Belize Times July 3, 2022 - UN Oceans in Lisbon

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PM & BELIZE LEAD

OCEAN CONSERVATION “Belize has a long history in marine conservation through our regimes for sustainable fisheries, integrated coastal zone management and the establishment of Marine protected areas. Our Blue Bond negotiated concessionary finances which created the fiscal space and flexibility to allow for much needed social and economic investment post pandemic. We negotiated a 45% hair cut saving almost US$250M, but only after we made some painful decisions.

I am proud to announce that Belize through the Blue Bond will see 30% of our Ocean Space protected well before the global 30 by 30 targets. We are already at 20%! By recuperating and consolidating our natural spaces and ecosystems, we can secure productive and sustainable fisheries, grow our nature-based tourism sector, and strengthen our natural resilience to climate change for Belize!”

– PM Briceño Excerpts

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Tourism Making Strides: New Reward Program Strengthening UK Trade Ties

BELIZE GROWS 5.3 PERCENT

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PLANBELIZE WINS

Village Council Elections 2022

World Grows only 0.1%

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PUP 146 – UDP 23

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WHO ARE THE CORRUPT THIEVES? Pg. 2

Belize Flag Removed from UDP-era BlackList

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BARROW WITHHOLDS NAMES

THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN PLANBELIZE: THE WORK CONTINUES

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PM & BELIZE LEAD

OCEAN CONSERVATION On every occasion that Prime Minister John Briceño has been literally and figuratively on the world stage his message has been powerful and has caused political shockwaves. He has rocked the digital airwaves with his inspirational factbased words. What many miss is that each time PM Briceño is only selflessly seeking to better the lives of 400 thousand plus Belizeans. The world attention is Brata....the region also benefits as we share our Prime Minister with the world.

Little niceties of note: PMs speeches are full of life changing proposals for women, men and children alike.

PMs speeches are directly broadcast and streamed to all countries and this far-reaching.

PM's speeches are inclusive of every sector of society.

In his latest speech in Lisbon, Portugal and in official dialogue on the Ocean he made several important points.

Prime Minister Briceño: “Belize has a long history in marine conservation through our regimes for sustainable fisheries, integrated coastal zone management and the establishment of Marine protected areas.

To keep moving forward I would like to briefly discuss four areas: • The novelty by Belize in restructuring a national debt for Marine conservation. A first in the Americas and the single largest globally.” This success of this bond was largely due to the payment of an unstainable ‘superbond’ of over US$550M. Belize cut a massive twelve cent on every dollar thus lowering our debt to GDP ratio.

• “Our Blue Bond negotiated concessionary finances which created the fiscal space and flexibility to allow for much needed social and

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economic investment post pandemic. We negotiated a 45% hair cut saving almost US$250M, but only after we made some painful decisions.”

• “Its innovation has allowed for the creation of finance permanence for marine conservation and efficient and effective management of our Blue Resources via the establishment of a conservation fund. This will be to the tune of approximately 100 million US dollars by 2040 and every year set aside approximately US$4 M for marine conservation.

I am proud to announce that Belize through the Blue Bond will see 30% of our Ocean Space protected well before the global 30 by 30 targets. We are already at 20%! By recuperating and consolidating our natural spaces and ecosystems, we can secure productive and sustainable fisheries, grow our nature-based tourism sector, and strengthen our natural resilience to climate change for Belize!”

Prime Minister Briceño penchant to look out for the environment is not a new thing. As a canero and man that knows about nature he has been at the forefront of Natural resources even before this administration. Saving the environment in the face of global climate change is a challenge that he will not back down from.

Prime Minister Briceño continued: “But Co. Chairs, this is not enough. The countries that have created the problems we are facing because of the warming of our planet, need to do their part and make available the monies necessary to allow Small Island Development States have access to funding to be able to take the necessary mitigation and adaptation efforts.”

Belize Flag Removed from UDP-era BlackList The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) is very happy to announce that the Belize Flag registry have been removed from the black list of the Paris MOU Performance List 2021. “Such achievement demonstrates IMMARBE's strong commitment and emphasis on its fundamental responsibility of protecting Human life at Sea and the environment by taking all necessary measures to not entertain the registration of substandard ships through our meticulous analysis on case- by-case basis,” they announced.

As a flag state, Belize is now classified as Gray Listed Flag. This is deserving of congratulations to all the staff of IMMARBE, whom contributed to this result, both at the Head office in Belize and its network of Deputy Registrars worldwide. This new standing for Belize is an extraordinary example of good teamwork, dedication, and commitment to enhancing the standards of the International Ship's Register.

One can recall stories of our flag being flown by ships all over the world while being involved in not so inspiring activities. These stories came from Asia, Africa and its countries of least good repute. The shame of that in the last 13 years like many other UDP-era induced scenarios have come to an end as Belize enters a planBelize predicted era of prosperity where everyone will be seen as winning in a Belize that works for everyone.

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BELIZE GROWS 5.3 PERCENT The OECD grew just 0.1%

Just as Public Officers and teachers are getting 10percent of their salary reinstated the news that Belize’s economy grew by a remarkable 5.3% in the first three months of this year was announced by the Statistical Institute of Belize(SIB).

This of course is when compared to the same period last year, and this is despite the fact that primary activities went down during that same period. What accounted for the growth was a boost in the secondary and tertiary sectors, according to the information coming from the SIB. This is remarkable given this by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): “In the first quarter of 2022, gross domestic product (GDP) in OECD rose by just 0.1% quarter-on-quarter according to provisional estimates, a sharp slowdown compared with the 1.2% increase in the fourth quarter of 2021. In the G7, quarter-on-quarter GDP growth turned negative in Q1 2022, falling by 0.1% compared with an increase of 1.2% in Q4 2021. The G7 result in the first quarter of 2022 reflects negative GDP growth in the United States (minus 0.4%), Italy (minus 0.2%) and Japan (minus 0.2%), as well as zero growth in France and weaker positive growth in the United Kingdom (0.8%) and Canada (1.4%) than in the previous quarter. Germany was the only G7 country where the pace of growth increased, with GDP growth of 0.2% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with a contraction of 0.3% in the previous quarter.

Among other OECD countries for which data are available for the first quarter of 2022, Portugal and Austria recorded the highest increases in GDP compared with the previous quarter (2.6% and 2.5% respectively), followed by Hungary and Latvia (2.1% in both countries).

Decreases were recorded in Norway (minus 1.0%), Chile (minus 0.8%), Costa Rica (minus 0.5%), Israel and Sweden (minus 0.4% in both countries) and Denmark (minus 0.1%).”

Tertiary level goods and services, which are primarily the services sector of the economy, encompass a wide range of businesses, including financial institutions, schools, hotels, and restaurants, while the secondary sector has to do with goods production and industries, and the primary consists of raw materials.

Using an adjusted base model that reflected its 2014 GDP, S.I.B. informed this week that for the period under review, Belize produced an estimated $1.213 billion in goods and services dollars, which represents $61.3 million more than in 2021. SIB Statistician, Christopher Hulse said this was a significant accomplishment that we recorded.

“This represented the highest level of production for any first quarter on record. What this is saying is that the previous GDP had considerable under-coverage, so after we have made the adjustment, the level throughout the historical series has risen and now this is the highest first quarter we have observed in Belize."

SIB explained that it recalibrated its economic model based on the 2014 economy because the structure used to measure the GDP did not reflect a true picture. There was significant under coverage as industries were not being added, since the base mode of economy used was that of 2000.

Hulse reported that Belize's latest figures showed that our performance had returned or surpassed the pre-COVID production registered in 2019. He broke down the figures like this: Tertiary would provide $749.2 million out of that $1.2 billion; secondary would be $183.9 million; primary would be $158.2 million, and taxes would be $122.1 million respectively.

There was an 11.8% dip in revenues from bananas, a 31.2% decrease for citrus, caused mostly by a shortage of harvesters. Livestock recorded a 5% increase, but cattle decreased by 26.2%, and pig production increased by 22.3%. The primary sector did not decline by much - 1%, while the secondary and tertiary categories increased by 2.6% and 6% in that order. Interestingly, this is indicative of an economy that is becoming more developed. It tends to shift its focus from primary to secondary and tertiary industries.

Of course, the cost of living also increased, as it has globally because of the soaring fuel prices. In Belize, the government has absorbed increases on fuel prices upon acquisition and has also offered subsidized prices to various groups in the productive sector, including tourism, the bus industry, and people in agriculture.

And, as our GDP grew, so too did our imports and exports. We imported 50.5% more goods and we exported 37.4% more in the month of May alone.

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APPLES AND ORANGES

e must this week give credit where it is due. Belize took centre stage at the BET awards and we must recognize that Belize's most notorious bad boy was responsible. As a rapper, Shyne had made a name for himself prior to having had some legal issues. In the world of entertainment, ten years is a long time to have spent away, especially at the critical point of the launching of his very first commercially viable album. For Shyne, there was no tour to promote his music, instead, he was shut behind bars and his musical career was inevitably cut short. However, we must give every devil his due and recognize that Shyne put Belize on the stage at the BET awards.

On the global scene, the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño has proudly represented Belize as the head of Caricom not only at The Summit of the Americas but also on other major international forums. During this trip, he has garnered commitments for close to fifty million dollars for various initiatives which are key for the development of our country. Since he has taken office each official trip he has made has garnered support for Belize from neighbours such as Guatemala and Mexico. These have committed not only to partnerships that are already yielding important trade benefits but also to technical support in areas such as agriculture and education. Mexico in particular has committed to expanding the Escuela Mexico technical program in the south. During this trip, Belize is in Europe as a shining example of our bold and innovative initiatives to stem the free fall of our economy due to the implementation of the Home Grown Economic Recovery Plan. The Belizean Blue Bond initiative is now internationally the model to follow.

An entertainer or performer is a person who is paid to amuse an audience. Shyne is undoubtedly Belize's finest, and we must give him all the accolades and celebrate him as such. His rapping abilities, celebrity friends and red carpet appearances are not nearly enough to make him an effective Leader of the Opposition let alone Prime Minister of Belize. His own house is in complete shambles, and his party is at the lowest point it's ever been, by his father's own admission. He abandoned his party faithful to fly to an awards show to showcase a foreign celebrity friend. It is unfair to both men to try and compare them. They are as different as apples and oranges, one the national leader and statesman and the other a rapper and entertainer. Each one at the very top of his own game.

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en Español EDITORIAL MANZANAS Y NARANJAS

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ay que reconocer esta semana el mérito de quien lo merece. Belice ocupó el centro del escenario en los premios BET y debemos reconocer que el responsable fue el chico malo más conocido de Belice. Como rapero, Shyne se había hecho un nombre antes de tener algunos problemas legales. En el mundo del espectáculo, diez años es mucho tiempo para estar alejado, especialmente en el momento crítico del lanzamiento de su primer álbum comercialmente viable.

Para Shyne, no hubo gira para promocionar su música, sino que se le encerró entre rejas y su carrera musical se vio inevitablemente truncada. Sin embargo, debemos dar a cada diablo lo que le corresponde y reconocer que Shyne puso a Belice en el escenario de los premios BET. En la escena mundial, el Primer Ministro John Briceño ha representado con orgullo a Belice como jefe de la Caricom no sólo en la Cumbre de las Américas, sino también en otros importantes foros internacionales. Durante este viaje, ha conseguido compromisos por cerca de cincuenta millones de dólares para diversas iniciativas que son clave para el desarrollo de nuestro país. Desde que asumió el cargo, cada viaje oficial que ha realizado ha cosechado el apoyo a Belice de vecinos como Guatemala y México. Estos se han comprometido no sólo a establecer asociaciones que ya están produciendo importantes beneficios comerciales, sino también a prestar apoyo técnico en ámbitos como la agricultura y la educación. México, en particular, se ha comprometido a ampliar el programa técnico Escuela México en el sur. Durante este viaje, Belice está en Europa como ejemplo de nuestras iniciativas audaces e innovadoras para frenar la caída libre de nuestra economía debido a la aplicación del Plan de Recuperación Económica Nacional. La iniciativa del Bono Azul de Belice es ahora el modelo a seguir a nivel internacional.

Un animador o artista es una persona a la que se le paga para divertir al público.

Shyne es, sin duda, el mejor de Belice, y debemos darle todos los elogios y celebrarlo como tal. Sus habilidades como rapero, sus amigos famosos y sus apariciones en la alfombra roja no son suficientes para convertirlo en un eficaz líder de la oposición, y mucho menos en Primer Ministro de Belice. Su propia casa está en un completo caos, y su partido está en el punto más bajo de su historia, según admite su propio padre. Abandonó a sus fieles del partido para volar a una entrega de premios para exhibir a una celebridad extranjera amiga. Es injusto para ambos hombres tratar de compararlos. Son tan diferentes como las manzanas y las naranjas, uno el líder nacional y estadista y el otro un rapero y animador. Cada uno en la cima de su propio juego.

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PLANBELIZE WINS

Village Council Elections 2022

Just off the Village Council Elections 2022, Belize’s fledgling democracy has two issues that history will deal with. One is the trouncing that planBelize and the People’s United Party has laid on the United Democratic Party. The other is the notion that Belize now has one mass party. Democracies are built on the idea that the candidates for government came from a pool of citizens who then undergo a free election to serve the people. The People’s United Party is the only mass party in Belize at the moment. The UDP has died a slow and agonizing death. There are three more villages in Toledo left to vote but the writing on the wall is there to see. UDP is no more a mass party.

In November 2020, the People’s United Party won a historically decisive win that yielded a Super Majority in the House of Representative of twenty-six to five seats. The UDP’s seats were all in the city where with electioneering they managed to hold on.

The masses of the people in Belize live in the rural areas where all constituencies were lost except for one—Corozal North. Four month later, the People’s United Party rode on planBelize and won the March 2021 municipal elections with an even larger gap than the previous General—64 PUP seats to 3. Fourteen months after, May-June 2022, and with an economy with a 5.3percent GDP growth in the first quarter, the PUP/planBelize really rolled back into the rural areas who had now grown planBelize Village council teams. The approval of the PUP was at stake and 146 of 187 villages had signed on to planBelize in a gap never before seen in Village Council elections. The UDP with only 23 villages of 190, 3 Municipal seats of 67 and 5 House of Representative Seats out of 31 have built a strong case that they are not a mass party any more.

The constitution allows for the Opposition to have a check and balance on the party with the majority. This is non-existent in Belize. The Opposition is there to provide credible solutions to areas of concerns. This is non-existent. The constitutional Opposition and remnants of the once mass party have relegated themselves to use social media and Opposition-friendly media embedded everywhere to extremely embellish the narrative to their favour resulting in false news. The aforementioned media have faked gang truces, twisted the Prime Minister’s words, and given credit to the UDP whenever infrastructure is built or when the PUP government carved out the internationally awarded and acclaimed Blue Bond. Furthermore, this Opposition voted in favour of a Domestic Violence motion of zero-tolerance. The political sarcasm that was belched by the UDP was only beat by their tongue-in-cheek vote for the GBV motion—fake. To say that the UDP is extinct or in disarray or leaderless are all understatements.

Today, the PUP is providing its own impetus to move Belize forward. The north star of the George Price inspired planBelize is engrained into every decision. Even the international community has taken note and Belize is summoned for a word on its best practices less than two years into it ascension to service to the people. The European Union, The Caribbean, Mexico, the United States, Latin America, Taiwan, and our very own Central America want to hear from Belize; they want to hear what John Briceño will say. Briceño has a team that has inspired Belizeans in a way that inevitably has been noticed around the world.

The loss en masse of the United Democratic Party’s mass party’s status is actually a gain for Belize as planBelize grows in acclaim and in precise execution.

PHONE: 501-227-2420 FAX: 501-227-2423 TOLL FREE: 1-800-624-0686 WEBSITE: travelbelize.org; email: pr@belizetourismboard.org ADDRESS: P.O. Box 325, #64 Regent Street, Belize City, Belize.

Launch of the Fuel Subsidy Program for Tour Operators and Tender Operators Belize City, Belize, June 30th, 2022- The Government of Belize and the Belize Tourism Board today launched a Fuel Subsidy Program to assist Tour Operators and Tender Operators. This joint initiative is a part of ongoing efforts by the Government of Belize to provide some relief to the current fuel price increases that are affecting countries, globally. In particular, the impacts of the increases in the price of fuel on industries such as tourism are significant, especially as the sector continues on its path to recovery after the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Participating in the five-month fuel subsidy program will be 185 tour operators and tender operators from across the country, the majority of which are micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Officially launching the program was Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, who commented: “Tour operators are centric economic nodes that drive development and growth of tourism in any destination. It is in this regard that the government saw fit, that together with the Belize Tourism Board, it engages in a fuel subsidy program that would bring some relief for tour operators in this volatile fuel market.”

Joining Minister Mahler at the Launch Ceremony, was Mr. Evan Tillett, Director of Tourism, Belize Tourism Board, and representing the Office of the Prime Minister was Mr. Lincoln Blake, Director of Investment Policy and Compliance Unit in the Ministry of Investment, Trade & Commerce. Fifteen Tour Operators and three Tender Operators, who were the first set of participants to receive their fuel vouchers to access the subsidy, were also present.

-ENDFor More Information Contact: Mr. Kenyon Wright Deputy Registrar of Hotels 227-2420 EXT 257 fuelsubsidy@belizetourismboard.org

About Belize Tourism Board

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is a statutory body within the Belize Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, and it is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations. The BTB works in conjunction with members of the private sector – including the Belize Hotel Association, Belize Tourism Industry Association and Belize National Tour Operators Association – and is dedicated to building tourism in the most economically and environmentally sustainable manner. As a part of its responsibilities, the BTB promotes Belize as a premier tourism destination to both in-country and international consumers. Among its outreach to the international travel market, the BTB markets the country’s unique attractions to travelers, members of the travel trade industry and media outlets in key markets. The BTB is also dedicated to developing and implementing tourism programs that will help strengthen and grow the Belizean tourism industry; promote good destination stewardship; and instill high quality standards for accommodations and travel experiences. For more information on the BTB and its services, visit www.travelbelize.org.

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THE BELIZE TIMES PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE 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 of Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited, No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City on Monday July 4, 2022 at 8:00a.m.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 0.25 Acres being Parcel 2128, Block 4 in the Carmelita Registration Section situate on the Southern side of the Old Northern Highway about 1 mile east of the junction with the Philip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of ALRICK ALBERT ESCOBAR and LIZABETH ELIZABETH WALLACE ESCOBAR (Jointly).

DATED this 20th day of June 2022 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

2022 NOTICE

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 7/2022 Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $83,200,000.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the Central Securities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable at par 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 6 July 2022 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 5 October 2022.

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

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 1 July 2022.

The Auction on the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 6 July 2022.

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

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

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE Notices are placed on Central Bank of Belize Website (www.centralbank. org.bz) 20 June 2022

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THE BELIZE TIMES 2022 United Nations Conference Statement by

Prime Minister John Briceño Lisbon, Portugal, 28th June 2022 (In Support of the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14)

We are here together in this beautiful city to share our experiences, agree to what will hopefully be ambitious steps to scale up our efforts to protect the health of our oceans and to collectively identify actions for the advancement of our 2030 agenda for the Oceans. We thank our hosts for their excellent hospitality. This conference is being convened at a critical time as nations large and small alike continue to face the existential threat being caused by Climate Change, a once in a century Pandemic, global inflation, disruption of the supply chains, food and energy insecurity and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Today, we must recognize the need for more definitive collective actions and solutions if we are to ensure the health and functionality of our oceans and the economic recovery and survival of our people. Now more than ever, we must preserve our oceans through targeted protection like overfishing, marine pollution and the destruction of marine habitats.

Already ocean warming is contributing to an unprecedented loss of marine biodiversity. This threatens these highly unique ecosystems which support the billions of our people who rely on our oceans for their livelihood. Therefore, we must together tackle the crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, protect natural ecosystems, and restore the immediate and far-reaching decarbonization of the global economy.

COP 26 saw intense deliberations but resulted in “watered down” decisions. While optimistic promises were made to slash emissions, Governments continue to approve new extraction projects that highly contribute to CO2 emissions now referred to as CARBON BOMBS. There is a huge disconnect between words and actions. So, amidst a climate crisis, we are on track to blow up our global carbon budget and trigger even more catastrophic levels of climate events.Simply put, we are about to ignite the carbon bomb.

In Belize, we are doing our part to protect the ocean and I am proud to lead a Government that is advancing innovative and ambitious policies to ensure that current and future generations can benefit from its resources. Belize is also delivering through the world’s largest debt restructuring for marine conservation which we announced in partnership with The Nature Conservancy in November 2021.

Consequently, like most small developing states, the realization of these global targets has been constrained by the lack of financing. Despite global commitments for climate financing and conservation, only a fraction has been made available to the Small Island Developing States, yet 100s of millions will be spent on projects directly undermining our target of 2 degrees. Since November, my Government has delivered on our first two commitments including the expansion of our Marine Protected Areas and the designation of all public lands within the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site as mangrove reserves. So while we certainly aren’t done yet, I am proud of the progress we have made and I assure you that we will continue this work until we have secured a healthy ocean for all.

As the first country in the Americas to implement a marine bond which we call our Blue Bond, we are proud of our pioneering effort in this regard. By protecting our natural places and ecosystems, we can secure productive and resilient fisheries, grow our nature-based tourism sector, and strengthen our natural resilience to climate change, a crucial issue for Belize’s largely coastal based population. I wish I could tell you this was easy – it wasn’t. It required difficult financial sacrifices such as wage cuts and cuts in our national budget to successfully convince bondholders that we were willing to do what was necessary to successfully conclude this blue bond deal, but we did it for our people and because we must act to save our ocean.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Oceans and indeed the world, is running out of time. We must continue to advocate for real change.

We must advance the opportunities in renewable energy. We cannot continue convening meetings stating the need to protect and sustainably manage our oceans but not taking the necessary actions. To quote the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: “This is a climate emergency. Climate scientists warn that we are ready perilously close to tipping points that could lead to cascading and irreversible climate impacts. Climate activists are sometimes depicted as dangerous radicals. But the truly dangerous radicals are the countries that are increasing production of fossil fuels. Investment in new fossil fuel infrastructure is moral and economic madness.”

Excellencies Belize has already demonstrated considerable and commendable leadership in our response to Climate Change by identifying key ambitions and targets for the reductions of emissions and the protection of our coastal and ocean space. We demand action from those who have put us in this position.

The self-interest of a few cannot come before the interest of the planet. Wendell Berry, renowned environmental activist and writer stated, “whether we and our politicians know it or not, nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”

As leaders we must listen and act in the best interest of those we serve. I therefore call on everyone to join us to conserve the ocean for Belize and for all of Mother Earth.

Thank you.

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WHO ARE THE CORRUPT THIEVES?

Although he likes to play the righteous one, former Prime Minister, Dean Barrow opened up in a television interview late last week to admit to some of the things the UDP did when they were in government. In an open interview late last week, Barrow said that he was in control of his party and that meant that he had to accept responsibility for the members on his side who were stealing and misbehaving. But he said there was not enough evidence against them.

"You could only deal with them when you have the evidence and that was a problem. It's not that I fooled myself into thinking that ministers weren't doing all sorts of things but it sounded like a poor excuse and I didn't mean it as an excuse."

Barrow said he knew that corruption was happening in his government and had examples of scenarios that occurred when he knew someone was wholly wrong but said while there was factual guilt, legal

guilt was another matter that could not be proven.

On the issue of the lottery contract that was raised in the House by the now Minister of Infrastructure Development, Julius Espat, Barrow had said he did not know the details of the lottery contract that was given to Brad's a company with ties to another outside of Belize that is said to be owned by his son, Anwar Barrow. But last week in the post-admin, he seemed to have all the details in order and was not ashamed to admit it now that he is out of office.

"The contract that my administration gave to Brad's was a contract and a license to manage the government lotteries for and on behalf of the Government of Belize. No lotteries don’t belong to Brad's And the lottery tax that the current prime minister is seeking to apply to Brad's never, ever apply to government lotteries. Government lotteries belong to the government.

Government doesn't tax itself. This of course sounded-off like vintage sleaze legal jargon.

Father and son Barrow also have differing views on Cuba and Venezuela.

Following Prime Minister John Briceño's direct call on the US to lift the sanctions against Belize's allies, Cuba and Venezuela аt thе recent Nіnth Ѕummіt оf thе Аmеrісаѕ іn Lоѕ Аngеlеѕ, Саlіfоrnіа, the younger Barrow went on television to post-haste to do as he does so well at House Meeting - oppose. In reference to Venezuela, Shyne said: “Тhе соnсерt thаt bесаuѕе а соuntrу gіvеѕ уоu fіnаnсіаl аѕѕіѕtаnсе thеn уоu whоlеѕаlе nоrmаlіzе аnd ассерt thеіr vіоlаtіоnѕ оf humаn rіghtѕ іѕ whаt іѕ rерrеhеnѕіblе ... . То mе, іt іѕ nоthіng mоrе thаn dірlоmаtіс рrоѕtіtutіоn."

But his father, Dean, whose party milked the PetroCaribe funds for all they were worth when the UDP was in office

MSDCCDR-Forestry Department Sign 3rd-Party Responsible Agreement with CSFI/YCT

June 29, 2022 - The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management along with the Forest Department signed the “Third-Party Responsible Agreement” with Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative (CSFI) and Ya’axche Conservation Trust (YCT). The purpose of the agreement is to support the implementation of the project entitled Enhancing Jaguar Corridors and Strongholds through Improved Management and Threat Reduction.

CSFI is the Forest Department’s primary partner in managing the North-Eastern Biological Corridor. They will be responsible for implementing component two of the project entitled Wildlife-Friendly Economy, which will establish a response team for wildlife–jaguar conflict. It will also support the efforts of the project to engage with local communities in the development of wildlife-friendly economic activities. CSFI will provide technical backstopping for the implementation of component two and will be directly responsible for the implementation of US$244,213.

YCT will play a key role, in partnership with the Forest Department, as a responsible party under component three entitled Combatting Wildlife Crime and Unsustainable Hunting in six communities in the Southern Biological Corridor, specifically within the Mayan Golden Landscape. YCT has had a long-term presence in the Southern Biological Corridor where activities related to sustainable hunting will take place.

They will provide technical backstopping for the implementation of this component and will be directly responsible for the implementation of US$155,213.

The Enhancing Jaguar Corridors and Strongholds through Improved Management and Threat Reduction project is a 36-month project funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme. The total cost of this project is US$11,348,404.

2022 and squandered the monies on political games and tacos for their supporters around election time, shamelessly recollected how they had use of the funds.

"I personally am very conscious of the debt this country owes to Venezuela, how much they helped. A lot of that help assisted my party politically. I am not going to turn my back on Venezuela," Dean said.

On the matter of Cuba, the senior Barrow said this: "Even though what they have is not a perfect democracy in the sense that we understand it, I've been there. Of course, I gone for medical reasons, so I can't tell you I know Cuba, but what I saw - I was - when I was there the last time they were going through the consultation - changes to their constitution. That was being conducted in a manner that struck me as utterly democratic. ... I will say that in my mind there's no doubt, that embargo is illegal and immoral and look how long you di punish the people of Cuba. I could never, ever support that. My son supports it."

Dean Barrow also admitted that his son has been unable to unite the UDP to make it a viable opposition.

“I'm disappointed, I'm worried, I'm anxious, but my disappointment is ... directed at the situation and all those that are responsible for the situation. ... You will never have complete unity. There will always be dissension but Christ man, it is at a level now that is absolutely intolerable. ...

My heart grieves for my son, for my party, but most of all for my country. ...You must have a strong two-party system. You must, no matter who da the government - have strong opposition. ... Bwai, our democracy is hanging by a thread."

Of course, this is because of his UDP. Barrow came to this interview in defense of the Prince son who has been thrown under the proverbial bus by the LOO who would do anything for a smidgen of credibility. Everthing else that Barrow said was a smoke screen for the defense of the dude that lost lots of money at BTL—his prized son.

But Barrow fell short to name the thieves in his incomplete terms of infamy.

No resignation, no real confession and all that Barrow did was release hot air.

www.centralbank.org.bz

PUBLIC NOTICE

Central Bank Announces New Access to its Premises Belize City, 27 June 2022: The Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) advises that effective, Monday, 4 July 2022, visitors will now be required to use its Marine Parade entrance when conducting business at its headquarters.

As a result, access to the compound from the Gabourel Lane entrance will be discontinued at the close of business on Friday, 1 July 2022. The transition to the new entrance at Marine Parade is a procedural change that seeks to ensure the safety and security of staff and lawful visitors to the Central Bank.

The Central Bank remains committed to assuring financial system stability and, in so doing, serving the Belizean public and business community.

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Tourism Making Strides

New Reward Program Strengthening UK Trade Ties/ Latin American Destinations Eye Expansion of Nature Tourism & Increased Airlift and Trade Awareness

By Robin Murray, Will Payne, Sasha Wood Belize has pledged to work closely with the trade as it attempts to promote the destination among UK travellers. The Central American country has met with agents and tour operators including Audley Travel, Explora, Journey Latin America and Intrepid as it looks to drive visitor numbers after the pandemic.

It is also planning a new rewards programme for UK travel agents, with more details to be announced later this year.

Tourism minister Anthony Mahler said the country, along with neighbouring destinations, will continue to lobby airlines for a direct route from the UK to make the journey more straightforward.

“If you live in the USA you probably know about Belize but in the UK that brand awareness is a little bit less, and we’re working with our partners here in the UK to improve it,” he said. The country has seen an increase in demand for branded properties in recent years, with the Alaia Belize – which has 150 luxury rooms – opening in 2021.

The country will also introduce an Elope in Belize campaign, which will be rolled out through the trade and will focus on smaller weddings.

Mahler also discussed the government’s plans to secure direct airlift from Europe to Belize. "This is really key for us," he added. "We are looking at the UK, the Netherlands and Spain and we are having conversations with KLM, BA, Tui and Condor," he said.

"In the next 10 years we hope to attract 750,000-1,000,000 guests globally. From the UK we had 15,000 in 2019 which could increase to 17,000 this year, and if we secure more airlift and a direct flight that could easily double. We have 900 hotels with 9,000 rooms to ensure there is no over tourism and to keep within the boutique aesthetic of the island. There is also a maximum height limit of 250 rooms."

Mahler added Belize’s landscape and history make it an attractive proposition for UK tourists. “We are home to the second largest-reef in the world and also three of the four atolls, the other being in Mexico, and of course the Great Blue Hole,” he said. “And we have over 200 offshore islands all across the country. We are rich with flora and fauna with a dense tropical rainforest, and we also have temples all over the country with the history of the Maya. We also speak English and have a diverse people. In terms of bang for your buck, I guarantee you’d be hard pressed to find a destination that offers all of that.”

Speaking to TTG on Wednesday (15 June), director of toaurism Evan Tillett said a number of other trade

incentives will be launched in the next few months. "We are launching a number of rewards programmes later this year, after last year we did quite a lot of work with agent training schemes, which helped to refresh and revive our trade partners on our product offerings," he added. "We aim to have as just as many agents on the fam trips as we did previously before the pandemic."

Mahler was keen to stress that “sustainability is at the core of everything we do”, with the country in the process of “modernising” its sustainable tourism masterplan alongside the University of Belize.

Growing Latin America’s market share of nature tourism was a major topic of discussion at Lata Expo’s ministerial think tank, attended by tourism ministers from across the region and

specialist tour operators. Attendees addressed the reasons why Latin America is not getting its fair share of the nature tourism market, despite being "the most biodiverse region on the planet", and offered solutions for improvement. Latin Routes’ director Martin Johnson said its data shows Asia and Africa are the region’s biggest competitors in terms of nature tourism, and connectivity is a huge issue for Latin America, with the frequency of flights giving other destinations, such as Kenya, an advantage.

Marketing budgets have previously presented a problem in attracting new visitors, according to Belize’s tourism minister Anthony Mahler, who said: "Governments didn’t see the importance of tourism to their development, but that changed during the pandemic when 50% of GDP was missing and poverty skyrocketed."

Kyte agreed: “Unlike Africa, Latin America is about immersive natural experiences rather than having the Big Five lined up on your second day. The Pantanal is falling into the same trap as India in fixating on specific animals,” he said.

He added Belize still does not have a direct flight from the UK, which is a big challenge, but they are currently in talks with airlines to secure better connectivity.

Ministers from Colombia, Belize and Ecuador joined tour operators including Journey Latin America and Pura Aventura and industry experts to discuss how Latin America can promote itself more effectively as a destination during a think-tank at Lata Expo on Wednesday afternoon (June 15).

They agreed that connectivity to Latin America is one of the key barriers facing the region as they called on airlines to provide more direct flights.

From articles on travelweekly. co.uk, ttgmedia.com

Ministry of Economic Development begins GCF Accreditation Process

June 22, 2022 - The Ministry of Economic Development (MED), Belize’s National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Climate Finance Unit (CFU), is pleased to announce that the GCF has released a first readiness disbursement of US$300,000 for the ministry to seek GCF accreditation.

The readiness project will see the MED undergo an accreditation gap assessment and development of an accompanying action plan to strengthen the entity’s current structure, including its fiduciary standards such as administration, finances, procurement, integrity, and transparency. Also, where relevant internally, some core recommendations from the gap assessment will be implemented that will see the restructuring of the ministry to further its spe-

cialized capacity in driving climate action through actionable mitigation and adaptation projects.

The accreditation of the MED will enable the Government of Belize to access up to US$50 million in grant funding directly from the GCF and other international funding institutions while decreasing the dependency on other entities for access on its behalf. This will allow for more country ownership and national capacity to be built.

Further, the Protect Areas Conservation Trust will act as the delivery partner and assist with the implementation of the project, valued at BZ$1.2 million, and will also support the Belize Social Investment Fund with pre- accreditation assistance and technical support for the Belize National Protected Areas System to access climate finance.

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BELIZE ARCHAEOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 2022 Address by Minister Francis Fonseca SAN IGNACIO HOTEL - JUNE 28, 2022 Distinguished Guests, Members of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Culture and History, Madam President of NICH Merilyn Young, Directors and Staff of the Institute of Archaeology, Presenters, Visitors, Students, Friends of Belize.

Allow me to begin by congratulating all those who have worked so diligently to plan and organize this 18th Annual Belize Archaeology Symposium 2022. I want to particularly recognize and acknowledge the work of the outgoing Director of the Institute of Archaeology Dr. John Morris, the incoming Director Dr. Melissa Badillo and the entire team at IA. I also want to extend a special welcome to all the scholars, researchers, visitors, friends who have travelled from abroad to join us here over the next few days to share their work and research with Belize and the wider Archaeological and Anthropological community.

Two years have passed since the last Symposium due to the Covid Pandemic that has upended our lives and our global community causing tremendous social and economic devastation. As we meet this week here in Belize, our global community remains very much in turmoil and uncertainty.

The Covid Pandemic is now better managed but remains with us. Rising inflation and supply chain disruptions threaten our food and energy security and undermine the growth and development of our most vulnerable nation states. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further exacerbated this already fragile and ominous economic outlook. Despite these challenges, we here in Belize look to the future with optimism and a sense of purpose and urgency.

Belize has 8,867 square miles or 5, 674, 800 acres of land, 12 miles of territorial sea, 200 miles of Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ), untold deposits of petroleum and valuable minerals, and the skill and ingenuity of a 200,000 strong labour force.

It has geographic proximity to and shares the English language with the wealthiest country on earth. We have other large markets like Mexico in our immediate vicinity. We have inherited the preferred and familiar English common law legal system. We have a tourism product second to none.

Amazing sand and sea. Awe inspiring Archaeological sites. We have a visionary farm to table agricultural policy and a renewed focus on Sustainable Development and the Blue Economy. Belize recently negotiated and announced its Blue Bonds Arrangement which is the first of its kind innovatively addressing three global emergencies, Sovereign Debt, Marine Conservation and Financing Flows to combat climate change.

Belize’s Blue Bonds Arrangement has established a model for coordi-

nated and transparent conservation governance integrating state, community, NGO, and private sector best practices. The Blue Bonds Arrangement accelerates Belize’s Eco-Marine conservation programs, elevating the protection of our Barrier Reef System and protecting 30% of our ocean space. The comprehensive Marine Spatial Plan is fully funded for the benefit of long term national development including the wellbeing of fisher folk, coastal communities, tourism, and our cultural community.

This year’s conference themes are: 1. Transformations, Transitional Expressions, and Adaptations during critical periods of Ancient Maya Civilization.

2. Archaeology in Belize-Research Investigation Results.

How timely and relevant in a world undergoing rapid transformation and adapting to change in a time of crisis. Research and theories on the ancient Maya adapting and surviving over several millennia and their eventual fall can undoubtedly yield insightful models for examination and discussion. Societal changes in past civilizations can be instructive. Communal and conflict narratives as rationales for social and political changes are a lesson

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2022 for policy makers as our own societies undergo significant shifts. Just as drought and war played a key role in the decline of the Maya Civilization, today our global community, particularly our poorest and most vulnerable states, continue to be threatened by a collective failure to take urgent, meaningful action on climate change as well as the actions and decisions of world leaders who have demonstrated little regard for human rights and the rule of law.

We at NICH are extremely proud of this Annual Symposium. It provides a unique opportunity for sharing knowledge and information and for engaging in meaningful discourse on Archaeological, Anthropological, Social, Cultural, and Historical developments in Belize.

Over the past year, NICH has been forced to become more efficient and effective in carrying out its mandate.

We have had to retool and restructure in the face of significant budgetary constraints. Despite these challenges, we have invested significant resources in the development and maintenance of our Archaeological Reserves, the Museum Of Belize, the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, and our Houses of Culture across the Country.

The Belizean people are our nation’s greatest strength.

Our diverse history and ethnicity.

Our unique cultural heritage.

Our shared national identity.

Belize’s National Culture Policy provides a framework to ensure investment in Arts and Culture, the promotion of education and the empowerment of our people. I look forward to the exciting and informative presentations that will be delivered by our distinguished presenters over the next 3 days. Let us emerge from this Symposium better informed, more inspired and fully committed to the work that lies ahead.

BELIZE PARTICIPATES IN 52ND ANNUAL CDB MEETING AND IMF REGIONAL EVENT The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) held its 52nd Board of Governors meeting in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, from June 13 to 16, 2022. Belize was represented by Hon. Christopher Coye, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, as Alternate Governor of Belize to the CDB; and Dr. Osmond Martinez, CEO, Economic Development, as Belize's Executive Director to CDB. In addition to the annual report of activities and financial affairs of the Bank, the board discussed development challenges facing the region, including matters of project implementation, multi-dimensional vulnerability, global inflation, food and energy security, climate and concessionary finance.

Minister Coye also held bilateral meetings with the United Kingdom, Canada and Suriname. The latter meetings were focused on advocating for Belize’s eligibility for financing from the International Development Association, an arm of the World Bank that aims to reduce poverty by offering highly concessionary loans for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities and improve people’s living conditions.

Thereafter, Minister Coye attended the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Capacity Building Partnerships for a More Resilient Caribbean meeting with Caribbean member countries on June 17, 2022, in Bridgetown, Barbados. This event centred on the IMF’s newly established Resiliency and Sustainability Trust in respect of which Belize, as a vulnerable small state, is eligible for up to US$94 million in long-term highly concessionary financing subject to certain qualifying criteria. These funds would allow Belize to make direct and impactful investments in climate change and pandemic preparedness measures, such as energy security, food security and climate adaptation.

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next year. Furthermore, the public is reminded that the opening of the lobster fishing season will remain from July 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2023.

The Belize Fisheries Department is committed to the execution of community engagements during this year and in early 2023, to gather additional inputs and recommendations from fishers and fishers’ organizations, which will help to guide the further strengthening of lobster regulations for Belize.

Fishers and fishers’ organizations

are strongly encouraged to contact the Belize Fisheries Department at telephone number 224-4552 or by email (fisheries_department@fisheries.gov. bz) for any clarifications they may require or to arrange for a meeting to discuss the new regulations and to provide further inputs and recommendations.

The Fisheries Department is thankful to the fishing community for their continued support to the improved management and conservation of the fishery resources of Belize.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES The Belize Fisheries Department held a National Spiny Lobster Stock Assessment Workshop from June 20–24, 2022 in Belize City in partnership with Environmental Defense Fund and with expert support from Cuba’s Centro de Investigaciones Pesqueras (CIP)/ Center for Fisheries Research). The workshop convened scientists, fishery managers, and other stakeholders to conduct a scientific assessment of the spiny lobster population in Belize to inform the sustainable management of the lobster fishery.

The workshop benefited from expert technical support from Ms. Ofelia Morales Fadragas, a lobster expert from CIP; Dr. Kendra Karr, Senior Scientist from Environmental Defense Fund and input from representatives of the Belize Fisheries Department, Environmental Defense Fund, Toledo Institute for Development and Environment, Belize Audubon Society, Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association, Wildlife Conservation Society, and The Nature Conservancy.

During the workshop, participants analyzed the status of the lobster fishery based on fishery-dependent data collected over more than a decade, using scientific performance indicators and reference points defined as part of Belize’s adaptive management framework. The workshop also provided an opportunity for Ms. Morales Fadragas and fishery managers and scientists in Belize to exchange experiences and tools to improve spiny lobster management in the region, and to continue to promote ties between Cuba and Belize around marine conservation, fisheries

management, and other priority areas for both countries.

The exercise culminated in a ceremony held on Friday, June 24 at Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza in which Ms. Morales Fadragas presented the key findings of the lobster assessment. Remarks were provided by Ms. Kennedy Carrillo, CEO of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation; Mr. Rigoberto Quintana, Acting Fisheries Administrator; and Her Excellency Maria Caridad Balaguer Labrada, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Belize.

Belize Fisheries Department and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation would like to express its gratitude to Ms. Morales Fadragas, CIP, the Republic of Cuba, Environmental Defense Fund, and the workshop participants for supporting a robust assessment of the lobster population in Belize.

Spiny Lobster Dimension Regulation Postponed The Belize Fisheries Department, Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation takes this opportunity to inform the fishing community and the general public that selected provisions of Statutory Instrument 128 of 2021, including amendments to the Spiny lobster regulations will be implemented in a phased approach. This strategy has become necessary given the outcomes of recent engagements with several fishing communities across the country.

The implementation of the amended lobster regulations that establish a new lobster carapace length of 3.25 inches, a minimum tail weight of 4.5 ounces, and a lobster trap escape gap of 2 1/8 inches will be deferred until

Acute Psychiatric Unit Reopens at Western Regional Hospital June 24, 2022 - The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce the reopening of the Acute Psychiatric Unit, which was closed due to multiple challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Situated on the grounds of the Western Regional Hospital, the unit provides services for mentally ill patients who become acutely ill and cannot be managed at home or within their community. The ministry recognizes the importance of mental health services such as the reduction of the risk of chronic diseases related to stress, anxiety and substance abuse. Mental health services can also save lives and improve the outlook of persons who may feel hopeless and lost.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness aims to continue strengthening the mental health services being provided in Belize.

Pomona & San Juan Villages, Stann Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 31st August 2022. Public Auction Sales will expire fortnightly within this period on the dates and times listed on the website, until the properties are sold.

1. Lot No. 238 Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 238 situated along the Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + front deck and lot [795.603 square meters] situate along the Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek, the freehold property of Ms. Tanya M. Chavarria.)

2. Lot 80 San Juan Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 696.666 S.M. being Lot 80 situate in San Juan Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: [990 sq. ft.]: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [696.666 S.M.] situate in San Juan Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Maria Maldonado.

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE”

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

VACANCY FOR LEGAL SECRETARY / PARALEGAL We are seeking a legal secretary / paralegal to join our team in a full-time role. The successful candidate should have at least 4 years’ work experience, excellent attention to detail, research skills, the ability to work under pressure and great communication and organization skills. Prior experience working with a law firm would be an asset but is not a requirement.

You should also be dedicated and a team player and willing to work flexible hours. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a skilled, hard-working team in a top law firm where you will expand your skills and knowledge within the industry.

Computer skills include proficiency in: MS Office Suite, PCLaw and Amicus.

Being Bilingual would be an asset. An Associate Degree is preferred.

Send application with curriculum vitae, no later than 15th July, 2022 to: Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 234 Belize City Belize

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Mi Jardín Por Ricardo Moguel Rosado Con paso lento por el pasar de los anos, todos los días cruzo el mismo umbral del amanecer. Con paso firme, todos los días cruzo el mismo patio con el mismo jardín. Ya viejo, solo y abandonado, las flores son mis más fieles compañeras.

Las acaricio visualmente, entablamos comunicación. Sin palabras y silencio, dicen más que yo. Saco las hierbas que las acompañan, los echo en una cubeta, dan las gracias.

Palabras y silencio alternando. Y así camina el sol sobre mi cabeza. Es sol o piedra, pesa mucho para mis hombros cansados.

En el costado sur del jardín hay un árbol de guaya saludando a los palomos. El vecino coco más viejo que yo está tratando de rayar el sol.

Parece tener éxito y sus palmeras saludan a todo mundo en el parque.

Ya cansada no puede sostener los coquitos por mucho tiempo y los desaloja. La vieja palma llora porque su pareja falleció la semana pasada sin despedirse. Como extrañan la lluvia.

Las ardillas saltando en las Limonarias leyendo el Laberinto de la Soledad de Octavio Paz. Nunca vi tanta destreza. No saludan. Discuten el contenido con mucha referencia al Realismo Mágico, surreal-

ismo y México de aquel entonces.

Muy interesante y sigo anonadado.

Quiero oír si van a mencionar a mi pueblo en el contexto de la charla. No, no se llama Macondo. Las ardillas ven mi sombra y suben la palmera para llegar al sol.

Las hormigas arduamente destruyendo los árboles para su bienestar. Miles de ellas marchando como soldados de Franco llevando un pedazo de hoja cada una. Van en filas de diez o más todo lo ancho del patio que es relativamente grande.

Nadie detiene su marcha, ni Hemingway ni Gabo Márquez. ¿Para quién doblan las campanas? Saltan la barda y desaparecen en el patio del vecino.

Las nubes peleando con el viento. El sol escondiéndose de la lluvia. Las palabras bailando sobre el comal. Palabras y silencio alternando. Luchando con las armas de inteligencia. La orquídea negra que no es negra y la piedra que es sol. El manifestó de los olvidados.

Escrita con sangre y lágrimas. Los mangos luchando contra el viento.

Apegándose a su raíz es derrotado y comido. Triste final a la bella fruta.

Belice forjada en un crisol Ingles. 3 siglos no nos convirtieron en ingleses. 4000 años es mucho más fuerte y presente. Mi sangre viene

de cerca. Rehusó la de lejos. La piedra y el maíz forjaron mi cultura.

La caoba bien plantada baila con el viento. La noche de la iguana. La guaya se ríe de ella. Las dos son libres. Nutren ideas de libertad y patriotismo. Discuten con los loros que nunca se callan. Los arboles sabios prefieren el silencio. Los monos los abandonaron. Sin piedad el viento azota los mangos. Los obligan a caer en la cesta de la mesa. Como el maya caído, vuela a la sombra de la selva.

El sol se duerme en los pechos de la luna. Los loros se callan, comen y se van. Son aves libres como debe ser. Y así comienza mi día cada día.

Nunca estaré solo porque tengo mi pequeño universo solo mío. Con compañeros como Márquez, Paz, Borge, Kafka, Kierkegaard, Sarte y su esposa Simone de Beavoir, y muchos más, no hay tiempo de estar solo. 4000 años de vivir en Belice me hizo fuerte. Me acostumbre.

Y las flores tienen vida. Una belleza indeleble. No se van. Son mis fieles compañeras. Pronto voy a desaparecer como la palmera. Nací para morir. Este va a ser el viaje más interesante. En vez de echarme agua bendita échenme Mezcal. No pido más. Las flores se quedan y encontrarán a otro que los quiera más que yo. No se quedarán solos y abandonadas.

LET US RECALL Prayer To The Holy Spirit

DENISE BARROW - Missing House meetings (ALL House Sittings in memory) - Absent from her job - Not Representing the people of Queen Square as she swore - Paid taxpayers’ dollars to ride a bike - Nephew Shyne is happy to count on her vote - Patt, Tracy and Faber silent on the issue - ALL UDPs support this Gapi move - Queen’s Square deserves better - Belize deserves respect

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

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

Thank You Holy Spirit.

F.C.U.

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2022 LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Audelio Canas is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Las Margaritas” located on Princess Diana Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Roque R Canul is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Olimar Mini Shop” located in Nuevo San Juan, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Emma Castillo is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Eagle’s Cool Spot” located on Royal Palm Avenue, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Laniel Garcia is applying for a Night Club Liquor License to be operated at “D’Gym Sports Bar” located at # 36 Guadalupe Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Anwar G. Mengibar is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “KZ’s Bistro” located at # 74 Church Street, Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Gabriela D. Salgado is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Smokeez Seaside Restaurant & Bar” located at # 63 Seashore Drive, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Keyshia V. Henderson is applying for Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Country Side Eatery” located at 2.5 Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Deliry Mis is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “The Colmado Store” located at # 3745 C.A. Blvd., Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES & VEHICLES Countrywide

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 11th September 2022. Public Auction Sales will expire fortnightly on the dates and times listed on the website until these properties are sold.

1. Parcel No. 258 MiDugee Street, Esperanza, Cayo District:

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

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Esperanza

23

258

The freehold property of Mr. Alfred Serano.

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Punta Gorda

4

1710

The freehold property of Ms. Elizabeth Borland.

2. Parcel No. 292 Corner Nurse Cerafina Gamboa Street and a Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

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

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

1

315

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

San Estevan

Dangriga South

31

292

The freehold property of Mr. Augusto Angel Blanco.

The freehold property of Mr. Joseph Roches.

3. Lot No. 242 Toucan Street, Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 242 (812.607 S.M.) situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District and described as shown by Plan no. 91 of 1996 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing thereon. The freehold property of Mr. Juan Coc, Ms. Jeanne Longsworth and Mr. Armin Arana.

4. Lot No. 592 Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 592 (692.710 S.M.) situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District and described as shown by Plan no. 355 of 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing thereon. The freehold property of Ms. Denise Foreman.

5. Parcel No. 635 Steadfast Village, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Valley Community/Alta Vista

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635

15. Parcel No. 1142 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

San Jose Palmar

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1142

The freehold property of Ms. Marisa Perera & Mr. Carlos Perera 16. Parcel No. 2492 Oak Street, Halls Layout, Corozal Town, Corozal District :

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Corozal North

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2492

The freehold property of Mr. Yasin Shoman & Ms. Ruth Shoman 17. Parcel No. 158 Sunset Park, 8 ½ Miles George Price Hwy, Western Paradise, Belize District:

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

The freehold property of Mr. Frans Faux.

6. Bacab Eco Park, Ridge Lagoon Residential Estate, Burrell Boom Road, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Ladyville/Lord’s Bank

BLOCK 16

PARCEL

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

64

Placencia North

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2842

The freehold property of Mr. Francis Smith & Maria Smith/Messrs. BACAB Eco - Park

Ladyville/Lord’s Bank

The freehold property of Mr. Ajinder Singh Garcha 19. Parcels Nos. 639 &640 San Estevan, Orange Walk District:

7. Parcels Nos. 4278 & 4279 Teakettle Village, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

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

BLOCK 16

PARCEL

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

6969

San Estevan

1

639 & 640

The freehold property of Ms. Stella Marie Rudon 8. Parcel No. 2871 first subdivision south of Airstrip, western side of Placencia Road, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District:

The freehold property of Mr. Manuel Jesus Blanco and Mr. Agusto Blanco) 20. Parcel No. 16/1 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

San Estevan

4

16/1

Placencia North

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2871

The leasehold property of Ms. Irma Olivera

The freehold property of Mr. Sidney Lopez & Ms. Valarie Godoy 9. 147.228 Acres, San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District:

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

10. Parcel No. 2911 Cedar Street, Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

San Ignacio North

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2911

The freehold property of Ms. Adelita Zaiden.

11.Lot No. 400 Savannah Road, Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 400 situate along Savannah Road, Independence Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. The freehold property of Ms. Maria J. Rodriguez) 12. Parcel No. 461 George Price Highway, Unitedville, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Society Hall

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461

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

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

Caledonia Village

1

PARCEL 244

The freehold property of Messrs. Chico’s Company Limited 22. Lot No. 13 Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District:

All that piece of land containing 836.013 square meters being Lot No. 13 situate in Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. The freehold property of Mr. Jose O. Raudaules & Ms. Rixy G. Ramirez 23. Parcels 1682, 1683 and 1684 Linda Vista Estate, off George Price Highway, Belize City, Belize:

REGISTRATION SECTION St. Martin de Porres West

BLOCK

PARCEL

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1682, 1683 & 1684

The freehold property of Mrs. Marissa Sosa & Mr. Godfrey Sosa.

The freehold property of Mr. Ulric L. Willoughby.

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14 Specific Procurement Notice Belize Defense Force Troop Lifting Vehicles Nº CABEI-G-006-2147/2022 One Stage-One Envelope

June 24, 2022 1.

SOURCE OF RESOURCES The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), as part of the services it provides to its beneficiary partner countries, is granting full financing for the Procurement of Ten (10) Troop Lifting Vehicles within the framework of the Belize Integral Security Program.

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EXECUTING AGENCY AND BUYER OF THE BIDDING PROCESS Buyer’s background The Executing Body (EB) for the BISP is the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment. The MED will be responsible for the execution of the Programme and all its components, reporting all progress to CABEI and ensure the execution of each component under the terms established for CABEI formulation and approval. The execution of BISP components will be carried out by the Co-Executors: Belize Police Department, Belize Defense Force, Belize Coast Guard and National Forensic Science Services.

The Ministry of Economic Development is responsible for the present Procurement process for which it invites suppliers of goods and services to submit bids for this procurement in a sealed envelope.

The Supplier will be selected and awarded in accordance with the procedures of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration as established in the Procurement Policy for Procurement of Goods, Works, Services and Consultancies with CABEI resources and its Regulations, (DI-52/2020 and PRE-40/2021) which can be found on the following web site: https://www.bcie.org.

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3.1

PRESENTATION OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS General Objectives of the Procurement: Acquisition of ten (10) Troop Lifting Vehicles for the Belize Defense Force.

3.2 The Buyer makes available to interested parties all the documentation related to this Procurement necessary for the preparation of bids.

Such information will be available free of charge: a. For download on the Ministry of Economic Development’s Website: www.med.gov.bz/bisp-tenders and the Ministry of Finance’s Procurement Portal https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do. b. Additional information regarding the preparation of proposals can be communicated by emailed to: procurementofficer.bisp@med.gov. bz and copied to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz

Any cost to obtain printed documents are Non-Refundable. The nominal charge amounts needed are to cover printing and shipping costs.

3.3 Bids for this invitation to bid shall be received no later than July 27, 2022, until 9:00 a.m. at the following physical address below 3.4 Bids must be sent to the address below. Bids will not be permitted in electronic form and no late bids will be accepted. Bids shall be opened publicly, in the presence of the representatives designated by the Bidder, at the address listed below on July 27, 2022, at 9:15 a.m.

3.5 All Bids must be accompanied by one “Bid Maintenance Declaration”.

3.6 The address mentioned above is: Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme #1904 Constitution Drive, 2nd Floor, Unit 3 Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone: 501-826-6102 Ref: Belize Integral Security Programme (Nº CABEI-G-006-2147/2022)

NOTICE

Continued from page 13 24. No. 1 Cor. Talawalla & Edwin Park Streets, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Ladyville/Lords Ban

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3806

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

25. No. 2325 Unity Boulevard, Belmopan, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Belmopan

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736 & 737

The freehold properties of Mr. Jahangir Abadi.

26. Parcel No. 2889 within first subdivision south Placencia Airstrip, Placencia, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Placencia North

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2889

The freehold property of Mr. Martin Galvez.

27. Parcel No. 111 corner Igret & Jabird Streets, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Orange Walk Town

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111

The freehold property of Mr. Martin Galvez.

28. Parcel No. 430/1 Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Big Falls/Golden Stream

42

430/1

The leasehold property of Mr. Modesto Sanchez.

29. Parcel No. 1533 corner East Canal & Prince Streets, Belize City, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Albert/Mesop

45

1533

The freehold property of Mr. Jose Arturo Gallego, surety for BSA Global Shipping Limited 30. Parcel No. 1081 Gabourel Lane, Belize City, District District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Fort George/Pickstock

45

1081

The freehold property of Ms. Sandra Mahler and Mr. Wilhelm Miguel guarantor for Messrs. Bel-Caribe Communications Limited.

VEHICLES:

2019 Geat Wall Wingle 5

1999 MCI 1 Door Bus

1999 Blue Bird Bus

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE” TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

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

2022

Date

VERA CORPORATION

08th June, 2022

NewMile Universal Inc.

15th June, 2022

GRINNY CORPORATION

15th June, 2022

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

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: Bahia Management, Ltd. – 18th June, 2022 Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

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Taiwan-Belize Mandarin Program Commenced at the National Police Training Academy (NPTA) of Belize Police Department

BY ORDER OF CHARGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED a statutory body formed and registered under the Credit Union Act, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, and whose registered office is situated at No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City, Belize District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Chargee under and by virtue of a Charge registered at the Land Registry between RUTH STAINE DAWSON (Chargor) of the first part, SHARRYN DAWSON (Borrower) of the second part and HRCU (Chargee) of the third part.

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

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

SCHEDULE The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to promote the Mandarin language in Belize. On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, the Embassy and National Police Training Academy (NPTA), held an inauguration ceremony for the Taiwan-Belize Mandarin Program in Belmopan. H.E. Ambassador David Kuan-Chou Chien of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Mr. Kevin Arthurs, CEO of Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industry, Mr. Bart Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Belize Police Department and Mr. Leslie Wade, Director of NPTA, jointly participated in the ceremony. The first mandarin class officially started after the ceremony.

Both CEO Kevin Arthurs and Deputy Commissioner Bart Jones thanked the Government of Taiwan and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), for providing police officers of Belize with the opportunities of taking Mandarin classes, as well as learning about the beauty of the Mandarin language and the culture of Taiwan. CEO Arthurs especially pointed out that

Mandarin has become one of the most important languages in the global community. Deputy Commissioner Jones encouraged all police officers to take the advantage of the classes to learn conversational Mandarin.

H.E. Ambassador Chien expressed his gratitude to all officers of Belize Police Department for protecting and safeguarding the lives and property of Belizean people, and stated that the partnership and friendship between Belize and Taiwan is rock-solid and strong. Many bilateral projects and programs have been successfully implemented for the past 33 years. Those projects will bond Belize and Taiwan even further and enable the partnership between the two countries and peoples to grow closer and more prosperous.

The Taiwan Embassy indicates that through the Taiwan-Belize Mandarin Program and many other cooperation projects, Taiwan continues to partner with Belize in its unwavering pursuit of upgrading and diversifying Belize’s economy and national development during the post-pandemic. (E)

Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading Project – Construction Notice 16 June 2022

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing wishes to remind the general public of the ongoing road works along the Philip Goldson Highway and the Remate Road Bypass which are expected to be completed by August 2023. Road users are reminded that the Crooked Tree Roundabout is now fully opened to traffic and are advised to traverse the circle properly, drive with caution and follow all traffic signs.

The MIDH appreciates the patience and understanding of the public as it undertakes these works and strongly urges drivers to adhere to the legal speed limits, be courteous of pedestrians and other road users and to refrain from driving under the influence.

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Parcel 689, Block 42 in the Punta Gorda Registration Section situate at No. 6 Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of RUTH STAINE DAWSON, surety for SHARRYN DAWSON. DATED this 28th day of June 2022 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 E-mail: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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Village Council Elections 2022 Victory with PlanBelize 146 Villages Corozal – Toledo

“THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN PLANBELIZE”

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Qatar’s SG of Foreign Affairs Visits

Hon. Ramon Cervantes, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, today welcomed H.E. Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, on an official visit to Belize as part of a regional tour.

The visit saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations, which enabled the convening of the first political consultation meeting.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, economic and commercial affairs including investment and postCOVID economic recovery, regional and multilateral issues, and cooperation in areas of energy, education, and infrastructure. The status of several other cooperation agreements was

Government of Belize Receives an Extensive Profile to Transform its Food Systems The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) held its 52nd Board of Governors meeting in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, from June 13 to 16, 2022.

Belize was represented by Hon. Christopher Coye, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, as Alternate Governor of Belize to the CDB; and Dr. Osmond Martinez, CEO, Economic Development, as Belize's Executive Director to CDB. In addition to the annual report of activities and financial affairs of the Bank, the board discussed development challenges facing the region, including matters of project implementation, multi-dimensional vulnerability, global inflation, food and energy security, climate and concessionary finance.

Minister Coye also held bilateral meetings with the United Kingdom, Canada and Suriname. The latter meetings were focused on advocating for Belize’s eligibility for financing from the International Development Association, an arm of the World Bank that aims to reduce poverty by offering highly concessionary loans for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities and improve people’s living conditions.

Thereafter, Minister Coye attended the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Capacity Building Partnerships for a More Resilient Caribbean meeting with Caribbean member countries on June 17, 2022, in Bridgetown, Barbados. This event centred on the IMF’s newly established Resiliency and Sustainability Trust in respect of which Belize, as a vulnerable small state, is eligible for up to US$94 million in long-term highly concessionary financing subject to certain qualifying criteria. These funds would allow Belize to make direct and impactful investments in climate change and pandemic preparedness measures, such as energy security, food security and climate adaptation.

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2022 reviewed and both sides recommitted to the completion and signing of those agreements, covering visa-waiver exchange and cooperation in education and culture.

A bilateral meeting was also held with Hon. Julius Espat, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, to explore cooperation in housing and infrastructure.

The visit concluded with a symbolic handing-over ceremony for the Plant a Million Trees Initiative in which the Government of Belize donated five species of plants representative of Belize that can survive the environmental conditions of Qatar. This initiative forms part of Qatar’s goal to plant one million trees before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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THINK ABOUT IT PATT AND BARROW DID A WORTHLESS THING Last week, a judge of the Supreme Court handed down a decision that Hugo Patt was to be awarded one hundred and forty-five thousand dollars.

This decision arose from the publication of the Report concerning the scandal that erupted over the previous government shenanigans with public property. It emerged that the UDP government had been selling government vehicles to former UDP Ministers and cronies at giveaway prices.

The then Prime Minister as Minister of Finance was the one signing and approving the sales of government vehicles without going to a public auction or placing any public advertisement for sale of vehicles. In fact, it is unlawful to sell government vehicles which are in good condition or which are relatively new.

Former UDP Minster, Hugo Patt was fingered as one of several persons who was approved by his Prime Minister to purchase an expensive government vehicle at a cheap price.

When the Report of Inquiry into the scandal was made public, Patt sued as well as then Prime Minister, Dean Barrow. Their lawsuit was NOT that the vehicles were not sold at cheap prices. Their lawsuit was that the Report had adverse comments and statements and that they were not given an opportunity to respond.

The law is that every person has a right to know what allegations or adverse comments are being said or published about them. And they have a right to be allowed to respond.

The Supreme Court was simply upholding what is the law. The Supreme Court is NOT saying Patt did not buy an expensive government vehicle at a very cheap price. Neither is the court saying Barrow as Prime Minister did NOT approve all the questionable sales of government vehicles. As such, Patt and Barrow at no time are claiming that they are not guilty of serious wrong doing. They are simply hiding behind a legal technicality which required the investigating committee to have notified them of what would be in the Report, i.e., the Report findings and to ask them for their response to the Report.

In Dean Barrow’s application to the Supreme Court, please note he was asking the court to quash the whole Report, meaning nothing in the Report was to remain public.

The Supreme Court said NO WAY. The media has not been properly explaining what are the facts. This is important, so that the public can be clear as to what wrong doings were going on with government vehicles.

We are a little disturbed with the reporting by Love FM. Their reports include extensive interviews with the former Prime Minister and gives the impression that somehow they won a victory in court. Neither he nor Patt went close to the real issue which is the cheap sale of expensive government vehicles by Barrow to his Ministers and political cronies.

We hope the government lawyers will find grounds to appeal the amount of taxpayers’ money which have been awarded to Barrow and Patt. We consider the amounts excessive and the public are unhappy that they should get such money for a mere technicality, even though they had done a worthless thing.

ANOTHER MISUNDERSTANDING A section of the local television media, in their news reported on a public interest matter. Their news report last week was to the effect – will such and such a person be fired for standing up to the Prime Minister.

This is so false and so wrong.

In a moment of urgency, the Prime Minister called a public officer concerning why a quantity of imported flowers and roses were held up at the Corozal border. The longer those imported items were delayed in the heat of the day, the quicker they were likely to dry up. This could result in a possible lawsuit to the government.

The Prime Minister was alerted to the situation by one of his Ministers. When the Prime Minister called and spoke to the public officer, after a brief conversation, the public officer hung up on the Prime Minister.

This is outrageous and unacceptable.

The UDP and the Public Service Union are wrong and irresponsible to twist this situation into something else. They are succeeding in turning the matter into trying to make it solely an issue that the Prime Minister was attempting to force the public officer to allow the items into the country wrongfully.

That is a side issue. If the P.M. or any Minister makes a request to a public officer to do something which the officer should not do, the officer can politely ask that the matter be taken up with his Head of Department or a more senior public officer. There is no excuse to cut short a telephone call from the Prime Minister of the country.

The public officer should be disciplined. This is an important principle which must be made clear. No public officer can be rude, discourteous and unhelpful to any member of the public or any senior government official or Minister of government.

We must have public officers who serve all of us in a professional manner with a degree of respect and helpfulness, or should we allow our country to sink further in the drain?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA On Monday, the 4th of July, the United States of America will celebrate its independence. This followed a formal Declaration of Independence in 1776 after successfully defeating the then colonial British government.

America went on to become the most prosperous and, later on, the most powerful

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nation on Earth.

This otherwise impressive history has been checkered and stained with their support of rightwing dictatorship, their assassinations of left wing, socialists and progressive leaders around the world and their unwavering support of the brutality of the Israel government against Palestinians.

America remains the most dynamic democracy in the world, with all its faults and its inability to rise above the partisan divide of the Republican and Democratic parties, which alternate between governing their nation.

It is interesting that America’s neighbors to its south – Mexico and Central America have been living with major poverty and squalor for umpteen of decades with no substantial help from the USA. While in an instant, America commits billions of dollars to dubious wars, invasions, illegal occupations and destruction all across the globe. If you think the Russia/Ukraine war is an evil thing, think back on America’s horrific history.

That said, happy Birthday America.

PUBLIC SERVICE UNION – 100 YEARS Congratulations are in order to the leaders of the Public Service Union, its members and supporters as they celebrate their centenary.

It is an honor and privilege to be a public officer, and we salute all public officers who work hard to help Belizeans get the services they deserve and who pay their salaries through taxes.

We were thinking; one hundred years ago was 1922, a mere three years after the biggest riots occurred in tiny Belize Town by soldiers returning from the end of the first World War and determined not to tolerate British racism in our country.

Whatever public service in existence in 1922 would have been small and would consist of mostly British personnel. There weren’t likely to have been any worker’s union at that time.

The nationalist movement emerged in 1950 and grew on the extensive work and mobilization of the existing worker’s union.

This is a pattern which repeated itself throughout the English-speaking Caribbean countries. For sure, in the 1940’s and 1950’s, all heads of government departments were British.

Belize achieved self-government in 1965.

The employees of the government were officially public servants. We are not certain when they changed from public servants to public officers. John Longworth, a career public officer who rose through the ranks to become a Permanent Secretary, is in his eighties or nineties and is alive with his sharp memory and is living in Belmopan.

Other very knowledgeable public officers still around to help, with some history would be Jose Coye (former public officer and government Minister), Sandra Hall (former Permanent Secretary), William Bill Tillett (former PSU President and Permanent Secretary), Bobby Leslie, career public officer and Cabinet Secretary, Reynaldo Malick (former PSU President), David Cruz (former Diplomat and Permanent Secretary) and, perhaps, even David Gibson who was former Permanent Secretary and Financial Secretary, although he is still a relatively young man.

COST OF LIVING – HUGE PROBLEM Covid, inflation and the Russia/Ukraine war has pushed the cost of goods and services in the world to ever increasing heights… Everybody di bawl.

In Belize, we are feeling the financial pressure. It’s hard, it’s hard, especially back da yard.

The authorities cannot throw up their hands in despair and frustration. The Prime Minister did a good thing against the punishing prices of diesel and regular gasoline.

There has to be a dynamic committee which is constantly monitoring the prices of everything, especially food and foodstuffs and ingredients even if we need to subsidize basic food and constantly do price controls.

Cost of living has become a huge burden, and there is no end in sight, so we must put up a fight. Every problem has a solution.

FONTO, BADMAN, MAN A YAAD Man a Yaad? What di heck is that?

Man a Yaad is presumably a Jamaican term, meaning a man in the yard, or da man rule the yard. We will ask and find out.

For months, Man a Yaad has been one of the most popular drinks among young men, especially so called street youths. It is considered a sex drink, something like when Guiness was the sexually potent acceptable stout. “Guiness Brings Out the Power in You”.Ain’t talking about brain power or financial power.

Man a Yaad has a high alcohol content. We need to hear from the Ministry of Health and certainly from the Medical Association, which jumped on the anti-marijuana band wagon.

Then there is Bad Man. This too is a popular drink among workers and young persons. It is a strong alcoholic drink. We are told that there is a $3.00 small plastic bottle and a $5.00 small plastic bottle. These are selling like crazy. People are getting high, drunk on $3.00 strong rum.

And there is Fonto. Fonto is tobacco leaf sold at Chinese shops, for like a shilling.

It is used to wrap weed for smoking. These look like a terrible health problem, smoking tobacco leaf directly into the lungs along with cannabis. Again, we need to hear from the Ministry of Health.

IF U KYANT MEK GOOD… If you can’t make good, don’t make bad.

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Central Information Technology Office Ministry of Finance

Corner Dry Creek Mountain View Boulevard Belmopan

Telephones: 501 822-2406/08-20708 • Email: contact@cito.gov.bz

TENDER FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL AND AIR CONDITION SYSTEMS AT THE CENTRAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE 1.

separately:

Tenders are invited from Electrical and AC companies for the monthly maintenance or as needed of the Electrical, and Door and Fire Alarm Systems and for the quarterly maintenance of the Air Condition Systems at the Belize National ICT Center and Sub Office in Belmopan.

a.

Travel and subsistence

b.

Diagnosing issues that require a call out but no remedial work such as a circuit breaker tripping

2.

Procurement of the services will be conducted through Open Tendering Procedures.

3.

The contractor will be expected to provide prompt and efficient operation and maintenance of the complete Electrical, Door and Fire Alarm, and AC systems for one (1) year commencing September 1st, 2022, and ending August 31st, 2023.

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Any costs related to the preparation and submission of tender bids are the sole responsibility of the tenderer.

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Requirements:

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Eligibility Criteria

a.

The Tenderer should have executed at least five (5) similar work contracts over the past 3 years.

b.

The Tenderer should have at least 5 full-time employees on staff specifically trained for operation and maintenance services of Electrical, Door and Fire Alarm Systems, and AC systems. The full list of the employees, viz., name, age, designation, qualifications, and experience should be attached with the Technical Bid.

c.

9.

a.

The successful tender will be expected to provide the following Electrical and AC Maintenance Services: Electrical Maintenance Program 1. All equipment shall be maintained as per the guidelines of the manufacturer.

2. Inspect, clean, and test all components of the electrical distribution system, such as circuit breakers panels, and switch gears.

3. Inspect, clean, and test the fire alarm, door alarm, emergency lighting systems, and all lights and lens in the buildings.

4. Inspect, clean, and test the hydrogen detector system.

5. Repair or replace all electrical components relating to the distribution system, fire and door alarm systems, and lighting systems as needed during the routine monthly service.

6. Repair or replace all electrical components relating to lights, light fixtures, switches, and outlets as reported by the Customer, within three (3) working days of notification.

7. Immediately notify the customer of any urgent repairs that are needed for the emergency lights, fire alarm, door alarm, and breaker panels and take corrective action immediately or no later than 24 hours of notification of the customer.

8. Submission of reports after inspection and works have been completed.

The reports should be submitted in both hard and electronic formats.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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13. d.

Clean and replace dust stop air filters as per manufacturer recommendations or as needed.

Application of Algae tablets, bleach, and liquid additives in condensation lines and moist areas of the air conditioning system.

Check the entire system for unusual operating conditions, such as excessive noise, condensation, ice build-up, loose insulation, and correct any defects as required.

Check thermostats to ensure they are in proper working order. Operational checks to be carried out and adjustments calibration made as required.

Check evaporator and condenser, blowing out of coils with high-pressure washer and cleaning solution.

Clean drain pan and all drain pipelines.

Check refrigerant and line for leakage. Inspection of the compressor, all piping, joints, and system components. Conduct pressure checking as required.

Check all motors and shaft bearings for incidence of wear and replace if needed.

Check the condition of all contacts in motors and controls. Ensure tightness of all connections and check evidence of over-heating. Correct as may be required.

Touch up, partial or complete painting as may be required to prevent corrosion.

Clean diffuser grills.

Check ductwork and insulation and replace if needed.

Submit a detailed report after each service maintenance

The company should be capable of offering a 24 hours on-call service for air conditioners and electrical and fire alarm systems to respond to unanticipated emergencies, particularly in the server room.

The following services should be included in the financial offer and should not be billed

Letters of Good Standing from: a.

Belize Tax Service

b.

Belize Companies Registry

c.

Belize Social Security Board

b.

Current Trade License

c.

Evidence of five (5) similar past jobs/contracts over the past three (3) years.

d.

Two references

e.

Evidence of Electric License for the electricians who will be servicing the electrical systems over the term of the contract.

f.

Evidence of Certification in Air Condition maintenance for the AC technicians who will be servicing the AC systems over the term of the contract.

Evaluation Criteria Bidders will be evaluated according to: a. Capacity: formal academic qualification and Certification in related field

Air Conditioner Maintenance Program – CITO Building Corner Mountain View Blvd and Dry Creek Street

5.

All Tenders shall include the following:

9.

b.

Specific Experience: Experience in providing the service requested

c.

Past Performance: Similar Jobs undertook in the past three (3) years

d.

Integrity: On the information provided in respect of business certificates

e.

Financial Offer

Only bids that satisfy the Eligibility Criteria will have their Technical and Financial Offers reviewed. The bid will be assessed on a weighted average – 50% for Technical Merit and 50% for Financial Offer.

10. Price should be inclusive of General Sales Tax (GST) payment of 12.5%.

11. Additional information can be obtained from Ian Smith at Tel: 828-5169 or by email at Ian. Smith@CITO.gov.bz.

12. Questions shall be type-written in English and shall be sent via email to the following address: securitytenders2022@cito.gov.bz. The deadline for queries is 25th July 2022. Responses from CITO will be type-written in English and will be emailed to the requester and may also be made available to other Tenderers subject to confidentiality.

13. Tenders are to be submitted in separate Inner Envelopes – one for Technical Offer and another for Financial Offer – and both included in an outer envelope. The outer envelope should mark: “TENDER FOR THE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITION SYSTEMS AT THE BELIZE NATIONAL INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) CENTER BUILDING (BELMOPAN)”, 14. Deadline for tender submission to the Central Information Technology Office, Belmopan is 1st August, 2022 at 10:00 am.

15. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the representatives of the tenderers on 2nd August, 2022 starting at 10:10 am.

16. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late bids will be disqualified and returned to the sender unopened.

17. This procurement opportunity can also be viewed at https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org or https:// procurement.gov.bz.

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2022 Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Action Plan Consultation for the Coastal Zone Areas and Fisheries Sector The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation (MBECA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize, and Belize’s National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) organized the 1st Consultation on Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Action Plan for The Coastal Zone Areas and Fisheries Sector of Belize. The consultation took place on June 17, 2022, at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina, Belize City.

A part of the GCF readiness project entitled Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize, the objectives of the consultation were to: • Provide an overview of existing stakeholder engagement structures in Belize; • Perform stakeholder analysis; and • Validate the Draft Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Action Plan.

This first consultation brought together key stakeholders including the Wildlife Conservation Society, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism, Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association, Ministry of Tourism, National Fishermen Producers Co-operative Society Ltd., Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association, Belize Federation of Fishers, Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organizations, Belize Audubon Society and Oceana Belize.

The participants provided input towards the draft stakeholder engagement strategy and action plan.

A second consultation will take place on June 30, 2022.

Conch Season Closed The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs all fishers and the Public that in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 54 of 2012, the Honourable Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation will declare the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) fishery closed at the close of business on June 26th, 2022.

This is necessary due to the realization of the Queen Conch Production Quota for the 2021-2022 fishing season.

The fishing community is advised that all conch fishing activities shall cease as of this date until the opening of the next fishing season on October 1st, 2022.

The Belize Fisheries Department further advises all establishments and the Public to use, consume and dispose of all Queen Conch meat in their possession on or before June 26, 2022.

Any person or establishment found in possession of the Queen Conch meat after June 26, 2022 will be charged and prosecuted in a Court of Law in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations.

The Fisheries Department advises the Public to report any illegal fisheries activity by calling telephone numbers: 224-4552 or 223-2623.

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VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT LABOUR COMMISSIONER LABOUR COMMISSIONER

Applications are invited from suitably quali�ied persons to �ill the post of Labour Commissioner, Labour Department, Ministry of Rural Transformation, Development, Labour Applications are invited fromCommunity suitably qualified persons to filland theLocal post Government. of Labour Commissioner, 1.

Labour Department, Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION: Local Government.

To provide advice to the Minister of Labour on Polices and Implement Government Policy on Labour and Industrial re1. BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION: lations matters.

2.

To provide advice to the Minister of Labour on Polices and Implement Government Policy on ANALYSIS OF POSITION: Labour and Industrial relations matters.

(I)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

2. ANALYSIS OF POSITION: 1.

Supervise the Labour Department, implement Government’s policy on industrial relations matters and

advise the Minister Labour on all Labour matters; (I) Essential Duties and of Responsibilities:

(II)

2. Advise the Minister of Labour regarding Regulations to be made under Labour Legislations; Advise thethe Minister of Department, Labour regarding the approval or refusal policy of applications for work permits after re1.3. Supervise Labour implement Government’s on industrial relations viewing the reports received from the Labour Of�icers; matters and advise the Minister of Labour on all Labour matters; 4. Review the Deputy Labour Commissioner’s reports on investigations carried out involving conciliation on mattersthe of Minister disputes and workers’ complaints, investigations inspections carried out; 2. Advise of Labour regarding Regulations to be and made under Labour Legislations; 5. Represent the Labour Department at inter-agency and external committee meetings, conferences nationally and internationally; 3. Advise the Minister of Labour regarding the approval or refusal of applications for work 6. Assist with the development and execution of strategic plans, internal policies and procedures; reviewing the reports received from Labour Officers; 7. permits Manageafter programs and projects implemented by thethe Labour Department; 8. Engage with stakeholders’ collective bargaining process, mediation process and arbitration process; 4.9. Review thethe Deputy Labour Commissioner’s reportsstaff on performance investigations carried out involving Supervise Labour Department staff and conduct appraisals; on matters of disputes workers’ complaints, investigations and inspections 10. conciliation Prepare an annual workplan, annualand budget and annual report for the Labour Department; out; 11. carried Chair meetings of Labour Committees; 12. Enforce the Labour Act and amendments to the Act as well as any other Acts in Belize as may be required from time to 5. Represent thetime; Labour Department at inter-agency and external committee meetings, 13. conferences Act as Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers’ Organizations; nationally and internationally; 14. Certify registration of Trade Unions and Employer Organizations; Keep awith register all Trade Unions andexecution Employers’ofOrganizations registered underpolicies this Act; and 6.15. Assist theof development and strategic plans, internal 16.procedures; Keep copies of all Collective Agreements; 17. Conduct representational polls on behalf of Trade Unions who are seeking to represent workers in a particular industry; 7. Manage programs and projects implemented by the Labour Department; 18. Supervise Union Council elections on an annual basis; 19. Any other related duties assigned from time to time

8. Engage with stakeholders’ collective bargaining process, mediation process and arbitration process; Requirements:

9. Supervise the Labour Department staff and conduct staff performance appraisals; (a) Quali�ications:

10. Prepare an annual workplan, annual budget and annual reportManagement, for the Labour Department; Be in possession of a Master Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Labour Law, Labour Economics, or related �ield plus �ive (5) years’ work experience in management and/or related �ield.

11. Chair meetings of Labour Committees;

(b)

Competence and Skills:

12. Enforce the Labour Act and amendments to the Act as well as any other Acts in Belize as 1.mayKnowledge labour laws condition of service regulations. be requiredoffrom time to and time; 2.

Basic knowledge of judiciary/law.

3.

Supervisory, managerial and leadership skills.

13. Act as Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers’ Organizations; 4.

Organizational skills.

5.

Time management skills.

14. 6.Certify registration of Trade Unions and Employer Organizations; Good writing and communication skills 7.

Excellent research and analytical skills.

8.

Critical thinking skills.

15. Keep a register of all Trade Unions and Employers’ Organizations registered under this Act; 3.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY:

The Labour Commissioner reports to the Chief Executive Of�icer, Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government.

4.

SALARY:

Government of Belize Pay Scale 25 of $42,862 X 1,480 - $70,982 per annum.

Interested persons in possession of the required quali�ications and experience and who have the aptitude for the post can submit their complete application package to the Chief Executive Of�icer, Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, North Wing, Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building, City of Belmopan, Cayo District no later than Friday, 8th July 2022.

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MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING

NOTICE PROCUREMENT OF TWO (2) PROJECT ENGINEERS The Government of Belize (GOB), through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) has embarked on various road infrastructure projects which aims to promote sustainable economic development, increase climate resiliency, and improve road safety. The Project Execution Unit (PEU) is currently seeking to employ two (2) additional engineers for the monitoring and management of upcoming infrastructure projects.

Scope of Services Under the general direction of the Engineering Coordinator of the PEU, the Project Engineers will be responsible for the effective coordination and monitoring of all aspects of the implementation of the infrastructure related activities of the assigned project in accordance with the approved Project Execution Plan (PEP).

Duties and Responsibilities The Project Engineers’ duties will include, but will not be limited to: • Review/ develop/ amend project designs and cost estimates as may be necessary.

• Review/ develop/ amend bid documentation utilizing approved templates to include invitations to bidders, instructions to bidders, bidding forms, form of contract, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and other schedules, etc.

• Assist the PEU during bid phase, including site visits with bidders, preparation of responses to queries raised by bidders, and the preparation and submission of a comprehensive bid report with recommendations.

• Prepare and submit annual project workplans and budget.

• Provide direction to and supervision of the day-to-day operations of the Project guided by the project documents and annual work plans.

• Monitor contractors’ performance to verify that the works are being executed in accordance with the contract, and that the quality of materials and workmanship are in accordance with standard specifications and good engineering practices.

• Review payment and completion certificates.

• Keep account of project-related expenditure and disbursement activities.

• Convene and document meetings with contractors, engineering consultants, and other relevant stakeholders as required for the purpose of coordinating activities.

• Participate in and report on, community engagement activities including public meetings, • Prepare and submit progress reports in the time and format required.

Academic Qualification and General Experience: The Project Engineer must possess: • A minimum of a BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the design and supervision of civil engineering works.

• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in a second language, would be an asset.

Specific Experience: The Project Engineer must possess: • A minimum of seven (7) years working experience in the design and implementation of road infrastructure projects (pavements, bridges, drainage etc.).

• Review payment and completion certificates. account of project-related expenditure activities.

•• Keep Experience in at least two and (2)disbursement road infrastructure proj• Convene and document meetings with contractors, engineering consultants, and other ects within the last five (5) years. relevant stakeholders as required for the purpose of coordinating activities. in and report community activities including public meetings, •• Participate Experience inon,the useengagement of policies, guidelines, and • Prepare and submit progress reports in the time and format required. requirements of International Financing Institutions (IFI’s) would be anExperience: advantage.

Academic Qualification and General The Project Engineer must possess: • A minimum of a BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Reporting: The Project Engineer will report directly to the • A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the design and supervision of civil Engineering within the PEU. The duty station engineering Coordinator works.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Fluency Headquarters in a second language, would be an asset. for the position will be at the PEU in Belmopan.

Specific Experience: The Project Engineer must possess: •

A minimum of seven (7) years working experience in the design and implementation of road infrastructure projects (pavements, bridges, drainage etc.).

Experience in at least two (2) road infrastructure projects within the last five (5) years.

Experience in the use of policies, guidelines, and requirements of International Financing Institutions (IFI's) would be an advantage.

Application Submission: • •

Interested persons are requested to submit their application, inReporting: English, to any of the addresses below and shall include The Project Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Coordinator within the aPEU. letter of interest, Vitae, two (2)inrecommendaThe duty station for theCurriculum position will be at the PEU Headquarters Belmopan. tion letters, a copy of a valid social security card and a copy Application Submission: of the highest degree, supporting documentation shall also Interested persons areThe requested to submit their application, applications in English, to any ofis theFriday addresses be in English. deadline to submit below and shall include a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, two (2) recommendation letters, a 29 July 2022. be accepted. copy of a valid social Electronic security card and submissions a copy of the highestwill degree,also supporting documentation shall also be in English. The deadline to submit applications is Friday 29 July 2022. Electronic submissions will also be accepted.

1. VICTOR ESPAT Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing Power Lane Belmopan BELIZE Tel: +501-822-2136 Email: ceo.secretary@mow.gov.bz

2. EVONDALE MOODY Engineering Coordinator Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing Power Lane Belmopan BELIZE Tel: +501-828-5220 Email: peu@midh.gov.bz

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dreams and to make Belize proud.

Yours truly, Hon. Gilroy Usher, used his opportunity to address the graduates to further emphasize the importance of ambition, education, and dedication to achieve one’s dreams. For the benefit of the graduates and the entire audience I explained how those three things enabled me to transition from a person whose articles were often rejected for print by the local newspapers to being a regular writer for those same newspapers and later the editor for Labour Beacon and Pulse Newspapers. With ambition, education, and dedication Hon. Usher stated that he then proceeded to publish my own newspaper, Liberty, for a number of years. Today, I am the writer for the Grassroots column in the Reporter newspaper, and am also a frequent writer for this Belize Times newspaper. As the Guest Speaker, I urged the graduates to make use of the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired from GLHSED and to pursue their dreams in life to the fullest.

At the conclusion of his remarks Hon. Usher also had the honor of informing Mr. Evanier Cruz that for being the Valedictorian for GLHSED Class of 2022, the Government of Belize awarded him a full scholarship to the University of Belize to pursue an Associate Degree in any subject that is offered by the institution The Salutatorian for the historic occasion was Miss Wilmer Acevedo. The Vote of Thanks was given by Miss Dezeriee Magandi.

GLHSED is a very important institution. It gives many youths and adults, many of whom are working parents, the opportunity to further their education beyond the primary school level.

Dr. Samuels supports making GLHSED a four-year institution. That would definitely make its graduates more competitive in the work place with graduates from high schools that offer four years of learning.

GRADUATES FROM GWEN LIZARRAGA HIGH SCHOOL EVENING DIVISION RECEIVE KEYS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS

By Hon. Gilroy Usher, Port Loyola On Friday June 10th graduation was held for over 50 students from Gwen Lizarraga High Evening Division (GLHSED) at St. Catherine’s Mercy Center in Belize City. Guest Speaker for the occasion was Dr. Sheldon Samuels National Coordinator, Adult and Continuing Education with the Ministry of Education and Culture. Special Guest for the event was yours truly, Hon. Gilroy Usher Minister of Youth, Sports, and Transport. In his address Dr. Samuels stated that ambition, education, and dedication are three of the most important things needed to achieve one’s dreams in life. Dr. Samuels then revealed how those three things enabled two youths - one a female person and the other a male person - to become good role models in the society today.

To achieve her dreams in life of having a happy family and being a successful entrepreneur, the female person referred to as Sandra went through unbelievable hardships. Sandra had difficulty finding suitable employment as she only had a primary school education; as a single mother she was the victim of domestic abuse, and she had to leave her children with their grandparents to further her education. Sandra’s life took a turn for better after she enrolled with GLHSED. With that education she acquired the skills to make better decisions and is now an entrepreneur with a happy family.

The male person Dr. Samuels referred to in his remarks used his time in prison in the United States to further his education beyond the high school level. Although the youth was deported to Belize after serving

his time, the individual did not allow that negative experience to keep him down.

Committed to being of maximum assistance to at risk youths in the country, the individual gained employment with the Department of Youths Services over fifteen years ago. That individual is Mr. Kevin Cadle, and he is now the Director of the Department of Youth Services that is under the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport.

In concluding his address Dr. Samuels noted that GLHSED has equipped the graduates with the keys to open many doors and urged them to take advantage of those opportunities to achieve their

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 26TH JUNE 2022 OFFICIAL RESULTS ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Election Date

Village

Candidates Name

Tower Hill

Position

No. of Votes Received

Remarks

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Polled Votes Votes Electors 189

Chairpersons Quijano, Roque Celso

Chairperson

73

Godoy, Denis Alexander

Chairperson

74

147

Elected

Election Date

Village

Member

70

Roberts Vasquez, Perlita Mildrett

Member

63

7.54%

Roberts, Cesar Humberto

Member

70

8.37%

Roberts, Christian Manuel

Member

67

8.01%

Roberts, Yendi Nayeli

Member

68

8.13%

Williams, Tracy Shanira

Member

62

7.42%

Alonzo, Elena Leticia

Member

68

8.13%

Bull, Beverly Bernadine Cob, Gina Jasmiri

Member Member

73 71

Elected Elected

8.73% 8.49%

Esquivel, Mary Otto

Member

72

Elected

8.61%

Patt, Angela Elvira

Member

73

Elected

8.73%

Vasquez, Ricardo Neyvien

Member

79

Elected

San Felipe

Position

Received

Elected

Remarks

Chairpersons Dominguez, Marianela

Chairperson

265

Delgado, Ever Jeobani

Chairperson

479

Member

276

8.37%

Election Date

Village

Total Votes

962

744

Polled

Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Polled Turnout Votes Votes 77.34%

3 9

35.62% Elected

64.38%

4349

3 6.35%

Cruz, Alfred Victor

Member

284

6.53%

Garcia, Alma Noemi

Member

278

6.39%

Hernandez, Omar Jose

Member

275

6.32%

Magana, Karen Abigail

Member

281

6.46%

Williams, Belizario Arturo

Member

292

6.71%

Camara, Selina Gabriela

Member

446

Elected

10.26%

Can, Margarita Lourdes Dominguez, Ricardo Emanuel

Member Member

442 455

Elected Elected

10.16% 10.46%

Guerra, Ninel Jamelly

Member

445

Elected

10.23%

Murillo, Luciano Luis Enrique

Member

428

Elected

9.84%

Violante, Victor Manuel

Member

447

Elected

10.28%

Remarks

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors

Candidates Name

Guinea Grass

Position

No. of Votes Received

2005

Chairpersons Disus, Eddy Albert

Chairperson

187

Uck, Benito Olegario

Chairperson

608

795

22

39.65%

2 26

23.52% Elected

76.48%

4522

Members

26/06/2022

6

9.45% # of Registered Electors

Members Allen, Elston Alexander

26/06/2022

0

Moralez, Tyron Javier

Candidates Name

3

836

No. of Votes

0

50.34%

Members

26/06/2022

77.78% 49.66%

3

Batun, Selena De los Angeles

Member

192

4.25%

Disus, Valentino Alberto

Member

184

4.07%

Guzman, Yolani Gabriela

Member

183

4.05%

Jimenez, Luis Eugenio Noh, Roger Valerio

Member Member

182 171

4.02% 3.78%

Camara, Apolenai Bernaldino Garcia, Dalia Hernandez, Sylverio

Member Member Member

599 595 612

Elected Elected Elected

13.25% 13.16% 13.53%

Meza, Elroy Grabiel

Member

601

Elected

13.29%

Ramirez, Janett Albanny

Member

599

Elected

13.25%

Westby, Jasany Aaliyah

Member

604

Elected

13.36%

Remarks

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors

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BELIZE DISTRICT Election Date

Village

Candidates Name

Caye Caulker

26/06/2022

Position

No. of Votes Received

Chairpersons

1301

839

64.49%

Jimenez, Celina Maritza

Chairperson

276

32.90%

Rubio, Charles Edward

Chairperson

6

0.72%

Alamina, Marina Ester

Chairperson

10

Villanueva, Seleny Amira

Chairperson

415

Magana, Buddy Liborio

Chairperson

132

1 26

1.19% Elected

49.46% 15.73%

4543

Members De La Fuente, Giselle Monique

Member

231

5.08%

Gusman, Porfirio Andres

Member

310

6.82%

Marin, Olga Lilia

Member

303

6.67%

Marin, Rodolfo Valentin

Member

300

6.60%

Nicholson, Daniel Herman

Member

234

Rosado, Ilya Ramon

Member

333

Elected

Blease, Alida Lupe

Member

333

Elected

Gongora, Luis Martin Neal, Miguel Angel

Member Member

392 367

Elected Elected

0

5.15% 7.33% 7.33% q

8.63% 8.08%

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Alamina, Marina Ester

2022

Villanueva, Seleny Amira Magana, Buddy Liborio

Chairperson

10

Chairperson

415

Chairperson

132

25

1.19%

Elected

49.46% 15.73%

4543

Members De La Fuente, Giselle Monique

0

ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Member 310 6.82% VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS Marin, Olga Lilia Member HELD 303 ON 26TH JUNE 2022 6.67% Marin, Rodolfo Valentin 300 6.60% OFFICIALMember RESULTS Member

231

Member

234

5.08%

Gusman, Porfirio Andres

Continued from page 24 26/06/2022 Election Date

Nicholson, Daniel Herman Blease, Alida Lupe

Village

Tower Hill

Gongora, Luis Martin Candidates Name Neal, Miguel Angel

Date

Village

Lord's Bank

Election

26/06/2022 Date

Village

San Felipe

Usher, Elizabeth Maria Chairpersons Young, Harry Gilroy Quijano, RoqueNadine Celso Young, Tracie

Date

Village

Ladyville

333

Elected

7.33%

Member

333 No. of Votes 392 367 Received

Elected

Elected Remarks Elected

175 74

Elected Elected

7.33% # of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected q % of8.63% Votes % of Voter 29 Registered 8.08% Turnout Votes Polled Polled Votes Electors 7.92% 189 147 77.78% 0 6.36% 3 49.66% 6.93% 3.85% 50.34%

Member Member Chairperson Member Member Chairperson

360 289 73 315

140 167 70 79 63 68 70 147 No. of67Votes

Elected

836

Carrasco, Alejandro Members Cutkelvin, Cary Cornelli Moralez, Tyron Javier Guizar, Phillip Errol Roberts Vasquez, Perlita Mildrett Willoughby, Karim David Roberts, Cesar Humberto Young, Mineli Guadalupe Roberts, Christian Manuel Candidates Name Roberts, Yendi Nayeli

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Position Member

Williams, Tracy Shanira Chairpersons Alonzo, Elena Leticia Gibson, Dion Marlon Bull, Beverly Bernadine Salinas, Daniel Oscar Cob, Gina Jasmiri Members Esquivel, Mary Otto Blancaneaux, Sherieann

Member

68 Received 62

Member Chairperson Member Chairperson Member

68 136 73 321 71

Member Member Member

72 117 133 73

Elected

Dawson, Nicole Patt, Angela Elvira

Vasquez, Ricardo Martinez, Delcie Neyvien Stephen, Sheryl Amybell Candidates Name Tablada, Wilmore E.L.

Member Member Position Member

79 119 135 No. of Votes

Elected

Wade, Odessa

Elected

Remarks

# of Registered Electors 1530

Elected Elected Elected Elected

Remarks

Member

129 Received 135

Member Chairperson Member Chairperson Member

304 265 308 479 309

Elected

962

Smith, Daniel Allen, Elston Alexander Williams, Elvis

Member Member

309 276 301

Elected

Williams, Marva Vern Cruz, Alfred Victor

Member

299 284 No. of Votes

Elected

Chairpersons Gibson, Leon Dominguez, Marianela Gordon, Kerrian Delgado, Ever Jeobani Michael, Fiona Yvone

Candidates Name

Position

Received

Elected Elected Elected

586

Jimenez, Martin Harold (Delmart)

Chairperson

557

Remarks

Election Date

Village

Scotland Halfmoon

26/06/2022

9.45% 4.58% 5.20% Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter 4.97% Polled Turnout Votes Votes 5.20% 28 77.34% 3 11.70% 9 35.62% 11.86% 64.38% 11.89%

1143

Elected

30.87%

67

48.73%

6323

2

Member Member

563 585

Elected Elected

8.90% 9.25%

Estell, Lionel Patrick (Lee) Paul, Mirna Zulema

Member Member

583 554

Elected Elected

9.22% 8.76%

Perez, Salinas Norberto (Sal) Thompson Perez, Ashley Monique

Member Member

526 596

Elected Elected

8.32% 9.43%

Arnold, Jerel Jermaine Bennett, Encarmita Bernadette

Member Member

465 481

7.35% 7.61%

Choc Williams, Taysha Shannica

Member

504

7.97%

El-Amin, Ahmad Michael

Member

502

7.94%

Moss, Audrey Ruth Perez, Eulogio Timotheo (Timmy)

Member Member

466 498

7.37% 7.88%

Position

No. of Votes Received

2

51.27%

Blair, Ashanti Ashawn Choc, Luciano (Fada Lucio)

Candidates Name

3

11.89% 6.35% 11.59%

11.51% 6.53% # of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Polled Votes Votes Electors

Members

26/06/2022

744

Polled

4349

3703 Chairperson

Total Votes

Elected

Chairpersons Bennet, Bernardo Guadencio (Beansie)

3.08% 0 3.68% 8.37% 1.74% 7.54% 1.50% 8.37% 3.24% Total Votes % of8.01% Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected 8.13% Turnout Polled Polled Votes Votes 6 7.42% 457 29.87% 0 8.13% 20 29.76% 8.73% 70.24% 8.49% 0 2598 8.61% 4.50% 5.12% 8.73%

# of Registered Electors

Members

Election

Member

Member Position Member

Allen, Maria Godoy, Denis Lucero Alexander

Election 26/06/2022

5.15%

ORANGE WALK DISTRICT

Rosado, Ilya Ramon

Remarks

Chairpersons

# of Registered Electors 91

93

Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes 50

54.95%

0 4

Dawson, Adam Abraham

Chairperson

17

Charlesworth, Leslie Alexander

Chairperson

33

Members Dawson, Emmanuel Orlando Lodge, Denise Diane Sutherland, Joel Lewis Tillett, Olivia Elena Wagner, Elmita Sylvestre

Member Member Member Member Member

16 16 19 15 20

Aguilar, Nelson Orlando

Member

37

Elected

13.12%

Arnold, Aaron Lincoln Ferguson, Yvette Natalie

Member Member

36 23

Elected Elected

12.77% 8.16%

Kerr, Jacqueline Antoinette

Member

34

Elected

12.06%

Moody, Lynecce Dominique Vasquez, Noah Jose

Member Member

31 35

Elected Elected

10.99% 12.41%

Remarks

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors

34.00% Elected

66.00%

282

0 5.67% 5.67% 6.74% 5.32% 7.09%

2

CAYO DISTRICT Date

Village

Cristo Rey

Candidates Name

Position

No. of Votes Received

Chairpersons Montolban, Jovanni Fernnando Guerra, Wilmer Eaton

589

57.39%

140 198

August, Renfred Martin

Member

138

7.44%

Figueroa, Joemayra Itzel

Member

120

6.47%

Jones, Sheny Melany Tut, Jose Alberto

Member Member

126 125

6.79% 6.73%

Tzib, Abraham Denis

Member

126

6.79%

Tzib, Maximo Abelino

Member

136

7.33%

3

41.42% 58.58%

Elected

1856

Members

26/06/2022

338

Chairperson Chairperson

10

2

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Village

Candidates Name

Cristo Rey

Chairpersons Montolban, Jovanni Fernnando Guerra, Wilmer Eaton

Position

No. of Votes Received

Remarks

3 JUL

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 589

Chairperson

338

140

57.39% 41.42%

ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES Chairperson 198 DEPARTMENT Elected 58.58% 1856 Members VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 26TH JUNE 2022 August, Renfred Martin Member 138 7.44% OFFICIALMember RESULTS Figueroa, Joemayra Itzel 120 6.47% Jones, Sheny Melany Tut, Jose Alberto

26/06/2022 Election Date

Tzib, Abraham Denis Village

Tower Hill

Election Date

26/06/2022

Village

Bullet Tree Falls

26/06/2022 Election Date

Village

San Felipe

Election Date

Member

Remarks

6.79% # of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter 16 7.33% Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 9.70%

Chi, Julieta Aurelia

Member

126 No. of Votes 136 Received 180

Jones, Alvan MiltonChairpersons

Member

186

Elected

Quijano, RoqueMauricio Celso Juarez, Elmer

Chairperson Member

Godoy, Alexander Ortega, Denis Claromy Queliz, Jeneis JemeleMembers Janete

Chairperson Member

73 174 74 192

Elected Elected

Member

167

Elected

Tzib, Patrick Edgar Moralez, Tyron Javier

Member

186 70

Elected

Roberts Vasquez, Perlita Mildrett Candidates Name Roberts, Cesar Humberto

Member Position Member

No. of63Votes

Roberts, Christian Chairpersons Manuel

Member

70 Received 67

Roberts, Yendi Nayeli Wu, Guotai Williams, Tracy Shanira Balan, Cleofido

Member Chairperson Member Chairperson

68 784 62 438

Aguallo, JorgeLeticia David Alonzo, Elena Members Bull, Beverly Bernadine Cocom, Alfredo Fidel Cob, Gina Jasmiri Mai, Rene Venito Esquivel, Mary Otto Medina, Jose Elias Patt, Angela Elvira Patt, Rudy Isidro Vasquez, Ricardo Pech, Johnny CanoNeyvien Romero, Rigoberto Cesar Candidates Name

Chairperson Member

12 68

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Position

73 777 71 789 72 760 73 763 79 795 No. of Votes 790

Village

Candidates Name

Santa Cruz

Elected

Remarks

Elected

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks

189

Election Date

10.02%

836

# of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Total Votes % of7.54% Registered Polled 8.37% Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 8.01% 2008 1234 61.45% 8.13% 63.53% 4 17 6 7.42% 35.49% 7235

# of Registered Electors

0.97% 8.13%

3 8.73% 10.74% 8.49% 10.91% 8.61% 10.50% 8.73% 10.55% 9.45% 10.99% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected 29 10.92% % of Votes % of Voter 5.97% Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes

Member

276

6.35%

No. of Votes

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Votes Polled Electors

962 Elected

4349

TOLEDOMember DISTRICT 284 Position

Received

744

5.85% 5.89% 35.62% 5.90% 64.38% 6.03% 5.76%

77.34%

Remarks

258

184

9 3

Elected

71.32%

Mes, Daniel

Chairperson

90

Ash, Santiago Cal, Cayetano

Member Member

83 79

8.03% 7.64%

Canti, Rafael

Member

86

8.32%

Canti, Venancio

Member

86

Cho, Florencio Coy

Member

90

Elected

8.70%

Sho, Evaristo

Member

88

Elected

8.51%

Cajbon, Lesley Yojana

Member

82

Cal, Valentino Narciso

Member

90

Elected

8.70%

Canti, Avelardo

Member

90

Elected

8.70%

Canti, Reginaldo

Member

89

Elected

8.61%

Sho, Raymundo

Member

84

Sho, Timoteo

Member

87 No. of Votes Received

4

48.91%

Chairperson

28

Kus, Pedro

Chairperson

40

0

8.32%

8.12% Elected Remarks

8.41% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Votes Polled Electors 68

64.76%

Elected

0

Member

32

8.56%

Choc, Ismael Isaias

Member

26

6.95%

Member

35

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

27 30 32 33 32 31 33 32 31

4

58.82%

Choc, Eduardo Chok, Victoriano

0

41.18%

374

Coc, Doinician Ical, Rebecca Patricia Ico, Clara Chiac, Hermelinda Choc, Aaron Choc, Paulino Ico, Julia Ico, Lucia Ico, Mateo

8

7.93%

105

Choc, Miriam

0

51.09%

1034

Position

3

6.53%

94

Chairpersons

0

9.00% 10.02% 8.37%

Chairperson

Santa Elena

3

432 Received 423 426 265 427 479 436 417

Chairpersons

Candidates Name

0

50.34% 10.34%

Mes, Alfredo

Village

77.78%

Member Member Member Chairperson Member Chairperson Member Member

Members

26/06/2022

147

49.66% 9.38%

Members

26/06/2022

2

6.79% 6.73%

Member Position

Allen, Elston Alexander

10

126

Tzib, Maximo Abelino Candidates Name

Cruz, Alfred Victor

2022

Member

Member DISTRICT 125 ORANGE WALK

Barredo, Emilio Cocom, Sergio Ricardo Jr. Chairpersons Jumenez, Orlando Dominguez, Marianela Manzanero, Angela Reena Delgado, Jeobani Martinez,Ever Christy Ann Quischan, Joaquin Members

3

Elected

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

9.36%

7.22% 8.02% 8.56% 8.82% 8.56% 8.29% 8.82% 8.56% 8.29%

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Land Registry Notices CHAPTER 194, LAWS OF BELIZE (REVISED EDITION 2011) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13 In accordance with Section 13 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 194, Revised Edition 2011, I Patricia Robateau Blackett, Registrar of Lands, hereby serves notice that within one month from the date hereof, I intend to register the following parcels of land listed below for which application for first registration have been received.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registering of these parcels must get in touch with me before expiry date of this notice between Mondays to Fridays at the Land Registry, Belmopan.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208060 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1358 Formerly Lot. 439, 425.85 S.M situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No. 1598 of 1992 dated 20th August, 1992 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 18 of 1992 Folios 1205-1210 in favor of MARTIN L. HOLNESS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208061 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.451 Formerly Lot. 546, 363.05 S.M situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No. 0538 of 2007 dated 15th February, 2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 7 of 2007 Folios 543-550 in favor of MARTIN HOLNESS.

__________________________________ Patricia Robateau Blackett (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208118 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, FORTGEORGE/ PICKSTOCK Block No. 45 and being Parcel No.474 Formerly Lot No.1910, 705.45 S.Y, situate Freetown Area, Belize City, Belize District.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202111192 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1715 Formerly Lot No.169A, 165+ S.M, situate at 8 Church Street, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Gift No.1550 of 1992 dated 13th August, 1992 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 18 of 1992 Folios 161-170 in favor of LINA BUSANO APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205194 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1121 Formerly Lot No.69, 416.497 S.Y, situate along Gill Street, Port Loyola Area, Belize City, Belize District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208548 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BELIZE RURAL NORTH II Block No. 11 and being Parcel No.1019 Formerly Block No.802, 1.939 acres, situate Westside of Belize/Corozal Road, Belize District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202207227 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN FELIPE Block No. 13 and being Parcel No.29,30,31,32,47,48 Formerly Block No. 44,46,48, situate in San Felipe Agric Layout, Orange Walk District

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2745 of 2000 dated 30th June, 2000 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.41 of 2000 Folios 781-790 in favor of LEONARD CASTRO- deceased.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.191 of 1992 dated 3 February, 1992 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 3 of 1992 Folios 125-134 in favor of CAROLINA PADRON- deceased

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APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208638 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ESPERANZA VILLAGE Block No.23 and being Parcel No.258 Formerly Lot No.333, 912.90 S.M, situate in Esperanza Village, Cayo District.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202207228 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN FELIPE Block No. 13 and being Parcel No.62 Formerly Block No. 41, situate in San Felipe Agric Layout, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2068 of 1991 dated 8 October, 1991 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 23 of 1991 Folios 497-502 in favor of CAROLINA PADRON- deceased

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APPLICATION NO. LRS-202207759 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3459 Formerly Lot No. 228, 464.393 S.M, situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.389 of 2009 dated 15th March, 2010 in favor of KAHDINE LATOYA ESCALERA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202207879 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PEMBROKE HALL Block No.1 and being Parcel 430 Formerly 16.048 Acres situate in Pembroke Hall Reserve Area, Corozal District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.21 of 1981 dated 21 January, 1981 in favor of TEODORO PACHECO.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208059 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.454 Formerly Lot. 547, 420.21 S.Y situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance dated 29th December, 1981 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1981 Folios 573-580 in favor of MARTIN HOLNESS.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208100 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ST. MARTIN DE PORRES WEST Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1263 Formerly Lot No.176, 518.97 situate St. Martin de Porres Area, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1237 of 2006 dated 28th April, 2006 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.16 of 2006 Folios 683-692 in favor of MAUREEN STEPHEN.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.94 of 1993 dated 17th March, 1993 in favor of LINDEN PARKS

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This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.697 of 1995 dated 7th April, 1995 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.8 of 1995 Folios 881-888 in favor of HORTENSE FLOWERS.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.865 of 1998 dated 22nd September, 1998 in favor of ALFRED SERANO JR. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208842 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, CAYE CAULKER Block No. 12 and being Parcel No.690 Formerly Lot No.111, 793.851 S.M, situate in Caye Caulker Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.46 of 1996 dated 15th December, 1995 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 1 of 1996 Folios 633-640 in favor of EMMA MAGANA nee BEVANS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208846 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3854 Formerly Lot No.39,512.132 S.M situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201400440 dated 19th March, 2014 and recorded LTU-201400440 in favor of ROY RAYMOND BURGESS and EMERITA AMIRA BURGESS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208850 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, FORTGEORGE/ PICKSTOCK Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1692 Formerly Entry 13453,321.82 S.M, situate in Northside of Town, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.633 of 1993 dated 26th Continued on page 28

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March , 1993 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 7 of 1993 Folios 1433-1442 in favor of FERMIN ALVARADO and LAURA ALVARADO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208954 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2434 Formerly Lot No. 2370, 445.928 S.M, situate in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.0498 of 2005 dated 7 February, 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 7 of 2005 Folios 679-688 in favor of GEOFFREY WAIGHT. th

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208971 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.3053 Formerly Lot No.9, 653.737 S.M, situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District

1352 in favor of CALVIN GRANT- deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209091 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section QUEEN SQUARE WEST Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1360, Formerly Lot No. 31, 334.585 S.M, situate north of Faber’s Road, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1955 of 2006 dated 23rd May, 2006 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 25 of 2006 Folios 1091-1105 in favor of JEFFERY ZELAYA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209095 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.5575 Formerly Lot No.156, 1044.14 S.Y, situate in Ladyville Village, Belize District

This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.479 of 2017 dated 13th February , 2018 in favor of ALFREDA KYLA G. HEMSLEY.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No.1669 of 1996 dated 10th July, 1996 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 16 of 1996 Folios 995-1008 in favor of GEORGE SAVERY and MYRNA SAVERY.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202208997 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORDS BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.4544 Formerly Lot No. 2B, 799.28 Sq yds, situate on the Old Airport Road, , Ladyville Village, Belize District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209331 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section VALLEY COMMUNITY/ALTA VISTA Block No.31 and being Parcel No.327 & 328 Formerly Block No.31 & 32, 21 Acres situate mile 16 Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2348 of 1998 dated 25th August, 1998 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 28 of 1998 Folios 110123 in favor of JACQUELINE PEREZ. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209016 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ALBERT/MESOP Block No. 45 and being Parcel No.1762 Formerly portion of Lot No. 1587.231.423 S.M, situate, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Indenture No.227 of 1962 dated 28th July, 1962 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1962 Folios 321328 in favor of CHERRIE EUDORA TENCH- deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209027 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No. 23 and being Parcel No.2265 Formerly Lot No. 37, 533.33 S.Y, situate along the Benque Viejo- Arenal Road, Cayo District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3854/2007 dated 21st November,2007 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 46 of 2007 Folios 1-14 in favor of ELVA R. MORATAYA and ILMER R.A. MORATAYA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209049 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ST MARTIN DE PORRES WEST Block No. 45 and being Parcel No.864 & 866 Formerly Lot No. 12R & 28R, 696.44 S.M, situate on the southside of Haul over Creek, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1144 of 1980 dated 22nd September, 1980 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 12 of 1980 Folios 459-466 in favor of BERNARD LINSFORD CUNNINGHAM-deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209053 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ST MARTIN DE PORRES WEST Block No. 45 and being Parcel No. 865 Formerly Lot No. 13R, 343.58 S.M, situate on the southside of Haul over Creek, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.707 of 1980 dated 18th June, 1980 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 7 of 1980 Folios 55-62 in favor of BERNARD LINSFORD CUNNINGHAM-deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209067 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.357 Formerly Lot No.111, 461.056 S.M, situate in Caye Caulker Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1576 of 2010 dated 15th June, 2010 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 22 of 2010 Folios 1343-

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3563 of 1999 dated 25th October, 1999 and recorded Deeds Book Volume 43 of 1999 Folios 509 516 in favor of JAMES ELDRED NEAL. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209530 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No. 415 Formerly Lot No. 677A, 257.187 S.M, situate west street, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2604 of 2004 dated 2nd November, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 34 of 2004 Folios 12211238 in favor of EMMA LEAL and RICARDO LEAL. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209554 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PLACENTIA NORTH Block No.36 and being Parcel No. 1851 & 3344 Formerly Lot No. 1,2,3, 1392.08 S.M, situate Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No.973 of 2004 dated 19th March, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 13 of 2004 Folios 12231228 in favor of DAVID VERNON and DEBORAH VERNON. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209588 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No. 11821 Formerly Lot No. 101, 441.29 S.M, situate in Ladyville Estate, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2361 of 1991 dated 18 December, 1991 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 26 of 1991 Folios 10191026 in favor of JULIAN CASTILLO and SOCORRO CASTILLO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209589 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No. 11822 Formerly Lot No. 102, 441.29 S.M, situate in Ladyville Estate, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2362 of 1991 dated 18th December, 1991 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 26 of 1991 Folios 10271032 in favor of JULIAN CASTILLO and SOCORRO CASTILLO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202209616 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK Block No.45 and being Parcel No. 5145 & 5146 Formerly Portion of Lot No. 1050, 324.88 S.M, situate in on Cran Street, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.108 of 1976 dated 20th January, 1976 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1976 Folios 357-362 in favor of GOWAN N.BRADLEY-deceased.

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Land Registry Notices

Pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Registered Land Act, Chapter 194, Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given of the loss of the following Land and Lease Certificates Names

Registration Section, Block Certificate Nos. & Parcel Nos.

DEBORAH ANN MARIE WADE

20-17-3958

Land Cert. No. 808/1998 issued dtd 9/2/1998

DAVID VEGA, and ELVIA VEGA

1-12-3766

Land Cert. 7353/2007 issued dtd 25/6/2007

CHRISTINA MCLEOD

45-40-154

Land Cert No. LRS-201306169 dtd 13/6/2013

MICHAEL STANLEY MOODY, SEYMOUR AUSTIN MOODY and MARION ELVIRA CHERRINGTON NEE MOODY

45-32-1741

Land Cert No. LRS-201416122 dtd 17/12/2014

SANTIAGO MANUEL SOLIZ

9-97-993/1

Lease Cert No. LRS-201510473 dtd 15/9/2015

IDOLLY ELLIS

45-38-202

Land Cert No.437/1991 dtd 19/8/1991

JOHAN DYCK

3-89-1368/1

Lease Cert No. LRS-201104228 dtd 12/4/2011

JOHAN DYCK

3-89-1361/1

Lease Cert No.LRS-201012477 dtd 15/11/2010

AUSTIN ERNEST CASTRO and LIONEL MICHAEL CASTRO- deceased.

20-17-356

Land Cert No. LRS-201705893 dtd 1//8/2017

JOHN E WORTHEN as THE JOHN WORTHEN TRUST

7-42-1314

Land Cert No. 11440/2004 dtd 9//12/2004

JOHN ALEXANDER PETZOLD-deceased

45-32-442

Land Cert No.LRS-200801793 dtd 13/2/2008

LESLIE VASQUEZ

4-27-1131

Land Cert No. LRS-201101704 dtd 8//2/2011

SANTIAGO MANUEL SOLIZ and ELDA GIDEON- deceased

9-97-687/1

Lease Cert No. 14418/2007 dtd 16//11/2007

ADIL WAHEED BUTT

19-41-1065

Land Cert No. LRS-201806769 dtd 2//8/2018

MELVA FLORES(ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MUSGRAVE SMITH DEC'D and DIANA MOSS(ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MUSGRAVE SMITH DEC'D

31-105-209

Land Cert No. LRS-201313418 dtd 27//11/2013

ABISUR LOZA

1-8-140

Land Cert No. LRS-20209466 dtd 22//8/2020

BENEDICTA WITTY

31-106-3343

Land Cert No. LRS-201510745 dtd 18//9/2015

L & Z INVESTMENTS LIMITED

7-42-788

Land Cert No. LRS-201608343 dtd 24//8/2016

SARAH L. WEAVER

36-61-918

Land Cert No.LRS-201413184 dtd 15/10/2014

RB DEVELOPMENT BELIZE LTD.

36-61-2757(H5)

Land Cert No. LRS-201601140 dtd 3//2/2016

GREEN HERON LIMITED

31-94-10

Land Cert No. LRS-200803277 dtd 15//4/2008

L.D. HANCOCK FOUNDATION INC.

19-41-157

Land Cert No. 574/1988 dtd 14/3/1988

MANUEL BLANCO

9-58-227

Land Cert No. LRS-201209964 dtd 21//08/2012

MANUEL BLANCO

9-58-223

Land Cert No. 4700/2004 dtd 9//6/2004

BELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL

20-17-6302

Land Cert No. LRS-201602030 dtd 23//2/2016

LOUIS JOSEPH MAGGIOTTO JR

20-17-5304

Land Cert No.7778/2000 dtd 6/11/2000

.( IN COMMON, and WILLIAM CHARLES ZIFCHAK(IN COMMON

7-42-6467(H30)

Land Cert No. LRS-201408888 dtd 21//7/2014

MARGARITA VIOLETA MARTINEZ

3-87-1108/1

Lease Cert No.6608/2005 dtd 1/8/2005

LUIS FRANCISCO LIU

31-106-3411

Land Cert No. LRS-201911714 dtd 22/10/2019

BERNARD L. CUNNINGHAM-deceased

45-35-356

Land Cert No. 196/1987 dtd 30/1/1987

BERNARD LINDFORD CUNNINGHAM- deceased

16-31-902

Land Cert No. 230/1999 dtd 14/1/1999

BERNARD LINFORD CUNNINGHAM-deceased

16-31-903

Land Cert No. 2139/1986 dtd 4//11/1986

The above Land/Lease Certificates after the expiration of twenty-one (21) days from the appearance of this notice.

Any person in possession of the above-mentioned certificates is required to return it to the Belize Land Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Belmopan.

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Land Registry Notices LRS-201913553

Registration Section COROZAL CENTRAL

LRS-202202097

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

Block No 1

Parcel 202

Registration Section COROZAL NORTH

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from OSWALD EDWARD MATTHEWS, of 68 Consejo Beach Trails, Consejo, Corozal District SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 202 situate in Corozal Town, Corozal District, and containing 615.9 S.Y and now identified as Parcel No.202 registered in the name of MERLIN WHITE The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of OSWALD EDWARD MATTHEWS, of 68 Consejo Beach Trails, Consejo, Corozal District as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

Block No 1

Parcel 320

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from CELEDONIA TERESITA ALAMILLA,RAUL ANTONIO KE, LORENA ALICIA SEDASSIE, ARACELI TERESA MAGANA, DEVORAH RUTH POSADAS of 5 Park Street, Corozal Town, Corozal District SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 320 situate in Corozal Town, Corozal District, and containing 566.24 S.Y and now identified as Parcel No.320 registered in the name of ROBERT S. DUFFY The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of CELEDONIA TERESITA ALAMILLA,RAUL ANTONIO KE, LORENA ALICIA SEDASSIE, ARACELI TERESA MAGANA, DEVORAH RUTH POSADAS of 5 Park Street, Corozal Town, Corozal District as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

LRS-202204791 LRS-202204792

LRS-2019013211 Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION Registration Section SAN PEDRO

Block No 7

Parcel 178 & 179

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from CARLOS ALEJOS, of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye , Belize District SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 35 and Lot No. 5 situate in San Pedro Town, Belize District, and containing 683.80 S.Y & 919.30 S.Y and now identified as Parcel No.178 and 179 registered in the name of BAREFOOT ENTERPRISES LIMITED The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of CARLOS ALEJOS, of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye , Belize District as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

Registration Section TOWER HILL

Block No 1

Parcel 1551

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from GUADALUPE ANGEL PECH, MARIA EVAGELINA PECH LANZA, MARIA ELENA BLANCO AND MARIA ESTHER PECH, of Yo Creek Village , Orange Walk District SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 1551 situate in Tower Hill Area, Orange Walk District, and containing 12.600 Acres and now identified as Parcel No.1551 registered in the name of ANIDIA AURORA GARCIA The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of GUADALUPE ANGEL PECH, MARIA EVAGELINA PECH LANZA, MARIA ELENA BLANCO AND MARIA ESTHER PECH, of Yo Creek Village , Orange Walk District as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

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Regional Meeting of Rural Youth in the SICA Region

Land Registry Notices Continued from page 30 LRS-202209618 Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1) OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise are attending a Regional Meeting of Rural Youth in the SICA Region from June 16 to 18, 2022, in Panama.

The purpose of the meeting is to dialogue and agree on action measures within the strategic framework 2022-2030 to promote the inclusion of rural youth according to conditions and specific priorities of the countries of the region, with a view to achieving development programmes with more relevance, inclusivity and sustainable rural programs for rural youth.

The regional meeting is organized by the Secretariat of the Agricultural Council Central American (SECAC) and PROCASUR with support from the International Agriculture Development Fund (FIDA) and the Ministry of Agricultural Development of the Republic of Panama, in the project framework: Young Leaders of Territorial Rural Development in the SICA region.

The meeting will combine sessions of discussion on various related topics, field visits and exchanges of experiences of rural youth supported by the Ministry of Agricultural Development of Panama (MIDA).

The results of the regional meeting will feed the Strategy of Rural Youth for the SICA Region (2022-2030) and will contribute to the definition and adequacy of the lines of action, in linkage with learning and initiatives of rural development at the national level of the agricultural and rural sectors of countries within the region.

Approximately 50 young leaders from national, rural youth organizations and networks, government representatives of the eight countries of the region,

Taiwan ICDF and OIRSA Organize Workshop on Diagnosis of Fusarium TR4 of Banana and Plantain in Belize

Registration Section SAN PEDRO

Block No 1

Parcel 16772

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from ISLAND CONSTRUCTION HOLDING LIMITED, of 2.5 Miles Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel No. 16772 situate in San Pedro Town, Belize District, and containing 1.34 acres and now identified as Parcel No.16772 registered in the name of ISLAND CONSTRUCTION HOLDING LIMITED The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of ISLAND CONSTRUCTION HOLDING LIMITED, of 2.5 Miles Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize City Belize District as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

LTU-202200732 LAND TITLES UNIT Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Belmopan UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2000 WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the Transfer Certificate of Title dated 24th day of April , 1976, and Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 10 at Folio No. 185 ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situate on Guadalupe Street, Cinderella Town, Belize City and numbered 2253, as shown in Grant No. 117 of 1971 and more particularly delineated in a plan numbered 117 of 1971 by Karl Gibson, Surveyor General, dated the 28th October, 1971, recorded at the General Registry in Crown Land Book (plans) No.23 at folio 31 with all buildings and erection standing and being thereon.

June 21, 2022 - The Taiwan ICDF and the International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA), in collaboration with the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), are holding a 4-day workshop on “Diagnosis of Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) of banana and plantain” in Central Farm, Cayo District from June 21 to 24, 2022.

This workshop offers training of the molecular detection of Foc TR4 for BAHA technicians, for the purpose of strengthening the Foc TR4 diagnostic capacity of the BAHA laboratory. Mr. Andrés Avalos of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala was invited as an instructor for this 4-day training. During their remarks, Mr. Francisco Gutierrez of BAHA and Mr. Fermin Blanco, Country Representative for OIRSA in Belize, both thanked the Taiwan Government for its continued support of the agricultural development of Belize.

The workshop is part of a pilot project that Taiwan is funding its allies in Central American region including Belize, to strengthen the banana disease prevention capacity through the cooperation with OIRSA. With banana being an important part of Belizean diet and export industry, Taiwan is committed to work with OIRSA and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise of Belize, to strengthen the expertise of diagnosing banana disease, as well as to ensure the sustainable development of banana growing in Belize.

In the name of NEFTALI REQUENA - deceased of: Belize City,Belize District HAS BEEN IRREVOCABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend, at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice, to issue a new duplicate of the Registered Transfer Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 10 at Folio No. 185 ANY PERSON in whose custody the TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact. ………………………………………….

PATRICIA ROBATEAU BLACKETT (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands Land Registry Dept.

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