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THE NEW LAND SHARK Thursday, 14 June 2018 In the wake of Municipal Elections 2018, Prime Minister Dean Barrow regurgitated John Saldivar, taking him off political time-out and making him Minister of National Security once again. Via press release early this week, the nation learned that the Prime Minister has now regurgitated Hugo Patt, who served under Gaspar Vega as Minister of State in the Ministry of Natural Resources at a time when the Ministry became known as a ‘hotbed of corruption.’ Patt, who made a name for himself in the Ministry (and not in a good way) has now been anointed by the Prime Minister himself, named as the big boss at the Ministry. Patt becomes the fourth Minister in charge of the very powerful Ministry since Vega was kicked

out in 2015. Vega was replaced by Senator Godwin Hulse. Hulse was replaced by Senator Vanessa Retreage. And Retreage was replaced by Senator Carla Barnett, who has now been replaced by Patt. The question all Belizeans is asking is this – the Prime Minister has gone to great lengths to proclaim the integrity of Hulse, Retreage and Barnett. Why, then, have all three lasted only months before being removed? Why is Barnett now being replaced by Patt? Patt, who is considered a very junior UDP Minister, has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight after being named Acting Prime Minister twice recently when Barrow left the country.

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Continued from page 1 It actually made the local news when this happened because senior Ministers were bypassed, including Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber and Minister of National Security John Saldivar. Both Faber and Saldivar were believed to be the only two candidates vying for the leadership position in the UDP when Mr. Barrow departs very soon. In an interview recently, Barrow laughed when asked if he favoured Faber or Saldivar as his successor and chose that moment to announce that a third Minister of his Cabinet was in the running, though he called no names. Patt was appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Natural Resources in 2012 following General Elections. That is believed to be the period when the corruption in the Ministry of Natural Resources was at its peak, with favoured UDPs and ‘special’ persons receiving millions as a part of the bogus compensation scam. This was also the period where now disgraced Gaspar Vega managed to appropriate thousands of acres of land for family members – prime parcels of land all across the country. Sources tell us that while it may have gone under the radar somewhat, Patt as Minister of State was doing much the same for himself, appropriating lands for himself and for family members. Political observers and sources within the UDP claim that Patt was placed at the Ministry of Natural Resources to free up the flow of land as the UDP prepares for general elections. Reliable reports are that the Party, having gone through hundreds of millions in Petrocaribe dollars and hundreds of millions more in oil proceeds, loans and grants, is now faced with a real cash crunch. Unable to buy elections, as it is believed they have done in the past, the UDP allegedly now plans to use land as currency in selected areas to curry favour. Patt, believed to be a good team player, will be the dispenser of land based on the PM’s instructions, we are told. But more than anything, the move by Prime Minister Barrow to bring back Patt in the Ministry of Natural Resources is just more evidence that the PM has run out of options. He has nobody else to call on and is now forced to recycle and regurgitate Ministers. The writing is already on the wall where the UDP is concerned. The end is near.

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Four Dead in San Pedro Blaze Thursday, 14 June 2018 The San Pedro Fire Department has come under intense scrutiny after four persons lost their lives in an early morning fire which resulted in the death of four persons. At around 2:45am Monday, fire blazed out of control at a two-storey home located in the Escalante subdivision south of San Pedro Town. By the time the flames were extinguished, four persons who occupied the upper flat of the building had died – Clara Bacab, her son Allan Nunez, 14, daughter Mia, 6 and niece Shirley Bacab, 16. David Nunez and his son Samir managed by jumping through a window, but were both injured, David more critically. Six person who lived in two apartment buildings on the lower flat of the building escaped unhurt. While the fire appears to have started just before 2:45am, San Pedro Police say they did not get the call alerting them of the blaze until after three. Officer Commanding San Pedro Supt. Henry Jemott told reporters that “around 3:15 thereabout, the Police were called to the area of Escalante in San Pedro Town. We received information of a house fire. Upon Police making checks in the area, they noticed one building engulfed in fire and another almost engulfed as well. Police then called the

BARROW TAKES OVER ELECTIONS & BOUNDARIES Thursday, 14 June 2018 The Opposition People’s United Party fought hard to force Prime Minister Dean Barrow to bow to pressure and carry out the re-registration exercise. There is a critical need for a new, updated voter’s list since that exercise hadn’t been carried out for 20 years. But while Barrow finally gave into pressure from the PUP and other social partners, the wily old goat still has a few tricks up his sleeve, apparently. In the reshuffle earlier this week, all eyes were on Hugo Patt and the Ministry of Natural Resources. But very quietly, the Prime Minister has now assumed control of the Elections & Boundaries Department. Reliable sources also tell us that Sista B, sister of the Prime Minister, has taken up what appears to be a new assignment at the Vital Stats Department.

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Fire Department and they proceeded to the area of Escalante where they started to operate to extinguish the fire in the area.” According to the reports, it was the Police who then called the Fire Department. Station Manager of the National Fire Service Oren Smith said they got the call from Police at 3:30am, almost an hour after the fire had started, and dispatched two units to the area. But within a couple minutes, those trucks were out of water and had to leave the area to look for another source. That is what has sparked much of the outrage. Smith explained that “there are two units in San Pedro. These units, compared to what we have in Belize City, are pretty much small. The combine of both trucks I think is an approximate seven hundred gallons. If you get on the scene and you use three lengths of hose, seventy millimetres by one hundred-foot length, it takes thirty gallons to full one length of hose. That’s ninety gallons. If you are using two branch pipes that discharge one hundred gallons per minute, that’s two hundred and ninety gallons per minute being discharged. Out of seven hundred gallons, you have at least just over two and a half minutes of firefighting before the trucks had to leave the scene to find water supply and that is what occurred.” In every single instance where fire has resulted in destruction and death, there have been complaints about the This Department, another hotbed of corruption which has seen no reform despite what seems like millions of complaints daily, will be critical in the re-registration process. Person who are in need of a birth certificate in order to re-register will need to go through Vital Stats. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that if the UDP has its way, birth certificate applications brought in by the PUP will be lost while those brought in by the UDP will be expedited. Sista B has been seen there issuing instructions to staff members, even though she has no official authority to do so. Of particular concern is that fact that just days from the start of the re-registration exercise, the Prime Minister has refused to appoint elections & Boundaries Commissioners, which means that all decisions at this time are being made by political persons. Despite repeated queries to the Prime Minister, there has been no response. The People’s United Party has written to the Prime Minister requesting that OAS observers be called in to observe the entire process, scheduled for July to November 2018. The Prime Minister has not responded to the letter from PUP Leader John Briceño either.

ancient trucks and equipment which are inadequate to seriously protect life and property. And whenever there is a disaster, the government and Minister Edmond Castro say the exact same things – that they are looking at how they can source new trucks because they are very expensive, and the newest trucks we have in service are more than 20 years old. Every single time there is a disaster the same promises are made but nothing is ever done. After the 2016 blaze in San Pedro levelled an entire block, the government promised the installation of hydrants to provide water. That has still not been done. In his public message this week, PUP Leader John Briceño expressed condolences to the families who had experienced such a terrible loss, as well as to the grieving community. He also expressed his outrage, stating that we need to change the way things are done – “over the past three years, government found millions to spend on partisan programs to take political supporters for tacos and to allow for ministerial hustling under the guise of Mother’s Day Cheer and Christmas Cheer. Just imagine in a budget of a billion dollars, government is allocating a mere $198,000 on vehicles for the Fire Department. The entire budget for the Fire Department is just over $7 million dollars in a country with 9 cities and towns and close to 200 villages.” David Nunez is currently in the KHMH suffering from third degree burns and smoke inhalation. He is listed in a critical condition.

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Broad Daylight Robbery Foiled Thursday, 14 June 2018 Police have released no information on what appears to be an attempted robbery this morning on King Street in downtown Belize City. Surveillance video records the time as 10:09am, and shows a person getting into the driver’s side of a parked vehicle. That person is then approached by somebody who yanks open the door and gets into a struggle with him/her. That’s when a man in a pickup parked in front of that vehicle gets out the vehicles and pulls a firearm from his side. He chases the robber who is joined by another man who seems to have been a lookout posted nearby and they run down the street pursued by the good Samaritan with his weapon drawn. There is no sound to the video so it cannot be ascertained whether any shots were fired. This latest brazen attempted robbery is only the latest in a crazy spate of robberies in recent months. It seems as if some open season has been declared and practically every day on the news there are reports of persons or businesses being robbed at gunpoint. The situation

got so bad on Albert Street recently that Police were forced to post cops at every corner in an attempt to immediately halt the trend. This morning’s bold attempt shows clearly that it is not working. In an interview last week, PUP leader John Briceño explained that “this problem will not be solved with guns and more BDF on the streets. We cannot brutalize our youth into submission. This will not work. As I said in my last press briefing, we need to revitalize the Southside of Belize City to make it a zone of opportunity. Our communities will be safer if we police better, keep our children in school, improve relations between the police and the community and improve our conviction rates. And we all have to be better parents, we need to treat our children with love, care and understanding and yes discipline. We need a plan that will see a police department equip to serve and protect our citizens and communities. A knowledgeable person in policing tactics recently told me that the police department needs to be retrained, retooled and refocused; I agree with that assessment.”

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Message from Hon. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition

We Need to Change Just days ago, in the quiet hours of the very early morning, two families and a community in San Pedro experienced something horrible. As a result of this, one of those families is now dealing with unspeakable tragedy. Many neighbours tried to help and others watched in horror as fire engulfed two homes, leaving a father and son to mourn the loss of their family while another was left homeless. Four people, a mother and three beautiful children perished because they were unable to escape the fire which had engulfed their home. As a father myself, I am filled with grief and sadness by this tragic event. I am sure all Belizeans feel the same. This was a Belizean family: a mom, a dad and young children who were asleep in their beds at the time of the fire. I am sure that like the Belama fire in February 2001 where seven children perished and the fire at the Princess Royal Youth Hostel in November 2015 where three teenaged girls died, this tragedy will change the lives of these families forever. For a father who has to move on without his wife Carla, his son Allan, his daughter Mia and his niece Shirley, all gone to soon, life will never be the same. And while we mourn with David and his son Samir, we understand that tragedies happen. I am sure that more than our support and understanding, David and Samir would wish for us to do everything possible to make sure that this never happens again. For this reason, things have to change. People have to change. From the persons responsible for our building codes, to those elected officials whose job it is to do all possible to ensure our safety and yes even we as residents - everyone has to do better. For years we in the PUP have been saying greater effort needs to be placed on the delivery of service by our Government. For some time now, the Fire Chief has been begging for resources so that he and his staff can do their jobs. As recently as May 11th when Mr. Lamb and his family of fourteen lost everything, fire officials complained of serious mechanical problems at the nation’s largest fire facility in Belize City. The fire chief on that occasion also complained of an aging fleet of fire trucks. All his calls have fallen on deaf ears. Yet over the past three years, government found millions to spend on partisan programs to take political supporters for tacos and to allow for ministerial hustling under the guise of Mother’s Day Cheer and Christmas Cheer. Just imagine in a budget of a billion dollars, government is allocating a mere $198,000 on vehicles for the Fire Department. The entire budget for the Fire Department is just over $7 million dollars in a country with 9 cities and towns and close to 200 villages. The last time government purchased a ‘new’ fire truck was in 2002. Yet over the last decade Government spent over 10 billion dollars. This UDP government is simply not doing enough to make the lives of our people better because their priorities are not about the people. A government that cares about the people will do more to make our communities safer, ensure that our first responders have what they need to do their jobs effectively and enforce laws that will help to prevent accidental deaths. We have to work together to heal the community that surrounds the families of those who died in this tragic fire, and we have to do better with fire prevention. All of us.

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Thursday, June 14, 2018 Historian and former diplomat, Dr. Assad Shoman, has been on a national tour to unveil his latest literary contribution – his new book titled Guatemala’s Claim to Belize: The Definitive History, just released after three years of intensive research, after poring over archival files in London, Mexico and Washington. Shoman is well known for other publications such as Party Politics in Belize, Thirteen Chapters of a History of Belize, Belize’s Independence and Decolonization in Latin America: Guatemala, Britain, and the UN (Studies of the Americas), and Backtalking Belize: Selected Writings (The Belizean chronicles series) (Creole Edition). His latest work delves into a much-discussed topic at a time when the debate is intensifying on whether Belizeans should agree, as the Guatemalans did in their 15 April 2018 vote, to go to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), for a final and binding settlement. The Government of Belize has said it will hold a national referendum next April, after a long overdue national reregistration exercise. Shoman recently told the press that “one of the biggest things to

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learn or get from this book is how was it possible that a little country like Belize under pressure from the United States of America, from the United Kingdom, not just from Guatemala, was able to overcome those pressures and become independent without any ties to Guatemala and with all its territory.” Shoman said that his book brings new understanding, especially of things that happened behind the scenes at the time when the British made threats to withdraw military reinforcements from Belize. The documentation sourced go back to 1821 - well before the 1859 Boundary Treaty. “Nobody has gone, and anybody could have done it, but nobody else did it: go into the archives of all these places and get the facts. So, I have exposed things here in fact even going back to the Web-

ster Proposals, which would have been available in the 90’s. But all this time, nobody went and checked it out, so I did and I found out some things that I published here which would give you a new light about what actually happened,” Dr. Shoman added. In his review of the new book of 461 pages and 6 chapters, Lawrence Vernon, Belizean author, said Shoman “succeeds splendidly in enlightening readers to little-known, or never-before revealed, anecdotes of events and factors occurring in Belize, Guatemala and the wider international sphere which greatly influenced the direction the Belize Question has taken.” Shoman does support having

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the Belize-Guatemala differendum taken to the ICJ, but he says that Belizeans must make up their own minds. He has said that Guatemala will get nothing from having the matter taken to the ICJ but “international respectability.” Vernon, in his review, shared that, “In the final chapter, Shoman gives the legal facts and principles that the I.C.J. will have to use to arrive at a decision. He explains legal concepts such as uti possidetis, acquisitive prescription and others; how the Law of Treaties apply; and discusses established principles and practices of international law to show that the Belize-Guatemala border has long assumed the necessary permanence to be fixed and immutable as a matter of law. The author is confident that if the issue of title were to come before the I.C.J., it would dispose of the question simply by reference to the treaties of 1859 and 1931.” Shoman claims that “the I.C.J. would not follow Guatemala into the complicated, controversial and now manifestly irrelevant and illusory historical web that it has chosen to weave.” Dr. Shoman comes with highly respected institutional knowledge, as he has served as Belize Foreign Minister from 2003-2006, and also as Chief Negotiator on the Belize team under the administration of the People’s United Party.

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n Wednesday, the Government announced another reshuffle of Cabinet Ministers and portfolios. It’s probably the fourth since 2015 when Gaspar Vega was removed from the Ministry of Natural Resources. The announcement came via brief release from the Government Press Office. In a nutshell, Hugo Patt is now in control of the very, very powerful Ministry of Natural Resources – arguably the most powerful and lucrative Ministry. That Ministry is a game changer, a deal-breaker and a God-maker. While the release states that Senator Carla Barnett asked to be moved from that Ministry where she has languished in hibernation mode for well over a year, that is clearly not true. Barnett is collateral damage in a move which seeks to place Patt in a position where he can make political friends – friends which will be critical to what seems to be a push for him to replace Mr. Barrow as leader of the Party. In his third term in office, Mr. Barrow is reaping a harvest of sour, rotten fruits, the result of governance gone terribly wrong. Simply put, he has run out of options where administration and succession are concerned. There are reports, very credible, that at one point Mr. Barrow was looking to Mark Espat to succeed him. Espat, considered the PUP’s Judas Iscariot though believed to be the recipient of much more than 30 pieces of silver, has become Mr. Barrow’s financial whiz kid. It was no secret that Barrow, faced with a whole menu of unappetizing dishes in Cabinet, courted Espat for some time. When the suggestion went to Cabinet, it was shut down by senior UDP Ministers who may appreciate Espat’s financial acumen but do not trust him and still do not consider him a branded UDP. It was credibly reported that Mr. Barrow also had his gaze set on Attorney-General Michael Peyrefitte, who appears fleet of mind if not of foot. There were rumours of all sorts of moves and deals to get Peyrefitte set up in a constituency where he could prove his political mettle – make his bones, so to speak. That hasn’t worked out just yet, and sources inside Cabinet say that one of the major factors against Peyrefitte succeeding Mr. Barrow is his weight. It is believed, perhaps rightly so, that Peyrefitte does not have the stamina to run the country. After all, the office now occupied by Mr. Barrow is on the third floor of the Administration Building – no easy feat for Peyrefitte. Sadly, for him at least, Patrick’s Faber’s chances of becoming the next leader of the UDP are all but non-existent. At one point Mr. Barrow perhaps saw potential in the young Faber, but now it is clear that that ship has sailed. Faber has a history of behavioural difficulties related to alcohol, not the least of which have seen him accused of the physical abuse of not one but two women. He has still not been forgiven, in UDP top circles, for the shenanigans which resulted in his luxury Government-issued SUV ending up in the Caribbean Sea. And more recently, he was the center of an international incident in Atlanta which caused two schools to be locked down and also resulted in his detention at gunpoint by Atlanta cops. Mr. Barrow and senior members of Cabinet know that Faber does not have the maturity or the discipline to lead the UDP. Saldivar is in the same boat as Faber. He has tossed his hat into the leadership ring, but not long ago his portfolio was stripped from him because of his relationship with a con-man and accused murderer, William Danny Mason. While Saldivar’s connections seem to have protected him from closer scrutiny in the beheading of a pastor in Belmopan, that relationship with Mason struck a death blow to Saldivar’s hopes and dreams. He may not be willing to listen at this point, but the fat lady has sung. Last week the UDP’s senior whip, Michael Finnegan, nominated Hugo Patt as a successor to Mr. Barrow when he departs. That is no random act. And Finnegan may be eccentric, but he is in full possession of his marbles. When Finnegan nominated Patt, an act which reduced Faber to hysterics and histrionics in the Cabinet Room, it had the sanction of Dean Barrow. While Saldivar and Faber may have been caught off guard, it was a set play. Patt taking over control of the Ministry of Natural Resources is another set play, another chess piece set into place. Mr. Barrow has literally run out of options. The capacity in his Cabinet was tapped out years ago. He has used every Senator option and some to build up that capacity, but that hasn’t worked out. There is nowhere else for Mr. Barrow to turn, except to young Mr. Patt – at least for now. The UDP has enjoyed the past weeks as the PUP goes through the inevitable tensions of choosing Standard Bearers in preparation for general elections. But don’t be distracted just yet. The UDP is in serious trouble. The dolly-house is crumbling. And for them, the worst is yet to come.

Thursday, 14 June 2018 Since last week Sunday, June 3, 2018, when Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted, it sent rivers of lava and deadly gases mixed with ash which overwhelmed nearby villages. Heart-breaking images of the victims trying to escape flooded social media. The catastrophic eruption is the deadliest in decades. With the rising death toll and over 1.7 million people affected, last week Guatemala suspended rescue efforts. Belizeans across the country have been mobilizing in an effort to gather much needed food and clothing items to assist the victims of the tragedy. In Benque Viejo del Carmen, Nataly Moh swiftly mobilized a Guatemala volcano relief team. The team was stationed at the Cancha Marshalleck where donations kept pouring in from every town in Belize. By Saturday, June 9, 2018, the team had sorted out two tons of donations worth over $500,000 quetzal, from Belizeans. Moh told the Belize Times that the support from Belizeans is overwhelming with donations being sent in large amounts of items. The Guatemalan authorities committed to giving Moh’s team two containers and two private vehicles to transport the items from Benque to Guatemala. On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, while the team was loading the items, they received a surprise visit from Guatemala’s ambassador to Belize, Georges de la Roche Du Ronzet Plihal. Plihal expressed gratitude for the kind donations, and the overwhelming support from Belizeans to Guatemalans in their time of tragedy, “It is an honour for us Guatemalans to see the work we have done amidst this disaster and also to see the help we have gotten from

our neighbouring countries and friendly countries, Belize. Thank you to the Belizean community and thank you so much for the work that you are doing. We are grateful on behalf of the Guatemalan Embassy in Belize, the Government and people of Guatemala.” Local churches and community members also sent buses of donations over to assist victims. The Guatemala volcano relief arranged for the sorting and transportation of donations with Guatemalan officials from CONRED and the Consulate of Guatemala in Belize. The out pour of support for this humanitarian crisis continue with more donations being sent. Guatemalans have taken to social media to also express their gratitude to the Belizean community.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Michelle Elissa Cullinan is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Enchanted Waters Holding Co. Ltd.” located at Long Caye Lighthouse Reef, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Vinod Chawla is applying for a Publican General Liquor License to be operated at “Victor Foods Distributors.” located at Miles 3 ½ Philip Goldson Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Thursday, 14 June 2018 On Tuesday, the release from the Government Press Office announcing yet another reshuffle stated clearly that Senator Carla Barnett, who had responsibility for the Ministry of Natural Resources, had requested that she be moved from that Ministry. According to the release – “Pursuant to a request from the Hon. Dr. Carla Barnett to be reassigned from her current position as Minister of State in the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Office of the Prime Minister announces the following Cabinet changes…” But in an interview this week following that announcement, senior UDP Minister Sedi Elrington revealed that the release lied, and that Barnett had been removed because she was simply not getting the job done. Elrington was questioned about Barnett’s honesty, which was the reason the PM placed her in the hotbed of corruption. And he responded by saying that it wasn’t a matter of her honesty, but a matter of people not being provided with the efficient service they demanded. “notwithstanding the fact that she is there, there are continuing cries that people are not being served and politicians respond to that, politicians respond to that whether it is the Prime Minister or the ordinary politician. We respond to pressure from the people because we answer to the people. So, if the people are saying look we’re still not

getting the service we want, can’t you do anything? I think it is under those circumstances the Prime Minister said let me try again. It’s really an effort to try to appease, or please the populous especially at this time when people are desperate to try and get their titles.” While Elrington is not necessarily lying, he’s not telling the whole truth either. Sources inside Cabinet have told the Belize Times that certain Ministers have been trying to get Barnett out of the Ministry of Natural Resources for months because they were unable to access certain ‘services’ and favours to which they had become accustomed during the time of Gaspar Vega. Because those Ministers have not been able to use the Ministry as they wanted to, they allegedly formed a powerful alliance with the aim of getting Barnett out and replacing her with someone a lot more ‘open,’ and that is where Hugo Patt came in. It is incredible that Elrington would openly criticize the same Senator Barnett who has been lauded time and time again by the Prime Minister as a bastion of integrity. But Elrington explained that even his pocket was suffering as a result of inefficiency at the Ministry of Natural Resources. “I not too long ago had a foreign client who said, look Mr. Elrington, I am being threatened to be sued because of the length of time it is taking for me to get titles for people I have done real estate transactions with,” explained Elrington.

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For Sale By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 8th day of January 2003, between PATRICIO CHO & MARGARITA CHO both of Pomona New Site, Stann Creek District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) of the one part and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 2 of 2003 at Folios 1491 to 1520, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No.184 and comprising 802.713 Square Meter situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 804 of 2002 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No.804 of 2002 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. DATED this 5th day of June, 2018. MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

STATURORY NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS SALAM Deceased of corner George Price & Prince Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, Belize NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 36 of the Administration of Estates Act, Chapter 197 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the Estate of TOMAS SALAM, Deceased, late of corner George Price & Prince Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, Belize, who died on the 24th day of June 2017 and in whose Estate Grant of Probate has been granted to TOMAS SALAM, the lawful Executor of Front Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, Belize, on or before the expiration of three (3) months from the first publication hereof AND NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that at the expiration of the said three (3) months the said TOMAS SALAM shall proceed to distribute the assets of the said TOMAS SALAM, deceased, amongst the beneficiaries entitled thereto, having regard only to claims and demands of which shall then have had notice. DATED this 8th day of June 2018 DEAN E. MOLINA Attorney-at-Law for TOMAS SALAM, Executor in the Estate of TOMAS SALAM

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On Sunday residents from the communities of Belize Rural North headed out to Sandhill where Marconi Leal was officially endorsed as Standard Bearer of the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Party. This is yet another step taken in ensuring that whenever General Elections are called the PUP will be ready to win, ready to lead and ready to serve the people of Belize.

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JAMIE USHER & AMIR RAMOS Win NOC Olympic Day Fun Run

Belize City, June 10, 2018 Over 110 runners of all ages participated in the National Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committee’s annual Olympic Day fun run on Albert and Regent Streets in Belize City on Sunday morning, with Masters runner Jamie Chanona-Usher and track star Amir Ramos recording the fastest times over the longest course: 2 laps from Scotiabank parking lot to Mule Park, along Albert Street, around Yarborough Cemetery, into Regent Street back to the start. Female Open 1st Shanay Nasario – Pumas football striker – 22 minutes 2nd Bobby Dee Usher – softball and canoe enthusiast – 26 minutes 3rd Mayu Fukada - Japanese JOCV volunteer – 26 minutes Open 1st Amir Ramos - 17 minutes 2nd Yoshinori Wakabayashi - Japanese JOCV volunteer – 18 minutes. Female Masters – Over-35 1st Jamie Chanona-Usher - Belize High School principal - 21:09.18. 2nd Christina Norlay-Nichols 22:50.68 3rd Lucelly Ramos - 24:49.56. Masters Over-44 1st Wilber Tito Bientz - Cuban table tennis coach - 19:52.46. 2nd Fernando Patterson - 22:31.61. 3rd Andres Grajalez - 22:40.93. Female Juniors - 14-19 years (2 laps) 1st Ashontie Carr - Central American gold medallist - 14:04.06. 2nd Ashantie Carr - 14:46.04. 3rd Belinda Usher - Gwen Lizarraga High School - 16:21.55. Juniors - 14-19 years (2 laps) 1st Francis Hauze - Volleyball star 12:34.6 minutes. 2nd Daryl Palacio - Table tennis enthusiast - 14:08.60 3rd Giovanni Alamilla Jr - Table tennis enthusiast - 16:01.76 Female Infants - 10-13 years (one lap) 1st Gisel Alamilla - 6:27.81 minutes 2nd Avianka Avila - volleyball enthusiast - 6:29.28 3rd Haley Thurton - PSE top scorer - 6:56.21 Infants 10-13 years (one lap) 1st Dion O’Brien - 4:32.92 minutes 2nd Jameer Young - 4:49.49 3rd Jofny Paguagua - table tennis enthusiast - 4:53.46. Female Infants – 9 years & under (one lap) 1st Dasialynn Thurton 2nd Kimani Lord 3rd Hiam Safa. Infants – 9 years & under (one lap) 1st Jahir Young 2nd Corbin Auica 3rd Arren Pope

Olympic Fun Run - over 110 participants

Jewel Fury & Toledo Rumberas Enter NAWL Finals

1st Masters FEM Jamie Usher

Ist Open Amir Ramos

Toledo Rumberas draw 1-1 OW Gladiators

Ladyville Rising Stars, Hattieville Riverside Boys & Warriors Win in

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Hattieville Riverside Boys

Ladyville Rising Stars boys Belize City, June 9, 2018 The Warriors, Rising Stars of Ladyville, Warriors, Reality Youths, Carlston FC and Hattieville Riverside Boys all posted big wins in Week 5 of the 2018 SMART Under-13 Mundialito football tournament at the MCC Garden on Saturday. In Game 1, Warriors won 6-0 against the Corinthians, with Kaylen McFoy scoring 4 goals in the 12th, 14th, 20th and 35th minutes; while Devin McCauley scored their 4th goal in the 30th minute, and Edward Hines scored the 5th goal in the 33rd minute. In Game 2, the Collet Strikers held the Brown Bombers to a nil-zip draw. In Game 3, the Ladyville Rising Stars advanced to the playoffs as the No. 1 seed from their group as they won 3-0 over the City Boys, with 2 goals by Kenrick Gordon, and Geroy Bainton scored the 3rd goal. In Game 4, Reality Youths eliminated Mahogany Heights from the playoffs by a 1-0 win, with a goal struck by Scorian Stewart. In Game 5, Carlston FC won 3-0, by Ladyville Jaguars default. In Game 6, Hattieville Riverside Boys advanced to the playoffs as the No. 1 seed from their group, eliminating the Sampson Academy: 1-0 with a goal by Antwon “Sense” Smith. Quarterfinals begin on Saturday, June 16.

Jewel Fury 9-0 Verdes Rebels Belmopan, June 9, 2018 The undefeated Bandits Jewel Fury dominated the National Women’s Amateur League (NAWL) football championship semi-finals with backto-back wins: 3-0 and 9-0 against Rebels to reach the Finals, while Toledo Rumberas also made the cut as the No.2 seed to the finals by a 3-1 win and a 1-1 Anisa Nah vs draw with the Orange Jinnelle Pott Walk Gladiators at the People’s Stadium on Saturday. In Game 2 of the semi-finals at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium, Jewel Fury scorched Verdes 9-0, with Mexican import Suswani Martinez scoring 5 goals in the 7th, 43rd, 47th, 77th and 79th minutes. Jayda Brown struck the 1st goal in the 5th minute, Jennisha Scott scored the 3rd goal in the 30th minute, and American import Zoe Anderson scored the 6th and 7th goals in the 55th and 60th minutes. In Game 2 of the other semi-finals series, Toledo Rumberas held the Orange Walk Gladiators to a 1-1 draw; as Quniah Caliz scored Rumberas’ 1st goal in the 9th minute, and Gianni Gomez equalized in the 28th minute. The Gladiators needed a 4-1 win to advance, but the referee annulled 2 goals the Gladiators scored, and Karen Garcia missed a penalty. Upcoming Finals on Saturday, June 16: Toledo Rumberas vs. Jewel Fury at Victor Sanchez field Finals Game 2 On Saturday June 23: Jewel Fury vs. Rumberas at Isidoro Beaton Stadium.

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St. Luke’s Methodist & St. Ignatius RC Girls Win Primary Schools Football Semi-finals Belize City, June 12, 2018 The St. Luke’s Methodist and St. Ignatius RC girls advanced to the National Sports Council’s primary schools football championship finals by big wins in the semi-finals at the MCC Garden on Tuesday afternoon. In Game 1 on Tuesday, the St. Luke’s Methodist girls eliminated the St. John Vianney RC girls in a penalty shootout, after a scoreless draw in regulation time. 3-1. Vianney’s goalie stopped a penalty and one of St Luke’s tries went wide of the goal, but Judith Estell, Samryn Rancharan and Indy Reneau all scored their penalties for St. Luke’s, whose goalie stopped one penalty, while the Vianney girls missed the goal completely on 3 tries. Only Kalis McKay scored for Vianney. In Game 2, St. Ignatius RC girls had to go to extra time and penalties to win 6-5 over the Holy Redeemer School RC girls, when their penalty shootout went into sudden death. Regulation time ended a scoreless draw, sending the game into overtime, and Jeraline Serano scored first for Holy Redeemer, but a tactical blunder by the Holy Redeemer defense allowed St. Ignatius’ Reyannie Duran to equalize 1-1 in the 2nd overtime period. In penalties, Khaya Gordon, Jaisha Bernardez and Asia Flores scored for St. Ignatius, while their 2nd and 3rd kickers missed the goal completely. The scored remained tied 3-3 after 5 kicks, as Ashley Estrada, Kristy Mai and Jeraline Serrano scored for Holy Redeemer, while their 3rd kicker hit the crossbar and the 5th kicker missed the goal altogether, sending the shootout into sudden death. Gianna Sutherland, Leah August and Vashtie Stephen scored for St. Ignatius, while only l were Nigely Gongora and Fabrina Belisle scores for Holy Redeemer School with 1 goal each. Last Wednesday St. Luke’s Methodist girls drew 1-1 with St. John’s Anglican; as Indy Requena scored her 3rd goal for St. Luke’s, and Joyce Brown equalized 1-1 for St. John’s. Last Monday, the Holy Redeemer RC girls qualified to the semi-finals by a 1-0 win against the Salvation Army girls, with a goal scored by Kristian Ancona. In Game 2 last Monday, the St. Ignatius RC girls qualified to the semi-finals by a nil-zip draw with the Wesley Upper girls.

St. Luke’s Methodist girls

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Queen Square Anglican & Unity Presbyterian Boys Win Primary Schools Football Semi-finals

Unity Presbyterian boys Belize City, June 12, 2018 The Unity Presbyterian boys and Queen Square Anglican boys advanced to the National Sports Council’s primary schools football championship finals by big wins in the semi-finals at the MCC Garden on Tuesday afternoon. In Game 1, Queen Square Anglican boys had to come from behind to win 2-1 against the Ephesus 7th Day Adventist boys, as Jose Almendarez scored first for Ephesus. Tom Moguel equalized 1-1 for Queen Square before the half time break, and Keeden Shay Bowen scored from long range to beat the Ephesus keeper: 2-1. In Game 2, the Unity Presbyterian boys eliminated the Ebenezer Methodist School boys 2-1, as Jevon Theus over-ran the Ebenezer defense to score 1 goal in the 1st half, and a 2nd goal in the 2nd half. The Ebenezer boys finally got on the scoreboard when Jalen “Blocker” Whyte connected with a right-way right foot kick to put the finish on a corner kick executed by Hector Reyes 2 minutes before the long whistle. In Friday’s quarterfinals, in Game 1, the Queen Square boys advanced to the semi-finals by a 3-1 win against the St. Martin’s boys with 2 goals scored by Keeden Shaay Bowen, and a 3rd goal by Tom Moguel. Only Brandon Smith scored for St. Martin’s. In Game 2, the Ephesus 7th Day Adventist boys qualified to the semi-finals by a 2-1 win against Belize Elementary with 2 goals scored by Jose Almendarez, and only Aidan Arnold scored for BES. In Game 3, the Unity Presbyterian boys reached the semi-finals with a 1-0 win against the St. Mary’s Anglican boys, with a goal by Jevon Theus. In Game 4, the Ebenezer Methodist boys advanced to the semi-finals with a win against the St. John Vianney RC boys, with a goal by Hector Reyes.

Queen Square Anglican boys

FC Elite & Progresso FC Win FFB Inter-district Semi-finals Belize City, June 10, 2018 FC Elite and Progresso FC won Game 1 of the FFB’s Inter-district 1st Division Champions League semi-finals on Sunday. At the MCC on Sunday, FC Elite toppled the CYDP champs Kelly Street FC: 2-1 with 2 goals by Tyrique “Hammer” Ciego in the 9th and 31st minutes, while only Steven “Bredds” Baizar scored for Kelly St. FC in the 21st minute. At the Carl Ramos Stadium in Dangriga, Progresso FC marched over the B&B Landsharks: 5-0 with 2 goals by Andir Chi in the 14th and 55th minutes, and a goal apiece from Eliazar “Toto” Itza in the 34th minute, Ian Chi in the 62nd minute, and Ryan Murillo in the 84th minute. Upcoming games on Sunday, June 17: Kelly St FC vs. FC elite at MCC Progresso FC vs. B&B Landsharks at Louisiana field, Orange Walk.

FC Elite - Stefan Diego vs Kelly St. - Damion Morrison

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Western Paradise, Sibun Bight, Vista del Mar, Belize District

By Dolores Balderamos Garcia

QUALITY OF LIFE

I know that I have written some of these thoughts already, but I really want to come back to what I call some quality of life issues as I ponder about Belize in 2018. It is that time of year when the mayflower trees have bloomed briefly, and now the long seed pods hang all over the craggy branches of this iconic Belizean tree. Interestingly, when the green seed pods dry and open the little seeds are “helicopters,” a small seed nestled between two lightas-feathers “wings.” When the seeds get loose they twirl around on leaving the tree, and they float in this spiralling motion just like a helicopter. This is the seed dispersal system for the mayflower. Sometimes there are so many helicopters filling the air that it looks like our own Belizean snow coming down. The huge cotton tree has gone through its leafless phase. Some mango-sized green seed pods have already dried up, becoming brown and releasing the seeds which are a small, dark brown, almost black, seed surrounded by a cluster of brownish cotton that provides lightness. This is another tree that has its own special seed dispersal system. Once the pods are completely dry, the cotton balls are released with the precious little seed at their center, and the wind does the rest. This is nature at its finest!! But, I truly want to talk about the foolishness that I witness every time I walk downtown and over the Swing Bridge. It’s this issue of heavily tinted vehicles. My guess is that over fifty percent of all vehicles are so heavily tinted that you cannot see who is driving. Some are tinted full black. It is impossible to make eye contact with whoever is driving, and really you are taking your life into your hands every time you need to use the cross-walk. Now, I thought that we had laws in Belize about tinting. If I am not mistaken it is illegal to use tint that is too heavy or obscure. Well, the law is honoured in the breach. One day I was just leaving my office on Queen Street to go to Bottom Dollar Store. A vehicle passed me. And by the way,

Queen Street is quite congested due to the parking of vehicles on both sides and the need for pedestrians to walk on the “outside” as it were. As I walked, all I saw was a hand lift up off a steering wheel to hail me. But the vehicle was so heavily tinted, even the windshield, that I had absolutely no idea who it is that was hailing me. All I could do was shake my head. This quality of life issue must be dealt with. It makes no difference for persons who never walk the streets of downtown or anywhere in the city. But it makes a huge difference to those of us who walk to the bank or credit union, shops, court, drug store, etc. It’s time to enforce the law about no tinting, because it is ridiculous to not at all know who is driving a car. I should not have to be guessing whether or not a vehicle will stop at the cross-walk for me to walk across. The city mothers and fathers need to work with the traffic wardens and officers and the Police to bring about some sanity where this quality of living matter is concerned. Now you might say that it is impractical to expect drivers to voluntarily comply with the law, when almost every ministerial vehicle is seen driving here, there and everywhere sporting deep, deep tint. However, we cannot have one law for ministers and politicians, and another for the ordinary folk. If we are going to move to enforce the law, then this must apply to everybody, without exception. It is stupidity to be taking young persons to court for not having a bell and light on their bicycles, when sixty percent of vehicles drive around with the tint so dark that you can only guess that there is a real driver behind the steering wheel. I call this foolishness, and it is high time to stop it and to move quickly to enforce the “no tint” law. There are myriad matters that can be discussed as quality of life issues. I am only sharing my thoughts on this particular one and expressing my dear desire to have the authorities and the powers that be deal with it. That’s it for now.

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTIES the following properties No. Beltex Belama Western Paradise,at Sibun Bight,170 Vista del Mar, BelizeAvenue, District Phase 1, Belize City on Saturday 16th June 2018 at BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell 10:00 am: the following properties at No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City on Saturday 16th June 2018 at 10:00 am:

Lot No. 164 Bristle Cone Street, Western Pines Area, Western Paradise Village, Mile 8.5 George Price Highway, Belize District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 164 containing 643.301 square meters situated at Mile 8.5 North of the Western Highway, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant lot containing 643.301 square meters situate on Bristle Cone Street, Western Pines Area, Western Paradise Village, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Thomas Valerio & Camille Valerio) Nine Lots (9) Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

BLOCK PARCELS 16 61, 85, 110, 154, 157, 171, 172, 173 (Being nine vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision containing the following sizes: Parcel 61643.85 Square Yards, Parcel 85 - 432.46 Square Yards, Parcel 110 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 154 - 472.80 Square Yards, Parcel 157 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 171 - 521.96 Square Yards, Parcel 172 - 472.79 Square Yards, Parcel 173 - 538.24 Square Yards, the freehold properties of Mr. Antonio Novelo) Twenty three (23) Lots Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

BLOCK PARCELS 16 13,175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 193, 194, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 & 213 (Being twenty three vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision, the freehold properties of Mr. Louis Leslie) Huge vacant Lot - Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Vista del Mar 16 1819 (Being a vacant lot [.97 acre] situate in Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold property of Messrs. Vista del Mar Development Company Limited) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing)

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

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UNITED AND READY FOR VICTORY IN OW EAST On Sunday June 10th, the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Party held a Convention to elect a Standard Bearer for the Orange Walk East Division. Some 1,778 voters went to the polls at the Louisiana Government School in Orange Walk Town. After the votes were tallied, the official results were announced by Party Chairman, Mr. Henry Usher and Kevin Bernard was officially sworn in as the Standard Bearer of that division. The U.D.P. has already gotten the message that their days are numbered in the East. The PUP is ready to serve the people whenever General elections are called.

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MICRO ENERGY PROJECTS MAY BE THE FUTURE FOR ENERGY GENERATION IN BELIZE “Renewable energy is a clear winner when it comes to boosting the economy and creating jobs”. –Tom Steyer– Sustainability Development Knowledge Platform estimates that energy access is interconnected to 125 of the 169 (73%) targets of the wider development agenda. This tells us that universal energy access is indispensable to the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda by 2030. So what’s the challenge and why does it matter for Belize? For centuries Latin America’s natural resources have helped move the world economy. From the silver galleons that financed the Spanish Empire to the iron and copper exports that are rebuilding China, Latin America’s natural resources have long been sold around the globe. But now the growth of renewable energy across the region is creating a new economic phenomenon, exploiting those natural resources for domestic growth. The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018 report, released by the United Nations Environment, finds that falling costs for solar electricity allowed that micro solar energy projects dominated global investment in new power generation like never before last year 2017. “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and, more importantly, what the economic benefits are of such a shift,” said UN Environment head Erik Solheim. “Investments in renewables bring more people into the economy, they deliver more jobs, better quality jobs and better paid jobs. Clean energy also means less pollution, which means healthier, happier development.” Every five days, the Sun provides the Earth with as much energy as all proven supplies of oil, coal and natural gas. If humanity could capture just one part of 6,000 in available solar energy, we’d be able to meet 100 percent of our energy needs. We’re about to enter an age of energy abundance, but on the other hand traditional energy costs have gone up over 500% since 1971, and that trend is likely to continue. Belize has a private enterprise economy that is largely dependent on agriculture, agro-based industry and merchandising. However, tourism and construction and the recent discovery of an oil field have presented new prospects for the country. Belize is one of the least populated countries in the world. The largest city of Belize is located at the mouth of the Belize River and is known as Belize City. It has an estimated population of 80,000 and is the main port and the industrial hub of the country. It was discovered in the middle of the 17th Century by British lumber harvesters and was the capital of British Honduras. Belize does not have the kind of investment and political commitment it will require to connect every corner of the country to the power grid. It’s already too late, no matter how fast this is done. What Belize needs now is an alternative that is cheap, easy to deploy, decentralized and effective enough to provide electricity to hundreds of people in the shortest possible time. Solar power is the only option that satisfies all these requirements! Of all the other alternative and renewable sources of energy available for Belize’s future – wind, sun and water – the sun (solar power) is the most abundant and free! Because most of Belize sits on the earth’s equator, the sun’s radiation reaches many parts of the country including the remotest parts – villages, mountain tops, anywhere and everywhere! This raw energy already touches the parts of the country that power grids and infrastructure have still not reached – after many

decades! Solar energy is clearly the fastest way to get all of Belize connected to electric power! Everyone knows that predicting the future is a challenge. On a basketball court, the only certainty is uncertainty, until the final buzzer declares a champion. In energy forecasting, many analysts haven’t fared much better, consistently underestimating prospects for clean power in their longrange models. The marketplace, fortunately, does better. It picks winners based on actual points scored on price, reliability, jobs and what works best for customers. In all the countries where plenty of solar energy is available, their farmers may use their agricultural land for the installation of solar/windmill energy generation plants not only to solve only their own day-to-day energy problem, but they may sell their surplus power generated to the state government electricity department by its power grid level integration with metering of individual private electricity generation. It would be an alternate economy source for farmers from their same agricultural land which they are also utilizing for crop cultivation. Such renewable micro-level power generation sources will drastically solve the power shortage problem in those countries where plenty of sun energy is available throughout the year. Here state electricity department may buy power from these micro generator sources if a proper procedure would be framed by the government in future to encourage farmers to install such plants and also to buy their surplus power produced with proper metering. Through 2018, solar, wind and other renewable energies have continued to put up points that highlight their sustained growth and momentum in the marketplace. Energy markets – and the business leaders driving them – understand what shapes world’s energy future. Clean power is posting new milestones as business leaders, customers and policy makers affirm their confidence in its role and value as a new mainstay in energy mix. Government and policy makers know a winner when they see one. The forecast for renewable energies and world’s clean energy future looks bright. We need more incentive and bank facilities to access to the necessary funds and guidance to develop

such projects, but the government of Belize looks not interested in facilitating these initiatives. The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018 report, released by the United Nations, finds that falling costs for solar electricity, wind power, biomass, waste-to-energy, geothermal, marine and small hydro is continuing to drive deployment. Last year was the eighth in a row in which global investment in renewables exceeded $200 billion - and since 2004, the world has invested $2.9 trillion in these green energy sources. By investing in renewables, countries can power new communities, improving the lives and livelihoods of the people who live in them, and at the same time cleaning up the air they breathe. Now Belizeans that live in rural areas have mobile phones with no electricity to charge batteries. We can be an example of a Solar Powered Internet School. This transportable facility helps students to study without having to worry about electricity or internet connectivity. The current level of electricity generated by renewables corresponds to about 1.8 Giga-tons of carbon dioxide emissions avoided, roughly equivalent to those produced by the entire United States transport system. With an exponential price decline in solar material cost, what other innovations must happen to truly approach dematerialized solar? Currently, the amount of solar installed each year increases by 35 to 40 percent. The installed costs for a typical solar array start with at least 50 cents per Watt. This represents a 75 percent reduction in costs from 2010. For example, the costs for a 500 KW solar project is therefore $25,000 and with this you can supply some 20 households with electricity. Obviously, the cost of the land is not included in this estimated cost. Two-thirds of the cost of solar comes from soft costs: land, panel framing, solar trackers, maintenance, and so on. Effectively everything besides the panels themselves. Several Central American and Caribbean countries are supporting these kind of projects. In Puerto Rico for example government allocated 2.5 million US$ to finance 100 micro-project initiatives in 2018. According to the United Nations Financing for Devel-

opment 2017 Report, it is expected that government provides policy options which, if implemented, would put the world on a sustained and sustainable growth and development path. The United Nations has stated that only by funding low income farmers through long-term loan facilities and community partnership programs can we tackle climate change in developing countries like Belize. It is no secret that the Paris Agreement, with its current ambition, won’t save us from considerable changes in our climate. UN Environment research in late 2017 showed that promised emission cuts are a third of what we need to avoid crossing the red line of a 2°C temperature rise this century. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to this problem. Solutions need to be customized to the different companies and individual farmers. It definitely provides farmers with better livelihoods. To get to this point, farmers need technical knowledge, and communities and businesses need incentives to supply its energy demand. This means money. “If we want to see a change, from a fossil fuel-based economy to renewables, and get the private sector on board, we need to take away some of the costs and risks related to the transition to sustainability,” said Ivo Mulder, Finance and Private Sector Coordinator at UN Environment. It appears that we are making great progress towards moving away from generating fossil fuel electricity, and that we will soon not only be able to have a sustainable supply of green energy from nature but will have the ability to harness the energy from different sources and make it available to the grid when required. Some politicians want to provide electricity access to Belizean citizens at a universal tariff, i.e. reflecting the principal that all citizens should be able to gain electricity access at the same price. Not an unreasonable political desire. But it is widely assumed that this is incompatible with micro energy projects being financially sustainable. Perhaps most importantly, under this model the Government of Belize will continue to need significant donors’ support for projects to be viable. It seems unlikely that this requirement will be eliminated soon. This is not sustainable, and it is not scalable. Climate change need always be at the front of our minds. Although much is work going on across the group, that there is so much more we can and must be doing. When talking about climate change, many people often tell me they feel overwhelmed and that they don’t think they can make a difference. I’m lucky that I get to meet lots of people and what I see is a community of people embracing this huge opportunity. From entrepreneurs starting clean energy businesses to researchers developing new technologies, the appetite for change is definitely growing all the time. But we must up the pace, and our efforts, to protect the future of our children and grandchildren. These initiatives can make a considerable difference towards improving the environment and social development supporting the Sustainable Development Goals spelled in Horizon 2030 Strategy. This facilities mark a new way for governments, businesses and institutions to work together to co-develop solutions. You can reach your own conclusions. God bless Belize. Dr. Pedro Villegas. Follow us at: www.cubel.org & www. facebook.com/cubelconsultancy

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THINKING OUT LOUD BY: KEVIN BERNARD

Senseless Tragedy

Less than two weeks ago my cold, callous journalist’s heart took a beating from images of those who succumbed to the deadly gases and ash from a volcano that erupted in Guatemala. I hated watching the images of entire families clutching each other for the last time – joined forever in death. Yet I couldn’t stop looking at them as I tried to imagine what I would feel in those last moments, holding my children for the last time, looking into their eyes and seeing the pain and fear. I don’t shed tears except on occasions when my wife has beaten me for something or the other I did wrong – but I came close as I looked at a few of those images. And now we have our own tragedy close to home – a mother, her two young children and a niece who was on vacation with them dead in a fire on San Pedro. Even before the news reported it, friends from the island had told me that the bodies were found huddled together, as if the mother in her final moments tried to protect them from the flames. I can hardly imagine the grief of the father who is clinging to life after he sustained third degree burns. These are the types of stories I never liked covering when I was a reporter, especially so soon after the fact. The horror is too fresh, the emotions too raw. And maybe I’m not as cold and heartless as I pretend to be. I feel for those who have died. Three of them were children just barely getting ready to experience life. All that potential has been lost. I feel for the mother who had to know that she could do nothing to protect those she loved. I am a father and I would have died a thousand cruel deaths watching my loved ones die. I feel for those left behind. This is a wound that will never heal. If he lives, the father will feel a combination of guilt and grief that will stay with him forever. I feel for the community, and I understand the outrage and frustration and hopelessness they feel. I am frigging outraged because our leaders can do better than this. The Minister in charge of the Fire Service, Edmond Castro, is fond of being in front of

the cameras. In fact, he travels with a photographer who chronicles his every movement. I have seen him on multiple occasions at the Belize City Fire Station. He’s always saying a lot of crap which means absolutely nothing. He has done a lot to better himself while in politics. He has done nothing to better the fire Department. I know the Fire Department is taking flak for its response to this fire. It is not the first time and it won’t be the last. I have covered other stories where people have died in fires. I have covered stories where houses have burned to the ground. This has happened before. And in almost every single instance the Fire Department has been criticized for an inadequate response. But that is unfair. I have done interviews with Fire Department officials where I could see the frustration and all those things unsaid because they do not want to speak against the government. On rare occasion, those officials have been bold enough to point to the decrepit state of the equipment they are forced to use. Last night in the news I watched in disbelief as the Fire Department guy explained that the truck that responded to the fire in San Pedro held enough water to fight the fire for two and a half minutes before having to go look for a source of water. WTF! Haven’t we learned anything? The trucks used to fight fires are almost as old as I am, and probably in worse shape. You mean nobody in government realizes that we need to invest in new trucks and new equipment and a proper plan to fight fires in every sector of the country with the right resources available? Like REALLY? Listen - this government spent hundreds of millions of dollars in Petrocaribe money – HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS! And we don’t have one decent fire truck in the entire country. Last night the news showed the picture of a fire truck with a cracked chassis which was welded. Unbelievable. I watched the news last night, and in my mind’s eye, I saw a Minister burning in that house where four innocent persons died. I know that’s a terrible thing to think…but our Ministers deserve it. They have been so busy filling their own pockets that no thought has been given to the people. That is the real tragedy.

I write this week with a heavy heart after hearing that four persons died in San Pedro as a result of a fire which completely destroyed a home. That is a tragedy which I know must be devastating not only to family members and friends but to the entire community which, like our own Orange Walk, is very close-knit. On behalf of my Council, I send our condolences and every comfort that God can give at this difficult time. I find it hard to understand, as a municipal leader myself, the priorities of our leaders in Cabinet. This is not the first time that fire has devastated the island. Almost exactly two years ago there was a blaze which destroyed an entire block and left 88 persons homeless in the heart of San Pedro Town. Our leaders know that fire is a very real threat and they know the damage fire can do. Yet we hear that the Fire Department was unable to adequately fight this fire because it could not locate a water source. That is not the fault of the Fire Department. Far too often we hear about the ancient trucks that fire-fighters are forced to use. We hear about old houses and old pumps which break down. That is a shame. We can do better than that for our people. This government needs to get its priorities straight. San Pedro is a huge revenue earner, a tourism giant which is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists. Yet there is no hospital, no morgue, and no adequate equipment to fight fires. What kind of backward thinking is that? And the situation is the same in Belize City and actually in every other district in the country. We need to put investments where they are most needed and where they can do the most good for the people we are here to serve. Imagine that we can built roundabouts which cost millions and millions of dollars, but our newest fire truck is probably about 30 years old. The country is desperately

in need of a fresh breeze to blow away this Barrow administration which continues to neglect our people. We are in need of visionary leaders who can put attention where it is most needed. This government has spent hundreds of millions of dollars that we got from Venezuela specifically for poverty alleviation, and more people are poor now than before we spent that money. The nation needs leaders who are not corrupt and/or incompetent. The nation needs leaders who are humble and compassionate. The nation needs leaders who are prepared to work and prepared to serve. Over the past weekend I took the first step to serving my people in the House of Representatives. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every voter who took the time to participate in the Convention on Sunday. It doesn’t matter if you voted for me or if you voted for my colleague in the PUP. The Convention is done, and it will take every one of us coming together to create the change that needs to come to Orange Walk East. I promise you that you will see the work continue across Orange Walk because those who know the work I have done as Mayor of Orange Walk Town know that my team delivers on commitments. We don’t make idle promises. Across the country we have seen things get harder for our people, and here in Orange Walk the high cost of living has hit us hard. Sometimes it feels that we can barely afford the basic necessities in our home to feed our families. I know there are many children who are dropping out of school because they must work to help their families. Things are not getting better. Under this UDP administration everything is getting worse. It is only through unity and hard work that we will deliver Orange Walk East. It is past time for the UDP to be kicked out of office, and past time for real leaders to be put in place. With your support, I am confident that will happen whenever general elections are called.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Santander and Profits vs. Belize By Gilroy Usher, Sr. The deliberate and unlawful selling of sugar in Belize by the multinational cane producer, Santander, is outrageous. It shows the company’s total disrespect for the laws of Belize. This unlawful action by Santander also reflects the company’s total lack of concern about the negative impact the sale of illegal sugar on the local market would have on the welfare of over 5,000 cane farmers with families in the north who depend on the success of the sugar industry in that area for their survival. For its intentional and unlawful action in Belize, Santander should be fined severely and swiftly the same way local businesses are dealt with when they violate the law. That might not happen so easily because some Ministers support Santander while others support American Sugar Refinery (ASR) in the north and the matter has been placed in the hands of the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Committee which is notorious for dragging its feet and imposing petty sanctions, or no sanctions, when it deals with violations of our laws by multinationals. Santander has a history of disregarding our laws in furtherance of profits. Four years ago, in May 2014, Green Tropics, which is a subsidiary of the Santander Group indiscriminately sprayed herbicide in the Valley of Peace community and destroyed over a million dollars’ worth of vegetables planted by local farmers. The company then fought long in Court against compensating the farmers until an amicable solution to the problem was reached. Two years later in 2016 Santander dug two dams on its land in Valley of Peace without first getting permission from the Department of the Environment (DOE) for the undertaking. If Santander suffers no serious consequences for its latest deliberate and unlawful action in this country, other multinationals will take that as a green light to do as they please in Belize. Production of sugar specifically for the export market was a neces-

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WE LOVE YOU DADDY! sary condition for Santander to invest in Belize, because our farmers in the north are already supplying the local market with all the sugar needed at a controlled price. To facilitate the investment for the export market, Santander was given an EPZ certificate. That status includes several tax exemptions which make it easier for a sugar producer in Belize to sell its products in foreign markets such as CARICOM and Europe. Although Belize is a member of CARICOM it cannot be a market for Santander’s sugar. This is because the country doesn’t import sugar, and Santander’s contract specifies that it should sell its sugar abroad. Attempts by Santander to gain a foothold in the local market for its sugar shows that it is a selfish and stubborn multinational. On May 10, 2018 the company was told to cease the sale of sugar locally because it had no permit for such action. Despite that order from G.O. B. Santander continued with the unlawful sale of its product locally for two more weeks until May 24, 2018 when the Customs Department began confiscating its sugar from the local businesses. Santander was also selling its sugar locally below the control price. That’s a very serious issue. If left unchecked, such action could push the sugar industry in the north out of the local market with dire consequences for those local farmers and make Santander the sole provider of sugar for the entire country. We agree that our Belizean brothers and sisters in the West and South of the country need investment in their communities to have good jobs to support their families. Nevertheless, multinationals like Santander should not be allowed to use that need for foreign investment as an opportunity to deliberately violate the laws of the country to maximize profit at any cost to the Belizean people and the environment.

On the occasion of Father’s Day, let us reflect on the important role fathers have in the lives of their children and in their families. Quite frequently we see or hear dads complaining about the perceived insignificance given to the day when fathers are celebrated. One dad said “When is Father’s Day, so I can buy a gift for myself?” Another complained, “Dads and Grads: why do we have to share our day?” It would appear that our dads feel unappreciated or maybe underappreciated. Not so dads, your children adore and love you. We asked several adult children, mothers and fathers what they see as Dad’s role in the family. The responses were numerous, funny, sometimes touching. Dads

Moms

Children

same as mom but without the Discipline, role model, friend, Physical security, emotional serecognition

protector, provider, teach good curity, financial security, spiritual morals

guidance

should be exact same as the To love and respect their mother Protector, teacher, advisor, motimom: to love, nurture, guide and and respect women

vator, mentor.

protect a father should be a hero to his To take no nonsense approach, Model husband for sons and children; guidance, love, disci- to take emotions out of decisions daughters; model man for their pline, provider, protection

and offer balance. Dads bring bal- sons – teach them to be good ance to their children’s lives.

men; and for their daughters – to

to teach my children the bold, the Stability, respect to women

Teach them to be respectful and

rough parts of life; leadership;

humble

know what it a good man.

steering of the boat of life, especially to my son a role model, values and disciple, To make sure needs are met and Teacher: whether academic of an identity

be a perfect example in their eyes doing activities at home, children should always be taught by their fathers.

Friend, counselor, financial provid- To provide for his children, to nur- Playmates: what’s better to be er, safety net

ture love, confidence, respect and lifted on a piggy back ride which discipline. To love their mother mom can’t always do? and show respect to her so they can see how a woman should be treated.

If a dad disrespects and abuses Same as mom with tough love.

Companion- maximize the big

his wife, the male child may do

moments in a child’s life: birth-

the same when he is married;

day, school performance, sports,

guide by example, seeking God as

school meetings, school awards,

the champion

graduations, even in adult lifenever stop being there

To instill confidence, teach them Be a role model of a good man, Hero, mentor, how to love and respect them- father and husband selves, honesty, keeping God first.

We see that there are many expectations of fatherhood that fathers, mothers and adult children have in common. Dads are seen as the providers, the disciplinarians, the role models, the heroes, counselors and motivators in the family. Interestingly, most mothers included one of the roles of a father to be to show and teach love and respect for the wife/mother of their children, which extends to respect of women in general. The adult children interviewed all looked up to their fathers and shared fond childhood memories. Notably, many homes in Belize are fatherless and many mothers struggle with providing all of the above for their male and female children. It’s not an easy road for these women who try to make the most of a disadvantaged situation. So to all the dads out there, including moms who have to play both roles, we hope you realize that you are a very necessary and appreciated person in our lives. Even children who don’t have their fathers in their lives by his choice, express love and longing for him, some in non verbal and perhaps violent ways. Do not underestimate the immense love and appreciation your families have for you, and in case we don’t say it or say it enough, we love you daddy! Let’s be the change we want to see. Connect. Join the movement by contacting belizeuwg@gmail.com or call 677-9168. Your voice matters in helping to create the next Women’s Agenda of the PUP.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Placencia Peninsula; Stann Creek District Placencia Peninsula; Stann Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. ORDER of the Mortgagees,inMessrs. Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Castillo will sell theBY following properties frontThe Messrs. TheInternational Belize Bank Limited, Main Street, Placencia Village, Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties in front Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Main Stann Creek District on Monday 18thth June 2018 at 1:30 pm: Street, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District on Monday 18 June 2018 at 1:30 pm: 1. Parcel No. 2115 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2115 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [43 ft. X 54 ft. inclusive of a 9 ft. X 30 ft. back porch] + garage [20 ft X 22 ft.] containing master bedroom with bathroom/jacuzzi + guest room with bathroom + kitchen + dining room + large open living room + office + laundry room and lagoon side lot [876.25 square meters (1048.00 square yards)] situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Dario Del Valle). *******NB. Copies of Covenant is available upon request********* 2. Parcel No. 2109 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2109 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house elevated 3 ft. above grade [32 ft. X 46 ft.] + side porches [5 ft X 20 ft. each side] + back porch [5ft X 42ft] containing 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms (1 with jacuzzi) + kitchen + laundry + dining room + large open living room and lagoon side lot [902.31 square meters (1079.16 square yards)] situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Giuseppe Asti). *******NB. Copies of Covenant is available upon request********* 3.

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

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2159 (Being a canal side vacant lot situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ryan Pott). *******NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request*********

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - (foreclosure listing) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TERMS: STRICTLY CASH TELEPHONE 223-4488 KEVIN A. CASTILLO E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Face kevinacas@yahoo.com Book: Belize Auctions Email: Face Book: Belize Auctions

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INVESTIGARÁN A PORTERO JUAN JOSÉ PAREDES POR SUPUESTO VÍNCULO CON NARCOTRÁFICO El portero del campeón del futbol guatemalteco, Juan José Paredes, fue uno de los tres capturados preventivamente este viernes, durante un operativo antinarcótico en una finca de Las Ruinas, La Libertad, Petén, según la Policía Nacional Civil. Personal de la Brigada Especial de Operaciones de Selva (Beos) localizó una pista clandestina, una avioneta, varios vehículos y armas de fuego en una finca ubicada a 150 kilómetros de la cabecera departamental. Prensa Libre: Guatemala 8 de Junio de 2018 Pablo Castillo, vocero de la PNC, informó que Paredes fue detenido “preventivamente” junto con Evelio Izquierdo Morales, 48, y el ciudadano mexicano Reynaldo Marín Reyes, 47. Efectivos del Grupo Halcones de la Subdirección General de Análisis e Información Antinarcótica se encontraban en el lugar mientras el Ministerio Público recababa evidencias. Se desliga Paredes desmintió que haya sido capturado y se limitó a decir que se encontraba en su vivienda y que se comunicaría con su abogado.

La avioneta fue localizada en una pista clandestina en la comunidad Las Ruinas, en La Libertad, Petén. “Es falso, me encuentro en mi casa, ahora me dirijo con un abogado”, expresó en horas de la tarde el jugador de Guastatoya. En horas de la noche, Paredes dio una conferencia y expresó: “Por respeto a mi familia no puedo extenderme sobre el tema...No me ven esposado ni consignado, me he

dedicado a disfrutar lo que logré con el club” Además el portero recalcó que en ningún momento fue detenido como había informado la Prensa. “Para los medios de comunicación yo estaba capturado. Se me está involucrando con algo que no tiene que ver con mi carrera. No

Expresidente Martinelli ingresa a prisión luego de ser extraditado a Panamá por presunto espionaje

El expresidente panameño Ricardo Martinelli ingresó este lunes en prisión tras ser extraditado por Estados Unidos a Panamá, donde la justicia lo acusa por cargos de espionaje contra opositores durante su gobierno. Por AFP / Panamá 11 de Junio de 2018 “La Dirección General del Sistema Penitenciario (DGSP) informa que el señor Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal se encuentra recluido en el Centro Penitenciario El Renacer, a órdenes de la Corte Suprema de Justicia”, dice un breve comunicado del ministerio de Gobierno. La cárcel El Renacer, a orillas del Canal de Panamá, es donde estuvo detenido el exdictador panameño Manuel Antonio Noriega desde que llegó extraditado de Francia en 2011 hasta cerca de su muerte en 2017. La cancillería panameña había informado que a las 08.44 locales (13.44 GMT), el gobierno de Estados Unidos hizo “entrega formal en territorio panameño del señor Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal, cumpliendo con la orden de extradición autorizada por el subsecretario de Estado John Sullivan”. Escoltado por alguaciles federales, Martinelli salió en un vuelo de Jet Logistics del aeropuerto ejecutivo de Opa Locka, de Miami. Antes de abordar el avión, saludó a periodistas que se encontraban en el aeropuerto estadoun-

idense. Vestido de beige y esposado de manos, el expresidente (2009-2014) dijo a los reporteros: “¡Estoy listo para ver el Mundial!”, haciendo un gesto con el pulgar arriba. Panamá calificó al torneo, que comenzará este jueves. Pic Biline: Ricardo Martinelli es escoltado por funcionarios de EE. UU. hacia un avión en el aeropuerto de Opa Locka, cerca de Miami. “El señor Martinelli viene por los dos delitos por los que se le acusa, que son inviolabilidad del secreto y el derecho a la intimidad y contra la administración pública, que es lo que se conoce como peculado”, dijo el vicecanciller panameño, Luis Miguel Hincapié, al canal TVN-2. Un comunicado del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Undios detalló que Martinelli es acusado en su país de “monitorear ilegalmente las comunicaciones de más de 150 personas entre 2012 y 2014 usando un amplio sistema de vigilancia, y de desviar más de 10 millones de dólares en fondos públicos”. Hincapié añadió que Panamá ha pedido también a Estados Unidos la extradición de los hijos de Martinelli, Ricardo y Luis Enrique, acusados de cobrar 56 millones de dólares en comisiones a la empresa brasileña Odebrecht para facilitar trámites burocráticos y otros servicios. Partidarios de Martinelli, de 66

años, protestaron frente a la Corte Suprema de Justicia de la capital panameña en apoyo al expresidente. La acusación es específicamente por malversar fondos para crear una red de espionaje que alcanzó a 150 personas durante su mandato, incluyendo periodistas y políticos. La justicia panameña lo investiga también por otra veintena de casos de corrupción, pero bajo el tratado con Estados Unidos, que entró en vigencia en 1905, solamente puede ser procesado por los delitos por los cuales fue pedido en extradición. Martinelli llega a su país en un año agitado políticamente frente a las elecciones generales del próximo año, a las que el expresidente quiere presentarse como alcalde, diputado o vicepresidente. “Favores” a EE. UU. Tras trasladarse a Miami en el 2015 para eludir los procesos judiciales, Martinelli fue detenido el 12 de junio del año pasado y estuvo preso en esa ciudad desde entonces. Multimillonario empresario de supermercados, accedió al poder con el 60 por ciento de los votos y un discurso contra la corrupción. Sin embargo, tras su paso por el gobierno, se acumularon las denuncias por escándalos de corrupción, delitos financieros y espionaje. El exgobernante afirma que todo

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tengo necesidad de otras cosas que no sea el futbol”, comentó. Sin embargo, el viceministro de Seguridad, Kamilo José Rivera Gálvez, refirió que no hubo flagrancia, pero que el portero será investigado. “Se le hizo una identificación a todas las personas que estaban en el área que se acordonó, una de ellas fue Paredes. La retención fue preventiva, en lo que se dilucidaba el tema. Al terminar la diligencia, el fiscal consideró que no había flagrancia, sin embargo, estará sujeto a investigación”, destacó el funcionario. Otro caso El pasado 9 de diciembre, el colombiano David Fernando Cardona Delgado y el chileno Elisandro Valencia Muñoz, jugadores del Deportivo San Pedro, de la Primera División, fueron detenidos al transportar droga y un arma ilegal. La captura se registró en el kilómetro 54 de la ruta Interamericana, Chimaltenango, donde las fuerzas de seguridad montaron un puesto de registro. Antes del registro, el colombiano se identificó como jugador del equipo Deportivo San Pedro. se debe a una “vendetta” política de Juan Carlos Varela, su exvicepresidente y actual mandatario. Su equipo legal había intentado detener la extradición alertando que corría el riesgo de ser torturado si era detenido en Panamá, pero el Departamento de Estado estadounidense desestimó este argumento. Los abogados también apoyaron su caso diciendo que Varela había mostrado “falta de compromiso” con los intereses de Estados Unidos, por ejemplo cuando rompió relaciones con Taiwán y las reestableció con Venezuela. Dijeron que, en cambio, Martinelli sí había hecho “favores” a Estados Unidos, por lo cual esperaban reciprocidad. “Cuando la CIA me pidió que interceptara un barco norcoreano que estaba dejando Cuba y cruzaba el canal de Panamá, yo no pestañeé”, escribió el propio Martinelli en una carta pública. Esos argumentos no bastaron. “Algunos pensaron que por los grandes favores que hizo Martinelli a Estados Unidos, (Washington) tendría que actuar de manera recíproca y ayudarlo”, dijo Mitchel Doens, exsecretario general del Partido Revolucionario Democrático (socialdemócrata) y uno de sus querellantes. “Pero (...) no creíamos que Estados Unidos iba a cargar con un estigma de haber dado protección a un delincuente de la talla de Ricardo (Martinelli)”, añadió Doens. El expresidente panameño Martín Torrijos (2004-2009) dijo el pasado fin de semana que el futuro de Panamá “está en juego” con la llegada de Martinelli, porque va a poner “a prueba” las instituciones de ese país.

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2018

THE BELIZE TIMES

MEGA PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Cayo District; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts; San Pedro; Belize District; Corozal & Orange Walk Districts

MEGA PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Cayo District; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts; San Pedro; Belize District; Corozal & Orange Walk Districts BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties at the locations, dates and times below listed: ****************************Cayo District Properties**************************** In front Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Cayo District on Monday 25th June 2018 at 9:00 am: 1. Parcel No. 3087 Trapiche Road, near the New Bridge, Santa Elena, Cayo District:

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties at the locations, dates and times below listed:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Belmopan 20 7893 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry & storage] and lot [605.772 S.M.] situate at No. 106 Scholar Avenue, University Heights, Belmopan, Cayo District, the Freehold property of Mr. John F. Chitungo) 2. Parcel No. 3087 Trapiche Road, near the New Bridge, Santa Elena, Cayo District:

Block No. 365B Mile 13/14 Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District:

All that piece or parcel of land being Block No. 365B comprising 19.76 acres situate between Miles 13 & 14 on the North side of the Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being 19.76 acres of vacant land between Miles 13 & 14 North side Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Carlos Acosta) 5. Lot No. 54 Hummingbird Community Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Armando Coye) 6. Lot No. 53 Hummingbird Community Village, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Santa Elena/Cayo 23 3087 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + incomplete addition] and lot [450.526 S.M.] situate on Trapiche Road, near the New Bridge, Santa Elena Cayo District, the Freehold property of Mr. Amir Ayala) 3. 0.563 Acre along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Cayo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 0.563 acre situate along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Cayo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being three buildings: A concrete bungalow structure [1,092 sq. ft.]; A two storey concrete house [1825 sq. ft.]; An elevated timber structure [375 sq. ft.] and lot [0.563 acre] situate along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ruben Dario Lopez) (The freehold property of Mr. Ruben Dario Lopez) 4. Parcel No. 2427/1 Ontario Village, Cayo District:

(The leasehold property of Mr. Pedro Guerra) 7. Lot No. 38 Sarawee Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Nicholi Fernandez) 8. Lot No. 246 Silk Grass Village Extension, Stann Creek District:

(The leasehold property of Mr. Felix Galeana Jr. & Ms. Sarita Bol) 9. Block No. 548 Southside Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 9 ½ Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Society Hall 24 2427/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,218 sq. ft.] 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room] situated in Ontario Village, Cayo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Humberto & Mrs. Shelmadine Patt) Parcel No. 2503 Shawville, Kontiki Area, San Ignacio, Cayo District:

The freehold property of Mr. John McDougal and Ms. Jennifer McDougal) 10. Block No. 553 Southside Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 9 ½ Stann Creek District:

(The freehold properties of Mr. John McDougal and Ms. Jennifer McDougal) 11. Parcel No. 444 Cedar Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Ignacio South 23 2503 (Being a vacant lot [464.698 S.M] four miles from downtown San Ignacio situated in the Kontiki Area, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Manuel & Mrs. Amy Leiva) ********************Stann Creek & Toledo Districts Properties *********************** In front Messrs. Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., No. 10 St. Vincent Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District on Monday 25th June 2018 at 11:00 am: ************************Stann Creek District************************ 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 [.] situate along the Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek, the freehold property of Ms. Tanya M. Chavarria.) 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. (Being a two storey concrete structure containing Ground Floor: Pharmacy and consultation facility + 6 bedrooms + 6 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen + enclosed courtyard + carport + front verandah ; First Floor: 12 one bedroom units with bathrooms + residence 3 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [640.165 S.M.] situate along Savannah Road, Independence Village, Stann Creek District. The freehold property of Maria J. Rodriguez ) Parcel No. 1329 Banak Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 1329 (Being a timber & concrete 1 1/2 storey structure [Ground Floor: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, First Floor: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen] and lot [555.3248 S.Y.] situate at Parcel No. 1329 Banak Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Oscar Reyes and Ms. Karen Reyes)

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 444 (Being a two storey concrete commercial/residential building [4092 sq. ft] [Ground Floor: commercial space + storage + ½ bathroom; First Floor: 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living + dining + kitchen + porch + balcony + roof access; laundry/utility room] and lot [445.85 SM] situate at No. 543 Cedar Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ivan Ramos) 12. Parecl No. 657 near the Melinda Road, Dangriga, Stann Creek District

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga North 31 657 (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house [2,220 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor - 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered verandah; First Floor 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + balcony and lot [754.546 S.M.] situate near the Melinda Road, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Carol Aranda) 13. Parcel No. 24/1 Dangriga North Area, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 24/1 (Being a elevated concrete dwelling house [1,524 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [371.463 S.M.] situate in Dangriga North Area, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the leasehold property of Ms. Delsia Aranda) 14. Lot No. 109 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. David Saravia) 15. Lot No. 5 south of the Stann Creek Valley Road, Hoffman Estate, Pomona, Stann Creek District:

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(The freehold property of Mr. Santiago Acosta and Ms. Nelia Acosta) 16. Parcel No. 1262 Corner Salmwood Road and Pine Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 1262 (Being a elevated concrete dwelling house [1,600 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + laundry and lot [571.980 S.M.] situate at Corner Salmwood Road and Pine Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Leron Cayetano) 17. Lot No. 203 Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Luis A. Perez) 18. Lot No. 28 in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District :

All that piece of land being Lot No. 153 situate in Hopeville Village, Toledo District. (Being a two storey mixed use structure [4,620 sq ft.], Ground Floor - contains 4 bedrooms + 2 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room and studyarea + verandah + covered carport. Second Floor - serves as a restaurant facility with all amenities. The freehold property of Laverne Williams) 2. Parcel No. 12B Jacintoville, Toledo:

All That piece and parcel of land situate along the San Antonio/Punta Gorda Road, Jacintoville, Toledo District containing 5 Acres being parcel 12B Toledo Registration SectionTOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being theron. (Being a vacant parcel containing 5 Acres situate the San Antonio/Punta Gorda Road, Jacintoville, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Lavern Williams) 3. Parcel No. 793 West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 793 (Being a two storey concrete building [5,640 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [668.896 S.M.] situate on West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Aurelio Oliva) 4. 4,743.16 S.Y. Jacinto Village, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Alexander Romero) 19. Lot No. 132 situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District: 5.

(The freehold property of Mr. Gerald Williams Sr.) Parcel No. 272 A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Eduardo Saravia) 20. Lot No. 1533 Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Ms. Angela Lammey) 21. Lot No. 143 situate in Maya Mopan Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Narciso Tush) 22. Lot No. 66B Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 272 (Being a vacant lot [408.277 S.M.] situate on A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Anne Neal) 6. Parcel No. 1925 Govel Morgan Street, Punta Gorda, Toldeo District:

` ` REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1925 (Being a concrete elevated house foundation and lot situate Govel Morgan Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Roland Tun.) 7. 0.64 Acre Jacintoville, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Ray C. Ogaldez) 23. Lots Nos. 125 & 64 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District: 8.

(The freehold property of Messrs. Pete & NJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trucking) Lot No. 4 Big Falls Village, Toledo District:

(The leasehold property of Mr. Juan De Dios Poom) Parcel No. 548 West Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Michael Hobbs) 24. Parcel No. 326 Valley Community/Alta Vista Area In, Stann Creek District :

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Valley Community/Alta Vista 31 326 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot 1053.770 S.M. situate in the Valley Community/Alta Vista Area, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Alburn Trapp) 26. Lot No. 18 Southern Highway, Santa Rosa Village, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 548 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [840 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered porch and lot [646.116 S.M.] situate on West Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Glen Enriquez & Mr. Lloyd Enriquez) 10. Lot No. 169 Forest Home Village, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Estevan Choc) 25. Lot No. 66 situate in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Randolph Williams) 11. 1041.510 S.M. San Antonio Village, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Gerald Peters) 26. Lot No. 63 situate in Pomona Village (Del Oro Site), Stann Creek District :

(The freehold property of Mr. Roy Tillett) 1.

************************Toledo District Properties************************* Lot 153 Hopeville, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Juan Ich and Mr. Jesus Ich) 12. Lot No. 100 Hopeville Village, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Ms. Maria Roches) 13. Parcel No. 991/2 Corner West & Kiskadee Streets, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

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Continued from page 20 REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 991/2 (Being a two storey multifamily dwelling house [1920 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + verandah; First Floor: Rental Units 4 bedrooms (2 of which equipped with private bathrooms) other 2 shared bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot situate corner West & Kiskadee Streets, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Ms. Nora Garay and Mr. Oliver Garay) 14. Block 41 Main road leading to Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

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(The freehold property of Ms. Priscilla Graham and Mr. Dennis Moore) *********************************San Pedro Properties***************************** In front Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District on Tuesday 26th June 2018 at 10:00 am: 1. Parcel No. 2094 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Marcel Jacobs) 15. Lot No. 31 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 2094 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure with [1,920 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor – contains 4 single bedroom apartments with living/dining & kitchen area. Second Floor – Is a single-family residence 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and Verandah area situated in San Pedro being the freehold property of Mr. Mario Garcia) 2. Parcel No. 2112 DFC Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

(The freehold property of Ms. Cupertina Teul) 16. Parcel No. 990 Kiskadee Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 990 (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house [2027 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [767.000 S.M.] situate Kiskadee Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Ana Arzu) 17. Parcel No. 926 Far West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 2112 (Being a 3 storey concrete structure with [7,040 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor – contains rental units totaling 5 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms + 5 living/dining/kitchen areas + a store and an internet café. 2 nd Floor is a single family residence which contains 5 bedrooms + 2 part bathrooms + 5 full bathrooms + 5 living/dining/kitchen areas & 3rd Floor – contains rental units totaling 3 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen area and a bar situated in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Mr. Thomas Santos/Santos Constructions) 3. Parcel 3610 Corner DFC and San Pablo Streets, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 926 (Being and elevated dwelling house [932 sq. ft.] + Shed [449 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [533.33 S.Y.] situate on Far West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Rene Pennell) 18. Lot No. 30 Hopeville near Cattle Landing Village Settlement, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Alberto Coleman) 19. Lot No. 157 Forest Home Village Extension, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. David Duncan) 20. Lot 2,642.62 S.Y. situate in San Miguel Village in the Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Big Falls/Golden Stream 42 577 (Being a two storey concrete building [2,200 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: Preparation & Storage Facility; First Floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Small timber & thatch Kitchen and lot 2,642.62 S.Y. situate in San Miguel Village in the Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Mariano Kus) 21. Parcel No. 907 North end of Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 907 (Being an incomplete two storey dwelling house [4,066 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 3 bedrooms + 3 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor incomplete] and lot 721.176 S.M.] situate on the north end of Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Phillipa Williams) 22. Parcel No.737 Alejandro Vernon Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 737 (Being a 2 storey concrete/timber commercial/residential building containing business space on the ground floor [1,721 sq. ft.] and single family residence on the first floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen [1338 sq. ft.] and lot 713.33 S.Y. situate on Alejandro Vernon Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Giovani Foster) 23. Parcel No. 1789/1on Santa Maria Street, Indianville Area , Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 3610 (Being a 1 1/2 storey concrete structure with [2,128 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor - contains 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room and porch area. Second Floor - with 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom1 + living/dining/kitchen and porch] situate in San Pedro Town, DFC area, the freehold property of Mr. Fitz-Gerald Brown & Ms. Rhonda Crichton) Parcel No. 4356, 2 miles North of Boca Del Rio Bridge, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 4356 (Being Lot containing 2.06 acres 2 miles North of Boca Del Rio Bridge San Pedro. The freehold property of Messrs. Island Mini Mart (Mr. Nafez Obeid) ************************Belize District Properties************************** At No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City on Tuesday 26th June 2018at 6:00 pm: 1. Lot No. 482 Regent Street West, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 1641 (Being a two storey concrete structure [2,135 sq. ft.] 10 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot situate at No. 482 Regent Street West Belize City, the freehold property of Mr. Lisbey Leal) 2. Lot No. 775 Tropical Park, Western Highway, Belize District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 724.665 s. m. being Lot 775 situate at Tropical Park, Western Highway, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen] and lot [724.665 S. M.] situate at Tropical Park, Western Highway, Belize District, the freehold property of Ms. Orissa Molina) 3. Lots Nos. 31 & 32 near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District:

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Punta Gorda 42 1789/1 (Being an incomplete 2 storey concrete dwelling house, Ground floor 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 30% completed and lot [464.576 S.M.] situate on Santa Maria Street, Indianville Area, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Antonio Teul) 50.00 Acres Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

ALL THOSE [2] pieces or parcels of land together containing 1813.762 S.M. being Lots Nos. 31 and 32 situate near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete two storey dwelling house [4,418 sq. ft.] [5 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen/Family Rooms] and lots [1,813.762 S.M.] situate near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold properties of Ms. Shirlee Cornejo). Lot No. 39 Fresh Pond Area, Burrell Boom Pine Ridge, Boom/Hattieville Road, Belize District:

(The freehold property of Ms. Letricia Lamb and Ms. Ian Phillips) Lot No. 259 Maxboro, Sandhill Village, Belize District:

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(The leasehold property of Mr. Rodolfo Gutierrez) 6. Parcel No. 341 LaCroix Boulevard, St. Martin de Porres, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL St. Martin de Porres West 45 341 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,452 sq. ft.] 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + porch and lot [343.236 S.M.] situate on LaCroix Boulevard, St. Martin de Porres, Belize City, the freehold property of Ms. Carolee Nunez)

Parcel No. 79 Mitchell Estate Area, Ladyville, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Vista del Mar 16 79/1 (Being an elevated metal/plycem building [1,539 sq. ft.] [5 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen] and second concrete building [320 sq. ft.] used as a restaurant and lot [818.542 S.M.] situate in the Mitchell Estate Area, Ladyville, the leasehold property of Mr. Kenroy Cattouse) Lot No. 137 Corner West & Basra Streets, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 436 (Being a two storey concrete building [25% residential: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen & 75% commercial/warehouse - glass windows + tiled floors + office spaces + ½ bathroom + kitchenette] remaining portion - warehouse and lot situate at Lot No. 137 Corner West and Basra Streets, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Tenchtronics Communications Limited) 9. Lot No. 61 Amara Avenue, Belize City:

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(The freehold property of Ms. Eglah Arnold) *****************Corozal & Orange Walk Districts Properties ******************** SALES WILL BE HELD ON SITE AT THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES: 1. At No. 3 Fourth Avenue, Corozal Town, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 9:00 am:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Corozal Central 1 62 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [1,650 sq. ft.] 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining & kitchen situate at No. 3 Fourth Avenue, Corozal Town, the freehold property of Mr. Albertico Gongora) At Parcel No. 234/1 San Andres/Ranchito Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 9:45 am:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Andres/Ranchito Village 1 234/1 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [1,702 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/kitchen] Second Floor: [1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living room] situate in Ranchito Village, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mr. Fernando Chan) At Parcel 28 Carolina/Calcutta, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 10:30 am:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Carolina/Calcutta 1 28 (Being an incomplete concrete building [1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + incomplete bedrooms] and lot situate in Ken’s Layout, Xaibe Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Valentin Nicholson) At Parcel No. 682 Libertad Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11:30 am:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Libertad Village 1 682 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [3,335 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/kitchen] Second Floor: [incomplete], situate in Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Heraan Botes) At Parcel No. 552 Libertad Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 12:00 noon:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Libertad Village 1 552 (Being Building No. 1: 2 storey structure with [2,862 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor: concrete and contains 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen area + laundry room and porch. Second Floor: is wooden [4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom and porch area]. Building No. 2 mixed structure with [672 sq. ft.] [3 bedrooms + kitchen/dining/living] situate in Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Emilio & Mrs. Melva Sarmiento (Emilia & Baldominio Montejo) At Parcel 156 Concepcion Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 12:45 am:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Concepcion Village 1 156 (Being a vacant lot [961.21 S.M.] situate in Concepcion Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Ms. Marcelina Pineda (deceased) surety for Mr. Jose Pech.) At Parcel 539/1 Santa Clara Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 1:30 pm:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Santa Clara 1 539/1 Being a bungalow concrete structure with [361 sq. ft.] 1 bedroom with living area situate in Santa Clara Village, Corozal Town, the leasehold property of Mr. Jorge Moralez) At Parcel No. 57/1 Buena Vista Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 2:15 pm::

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Buena Vista Village 1 57/1 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [2,080 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [1 part bath + living/dining area] Second Floor: [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining & kitchen] situate in Buena Vista Village, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mrs. Florencia Pott) At Parcel No. 468 Buena Vista Village, Corozal District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 2:45 pm::

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Albert/Mesop 45 206 (Being a two storey timber/concrete building - commercial ground floor + residential first floor and lot situate at No. 61 Amara Avenue, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Tenchtronics Communications Limited) 10. Lot No. 323 Maxboro, Sandhill, Belize District:

(The leasehold property of Ms. Judith Cruz & Mr. Cedric Cruz) 11. Parcel No. 246 Maskall Village Road, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Belize Rural North 11 246/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,401 sq. ft.] [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered entry porch] and lot situate on Maskall Village Road, Belize District, the leasehold property of Ms. Sherett Brackett & Mr. Ammon Brackett) 12. Lot No. 164 Neal Pen Road, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Queen Square West 45 1406 (Being a two storey concrete house [2430 sq. ft.] (each floor) 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [301.016 S.M.] situate at No. 164 Neal Pen Road, Belize City, the freehold property of Ms. Sharon Burgess) 13. Parcel No. 466 West Canal Street, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 466 (Being three storey concrete structure [5,400 sq. ft.] [Ground Floor: Warehouse; First Floor: 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen; Second Floor: 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen] and lot [291.246 S.M.] situate on West Canal Street, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Perez Hardware Store/Mr. Orlando Perez). 14. Lot No. 100 Hattieville, Belize District:

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The Sol Group is the Caribbean’s leading independent energy company operating a petroleum, marketing, and distribution business across 23 territories in the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Puerto Rico, as well as Central and South America. Sol is an equal opportunity employer, and aims to create a world-class operation through the development and retention of talented Caribbean nationals across the region. Sol will provide challenging and meaningful careers to the right people.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Buena Vista Village 1 468 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [1,710 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living] Second Floor: [2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining] situate in Buena Vista Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Ricardo Gutierrez) Orange Walk District Sales will be held at Unit No. 4 Corner Belize-Corozal & San Antonio Roads, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 4:00 pm: 10. Parcels 157 & 158 Douglas North, Orange Walk Town:

Sol has an immediate vacancy for the following position at its office in Belize City. Marketing & Retail Sales Executive Reporting to and under the guidance of the General Manager this position will be responsible for the following activities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Develop and implement annual sales and marketing plans Assist in annual updates and implementation of the SOL Retail Network Plan Support preparation, review, and implementation of retail capital projects Prepare detailed retail sales forecasts and deliver on agreed targets Produce monthly retail sales reports and maintain market data Manage the SOL Fleet Card Platform including relationships with key stakeholders Manage retail customers accounts including related receivables Work with Distribution team to deliver outstanding service to customers Maintain retail supply contracts and contract templates Manage retail fuel pricing and fuel pricing database Lead and coach sales support team Coordinate and implement Brand related initiatives and communications safeguarding SOL and Shell’s corporate image Manage the Shell “People Make the Difference Real” Programme in Belize Co-ordinate training and workshops for retail site dealers and staff Deliver safety plans and targets in coordination with HSE Focal Point Be an integral member of the local SOL Management Team

Job Candidate Requirements • Commitment to honesty, integrity, and customer service • Minimum of five years proven sales or marketing experience at a senior level including people management • Strong financial management skills – project economic analysis, forecasting, P&L statements, budget preparation Job Candidate Requirements • Track record of delivering and exceeding sales targets • Commitment to honesty, integrity, and customer service • Ability to self-plan, motivate, and deliver results • Minimum of five years proven sales or marketing experience at a senior level including • people management Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Must have the ability and attitude to work well with others • Strong financial management skills – project economic analysis, forecasting, P&L • statements, budget preparation Possess high level of confidence in dealing with customers, vendors, stakeholders and business partners • Track record of delivering and exceeding sales targets • Sound knowledge of the Belize market and the fuel industry • Ability to self-plan, motivate, and deliver results • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Have a working understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental • Must have the ability and attitude to work well with others management systems • Possess high level of confidence in dealing with customers, vendors, stakeholders and • Confidence in negotiating and resolving conflicts • business partners Strong knowledge of Personal Computing including word, excel and • Sound knowledge of the Belize market and the fuel industry power point and internet/intranet technology • Have a working understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems • Fluency in Spanish would be an asset • Confidence in negotiating and resolving conflicts • Ability to meet due dates and work well under pressure Strong knowledge of Personal Computing including word, excel and power point and internet/intranet technology SOL promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment and all employees • Fluency in Spanish would be an asset are subject to initial and random screenings. In addition to an attractive basic • Ability to meet due dates and work well under pressure •

salary, the successful applicant shall be eligible to participate in the SOL Group Pension Scheme and its Group Health and Life Insurance Scheme. SOL promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment and all employees are subject to initial and random screenings. In addition to an attractive basic salary, the successful applicant shall

For more information apply for this position, please our website at Life be eligible to participate or in to the SOL Group Pension Scheme and visit its Group Health and Insurance Scheme. www.solpetroleum.com. Application forms can be downloaded and must be submitted along with your CV via email to careers@solpetroleum.com on or For more information or to apply for this position, please visit our website at before July 6, 2018 with email subject line: BZE, MRS – JULY 2018. Certified www.solpetroleum.com. Application forms can be downloaded and must be submitted along copies of relevant certificates will be requested for those applications under with your CV via email to careers@solpetroleum.com on or before July 6, 2018 with email consideration. subject line: BZE, MRS – JULY 2018. Certified copies of relevant certificates will be requested for those applications under consideration.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Indian Hill East 4 514, 515 & 516 (Being 3 vacant Lots [1719.02 S.M.] state situate in Indian Hill East, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Ishwar Mahbubani) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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Qualification Requirements • An MBA is preferred • Suitable candidates with Bachelor’s degree will be considered

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Douglas North 1 157 & 158 (Being vacant corner Lot No. 158 [1045.159 S.M.] and vacant Lot 157 [1040.57 S.M.] situate in Douglas North, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Erica Cabral) 11. Parcels 514, 515 & 516 Indian Hill East, Orange Walk

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public Auctioneer will sell on site the following property at the time as listed. At No. 774 San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District on Tuesday 26th June 2018 at 1:30p.m.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 488.62 square yards being Parcel 774, Block 4 in the Orange Walk Town Registration Section situate at No. 774 San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of FREDDIE ROSTRAN.

DATED this 12th day of June 2018 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

THE BELIZE TIMES

17 JUN

2018