Belize Times June 27, 2021- Con Artist Now leader of the Opposition

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Now Leader Of The Opposition

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Shyne or Jamal or Moses or Michael or Levi is putting fraudsters Andris Pukke and Lev Dermen into shame. Conman Shyne isn’t after a few parcels in Sanctuary Bay nor after a diplomatic passport. Shyne is out for Belize—he is out to transform Belize into one where deportees, women beaters and repeat offenders like himself can become the leader of the Opposition in Belize.

Of course, Shyne is ultimately out to finally becoming his father’s son; this is a familial position that has eluded him since birth.

This week, on a piece of fake news type paper passing as official correspondence to Her Excellency Froyla Tzalam, con artist Shyne engineered a photo shopped look to a palace coup to remove another women beater and repeat offender from the most coveted LOO position.

Shyne did the media rounds gloating at how he is paving the grounds for the two rejects of the Belizean people—Micheal Peyrefitte, the UDP’s reinforced-chair man and Caribbean Shores reject Darrel Bradley. Of

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course, the smirk on Shyne’s face on one of the interviews showed con artistry. He is desirous of the LOO position and maybe leader of the UDP albeit to compensate for his daddy issue.

Twenty two years after being involved in the shooting of Natania Rueben in the face and two other persons at a Times Square nightclub in New York City just as Y2K came in and spending the first 10 years of the 21st Century in prison, deportee and seemingly UDP’s best, Moses ‘Shyne’ Barrow is attempting to cover up his own past.

This past quickly came to the fore in mid-2019 as he was seen in a video that went viral, stating that a given person, had the best minutes of her life, when she was with Shyne. This he shouted to the female’s father.

Then, at the onset of October 2020, Shyne was accused by his wife of kicking her in the back after they discussed her desire to go visit her mom in Cayo. The mother herself found it necessary to go to the police to file a report accompanied by

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a medico legal form that classified her injury as ‘Harm’. Furthermore, there was a request for a Protection Order against Moses Barrow which was differed to the Family Court.

Just as the Category 5 onslaught on social media, the streets, talk shows, and casual conversation was about to bury Shyne’s political aspirations, there was a battered woman’s usual withdrawal. In a very short, typed ‘letter’ signed by what looks like C. Barrow, the weekend ordeal was categorized as marriage issues and that the police report was being retracted and that they would like the concerned Belizean public to respect their privacy.

Just as with Faber’s baby’s mother, all due respect to the victim, her privacy will be respected beyond the Police report. As to the perpetrators, we can also respect your privacy beyond the Police report. We CAN respect your privacy assuming that you are requesting acceptance to your resignation from the Mesopotamia Division/ Collet Division as Standard Bearers.

No Belizean is happy with either of you representing Belize. It is a disrespect to our entire society. Does Belize need reps who are involved in altercations (now domestic) be our children’s role model?

Belize Gets New Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing System June 23, 2021 - Today, the Government of Belize headed by Prime Minister John Briceño, Minister Kevin Bernard, Minister Rodwell Ferguson, and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) headed by His Excellency David Kuan-Chou Chien, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted an achievement and handing over ceremony for the Belize Motor Vehicle Licensing and Registration System (BMVRLS). In 2017, both countries designed the project for an integrated and national transport system for the Department of Transport.

The BMVRLS project aims to improve the management of the entire transport sector with the use of information and technology. The digital transformation of the Department of Transport includes automating functions and integrating with key entities such as the Police Department, Customs and Excise Department, and Magistrates Court, into the system. This integration will strengthen the government’s ability to investigate vehicle theft, vehicle violation, tax evasion and traffic accidents.

Representatives of the E-Governance and Digitalization Unit, under the Ministry of Youth, Sports and E-Governance, attended the ceremony, which underscores both countries’ shared vision of promoting digital economy.

Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Kevin Bernard, Minister of E-Governance, stated, “The Ministry of Youth, Sports & E-Governance, through the E- Governance and Digitalization Unit is committed to support the Belize Motor and Vehicle Licensing and Registration System project and the Department of Transport. This project highlights the opportunities that can be achieved through the digital realm.” The minister also highlighted the improvement of collaboration in data sharing and revenue collection while increasing efficiency of services to citizens. He expressed his ministry’s commitment to continuing its support of government entities in their journey towards digital transformation.

Also in attendance at the ceremony were His Worship Ladrick Sheppard, Mayor of Orange Walk Town; Mr. Jose Urbina, CEO in the Ministry of Youth, Sports, & E-Governance; and Ms. Dian Vasquez, Chief Transport Officer.

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For context: Without an iota in his résumé except being the PM’s son, Shyne has been a part of the National Institute of Culture and History(NICH) as Belize’s Music Ambassador to nowhere for some ten years. The deportee ambassador claimed in a past post that he made mistakes when he was young. Seems to Belize that the same type of mistake is now reoccurring(ask Fat Joe)—just outside of nightclubs as well.

Should Shyne’s criminal record have kept him from even being a candidate to a Parliamentarian seat in our jewel?

The very last supporters of the zombie UDP are self-deporting themselves into political limbo. The people of Belize are in opposition to a Shyne LOO streak and all the recklessness he would represent.

They were all holding on by a rotten thread.

What was once the United Democratic Party is no-more. Any semblance of unity within the remnants of the twice whipped corrupt party has disintegrated. The two candidates elected by proxy votes of the ghost workers are now the skeleton majority of three out of the UDP five. This majority of the Opposition in Parliament has nothing the people of Belize need in a healthy Opposition. That crosspollination of Belizean Shyne deported from the US has become the last conniving choice for the party of real infamy—the one formerly known as the UDP. A real political funeral is due as these dodos have masterfully run off the cliff following what is most incompetent and horribly corrupt. Shyne is insignificant yet looks large as he is but the symptom of a UDP that went wrong at every instance. Everything the UDP has touched reeks of corruption even their attempt to revive the dead party has been corrupted.

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EDITORIAL You Ain’t No Mandela!

Just when you thought that things could not possibly get any worse, Shyne pulls the ultimate Coup d’état on the UDP. It seems that the self-appointed Chief Wap has also appointed himself as Leader of the Opposition and has spat in the face of the UDP traditions of political hierarchy, experience, and preparation. So, it has come to be that a rookie, that one hit wonder, has now forced himself not only upon the UDP but foisted himself forcibly upon Belize. It appears abundantly clear now that Mr. Barrow, an entertainer by profession, has in fact stolen the show and claims the spotlight for his very own. The absurd storyline that puts him as the valiant and courageous leader come to save the UDP and the institution of the Opposition is ludicrous.

It really speaks volumes of an institution when they allow a convicted felon to highjack their party instead of rallying behind their most credible candidate, Honourable Tracy Taegar Panton. Clearly, the value, worth and standing afforded women in the UDP is significantly less than what they give an ex-con. It is understandable then that Hon. Tracy has decided to distance herself from the whole sordid affair.

If we are to believe Julz, who can tell a person’s financial circumstance based on the brand of the fan they can afford to buy, Shyne has fallen on hard times. So, we can certainly appreciate the hurry he is in to become LOO and get that extra cash so he can finally buy the coveted Lasko fan.

It does not sit well with Belizeans that the Honourable Patrick Faber be replaced with Shyne when both have been accused of perpetuating gender-based violence. The justification given by Shyne is that the complaint his wife made was withdrawn and she subsequently endorsed his candidacy. It would probably come as a surprise to Shyne that according to the World Health Organization about one third of women and girls worldwide will become victims of gender-based violence in their lifetime.

It would also come as a surprise to know that in 2018 seven out of ten reports of gender-based violence were recorded only for future use and did not proceed to charges and legal proceedings. The reasons for withdrawing statements or charges are mostly fear of reprisals, intimidation, fear for life or that the perpetrator will withhold finances and is the sole provider of the family. The withdrawal of the charges by his wife is damning and her subsequent endorsement instead seems coerced.

Mr Shyne likes to say that he has paid his debt to society. However, he has done nothing to atone for hitting his wife, or to learn from his mistake. He has sought no help nor counselling. In fact, he has not practised what he so loves to preach. His victim on the other hand was forced to recant and was further humiliated publicly for daring to report the incident. He is a showman and seeks only the limelight. He wants to parlay his criminal past into a life lesson for others, speaking about rehabilitation and being an example in turning one’s life around. Sir, sit down! You do not stand a leader with selfless purpose or righteous principle. You ain’t no Mandela!

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EDITORIAL

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en Español

¡Tú No Eres Mandela!

Justo cuando se pensaba que las cosas no podían ir peor, Shyne da el último golpe de estado al UDP. Parece que el autoproclamado látigo del UDP se ha autodesignado como Líder de la Oposición (LOO, el acrónimo inglés) y ha escupido en la cara de las tradiciones del UDP de jerarquía política, experiencia y preparación. Así pues, un novato, una maravilla de un solo golpe, se ha impuesto no sólo al UDP, sino también a Belice. Parece muy claro que el Sr. Barrow, un artista de profesión, ha robado el espectáculo y reclama el centro de atención para sí mismo. La absurda historia que lo presenta como el valiente líder que viene a salvar al UDP y a la institución de la oposición es absolutamente ridícula.

Dice mucho de una institución cuando permite que un delincuente convicto se apropie de su partido en lugar de apoyar a su candidata más creíble, la Honorable Tracy Taegar Panton. Está claro que el valor, la valía y la posición de las mujeres en el UDP es significativamente menor que lo que le dan a un exconvicto. Es comprensible entonces que la Honorable Tracy haya decidido distanciarse de todo este sórdido asunto. Si hemos de creer al Jules, que puede distinguir la situación económica de una persona en función de la marca del ventilador que puede comprar, Shyne ha pasado por momentos difíciles. Así que sin duda podemos apreciar la prisa que tiene parar convertirse en LOO y conseguir ese dinero extra para poder comprar por fin el codiciado abanico de marca Lasko.

No les sienta bien a los beliceños que el Honorable Patrick Faber sea reemplazado por Shyne cuando ambos han sido acusados de perpetuar la violencia de género. La justificación dada por Shyne es que la queja que hizo su esposa fue retirada y posteriormente apoyó su candidatura. Probablemente sería una sorpresa para Shyne que, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, alrededor de un tercio de las mujeres y niñas de todo el mundo se convertirán en víctimas de la violencia de género a lo largo de su vida. También sería sorprendente saber que en 2018 siete de cada diez denuncias de violencia de género se registraron sólo para uso futuro y no se presentaron cargos ni procedimientos judiciales. Las razones para retirar declaraciones o cargos son principalmente el temor a las represalias, la intimidación, el miedo a la vida o que el perpetrador retenga las finanzas siendo el único proveedor de la familia. La retirada de los cargos por su esposa es condenatoria y su posterior aprobación en su lugar parece coaccionado.

Al Sr. Shyne le gusta decir que ha pagado su deuda con la sociedad. Sin embargo, no ha hecho nada para expiar los golpes a su mujer ni para aprender de su error. No ha buscado ayuda ni asesoramiento. De hecho, no ha practicado lo que tanto le gusta predicar. Su víctima, en cambio, se vio obligada a retractarse y fue aún más humillada públicamente por atreverse a denunciar el incidente. Es un showman, y sólo busca el protagonismo. Quiere convertir su pasado delictivo en una lección de vida para los demás, hablando de rehabilitación y de ser un ejemplo para dar un giro a la vida. ¡Señor, siéntese! Usted no es un líder con propósitos desinteresados ni principios justos. ¡Usted no es ningún Mandela!

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Owes 4 Years Licensing Fees Haad Pay Wave radio owes close to 20 thousand in broadcasting fees for the years 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021. All or part of these fees are owed to The Belize Broadcasting Authority which has found it necessary to publicly announce that the UDP radio mouthpiece owes. These rabid UDP’s in charge of fouling up Belize’s airwaves shouldn’t even be on the air.

What happens when you do not pay to renew your Driver’s License?

As far as the normal Belizeans know, any license that is not paid automatically revokes the practise that said license is paid for. So if it’s trade, driving, fishing, hunting, gun-owning, etc., you need to shelve the practise until your license is renewed.

This is definitely another example of abuse of power of the UDP when they were in government. Every other station had to pay except the station that belonged to the Champion of Corruption themselves.

Moving forward, we would suggest to Wave for them to go to the Leader of the UDP or the Leader of the Opposition to pay up.

Thing is the UDP has not had a real leader in decades. Everyone that puts their name into the UDP ‘leader hat’ is only thinking about themselves vis-à-vis Barrow, Saldivar, Faber, Barrow…Bradley/ Peyrefitte. What a sorry set!

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Notice is hereby given that Olga Leticia Ayala is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Little Reyes” located in Rhaburn Ridge, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Uriel Orsini Leal is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Andy & Genesis Grocery Shop” located at # 28 Water Lane, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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THE BELIZE TIMES PUBLIC AUCTION SALE:

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BELIZE A.D. 2018 (DIVORCE)

Camalote Village, Cayo District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Corporation Limited, ACTION NO.: 379 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTIES Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE Camalote Village, Cayo District ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs.

The Belize Bank Licensed Auctioneers via BY belizepropertyauctions.com the below described property.Limited, Sales currently running Kevin A. Castillo PUBLIC AUCTION SALE:Corporation PROPERTIES Camalote Village, District andand Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE viaCayo belizepropertyauctions.com the below described property. Sales will expire Tuesday 28th June 2021 at the time shown on the website. th Corporation Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo BETWEEN

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank currently running and will expire Tuesday 28 June 2021 at the time shown on the website.

Parcel Nos. 2710 & 2711 Society Hall, Cayo District:

and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described property. Sales

currentlyNos. running 2710 and will & expire Tuesday 28th June 2021 at theCayo time shown on the website.

Parcel 2711 Society Hall, District: Parcel Nos. 2710 & 2711 Society Hall, Cayo District:

(FERNANDA ELIZABETH COSME NEE GOMEZ ( ( AND ( (NELSON NORBERTO COSME

PETITIONER

RESPONDENT

TO: NELSON NORBERTO COSME

TAKE NOTICE that the Petition for dissolution of marriage dated the 2nd day of February, 2016, endorsed with a notice to you to appear and answer the charges therein has been filed in the Supreme Court of Belize, by FERNANDA ELIZABETH COSME NEE GOMEZ of No. 162 Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize and that you are required within fourteen (14) days after the second publication hereof to enter an appearance at the office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court in Belize City, Belize should you think REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS fit so to do and thereafter to make answer to the charges in the said Petition Society Hall 24 2710 & 2711 and FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that in default of your so doing the Court (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [5,324 sq. ft.] containing 7 bedrooms + 5 1/2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS porch + timber deck and board walk to gazebo + 3 carBLOCK garage [968 sq.PARCELS ft.] and lots [3,292.185 S. M.] situate on a road on the REGISTRATION SECTION Society Hall 24 2710 & 2711 will proceed to hear the said charges proved and pronounce judgement your south side of the George Price Highway near Mile 49 1/'2, Camalote Village, Cayo District, the freehold properties of Mr. David (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [5,324 sq. ft.] containing 7 bedrooms + 5 1/2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + Ferrier & Edith Ferrier) absence notwithstanding.

Society Hall 24 2710 & 2711 porch + timber deck and board walk to gazebo + 3 car garage [968 sq. ft.] and lots [3,292.185 S. M.] situate on a road on the STRICTLY CASH south side of the George Price Highway TERMS: near Mile 49 1/'2, Camalote Village, Cayo District, the freehold properties of Mr. David KEVIN A. CASTILLO Ferrier & Edith Ferrier) This Petition TELEPHONE 223-4488

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [5,324 sq. ft.] containing 7 bedWebsite: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com TERMS: STRICTLY CASH + timber deck and rooms + 5 1/2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + porch Face Book: Belize Auctions KEVIN A. CASTILLO board walk to gazebo + 3 car garage [968 sq. ft.] and lots [3,292.185 S. M.] TELEPHONE 223-4488 belizepropertyauctions.com situate on a road on the south side Website: of the George Price Highway near Mile E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com 49 1/’2, Camalote Village, Cayo District, the freehold properties of Mr. David Face Book: Belize Auctions Ferrier & Edith Ferrier)

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

is filed and this Notice to appear is by MYLES & BANNER of # 2055 Teachers Street, Belize City, Belize, Attorneys-at-Law for the Petitioner, FERNANDA ELIZABETH COSME NEE GOMEZ. DATED this 14th day of June, 2021

Note: Any person entering an appearance must at the same time furnish an address for service within two miles of the Supreme Court.

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PORTION OF NEW RIVER CRITICALLY STRESSED

Belmopan, Belize. June 23, 2021. The Department of the Environment (DOE), with support from the Mar2R Project, is implementing a two-year monthly water quality monitoring program on the New River.

Twenty key sample points were monitored for May extending from the Lamanai Lagoon to the Corozal Bay. The information collected is critical for understanding the changes in water quality characteristics of the New River and for alerting managing authorities and the public about emerging issues that may arise and act upon them before they become a major issue.

The data collected identifies two critical parameters out of the 13 that are being monitored to evaluate the ecosystem health of the river. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the river is an important water quality indicator as it determines the amount of oxygen available for living aquatic organisms to survive. Chlorophyll a (Chl a) concentration is a measure of the amount of algae growing in a waterbody. It is an indicator of organic load, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, entering the system. The more

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Chl a concentration, the less the DO level. The area from toll bridge to Trial Farm Village in the Orange Walk District shows signs of a critically stressed system and shows the highest levels of Chl a and lowest levels of DO, indicative of an algal bloom and reaching an anoxic state, which does not support aquatic life.

See attached details.

The identified critically stressed area is being affected mainly by industrial, agricultural, and urban discharges. Industries, farmers, and the public can assist the relevant authorities by ensuring that they are complying within their property with adequate waste management practices and vegetation buffer along the river to reduce the organic load entering the river. The public is also encouraged to report any irregular effluent discharge to the DOE. Continuous actions being implemented to monitor and restore the ecological health of the New River will be regularly posted on DOE’s Facebook page.

New River Water Quality Snapshot #1 May 2021

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Sample points

Total parameters

Location: Lamanai Lagoon to Corozal Bay

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Critical parameters

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

Corozal Town

Libertad

Healthy river: 5.5 mg/l Stressed river: 1 - 3 mg/l Critically stressed river: 0 - 1 mg/l San Estevan

New River

Orange Walk Town

µ Legend Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) 0.20 - 0.68 0.68 - 1.29 Shipyard

1.29 - 4.42 4.42 - 6.48 6.48 - 8.03

New River Indian Church

Stressed area: Downstream of Trial Farm Village to Libertad Village (various shades of red dots) Critically stressed area: Toll Bridge to Trial Farm Village (Dark red dots) DO concentration is below 1 mg/l and close to 0 mg/l Note: Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in the water column is an important water quality indicator as it determines the amount of oxygen available for living aquatic organisms to survive.

Corozal Town

Chlorophyll A (Chl A)

Libertad

Low nutrient load: below 4.70 µg/l High nutrient load: above 4.70 µg/l

New River High nutrient load: Toll Bridge to Trial Farm Village (Dark red dots) (When algal growth reach the end of their life cycle, bacteria start to disintegrate the dead algae resulting in the use of oxygen. The more Chl A concentration, the less DO in the river.)

Note: Chlorophyll a (Chl a) concentration is a measure of the amount of algae growing in a waterbody; it is an indicator of organic load, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, into the system.

San Estevan

Orange Walk Town

µ Legend Chlorophyll a (μg/L) 1.85 - 2.50 2.50 - 4.50 Shipyard

4.50 - 7.75 7.75 - 10.20 10.20 - 45.50

New River Indian Church

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NCC Presents Checks to Municipalities

June 23rd, 2021 The Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, SciSan Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council ence and Technology and Chairman Working Together to Promote a Healthy, Safe and Prosperous Municipality of the National Celebrations Commission (NCC), today convened the second meeting of the NCC with 24th June, 24th June, 2021 2021 the Working Committee and the Mr. Earl Trapp mayors (representatives) of all muMr. Earl Trapp Mayor nicipalities at the House of Culture Mayor San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council in Belize City.

San Ignacio/Santa Cayo District Elena Town Council As the Government of Belize CayoBelize District C.A has committed its support to all Belize C.AMayor Earl Trapp: Dear municipalities for the observance Dear Mayor Earl Trapp: of their individual September CeleRe: WITHOUT PREJUDICE brations agendas, the minister this Re: WITHOUT PREJUDICE morning disbursed funding to each We the 5 PUP Councilors are in receipt of the Agenda for the Town municipality, received by mayors, CouncilWe Meeting, for Thursday June 24th, 2021 andTown yourCouncil LetterMeeting, WITH-dated for the 5 PUPdated Councilors are in receipt of the Agenda for the deputy mayors and/or selected OUT PREJUDICE. Thursday June 24th, 2021 and your Letter WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Weare are not not disputing thatthat the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the Council stated in sub- representatives.

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ebratory, responsible and resourceful when planning for the 40th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence and the 223rd Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye.

All members were enthusiastic about this year’s celebrations. Understanding the importance of adhering to the COVID-19 regulations, the committee pledged to encourage their stakeholders and people of their municipality to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

This will allow us to remain safe while we celebrate, provide a platform for our cultural and creative sector and rebuild our economy.

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At no time, of thetoPUP Councilors At no time we the PUP Councilors have even taught to entertain any act that would be illegal and have contemplated toCouncil take away authority, are that acting illegal not followed by the Town Act, onyour the contrary, your but letter you indicates we would be setting a because we the PUP Councilors have the authority to introduce resolutions. precedence for other UDP Mayors to follow. We the elected Council have a responsibility to monitor the At of nothis time we the Councilors have taught to entertain any finances Institution andPUP we will be advocating thateven responsibility. prudence dictates thatnot all Institutions the Town CouncilAct, set structures act thatFiscal would be illegal and followedincluding by the Town Council on the and polices to monitor your spending and allocating implemented, which you have failed to do. This contrary, letter indicatesmust thatbe we would be setting a precedence foris a serious offence and we note with concern that you have ignored our request to monitor the income and other UDP Mayors to follow. We the elected Council have a responsibility expenditures of the San Ignacio Town Council. This is highly irresponsible and we will do everything topossible monitor the sure finances thismoney Institution and will reported be advocating that Invitation for Bids to make that the of people is guarded andwe properly on. responsibility.

This means: The Government of Belize (GOB), acting through the Ministry of Home Affairs & Fiscal prudence dictates that all Institutions including the Town Council New Growth Industries, has allocated public funds toward the cost of the supply, 1. Restructuring the finances of this Institution is and a must set structures and of polices to monitor spending allocating must be impledelivery and maintenance of vehicles.

2. Each department must give account of This income expenditure mented, which you have failed to do. is and a serious offence and we note That anythat allocation that theignored Mayor has imposed on himself and privilege employees with3.concern you have our request to monitor the income andmust stop The Ministry now invites sealed bids for the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of expenditures of theare San Council.that This is highly irresponsible Our Resolution legalIgnacio and as toTown your statement we were all elected to serve, it is true but we the following items: and we will do everything possible to make sure that the people money cannot arbitrate our responsibility instructed to us by the people, simply because you claim is that we do not support you, is false. guarded andwhich properly reported on.

Furthermore, ITEM QUANTITY This means: as to your statement that you will object to the tabling of these resolutions, which you call we must remind that we are entitled toisa a course of action. It is common Restructuring of theyou finances of certainly this Institution must 1. illegal, 26 knowledge, for boards of any institution to vote on resolutions, projects or seek to redress on any matter Pickup Trucks 2. Each department give account of income expenditure affecting the Institution and thatmust the majority vote becomes law. Youand cannot implement and we will not Vans 2 any allocation that Mayor has imposed and privallow3. youThat to implement any course of the action that will affect the nameon of himself this Institution, its finances and ilege employees must stop its reputation.

Therefore, we reject letterand of without Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of the Bidding Documents in English, Our Resolution areyour legal as toprejudice. your statement that we were all free of cost, on the submission of a written application to the address below or by elected to serve, it is true but we cannot arbitrate our responsibility instructDeputy Mayor Matthew Preston visiting https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org. Further information may be obtained by ed to us by the people, simply because you claim that we do not support writing to the email address given below. you, which is false.

Councilor Aaron Mai Furthermore, as to your statement that you will object to the tabling Zahir Figueroawhich you call illegal, we must remind you that we are All bids must be delivered, in sealed envelopes, to the address below no later than ofCouncilor these resolutions, 0900 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, July 12, 2021. Electronic bidding will certainly entitled to a course of action.

It is common knowledge, for boards Councilor Shirlene Neal not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. of any institution to vote on resolutions, projects or seek to redress on any Councilor Omar Rodriguez matter affecting the Institution and that the majority vote becomes law. You Bids will be opened at 0915 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, July 12, 2021 at cannot implement and we will not allow you to implement any course of the Conference Room of the Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries at action #28 thatMaya willStreet affect the name of this Institution, its finances and its repu San Ignacio, Cayo  Belize, C.A.  Phone 804-2035  Email: mayor@sisetc.gov.bz the below address, in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend. tation.

Therefore, we reject your letter of without prejudice.

Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries Deputy Mayor Matthew Preston Papi’s Building Councilor Aaron Mai 1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan Councilor Zahir Figueroa Telephone number: 822-0842 Councilor Shirlene Neal Councilor Omar Rodriguez Email ceo.secretary@homeaffairs.gov.bz.

Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries, Government of Belize

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UNHCR Celebrates World Refugee Day BELMOPAN, Belize – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in partnership with Help for Progress and Grupo de Mujeres Unidas Refugiadas -GMUR (Group of United Refugee Women) celebrated World Refugee Day in the community of Valley of Peace with the revelation of a mural that was painted by refugees and Belizeans.

The mural was created to shine a light on the need for the social and economic inclusion of persons forced to seek refuge, and to celebrate the village of Valley of Peace, established in 1982 as the first refugee-hosting community in Belize.

Juan Arias, Chairman of Valley of Peace said, “World Refugee Day is very special for me and for Valley of Peace.

Many of us came to Belize seeking refuge and have found a safe haven to call home, rebuild our lives, and contribute to this beautiful country. Thank you to UNHCR, Help for Progress, and GMUR for celebrating this day with our community.”

The Valley of Peace community has been hosting people forced to flee from their homes since it was founded in 1982, and it is currently a safe haven to some 10% of the country’s total number of refugees and asylum-seekers who have been arriving since 2010. Currently Belize hosts some 2,400 registered asylum seekers and an estimated 3,400 more unregistered ones. Established for and built by refugees, Valley of Peace – a name chosen to highlight a community of persons having found peace after having been forced to flee from the civil war in El Salvador – became an official village and has contributed to life in Belize, especially in the field of agriculture, but also in professions as doctors, nurses, teachers, and public servants.

At the 2021 World Refugee Day ceremony, UNHCR’s Head of Office, Yolanda Zapata stated, “UNHCR is pleased that GMUR has painted this mural in Valley of Peace to commemorate the World Refugee Day. Firstly, because the community of Valley of Peace is a living example not only of the power of solidarity with people fleeing from violence but also of the power of their inclusion to support the development of countries that host them. And secondly, because the mural reflects very well the foundations that make GMUR and Valley of Peace so strong and that are embedded in the 2021 World Refugee Day slogan that refers to collective work, collective dreams and the need of care for each other.”

GMUR is founded by 6 Belizean and refugee women from different backgrounds and living in different communities in Belize. In spite of their differences, they share similar challenges and have come together to work in solidarity, and to empower each other and other refugee and Belizean women living across the country. This mural is the first of a series of community empowerment initiatives in Cayo district, coordinated by GMUR, celebrating refugee-hosting communities, and promoting peaceful coexistence between refugees and Belizeans.

World Refugee Day is celebrated each year on 20 June. This year’s theme is “Together we heal, learn, and shine”.

Belize also forms part of UNHCR’s regional Jam Festival, an effort to share art and culture from Latin America and the Caribbean with the world.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is the primary distributor and the only licensed public provider of electricity in Belize. Our mission is to deliver safe reliable and sustainable energy solutions to enhance the quality of life and the productivity of enterprise and to support national development.

We are looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible and committed person to join our Company in the role of Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Analysis in the Finance & Accounting Department at our headquarters in Belize City.

Duties: • Analyze business and financial data and create financial models for decision support to organizational leaders.

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking for regular leadership reviews, and evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.

• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.

• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Provide support to other departments regarding financial and accounting related matters.

• Assist with policy compliance by providing support to External Auditors for quarterly and annual audits and internal auditor for procedural audits.

• Provide budget planning support, analysis, and reporting.

• Formulate and implement policies and procedures where necessary.

• Engage, coach and mentor staff while fostering a work environment that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Company.

Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification is desired • Minimum of three years’ accounting experience with focus on financial reporting requirements • Two years’ relevant supervisory experience Required Skills and Abilities: • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data • Extensive knowledge of accounting concepts and principles • Possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, exercise sound judgment and decisiveness while maintaining high work quality • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Action and results oriented with excellent collaborative skills for pursuing shared goals • Strong supervisory, leadership and coaching skills • Ability to foster continuous learning through research and other forms of learning • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate • Working knowledge of the Windows Environment and Microsoft Office applications • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (managing spreadsheets with large sets of data, creating charts and using advanced formulas) Salary: In accordance with Company Salary Structure.

Kindly submit application letter along with resume, copy of degrees and certificates and three (3) recent professional letters of recommendation to: Manage Talent Acquisition & Development Manager, Email: Career.Opportunity@bel.com.bz In the email subject, please indicate the position: Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Analysis Only electronic applications are being accepted at this time.

For more information or queries, call us: 227-0954 Ext. 1415 or 1416 Deadline: Deadline Friday, July 2, 2021

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National Women’s Commission in San Pedro with Sub Committee The National Women’s Commission is holding the Inaugural Meeting with the San Pedro/Caye Caulker Gender and Gender-based Violence Sub Committee at the San Pedro Town Council.

Present for the inaugural meeting: Hon. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Hon. Elvia Vega Samos, Hon. Andre Perez, President of NWC Thea Garcia Ramirez, CEO Tanya Santos, San Pedro Deputy Mayor Danieli Aranda, Councillors Adaly Ayuso & Marina Kay, and Commissioner (representing San Pedro) Kristina Romero joined the meeting.

The San Pedro Town Council welcomed the National Women’s Commission as they held their Inaugural Meeting.

The committee will serve as an advisory body to the National Women’s Commission as it relates to the issues faced in both islands. The committee is also responsible for ensuring that the agenda of the National Women’s Commission is carried out in both communities.

Stakeholders included representatives from the Ministry of Education, Health, Police Department, Human Development, local government and civil society.

The SPTC would like to thank Hon. Dolores Balderamos, Hon. Elvia Vega, Hon. Andre Perez, President of the National Women’s Committee and CEO Tanya Santos, Deputy Dianeli Aranda, Councilor Adaly Ayuso, Councilor Marina Kay and NWC Commissioner Kristina Romero for attending and facilitating the Inaugural meeting on San Pedro Pedro.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT

The Central Bank invites qualified individuals to join its Internal Audit Department.

The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, will assist the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) in coordinating the daily operations and planning the strategic direction of the Internal Audit Department. The incumbent will assist in integrating audit services throughout the Bank, providing objective assurance to Executive Management and the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls at the Bank. The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, will respect the value and ownership of information; be prudent in the use and protection of information acquired in the course of duties; and will not use information received in any manner contrary to the law or detrimental to the legitimate and ethical objectives of the Bank.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Coordinate Internal Audit activities under the guidelines of the Central Bank’s Internal Audit Manual and procedures, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); Assist in developing and managing the overall audit strategy and annual risk-based audit work plan; Coordinate and integrate the sub-activities and work programs of the Internal Audit Department to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Bank’s operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

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Oversee the development of objectives for audit engagements by Internal Auditors;

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Provide consulting services to management on establishing appropriate systems and procedures and maintaining a strong and effective control environment;

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Monitor Internal Auditors’ “follow-up” on management’s response to audit recommendations and report on implementation of agreed corrective measures;

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Direct and counsel audit staff during the performance of the audit process and review work for sufficiency of scope and accuracy;

Appraise the adequacy of corrective actions to improve deficient conditions; Assist in investigating suspected fraudulent activity and report findings to the Bank’s Senior Management and Audit Committee; Identify and organize staff development training; and Ensure the effective execution of Internal Audit Department’s objectives through the planning and monitoring of activities.

The applicants should possess the following:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university, with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience. Professional certification in internal auditing and/or accounting would be an asset; OR

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A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field with at least six (6) years’ relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or Central Banking. Recognized professional qualification would be an asset.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

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Knowledge of the Central Bank of Belize Act, the Domestic Banks and Financial Institutions Act, internal control processes, auditing and accounting principles; investigative and reporting skills; ability to apply relevant methodologies and tools effectively to audit engagements; computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Flexibility, Adaptability, Results Oriented, Organizational Awareness, Communication Skills, Personal Credibility, Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Decision Making, Problem Solving.

Submit the following documents by Wednesday, 30 June 2021:

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CBB Employment Application Form (Available online) Curriculum Vitae Three (3) current references (one must be from a previous employer) Certified copies of university transcripts, degrees, and any other personal certificates Applications should be addressed to: Manager, Human Resources Department Central Bank of Belize P O Box 852 or Gabourel Lane Belize City, BELIZE

Ref: Assistant Manager, Internal Audit- Internal Audit Department Email: hr@centralbank.org.bz or online at www.centralbank.org.bz (All applications will be held in strict confidence.)

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PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK

“Making heroic sacrifices, displaying extraordinary humanness, providing service before self.”

Message by Minister Henry Charles Usher displaying extraordinary humanness, providing service before self.”

And certainly, public officers have faced unprecedented challenges this past year, have risen to the occasion and fought through tough circumstances, often at great personal sacrifice.

Since the start of the pandemic, public officers have supported the government’s efforts to minimize the impact of this public health crisis. They have been on the front line, adapting the way they work to the changing circumstances and making sure Belizeans received quality healthcare.

Public Officers have tackled

Hello! And Welcome to Public Service Week. This week is an opportunity to recognize all public officers across the country for their hard work, sacrifice and important contributions in their service to Belizeans.

Public service is not the most glamorous of jobs nor a profitable line of work. But it is one of the most important. Public Officers, you are the face of the government. You provide direct interaction with our citizens. Your daily work is the fuel for the government engine, and keeps democracy alive.

What better way to start the week than in praise, in worship. I want to thank Michelle, Christine and the team from the Ministry for organizing the service on Sunday. Those in attendance certainly were inspired by the heavenly music of Live To Worship and the inspiring words of Pastor Louis Wade who implored all of us to place value in work, value in organization and, above all, value in service to God and to each other.

Belize is a nation of workers. Our National Prayer speaks about “Endeavors that tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge.” Our National Flag is not adorned with Kings or Queens or abstract symbols, but rather the powerful image of two hardworking Belizean men, our nation builders. The Father of the Nation, Rt. Hon. George Price spoke often about the value of hard work and the giant task of nation building. Two of his most famous quotes are “Serve the People” and “Wake up and Work” In this, our 40th year of Independence, if we are to return Belize to the path of true national development, then, we must embrace and promote these ideals.

In December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 23 as Public Service Day. The UN encouraged member states to “organize special events on that day to highlight the contribution of public service in the development process.”

Belize adopted the resolution in 2005 and celebrated Public Service Day each year since, recognizing the work of public officers, celebrating the value and virtue of public service to the community and encouraging young people to pursue careers in the public sector. Each year there is a Public Service Outstanding Honours and Awards Ceremony, and at the forefront of this event for many years has been Mrs. Freya August from the Quality Assurance Unit of the Ministry. We are proud of the work Freya has done and continues to do to improve the quality of service being provided.

This year, we get to double up, because the ceremony was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 1010 public officers will be receiving certificates recognizing their years of service to Belize.

420 for 10 years of service 136 for 15 years 260 for 20 years 59 for 25 years 107 for 30 years and 28 for an impressive 35 years of service This year’s theme is “Making heroic sacrifices,

very complex problems, combated natural disasters, managed national elections under health protocols, worked diligently to reopen schools, distributed life-saving vaccines, all the while continuing with all the other work of government, maintaining our roads, protecting our environment, enforcing our laws, processing pension and social security benefits and safeguarding our natural resources. And now as Government ramps up the launch of Plan Belize initiatives, we have confidence that public officers will continue to set an example of service excellence,

so that all Belizeans will benefit from these social development programmes.

We must come out of this pandemic and economic crisis a stronger and more resilient country. But we can only do so through the hard work of our public officers and their dedication to the common good.

I am honoured to be a public servant. I believe in public service.

I believe it is a noble calling – putting others first. And, I look forward to continuing to work with you as we tackle today’s challenges, for the benefit of all Belizeans.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VACANCIES - MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing, is desirous of recruiting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill vacant positions as specified in the Table 1 below: POSITION

Executive Engineer (3)

Land Surveyor (1) Senior Mechanics (4)

Heavy Equipment Operators Loaders/ Excavators/Grade rs/ Bulldozers (5)

DUTIES

Assist with design of Roads, Bridges and Buildings.

Conduct geotechnical investigation.

Conduct assessment of Roads, Bridges and Buildings.

Conduct Topographical Surveys Conduct Cadastral Surveys Setting out of Roads, Buildings & Bridges Diagnose light and Heavy-Duty equipment.

Conduct repairs of Diesel and Gas Vehicles Assist with inspection & assessment of vehicles/Equipment.

Servicing of Vehicles /Equipment Operate Heavy Duty equipment such as Bulldozers, Excavators, Loaders & Graders

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS

BSc. in Civil / Structural / Hydraulic / Transportation Engineering.

Proficiency in usage of computers and office software packages, Competency in use of AutoCad and Civil-3D, Competency in use of project control software such as MS Project or equivalent, HND or equivalent in Land Surveying 3 yrs experience in conducting topographical survey and setting out of roads or other related structures.

ITVET Diploma in Automotive Repair Experience in diagnosis of Light & Heavy-Duty equipment.

At least 3 years of experience in diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles and Heavy Duty equipment

Must have appropriate license for equipment type.

Must have min of 3 years of experience operating the respective equipment.

Must be conversant with basic servicing of equipment

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

Three hardcopies or preferably a scanned copy of the Expression of Interest, including CV, copies of qualifications along with names of two (2) references and their contact information, must be submitted to the MIDH’S Offices via direct mail or email at the address indicated below by 10:00 am local Belize time on July 8, 2021.

Interested candidates may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. The full terms of reference and duties are available on MIDH’s website: http://www.midh.bz.

Candidates will be selected in accordance with the Government of Belize’s procurement procedures as set out in the GOB website.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING POWER LANE BELMOPAN TEL: 822-2136/39 EMAIL: ceo.secretary@mow.gov.bz

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Min. Francis Fonseca, Education, Culture, Science and Technology; Min. Jose Mai, Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise; MoS Ramon Cervantes

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Her Excellency Governor-General Froyla Tzalam; Min. Henry Charles Usher, Public Service, Constitutional & Political Reform

Min. Oscar Requena, Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour & Local Government Drilling for Water in Hopkins and Blue Creek

Prime Minister John Briceño; Min. Kevin Bernard, Youth, Sports & EGovernance; Min. Rodwell Ferguson, Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics MesoAmerica Hunger Free School Feeding Project in Toledo

Hon. Oscar Mira, Belmopan and Mayor Palacio

Receiving from the Republic of China, Taiwan the Belize Motor Vehicle Licensing and Registration System

At the Opening of the David Mckoy Business Center

Min. Landy Habet, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management

Hon. Ramon Cervantes, Orange Walk North

Drainage in Ladyville

In Carmelita, OW

Bermudian Landing

Orange Walk Town Council

Min. Jose Mai, Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise

Embryo Transplants and Invitro Fertilization in cattle

Visit at the sign revitalized by Chelsea Johnston

Min. Julius Espat, MIDH all over Belize

Pedestrian ramp in Hattieville

Forest Department Makes Donation to Itzama Society

AgroProcessing training for groups from Sarteneja and Santa Cruz

Hon. Kareem Musa, Caribbean Shores; Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Fort George; Mayor Bernard Wagner

Father’s Day was all spent on the farm

Involved with our young citizens

Basic infrastructure work continues

New Sign at San Antonio, Rio Hondo

Min. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs

At work in Toledo

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UN ASSEMBLY AGAIN VOTES TO END CUBAN EMBARGO

23rd June 2021 UN Affairs - A total of 184 countries on Wednesday voted in favour of a resolution to demand the end of the US economic blockade on Cuba, for the 29th year in a row, with the United States and Israel voting against.

In the meeting held in-person on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York, three countries - Colombia, Ukraine, and Brazil - abstained.

With overwhelming backing from the international community, the resolution has been approved ever since 1992 when the General Assembly began to vote annually on the issue, with the sole exception of 2020, due to the restrictions

Sleeping Giant Mystery Solved Belmopan. June 21, 2021.

12:35 p.m.

On June 19, 2021, a joint team comprised of geologists and the engineer from the Geology and Petroleum Department, forest rangers from the Forest Department, and guides/cut men from St. Margaret’s Village visited the area near the Sleeping Giant Mountain range that has been emitting plumes of smoke.

The team found no evidence of any geological activity at the site, and none of the gases normally found at geothermal vents or fumaroles were present. Radiation levels were normal.

The Forest Department found the cause or source of the plumes of smoke to be a deep smoldering detritus fire, possibly ignited from a lightning strike at the site, which occurred around June 8, 2021. The area is located on top of a ridge comprised of Paleozoic non-volcanic basement rocks, and is covered by a thick mat of detritus or decaying organic matter and dead trees which are fueling the continuous slow burning or smoldering. At the time of the visit, the area affected was approximately 100 meters long and 40 meters wide. The Forest Department is monitoring this slow burning fire to determine the best course of action.

The ministry thanks the villagers who took the team to the site for their invaluable assistance.

imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the Assembly’s vote carries political weight in terms of international diplomacy, only the US Congress can lift the economic, commercial, and financial embargo in place for five decades.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, present during

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the vote in the General Assembly Hall, said that the blockade was a “massive, flagrant and unacceptable violation of the human rights of the Cuban people”.

He added that the embargo is about “an economic war of extraterritorial scope against a small country already affected in the recent period by the economic crisis derived from the pandemic”. Mr. Rodriguez estimated 2020 losses to be $9.1 million.

The diplomat said that the sanctions have made it harder for his country to acquire the medical equipment needed to develop COVID-19 vaccines as well as equipment for food production.

“Like the virus, the blockade asphyxiates and kills, it must stop”, he urged.

Meanwhile, Political Coordinator for the US Mission, Rodney Hunter, said during the vote that sanctions are “one set of tools in Washington’s broader effort toward

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Cuba to advance democracy, promote respect for human rights, and help the Cuban people exercise fundamental freedoms”.

He underscored that despite the blockade, the US recognizes “the challenges of the Cuban people” and therefore, the US was “a significant supplier of humanitarian goods to the Cuban people and one of Cuba’s principal trading partners”.

“Every year we authorize billions of dollars’ worth of exports to Cuba, including food and other agricultural commodities, medicines, medical devices, telecommunications equipment, other goods, and other items to support the Cuban people. Advancing democracy and human rights remain at the core of our policy efforts”, he said N.B. - At the 7th Summit of Caricom-Cuba, Prime Minister John Briceño officially joined the call of the Caribbean leaders demanding an end of the financial and economic embargo on Cuba.

For Immediate Release June 16, 2021

Belize Announces Execution of Third Supplemental Indenture Belmopan. June 16, 2021: The Government of Belize announced today the execution of the third supplemental indenture (“Third Supplemental Indenture”) modifying the indenture, dated as of March 20, 2013, between Belize and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (as amended on March 21, 2017 and August 18, 2020, the “Indenture”). The execution of the Third Supplemental Indenture follows Belize’s consent solicitation that expired on June 11, 2021, pursuant to which Belize received the Requisite Consents (as defined in the consent solicitation statement, dated May 19, 2021, as amended by supplement No. 1, dated June 2, 2021, the “Consent Solicitation Statement”) from holders of Belize’ s U.S. Dollar Bonds due 2034 (the “Bonds”) to certain amendments to the terms of the Bonds and the Indenture, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement. All conditions precedent to the effectiveness of the amendment were met on June 16, 2021, at which time the amendment became binding on all holders.

Pursuant to the Third Supplemental Indentured, the grace period relating to the May 20, 2021 coupon payment will be extended to September 19, 2021.

Important Notice This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, and none of the Bonds has been or will be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. Unless they are registered under the Securities Act, the Bonds may be offered only in transactions that are exempt from registration under the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer of the Bonds for sale, or the solic itation of an offer to buy any securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which any offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawfu l. This press release does not constitute, and may not be used in connect ion with, an offer or solicitation in any pla ce where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law.

This press release and any other documents and/or materials relating hereto is not being made and the press release and such documents and/or materials have not been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Accordingly, this press release is not being made and related documents and/or materials have not been distributed, and must not be passed on, to persons in the UK other than (i) persons falling with in Article 43(2) of the Order, including existing members and creditors of Belize or (ii) any other persons to whom they may otherwise lawfully be made or distributed under the Order (all such persons desc ribed in ( i) and (ii) above together being referred to as “Relevant Persons”). In the UK, any investment or investment activity to which this press release or any related documents and/or materials relate is avaiJable only to Relevant Persons and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons. Any person in the UK who is not a Relev ant Person sho uld not act or rely on this press release or any relat ed documents and/or materials or any of its or their contents. * * *

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Questions regarding this press release should be directed to Joseph Waight at the email address: joseph.waight@mof. gov.bz.

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BELIZE ESTABLISHES NEW SHARK REGULATIONS AND COLLABORATION WITH SHARK FISHERS FOR MANAGEMENT June 24, 2021 Sharks are in trouble in many parts of the Caribbean, but new regulations approved by the Government of Belize this week aim to improve shark management in Belize. Shark fishing is now prohibited within a two nautical mile radius around Lighthouse Reef, Glover’s Reef, and Turneffe atolls, establishing a safe haven for sharks across an area of around 1,500 square miles. These measures stem from recommendations to the Government of Belize made by the National Shark Working Group, a team composed of government, shark fisherfolk, NGOs and researchers.

“The group looked at the scientific data available and concluded that these regulations were a good investment to better protect some of Belize’s threatened shark species” said Beverly Wade from the Ministry of Blue Economy. The new regulations are expected to be signed into law within the next month.

Sharks are threatened in many nations around the world. Global FinPrint, the world’s largest survey of sharks on coral reefs found that sharks were absent on reefs in several of the 58 nations they surveyed.

The results of the survey, recently published in the journal Nature, found hope even though shark depletion was widespread. Nations with strong shark fisheries management informed by science and large marine protected areas had more sharks than nations without these investments. “Thirty years ago, the Government Belize looked at data provided by the late Dr. Alan Rabinowitz and others and decided to protect the Cockscomb basin to preserve jaguars and other land animals and plants” said Ms. Wade, Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation. “ The new shark regulations now protect the “Cockscomb of Sea”, a place where sharks can thrive for generations to come”.

Another exciting outcome from the National Shark Working Group is a collaboration between shark fishers, the Fisheries Department and Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sharks and Rays Conservation Program. This initiative combines the fisher’s knowledge of how and where to catch sharks in Belize with Motes experience using a variety of electronic tracking devices in order to answer questions about shark movements. This information will be used by the Fisheries Department to make sound management decisions.

Support for this program comes from Greg Manocherian, a close friend of Dr. Rabinotwitz, who has a long history of supporting shark conservation efforts, from the Georgia Aquarium supplying tags, and from The Ellen Fund, Ellen DeGeneres’ conservation foundation as part of their new Endangered Campaign. The team has already fitted 5 sharks in Belize with satellite tracking devices, two tiger sharks and three silky sharks. Additional funding comes from the Mays

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Family Foundation, Earthwatch International and Betsy and Peter Snow.

“These sharks have already made some interesting movements that can inform management here in Belize” said Dr. Demian Chapman from Mote. “One of the silky sharks, for example, crossed into Mexican waters after being tagged at Lighthouse Reef, which highlights how some sharks require cooperative management between Belize and other nations”. This cooperative shark tagging program is a win for everybody, because sharks are tagged instead of being landed, the fishers are hired for research, and the scientists and managers obtain useful information. “We really enjoy tagging sharks with Dr. Chapman and the science crew” said Hector Martinez Jr, a shark fisher, “ We all learn a lot from one another and have come to respect each other’s viewpoints on shark management in the country”. Martinez recently tagged a large tiger shark for the program that has spent most of its time in deep water between the main reef and Glover’s Reef atoll. “ I am really excited that we have been able to develop a working group where all sectors are pulling together to improve shark management in Belize” Ms. Wade.

Shark DNA workshop

June 23, 2021 The Belize Fisheries Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Dr. Damian Chapman, Director of Shark and Rays Conservation Program at Mote Marine Laboratory are conducting a two-day workshop (June 22-23, 2021) on the use of a thermocycle DNA tool kit that will help to identify shark species harvested in Belize.

The workshop aims to build capacity within the Fisheries Department to conduct testing of shark tissue for proper identification of shark species. This will enhance the Department’s capacity to assess the shark population that is commercially fished and exported and address the challenges of illegal fishing and potential trade of protected shark species. In addition, it further strengthens the monitoring and compliance with the international requirements for the export of shark species listed in Appendix II under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The Department will also be recipient of a DNA tool kit, donated by Mote Laboratory which will better equip Fisheries Enforcement Officers to conduct in-house testing and contribute to the improved management of the shark fishery in Belize.

Belize Broadcasting Authority OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

1583 Life Avenue, Belize City, Tel.: 223-3953 - E-mail: belize.broadcastingauthority@outlook.com

The Belize Broadcasting Authority gives notice that the following The Belize Broadcasting gives noticeare that no the following radio operators and radio operators andAuthority cable operators longer broadcasting or cable operators are no longer broadcasting or transmitting, therefore, their licenses are transmitting, therefore, their licenses are being renounced. being renounced.

Name

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La Consentida Radio

La Consentida Radio

Umuzik FM Radio

Address

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1 George Price St, Finca Solana Corozal 1 George Price St, Finca Solana

Corozal Santa Rita Layout, Corozal Town

Northern Cable Network

Orange Walk Town

Charlton Cable System

Toledo

Umuzik FM RadioVision Ltd, BmpSantaBelmopan Rita Layout, Corozal Tropical Town Cable Services Toledo NorthernFrontier Cable Network Orange Walk Town

Tropical Vision Bmp given that Belmopan Notice is Ltd, hereby the following radio operators are in arrears and need to contact us by July 25th 2021. Failure to do so will Charlton Cable System Toledo result with your license being suspended and legal actions will commence forthwith.

Frontier Cable Services Toledo Name Wave Radio

Address Arrears Youth for the Future Drive 2017, 2019, 2020,2021 Belize City Radio Pedro are 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021to Notice isReef hereby given that thePescador followingDrive, radioSan operators in arrears and need contact us by July 25th 2021. Town Failure to do so will result with your license being

suspended and legal actions will commence forthwith.

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TENDER NOTICE

TENDER FOR THE GENERAL SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE OF THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING, THE OLD TREASURY BUILDING, THE COURT OF APPEAL, THE SUPREME COURT LAW LIBRARY BUILDING, AND THE CHIEF JUSTICE’S RESIDENCE. Tenders are invited for the general security and surveillance of the Supreme Court Building, the Old Treasury Building, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court Law Library Building and the Chief Justice’s Residence.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the following companies (“the Companies”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution as follows: Name of Company

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

WALL STREET HOLDINGS LTD.

11th June, 2021

Anna Senchenko of Moscow, Russia

TOLOMEO SERVICES LTD.

22nd June 2021

Michella Callender of La Toscana, Calle Palladium, Casa 24-E, Corregimiento de Juan Diaz, Panama-City, Panama

Any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

1. The Tender shall be for a period of two (2) years (September 1st 2021 to August 31st 2023) 2. The successful Tender will be expected to provide the following security and surveillance to the following locations: a. 24 hours security to the Supreme Court Building – 4 guards for 7 days per week b. 24 hours security to the Old Treasury Building – 4 guards for 7 days per week c. 24 hours security to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court Law Library Building – 2 guard for 6:00 a.m. to 6p.m. Monday to Friday. d. 24 hours security service to the Chief Justice’s Residence – 1 guard for 7 days per week e. Daily bank deposit for General Registry Dept. – Monday to Friday The cost incurred to visit the facilities to be guarded and the preparation of the bids is the sole responsibility of the Tenderer.

The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER FOR THE GENERAL SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE OF THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING, THE OLD TREASURY BUILDING, THE COURT OF APPEAL, THE SUPREME COURT LAW LIBRARY BUILDING, AND THE CHIEF JUSTICE’S RESIDENCE” no later than 16th July at: 4:30 p.m.

Envelopes to be delivered to: Registrar General General Registry Department Treasury Lane Belize City, Belize The General Registry Department The Attorney General’s Ministry

NOTICE

GOVERNNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 7/2021

NOTICE TO MARINERS

Belize City, Belize – June 22nd, 2021 – Please be advised reference Admiralty chart # 522 Belize City and Approaches: Dredging operations will be conducted at the mouth of the Haulover Creek in Belize City, commencing June 22nd, 2021 to September 30th, 2021.

Operations will be conducted within the marked channel and in the turning basin at the Fort Street Tourism Village.

Obstructions will be marked by yellow buoys and pillars during the day time along with flashing amber lights at night. Mariners should not attempt to navigate over the obstruction or near the dredge and its pipelines. Vessels should observe a minimum safe distance of 100 feet from working equipment.

Mariners must use extreme caution and navigate at a minimum safe operating speed while maneuvering in the area positioned: 17˚29̕01˝N, 088˚11̕18˝W 17˚29̕20˝N, 088˚10̕54˝W 17˚29̕31˝N, 088˚11̕5˝W For any concerns or additional information, please contact the Belize Port Authority at: Tel: 222-5666 Email: bzportauth@btl.net

By Order: Ports Commissioner “Maritime Service, Security & Efficiency”

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $83,200,000.00.

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, 7 July 2021 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 6 October 2021.

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, 2 July 2021.

The Auction on the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 7 July 2021.

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) 14 June 2021

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THINK ABOUT IT ANTHONY SYLVESTRE SCORES BIG AT CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Belize’s star constitutional lawyers, Anthony Sylvestre won a huge case at the Caribbean Court of Justice Wednesday morning.

The case involved serious constitutional issues including the right of Belizeans to a fair hearing within a reasonable time, whether a lengthy delay is a breach of such a right, if so, what is the remedy; and, does our Court of Appeal and even the CCJ itself have the legal authority to determine such matters where the issue is not directly in front of them.

A man from Dangriga was convicted in the Supreme Court and sentenced to ten years in jail. He appealed. His appeal remained unheard for nine years. When his appeal did get hearing, the Belize Court of Appeal agreed that the nine years delay was a breach of his right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time, but did not grant him any remedy for breaching his fundamental right which is guaranteed in our constitution.

The man who had been given bail about a year ago lost his appeal late last year and was ordered to report to prison to serve the rest of his ten-year sentence. He and his fiancé rushed to Anthony Sylvestre. Anthony saw several serious constitutional issues in the matter. He appealed to the Caribbean Court of Justice - Belize’s highest appeal Court(CCJ).

The CCJ agreed with Anthony that there are grave constitutional issues at stake.

Usually three CCJ judges sit in a hearing. For this matter all seven judges considered it important enough to require their judgement. They delivered a seventy-seven pages judgement on Wednesday 23rd June, 2021.

All the judges vindicated Anthony’s constitutional arguments and submissions.

The Associations of Defense Attorneys which has been tracking several of Anthony Sylvestre success at the CCJ is recommending that he be made a Senior Counsel. He has won the most constitutional cases and advanced the improvement of the criminal law for the benefit of Belizeans more than any other attorney during the last eight years We should add that this new judgement of the CCJ has implications for persons languishing in prison for years and can’t get their appeal heard by Court of Appeal and many others cannot get their trials heard in the Supreme Court.

Congratulations are in order and big respect to Anthony Sylvestre.

SHYNE -ING Shyne Barrow was the first horse out of the paddock of five elected UDP area representatives. He had the boldness and ambition to spur the side of his intent and his vaulting ambition.

He went public to condemn UDP leader Patrick Faber for displaying an unhealthy propensity to abuse women.

The three other UDPS were shamefully silent.

Shyne persisted and wrote media posts and letters and won the prize. After publicly jostling with Tracy Taegar Panton, the only elected UDP woman in Parliament, who showed no sterling stance against domestic abuse, Shyne got- guess who- his auntie Sista Bee- and Hugo Patt, to sign a letter to the Governor General requesting that Faber be replaced. The Governor General has no choice but to accept the majority (of 3 out of 5) request.

So Patrick Faber is no longer the leader of the UDP in the House of Representatives…Easy like Sunday morning.

Shyne and Sista B, or is it to be or not to be, would never sign such -letter without consulting a certain former Prime Minister, who never wanted Faber to lead the UDP. There is an equally serious move afoot. Just under three hundred UDP delegates have signed a petition requesting a formal voting process to remove Faber as leader of the UDP party.

Shyne publicly stated on channel 7 this Tuesday morning that Faber is not a uniter and the UDP needs to be united.

The UDP has become the DIS UNITED PARTY. The plot thickens.

Faber, who has a unique ability to talk a lot while saying nothing, has been deafeningly silent.

S.I. CAUSES PROBLEMS The new government is taking a beating in the public arena. This comes about because a Statutory Instrument, S.I., was signed by the Miniter responsible for fisheries matters on the 25th of May 2021.

The S.I. has to do with persons applying for a fishing license. It reintroduces a provision which once again allows persons who are Permanent Residents to apply for a fishing license. Previously permanent residents were not allowed to apply. A permanent resident is a foreigner who is living in Belize legally for twelve months or more.

Fishermen and fisherwomen became angry on learning of the S.I. They believe this new law will open the waters to abuse. Central American immigrants from Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala will find ways (including bribery) of getting fishing licenses in an already over-crowded occupation. Illegal fishing in Belizean waters has been destroying our fishing population.

The new government has been hurt by the manner in which this S.I. was dumped on the public. It looked sneaky, it looked suspicious. It lacked consultations. It was

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never publicised.

We suggest, all Statutory Instruments should be tabled at meetings of the National Assembly, with a brief explanation of what the S.I. is about. We have a right to know. An S.I. is a law, it affects our lives, one way or another, in a minor or a major way. It is colonial, and arrogant, to sign a piece of paper in an office, print it in the gazette which no one other than lawyers read, and the citizens must swallow it.

The new Chief Executive Officers need to get a handle on a new more progressive way in which our country is being governed. They must question everything, why it is done, what is the best way to do it. Has everyone who are affected, been consulted.

We voted for a change of government, and change in how we are governed.

SHARKS As a poco tempo fisherman, my real fulltime fisherman friends and relatives tell me of the trade in shark fins.

Apparently, down southern waters sharks are being relentlessly fished for their fins. The fins are cut off and the sharks thrown back in the sea. Barrels full of fins are on these illegal fishing boats.

We have to protect these magnificent creatures. We just have to.

We know Miss Chanona is doing a fantastic job at Oceana and her hands are full of challenges but please help our sharks.

UBUNTU There was a beautiful two-storey wooden house at the corner of South Street and Albert Street, across from Wesley Church.

At one time the Mcfadzen family lived there. Also, the Sabido family, then, Carla Smith and husband, Ian Bradley, and, later, Joel Mckenzie had his beauty parlor there.

The beautiful wooden house is gone. Like so many of these landmark structures.

A new owner is preparing the lot. A cement fence carries the bold letters UBUNTU. It is intriguing. UBUNTU! Got to be an African word or phrase. More intriguing, when we recall that at the further corner where Berkley Street meets Albert Street West, was the area called Eboe Town where large numbers of Nigerian slaves built their long barracks type houses. History, rich history in all its beauty and its ugliness.

WASTING RESOURCES There are five lawyers in the Police Department in Belmopan. This includes the Commissioner of Police and one of the Assistant Commissioners. An Assistant Superintendent and two Inspectors are also trained lawyers. The last three are not being paid their proper salaries as legally trained police / public officers. They are not on the proper salary scale on which all other lawyers in other departments are paid.

They will soon become frustrated and start to seek better opportunities elsewhere. We are further informed that they are underutilized.

We are not convinced the police department has need for five lawyers. Certainly, they are not putting these trained officers to use. The Assistant Superintendent can take over the head of the Magistrate Court Prosecutors, rather than the civilian who suddenly turned up in that post under the last government.

One of the Inspectors/Attorney should be at the DPP office as prosecutor as two of the prosecutors there are frustrated and looking for jobs elsewhere. The other Inspector not only have a law degree, he also has a Master’s Degree in legal drafting.

How can such a valuable, highly trained Belizean be sitting down in a police station not utilizing his knowledge and skills in the legal profession?

The Prime Minister will not be pleased, nor will Cabinet, when they hear about this waste of precious human resources.

THE MIND The mind is like an umbrella, it functions best when it is open.

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MINISTRY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT FOREST DRIVE TEL: 822-1524 BELMOPAN FAX: 822-1523

secretary@forest.gov.bz www.forestdepartment.gov.bz

Forest Department Makes Donation to Itzama Society Forest Department Makes Donation to Itzama Society “Overseeing the sustainable management of Belize’s Forest Resources”

June 18, 2021 - Today, the Belize Forest Department, under the Ministry of Sustainable

Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management, donated BZ$65,000 worth of equipment, transportation and uniforms to the Itzama Society.

The donation of office and field equipment included a desktop computer, surge protector back-up, smart phones, chainsaws, GPS and two ATVs among other items.

The Itzama Society manages the Elijio Panti National Park located in San Antonio Village, Cayo District. The park is one of the priority areas under the project, Selva Maya Natural Resource Protection, which seeks to maintain the ecosystem functions and cultural values of the Selva Maya that promote the welfare of its people and offer environmental services of global importance. The Selva Maya area covers approximately 42,300 km² between Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. It has the largest extension of tropical forests in Mesoamerica.

Other core components of this project include the development and execution of an effective management plan, the prevention of deforestation and maintenance of the ecosystem’s health, establishment of actions that promote forest landscape restoration and agroforestry systems and the strengthening of the coordination capacity between Belize, Guatemala and Mexico for conservation and sustainable management of the Selva Maya.

The Elijio Panti National Park donation is one in a series coordinated by the Belize Forest Department. The department also donated equipment, supplies and uniforms to the management of other key protected areas, namely the Sarstoon Temash National Park and the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area. The department also provided financial assistance to the Chiquibul National Park for the updating of their management plan.

June 18, 2021 - Today, the Belize Forest Department, under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management, donated BZ$65,000 worth of equipment, transportation and uniforms to the Itzama Society.

The donation of office and field equipment included a desktop computer, surge protector back-up, smart phones, chainsaws, GPS and two ATVs among other items.

The Itzama Society manages the Elijio Panti National Park located in San Antonio Village, Cayo District. The park is one of the priority areas under the project, Selva Maya Natural Resource Protection, which seeks to maintain the ecosystem functions and cultural values of the Selva Maya that promote the welfare of its people and offer environmental services of global importance. The Selva Maya area covers approximately 42,300 km² between Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. It

has the largest extension of tropical forests in Mesoamerica.

Other core components of this project include the development and execution of an effective management plan, the prevention of deforestation and maintenance of the ecosystem’s health, establishment of actions that promote forest landscape restoration and agroforestry systems and the strengthening of the coordination capacity between Belize, Guatemala and Mexico for conservation and sustainable management of the Selva Maya.

The Elijio Panti National Park donation is one in a series coordinated by the Belize Forest Department. The department also donated equipment, supplies and uniforms to the management of other key protected areas, namely the Sarstoon Temash National Park and the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area. The department also provided financial assistance to the Chiquibul National Park for the updating of their management plan.

Ministry of National Security

Belize Coast Guard participates and successfully completes joint airborne operations in TRADEWINDS Tradewinds 2021 (TW21) Regional Security System (RSS) Joint Exchange International Paratrooping Training Exercise concluded yesterday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Guyana following a tactical display of airborne manoeuvres from more than 100 paratroopers.

The airborne exercise saw paratroopers from Guyana (GDF) teamed with their counterparts from the U.S Army, Brazil, Belize (BCG) and France to perform Static Line jumps aboard two UHS Black Hawk helicopters, in

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated: Netstor Technology Co., Ltd. – 30th June, 2021 GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company EDGELEY INC. (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 09th day of June, 2021; and Wayne Almeida of Suite 23 Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company SEAVIEW TRADING, S.A. (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 16th day of June, 2021; and Mrs. Alia Cristina Sarita Saint-Amand of Calle Orion #8, Edif. Torre Orion Apto. 401, Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Limited Registered Agent chalks of six from 1500 feet.

Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability.

Of note, it is the first time that Belize participates in airborne operations for Tradewinds. Currently, there are 06 BCG personnel conducting training in TW 21 which culminates on June 26, 2021.

UTRINQUE PARATUS

Help for the Belize Defence Force

The Government of Belize and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) signed a loan agreement for US$30 million (BZ$60 million) in 2015 for the Belize Integral Security Program. The Ministry of Defence and Border Security is now making moves to use funds from that loan to improve the Belize Defence Force (BDF).

Operating with a limited budget, the BDF manages hundreds of soldiers and 200 buildings at Price Barracks. The loan will be used for the purchasing of equipment, including motor vehicles, and infrastructure improvements, including the kitchen and living areas that are in dire need of renovation.

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Southern Health Region Receives Ambulances Government of Belize Belize Social Investment Fund (BNTF9) SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIGITAL DUPLICATORS AND ACCESSORIES FOR BNTF9 SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE, BELIZE (BNTF9) INVITATION TO BID

June 19, 2021 On Friday, June 18, 2021, the Southern Health Region of the Ministry of Health & Wellness received two new 2020 Toyota Hiace ambulances procured through a grant of 82$398,500.

The grant was secured under the GrassRoots Human Security Projects programme of the Government of Japan.

The donation is in line with the ministry’s vision of improving quality health care and response capacity and will contribute to the improvement of emergency response transportation at the Southern Regional Hospital.

During the handing over ceremony, Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness, expressed his appreciation to the Government of Japan and the management team at Southern Regional Hospital.

H.E. Kazuhiro lryu, Ambassador of Japan to Belize, shared his commitment to continue to strengthen Belize and Japan’s bilateral relations during his tenure as ambassador.

The agreement for the Grass-Roots Human Security Projects grant was signed on March 11, 2011. The Southern Health Region first started communicating with the Embassy of Japan in 2018 when a project proposal was submitted.

The handing over marks the successful completion of the project.

Dr. Deysi Mendez, chief executive officer in the ministry, was present at the ceremony along with Dr. Franelda Gutierrez, Regional Health Manage for the Southern Health Region. Dr. Gutierrez was personally handed the keys to the two ambulances, which were transported to Dangriga Town.

Minister of Agriculture Attends Session on Bovine Embryonic Transplantation

Belmopan. June 21, 2021. 4:45 p.m.

Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, along with livestock officers from the ministry, attended a session on bovine embryonic transplantation using in vitro fertilization at the Princess Hotel, Corozal Free Zone.

The session was led by Mexican experts Dr. Juan Carlos Barros, Mr. Tobias Vasquez Casalez, Mr. Carlos Ortiz Manzo, and Mr. Eli Eric Rodriguez Arevalo. The presentations covered all aspects of embryo transfer protocol and techniques.

In an effort to improve the quality of livestock in Belize and increase the quality of live beef and meat exports, the Ministry of Agriculture is exploring the use of selected cattle for genetic livestock improvement at the Central Farm Station through artificial insemination and embryo transfer.

Accompanying Minster Mai were personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture, Belize Livestock Producers’ Association, Belize Agricultural Health Authority, and personnel from private livestock breeding facilities in Shipyard, Blue Creek and Spanish Lookout.

The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to USD5.4mn towards the cost of the Basic Needs Trust Fund Cycle 9 Project (BNTF 9) and intends to apply a part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Agreement. The GOB has appointed the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) as the Implementing Agency (IA) for the project, and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOB shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF), the IA, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified Bidders for the Supply and Delivery of Digital Duplicators and Accessories for BNTF9 Schools Nationwide, Belize (BNTF9).

The Firms whether bidding individually or in the form of a Joint Venture, shall: (a) be legally incorporated or otherwise organised in, and have their principal place of business in an Eligible Country; (b) be more than fifty (50) percent beneficially-owned by a citizen or citizens and/ or a bona fide resident or residents of an Eligible Country, or by a body corporate or bodies meeting these requirements, as far as the ownership can be reasonably determined; or (c) owned or controlled by the Government of an eligible country provided that it is legally and financially autonomous and operated under the commercial law of an eligible country and otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of the CDB Guidelines for Procurement (2006).

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. Eligible bidders will be required to submit full qualification information with their bids establishing their eligibility to bid and qualification to perform the contract if the bid is accepted. Tender and qualification information are to be submitted in the English Language on the prescribed forms inserted in the Bid Documents. Submissions that do not provide the information required or that do not demonstrate the prospective contractor’s ability to perform satisfactorily, will not qualify and will not be considered for further evaluation.

A secured “sample” electronic Bid document can be shared with interested Bidders at the address below, starting June 14, 2021, on week days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for viewing purpose only (has a time restriction for viewing). A complete set of Bidding documents (hard-copy or electronic version) can be purchased by interested bidder upon payment of a non-refundable fee of BZ$150.00. Requests may be made by personal application or in writing to the address below. Written applications must be clearly marked: “Tender for Supply and Delivery of Digital Duplicators and Accessories for BNTF9 Schools Nationwide, Belize (BNTF9)”. The method of payment will be by cash deposited to, or Bank transfer to BSIF’s Bank Account only. Banking details can be requested at the address below. Cash payment will not be accepted at the BSIF Office.

A Virtual Pre-bid meeting with interested eligible bidders will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The link is https://bit.ly/31ACuQU. Bidders can participate in the meeting to address any queries about the bidding document or the contract scope.

Firms that purchase packages are urged to attend.

Hard copies of Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, with the name and address of the bidder, and be clearly marked “Tender for Supply and Delivery of Digital Duplicators and Accessories for BNTF9 School Nationwide, Belize (BNTF9)” and must be delivered to the first address below no later than July 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

(Belize Time). Bids will be opened virtually at 10:15 a.m., July 12, 2021 at the Social Investment Fund, 3rd Floor, #1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan, Cayo District in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to participate. The link is https://bit. ly/31ACuQU. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. All bids must be accompanied with a “Bid-Securing Declaration”.

BSIF reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and to annul the process and reject all bids, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected prospective bidder(s) or any obligation to inform the affected prospective bidder(s) of the grounds for BSIF action. BSIF will not defray any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of bids.

1. Address for Inspection, Collection and Clarification of Bidding Documents, Bid Submission and Bid Opening Contact: Mrs. Therese Arzu Procurement Officer Social Investment Fund 3rd Floor, #1902 Constitution Drive Belmopan Cayo District Tel: 822-0239/822-0508 E-mail: therese.arzu@sifbelize.org

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF UNIFORM ITEMS TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Minister of Blue Economy Welcomes Ambassador of Guatemala Belmopan. June 18, 2021.

12:25 p.m.

Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, met with H.E. Erwin Rudy Archila Falla, Ambassador of Guatemala to Belize, and Minister-Counsellor Denis Ortiz in Belize City today.

Minister Perez and Ambassador Achila Falla discussed strengthening the economies of both countries through sustainable development and shared ideas for a mutually beneficial partnership.

Hon. Perez highlighted the Ministry of Blue Economy’s mission to increase Belize’s gross domestic product through science-based management of the country’s aquatic resources with the principal aim of improving the livelihoods of all Belizeans.

“Instead of looking miles

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1. Tenders are invited for the supply of uniform items listed below to the Belize Coast Guard for the period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022.

2. Quotation for the supply of uniform items is to be based on Duty Paid Prices. Brand names are to be specified where necessary. Prices that are submitted cannot be change.

3. Please note that 3% contract tax will be withheld.

4. Contract will be terminated if the contractor consistently fails to supply the requisite items as agreed.

5. Tenders should be in sealed envelope marked “Tender for the Supply of uniform Items to the Belize Coast Guard” and should be deposited in the tender box at the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan no later than the 28th June 2021 at 1130 am.

LIST OF UNIFORM ITEMS REQUIREMENT BELIZE COAST GUARD Belize Coast Guard, 4 ½ Miles George Price Highway, Belize City

across the seas to build relationships, it is best that we start closer to home,” stated Minister Perez.

H.E. Archila Falla expressed pleasure and joy to revisit Belize stating, “It feels like home.”

PRESS RELEASE

Ministry of Blue Economy’s Position on S.I. No. 57 of 2021 June 22, 2021 - The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation hereby provides clarity on the matter of Statutory Instrument No. 57 of 2021, which now allows for the participation of permanent residents in the fishing industry of Belize.

In 2019, the Government of Belize, under the previous administration, issued legislation (S.I. No. 81 of 2019) to exclude permanent residents from being eligible for commercial fishing licenses. That was done under the perception that these licensed permanent residents were responsible for the depletion and overfishing of fish stocks in Belize. To date, the Fisheries Department has not validated this as data from 2015 to 2019 shows that the maximum number of licensed permanent residents did not exceed 40 fishers. Given the evidence that the fisher population in Belize is over 3,400, this number did not provide justifiable basis for this exclusion.

The ministry differs from the position recently expressed in the media that national fishery resources are overfished. The Fisheries Department has not established the overfishing of any commercial fisheries.

It is not justifiable to identify permanent resident fishers as being the sole culprits in illegal fishing. Illegal fishing is a complex matter that requires a multi-prong approach to ensure its deterrence and elimination. As with all international and domestic fisheries activities, there are areas of concern, particularly illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The ministry is addressing these in coordination with fisheries enforcement officers as well as other partners including the Belize Coast Guard and marine protected areas personnel.

It is the firm position of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation that permanent residents who have met the legal requirements should be afforded the opportunity to participate in the industry. As persons who are legally granted residence in Belize, it is the country’s responsibility to provide them equal opportunities to care for their families, especially their children, many of whom are Belizeans.

The government’s role is not to marginalize but rather to put in place policies and programmes that will result in a robust, fair and profitable sector for all.

It is important to highlight that this S.I. No. 57 of 2021 is in alignment with the new Fisheries Resources Act No. 7 of 2020 as well as the mandate of the Ministry of the Blue Economy to allow for non-Belizeans to participate in the development of the sector. Central to the ministry’s mandate is the development and realization of the economic potential of Belize’s “blue” resources while putting in place requisite social safeguards that are based on inclusion, equal opportunity and “blue” justice for all.

The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation invites the guidance and input of all its partners in government, non-governmental organizations and the wider community.

SER

Description/ Specifications

Units

Quantity

Remarks/Standards

1

Tropical Blue Shirt

each

250

USCG Standard

2

Tropical Blue Trouser

each

200

USCG Standard

3

Garrison Cap

each

250

USCG Standard

4

Metal CG Emblem

each

100

Gold

5

Bates Lite Shoe - Black

pair

300

Bates Lites

6

Black Nylon Belt

each

200

Military Type

7

Silver Buckle

each

200

Silver

8

Gold Buckle

each

50

Gold

9

Name Plate

each

200

USCG Specs – Trops (hard plastic)

10

PT Shirt w/logo - yellow

each

200

Dry weave

11

PT Short w/logo - black

each

200

Dry weave

12

Sea Bags

each

100

US Navy Waterproof (Black)

13

ODU Midnight Digital Jacket

each

250

Tru Spec

14

ODU Midnight Digital Trouser

each

250

Tru Spec

15

ODU Midnight Digital Navy Caps

each

400

Embroidery

16

Heavy Duty Belts - black

each

100

Rigger

17

Hot weather Combat Boot black

pair

450

Belleville

18

Steel Toe Tropical Boot - black

pair

50

Belleville

20

Digital BELIZE GUARD Tape

450

Match Digital Uniform (cloth)

21

TRU Twisters

pair

450

Tru Spec

22

Digital NAME Tape

each

450

Match Digital Uniform (cloth

23

Unit Patches

each

200

Embroidery

24

Rank Patches

each

100

Match Digital Uniform (cloth)

25

Belize Flag Patch

each

100

Embroidery

26

Coast Guard Patch

each

100

Embroidery

27

Summer White Shirt

each

250

Short Sleeve/Button

28

Summer White Trouser

each

250

29

Combination Cover

each

200

Vanguard

30

Bates Lite Shoe - White

pair

50

Bates Lites

31

White Nylon Belt

each

50

Military Type

32

Officer Shoulder Boards

pair

50

Vanguard (BELIZE)

33

Officer Ranks

pair

50

Vanguard - Metal

34

Enlisted Ranks

pair

100

Vanguard - Metal

35

Coveralls Navy Blue

each

60

Dickies

36

Service Dress Jacket

each

15

USCG Standard

37

Service Dress Trouser

each

15

USCG Standard

38

Gold Buttons Set

pair

50

Belize Coast Guard Custom made

39

Combat Shirt

each

46

Crye precision G3 woodland

40

Combat Trousers

each

46

Crye precision G3 woodland

41

Tru Spec Shirt

each

23

Woodland true spec

42

Tru Spec pants

each

23

Woodand true spec

43

Hydration Pack with Bladder

each

10

44

DD Frontline Hammock Super Light

each

23

45

Boonie Cap

each

23

46

Condor 3 Day Assault Pack

each

23

47

Condor Plate Carrier

each

12

Crye precision jumpable

48

Rocky CT4 Boots

each

23

Rocky CT4

49

Black Hawk Omnivore M9 Holster

each

23

Black Hawk

50

Mag Pouch/holster

36

Matrix fast hard shell M4

51

SIM Bolt carrier

each

10

Keisier force 5.56 simulation

52

8-point head dress cover

each

23

woodland

COAST each

each

BDU woodland patrol cap

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21

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2021

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PHILIP GOLDSON HIGHWAY AND REMATE BYPASS UPGRADING PROJECT AND SIXTH ROAD (COASTAL HIGHWAY UPGRADING) PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PHILIP GOLDSON HIGHWAY AND REMATE BYPASS UPGRADING PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A GENDER-SENSITIVE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND OUTREACH ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (INCLUDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING/SMUGGLING), AND TRANSMISSION OF SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) (INCLUDING HIV/AIDS) ALONG PHILIP GOLDSON HIGHWAY AND REMATE BYPASS

The Government of Belize (GOBZ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF) towards the cost of the Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading Project and the Sixth Road (Coastal Highway Upgrading) Project (the Projects) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOBZ and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreements.

The Financing Agreements prohibit withdrawals from the Financing Accounts for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOBZ shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreements or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

The Government of Belize (GOBZ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF) towards the cost of the Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOBZ and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreements. The Financing Agreements prohibit withdrawals from the Financing Accounts for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOBZ shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreements or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) through its Project Execution Unit (PEU), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services for an Environmental Specialist (ES).

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) through its Project Execution Unit (PEU), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services to design and conduct outreach to, and sensitisation/training of, schools and communities in the Project area, about Gender-based Violence (GBV), human trafficking/smuggling and transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and HIV/AIDS.

The objective of the consultancy is to ensure that the environmental requirements are adhered to during the construction phases of the Projects. The ES will be responsible for reviewing, managing and/or monitoring the environmental measures in the Projects’ Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Management Plans including facilitation of the client’s responsibilities under same. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of 28 months.

The MIDH now invites interested, eligible individual consultants and firms who wish to propose individuals for consideration to submit Expressions of Interest indicating qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services.

Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: (a) the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and (b)

in all cases, the Consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The objective of the consultancy is to develop and implement a Community and School training and public education/awareness programme for schools and communities along the Philip Goldson Highway and the Remate Bypass. Specifically, the consultancy will: (a)

Produce communication materials through consultation with stakeholders within the community and school via multiple media channels relating to GBV generally, human trafficking/smuggling specifically, as well as STD/HIV/AIDS prevention, including an Educational Toolkit to be used in schools; and

(b)

Conduct public gender education sessions on prevention and response to GBV including trafficking in persons/smuggling and sexual and reproductive health issues with Project-affected communities.

The assignment is expected to be implemented over a period of 15 months.

The MIDH now invites interested eligible firms or joint ventures (JV) to submit Expressions of Interest indicating qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services.

A Firm/JV shall be eligible to participate if: (a)

in the case of a body corporate, it is legally incorporated or otherwise organised in an eligible country, has its principal place of business in an eligible country and is more than 50 per cent beneficially owned by citizen(s) and/or bona fide resident(s) of eligible country(ies) or by a body(ies) corporate meeting these requirements;

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB.

(b)

in the case of unincorporated firms, the beneficial owners are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and

Interested eligible consultants are advised to review the detailed eligibility criteria detailed in Section 4 and conflict of interest provisions in Section 5 is drawn to of the Procurement Procedures for Projects Financed by CDB (January 2021) as published on CDB’s website.

(c)

in all cases, the firm or JV has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country.

The ES is required to possess the following minimum qualifications and experience: •

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Sciences / Environmental Studies or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ demonstrated experience in environmental management and environmental sustainability and supervision of environmental aspects of infrastructure projects.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will only be given to qualifications and experience of the individual on similar assignments, and not on the corporate experience of the firm.

Expressions of interest must be submitted in English, electronically, by email, in pdf format, to both addresses below no later than 10:00am local time on Monday 19 July 2021. The email subject line should state “Expression of Interest - Consultancy Services for Environmental Specialist” and the email body must state the name and address of the applicant. The Expression of Interest will be deemed to have been received at the time that it is received by the receiving office named in the first address below. The burden of proving receipt of the e-mail will be on the applicant and will not be met solely by a read receipt or sent items report generated by the applicant’s computer.

Following the assessment of submissions, the individual with the most technically capable and appropriately experienced applicant will be invited to negotiate a contract to provide the consultancy services. The GOBZ reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not engaging the services of any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest.

Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 8:00am and 5:00pm local time Monday to Friday.

1.

Attention: Mr. Evondale Moody

2.

Procurement Officer

Project Execution Unit Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing Power Lane Belmopan Cayo District BELIZE C.A.

Procurement Policy Unit Caribbean Development Bank P. O. Box 408 Wildey St. Michael BARBADOS, W.I.

Tel: +501-828-5220 Fax: +501-822-0563 Email: peu@midh.gov.bz

Tel: +1-246-539-1600 Fax: +1-246-426-7269 Email: procurement@caribank.org

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. Interested eligible firms/JVs are advised to review the detailed eligibility criteria detailed in Section 4 and conflict of interest provisions in Section 5 of the Procurement Procedures for Projects Financed by CDB (January 2021) as published on CDB’s website.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments. The firm/JV: (a)

Must have experience in communication, social marketing and public education in the traditional and new media industry, including experience in communications for promoting gender equality and social inclusion of vulnerable groups. Experience in messaging around GBV, human trafficking/smuggling and STD/HIV AIDS prevention would be an asset.

(b)

Must have a combination of experience and /or formal training in communications, public relations, digital and social media strategy, graphic design and video production.

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage

Expressions of interest must be submitted in English, electronically, by email, in pdf format, to both addresses below no later than 10:00am, local time on Monday 19th July 2021. The email subject line should state “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A GENDER-SENSITIVE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME” and the email body must state the name and address of the applicant. The Expression of Interest will be deemed to have been received at the time that it is received by the receiving office named in the first address below. The burden of proving receipt of the e-mail will be on the applicant and will not be met solely by a read receipt or sent items report generated by the applicant’s computer.

The selection method for the award of the consultancy shall be Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).

Therefore, following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not less than three and not more than six applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to undertake the assignment.

The GOBZ reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not engaging the services of any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest.

Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 8:00am and 5:00pm local time Monday to Friday.

1.

Attention: Mr. Evondale Moody

2.

Procurement Officer

Project Execution Unit Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing Power Lane Belmopan Cayo District BELIZE C.A.

Procurement Policy Unit Caribbean Development Bank P. O. Box 408 Wildey St. Michael BARBADOS, W.I.

Tel: +501-828-5220 Fax: +501-822-0563 Email: peu@midh.gov.bz

Tel: +1-246-539-1600 Fax: +1-246-426-7269 Email: procurement@caribank.org

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2021

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Utilities Commission (PUC) In exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Section 7 of the Electricity Act, Chapter 221 of the Laws of Belize and all other powers thereunto enabling with the approval of the Minister, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC; the Commission) hereby notifies the general public that it intends to enact a By-Law in relation to electricity procurement and power purchase.

Summary of the intended By-Law: a) The By-Laws shall govern the procurement processes for wholesale, distributed energy resources and short term power purchases by addressing the roles of the Commission and utilities. b) The By-Laws seek to: i. secure public welfare, national security and service at the best value for money; ii. further clarify the exercise by the Commission of its duties under the Public Utilities Commission Act and Electricity Act in relation to the regulation of the electricity industry in Belize; iii. provide for increased conservation of electric energy, increased efficiency in the use of facilities and resources by electric utilities, and equitable retail rates for electric consumers, improved wholesale distribution of electric energy, reliability of electric service and the encouragement and prioritization of locally available resources; and iv. Detail the RFP and PPA processes - regulatory tools to achieve the Commission’s public interest mandate of setting tariffs for the provision of electricity service to the public. These tools ensure that the services rendered by a public utility provider are satisfactory and that the charges imposed in respect of those services are reasonable and that the tariff is correctly formulated to afford a reasonable rate of return to utilities.

Comments from the Public: Members of the public are invited to give their comments by e-mail (info@puc.bz) or post by 17 July 2021 Viewing of the draft By-Law: The draft by-Law may be viewed in its entirety at the offices of the Commission at 41 Gabourel Lane, Belize City, or on the PUC Website at www.puc.bz.

Issued by the Public Utilities Commission on 18 June, 2021

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BELIZE TAX SERVICE DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT CHARLES BARTLETT HYDE BUILDING, BELIZE CITY The Belize Tax Service Department seeks expressions of interest from companies wishing to tender their services for cleaning and maintenance at our headquarters in Belize City. Sanitization and cleaning of the office is essential to provide a safe and healthy environment for the BTSD personnel and the public.

Scope of work: To maintain a clean and healthy working environment at the BTSD at Charles Bartlett Hyde building and compound on Mahogany Street in Belize City, Belize, the contractor must undertake the following cleaning and maintenance services: Deliverables The scope of the contract shall include the following: 1.

Cleaning of office spaces, cafeteria, kitchenette, office furniture, equipment and conference facilities along with respective fixtures.

2. Cleaning of all bathrooms and their fixtures.

3. Cleaning of the stairways, corridors and foyer area, railings and doors.

4. Cleaning of windows – internally and externally.

5. Compound maintenance.

6. Garbage disposal.

Main Activities: a.

Office Daily: 1.

2.

3.

space, furniture and equipment: Sweep and mop offices spaces properly.

Empty office paper/waste bins.

Change garbage bags for office paper/waste bins.

Weekly: 1.

Cleaning/dusting/polishing/sanitizing of office furniture and equipment such as: • Filing cabinets • Cupboards, shelves, desks and desk equipment • Printers, photocopiers, computer stations • Telephones and fax machines 2.

Dust ceilings and walls for cobwebs (how often)– internal and external b.

Conference room After every use – cleaning/dusting/mopping and washing of utensils 1. Dust and wipe frames, clocks and other fixtures.

2. Dust and polish all furniture.

3. Sweep and mop floors.

4. Weekly dusting of ceiling and wall to remove cobwebs.

c.

Bathrooms Daily: 1. Properly sweep and mop floors.

2. Clean and disinfect toilets (9:00 am, 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm).

3. Clean basin, mirrors and other fixtures.

4. Empty garbage bin and change garbage bags.

5. Replenish toiletries as required - toilet paper, hand towel and handwashing liquid soap etc.

Weekly: 1. Disinfect garbage bins weekly. d.

Kitchenettes Daily: 1. Properly sweep and mop floors.

2. Clean microwave, coffee maker, table and sinks.

3. Empty garbage bin and change garbage bags.

4. Replenished as seen necessary washing liquid, kitchen paper towels Weekly: 1. Disinfect garbage bins.

2. Clean refrigerators. e.

Corridors, foyer area, stairway, railing and doors Daily: 1. Sweep corridors, foyer area and stairway.

2. Disinfecting of doors including knobs.

As required 1. Mop corridors, foyer area stairway (Monday’s, Wednesday and Friday’s).

2. Clean and disinfect railings on both stairways (Wednesday and Fridays).

f.

Internal and external window cleaning 1. Clean windows and windowsills (monthly or as required) 2. Clean (power wash) exterior windows and doors.

3. Dust/clean ceiling fans monthly or as required.

g. h. i.

Maintain cleanliness of the grounds/building.

Maintain the compound and building litter free.

Clean drains surrounding the building.

IDENTIFICATION During the time, the services are being performed, all employees for the contractors shall wear identifiable clothes showing that they are contractors’ workers.

The contractor shall send a list of personnel and their hours of work for

the week to the Employer’s representative at the beginning of each week.

SECURITY 1.

The Contractor shall ensure that there is no pilferage on the part of his/her employees.

2.

Most of the work to be done by the personnel in the building is highly sensitive and confidential, the Contractor and his personnel must ensure that they do not interfere with, read, make copies of, or remove any such papers from the building.

3.

No such documents shall be removed from the building under the guise of being garbage or litter.

4.

A police record shall be provided for all personnel.

5.

The Contractor and all personnel must sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Oath.

PROVISION OF LABOUR AND EQUIPMENT 1.

It is hereby understood and agreed that by the Contractor that this is a “fixed price” contract, and the Contractor shall provide all labour, equipment and cleaning supplies to perform his/her duties under this contract including One (1) supervisor, five janitors and one yard attendant.

• There is a dedicated storage room on the premises for keeping supplies and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITY 1.

The contractor shall ensure that the building has been properly cleaned in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

2.

The contractor is responsible for all fees, taxes and other cost related to worker’s compensation, GST, Social Security contributions, etc.

3.

The Contractor shall attend quarterly meetings or as requested with the representative of the employers for monitoring and evaluation of cleaning and maintenance services performed by the contractor, as set out in the terms and conditions of the contract.

4.

The Contractor must invoice the Government of Belize monthly for services rendered.

5.

The Government of Belize assumes no liability, expenses or cost for the conduct and work of the contractor or its employees.

6.

All work must be done between the hours agreed upon.

COMENCEMENT AND DURATION The duration of the contract is for two (2) years for the period July 1, 2021, to June 20, 2023, and is subject to satisfactory performance of the contractor.

QUALIFICATION FOR THE CLEANING COMPANY The selected consultant should have the following characteristics: 1.

Have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in Government offices.

2.

Cleaning and maintenance or similar type work experience of at least five (5) years is required.

3.

Experience working in the public and private sector in similar assignment.

4.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge The team will need to have or demonstrate the following: • Excellent written and communication skills in English and Spanish.

• The ability to solve problems in a timely fashion.

• Organizing a work team with hands-on experience.

• Good public relations, organizational, coordination and networking skills required.

• Honesty, integrity, and respect.

• Demonstrate daily monitoring of on-site workers.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Bidding package should contain: 1.

Comprehensive proposal that includes the company’s profile, interests, experience, and expertise.

2.

Certificate of Good Standing from Belize Company Registry.

3.

Certificate of Good Standing from the Social Security Board.

4.

Certificate of Good Standing from the Belize Tax Service “For Bidding Purposes”.

5.

Current Trade License.

6.

Two (2) recommendation letters.

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

Deadline date for submission of proposals is before or on July 9th, 2021, and should be addressed to Mrs. Michelle Longsworth Director General Belize Tax Service Department Charles Bartlett Hyde Building Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City Ref: “TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TAX SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN BELIZE CITY”

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