bay must resign. Joy Grant must resign. And be thankful she won’t be investigated and be disgraced. She won’t be investigated because she is protected by the king of the cronies, Prime Minister Dean Barrow. UGLY SORE On Monday 15th July, 2019, the Supreme Court found two police officers guilty of manslaughter. They are to be sentenced to prison in August. This is a tragic blow to the Police department. A young Mayan, eighteen years of age Hilberto Sotz was picked up and taken to the Caye Caulker Police Station on suspicion of burglary. He was in Belmopan at the time of the burglary. The Police did not want to investigate. They wanted to beat a confession out of him. So right there in the Police Station, with prisoners in the cell and other police in the station, the two cops took Sotz in a room and beat him cruelly. They took an electric device and shocked him over his body. His screams from the pain meant nothing to them or the other police and a CIB in the Station, who should all have been charged as accomplices in the murder. The young man died right there in the station. The two cops hurriedly rushed him back to his cell. Then pretending he developed breathing problems in his cell, they rushed him to the island’s clinic. Arriving at the clinic the doctor said, that guy is dead. When news got out, residents of Caye Caulker were outraged. They rioted. Hey! That’s bad for tourism do something. Quickly the two cops were charged for murder. Unlike the dozens and scores of young poor black youths rotting in jail on murder charges for years, then they are released come trial day for insufficient evidence, the two cops get their murder reduced to manslaughter and get out of jail on bail. But God is not asleep. The two cops had to go to trial and a jury listened to their lies and even visited the scene of the crime at the Station. Their verdict, Guilty. This is a major occurrence in our young democracy. There should be no place for brutal criminals who rob, rape and kill our people. None! There must also be no place for brutal cops who break the law. There was silence from the Minister of the Police. Silence from the Prime Minister. Silence from the Chief Executive Officer, a former military man. No one has apologized to the grieving family of Sotz.
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Sanctuary Bay people can get compensation. Vegas’ family get big compensation. Nestor Vasquez family will get big compensation. But the poor grieving Maya family will get nothing. JUSTICE FOR ALLYSON MAJOR Last week Tuesday evening a police patrol was following a pickup on Regent Street in Belize City. A Corporal leaned out the passenger window and fired several shots. One caught the driver of the pick-up in his head. He later died. On Monday night 22nd July, 2019, the family held a vigil at Battlefield Park for their loved one -Allyson Major, 36 years of age. He was a husband, a father and a teacher. Dead and gone, senselessly. Hundreds of citizens attended the vigil. Many eloquent speakers paid tribute. We extend our deepest condolences for his family and call for justice for Allyson Major. COMMENDABLE Thanks to Ya Ya and Yasser, representing the UBAD Educational Foundation and Image Factory respectively, a small group of citizens protested and demonstrated in the streets of Belize City to mark the 100th Anniversary of Rebellion by Belize soldiers on 22nd and 23rd July, 1919. The protestors also called public attention to the despicable intention of the Tourist Board and government in trying to rename a downtown area Paslow Plaza. Thomas Paslow was an abhorrent racist and slave master in Belize who was convicted of mutilating some of his slaves. How dare the government even think of such a disrespectful idea? The last time Thomas Paslow name was on the public building, the building burnt down in September 2003, sixteen years ago. James Baldwin wrote a book – “The Fire Next time”, where the words are taken from a slave song -God gave Noah the rainbow sign, no more water, the fire next time. THE END OF SLAVERY On the 1st of August 1838, slavery legally came to an end in Belize, as it did in all English speaking colonies. The end of slavery used to be a relatively big occasion each year in Belize. But creoles who are the great grandchildren of slaves, have been so slaverytized and colonized that such an event has no meaning to them. No meaning whatsoever. “A people without their history is like a tree without roots”.
CHANGE OF ELECTORAL DIVISION/TRANSFER PERIOD The months of JULY and AUGUST are set aside each year by Law for the transfer of electors from one Electoral Division to another. Application for a change of Electoral Division from one Electoral Division to another are done using Form No. 17. These applications are processed during normal working hours at the Elections and Boundaries Registration Office in his or her new division during the Period: JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 Of Each Year Requirements to change from one electoral division to another are: • • •
Be a Registered voter Reside at the new Division for not less than two (2) months Present your Voters ID at the time of application or any other picture Identification; eg. Passport, Social Security or Driver’s License • and “a utility bill” in the elector’s name to assist the officers in the verification of the address given.
NOTE: Electors are required to provide true and accurate information as it is an offence to give false information. The People’s United Party urges its supporters that wish to transfer their vote to do so promptly. As of September 1, they will be able to ONLY change address within that same division. Additionally, if you have not yet registered, please do so. Your constituency offices are open countrywide at the usual time for that purpose. IF you do not register, then you will not be able to remove the UDP government. Change is coming. Participate.
PUP READY TO WIN, READY TO LEAD.
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EULOGY IN HONOR OF
CANDIDO ELOY AVILA
CELEBRATING HIS LIFE, AND MOURNING THE PASSING OF CANDIDO ELOY AVILA achieved greatness, and earned every bit of it through his sincere gentle soul and his overall love for people. When around him, there was always humor in the air and laughter in the hall. When speaking about people, we often ask ourselves, and we ask others, what is that person really like? What makes that person tick? In Eloy’s case, it can simply and easily be summed up—Candido Eloy Avila was a people’s person. He was a community-minded man. The following synopsis of his life’s history will prove me right! Candido Eloy Avila, third child of Mrs. Placida and Mr. Faustino Avila was born on the 1st of December 1940 here in Orange Walk Town. He was brother to 12 other siblings. It’s somewhat difficult for me to find the right words to properly articulate the honor to have been asked by the Avila family to write and to deliver this Eulogy dedicated to Eloy. Therefore I will simply say- I am honored! I am not sure whether you know how difficult it is to say goodbye to anyone at any time. But allow me to confess here and now, it is not easy to do. In fact it is extremely hard, especially knowing it is the last goodbye to a dear friend with whom I shared many moments of laughter and joy. I accept the privilege. I accept it wholeheartedly. Welcome, Mrs. Avila- Delma. Welcome to all of his children; his siblings, his family in general, his friends. Welcome one and all. Together, let us celebrate his life. Together let us celebrate and fast track his life’s history. Did you know that he was a history teacher? Together let us relive his happy moments, his joys, his achievements, his humor, his humility and friendliness. Indeed, let us celebrate his life quietly and calmly in our minds memories. The very famous English, Playwright, William Shakespeare wrote in one of his plays, I believe it was Twelfth Night, and I quote “Be not afraid of greatness, some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness, trust upon them.” In my mind, and in the minds and hearts of all the very many people with whom Eloy came in contact during the 78 years he was with us, Eloy achieved greatness!! The very many students he taught will vouch for that—they all loved him. The many cane cutters and cane workers will vouch for that—they all respected him. His Lion’s Club brothers will tell you that—they ail admired him. The many footballers and youths he mingled with will gladly express that—they all looked up to him. Eloy
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THE BELIZE TIMES Primary School - La Inmaculada R.C. School. High School- Muffles College - 1st and 2nd form. He graduated from St. John’s College in 1959. He started his teaching profession in August Pine Ridge, then Holy Redeemer, on to St. John’s College Extension, teaching at nights, where he met Delma and got married on June 8, 1963 and lasting 56 years. Together they had 6 children, Eloy Jr., Jaime, John, Delma Patricia, Rafael and Isela. He also had another daughter, Carmela. With the advent of a new sugar factory being built in Orange Walk in the mid-sixties by Tate and Lyle, Eloy worked in the cultivation of cane as an overseer. And when B.S.I. decided to divest its cane cultivation, he along with the late Ricardo Carballo, the late Billy Gill, Miguel Urbina and Jaime Alonzo and Pas Ellis and Digin Gonzalez formed NAPS (A local sugar cane producing company) incorporated by displaced overseers. When NAPS broke up Eloy and his father who was already in the cane business joined forces becoming large RELEASE cane MEDIA farmers with substantial cane delivery licenses.
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Eloy eventually divested his cane business and worked for a number of years for New River Enterprises Ltd. before returning once again to the classrooms as a History Teacher at Muffles College where he became vice-principal and where he became instrumental in the birth of Muffles Junior College. He taught night classes at Muffles Junior College. The “Avila House” was named in his honor and is located on the present-day campus. He retired as teacher at Muffles and remained very close to his family whom he loved so dearly. As I indicated earlier, what made Eloy “tick” was his love for people and community development and of course football. He was a founding member of the Orange Walk Lion’s Club becoming president at one time and sponsored the formation of the San Estevan’s Lion’s Club. For many years, first as a good footballer, then, in his later years as chairman of the Orange Walk Football Association, he displayed a real Continued on page 22
Appointment of New Liquidator- Choice Bank Limited Belize City, 19 July 2019: The CentralMEDIA Bank ofRELEASE Belize announces the appointment of Mr. Kareem
Michael as the new liquidator for Choice Bank Limited effective 22 July 2019. He assumes this
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role since the former liquidator’s term of engagement has come to an end.
Appointment LiquidatorBank Limited As defined in Section 106(5) of of theNew Domestic Banks Choice and Financial Institutions Act, 2012, the Central Bank has the power to appoint a liquidator from either the private sector or an officer of Belize City, 19 July 2019: The Central Bank of Belize announces the appointment of Mr. Kareem the Central Bank who meets such qualifications as prescribed by the Central Bank. Michael as the new liquidator for Choice Bank Limited effective 22 July 2019. He assumes this role since the former liquidator’s term of engagement has come to an end. Mr. Michael leaves the post of Deputy Governor- Research, Financial Supervision and
Compliance Central Bank. the knowledge and experience to bring As defined of in the Section 106(5) of He the possesses Domestic Banks and Financial Institutions required Act, 2012, the the liquidation anthe effective Central Bank to has power close. to appoint a liquidator from either the private sector or an officer of the Central Bank who meets such qualifications as prescribed by the Central Bank. After careful consideration of potential candidates, the Central Bank decided that this course of
action was necessary successful resolution of theResearch, matter andFinancial would beSupervision least disruptive Mr. Michael leaves for thethe post of Deputy Governorandto the ongoing liquidation process. Compliance of the Central Bank. He possesses the knowledge and experience required to bring the liquidation to an effective close.
The Central Bank thanks Mr. Michael for his service as Deputy Governor for the past nineteen After careful consideration of potential the Central Bank decided that this course of months and extends best wishes for all candidates, future endeavors. action was necessary for the successful resolution of the matter and would be least disruptive to the ongoing liquidation process.
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The Central Bank thanks Mr. Michael for his service as Deputy Governor for the past nineteen months and extends best wishes for all future endeavors. -ENDSIssued by:The Governor Central Bank of Belize 1 Gabourel Lane Belize City, Belize T: +501.223-6194 W: www.centralbank.org.bz
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Oscar Mira call for Justice
Most UDP politicians are so far removed from the regular people they represent that they do not understand the level of struggles we pass through. This is why they can say that “they are not normal”, that is why they can say that “the economy has never been better”, and that is why they can say that “crime is down”. They are so far removed from regular life, the “peasants” lives, that they just cannot relate. They feel entitled to thousands of acres of land; they live in luxury so they think the economy is good. They are never
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subjected to the crime and violence that we the “peasants” endure, so they tell us with a straight face that crime is down. They actually believe it! The reality is that people are in survival mode. Crime is ever present! Regular people cannot get a simple house lot. This is the truth. The people are simmering and the quiet before the storm is here. The PUP can do better. We have to do better. Belize cannot continue the way we are going. Finally, I want to express our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Porfirio Nino. He sold bananas to my father for many years; I
helped unload his truck many times. He embodied hard work, and hard work is something our family identifies with. This is a huge loss to our community. Let justice be done.
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EULOGY IN HONOR OF
CANDIDO ELOY AVILA
CELEBRATING HIS LIFE, AND MOURNING THE PASSING OF CANDIDO ELOY AVILA Continued from page 21 passion for football.
His recent years was almost totally dedicated to a youth development programme on a national level because of football, for football, and most of all the love of people. He inculcated discipline and respect into youths in every way possible keeping them away from the streets and drugs. Lest I forget some of Eloy’s past time was to dance - an avid dancer in his own right. As I now turn to the solemn part of this Eulogy, I sincerely ask of you, to remember Candido Eloy Avila always, but always For his humility For his kindness For his friendliness For the knowledge he shared with the students in the classroom and please let us remember him for his unwavering dedication to the Development of youths, in particular, and to the community, in general. Remember him also for the love of football, and his clean sense of humor! And now turning to this, dear friend, I must say that parting is such sorrow, that I would prefer to leave it for tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. Adios, Amigo, adios my friend, the road we have traveled has come to an end. Hasta Luego, Eloy. Prepared and delivered by: Joseph B. Loskot, at La Inmaculada Catholic Church, Orange Walk Town, On July 23, 2019.
PUBLIC NOTICE 22 July 2019
Appointment of a New Liquidator – Choice Bank Limited IT IS NOTIFIED for general information that in accordance with Section 26 of the International Banking Act, Chapter 267 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011 (“the Act), the Central Bank of Belize has appointed a new liquidator in respect of Choice Bank Limited with effect from 22 July 2019. IT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED for general information that: 1. In accordance with Sections 25, 26, and 27 of the Act, the Unrestricted “A” Class International Banking Licence of Choice Bank Limited has been revoked with effect from 29 June 2018; 2. The rights, powers, responsibilities and authorisations of shareholders, directors, officers responsible for management of Choice Bank Limited, and any other person previously authorised to act or give instructions on behalf of Choice Bank Limited have been cancelled and such persons are no longer so authorised; 3. The liquidator, succeeds to all the rights, powers, and authorisations of shareholders, directors, officers responsible for management of Choice Bank Limited, and any other person previously authorised to act or give instructions on behalf of Choice Bank Limited with effect from 22 July 2019. 4. Mr Cedric Flowers’ appointment as liquidator of Choice Bank Limited has expired. Mr. Kareem Michael has been appointed to replace Mr. Cedric Flowers as liquidator for Choice Bank Limited with effect from 22 July 2019. MADE this 22nd day of July, 2019.
AMB. A. JOY GRANT Governor, Central Bank of Belize
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DANNY MASON TRIAL
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July 24, 2019 Since this past Monday, the trial of the five men accused of the murder of Pastor Llewelyn Lucas which occurred back in July 2016 continued in the Supreme Court in Belize City. The reason given for the move of venue from Belmopan to Belize City was to allow some of the witnesses to testify via skype. The five accused men are William “Danny” Mason, Ashton Vanegas, Keron Fernandez, Terrence Fernandez, and Ernest Castillo. On Monday Director of Prosecution (DPP) Cheryl-Lynn Vidal called a scenes of crime technician who has been collecting samples and evidence since the case broke in 2016. He spent hours testifying and even unsealed some evidence before the court. On Tuesday, the case continued in Belize City whereby a Federal Bureau Investigator (FBI) expert on blood and DNA was questioned during the trial via skype. The FBI expert said DNA from Lucas’ blood was found on clothing worn by brothers, Keiron and Terrence Fernandez, and Ernest Castillo. On day 3 the trial was moved back to Belmopan where the FBI expert was questioned for a second day via skype for cross-examination. Belize Times was reliably informed that the reason for moving it back to Belmopan is because the internet was giving trouble in the Belize City Supreme Court. Also, an additional three more witnesses were called to the stand. They were two forensic analysts and a witness. As we go to print day four of the proceedings were in session where the main focus continued on the forensics. We will continue in next week’s edition. This trial is particularly sensational due to ‘Danny Mason’ very public befriending of Ministers of government. Quotes are placed beside his name because no one really knows his name. It is rumored that both Mason and Pukke, of Sanctuary Bay disgrace are vying to insert their names into the Webster’s Dictionary as synonyms for fraudsters. The jury is still out on them.
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THE BELIZE TIMES For Sale By Order of the Mortgagee
Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 2nd day of April, 2014, between EGBERT MYERS of 57 Plues Street, Belize City, Belize District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Mortgagor”) of the one part and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LTD. (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) of the other part, and recorded as Instrument No. LTU-201400580, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT leasehold interest in ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land being situated Southside of Mile 8 on the Western Highway, Belize District being Lot No. 288 and bounded as follows:On the North for 14.997 Meters by Lot No. 286 On the South for 14.997 Metres by A Street; On the East for 22.996 Meters by Lot No. 289; and On the West for 22.996 Meters by Lot No. 287; Containing 344.891 S.M. of land as shown on Plan No. 2042 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 24th day of July, 2019 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.
For Sale By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 3rd day of August, 1998, between CLIVE ZUNIGA of Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) of the one part and THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (hereinafter called “the Bank”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 25 of 1998 at Folios 349-372, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT leasehold interest in all that piece and parcel of land being Lot NO. 221 situate in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, Belize and bounded as follows:On the East for 55.26 feet by Lot No. 222; On the Southeast for 60.78 feet by 66 feet Reserve; On the West for 60.00 feet by a 66 feet Road Reserve; On the Northwest for 60.21 feet by A street containing 384.19 S.Y as shown on Plan No. 1175 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 24th day of July, 2019 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.
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Credit Master Systems Complaint Information System Credit Master Systems (CMS) is a collection agency that was established in 1993 by Maurice Underwood to collect bad debts for its sister companies Quick Cash Card Ltd and JL’s Quick Loan Ltd. CMS then expanded its services to the private sector businesses (such as financial institutions and the Government of Belize) providing bad debt collection, accounts receivables and complaint information.
Over the years, CMS has been gathering and storing the information in the Complaint Information System. The Complaint Information System is an essential partner in the economic growth and development of Belize. The primary objective of this system is to help both businesses and consumers to make better decisions, move goods and services, create more jobs and encourage consumers to pay their debts. The system keeps track of complaints that have been lodged by the private and public sector against consumers and the amount of complaints that have been settled. This information is then compiled and put into a formula that assist businesses and consumers in making more informed decisions by checking on a consumers’ Complaint Score (C-Score) prior to extending goods and services which includes credit, employment, renting, leasing, relationships or any agreement where a person’s integrity is in “question”. Since 2009, CMS has developed an online link (www.creditmastersystems. com) where businesses can get a consumer’s C-Score. With new technology, CMS has now partnered with Speednet and developed an app (CMS Info-Net) for cell phone. CMS will be launching this app on July 31, 2019 at a press conference to be held at JL’s Quick Loan, #11 Douglas Jones Street, Belize City, at 10:00 am.
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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE SECOND ROAD SAFETY PROJECT RE-ADVERTISEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ROAD SAFETY CONSULTANCY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of a Second Road Safety Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOB shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing. Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services for Road Safety Consultancy. The objective of the consultancy is to strengthen, develop and consolidate the capacity of the Road Safety Unit (RSU) and other participating agencies to effectively manage road safety in the country. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of forty-eight (48) months, periodically. Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP) now invites interested eligible individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest indicating qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services. Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: (a) (b) (c)
the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country. permanent staff or associates of a consulting firm may be available as individual consultants. In such cases, the conflict of interest provisions described in CDB’S Guidelines shall apply to the parent firm.
Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments. All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 0900 and 1600 hours Monday to Friday. Three hard copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first address below no later than 1630 hours on Friday, July 26, 2019 and an electronic copy must be sent simultaneously to CDB at the second address below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for Road Safety Consultancy” Following the assessment of submissions, the most technically capable and appropriately experienced applicant will be invited to negotiate a contract to provide the consultancy services. . GOB reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest.
TERMS OF REFERENCE ROAD SAFETY CONSULTANCY SERVICES 1. BACKGROUND 1.01 The Board of Directors (BOD) of CDB at its Two Hundred and Fifty-First Meeting held on May 21, 2012, considered Paper BD 44/12 and approved a loan to GOBZ to assist in financing a Road Safety Project. The expected outcome of the Project was a reduction in deaths and serious injuries associated with RTAs along a Demonstration Corridor on the George Price Highway between Belize City and Belmopan. The investments included activities to support improving: the safety of road infrastructure along the Corridor; road user awareness of safety; driver behaviour and adherence to traffic laws; post-crash care; and the capacity of GOBZ to manage road safety. The Project was completed in September 2018, and infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness efforts implemented have contributed to significant improvements to safety on the Corridor. Fatalities on the demonstration corridor moved from 33 deaths in 2009 to a 5-year average of 9 between 2013-2017. 1.02 GOBZ now wishes to replicate this approach to improve road safety along the Philip S. W. Goldson (PSWG) Highway between Belize City and the border with Mexico. The PSWG Highway is one of Belize’s most important and serves as the main trade route to and from Mexico. A 2011 safety assessment of the road network determined that it was predominately 1-2 stars for all users (with 3 being the minimum acceptable standard), it is now considered to have the poorest safety record in the entire network. 1.03 Road Traffic Injuries have significant negative impacts on Belize, at all levels, as they place significant emotional, psychological and financial burden on families of accident victims, elevate the number of healthy life-years lost, loss if productivity and income for victims and their care takers and contribute to the overall mortality and morbidity levels in the country. Road death and injury are not inevitable. Road trauma is a preventable public health challenge. Road systems can be developed that reduce the likelihood of a crash occurring and minimize the severity, if a crash does occur. This can be achieved with road users understanding the risks they impose on themselves and other road users, safe vehicles and safe roads, together with appropriate enforcement. 2. OBJECTIVE 2.01 The objectives of the assignment is to strengthen, develop and consolidate the capacity of the Road Safety Unit (RSU) and other participating agencies to effectively manage road safety in the country. 3.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
3.01 The Consultant shall report to, and coordinate activities with other participating agencies through the Project Manager (PM), RSU. The scope of services shall include, but not be limited to the following activities: a. Assist the Operational Steering Committee (OSC) and provide inputs to inform and guide their decision-making; b. Assist the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and provide inputs to inform and guide their decision-making; c. Assist NRSC, OSC and PM, RSU, to review the validity of the established road safety vision for Belize; d. Assist PM and relevant stakeholders to analyze road traffic accidents data and make practical recommendations to ensure dataset definition commonality in the Ministry of Health’s, Health Management Information Management System, Police Department’s (PD) Crime Information System road traffic accidents database suite and Belize City’s and traffic enforcement database. Assist stakeholders to establish comparable, consistent, and timely generation of database reports to inform effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and ensure a result based focus to a national road safety strategy, Master Plan and Operational Plans; e. Assist RSU in the establishment of collision reduction targets; f. Assist RSU in calculating the estimated cost of collisions; g. Review the Report on Legislative and Regulatory Analysis of Traffic Management in Belize and assist RSU to lobby for legislative and regulatory changes to improve enforcement effectiveness; h. Review the new and used vehicle-importing industry and associated regulations, and then make recommendations on vehicle age limits and quality standards; i. Assist the Ministry of Transport, Department of Transport (DOT), and Ministry of National Security, Police Department (PD), in the development of biannual enforcement strategies in coordination with the Enforcement Training Consultancy; j. Review and provide comments and recommendations on the communications and awareness campaigns; k. Assist RSU in stakeholder consultations to mobilise funding resources. Make recommendations for the establishment of sustainable road safety funding mechanisms. l. Assist RSU in identifying capacity constraints within participating agencies. Make recommendations for institutional strengthening activities; m.Assist RSU in developing M&E framework, including the identification and compilation of data and the development of appropriate performance targets and indicators; n. Participate in project launch, annual project review proceedings, exit workshop and project completion exercises. Assist in the development and implementation of Annual Action Plans based on the deliberations and outcomes of these proceedings; o. Assist RSU in the revision of consultant’s reports; p. Assist RSU in integrating cross sector needs and developing a result focused, revision of medium term national road safety strategy, identifying goals and objectives along with specific achievable activities, initiatives, capacity building measures and a financing plan. 4. DURATION 4.01 It is expected that the consultancy will be completed, periodically and intermittently, over a 48 month period. 5.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
5.01 The consultant will be required to submit the following number of gender-sensitive and socially-inclusive reports to the Government of Belize (GOBZ) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), respectively, within the time periods indicated: (a) Inception Report: Within two weeks of the completion of the Project Launch, submit an Inception Report describing the approaches proposed to be taken to prepare and deliver the scope of services outlined and a biannual work plan. (b) Progress Reports: preparation of progress reports following project missions. (c) Annual Project Review: preparation of a report summarizing proceedings and the proposed action plan for the coming year, within two weeks of the Annual Review consultations. (d) Periodic Ad Hoc Reports: preparation of Ad Hoc Reports, as and when required but not exceeding ten over the life of the project, to provide guidance to RSU and PM on particular issues. (e) Project Completion Report: preparation of a Completion Report within three months after the completion of the services. 5.02 GOBZ and CDB will provide comments on reports within two weeks of receipt of the report and the consultants will adjust the ongoing work according to the comments received. Reports should be submitted in three hard copies and electronically. 6.
IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
6.01 The Project Manager, Road Safety Unit will facilitate the work of the consultant and make available all relevant documents, and will act as liaison between the consultant and GOBZ officials and stakeholders. 7.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
7.01 The Consultant should have the necessary skills, including but not limited to, high-level expertise and experience in road safety management, advocacy, and strategy development. Experience with the design, implementation and management of results-focused national road safety strategies, at senior agency and ministerial levels, is required. The Consultant should have significant experience in skills and knowledge transfer and mentoring.
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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 21ST JULY 2019 OFFICIAL RESULTS COROZAL DISTRICT Election Date
Village
Libertad
Candidates Name Oder Rogelio Bautista Jose Augusto Rodriguez
Position
No. of Votes Received
Remarks
Chairperson Chairperson
358 295
Elected
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
329 366 370 357 358 370 295 274 279 272 259 265 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
687
7
Rejected Votes 34
3821 Eton Dennis Arana Melicia Emma Sutherland Jaime Pedro Jimenez Brenda Azusena Lanze Caserine Logan Alden Albert Fuente Estevan Francisco Villanueva Jervin Adelso Mayen Elson Nelson Botes Noreida Araceli Mayen Nalina Elicia Chan Adelita Chan
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Sarteneja
Candidates Name Paulino Lucio Guerrero Rubycel Gabriel Flores Carlos Obed Tamai
Position
Remarks
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
464 370 170
Elected
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
444 471 470 449 444 431 371 360 363 369 357 358 157 173 160 157 160 160 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
27
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1014
2
Rejected Votes
10 5884
Diogenes Ramon Perez Darnel Josimar Cruz Jemayel Evaristo Verde Odair Jose Cruz Clint Chandler Verde Edmundo Emelito Arceo Henri Ulysses Garcia Leonilo Orolio Blanco Elgan Casimino Gongora Imer Lorenzo Tepaz Estevan Reinel Blanco Julio Leoden Salazar Nelson Daniel Ortega Ivan Antonio Perez Carla Emily Meighan Roman Luis Canul Adriano Emelito Allen Estevan Andre Quintanilla
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Paraiso
Candidates Name
Position
Juan Javier Kelly Rafael Tun
Chairperson Chairperson
226 377
Yara Arieli Oliva Jose Luis Salazar Mirta Manzanilla Jesus Monterrosa Mario Chable Clemente Barrera Elsner Manzanilla Francisco Chable Francisco Tun Jacinto Castillo Simon Hernandez Tulio Rodriguez
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
198 230 226 220 226 226 381 366 365 367 363 358 No. of Votes Received
30
Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
603
3
Rejected Votes
Elected 3548
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Consejo
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
San Pablo
Candidates Name
Position
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
Alicia Elidya Torres
Chairperson
Uncontested
Ronnie R. Arana Maria G. Torres Kathya F. Velasquez Darwin A. Velasquez Alexandra G. Arana Ingri I. Keme
Member Member Member Member Member Member
Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested
ORANGE WALK DISTRICT
Candidates Name Asalia Maribell Martinez Francisco Javier Sabido
Position
No. of Votes Received
Chairperson Chairperson
282 335
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
279 294 292 288 287 289 329 334 330 326 320 322 No. of Votes Received
Remarks
22
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
630
6
13
Elected
3699 Ignacio Donisio Mai Adolfo Alexander Bacab Luciany Gabriela Menensez Said Melvin Mai Victoria Martinez Amir Aaron Marin Tomas Aldair Menensez Walter Dario Arcurio Alex Nadir Marin Daisy Aurora Sanker Miguel Angel Cawich Jamid Julio Munoz
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
San Jose
Candidates Name
Position
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
9
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
832
5
Rejected Votes
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Victoria Martinez Amir Aaron Marin Tomas Aldair Menensez Walter Dario Arcurio Alex Nadir Marin Daisy Aurora Sanker Miguel Angel Cawich Jamid Julio Munoz
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Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
287 289 329 334 330 326 320 322 No. of Votes Received
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Village
San Jose Palmar
Candidates Name Norman E. Perez Orlando A. Ayuso
Position Chairperson Chairperson
327 481
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
347 342 342 345 345 330 414 440 451 453 453 453 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
9
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
832
5
27
Rejected Votes
24
Elected
4738 Lupita D. Rodriguez Roxani X. Tzul Edwin C. August Juvencio Cantun Jesus F. Carillo Saturnino D. Cantun Gustavo Chi Ramiro I. Dominguez Yasmin M. Moh Wincy E. Perez Hector F. Sosa Vaniny Y. Teck
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Fireburn
Candidates Name David Martinez Juan Robles
Position Chairperson Chairperson
39 55
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
39 40 40 40 39 40 54 55 55 55 56 55 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
23
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
97
3
Rejected Votes
3
Elected
570 Rony Gongora William Vasquez Antonio Vasquez Elder Gongora Geovanni Gongora Edras Sandoval Judy Ramos Ehibeth Perez Brenda Robles Julio Cruz Jaime Chi Judith Navarro
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Guinea Grass
Candidates Name
Position
Adolfo Hernandez Julio J. Uck Benito Olegario Uck Mirna A. Jimenez
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
21 268 679 401
Cesar Garido Rosibel H. Cruz Leila A. Noh Angel Cordova Bernabe Rivas Silvino Noh Pedro Luis Serrano Liliana M. Rivas Jesica Westby Dalia Garcia Sylverio Hernandez Elroy Grabiel Meza Yolani Guzman Carlos Olivera Arselito Sanchez Carmela Pott Marco A. Solis Teodoro C. Chan
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
223 232 234 238 230 235 678 696 677 688 683 665 406 416 424 405 410 407 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
2
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1407
3
Rejected Votes
38
Elected
7996
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
San Jose
Candidates Name Nemias Gonzalez Edilberta Rodriguez
Position Chairperson Chairperson
667 825
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
650 686 689 687 687 686 801 796 789 782 776 782 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
Remarks
49
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1532
13
Rejected Votes
40
Elected
8850 Daniel Uh Sheila T. Yah Crecencio J. Gonzalez Eduardo Patt Jr. Dorita Laura Novelo Feliciana Pott Lieda Tosh Navil Edir Chuc Maria Rosita E. Juchim Eloisa A. Gonzalez Dalila Vianey Cruz Gabriela Diaz
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Trial Farm
Candidates Name
Position
Jeffrey A. Herrera Patty Faridi Witzil
Chairperson Chairperson
699 923
Emily D. Martinez Arnaldo A. Chan Cruz A. Aldana Jeffrey H. Young Cindy S. Naj Xshimira M. Bol Antonia B. Uh Teresa G. Morales Alberto R. Larios Oscar A. Gutierrez Fredi N. Patt Tamara Bartley
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
677 720 706 714 704 724 925 918 895 897 886 868
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
39
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1712
8
Rejected Votes
90
Elected
9702
7/21/19
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
68
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Arnaldo A. Chan Cruz A. Aldana Jeffrey H. Young Cindy S. Naj Xshimira M. Bol Antonia B. Uh Teresa G. Morales Alberto R. Larios Oscar A. Gutierrez Fredi N. Patt Tamara Bartley
720 706 714 704 724 925 918 895 897 886 868 No. of Votes Received
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Election Date
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
Village
San Estevan
Candidates Name
Position
Rutilia Emerciana Valdez Sonia Anselma Hernandez
Chairperson Chairperson
338 383
Esther Regina Martinez Sheila Valentina Arjona Carmen Luceli Leon Melissa Minellie Patt Maria Angelica Bustillos Sandra Estefanie Cruz Sayuri Leti Bustillos Criselda Cristal Sanchez Eutimio Muniz Rosario Isabela Munoz Elmer Jose Flores Yamily Guadalupe Estrada
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
321 327 340 340 333 328 374 371 381 371 365 375
Position
No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
68
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
749
3
2019
Rejected Votes
28
Elected
4255
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Bermudian Landing
Renee Lauren Joseph Shane A.Baizar Shaherah Love Baizar Shanice Nicole Buckley Denise L. Sutherland Geraldine E. Joseph Doyle Patrick Young
7/21/19
Election Date
BELIZE DISTRICT
Candidates Name
Village
Candidates Name
Chairperson Member Member Member Member Member Member
Cabbage
Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Uncontested
Position
No. of Votes Received
Chairperson Chairperson
78 80
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
75 79 76 74 75 73 80 78 75 75 77 75 No. of Votes Received
Double Head
29
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Remarks
164
Kayle Edna Mcfadzean Cora Salomie Middleton
6
Elected 916
Eldon M. Logan Florence Abigale Nicholas Deann N. Buckley Edward A. Rowland James R. Stephenson Yvette Mariegold Mcfadzean Lee Ann Sheeyia Arzu Chesterfield B. Baptist Kalynn Letesa Panting Marielee E. Garbutt Lloyd A. Martinez Hank A. Thompson
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Dian Deniese Baldwin Dorla Louise Rhaburn Francine M. Robinson Sharra Sheree Robinson Trevor Aaron Robinson Ranisha Kiana Rhaburn Tricia Nadine Rhaburn
7/21/19
Village
Candidates Name
Village
Remarks
Member Member Member Member Member Member
Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested
No. of Votes Received
Remarks
Micheal Anthony Hendy
Chairperson
Uncontested
Aaron Archer Banner Frederick Floyd Guy John Alexander Hendy Victor Alfonso Banner
Member Member Member Member
Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested
Candidates Name
Position
Rancho Dolores
Elected
Uncontested
Position
Elsita Juanita Gillett
No. of Votes Received
Chairperson
4
Elected Elected Elected
Chairperson
Isabella Bank
7/21/19
Election Date
Position
Flowers Bank
Election Date
Candidates Name
Elected Elected
Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Uncontested
224
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Scotland Half Moon
Laken Monique Young Lyndel Justavio Pook
Member Member
37 33
Elected Elected
Estevan Sutherland Tanisha Agnella Pook Tercia Agnella Pook Sherston Guy Brown Kay Young
Member Member Member Member Member
37 33 32 32 17
Elected Elected Elected Elected
Candidates Name
Position
No. of Votes Received
Chairperson Chairperson
17 46
Member Member Member
13 22 20
Remarks
3
Total Votes Polled 64
Carla Brendalee Gillett Joshua Santos
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes 1
Elected 311
7/21/19
Enna G. Ek Rosita Sarita Mcfadzean Bernadine E. Moody
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Election Date
2019
Village
Scotland Half Moon
Candidates Name
Position
No. of Votes Received
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Carla Brendalee Gillett Joshua Santos
Chairperson Chairperson
17 46
Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
64
Rejected Votes 1
Elected
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Enna G. Ek Rosita Sarita Mcfadzean Bernadine E. Moody Noah J. Vasquez Mildred L. Simpson Nelson O. Aguilar Turcia T. Ferguson Emmanuel O. Dawson Cindymae M. Reyes Elmita S. Wagner Francisco J. Soler
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Candidates Name
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Position
St. Paul's Bank
13 22 20 17 15 41 37 33 40 37 35 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
1
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
81
Latasha L. Flowers Glenroy G. Fermin Trecia L. Casasola
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
41 30 8
Elected
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
49 48 53 71 34 45 61 71 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected
Rejected Votes 2
433 Leticia L. Fermin Therese O. Pook Teddius A. Thompson Whitney A. Young Barbara E. Rubio Simone M.P.A August Ashworth W. Stevens Reginald Hanson
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Position
Willows Bank
7/21/19
Election Date
Candidates Name
Village
Marilyn Stephenson
Chairperson
Jo Ellen Bodden Sherwin Roca Egbert Allan Rubio Nikita D. Sutherland Aldita Galvez Josephine Flowers
Member Member Member Member Member Member
No. of Votes Received
Cherry Anthony Mykelt Anthony Frederick Reynolds
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
37 48 4
Dwight Anthony Malcolm Reynolds Marlin Muslar Evonie Anthony Aaron Arnold Denfield Bull Nicole Anthony Yasmin Anthony Cyril Banner Marva Anthony
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
48 40 42 43 54 46 43 48 50 42 No. of Votes Received
Lemonal
Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
Uncontested
Position
Candidates Name
Elected Elected
1
Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested Uncontested
Remarks
90
1
Elected 457
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Candidates Name
Position
Ladyville Benigno E. Betancourt Dian R. Wite Bernardo G. Bennet
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
97 746 811
Elected
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
1
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1759
4
Rejected Votes
105 Elected 9654
Latifa N. Austin Kyle A. Bainton Audrey R. Moss Kenisha T. Gooding Taysha S. Choc Kimberly M. Westby Calbert E. Walford Martin H. Jimenez Ayla Franklin William A. James German R. Magana Ashley Thompson Gilbert N. Brown Pedro W. Catin
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
San Jose Succotz
Candidates Name Alfredo Manzanero Sherel Jodelle Cocom
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member CAYO DISTRICT
79 83 793 791 806 788 767 794 800 775 770 789 781 745
Elected Elected Elected 93
Elected Elected
Elected
Position
No. of Votes Received
Chairperson Chairperson
673 626
Elected
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
627 696 705 699 720 716 597 568 557 601
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1369
12
Rejected Votes
70 7740
7/21/19
Clarita Alicia De La Fuente Eliopoldo Alfonzo Cano Mariano Lopez Edwin Saul Cante Esbin Gadiel Barrera Pablo Rolando Mazanero Jefferey Shane Panti Leslie Elizabeth Chan Victor Javier Shish Dominic Sebastian Leonard Juan
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7740 Clarita Alicia De La Fuente Eliopoldo Alfonzo Cano Mariano Lopez Edwin Saul Cante Esbin Gadiel Barrera Pablo Rolando Mazanero Jefferey Shane Panti Leslie Elizabeth Chan Victor Javier Shish Dominic Sebastian Leonard Juan German Magana Eric Emerito Can
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
627 696 705 699 720 716 597 568 557 601 557 552 No. of Votes Received
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Election Date
Village
Candidates Name
Position
Armenia Adelso Munoz Pablo Garcia Hugo Rene Orellana Vicente Alvarado "Don Chente"
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
94 96 41 305
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
56 46 55 70 136 148 140 112 107 76 58 48 44 43 34 38 264 251 162 277 274 268 No. of Votes Received
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Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
Remarks
2019 145
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
558
1
Rejected Votes
22 Elected 2733
Otto Ronel Moralez Zoila Dinora Monteroso Balbino Pop Lazarus Pop Cruz Cal Adolfo Guzman Abel Garcia Auner Neabi Carrera Byron Ismael Garcia Mejia Mario Vitalino Orellano Ever Ulices Chavez Constancio Pop Arnain Enriquez Medrano Yoselin Yolanda Rodriguez Jose Antonio Samayao Cesar Augusto Medrano Ana Noemi Cruz Isidoro Choc Ruben Posadas Cesar Agusto Perez Orlando Rodriguez Estevan Peck
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
St. Margaret
Candidates Name
Position
26
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
Rejected Votes
349 Jose Francisco Cerna David Israel Romero
Chairperson Chairperson
192 137
Elected
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
189 189 192 186 189 190 127 124 116 119 115 113 No. of Votes Received
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
20 1865
Justo Salvador Navas Ivy Emely Gaitan Sebastian Diaz Merary Yamileth Echeverria Winter Mayen Juan Roberto Diaz Jr. Jose Luis Guadron Leslie Arevalo Elisa Madai Rodriguez Joel Reymundo Miguel Angel Palacios Echeverria Modesto Chiac
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
San Antonio
Candidates Name
Position
Rene Omario Canto Danny Harold Mai Rommelia Esmeralda Howe
Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson
396 429 158
Perlita Hilda Mai Cruz Mai Rene Mena Timoteo Elieser Canto Eusterio Verano Coc Ruben Perez Darwin Carl Tzib Braulia Lilet Mai Saturnino Delmiro Mai Eustaquio Elizardo Ake Jason Abner Tzib Nair Isaias Mesh Jose Misael Canto Jeanell Sheila Canto Wilton Armenio Ixtecoc Sandra Yvette Tzib Elicer Junior Amador Tzib Randy Kenny Tzib
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
341 382 400 389 390 379 439 421 409 410 402 404 152 150 102 135 137 136 No. of Votes Received
Remarks
16
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
1025
2
Rejected Votes
42
Elected 5638
7/21/19
Election Date
Village
Candidates Name
Position
Esperanza Melinda Blancaneaux Ismael Abel Trapp A.K.A. John Trapp
Chairperson Chairperson
235 258
Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
225 219 214 236 219 218 270 256 249 255 242 247
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
Remarks
60
Total Votes Polled
Spoilt Votes
517
5
Rejected Votes 24
Elected 2872
7/21/19
Lynette Harris Luis Apollo August Maureen Vanegas Andy Thomas Gregory Valentine Benjamin Sanchez Earl Donald Peters Shirline Wiltshire Shern Robateau Telesha Mckay Denise Matthews Johnny Tejeda
Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected
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NOTICE
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company
Date
BURNAY HOLDINGS INC. ASTON LTD.
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INTERNATIONAL
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the following companies (“the Companies”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution as follows: Name of Company
Date of Commencement of Dissolution
WELLJET HONG KONG LIMITED 19th July, 2019
Hung, Yu-Fang of No. 64-1, Hsiao Kang Rd., Hsiao Kang Dist., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
MACRO VISION LTD.
Li, Bo-Yuan of 11F, No. 13, Lane 175, Chung Ho St., Hsin Chuang Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
19th July, 2019
19th July, 2019 (BELIZE) 23rd July, 2019
Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent
Any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.
GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited
Registered Agent
NOTICE
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company
Liquidator Name & Address
Date
DREWER ENTERPRISES LTD.
12th July, 2019
LINCOLN MANAGEMENT CORP.
12th July, 2019
Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated: FLAVIAN INVESTMENTS LIMITED – 19th July, 2019
Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee Trust (Belize) Limited
Registered Agent
Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated: FAVIA GROUP CORPORATION – 12th July, 2019
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company ROFEX INTERNATIONAL CORP. (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 18th day of July, 2019; and Mapcia Guerrero of Aquilino de la Guardia Street No. 8, Panama, Republic of Panama is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement. Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent
Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Limited
Registered Agent
VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS JULY 28, 2019 In all villages/communities nomination opens at 9:00 a.m. and at 10:00 a.m. Where no time is stated, polls close at 1pm.
CAYO DISTRICT
VILLAGE & Closing Time Georgeville (5pm) El Progresso (3pm) Ontario (3pm) Santa Familia (5pm) Bullet Tree (5pm)
VENUE
Community Center Community Center A-K | L-Z Ontario Christian School RC School A-C | D-O | P-Z Immaculate Concepcion RC School A-F | G-L | M | N-S | T-Z
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