Belize Times June 26, 2022 - PM presents to the EU

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PM ADDRESSES NEMO’s QUICK RESPONSE EU–LAC Session Multiple Ministries/Town Councils/ Representatives responded together averting disaster

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Pg. 2 Agri-Business Grant Agreements Signed

ATHLETES WIN 8 GOLD FOR BELIZE AT CADICA Pg. 5

BPO Training: Via Restore Belize-I AM Scholarships-BTEC of Beltraide

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PLANBELIZE’S MANDATE RENEWED - PUP 136 WINS

Pg. 8 45 Villages Flipped

Did Acting Chief Justice Arana Apply?

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HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE: ARE YOU READY? HTTP://NMS.GOV.BZ/

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PM ADDRESSES EU–LAC Session High Level session In addressing the EU- LAC High Level session on the Global Gateway- the Digital Decade, I highlighted key realities and necessary action to bridge gaps. Here's an extract from my presentation: "Even with 200 million people in LAC without access to basic digital infrastructure, COVID-19 reinforced the need to transition towards digital, including remote work, online education, e-commerce, digital health. The reasons for the lack of access are the costs, weak infrastructure and lack of competition to drive better service in the digital arena. The solutions are:

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--A regional multi-country response in investment in digital infrastructure and projects --A digital development fund to finance different types of projects from digital infrastructure, data centers, to digital financial services.

Belize has responded with: --the first ever Ministry of E-Governance and its Digital Governance Unit --Our first-ever National Digital Agenda committed to support the upskilling of youths, provide digital literacy training, and pilot digital labs (remote tele centres) in underserved communities.

We recognize that digital is the back-

Statement on Proposed Appointment of Chief Justice Belmopan. June 23, 2022. 3:50 p.m.

Earlier this year, the Office of the Prime Minister caused to be advertised the position of Chief Justice. The ads were placed on the Supreme Court of Belize’s website and were published regionally and through the Commonwealth Secretariat. The office of the Prime Minister received eight applications, none of which were by any Belizean applicant.

The Prime Minister had through the Attorney General asked the Bar Association to appoint an interview panel of senior members of the Bar to conduct interviews. The interview panel then conducted interviews of eight applicants and a report on the interviews and the vetting of the applications was prepared for the Prime Minister, for him to make his decision. In that report and based on her qualifications, experience and her interview, the Hon. Justice Louise Blenman, a Justice of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, was recommended favorably to the Prime Minister.

Her Ladyship, the Hon. Justice Louise Esther Blenman is a Guyanese national, who graduated from the University of the West Indies in 1986 with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B.) with Upper Second Class Honours. She later obtained the Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad in 1988. She was called to the Bar in Guyana, in 1988. Justice Blenman obtained a Master of Law Degree (LL.M.) with merit from the University of London.

Her Ladyship, the Hon. Justice Blenman has served in a variety of senior legal and judicial positions in the region in St. Lucian, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, and Anguilla. She currently sits as a Justice of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Court that serves nine states and territories. She, therefore, brings a wealth of experience having sat as a High Court judge for 9 years and a Justice of Appeal for 10 years in the region. For in excess of six years she served as the Chairperson of the Judicial Education Institute of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and is a fellow of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute. She also served as the Chairman of the Sentencing Guidelines Committee. She also has a wealth of experience in mediation.

She is known for her dedication to the rule of law and public service, and most importantly, for her timely delivery of judgments that have been cited in the courts in Belize. She is renowned for her prolific judgment writing, many of which have been affirmed by the Privy Council.

The Prime Minister has on the 21st day of June 2022, caused a letter to be written to the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Shyne Barrow, to consult with him on the nomination of the Hon. Justice Louise Blenman.

Subject to the consultation process, the next step will be for the Prime Minister to advise Her Excellency the Governor General, Dame Froyla Tzalam, on the appointment of the future Chief Justice.

The current Acting Chief Justice is to remain Acting Chief Justice until the appointment of a person to the office of Chief Justice, and she is to thereafter be elevated to the Court of Appeal as a Justice of Appeal of that court.

Under the Senior Courts Bill that was recently tabled in the National Assembly earlier this month, the restructured office of the Chief Justice is expected to be the judicial leader for both the Supreme Court of Belize and the Court of Appeal. The Prime Minister believes that the Hon. Justice Louise Blenman’s candidacy, therefore, brings a wealth of experience having sat on both courts in the region.

bone to providing better services, products, and new business models. It will support us to strive in an ever-changing environment disrupted by natural disasters, pandemics, and climate change.

Belize has 82% internet coverage, but we recognize that parts of our rural communities still need access to the internet.

We welcome the new EU-LAC Digital Alliance initiative. This is an example of how the EU can assist our region move towards our digital transformation. It can serve to be mutually beneficial for both regions."

PM Meeting with the European Investment Bank Winning support for Belize's cause, he met with the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and his team yesterday along with Mrs Narda Garcia CEO OPM and Investment and Dr. Os-

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mond Martinez CEO Economic Development to discuss issues of critical importance for Belize: • Climate Finance • Establishing a Line of Credit with Belize Development Finance Cooperation for MSME's • Climate Smart Agriculture and Technical Support • Concessionary loans for development projects and Private sector Loans to spur economic development • Possibilities to come for Science and Technology projects • Financing of Public-Private Partnership projects The discussions were quite successful and our team captured the interest of the EIB to invest in Belize. #EIB #Belize #support #finance #opportunities

NEMO’s QUICK RESPONSE The National Emergency Management Organization was put into full alert and action this past Sunday June 19 in the northern part of Belize especially in the Orange Walk District. A tropical low pressure system that had been forecast for some days prior was now dumping five inches of rain within a matter of hours to an already Agatha-drenched area. Flash flooding was seen in parts of Orange Walk Town and Corozal twice now within a span of a few weeks. This second time the vulnerable areas became a possible life-threatening concern.

For Orange Walk Central, the Prime Minister who was in Europe, was informed in real time. His ground general Mayor Ladrick Shepard was at his usual best when in the field. Drains were unclogged of debris and even makeshift drains were quickly done for the water to recede. The same had been preempted in Corozal and other parts of these two districts. The few that got water into their homes received help via NEMO. Business people in OW were only willing to donate and contribute of their kindness.

So did the Ahmahdiyah community.

One resident commented on Social Media: “The hurricane season has just begun and we’re already experiencing such flooding problems. It was also very bad in downtown Orange Walk by the park. I think more can be done to mitigate the drainage issues in the area. Thanks to our Mayor with his quick presence and employees to alleviate clogged holes along the sidewalks. I hope that this exercise will bring a good plan moving forward.”

The NEMO office and workers were put into action that same Sunday and with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing put its iron tentacles into flood alleviation and relief. Today, a few days after, one can hardly tell that these communities were under massive amounts of

water never before seen in their lifetimes.

Thank you NEMO! Thank you GoB! Job well done. All in all we all still need to be vigilant. There are five more months of hurricane season.

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eadership styles come in a gamut of flavours. That the autocratic and bureaucratic leaderships are the favoured methods of the United Democratic Party, is hugely ironic.

The last UDP Prime Minister ruled, rather than led, with an iron fist, enforcing strict hierarchy through fearmongering rather than respect. His son and heir to his political party seem to be following faithfully in his footsteps. His grab for power and stripping of party officials of their office, the replacement of key party members in his shadow cabinet and senatorial appointments seem less aligned with party consensus and unity and more with the solidification of his choke-hold on the UDP. In contrast, the People’s United Party is founded on the principles of service and social justice.

Therefore, all its leaders former and especially our current leader Hon. John Briceño is known as a true servant leader who utilizes transformational leadership as the preferred method. Rather than use fear to stimulate, the Prime Minister uses inspiration and motivation. Hon. John Briceño believes strongly in his remarkable team. He allows each Member of the Cabinet the space and opportunity to accomplish their work and establishes strong ties of communication and collaboration. This Prime Minister recognizes that there is great strength and capacity in team efforts. The success of many of the programs, strategies and objectives of this Government of Belize is dependent on the multisectoral approach and cooperation. Crime for instance is a social illness that must be battled on many fronts, some may argue that it is the primary symptom of poverty. Fighting crime cannot be done by the Police alone, it must be a collaboration of several Ministries and governmental agencies that deal with poverty, education, food security, housing, and human development.

Stand-alone leadership that mistakenly believes that it does not need the experience of others and those that have served in many capacities before him is doomed to fail. True and effective leadership comes from teamwork and a positive working relationship between the leader and members of his team. This allows for spaces where team members are sometimes allowed to take the lead on specific projects or where their area of expertise lies. Servant leadership has no troubles or problems sharing the spotlight and the recognition for excellent teamwork. Just this week while PM was out representing Belize on several very important international forums, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Ministry Infrastructure Development and Housing, NEMO, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Ministry of Rural Transformation and the Area Representatives were out working together for their constituents where there was flooding. Being able to delegate responsibility and know without the shadow of a doubt that your team will deliver has to be a point of great satisfaction to our PM. We know that Belizeans are grateful to have competent leadership at the helm.

Toxic leadership, however, well he just wants all the glory, all the press and all the attention. He is not interested in any collaboration or real work because, in the end, the focus of his leadership is about him, not Belize, and definitely not her people. It is all about the likes, his time to Shyne, a Netflix movie deal and paying back that big break he got that allows him to visit his real home.

Belize for him is nothing more than the insurmountable obstacle in his story that he had to overcome to achieve success and fame. Toxico, it was never about what you could do for Belize, it was all about what you could take from her.

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TÓXICO

os estilos de liderazgo tienen una gran variedad de sabores. El hecho de que los liderazgos autocráticos y burocráticos sean los métodos preferidos del Partido Unido Democrático resulta enormemente irónico. El último Primer Ministro del UDP reinó, más que dirigió, con puño de hierro, imponiendo una estricta jerarquía a través del miedo y no del respeto. Su hijo y heredero de su partido político parece seguir fielmente sus pasos. Su afán de poder y de despojar a los funcionarios del partido de sus cargos, la sustitución de miembros clave del partido en su gabinete en la sombra y los nombramientos de senadores parecen estar menos alineados con el consenso y la unidad del partido y más con la solidificación de su control sobre el UDP. En Cambio, el Partido Unido del Pueblo se basa en los principios del servicio y justicia social. Por lo tanto, todos sus líderes anteriores y especialmente nuestro actual líder, el Honorable John Briceño, son conocidos como verdaderos líderes de servicio que utilizan el liderazgo transformacional como método preferido. En lugar de utilizar el miedo para estimular, el Primer Ministro utiliza la inspiración y la motivación. John Briceño cree firmemente en su extraordinario equipo. Permite a cada miembro del Gabinete el espacio y la oportunidad de realizar su trabajo y establece fuertes lazos de comunicación y colaboración. Este Primer Ministro reconoce que hay una gran fuerza y capacidad en los esfuerzos de equipo. El éxito de muchos de los programas, estrategias y objetivos de este Gobierno de Belice depende del enfoque y la cooperación multisectoriales. La delincuencia, por ejemplo, es una enfermedad social que debe ser combatida en muchos frentes, algunos pueden argumentar que es el principal síntoma de la pobreza. La lucha contra la delincuencia no puede ser llevada a cabo únicamente por la policía, sino que debe ser una colaboración de varios ministerios y organismos gubernamentales que se ocupan de la pobreza, la educación, la seguridad alimentaria, la vivienda y el desarrollo humano.

Un liderazgo aislado que cree erróneamente que no necesita la experiencia de otros y de aquellos que han servido en muchas capacidades antes que él está condenado al fracaso. El liderazgo verdadero y eficaz proviene del trabajo en equipo y de una relación de trabajo positivo entre el líder y los miembros de su equipo. Esto permite que haya espacios en los que se permita a los miembros del equipo tomar la iniciativa en proyectos específicos o en su área de experiencia. El liderazgo de servicio no tiene problemas para compartir el protagonismo y el reconocimiento por un excelente trabajo en equipo. Esta misma semana, mientras el Primer Ministro estaba representando a Belice en varios foros internacionales muy importantes, el Viceprimer Ministro, el Ministro de Desarrollo de Infraestructuras y Vivienda, el NEMO, el Ministerio de Salud y Bienestar, el Ministerio de Transformación Rural y los Representantes de Área estaban trabajando juntos para sus electores donde había inundaciones. Ser capaz de delegar responsabilidades y saber sin la sombra de la duda que su equipo cumplirá tiene que ser un punto de gran satisfacción para nuestro PM. Sabemos que los beliceños están agradecidos de tener un liderazgo competente al frente.

El liderazgo tóxico, sin embargo, sólo quiere toda la gloria, toda la prensa y toda la atención. No está interesado en ninguna colaboración o trabajo real porque, al final, el foco de su liderazgo es sobre él, no sobre Belice, y definitivamente no sobre su gente. Todo gira en torno a los “likes”, a su tiempo de “shyne”, a un contrato de película en Netflix y de retribuir por esa gran oportunidad que le permite visitar su verdadero hogar. Belice para él no es más que el obstáculo insuperable en su historia que tuvo que vencer para alcanzar el éxito y la fama. Toxico, nunca se trató de lo que podías hacer por Belice, sino de lo que podías sacarle.

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ATHLETES WIN 8 GOLD FOR BELIZE AT CADICA

Agri-Business Grant Agreements Signed June 21, 2022 - The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture, Organization (FAO) today signed agreements with beneficiaries of the Agri-Business Technical Incubator Grant Program.

The Agri-Business Technical Incubator is a pilot project under Technical Cooperation Program (TCP3801) currently being implemented in the Cayo District by the FAO in partnership with the ministry.

The total investment awarded was determined by the evaluation committee based on the proposed strategy to address key weaknesses. Investments between BZ$5,000 and BZ$15,000 were considered for the award.

Eight enterprises were supported with funding from a total budget of BZ$59,859.83.

The incubator provides new, micro and small agriculture-based enterprises with qualification, training, advisor y and consulting services to enable them to formalize and accelerate their business development process.

Capacity building activities have been taking place through a virtual mechanism to deliver technical content in five key areas of enterprise development. In addition, mentorship and coaching services are available to each incubated enterprise through an assigned mentor. The program provides investments in the form of assets to enable the enterprises to scale up and enhance their business operations. This phase involves financing proposed investments of enterprises that are undergoing the incubation process.

Eight Gold medals is a commendable achievement by our Belizean athletes who won 11 medals including 2 silver and 1 bronze at the CADICA Central American athletics championships in Managua, Nicaragua on June 18-19.

Mia Sylvestre won Gold in the Under-20 shot put, setting a new Central American record of 13.75 meters on Friday, shattering the precious 11.94m record set by Nathyan Catano in 2003. Mia also hurled the discus 40.85 meters for Gold on Friday.

Belize won 2 places on the podium in the Under-18 men’s 110-meter hurdles, with 17-year-old Glenford Williams winning the gold in 14.91 seconds, and 15-year-old Rupert Cardinez of Placencia taking the bronze in 16.23 seconds.

Williams had won another Gold in the U-18 Men’s 200 meters in 22.89 seconds on Saturday, speeding up his time of 23.22 secs which had qualified him from the heats. He had also won silver in the Under-18 Men’s 100 meters in 11.28 seconds on Friday night, again improving on his time of 11.47 secs in the heats. Nicaragua’s Jair Diaz won the gold in 11.19 secs.

Kirk Elrington, 17, won 2

Golds in the Under-18 long jump and triple jump. He leaped 6.41 meters for gold in long jump, and hopped, skipped and jumped 13.76meters in the triple jump on Friday evening.

Joas Mejia, 18, also won Gold in the Under-20 Men’s long jump as he leaped 6.64 meters. Joas also won silver in the U-20 triple jump at 14.10 meters, while Salvador’s Fernando Reyes won the gold at 14.59m.

Jahson Logan, 17, hurled the 5-shot 13.85 meters to win Gold in the Under-18 Men’s shot put. He also placed fourth in the U-18 discus with a throw of 28.94 meters; while Honduras’ Angel Garcia won the Gold with a throw of 34.98m.

Of course, CADICA is the regional athletic organizing body Confederación Atlética del Istmo Centroamericano.

To All Public Officers,

HAPPY PUBLIC SERVICE DAY From PM Briceño, the People’s United Party, The PUP National Executive, and the PUP Family.

“Thanks for the Service to the People”

VACANCY

NEWS REPORTER Applications are invited to fill the post of news reporter The successful applicant will be required to carry out field work, investigative journalism, interviews and do reporting for daily news. This news may be presented in voice, video and online social media.

The successful applicant will need to prepare audio and visual reports of these current events: political, social and matters concerning Belize on the international stage.

TWO job references: Experience will be a definite asset.

Proof of training in journalism is an asset.

Salary will be negotiable.

CV/Résumé and relevant documents to the Belize Times/Vibes News Media at 3 Queen Street, Belize City or email to belizetimesadvertisement@yahoo. com.

Deadline for applications June 27, 2022

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

At the Parking Lot of Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited, No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City on Monday July 4, 2022 at 8:00a.m.

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

DATED this 20th day of June 2022 All sales are strictly cash and deemed final. For more information contact: HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prime Minister John Briceño Address at the Opening Ceremony European Development Days 2022 21-22 June, Brussels, Belgium

Her Majesty Queen of the Belgians Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission Colleague Heads of State and Government Distinguished Representatives Ladies and Gentlemen, After two years of virtual meetings, it is really great to be physically present to discuss some of the most pressing challenges before us as leaders of nations large and small alike. We meet in beautiful Brussels at a decisive moment. Not only is the world in the recovery stages of the global pandemic, but we are also witnessing a catastrophic invasion by Russia of Ukraine whose impact has spread far beyond their borders, indeed far beyond this continent. These shocks have sparked a domino effect of economic uncertainty and social distress, which has compounded the existing vulnerabilities that have plagued Caribbean nations, like my own, for years.

Today our small nations in the Caribbean, including Belize, are grappling with high inflation rates, unsustainable debt, increasing poverty, food and energy insecurity, and climate change among other major external factors hindering the development of our nations. For example, in Belize, when my administration took office in November 2020, Belize’s debt-toGDP ratio stood at an alarming 133 percent, unemployment stood at 30 percent, and the poverty rate was estimated at about 60 percent. Immediately my government proceeded with our multi-year recovery and transformational framework, called Plan Belize. This set the foundation for our Medium-Term Development Strategy, which allows us to re-establish macroeconomic order and stimulate investments in several key sectors over the next five years. Plan Belize has already started to bear good fruit.

Last November, we successfully converted, an unsustainable private debt, by paying it off and converting it into a Blue Bond that will assist us with our marine conservation efforts while helping us to achieve debt sustainability. This transaction alone decreased the debt to GDP ratio by an estimated 12 percent, set aside almost four million dollars annually for marine conservation and set up a Marine Conservation Trust Fund that will be worth almost one hundred million dollars by 2040. Belize, like other Caribbean nations, will continue to value relationships with our development partners like the European Union and its member states who have been some of our closest and most committed partners.

Historically, we have used EU funds to improve the livelihoods of the Belizean people through three main instruments: the European Development Fund, Accompanying Measures for Sugar and the Accompanying Measures for Banana. Now we are turning a new page in our development partnership under the EU’s Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)-Global Europe Instrument. The EU’s contribution has helped with meaningful rural transformation through the development of small and micro-enterprise infrastructure, through major investments that have driven our competitiveness on international markets and in the area of renewable energy; all initiatives that are helping us improve productivity and reducing poverty. Across the Caribbean, commitments by the EU have assisted our governments with Green Growth and Sustainable socio-economic development, along with our efforts to enhance good governance and improve regional integration.

Allow me a minute to express on behalf of the people of Belize and our neighbour Guatemala our sincere appreciation to the EU for its efforts at regional peace and security. Your contribution to the Culture of Peace Program in our efforts to find a peaceful and lasting resolution to the Guatemalan unfounded territorial claim to Belizean territory is invaluable and continues to be important. Like you, we desire to live in peace, for this reason, we strongly condemn what is currently occurring in Ukraine.

We applaud measures by the EU to bolster their support to the Ukrainian people.

Excellencies, Belize, like the rest of the Caribbean is working towards meaningful sustainable development and the economic transformation of our people. To this end, we will continue mobilizing resources and expertise that will help with the advancement of our people. We look forward to the support and engagement of our EU counterparts especially as we seek to address global Inflation.

But any talk of the future would be deficient without addressing the very real threat that persists at this very moment. To truly embody the forum’s Global Gateway strategy, we need to address global inflation and condemn the geopolitical tensions that threaten to diminish global connectivity and the investments we have made in driving innovation. As we come together at this 15th European Development Days Forum, let us ensure that our dialogue is fruitful, our outcomes effective; and our alliances enduring. The people we represent and the global community of which we are all a part, are counting on us to turn our words into action.

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PLANBELIZE’S MANDATE RENEWED PUP 136 WINS PUP wins 136 Councils with more underway in the last day of Village Council Elections 2022. Of these 136, forty give villages have newly changed their destiny from UDP despair to PUP/John Briceño's team progress. Some of them have stories of being UDP villages for decades. But planBelize is transparent and the people can see.

The villages have earned their respect and this present government will see to it that villages prosper. The time has come to empower them. This government has changed some of the VC regulations but more will be changed at the right time.

Ahead is the list of villages that have voted PUP after being UDP for countless years.

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IN THE MATTER of the voluntary dissolution of XPAY SERVICES IN THE MATTER of the Companies Act, Chapter 250, Laws of Belize

LIMITED (the ‘Company’)

NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION AND CREDITORS’ MEETING At an extraordinary general meeting duly convened of the above-named Company, the following was resolved: 1. That the Company be wound up voluntarily 2. That Corporate Nominee International Limited with registered office at 35 Barrack Road, Belize City, Belize, be appointed liquidator for the purposes of such winding up.

TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of all creditors and contributories is scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m. on July 5th, 22 at the offices of Glenn D. Godfrey & Company LLP, 35 Barrack Road, Belize City, Belize. All creditors and persons having claims against the Company are invited to attend.

Dated the 22nd day of June 2022 GLENN D. GODFREY & COMPANY LLP. Attorneys at Law for the Liquidator

NOTICE XPAY SERVICES LIMITED IN THE MATTER of the company’s voluntary dissolution AND IN THE MATTER of the Companies Act of Belize

Pursuant to section 188 of the Companies Act of Belize (Cap. 250), a General Meeting in the above matter will be held on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at the International Financial Centre located on the 3rd floor of #35 Barrack Road, at 1:30 PM when a Statement of Account of the winding up of the above-named Company will be laid before the meeting.

DATED this 20th day of June 2022

CORPORATE NOMINEE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Liquidator of XPAY SERVICES LIMITED

BPO Training: Via Restore Belize-I AM Scholarships-BTEC of Beltraide

NOTICE Bradley Finance Limited #96,088 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Bradley Finance Limited: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 15th day of June, 2022; and c) CILTRUST INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED whose address is No. 35 Barrack Road, Third Floor, Belize City, Belize Central America is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

Belize Technical & Employment Center in collaboration with @RESTORE Belize , is facilitating a Job Preparedness BPO Training for 4th form students from the I AM Belize Scholarship Program. The training will introduce students to the industry and equip them with the communication and customer service skills they will need to work at a BPO. It covers basic theory, real-life BPO scenarios, mock simulations, and practical assessments.

Additionally, The BTEC unit of BELTRAIDE will be facilitating an Administrative Assistant Job Preparedness Workshop. In this training, participants will be taught the importance of building soft skills as it relates to the effectiveness of an admin assistant. This three-week course is geared at identifying, analyzing, and developing a systematic process of action and thinking for new admin assistants or persons wanting to improve on their skill sets. The aim is to improve office skills and customer service practices that benefit the participant in the immediate workplace or create positive opportunities for employment in this field.

Topics Include: • Developing soft skills • Improving customer service • Improving office skills • Developing systemic processes

NOTICE Beach One Corp. #136,271 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Beach One Corp.: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 8th day of June, 2022; and c) Marcell Felipe, P.A. whose address is 1200 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 703, Coral Gables, Florida is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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Hon. Marconi Leal – Bringing BRC Up 45 Laptops Donated to Belize Rural High School

We continue to advance the development of our youth in Belize Rural North. A total of 45 laptops with peripherals have been donated to the Belize Rural High School with the support of the Ministry of Education Culture Technology and the Social Investment Fund!

Crooked Tree Cattle Farmers Receive Road Upgrade

This week, cattle farmers of Blackburn received much needed road rehabilitation before the rains! Thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Agriculture for their support in making this happen.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Belize City, Belize District: Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District

FORT GEORGE EVENT

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

1. No. 13 Mex Avenue, Belize City, Belize:

Father’s Day Raffle!

Hon. Henry Charles Usher continues to deliver for the people of his constituency!

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(Being two residential apartment buildings: a.) Two Storey mixed construction Apartment Building containing Ground Floor: 1 two-bedroom apartment + 1 fully furnished room; First Floor – 3-bedroom apartment b.) Five Storey mixed construction Apartment Building containing 2 apartments on Ground Floor, First Floor & Second Floor + 1 4-bedroom Apartment on Third Floor + Terrace on Fourth Floor TOGETHER with lot [470.700 S. M.] situate at No. 13 Mex Avenue, Belize City, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Marvin Leonel Cardona) 2. About 1 Mile on the Old Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Joe Taylor Creek, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 440.50 s.m. situate about 1 Mile on the Old Punta Gorda - San Antonio Road, Joe Taylor Creek, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house comprising 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen on each floor and lot [440.50 s.m] situate approximately 1 Mile on the Old Punta Gorda - San Antonio Road, Joe Taylor Creek, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Yolanda C. Vasquez)

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE”

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

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

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Ministry of Agriculture and Taiwan ICDF Organize Sheep Management Workshop in Stann Creek The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE), in collaboration with the Taiwan ICDF Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance System Enhancement Project (Sheep Project Phase II), held a “Sheep Management Workshop” at the Fresh Water Creek Farms in the Stann Creek District on June 22nd, 2022.

Fifteen sheep and goat farmers around the Stann Creek District participated in the workshop, where two Specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture (MAFSE) Mr. Andrew Mejia and Mr. Edgar Tuyud presented on topics including: i) introduction of sheep project, ii) sheep health management, and iii) sheep traceability system.

The Taiwan ICDF specialist Mr. Jason Huang and the project’s field manager Mr. Istvan Metzger presented on topics including: i) sheep nutrition, ii) pasture establishment, and iii) supplemental feeding.

During the afternoon session, the staff of Fresh Water Creek farms demonstrated their daily sheep management activities, which fulfills the objective of the project that involves farmers teaching farmers, and included demonstrations on sheep feeding, sheep breeds, and vitamin application.

The workshop is another commitment of the Sheep Project Phase II to help farmers learn from farmers.

The Sheep and Goat Project includes a budget of US$3 million for a four-

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Lavell Sazo is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Miragua Sports Bar” located at # 223 Mahogany Heights, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

year implementation of phase II, that was signed by the Governments of Belize and the Republic of China (Taiwan) in March 2020. The project’s objectives include assisting Belizean farmers in improving the quality of sheep and goats, promoting the do-

mestic consumption of sheep and goat products and to export these products regionally, and strengthening the sheep and goat traceability system to improve value chain efficiencies in Belize.

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BTB’s Media Familiarization Trip to Caye Caulker The BTB Team concluded a successful Familiarization Trip at Caye Caulker with 16 representatives from various media houses. The purpose of the trip was to provide the media with first hand experiences of Belize's tourism products including popular attractions and activities.

During the trip, the media got the unique opportunity to visit the Great Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye. They also snorkeled with nurse sharks and sting rays and saw the wonders of the Barrier Reef while snorkeling at Coral Gardens. On Caye Caulker, they visited Tarpon View and The Split.

They also had the opportunity to interview Chairlady of Caulker, Mrs. Seleny Villanueva Pott and Ms. Maria Vega, President of the Caye Caulker BTIA, where they learned about the island's conservation initiatives and its post-pandemic tourism recovery.

NOTICE Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is pleased to announce the holding of its 2021 Annual General Meeting at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza, 3½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 commencing at 2:00 p.m.

Shareholders or their proxies are invited to participate virtually by visiting the Company’s website at www.bel.com.bz/AGM on the date and time of the meeting. Shareholders and proxies will be asked to provide their contact information along with an electronic copy of a valid identification (ID) such as their Social Security card.

Notice is hereby given that Bernard Panton Jr. is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Flavaz Deck N Grill” located at # 1 Craig Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Shareholders who wish to attend in person are required to register no later than June 17, 2022; however, we ask that Shareholders bear in mind that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the room capacity limitations will be imposed.

Notice is hereby given that Heidi E. Rachs is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Los Angeles Bar” located on Church Street, Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

For Shareholders not attending in person, we invite you to appoint a proxy or you can simply appoint the Company’s CEO or the Corporate Secretary as your Proxy to represent you at the AGM. Furthermore, the Company will provide virtual access to the meeting as a courtesy.

NEEDED: A Female worker to work at a FAST FOOD establishment. Must be able to Cook. For information please call 601-3925

Pre-registration for virtual attendance commences on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Shareholders may do so either by visiting the Company’s website at www.bel.com.bz/AGM or by contacting BEL’s Securities Officer at 227-0954 extension 1512 for assistance.

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Did Acting Chief Justice Arana Apply?

UDP STUMBLING TO KNOW When will the remnants of the UDP quit corrupting any and all processes? What is the latest? As we know, Barrow as Prime Minister did his best to manipulate the judiciary with every tool at his disposal. So he made Michelle Arana an ACTING Chief Justice. This is lauded by everyone except the PUP who saw clearly how he wanted to have his judicial cake and eat it as well. Barrow cannot countenance placing ANY female in a position of power.

The UDP’s latest act of utter stink is that Shyne leaked all over the pristine process of selecting a Chief Justice. Shyne was consulted on June 21 by a Cabinet Secretary correspondence informing his LOO office that the Prime Minister of Belize intends to advise the Governor General Tzalam of the appointment of Justice of Appeal Louise Esther Eugenie Blenman for the post of Chief Justice of Belize under the new rules to be passed by the legislature of Belize in a few months. Justice Blenman is of dual Guyanese/ Saint Lucian nationality and has been employed for almost a decade as a justice of appeal on the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

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The period for applications to the post of Chief Justice of Belize was closed on October 31, 2021 and eight people were interviewed.

Apparently, the current acting Chief Justice Arana did not apply. Furthermore, the Acting Chief Justice is to remain Acting Chief Justice until the appointment of a person to the office of Chief Justice, and she is to thereafter be elevated to the Court of Appeal as a Justice of Appeal of that Court.

In other words, any word from Shyne mouth is tantamount to corrupting his duty as LOO. Shame!.... which he does not have.

Just to crack into another of his recent heists, Tracy Taegar took advantage of the Belize Times headline to agree and call Shyne a Dictator. She came out to say that she missed the lil press conference since she does not agree with his leadership style.

She again forgot to confess the 13 year of UDP tyranny and forgot to resign. Tracy and Hugo and Barrow you guys owe Belize a big explanation and your resignation.

Yes..yes…Faber as well.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Pomona & San Juan Villages, Stann Creek District

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

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

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

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

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

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE”

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

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

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TENDER Consultancy to Review Work Arrangements BEL invites tenders for Consulting Services to Review Work Arrangements. The Consultant will be expected to recommend an optimal model for the ‘new normal’ working arrangements for BEL based on lessons learned from BEL’s recent and ongoing experience and best practices and information gathered on models utilized/being contemplated by other entities in Belize and the international arena and being proposed by leading organizational experts.

The Consultant will evaluate how Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) workforce was organized and deployed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and determine what existing practices, in terms of emergency response and safety policies and procedures, should be retained and/or enhanced, and what new measures of adaptation should be implemented to mitigate the impacts of a reoccurrence of a similar crisis or disaster.

The bidding documents, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tenders.aspx Tenders must be submitted via email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022. The email subject should include the bid number located on the respective bid form.

For more information or queries, send email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz

Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 BT Schedule Format by District Nomination Dates Included BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT

COROZAL on June 26

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Belmopan, Cayo District; Dangriga & Placencia Stann Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 15th August 2022 with public auction sales expiring bi-weekly on the dates and times listed on the website until these properties are sold.

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

All Village Council Elections Over in this District

VILLAGES

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

ELECTION VENUES CLOSE: No asterisk 1:00 p.m. * 3:00 p.m. | ** 5:00 p.m.

ORANGE WALK on June 26

Tower Hill San Felipe August Pine Ridge Guinea Grass

Comm. Center **St. Michael RC School PUP Uncontested **RC School

Lord’s Bank Caye Caulker Bermudian Landing Flowers Bank Rancho Dolores Scotland Half Moon Ladyville

**Comm. Center **RC School PUP Uncontested Comm. Center Belize Rural Primary School Comm. Center **Our Lady of the Way RC School

Bullet Tree** Cristo Rey El Progresso

Immaculate Conception RC School **RC School PUP Uncontested

BELIZE on June 26

CAYO on June 26

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(Being a two-storey concrete building [3,360 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room; First Floor: 2 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + car port TOGETHER with two lot [919.740 S.M.] situate on Unity Boulevard, Belmopan, Cayo District, the freehold properties of Mr. Jahangir Abadi) 2. Parcel No. 1620 off Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 1, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

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(Being a two storey concrete building TOGETHER with lot [2,661.650 S.M.] situate off the Stann Creek Valley Road near Mile 1, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. George Dueck) 3. Parcel No. 2889 within first subdivision south of Placencia Airstrip, Placencia, Stann Creek District:

STANN CREEK on June 26 All Village Council Elections Over in this District

TOLEDO on June 26

Aguacate Blue Creek Mabilha San Benito Poite Santa Teresa Jordan Santa Cruz Santa Elena San Vicente Jalacte

RC School RC School PUP Uncontested RC School RC School Comm. Center *Comm. Center RC School RC School *RC School

VOTE FOR YOUR PUP TEAM

Delivering on PlanBelize

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Placencia North

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2889

(Being two buildings: 1st Building a completed two storey structure – Ground Floor 3 bedrooms unit with shared bathroom; First Floor full apartment unit containing 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living room + kitchenette + porch; 2nd Building an incomplete two storey structure TOGETHER with lot [502.29 S.Y.] situate within the first subdivision south of the Placencia Airstrip, Placencia, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Martin Galvez) 4. Parcel No. 111 corner Igret & Jabird Streets, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

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(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1566 sq. ft.]: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Laundry + Driveway and lot [878.106 S.M] situate at corner Igret & Jabird Streets, (behind hospital) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Argentina Leiva and Mr. Nolberto Leiva.)

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE”

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

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

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE’s QUICK RESPONSE Flooding in the Northern Districts June 19, 2022

Coordination and Competence Everywhere Corozal Town Council

Minister of State Cervantes

Minister Bernard

Orange Walk Town Council

Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing

Belize City Council helping hand

NEMO OFFICE

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THINK ABOUT IT A LITTLE HISTORY Did you know that India became an independent nation on 15 August 1947, after being a colony of the British government which ruled them from 1757?

In 1747, a British company, the English East India Company ruled India for 100 years and in 1857, the British government took over direct control. This was due to a huge uprising referred to as the Indian Mutiny.

During the first World War of 1914 to 1918, the movement against colonial rule and independence began. The most outstanding leader of this great upheaval against the colonial British was led by the great (he was really great) Mahatma Gandhi.

So Belize and India have certain things in common, clearly size and population are not among them. India is a whole subcontinent with one billion, four hundred million people. Belize is a tiny, tiny, chinchy piece of land with not even half of one million.

But persons from India were brought to Belize by the British following the end of slavery in 1838. These imported cheap labourers survived racism, prejudice, scorn and economic deprivation while in Belize. Their grandchildren’s children still abide in Belize, living quiet, peaceful, subjugated lives. They used to celebrate 15 August in Belize every year in grand style and in tribute to their culture. Even that has melted away.

There are a handful of Indian citizens who have migrated to Belize since the 1970’s. They are shop keepers and merchants and successful businessmen.

They keep the local Indians at a distance, not even employing them as maids, handymen or to help out in their stores. This is strange. But it is a racist, class structure which is dominant in the country of India.

Belize can benefit tremendously from the nation of India, but we don’t seem to consider this a priority, especially as India is considered to be far away.

OUR BRAVE ANCESTORS On 22 June 1919, some 340 Belize soldiers rioted in Belize City, causing a major wake up call to the then British masters and their local merchant class and flunkies.

This very serious riot in Belize caused the British to in haste send a warship from Jamaica. The Americans also rushed a naval boat to our harbour.

The rioting Belizean soldiers were supported by many police and a large part of the population of the city (It was called Belize Town back then).

The soldiers had been a part of the British war effort against Germany in the 1st World War. They served in the Middle East mostly. Their experience opened their eyes to the naked racism of the British. When the war of 1914 to 1918 was over and the soldiers returned to Belize, they were no longer docile and subservient to the British who ruled Belize at the time.

As a result of the major rioting and threat to the system, the British gave the soldiers and their families land to build their houses. This is how we got names of streets like Euphrates, Amara, Kut, Basra, Mesopotamia. These are names from Iraq where Belizeans served during the World War. It is not surprising that the British and their local collaborators (there are always collaborators who facilitate the oppressors of our people) gradually washed away the bravery of the soldiers who rioted for justice and equality.

So that today, the grandchildren of these brave warriors are not even a distant memory.

There is no official or unofficial commemoration of the glorious days when we were real men and our women were right there rioting with us.

RUM BATTLE STORY So 22nd July or 1st August will not see any panel discussion or no presentations from U.B. or Galen or U.W.I. branch.

But, come September the perpetuated lies and propaganda will be in abundance. An enduring tribute to the ability of slave masters and colonial overlords to brainwash a gullible portion of the population. The usual hogwash that a handful of Baymen and slaves defeated a large Spanish armada and saved the territory. Shucks, if it were gaymen, we would more readily believe the bull…

But… But like big fat Santa Claus who could never climb down any house chimney, that St. George’s Caye rum battle story is embedded in our psyche.

Imagine! Mestizos, Garinagu, East Indians and Maya singing, “Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and bold drove back the invaders etc…

Hip! Hip! Hooray! God save the Queen.”

Shouldn’t we be asking God to save the people, especially the 65 percent living in poverty.

1st AUGUST 1838 A real big up is well deserved for the new government of Belize. Modern history was made when the government declared 1st August a national holiday.

Although creoles are generally uninterested in the past history of slavery in Belize and their close ancestry with mother Africa.

The 1st August needs to be turned over to poets and writers and singers,

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If we creoles could have survived slavery, and thereafter survive colonialism, we can survive anything. And, we have years of living and here we are still ticking.

But we could do with some upliftment, serious economic upliftment.

150 NEW JOBS – APPLY NOW Wanted – 150 good men and women to become part of a new breed of police officers which the young nation of Belize so desperately needs.

What a pity this new intake of 150 can’t be all trained and deployed as community Police in our neighbourhoods. Mein! It would end gang violence or drastically reduce crime as these brains and smart cops work closely with the people. Ah! If wishes were horses, or even motorcycles.

If you did not graduate from high school, don’t apply.

If you only looking, desperately for a job and you gone to Sixth Form, still apply. The job of a police is important and satisfying. You will enjoy the challenges. You can even become a lawyer like Chester Bart Jones, Derwin Sambula, McKoy and Katanagie and a doctor like Rosado.

Take up the challenge and join the many good cops serving Belize.

HISTORIC VICTORY FOR COLOMBIA Gustavo Petro has won the Presidential election in Colombia.

This is not only a huge victory, but also a history-making achievement. For over 200 years, of various, mostly conservative governments, a leftist has finally won control of the government.

Petro is 62 years of age, and a former guerilla fighter, for 12 years in his youthful days.

“Petro has a totally different vision because he has focused his attention on the most important people in the country. And that includes the people who live in the marginal neighbourhoods of the big cities of Colombia, as well as blacks and indigenous communities” said one voter to the media.

Petro chose a black woman, Francia Marquez, as his Vice President. She is also a renowned human rights advocate.

One of the many challenges facing Petro is the fragile peace agreement and process with the FARC, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. After five decades of civil war some 260,000 persons have been killed and 7 million displaced.

America will be watching Petro.

Oh Lord, can you send us and the people of Guatemala a progressive, dynamic leftist leader as the next President of that unhappy and poverty-stricken country. They need it.

A FAMILY IS ENRAGED Earlier this year in the Belize District, a family was confronted with a nightmare experience.

An apparently intoxicated neighbour broke down their gate, whopped out their dog, damaged a window and damaged the door, trying to enter.

Inside was a frightened mother, father and three young children.

In trying to fend off the aggressive, rum-filled attacker, the father got injured, preventing injury. The wife was speed-dialling the Ladyville Station. When police arrived, the attacker was captured in the yard.

He kept boasting that nothing would happen to him. That the family would waste their time if they went to court over the matter, as he has connections.

Today, we are unhappy to report his boast has been proven correct.

The family gave statements and presented their Medical Forms from a doctor.

After a few months of going to the court, the attacker was told that there is no file from the Ladyville police, so the Magistrate had no choice but to dismiss the case.

Not only did Ladyville police bring only one single charge, they seemingly intentionally ignored the damages to the gate, door and windows and the physical harm to the father.

The family is quite naturally outraged and are calling on the Commissioner to get behind the police to reinstate the case, as they fear the attacker will strike again.

FALSE ALARM BOUNCES BACK The Chairman of the pathetic opposition party succeeded in putting his foot in his mouth.

He publicly called for Collet Montejo to resign as a Senator because Montejo was doing some technical work as part of the possible re-districting of the constituencies.

It turned out he not only misunderstood the law, dealing with persons involved in voters lists, (Could Chester please write him again explaining what the law actually means?) but it turned out that one August on the Election and Boundaries Commission has been publicly and actively participating in the current Village Council Elections.

Talk about conflict of interest, among other sins.

There is a story about Matilda who told such dreadful lies. It’s worth reading to see how that ended.

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Poll: Half of Americans now predict U.S. may ‘cease to be a democracy’ someday

By Andrew Romano (from a Yahoo News survey) A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows that most Democrats (55%) and Republicans (53%) now believe it is “likely” that America will “cease to be a democracy in the future” — a stunning expression of bipartisan despair about the direction of the country.

Half of all Americans (49%) express the same sentiment when independents and those who do not declare any political affiliation are factored in, while just a quarter (25%) consider the end of U.S. democracy unlikely and another quarter (25%) say they’re unsure.

At the same time, however, a large number of Americans seem indifferent to the high-profile hearings by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — an effort to get to the bottom of one of the most dramatic assaults on the democratic process in U.S. history.

In fact, the new survey of 1,541 U.S. adults — which was conducted from June 10 (the day after the committee’s first hearing) to June 13 (the day of its second) — found that fewer than 1 in 4 (24%) say they watched last Thursday’s initial primetime broadcast live. Only slightly more (27%) say they caught news coverage later. Nearly half (49%) say they did not follow the hearings at all.

So while the data indicates that many Americans seem to be losing faith in the future of U.S. democracy, relatively few seem interested in reckoning with a real-life attempt to undermine it. That raises a disturbing question: Have Americans simply given up on democracy?

The poll doesn’t go quite that far. But it does suggest that Americans have largely given up on each other.

As usual, partisanship is key to understanding what’s happening here. Live viewership of the hearings was lowest among Donald Trump voters (9%), Republicans (13%) and Fox News viewers (22%); it was highest among Joe Biden voters (47%), Democrats (44%) and viewers of MSNBC (52%). Nearly three-quarters (72%) of those who watched identified as Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents.

In part as a result, less than half of Americans (45%) say they believe the Democrat-led committee’s central claim: that the Jan. 6 attack “was part of a conspiracy to overturn the election.” The rest either say it was not (35%) or that they’re unsure (20%).

Likewise, just 37% of Americans believe there was a conspiracy and that “Donald Trump was at the center of [it]” — the committee’s other major argument.

Again, partisan affiliation de-

hope to move public opinion. The new Yahoo News/ YouGov survey suggests that outrage toward the targets of the House investigation has only eroded over the last seven months.

While still confined to a small minority, belief that the attack on the Capitol was “justified” (17%) has risen 5 percentage points since December (12%); it is now the highest it has ever been.

The number of Americans who describe Jan. 6 participants as “primarily peaceful and law-abiding” (30%) has also gone up 6 points (from 24%) since December.

At the same time, the number of Americans assigning “a great deal” of blame to Trump for the Jan. 6 attack has fallen 6 points (from 45% to 39%), as have Continued on page 19 fines these views: 84% of Biden voters and 77% of Democrats believe the attack was part of a conspiracy to overturn the election; 71% of Trump voters and 59% of Republicans believe the attack was not part of such a conspiracy. Independents are evenly split — 39% yes versus 41% no — on the question.

But if Republicans and Republican-leaning independents are largely dismissive of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, then why are most of them pessimistic about the future of democracy? For the same reason most refused to watch the hearings in the first place: because they see Democrats — not the Trump supporters who invaded the Capitol — as the real problem.

And Democrats largely feel the same way about Republicans.

When asked to choose the phrase that best “describes most people on the other side of the political aisle from you,” a majority of Republicans pick extreme negatives such as “out of touch with reality” (30%), a “threat to America” (25%), “immoral” (8%) and a “threat to me personally” (4%). A tiny fraction select more sympathetic phrases such as “well-meaning” (4%) or “not that different from me” (6%).

The results among Democrats are nearly identical, with negatives such as “out of touch with reality” (27%), a “threat to America” (23%), “immoral” (7%) and a “threat to me personally” (4%) vastly outnumbering positives such as “well-meaning” (7%) or “not that different from me” (5%).

Meanwhile, the number of Trump and Biden voters who say the other side is primarily a threat to America (28% and 25%, respectively) is double the number who say the other side is primarily “wrong about policy” (14% and 13%).

This explains why 43% of Republicans continue to say that “left-wing protesters trying to make Trump look bad” deserve “the most blame” for Jan. 6, versus just 7% who blame Trump himself, 10% for “Trump supporters who gathered at the Capitol” and 12% for “right-wing groups like the Proud Boys” — even though there is zero evidence that liberals were involved.

It also helps explain why members of the Jan. 6 committee have their work cut out for them if they

Specific Procurement Notice Belize Defense Force Troop Lifting Vehicles Nº CABEI-G-006-2147/2022 One Stage-One Envelope June 24, 2022 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Poll: Half of Americans now predict U.S. may ‘cease to be a democracy’ someday Continued from page 18 the numbers saying the same about “Republicans who claimed the election had been stolen” (down from 42% to 36%) and “Trump supporters who gathered at the U.S. Capitol” (down from 50% to 43%).

And while 60% of Americans said in December that they believed “another attack like January 6 could happen in the future,” fewer (53%) say that now.

The survey does contain one small kernel of hope for the House committee. In December, 72% of Republicans predicted the committee would not “tell the truth” about Jan. 6. But today, the number of Republicans who say the committee is not telling the truth is 12 points lower (60%), while the number who say they’re not sure is 10 points higher (28%). That could suggest some openness to persuasion.

Yet even such uncertainty is likely to be consumed by partisan animosity in the end. A full 60% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans now believe America is becoming a “less democratic country”; just 23% say the country is becoming “more democratic.”

Republicans in particular are far more inclined to agree that America treated “people like them” fairly “in the past” (71%) than “today” (36%) — though more Democrats also say the former (50%) than the latter (46%).

A majority of Republicans (52%) also say it’s likely that “there will be a civil war in the United States in [their] lifetime”; half of independents (50%) and a plurality of Democrats (46%) agree. In each group, fewer than 4 in 10 say another civil war is unlikely.

And perhaps most unsettling of all, only about half of Americans are willing to rule out “physical violence” (50%) and “taking up arms against the government” (47%) when asked if there are times when such measures “would be justified in order to protect the country from radical extremists.” About a quarter of Americans say that violence (26%) and taking up arms (23%) could be justified.

These tendencies, it’s worth noting, are particularly pronounced on the right — as Jan. 6 itself demonstrated. Nearly 8 in 10 Trump voters (79%) say “limiting free speech” is off-limits as a method to protect the country from radical extremists; 65% say the same about “protesting outside personal residences of government officials.”

Yet only 39% reject taking up arms against the government in such situations — and nearly as many (31%) say it could be justified.

Just 15% of Biden voters agree.

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VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT LABOUR COMMISSIONER LABOUR COMMISSIONER

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

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

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

2.

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

(I)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

2. ANALYSIS OF POSITION: 1.

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

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

(II)

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

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

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

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

11. Chair meetings of Labour Committees;

(b)

Competence and Skills:

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

Basic knowledge of judiciary/law.

3.

Supervisory, managerial and leadership skills.

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

Organizational skills.

5.

Time management skills.

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

Excellent research and analytical skills.

8.

Critical thinking skills.

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

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY:

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

4.

SALARY:

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

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

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2022

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Individual Consultant for Consulting Services to conduct Mid – Term Evaluation Institution: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) Country: Belize Project: Strengthening of Tax Administration (STA) Abstract: Consulting Services for Individual Consultant to conduct Mid – Term Evaluation Loan No.: 4839/OC-BL Deadline: July 1, 2022 (4 p.m. Belize Local Time) The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the execution of a five-year tax modernization project entitled “Strengthening of Tax Administration” (BL-L1031). The main beneficiaries of the Project are: (a) the Government, which will have more revenues to implement its public policies; (b) taxpayers, who will have more support and a digital environment to fulfil their tax obligations; and (c) the population, from the government policies implemented.

The consulting services (“the services”) includes the contracting of an Individual Consultant for twenty-five (25) non-consecutive days within a period of three (3) calendar months, to conduct an independent mid-term evaluation of the Strengthening of Tax Administration Project. The main activities of the consultancy includes: 1. As a first task, the Consultant will review all relevant technical and operational documentation related to the Project, including, but not limited to: i) Loan contract; ii) Project Operations Manual; iii) Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan/ Arrangement; iv) the Semester Reports and Annual Operating Plans prepared by the PEU; v) and the Bank’s Project Monitoring Report and Loan Results Report. The consultant must document all the data sources in his/her report.

2. The Consultant will meet and collect data from all key stakeholders who are directly involved in the implementation of the project in order to review project activities, results and challenges from their perspective.

3. If necessary, the consultant will ask the Ministry of Finance for its approval to carry out field visits to review the progress of the projects of the operation and to check out the project outputs. The consultant can also conduct interviews with staff from the Ministry of Finance and the IDB associated with the project and, if necessary, with representatives of the private sector. All interviews must be managed through the Project Executing Unit and the Ministry of Finance.

4.

5.

6.

7.

For each of these interviews, the consultant must first develop and present their ideas for the content and format of the survey/interview forms that will be applied to capture the required information, as well as the method that will be used to administer and tabulate them. The Ministry of Finance must previously approve the interview.

The consultant should review project activities, results and challenges from the perspective of the project team members and operational staff of the project.

The Consultant will complete a thorough analysis of the technical aspects of each Component and each Activity planned and as completed with significant attention being paid to: (i) The appropriateness and viability of the original design and scope of the project; (ii) The specific activities, outputs, results and impacts achieved since the beginning of the original loan program in November 1 of 2019 particularly as related to the operational targets and indicators included in the and Results Matrix of Loan Contract No. 4839/OC-BL. (iii) The cost-effectiveness of the various technical activities completed [i.e., were the results received from the various contractors/consultants and procurements commensurate with the cost paid for the services and products delivered] (iv) For each Component and each Activity identify and describe major issues/challenges to achieving the operational targets and indicators and recommend possible measures to avoid these issues/challenges impediments for the future in this operation. (v) Analyze the operational aspects of the project execution including the effectiveness of the PEU. Present issues and lessons learned to instruct and guide the development and execution of future operations.

The consultant will analyze the institutional aspects of project execution including the overall awareness of the Project at the senior technical level of the key Government agencies, highlighting positive aspects and significant challenges and issues faced. In this regard the Consultant will pay particular attention to recommending measures to improve inter-agency coordination and project execution management.

The consultant shall recommend measures to improve on the identified issues and project execution management.

The consultant will incorporate all comments and recommendations of the Ministry of Finance and the Bank in the final report. The comments with their re-

sponses must be documented in a separate document.

8. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive analysis utilizing the evaluation criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. The analysis should be based on the original design, objectives, targets and indicators while taking into consideration the various opportunities, issues and challenges experienced over the elapsed period of implementation and confronting the project for the future. The resulting report should include recommendations for improvements to the work plan and corrective actions for improved operational efficiencies, and effectiveness for the remaining duration of the project.

The individual consultant should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Governance or project evaluation-related field or equivalent.

As well as a minimum of three (3) years working experience. The consultant should prove its expertise in conducting at least a minimum of five (5) project evaluations in any of the following evaluations: mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, impact evaluation, Economic ex-post evaluation, ex-ante, etc. Experience in conducting project evaluations in Tax Administration program would be an asset. In addition, the consultant should be fluent in written and spoken English, highly motivated and committed, possess presentation and facilitation skills and be able to effectively communicate with local stakeholders in Belize.

The Ministry of Finance invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the consulting services to conduct the project Mid -Term Evaluation. Interested eligible individual Consultants should request the complete Terms of Reference (TOR) via email to Gisel.Correa@mof.gov.bz. Interested Individual Consultants must submit an Expression of Interest accompanied by a comprehensive resume, providing information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

Expression of Interest should contain: (i) Document explaining interest, experience, and competence of the Individual consultant (ii) Comprehensive resume with the Individual Consultant’s experience in the assignment of similar consultancy services during the past five years. Description of similar assignments specifying start and end dates of assignments. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s). (iii) A least Two references (iv) Copy of degrees / Certificates (v) Proof of nationality: copy of documentation of nationality. (vi) Copy of Certificate of Good Standing from the Belize Tax Service Department The total estimated contract price for this consultancy inclusive of taxes is US $ 20,625.00.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the selection of Individual Consultant based on Comparison of Qualifications method set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2350-15 section 5 – individual consultants and is open to all eligible candidates as defined in the IDB policies.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualified individual Consultants must submit their expression of interest via e-mail to Michelle.Longsworth@bts.gov.bz no later than 4:00 p.m. (Belize local time), Friday, July 1, 2022, marked STAP- Individual Consultant to Conduct Mid–Term Evaluation in the subject header. In addition, applicants may also submit a hard copy at the following address: Director General Belize Tax Service Strengthening of Tax Administration Project Eleanor Hall Building Chetumal Street, Belize City For clarifications kindly contact: Project Coordinator Project Executing Unit Strengthening of Tax Administration Project Eleanor Hall Building Chetumal Street, Belize City E-mail: Gisel.Correa@mof.gov.bz

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 19TH JUNE 2022 OFFICIAL RESULTS ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Election Date

Village

Candidates Name

Yo Creek

Position

No. of Votes Received

Remarks

Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Polled Votes Votes Electors 949

Chairpersons Elected

Election Date

Chairperson

287

Chan, Jose Carlos

Member

389

Elected

9.72%

Cocom, Aurora Alejandra

Member

377

Elected

9.42%

Jovel, Janine Jannely

Member

372

Elected

9.30%

Novelo, Menalio

Member

389

Elected

9.72%

Teck, Eduard Divanie

Member

389

Elected

9.72%

Torres, Alex Jonathan

Member

402

Elected

10.04%

Cal, Eric Ryan

Member

312

7.80%

Cal, Julio Reynaldo Carrillo, Pedro Alejandro

Member Member

267 277

6.67% 6.92%

Landaverry, Glenfor Efren

Member

284

7.10%

Pech, Adalila Bernadine

Member

270

6.75%

Santin, Amilcar Eutimio

Member

274

6.85%

No. of Votes

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

57.48% 42.52%

4002

Candidates Name

Position

Received

Remarks

319

Chairpersons 83

Esquivel, Anavela

Member

157

Elected

11.60%

Esquivel, Rosa Julia

Member

160

Elected

11.83%

Morales, Jose Samuel

Member

144

Elected

10.64%

Tun, Luis Alfredo

Member

153

Elected

11.31%

Tut, Epifanio

Member

162

Elected

11.97%

Velasco, Oscar

Member

163

Elected

12.05%

Chan, Antonio

Member

67

4.95%

Givarra, Marlon Lawrence Givarra, Tifara Adelia

Member Member

64 69

4.73% 5.10%

Herrarte, Maria Julia

Member

73

5.40%

Patt, Imer Rodiel

Member

73

5.40%

Posada, Reina Noemi

Member

68

5.03%

No. of Votes

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

64.22% 35.78%

1353

Candidates Name

Position

Received

Remarks

374

Chairpersons Chairperson

182

Chairperson

148

Date

88.24% 44.85%

0

175

Elected

9.02%

Coye, Virginia Genoveva

Member

183

Elected

9.43%

Herrera, Emil Martin

Member

178

Elected

9.17%

Ordonez, Zoila Marisol Sosa, Ary Ory Tun, Rodrigo

Member Member Member

175 182 183

Elected Elected Elected

9.02% 9.38% 9.43%

Coye, Carolina Lizzette Pol, Noemi Ester Quime, Yulissa Elizabeth

Member Member Member

140 146 140

7.21% 7.52% 7.21%

Tillett, Cornelio Virgilio

Member

149

7.68%

Tillett, German Evan

Member

141

7.26%

Tillett, Ismael Manuel

Member

149

7.68%

San Lazaro

Position

No. of Votes Received

0 3

1941 Member

Candidates Name

5

55.15%

Cowo, Elmer Noel

Village

Remarks

6

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

Chairperson Cabanas, Miguel Angel

Village

Candidates Name

August Pine Ridge

0

330

Elected

Members

Election

11

Chairperson

Alfaro, Carmina Ariani

19/06/2022

0

Cantun, Angel Alfonso

Tun, Luis Leomar

Date

72.73%

149

Trinidad

Election

232

Elected

14

Chairperson

Village

19/06/2022

2

Soza, Maria Del Carmen Members

Date

17

Moh, Priscilla Ann

Santa Martha

Election

1

388

Village

19/06/2022

71.13%

Chairperson Members

19/06/2022

675

Sosa, Abel Ian

Chairperson Position

Uncontested No. of Votes Received

Elected Remarks

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

Chairperson Reneau, Fred

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Chan. Ilsnia Margarita

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Ku, Estela

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Reneau, Dennis Joel

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Romero, Adalberto

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Soliz, Romel Fabian

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Vega, Jovani Emmanuel

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Members

19/06/2022

BELIZE DISTRICT Election

No. of Votes

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Total Votes

% of Votes % of Voter

Spoilt Rejected

22

Electors

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Reneau, Fred

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Chan. Ilsnia Margarita

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Ku, Estela

Member

Uncontested

Member

Uncontested

2022

Members

19/06/2022

Elected ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Member Uncontested Elected VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 19TH JUNE 2022 Romero, Adalberto Member Uncontested Elected Soliz, Romel Fabian Uncontested Elected OFFICIAL Member RESULTS Reneau, Dennis Joel

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Vega, Jovani Emmanuel

Village Village

Hattieville Yo Creek

ORANGE WALK DISTRICT BELIZE DISTRICT

Candidates Name Candidates Name Chairpersons Chairpersons Castillo, Dwayne Sosa, Abel Ian Smith, Godwin Moh, Priscilla AnnR. Baiton, Curlet AnnMembers Members

Chan, Jose Carlos Burgess, Irwin M. Cocom, Aurora Alejandra Dandeson, Isaiah T. Jovel, Janine Jannely Dyer, Lynette Louise Novelo, Menalio Holland, Shaylene M. Teck, Eduard Divanie Humes, Sherylee C. Torres, Alex Jonathan Juan, Dorian Marcus Cal, Eric Ryan Bailey, Rondale A. Cal, Julio Reynaldo Camal, Ruth Marie Carrillo, Alejandro Hoare,Pedro Clifford E.

19/06/2022 19/06/2022

Election Date

Landaverry, Glenfor Efren King, Shadrach Justin Petillo, Hansel C. Pech, Adalila Bernadine Staine, ElstonEutimio H. Santin, Amilcar Baiton, Mikael Melboourne Marlon K.

Santa Martha Election Date

Barrow, Shellymae Ulane Name Candidates Domingo, Terrence Anthony

Village

Henry, CharolettChairpersons Karen Westby, Duce Soza, MariaMaudeline Del Carmen Ysaguirre, Fedrick Cantun, AngelGiles Alfonso

Village

Candidates Name

Western Paradise

Election Date

Village

Position Position

No.No. of Votes of Votes

Votes Spoilt # of# of Total Total Votes SpoiltRejected Rejected % of % of % Votes of Votes % Voter of Voter Remarks RemarksRegistered Registered Polled Turnout Polled Turnout Received Polled Votes Votes Received Votes Votes Electors Electors Polled 1156 949

Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson

388260 287130

Chairperson

126

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

389 377262 260 372 260 389 260 389 217 402 272 312 117 267116 277125

Member 284139 Member Member Member 270133 Member Member 274117 Member No. of Votes 135 Member 116 Position Member Received 119 Member

118

Member Chairperson Member Chairperson

149117 83146

Position

No. of Votes Received

Chairperson Chairperson

106 110

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

Remarks

Date

Village

Lucky Strike

19/06/2022

24.42%

Elected

0

110 110

Elected Elected

Reynolds, Kacey Shoraine

Member

105

Valerio, Sherwin Jamille

Member

106

Castillo, Dave Kelsie

Member

99

7.96%

Gillett, Kimberly Nadine

Member

100

8.05%

O'brien, Winston Herman

Member

98

7.88%

Ramos, Erica Raquel

Member

103

Vicente, R. Lee Martin

Member

106

Young, Natalie Nicole

Member

91

8.77% 8.53% 8.85% 8.85% 8.45%

Elected

8.53%

Remarks

Chairpersons

8.53% 7.32% # of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 57

38

66.67%

Chairperson

13

Dowson, Cally Samantha

Chairperson

25

Jones, Melonie Francine

Member

12

5.13%

Madrill, Terrence Kenric

Member

14

5.98%

Ramos, Ashanti Radiance Requena, James Michael

Member Member

14 14

5.98% 5.98%

Stephenson, Nicole Marie Stephenson, Winston Alexander

Member Member

14 14

5.98% 5.98%

Hernandez, Juliet Cathrine Mejia, Nigel Alexander

Member Member

26 22

Elected Elected

11.11% 9.40%

Myers, Christilee

Member

26

Elected

11.11%

Reid, Kristie Keri

Member

26

Elected

11.11%

Reid, Shania Shaneece Stephen, Avalyn Loyota

Member Member

26 26

Elected Elected

11.11% 11.11%

No. of Votes Received

Elected

Remarks

Chairpersons Pollard, Oscar Anthony

Chairperson

56

Chacon, Andrew Caleb

Chairperson

68

Member Member Member Member

60 64 66 55

Miranda, Jose Matias Pollard, Brandon Raymond Chacon, Cleon Doyle

Member Member Member

54 62 58

Chacon, Kendaile Rafael

Member

57

2

65.79% 0

Elected Elected Elected Elected

Elected

0

# of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 160 124 77.50% 0 3 45.16% 54.84%

710

Members Aldana, Michelle S. Heredia Gillett, Keenen, Zane Gotoy, Elvis Dion Jones, Edgar Allan

1

34.21%

234

Position

4

8.29% Elected

Reid, Sherline Sherlet

Candidates Name

11

50.93%

1243

Member Member

Received

15

# of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 491 216 43.99% 0 2 49.07%

Perez, Carlos Enrique Reneau, Charles Alex

Position

14

3.86% 64.22% 4.82% 35.78%

Elected Elected

Candidates Name

1

7.10% 4.59% 4.39% 6.75% 3.86% 6.85% 4.46% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of % of Votes % of Voter 3.83% Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes 3.93% Electors 3.90% 72.73% 319 232 0

109 106

No. of Votes

17 33

2

9.72% 8.65% 9.42%

8.58% 9.30% 8.58% 9.72% 8.58% 9.72% 7.16% 10.04% 8.98% 7.80% 3.86% 6.67% 3.83% 6.92% 4.13%

Elected

Members

Election

4002 3029

Elected Elected Elected

Remarks

44.64% 1 1 71.13% 50.39% 57.48% 25.19% 42.52%

Member Member

Santana

19/06/2022

675516

Elected Elected

Chairpersons Samuels, Aprill Natalie Lamb Jr., Douglas Gilbert Members Gault, Josephine Alexandra Gomez, Jose Eusebio

19/06/2022

Elected

0 8.45% 9.01% 9.30% 7.75% 7.61% 8.73% 8.17%

0

8.03%

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Election Date

Election Date

Village

Yo Creek

Village

ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Member 59 Elected

Gibson, Darren Emanuel Candidates Mendez, Adrian Alfonso Name Sutherland, Kayla Marie Sosa, Abel Ian

Chairpersons Candidates Name

Moh, Priscilla Ann

Rancho Dolores

Chairperson Members Rhaburn-Gillett, Elsita Chan, Jose Carlos Members Cocom, Aurora Alejandra Gillett, Yneina Adenia Jovel, Janine Jannely Hendy, Dwane Dwight

19/06/2022 19/06/2022

Election Date

Village

Berumdian Landing Election

19/06/2022 Date

Village

Santa Martha

Election Date

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Position Chairperson Chairperson

8.17% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of % of Votes % of Voter Remarks Registered 7.89% Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Elected Electors 8.59% # of No. of Votes Total Votes % of Votes 949 675 71.13% 1 Spoilt Rejected % of Voter Remarks Registered 388 57.48% Polled Turnout Votes17 Votes Received Elected Polled Electors 287 42.52%

4002

2

Chairperson Member

Uncontested Elected 389 Elected

Member Member Member Member

377 Elected Uncontested Elected 372 Elected Uncontested Elected

9.42%

Novelo, Lord,Menalio Jareem Keifer

Member Member

389 Elected Uncontested Elected

9.72%

Pook, Ashema Shameka Teck, Eduard Divanie

Member Member

Uncontested Elected 389 Elected

9.72%

Torres, AlexRickmond Jonathan Andrew Reneau, Laken Monique Cal,Young, Eric Ryan

Member Member Member Member

402 Elected Uncontested Elected Uncontested Elected 312

10.04%

Cal, Julio Reynaldo Candidates Name Carrillo, Pedro Alejandro

Member Position Member

No. of Votes 267 Received 277

Landaverry, Glenfor Efren Chairperson

Member

284

Member Chairperson Member

270 Uncontested 274

Pech, Adalila Bernadine Joseph, Lauren Renee Santin, Amilcar EutimioMembers

Avilez-Nicholas, Denise Shauna Candidates Name Pook, Tamike Tiffany Stamp, Charles Emmanuel Chairpersons Sutherland, Denise Lisa Soza, Maria Del Carmen Young, Doyle Patrick Cantun, Angel Alfonso Young, Geraldine Elizabeth

Village

Candidates Name

Flowers Bank

Chairperson Baldwin, Dian Deniese Members

19/06/2022

8.31%

Member No. of Votes 58 Position Member 56 Received Member 61

Remarks

9.72% 9.30%

14

7.80% # of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected 6.67% Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled 6.92% Votes Electors 7.10% 6.75%

Elected

6.85%

Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected Member No. of Uncontested Elected # of % of Votes % of Voter Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Votes Member Received Uncontested Elected Polled Votes Electors Member Uncontested Elected 319 232 72.73% 0 Member Uncontested Elected 11 Chairperson 149 Elected 64.22% Member Uncontested Elected Chairperson 83 35.78% Member Uncontested Elected # of No. of Votes Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Votes Received Polled Votes Electors

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Budna, Jessica Nicole

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Rhaburn, Randy Marlon

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Rhaburn, Ranisha Kiana

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Robinson, Francine Melonie

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Robinson, Sharra Sheree

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Robinson, Trevor Aaron

Member

Uncontested

Elected

CAYO DISTRICT Date

Village

Candidates Name

Buena Vista

Position

No. of Votes Received

Remarks

Chairpersons Acencio, Byron Estuardo Salazar, William Eliseo

327

Election Date

Village

St. Margaret

19/06/2022

Election Date

Village

215

65.75%

2

0

Chairperson Chairperson

108 107

Elected

Amaya, Angel Camaliel

Member

104

Elected

8.65%

Castillo, Pio Julio

Member

107

Elected

8.89%

Chub, Pablo Duarte, Eddie Anibal

Member Member

96 111

Elected

7.98% 9.23%

Garcia, Maria Cristina

Member

102

Elected

8.48%

Orellana, Jose Danilo

Member

100

8.31%

Cruz, Jose Elias

Member

95

7.90%

Garcia, Rafael Antonio

Member

88

7.32%

Gonzalez Lopez, Eugenio

Member

88

7.32%

Hernandez, Joel

Member

100

Pena, Wilder

Member

107

Elected

8.89%

Saravia, Greyvis Marleny

Member

105

Elected

8.73% # of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Registered Polled Turnout Polled Votes Votes Electors 517 257 49.71% 21

Candidates Name

Position

No. of Votes Received

Chairperson

33

Navas, Justo Salvador Members Gaitan, Saida Noemy Lopez, Esquin Santiago Quintero, Jorge Raymoundo, Joel Romero, David Israel Salazar, Jamie Emelia Arriaza, Jessica Natalie Daiz, Sebastian Echeverria, Oscar Arnulfo Echeverria, Meleni Lisette Gomez, Marlon Junior Rivera, German Giovanni Jr.

Chairperson

224

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

31 26 32 29 33 28 206 206 196 199 201 194

Position

No. of Votes Received

2

0

8.31%

Remarks

Chairpersons

Hernandez, Rafael Rivera

Candidates Name

50.23% 49.77%

1203

Members

19/06/2022

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

9

12.84% Elected

87.16% 1381

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Remarks

36 2.24% 1.88% 2.32% 2.10% 2.39% 2.03% 14.92% 14.92% 14.19% 14.41% 14.55% 14.05%

10

# of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Continued on page 24 Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors

24

Continued from page 23 Election Date

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

Member Member Member Member

377 212 372 220

Elected Elected Elected Elected

9.42% 11.06% 9.30% 11.48%

Novelo, Menalio Najera, Cristian Rene

Member Member

389 221

Elected Elected

9.72% 11.53%

Pop, Balbino Teck, Eduard Divanie

Member Member

389 215

Elected Elected

ORANGE WALK DISTRICT No. of Votes

Village Village

Armenia

19/06/2022 19/06/2022

Election Date

Village

Santa Martha Village

El Progresso

36 2.24% 1.88% 2.32% 2.10% 2.39% 2.03% 14.92% 14.92% 14.19% 14.41% 14.55% 14.05%

Candidates Name Candidates Name Chairpersons Paredes, Marvin Alexander Chairpersons Garcia, Eddy Alexander Sosa, Abel Ian Sho, Oreste Moh, Priscilla Ann Members Members Chinchilla, Orlin Adali Chan, Jose Carlos Cruz, Ana Noemi Cocom, Aurora Alejandra Lopez, Wilian Audiel Jovel, Janine Jannely Montero, Rosa Lucia

Date

1381

31 26 32 29 33 28 206 206 196 199 201 194

ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 19TH JUNE 2022 OFFICIAL RESULTS

Yo Creek

Election

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

THE BELIZE TIMES

19/06/2022

Election Date

Members Gaitan, Saida Noemy Lopez, Esquin Santiago Quintero, Jorge Raymoundo, Joel Romero, David Israel Salazar, Jamie Emelia Arriaza, Jessica Natalie Daiz, Sebastian Echeverria, Oscar Arnulfo Echeverria, Meleni Lisette Gomez, Marlon Junior Rivera, German Giovanni Jr.

Torres, AlexEswin Jonathan Arevalo, Rolando Bernarda Florencia Cal,Chock, Eric Ryan Chun, Juana Itch Cal,Garcia, Julio Reynaldo Jose Arnoldo Carrillo, Pedro Alejandro Pau, Onofro Landaverry, Glenfor Efren Garcia, Jose Antonio Pech, AdalilaJoel Bernadine Garrido, Murillo, Denia Jamileth Santin, Amilcar Eutimio Orellano, Carlos Umber Orellano, Hugo Rene Candidates Name Samayoa, Jose Antonio Chairpersons Candidates Name Soza, Maria Del Carmen Cantun, Angel Alfonso Chairperson

Waight, Moses

26 JUN

2022 10

# of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Remarks Registered No. ofReceived Votes Total Votes SpoiltVotes Rejected # of Polled Turnout Polled% of Votes Votes % of Voter Electors Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Received Votes 0 Votes 47.24% Electors779 Polled 368 29 Chairperson 235 Elected 63.86% 949 675 71.13% 1 Chairperson 68 18.48% 17 Chairperson 388 Elected 57.48% Chairperson 65 17.66% Chairperson 287 42.52% 1917 1 4002 2 Member 217 Elected 11.32% Member 389 226 Elected 9.72% Member Elected 11.79% Position

11.22% 9.72% 14 Member 402 64 Elected 10.04%3.34% Member 24 Member 57 2.97% Member 312 7.80% Member 63 3.29% Member 267 87 6.67%4.54% Member Member 277 69 6.92%3.60% Member Member 284 7.10%2.71% Member 52 Member 270 42 6.75%2.19% Member Member Member 274 42 6.85%2.19% Member No. of Votes 39 2.03% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of % of Votes2.56% % of Voter Member 49 Remarks Registered Position Polled 2.19% Turnout Votes Polled Votes Member Received 42 Electors # of No. of Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected 319 232 72.73% 0 % of Votes % of Voter Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Votes11 Votes Received Elected Polled 64.22% Chairperson 149 Electors Chairperson 83 35.78% Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Alvarado, Elvis

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Espinoza, Yanira Araceli

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Garcia, Elmer Netall

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Garrido, Ziedie Emelda

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Godoy, Baneza Ninel

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Ruano, Carlos Ramiro

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Members

19/06/2022

TOLEDO DISTRICT Election Date

Village

Candidates Name

Big Falls

Position

No. of Votes Received

Remarks

Chairpersons Choco, Gregorio

Chairperson

199

Coy, Petrona

Chairperson

78

Sho, Eberlee

Chairperson

68

Elected

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Polled Votes Votes Electors 796 345 43.34% 0 23 57.68% 22.61% 19.71%

1916

Members

19/06/2022

Election Date

Member

160

Elected

Cholom, Bardalez

Member

166

Elected

8.66%

Coh, Donald Josiah

Member

195

Elected

10.18%

Hernandez, Regino Reynaldo

Member

140

Elected

7.31%

Poom, Juan De Dios

Member

155

Elected

8.09%

Romero, Anthony Jerome

Member

146

Elected

7.62%

Nerio, Evelin Patricia Orellana, Eric Alexander Tillett, Roland Tiul, Ricardo Tot, Irma Yonora Tut, Basilio Chub, George Umberto Pop, Rigoberto Pop Pow, Seferino Shal, Carmela Sho, Francisco Villafranco, Melanie Virgilia

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

81 70 87 82 85 82 51 97 69 80 78 92 No. of Votes

Village

Candidates Name

Pueblo Viejo

Position

Received

8.35%

4.23% 3.65% 4.54% 4.28% 4.44% 4.28% 2.66% 5.06% 3.60% 4.18% 4.07% 4.80% Remarks

Chairpersons

27

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 269

163

Elected

60.59%

Choc, Victoriano Leopoldo

Chairperson

84

Sho, Emiliano

Chairperson

79

Caal, Javier Caal,Vergina Debi

Member Member

83 81

Elected Elected

8.60% 8.39%

Choc, Ernilda

Member

84

Elected

8.70%

Choc, Fermin

Member

83

Elected

8.60%

Coc, Gregoria

Member

83

Elected

8.60%

Sho, Herminio

Member

83

Elected

8.60%

Choc, Firmo

Member

77

7.98%

Choc, Honoratus

Member

77

7.98%

Choc,Veronica Verlicia

Member

77

7.98%

Coc, Camillus Emiliano

Member

78

8.08%

Coc, Germano

Member

79

8.19%

0 3

51.53% 48.47%

965

Members

19/06/2022

0

Choco, Norman

0

9

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Pueblo Viejo

Chairpersons

26 JUN

Choc, Victoriano Leopoldo Sho, Emiliano

2022

Election Date

Member 77 ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Member 77

7.98%

Member

Choc, Honoratus Choc,Veronica Verlicia

Coc, Camillus Emiliano Candidates Name Coc, Germano

Village

Perez, Rodolfo

Yo Creek Village

Chairpersons

Sosa, Abel Ian Moh, Priscilla Ann

Candidates Name Members Chairpersons

Village

Santa Martha Village

Member Chairperson Position Chairperson

Jovel, Janine Jannely

Member

372

Elected Elected Elected

Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

389

Elected

Santin, AmilcarFinity Eutimio Muschamp, Pop, Edwardo Pop, SantiagoCandidates Name Rash, Jose Chairpersons Candidates Name Soza, Maria Del Carmen Cantun, Angel Alfonso Chairpersons Shol, Jose Zuniga, Melvin Sander Members

389 402 312

151 143 141

Elected

Date

1918

9.72% 44.88% 9.42% 55.12% 9.30%

Elected

0 1 0

14

141 267 141 4 277 137 Member 284 181 7.10%9.44% Member Elected Member 270 174 6.75%9.07% Member Elected Member 274 170 6.85%8.86% Member Elected Member No. of Votes 180 Elected # of 9.38% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Member 179 Remarks Elected 9.33% Position Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Member Received 180 ElectedElectors 9.38% # of No. of Votes Total Votes % of Votes 319 232 72.73% 0 Spoilt Rejected % of Voter Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Votes11 Votes Chairperson 149 Received Elected Polled 64.22% Electors Chairperson 83 35.78% 104 78 75.00% 0 0 Chairperson 42 Elected 53.85% Chairperson 36 46.15% 0 444 Elected Elected

10.36% 8.56%

Cal, Rafael Cucul, Dominga Rash, Josefina Rash, Sylvestre

Member Member Member Member

36 46 40 43

Elected Elected Elected

8.11% 10.36% 9.01% 9.68%

Caal, Marcus Cal, Benedicto

Member Member

29 35

6.53% 7.88%

Choc, Paulina

Member

33

7.43%

Ical, Alfredo

Member

30

Pop, Lorenzo

Member

38

Tot, Andres

Member

30 No. of Votes

Candidates Name

2 77.57%

9.72% 7.87% 9.72% 7.46% 10.04% 7.35% 7.80% 7.35% 6.67%7.35% 6.92%7.14%

46 38

Position

Received

Chairperson

86

Choco, Alberto

Chairperson

127

2

6.76% Elected

8.56% 6.76%

Remarks

Chairpersons Chun, Serapio

# of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 318 213 66.98% 0 3 40.38%

Elected

59.62%

1232

0

Cal, Alvaro

Member

85

6.90%

Choc, Keraldo

Member

84

6.82%

Choc, Santiago

Member

82

6.66%

Choco, Cresencio Anselmo

Member

82

6.66%

Kib, Fermin Asencion

Member

87

7.06%

Teul, Bibian Sylvano

Member

81

Cucul, Santiago

Member

125

Elected

Ishim, Santiago

Member

116

Elected

9.42%

Pop, Julio

Member

127

Elected

10.31%

Shi, Jose

Member

122

Elected

9.90%

Teul, Alfredo

Member

122

Elected

9.90%

Zuniga, Eugenio

Member

119 No. of Votes

Elected

9.66% # of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 226 140 61.95% 0 2 38.50%

Village

Candidates Name

Golden Stream

Position

Received

6.57%

Remarks

Chairpersons Caal Chun, Juan

Chairperson

82

Teul, Saturnino

Chairperson

58

Elected

3

10.15%

27.23%

743

Members

19/06/2022

4002 332

Elected

Members

Election

428

Member Member

Silver Creek

19/06/2022

7.98%

Bo, Pedro Cal, Juan

Village

9

8.60%

7.98% Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of % of Votes8.08% % of Voter Remarks Registered Polled 8.19% Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 80 8.29% 949 675 71.13% 1 No. of Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of 17 % of Votes % of Voter 388 Elected 57.48% Remarks Registered Turnout Polled Received Polled Votes Votes 287 42.52% Electors 389 149 377 183

Members

8.60%

Member No. of Votes 78 Position Member Received79

Member Chairperson Member Chairperson

19/06/2022

Date

77

Chan, Jose Carlos Shol, Sebastian Cocom, Aurora Alejandra Choc, Ernestor Cus Novelo, Menalio Canti, Marcos Teck, Eduard Divanie Choc, Pablo Torres, Alex Jonathan Choco, Andrew Cal, Eric Ryan Coy, Ramiro Cal,Makin, Julio Reynaldo Emelio Carrillo, Pedro Alejandro Maquin, Felecia

Medina Bank

Election

0 8.60% 8.39% 8.60%

Choc, Firmo

25 3

965

Elected Elected

8.70%

Landaverry, Glenfor Efren Cholom, Ancelmo Pech, Adalila Bernadine Makin, Anignazio

Date

83 81

Member 84 Elected ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Member 83 Elected VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD 83ON 19TH Coc, Gregoria Member Elected JUNE 2022 Sho, Herminio Member 83 Elected OFFICIAL RESULTS

19/06/2022

Election

Member Member

0

48.47%

Choc, Fermin

19/06/2022

Date

79

60.59% 51.53%

Choc, Ernilda

Indian Creek

Election

Chairperson

163

Elected

THE BELIZE TIMES

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Date

84

Members

19/06/2022

Election

269 Chairperson

0

Cal, Jesse

Member

84

Elected

6.82%

Canti, Cipriano C.

Member

80

Elected

6.49%

Coc, Nicolas

Member

81

Elected

6.57%

Teck, Celia S

Member

79

Elected

6.41%

Teul, Charline S.

Member

82

Elected

6.66%

Yatz, Francisco

Member

82

Elected

6.66%

5

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 19TH JUNE 2022 OFFICIAL RESULTS Member 53 ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Member 50

Canti, Serafina

Election Date Election Date

Coc, Venancio

Village

Yo Creek Village

San Antonio

19/06/2022

Date

Village

Santa Martha Election Date

Pop, Michael Jay Candidates Name Tzalam, Elmer Lucas Tzalam, Magdalena Chairpersons

Sosa, Abel Ian

Candidates Name

Moh, Priscilla Ann

Chairpersons Members Castellanos, Juan Chan, Jose Carlos Coc, Daniel Cho,Aurora Ruperto Hilario Cocom, Alejandra Members Jovel, Janine Jannely Cal, Cecilio Novelo, Cal, Menalio Lorencio Coc, Antonio Teck, Eduard Divanie Coc, Toribio Torres, Alex Jonathan Pop, Lazarus Cal, Eric Ryan Sho, Edward Ernest Cal,Cho, JulioAgelita Reynaldo Modesta Carrillo, Pedro Alejandro Coc, Gerardo

19/06/2022

Election

Landaverry, Glenfor Efren Cowo, Eusebia Gudelia Pop, Alvaro Felix Pech, Adalila Bernadine Requena, Mario Hipolito Santin, Amilcar Eutimio Sho, Rufilo Cal, Pedro Candidates Name Coc, Mateo Juan Ico, Sylvia Salam, Irineo Chairpersons Salam, Teodulo Soza, MariaSilvino Del Carmen Sho, Angel SilvinoAlfonso Teodulo Cantun,

Village

Candidates Name

Crique Jute

Chairpersons Bolon, Francelia Veronica Bolon, Oseas Joel

19/06/2022

Date

Chairperson

45

48.91%

486 Member

42

Elected

8.64%

Castellanos, Candelaria

Member

43

Elected

8.85%

Castellanos, Kelvin

Member

41

Elected

8.44%

Chiac, Eddison Arnold

Member

46

Elected

9.47%

Chiac, Saturnino

Member

40

Tzac, Fernando Armando

Member

41

Makin, Mariano

Member

39

8.02%

Pop, Marva Higinia

Member

37

7.61%

Pop, Petrona Rosita

Member

36

Pop, Venicia

Member

42

Pop, Victoria Tersita

Member

40

8.23%

Wewe, Levan Conder

Member

39 No. of Votes

8.02% # of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 330 188 56.97% 0 2 52.58%

Candidates Name

San Miguel

Position

Received

8.23% Elected

7.41%

Remarks

Chairpersons Pop, Sebastian

Chairperson

112

Cus, Dwayne Giovannie

Chairperson

76

Date

6

8.44%

Elected

Elected

8.64%

35.68%

961

Members

Election

0

Bolon, Victor Virgilio

Village

19/06/2022

4.30%

4.06% Total Votes # of Member No. of Votes 51 4.14%% of Voter Spoilt Rejected % of Votes Position Remarks Registered Member Received 51 4.14% Turnout Votes Polled Polled Votes Electors Member 50 4.06% 949 675 Votes 71.13% 1 # of No. of Votes Total % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected 17 Position Remarks Registered Chairperson 388 Elected 57.48% Polled Turnout Votes Received Polled Votes Electors Chairperson 287 42.52% 784 303 38.65% 2 0 4002 14 Chairperson 52 15.07% Member 389162 Elected 9.72% Chairperson Elected 46.96% Chairperson 25.80% Member 37789 Elected 9.42% 0 1750 Member 372 Elected 9.30% Member 44 2.51% Member 38943 Elected 9.72% Member 2.46% Member 2.80% Member 38949 Elected 9.72% Member 44 2.51% 14 Member 402 Elected 10.04% Member 51 2.91% Member 312 7.80% Member 51 2.91% Member 267163 6.67% Member Elected 9.31% Member 277158 6.92% Member Elected 9.03% 25 Member 284158 7.10% Member Elected 9.03% Member Elected 9.14% Member 270160 6.75% Member Elected 9.14% Member 274160 6.85% Member 159 Elected 9.09% No. of Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of Member 84 4.80%% of Voter % of Votes Position Remarks Registered Member Received 80 4.57% Turnout Votes Polled Polled Votes Electors Member 89 5.09% 319 232 0 Member 84 4.80% 72.73% Member 4.74% 11 Chairperson 14983 Elected 64.22% Member 5.14% Chairperson 83 90 35.78% # of No. of Votes Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Votes Received Polled Votes Electors 141 92 65.25% 0 0 Chairperson 47 Elected 51.09%

Members

Election

2022

0

Ack, Domingo

Member

127

Elected

Cal, Berrisford Alvin Burnald

Member

110

Elected

8.93%

Choc, Juan

Member

134

Elected

10.88%

Kus, Bernadita

Member

118

Elected

9.58%

Kus, Ricuberto

Member

106

Elected

8.60%

Sho, Santiago

Member

137

Elected

11.12%

Cus, Elesio

Member

63

5.11%

Cus, Miguel

Member

81

6.57%

Kus, Andres

Member

85 No. of Votes

6.90% # of Total Votes % of Votes % of Voter Spoilt Rejected Registered Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors

Village

Candidates Name

Mabilha

Chairperson Salam, Jose

Position

Received

Remarks

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Cababom, Santiago

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Cahabon, Abelino

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Cus, Lorencio

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Salam, Marcos

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Sam, Miguel

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Tush, Noe

Member

Uncontested No. of Votes

Elected

10.31%

1

Members

19/06/2022

Election Date

Village

Candidates Name

Jalacte

Chairperson Bo, Jeremias

Position

Received

Remarks

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Caal, Santiago

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Cho, Alfonso

Member

Uncontested

Elected

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

Members

19/06/2022

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U.S. Southern Command Funds Renovations at Belize Defense Force Housing Quarters

Belmopan – The U.S. Embassy and the Government of Belize today inaugurated two newly renovated buildings to serve as lodging for Belizean military troops at the Belize Defence Force Price Barracks compound. U.S. Southern Command funded the US$247,000 renovations as part of Exercise Mabilha Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise to expand the Caribbean region’s capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond19/06/2022 to crises and increase regional interoperability.

The donated barracks will provide quality accommodations for BDF soldiers attached to the Light Election Date

Chairperson Salam, Jose Members Cababom, Santiago Cahabon, Abelino Cus, Lorencio Salam, Marcos Sam, Miguel Tush, Noe

Village

Candidates Name

Engineering Company and can house 66 personnel. “The United States is steadfastly committed to help Belize sharpen disaster readiness and security,” said the head of the U.S. Embassy Security Cooperation Office Major Jason Booth. “We are proud of the partnership we have built with the Belize Defence Force as we work together to address threats posed by transnational organized crime and Chairperson Uncontested Elected conduct disaster relief operations.

We are honored to donate these Member Uncontested Elected buildings in support of ongoing BDF Member Uncontested Elected security operations.”

Member Uncontested Elected Belize Defence Force CommandMember Uncontested Elected er General Azariel Loria said, “The Member Uncontested Elected BDF is grateful for the generous conMember Uncontested Elected Position

No. of Votes

Remarks

Members

Date

Cho, Alfonso

Date

Choc, Pedro

Village

Yo Creek Election

Member Uncontested Elected ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Member Uncontested Elected

Caal, Santiago

19/06/2022 Election

Oh, Vicente

Candidates Name

Pop, Arnoldo Xi, Jose Sosa, Abel Ian

Chairpersons

Moh, Priscilla Ann Candidates Name Members Chairperson Vicente Chan, Jose Carlos

Village

San

19/06/2022

Date

Election Date

Jordan

Member Chairperson Member

Members

19/06/2022

Date

Elected

372

267 Uncontested 277 Uncontested

Landaverry, Glenfor Efren Candidates Name Pech, Adalila Bernadine

Member Position Member

No. 284of Votes

Santin, Amilcar Eutimio Chairperson

Member

270 Received 274

Remarks

Member Chairperson Member Chairperson

Elected Elected

Cus, Florencio

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Teul, Rudelph

Member

Uncontested No. of Votes

Elected

Choc, Santiago

Member

Uncontested Elected 149 Elected Uncontested Elected 83 Uncontested

Chairperson

14

7.80% 6.67% 6.92% # of Total Votes Spoilt Rejected 7.10% % of Votes % of Voter Registered 6.75% Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors 6.85%

# of No. of Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected % of Votes % of Voter Position Chairperson UncontestedRemarks Elected Registered Polled Turnout Votes Received Polled Votes Electors

Uncontested

Aguacate

9.72% 10.04%

Elected

Member

Candidates Name

9.72%

Elected

Choc, Mariano Florentino

Village

9.30%

389 Elected Uncontested Elected 389 Uncontested Elected Elected

Member Member Member Member

Members Chairpersons Caal, Derman Soza, Maria Del Carmen Choc,Angel Abel Alfonso Cantun,

9.42%

Elected

Cal,Pop, JulioOscar Reynaldo Francisco Carrillo, Pedro Alejandro Salamon, Ical

Candidates Name Choc, Orlando

9.72%

377 Elected Uncontested Elected

402 Elected Uncontested Elected 312 Uncontested Elected

Choc, Elam

Election

Member Member Member Member

389

Member Member Member Member

Village

Santa Martha

Member

Jovel, Janine Jannely

Torres, Jonathan Coc,Alex Rigoberto Cal,Ical, EricAlberto Ryan

Village

of Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected # of Member No.Uncontested Elected % of Votes % of Voter Position Remarks Registered Member Received Uncontested Elected Polled Turnout Votes Polled Votes Electors Member Uncontested Elected 949 675 71.13% 1 Member Uncontested Elected 17 Chairperson 388 Elected 57.48% # of No. of Votes Total Votes Spoilt Rejected %42.52% of Votes % of Voter Chairperson 287 Position Remarks Registered Polled Turnout Votes Received Polled Votes Electors 4002 2

Cocom, Alejandra CaalAurora Sacul, Guillermo Novelo, Menalio Chen, Juan Antonio Teck, Eduard Coc Chuc, Divanie Manuel

19/06/2022

Election

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

ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT Chairperson VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON 19TH JUNE 2022 Bo, Jeremias Uncontested Elected OFFICIALChairperson RESULTS Received

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tribution from the government and the people of the United States.

Comfort and welfare of the troops have become my top priority, good ideas and productivity start from where you lay.”

For years, the United States Department of Defense and the Belize Defence Force have worked together to confront transnational security threats, strengthen disaster response readiness, enhance Coast Guard operations to confront narcotrafficking and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and to enhance regional humanitarian cooperation, including health security.

Position

Received

Remarks

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Cal, Jeffrey

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Cal, Santiago

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Choco, Carlos

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Cus, Silvestro

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Kuk, Marcos

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Tush, Elvis Michael

Member

Uncontested No. of Votes Received

Elected

319

232

72.73% 64.22%

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35.78%

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

Members

19/06/2022

Election Date

Village

Candidates Name

Santa Teresa

Chairperson Ical, Jacinto Junior

Position

Remarks

Chairperson

Uncontested

Elected

Ac, Francisco

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Ack, Roberto

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Ack, Tomas

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Ack, Venancio

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Max, Jacinto

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Sam, Martin

Member

Uncontested

Elected

Members

19/06/2022

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

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