Belize Times March 7, 2021- PUP Given a Fresh Mandate; Won 65 Seats

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The Belize Times

7 MAR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

Established 1957

7 MARCH 2021 | ISSUE NO: 5239

The Truth Shall Make You Free

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PlanBelize PREVAILS

PUP GIVEN A FRESH MANDATE; WON 65 OF 67 SEATS

First Female Area Representative for Corozal Bay With the heart of the Belizean pride, intelligence and political maturity, voters endorsed planBelize and crossed out the virulent UDP in an election mismatch for the ages. In the warm, early March day, municipal voters of Belize started the day by doing their chores, going to work and with a gentle Belizean alacrity went to the polls with laser focus. They were intent on endorsing planBelize and all its progressive innovation by accepting the 68 job applications of PUP slates and Mrs. Elvia Vega-Samos in the Corozal Bay—in the end, sixty six contested seats went BLU with only a Mayor and a councilor seat in Cayo narrowly lost. Yes to planBelize!

Red, the color corrupted by the UDP, was abandoned as Belizeans upped the ante. The resultant reminder to the UDP was crystal clear, No to UDP corruption, No to UDP incompetence and No to UDP arrogance.

• How dare they ask for votes when the corruption of 2008 to 2020 is now slowly being unveiled?

• How dare Patrick Faber and fellow goons self-prescribe themselves pardons?

• Where are the confessions?

• UDP...let us repeat...you have now proven to be a corrupt opposition. How?

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Allen Yu

Cadir Escalante

THANK YOU BELIZE!

Fernando ‘Big Sanch’ Sanchez

Ladrick ‘Mad Bull’ Sheppard

Joanna Rodriguez Joesie Cantun

Doreth Pascascio

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THE BELIZE TIMES

PRESS RELEASE

PR#174

Foreign Ministers of Belize and Guatemala to Meet at the Office of the Organization of American States Belmopan. March 2, 2021. 4:10 p.m.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration informs that Foreign Minister Hon. Eamon Courtenay will meet with his Guatemalan counterpart, Foreign Minister H.E. Pedro Brolo Vila, on March 4, 2021, at the Office of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the Adjacency Zone.

The foreign ministers will discuss efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries including reactivating the Belize-Guatemala Joint Commission, implementation of the Partial Scope Trade Agreement and enhancing the work of the OAS Office in the Adjacency Zone.

The ministers are also expected to reaffirm the importance and adherence of both countries to the Confidence Building Measures Agreement signed in 2005.

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PlanBelize PREVAILS

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• You outrightly lie to the people about the PUP and planBelize.

• Social media Fake UDP profiles are more bountiful than UDP voters.

• Frivolous lawsuits that just quote half of the City Council Act Part II i trying to disenfranchise Mayor Wagner is wasting taxpayer money.

• UDP cronies hooked on the government like leaches using ill-obtained contracts to stay on their politically motivated jobs.

• What do Faber, Elrington and the untalented Barrow have in common? Not domestically… politically?

• Has Tracy moved out the not socially distant voters lodged in the two homes in Albert?

• Who is the leader of the United Democratic Party? If it is the representative from Collet, word to the wise, the citizens of Corozal remember you bringing disrepute to their Bay with your Petrocaribe beach party. Bad move...you should not have gone there on Election Day. Waited to be invited first. Or were you?

• Corozaleños are already benefitting with the opening of the Freezone, UDPs are persona non grata especially UDP Collet reps.

• Road travellers have roads being built for their actual price.

To all drivers, control your speeds especially where cyclists ride.

Many of them are not used to the clear path without ruts and potholes.

• Today, Belizeans are counting the days to their Covid vaccination. Under the UDP, we were wondering who was procuring for Pablo the tests. Under the UDP, Covid had found super spreading ground. Pablo saw the opportunity to beat Imer at his game but this time in health. Belizeans will regain their freedom in a few months. The same cannot be said of all UDPs. We all welcome the new boosted mandate given specifically to the municipalities, and Corozal Bay, and generally to planBelize, PM Briceño and the rest of the PUP. The PUP cherishes and respects the supermajority in Parliament and now, for all intents, all the councils.

It can be argued that the check and balance needed is housed in John Briceño’s heart, his planBelize cabinet, in his very belief system, and in his personal home.

The check and balance is also in the Belizean people who he swore to work for.

Belize is in great hands.

Belizeans ARE mature politically....and that is why they AGAIN chose the People’s United Party and their drive to make a Belize that will work for everyone.

The Belize Times

Established 1957

14 APR 2013

Fort George’s Sunday dinna’ Giveaway Hon. Henry Charles Usher was happy to personally deliver and congratulate all the winners of the ‘Sunday dinna’ Giveaway!

He is also pleased to congratulate the following for winning the monthly birthday raffle for February!

They all received their prizes: - Marie Neal - Lenoa Crawford - Zyanya Castillo - Louis Requena - Steven Hope Together we will deliver victories in all municipalities!

Blaze Yuh Fyah!

Vote PUP!!!

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7 MAR

2021

THE BELIZE TIMES

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EDITORIAL

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REST IN PIECES

t is with no regret whatsoever that the People’s United Party and Belizeans countrywide announced the timely passing of the UDP on March 3rd, 2021. The UDP was chronically ill for years before going into a coma on November 11th and dying on Wednesday.

From 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Belizeans travelled to the polls in all municipalities to signal their continued support for the People’s United Party, led by Prime Minister John Briceño, and support for #planBelize. The confidence and support of the people has been bolstered by the work of the party since entering office. These are unprecedented times, as Belize suffers not only the fallout from a deadly pandemic but the social and economic fallout of a former UDP administration which left the country in ruins, even as they gorged at the public trough and got rich.

With little fanfare, the People’s United Party took control of 65 out of 67 seats and all nine municipalities. The UDP was a non-entity and a no-show, a predictable result to end a lacklustre campaign with a lacklustre leader and lacklustre slates which had nothing to offer a people disgusted with all things UDP. In stark contrast, the PUP fielded dynamic slates in all municipalities, a mix of young, dynamic and experienced men and women determined to work hard to serve all Belizeans. The teams were backed up by the full weight of the PUP and the soldiers who led the charge to Belmopan in November. Belizeans knew that the PUP in Central Government and the PUP in municipalities countrywide would be a combination to ensure that everybody will win – todos ganamos.

The quality and commitment of the BLU brand and its #planBelize can be clear to see in just 100 days in office. In that time, a PUP Government has contained and controlled a deadly pandemic which kept the nation paralyzed. The numbers are way down, vaccines have been sourced and already administered to front line personnel, and there is a clear road to the reopening of tourism, business and the economy and a return to some normalcy. Nothing the UDP naysayers did or said could detract from that reality. And the people recognized REAL. In just 100 days, a PUP Government has conducted major infrastructural works all across this country, including in the deep south where heavy equipment has not been seen in over 12 years. With just a small emergency allocation to repair infrastructure destroyed by flooding and by the negligence of the past administration, the government has managed to do more work in a matter of months than the UDP government did in a decade. That is the truth. And the people see it.

The people see inclusion at every turn, as the government works with unions and social partners to chart a path forward. The people see a firm stance on corruption, as the government moves to hold those who stole from the public purse accountable, and to recover assets. The people see financial responsibility, as the government makes moves to cut costs internally because we are all in this fight together. The people see compassion and caring and a drive to do the right thing for the country. And that is what the numbers reflect, plain and simple.

The work of governing the country can now continue in earnest, hopefully without the pesky annoyance of the UDP spouting rubbish at every turn. Patrick Faber should have enough on his plate with history-making, massive losses at both the general and municipal levels under his belt.

But that is his problem, and a story for another time.

Today, the people celebrate their victory…a victory for #planBelize and a victory for the nation.

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EDITORIAL

2021

en Español

DESCANSE EN PEDAZOS

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in ningún pesar, el Partido Unido del Pueblo y los beliceños anunciaron en todo el país el oportuno fallecimiento del UDP el 3 de marzo de 2021. El UDP estuvo crónicamente enfermo durante años antes de entrar en coma el 11 de noviembre y morir el miércoles.

Desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. del miércoles, los beliceños viajaron a las urnas en todos los municipios para señalar su continuo apoyo al Partido Unido del Pueblo, liderado por el Primer Ministro John Briceño, y el apoyo al #planBelice. La confianza y el apoyo del pueblo se han visto reforzados por el trabajo del partido desde que entró en el poder. Son tiempos sin precedentes, ya que Belice no sólo sufre las consecuencias de una pandemia mortal, sino también las consecuencias sociales y económicas de la administración previa del UDP, que dejó el país en ruinas, incluso mientras se atiborraban de dinero público y se enriquecían.

Con poca fanfarria, el Partido Unido del Pueblo se hizo con el control de 65 de 67 escaños y de los nueve municipios. El Partido de la Unión Democrática (UDP) resulto ser una no-entidad y brillo por su ausencia, un resultado predecible para terminar una campaña sin brillo, con un líder sin brillo y unas candidaturas sin brillo que no tenían nada que ofrecer a un pueblo asqueado de todo lo relacionado con el UDP. Por el contrario, el PUP presentó unas listas dinámicas en todos los municipios, una mezcla de hombres y mujeres jóvenes, dinámicos y con experiencia, decididos a trabajar duro para servir a todos los beliceños. Los equipos estaban respaldados por todo el peso del PUP y sus soldados que lideraron la carga en Belmopan en noviembre. Los beliceños sabían que el PUP en el Gobierno central y el PUP en los municipios de todo el país serían una combinación para garantizar que todos ganaran: todos ganamos.

La calidad y el compromiso de la marca BLU y su #planBelize pueden verse claramente en tan solo 100 días de gobierno. En ese tiempo, un Gobierno del PUP ha contenido y controlado una pandemia mortal que mantenía paralizada a la nación. Las cifras han bajado mucho, las vacunas se han conseguido y ya se han administrado al personal de primera línea, y hay un camino claro hacia la reapertura del turismo, los negocios y la economía y la vuelta a cierta normalidad. Nada de lo que hicieran o dijeran los detractores del UDP podía desvirtuar esa realidad. Y el pueblo reconoció la REALIDAD. En sólo 100 días, un Gobierno del PUP ha realizado importantes obras de infraestructura en todo el país, incluso en el sur profundo, donde no se había visto maquinaria pesada en más de 12 años. Con sólo una pequeña asignación de emergencia para reparar las infraestructuras destruidas por las inundaciones y por la negligencia de la administración anterior, el gobierno ha conseguido hacer más obras en cuestión de meses que el gobierno del UDP en una década. Esa es la verdad. Y la gente lo ve.

La gente ve la inclusión en todo momento, ya que el gobierno trabaja con los sindicatos y los interlocutores sociales para trazar un camino hacia adelante. El pueblo ve una postura firme frente a la corrupción, ya que el gobierno se esfuerza por hacer que los que robaron del erario rindan cuentas, y para recuperar los activos. La gente ve responsabilidad financiera, ya que el gobierno toma medidas para reducir los costes internamente porque todos estamos en esta lucha juntos. La gente ve compasión y cuidado y un impulso para hacer lo correcto para el país. Y eso es lo que reflejan los números, simple y llanamente.

El trabajo de gobernar el país puede ahora continuar en serio, esperemos que sin la molesta molestia del UDP escupiendo basura a cada paso. Patrick Faber debería tener bastante con las históricas y masivas pérdidas, tanto a nivel general como municipal, en su haber. Pero eso es su problema, y una historia para otro momento.

Hoy, el pueblo celebra su victoria... una victoria para el #planBelize y una victoria para la nación.

7 MAR

UDP CORRUPTS WITCH HUNTING THE WITCHES WERE INNOCENT

It is clear, UDP corrupts everything they encounter. Now they are corrupting the term witch hunt. In Salem there were no witches; there were some women being VERY unjustly sought and persecuted. The Commission of Inquiry on the Sale of Government Assets leading up to the 2020 General Elections(CIDGA) in post-13years of UDP terror, is summoning UDPs who may later be prosecuted given the facts and questions that may arise with legal doubt.

So, in Belize, this is far from the innocent women persecuted in Salem.

In Belize, there were some real open witchlike UDPs who asked people to imagine and wait for the best that was yet to come while they, UDP Minsters, raped and plundered the Belizean coffers even after the honourable House had been dissolved.

Any UDP pillaging that happened in the 2020 is laced at the very least with a special hue of criminal malice and nonfeasance because of Covid. Remember this is the very least.

The 65 thousand dollar question to the elected member of the House, Hugo Patt, requires a CLEAR explanation to the people of Belize. Recall and explain these people for us: Ivan Leiva Juvencio Herrera Said Perdomo Kevin Li Emil Torres Did you do anything wrong, Mr. Patt?

If yes, you shall see your day in post Inquiry court?

If not, explain this Tacoma acquisition to us, Belize. Recall... and confess even if it leads to your resignation.

If you cannot recall, resign just as well, ministerial level negligence can NOT be accepted. “you accusing me of wrong doing...” ‘Hon.’ Hugo Patt as a witness in front of the Commission of Inquiry into the sale of government assets. Chairman Marshalleck had just commented “seems to be a well thought out scheme to divert government resources to this single individual.”

Patt was reversing the question stream back to Commissioner and Chairman Marshalleck in his best copy

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Holanda Chan is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Foxxi’s Bar” located at #63 Cemetery Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Chunhua Huang is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “J Mall” located in Hattieville Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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of Castro when this past disgraced Minister barked at the then Senate Select Committee on Immigration.

The UDP is one in the same as corrupt

even beyond them recognizing themselves in front of a mirror. Patt was in denial of his memory after he swore on the bible to say the truth.

Maybe he did say the truth and could not belie his criminal level of incompetence. How can the hotbed Minister knowing the temperature of his Ministry sign without having his own verification of what he was signing? That would lead to a quick accusation by the Belizean peo-

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ple of a corrupt signature.

Patt seemingly could have been signing his death warrant and not know.

He could have been signing off his own personal property and he wouldn’t know.

We can’t even ask Patt to, in clear mind and without coercion, to sign his letter of resignation since he wouldn’t recall.

Witch-like??

NOTICE Electro Mechanic

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Mechanic/Electrical Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females,able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post.

Reports to: Technical Manager Summary of Responsibilities: Electro mechanical technicians are competent in combining mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. It includes applying the principles and theories of electronics to the mechanical systems. They utilize their knowledge to devise, test, maintain and repair the any and all electro-mechanical component and machines. The main purpose of the role is to undertake maintenance, repairs and installation to upgrade, maintain and commission mechanical and electrical installations for all Port of Belize equipment and auxiliary systems within the compound..

Job Responsibilities: • Maintains releases and assists in developing electrical/mechanical drawings, systems designs or engineering documentation and data, by applying Company, industry and governmental standards.

• Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment.

• Perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on all equipment in regards to both electrical and mechanical.

• Independently performs set up and testing of digital and power electronics hardware.

• Responsible for troubleshooting and documenting test failures.

• Using design tools and prepares documentation and incorporates basic design changes.

• Creates, develops and maintains elementary systems designs.

• Supports engineering system design and functionality validation activities.

• Troubleshoot, maintain and install Mechanical, Electrical (PLC's), Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems to provide maximum percentage of uptime possible.

• Supports the development and maintenance of moderately-complex product installation designs and part designs.

• Ensuring all maintenance and installation work is carried out cost effectively, safely and to the highest standard.

• Diagnosing, overseeing and rectifying electrical, electronic and mechanical faults on the port’s container handling equipment as well as maintaining the crane lift assemblies, including routine inspection and testing on boat systems.

• Diagnosing, rectifying and repairing faults on the control and instrumentation and utility equipment including electrical control and distribution systems up to and including 440 volts on the port’s compound, and handling equipment such as Container Stackers, Tractors, and other equipment within the Port compound include non-lifting light motor vehicles and boats.

• Ensuring compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating practices with recommendations for action and continuous improvements.

• Maintaining the mobile elevating work platforms and other associated personnel carrying apparatus such as forklifts and man lifts.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time Job Qualifications/Requirement: • Associates’ degree in Electronics or Post -Secondary Technical Degree with over 5 years of experience in Electrical and Mechanical Marine and Heavy Equipment Repairs.

• Being prepared to undertake sufficient training to ensure familiarization with all equipment in service.

• Working Knowledge of Boats would be an asset.

• Having working knowledge of Control Systems, electronics and electrical systems.

• Intermediate Level knowledge of AutoCAD Studio.

• Computer literate and Intermediate Level Knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems.

• Self-starter, strong problem-solving, decision making and interpersonal skills. A high degree of diplomacy and tact is required to deal with depart heads, telephone requests and operators/office personnel in a pressure environment.

• High sense of responsibility, persistence and confidentiality with strong planning and organizing skills. Discretion in dealing with sensitive matters is of utmost importance and must be able to anticipate unusual situations and project solutions.

• Be able to operate under deadlines, and utilize personal initiative.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • • • •

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language — Strong oral and written skills.

Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure).

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers.

Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, March 19, 2021.

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2021

FOR SALE

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE The Development Finance Corporation of Bliss Parade Belmopan, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as mortgagee under Deed of Mortgages or Charges between those hereinafter named and the said Corporation which mortgages are recorded at the Land Titles Unit, or the Lands Registry and that the said Development Finance Corporation will, at the expiration of two (2) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, sell the properties described in the Schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to the said Corporation at its Headquarters Office or District Offices.

ROBERT’S GROVE LIMITED (In Receivership) - PROPERTIES & ASSETS PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District Robert’s Grove Limited (In Receivership) hereby advertises the sale of the following properties and assets by public auction by Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo & Christiana R. Castillo ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com.

Sale expires on Friday 19th March 2021 at 1:30 pm.

SCHEDULE

All that piece or parcel of land situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District and being Lot No. 583 containing 693.058 Square Meters of land as shown on Entry No. 6216 Register 4 at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District held under a Deed of Assignment dated the 31st day of December, 2014 being the leasehold interest of RAY CECIL OGALDEZ. All that piece or parcel of land being Lot 336 containing 543.648 S.M. situate in the subdivision known as Los Lagos, along the Northern Highway near Mile 13, Belize District held under Deed of Conveyance dated 16th day of August, 2004 being the freehold interest of MURVIN ISAIAH BOOD. DATED THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021

CARTOON

REGISTRATION SECTION

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PARCELS

Placencia North

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3641, 3642, 3257, 3259, 3260, 3261, 3262, 3263, 3264, 3265, 3266, 3267, 3268, 3269, 3271, 3281, 3284, 3286

(Being the following improvements/developments: Main Two Level Administration/Studio Building, Ocean view Apartment Suites (A, B & C), Workers Quarters, Habanero Restaurant and Bar, Outdoor Bar & Patio, Swimming Pool and Court, Beachfront Spa and massage parlor, Laundry House, Back Office Building/Bedroom, Marina Generator House, Bicycle Shed, Gazebo, Gymnasium Building, Sweet Mama’s Restaurant, Beachfront Pier, Staff Quarters, Dive Shop Building, Office/Storeroom Timber Building, Main Warehouse, Garage Shed Building, Carpentry Shop Building, Staff Quarters, The Marina, RG Generator House, Manager Residence, Fuel Station & Storage Tanks TOGETHER with approximately 13 acres of land including eighteen (18) parcels, the freehold properties of Messrs. Robert’s Grove Limited) KINDLY VISIT: BELIZEPROPERTYAUCTIONS.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VIEWING BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO CHRISTIANA R. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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Prime Minister

Hon. John Briceño Weekly Message March 4

Keeping Democracy in a Time of Pandemic Hello everyone!

The people of Belize are amazing.

Yesterday, you the people, again, went out quietly and voted in towns and cities, for who

you wanted.

The skeptics tried to spin that you were fatigued, but you showed up. Your vote was clear. Your vote demonstrates a commitment to democracy even as you struggle though pandemic and painful economic times.

Respect to all Belizeans who exercised their right to vote.

I offer congratulations to all ranks in my Party for delivering a decisive victory for democracy and for plan Belize. I am humbled by your energy for democracy.

Over the past few weeks, I had the opportunity as your Prime Minister to stay in touch, greeting you at your door steps, in the parks, and on the sidewalks. I felt the hope and love in your words and concerns.

Our work ahead is huge. Our plan Belize is both external and internal.

Our focus remains: putting lands in your hands, fighting for a safe society, pushing forward our farm to table food programs, getting our children back in school, opening up the economy to tourism and other key investments for job creation.

Ayer el pueblo beliceño demostró una vez más que es un pueblo asombroso y a la vez maravilloso. Repetidamente nuestra gente nos hace ver que es un pueblo pensante… que sabe exactamente lo que quiere. Esta vez nos volvió a dar la confianza y estamos… como Partido…muy agradecidos con y orgullosos del pueblo beliceño. Prometemos cumplir con el mandato claro que nos dieron y no les faltaremos como gobierno. Saldremos de esta… como siempre… porque juntos con planbelice vamos a prevalecer! Sِí se puede.

We all know and agree, the road to bouncing back better, stronger and successful requires that we effectively vaccinate our population.

I urge you to get the vaccine when it is your turn. For you, for your family, for the nation!

Now it is time to get on with the work, to fix the economy, the create jobs, get our children back to school.

And Now is the time to present a budget that works for everyone.

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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:

PRESS RELEASE

PR#172

Geology and Petroleum Department Participates in the Virtual APPEX 2021

Name of Company

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

EKANGO LTD.

26th February, 2021

Ms. Marie Kathleen Sandra YAN-KAI HEW KHEE of Church Road, Pointe aux Piments Mauritius

KILAT HOLDINGS LTD.

01st March, 2021

Mrs. Androulla Mantoles of 13 Zyrichis, Pissides Court, Office/flat 202, 3048 Limassol, Cyprus

BELMOPAN. MARCH 1, 2021. 9:30 A.M. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining informs the public that the Geology and Petroleum Department (GPD) will be participating in the virtual American Association of Petroleum Geologists Prospect and Property Expo (APPEX) 2021 from March 1 to 4, 2021.

This expo caters for countries and their governments to promote and attract exploration investment. The Department will host a virtual booth and make a main stage presentation on the revised petroleum laws and fiscal system from March 1 to 4, 2021.

The GPD also participated in a showcase presentation from February 1 to 26, 2021, and made a showcase presentation on February 23rd on the petroleum potential of Belize and new exploration opportunities.

The objective of the GPD is to attract petroleum investment to Belize to stimulate oil and gas exploration and new discoveries to increase the country’s petroleum reserves and revenues from petroleum.

Ends

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

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company

Date

WINDROSE MARINE S.A.

18th February, 2021

SURVEY EXPORTS LIMITED

27th February, 2021

COLUMBA ASSETS CORP.

27th February, 2021

AMBERLEY INTERNATIONAL INC.

27th February, 2021

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

7 MAR

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PR#166

PRESS RELEASE

Minister of National Defence and Border Security Meets with Guatemala’s Ambassador to Belize Belmopan. February 25, 2021. 6:00 p.m.

Hon. Florencio Marin, Minister of National Defence and Border Security received a courtesy visit from Guatemala’s Ambassador to Belize, H.E. Edwin Rudy Archila Falla, at the Curl Thompson Building, Belmopan.

The meeting was held in a cordial manner with both parties agreeing to maintain open lines of communication.

Also present at the meeting was Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry, Brigadier General (Ret’d) Dario Tapia.

NOTICE

Senior Mechanic – Heavy & Light Duty Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Mechanical Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females, able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post.

Reports to: Technical Manager Summary of Responsibilities: Under direction, performs technical and skilled mechanic functions for all Port of Belize vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; responsible for the operation and administration of fleet and equipment. Leads and trains lowerlevel staff; ensures vehicles and equipment are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition; and performs related work as required to increase reliability of department, employees and equipment.

Job Responsibilities: • Receive and process all work orders in relation to all lifting and non-lifting port and marine equipment such as but not limited to light motor vehicles, towheads, trailers, dump trucks, cranes, drag lines and container stackers.

• Plan and execute major repairs of equipment within the scope of mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic components.

• Develop daily and weekly schedules for mechanics and allocation of personnel, tools, spares, parts and equipment to fulfill work orders.

• Ensure a standards-based approach to all repair works undertaken at the workshop such as predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Ensure the timely repair of equipment lodged at the workshop.

• Receive, process and signing of job cards and completion of work orders upon successful repairs.

• Provide hands on technical support and supervision for mechanics.

• Provide hands on technical support and/or recommendations for management.

• Dispatch, assist & supervise work to all workshop employees.

• Ensure health &safety compliance in the workshop.

• Ensure compliance with lean housekeeping.

• Ensure the general husbandry and cleanliness of the workshop area.

• Ensure that all relevant maintenance procedures relating to the PBL’s equipment are carried out in accordance with best standards and recorded to reflect the activities taken at the workshop.

• Familiarize, implement and adhere to PBL’s Procurement Procedures and Policies.

• Provide support to the other senior mechanics and department heads as directed by the manager.

• Maximize availability of equipment and man-hours, maximize reliability of equipment • Optimize cost of ownership, Implements and Maintains company KPI’s • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications/Requirement: • Associate Degree with 3 years experience working in the mechanical field and supervisory level, or vocational certification associated with mechanics with an equivalent of 10 years experience of mechanic and supervisory level would be an asset.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • Ability to work independently, Punctual, Ethical and Team Oriented • Good communication skills, Computer literate.

• Basic Knowledge to scan Electronic Engines, and Engine repairs, tune up and rebuilds.

• Basic knowledge on Propane Fuel System.

• Basic knowledge of electric equipment.

• Knowledge of predictive maintenance systems (CMMS System would be an asset).

Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure).

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers.

Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, March 19, 2021.

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NOTICE

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below companies have been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the dates indicated: Name of Company

Date

KINGDOM SOLAR LIMITED

18th February, 2021

RICH CRYSTAL INC.

21st February, 2021

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated: BLUE BIRD MANAGEMENT INC. – 09th February, 2021

Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

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VACANCY

NOTICE CRANE OPERATOR

!

Dear Editor, QUICKLY!!!!!

Who is the APSSM? Where was the APSSM when Pablo was running rats and raccoons roughshod through our hospitals.

Where were they when Imer built a scrubbing board on Faber’s Road.

Where were they when Barrow spent 1.5 Billion?

Where were they when Jackie and Sharon got Grant’s to Italy?

Where were they when Vega got paid an entire UDP term of terror for NOT doing anything for OW North?

This is after he overlook 400k to his son.

Where were you when Pablo and co. let Covid loose all over Belize?

Where were you when all your Minister and Senators became millionaires?

Wait... who are you?

Why do I not know who the APSSM is?

Obviously the leadership now is full of UDP supporters. Very obviously…

After thirteen years, it gives me the feeling that these ‘managers’ are a part of the encrusted UDP that did not resign as they were pushed into the public service masking their political affiliations.

I don’t like to follow letters without real faces it reminds me of the hundreds of UDP fake fb profiles.

If the APSSM wants credit, share your names and what you are being paid per month. Put up or fu real….

Go deh!

A Real Servant

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Operations Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females, able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post.

Reports to: Crane Operator Summary of Responsibilities: The Crane Operator reports to the Cargo Operations Manager. He/she works on a weekly rotation between the Container Yard and Pierhead. He/she are responsible to safely load/unload cargo ships that are berthed at the pierhead and containers stored in the container yard/PBL facility in house training will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:              

Operate PBL Cranes at the Pierhead in the unloading and loading of container/cargo vessel in a safe and efficient manner.

Operate Dragline crane as the need arise and directed by Supervisor/Manager Assist in operating any other PBL equipment/vehicles when needed Other operations/driving duties that may arise from time to time Crane Operator shall maintain and update the handover sheet where he/she is to record fuel, lubricants usage, oil change, hours worked, mileage, repairs and general maintenance.

He/she shall conduct a pre-shipment check and test run of the crane to ensure that it is ready and fit for work. The check list shall be in accordance with the requirements of the pre-shipment/post shipment checklist Crane operator is to complete the post-trip form Crane Operators are responsible to remove the yellow carbon copy of pre-trip/post trip checklist and pass to Operations Supervisor for signature and filing if no faults of equipment In the event of a fault the Crane Operator is responsible to make the necessary notations on the pre-trip/post trip form and pass white copy to the Mechanical department or the standby mechanic (outside of working hours).

Before commencing the shift and after completing the shift the Crane Operator shall update the equipment logbook.

Logbooks are to be turned over to the Cargo Operations Manager weekly for review.

Responsible for the upkeep of the equipment by assisting with minor maintenance from time to time Refuel the crane in preparation for the next operation and park the crane in the designated area Write incident/accident report within twenty four (24) hours of its occurrence.

Any other duties and functions, of a related nature that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications/Requirement:    

High School Diploma Minimum five (5) years’ experience working as a heavy equipment Operator, Crane Operator certification would be an asset A valid class E (All) driver’s license Age 25-40

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics:       

Able to work as a team Ethical Ability to work independently Able to work flexible hours Supervisory and leadership skills required Proactive in addressing Operational emergencies Computer literate

Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure).

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers.

Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, March 19, 2021.

Belizean

NOTICE Interstel Ltd. #71,046 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Interstel Ltd.: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 2nd day of March, 2021; and c) Anna Pritsker whose address Office 18, Block 19 Vincenti Bld, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE WELLDONE MARKETING SERVICES LTD. # 90,948

(“the Company”)

Notice is hereby given that the Company named WELLDONE MARKETING SERVICES LTD. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 23rd February, 2021.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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Thank You!!

Prime Minister John Briceño, the National Executive of the People’s United Party, and the rest of the PUP Family thank all Belizeans for coming out to vote and placing confidence in ALL the PUP Municipal Slates and in Corozal Bay.

To all the winning PUP candidates, we will all work together now with planBelize.

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San Pedro Orange Walk Belmopan

Belize City

Punta Gorda

PM John Briceño

Benque Viejo

Dangriga

Corozal

Corozal Bay

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ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT COROZAL BAY BY- ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULT Elections and Boundaries Department Mahogany Street Extension Belize City 3rd March 2021 Electoral Division Corozal Bay

Political Party

Candidates CAMPOS, Hilberto Vega Samos, Elvia "Elvie"

UDP PUP rejected Source: Elections and Boundaries Department

SUMMARY 5,712 Total Registered Electors 4,132 Total Votes Cast 1,428 Total Votes Cast for PUP 2,659 Total Votes Cast for UDP Total Ballots rejected 45 Source: Elections and Boundaries Department

# of Total % of Voter # of Votes By # of Votes Remarks Reg. Votes Cast Turnout Party 5712 4132 72.34% 1428 34.56% 2659 64.35% Elected 45 1.09%

100% 72.34% 34.56% 64.35% 1.09%

Elections and Boundaries Commission Mahogany Street Ext. Belize City, 3rd March 2021

Elections and Boundaries Commission Mahogany Street Ext. Belize City, 3rd March 2021

BELIZE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS RESULTS OF THE BELIZE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION 2021

BELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

The following is the result of the Belize City Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 SURNAME 1 WAGNER 2 CASTELLANOS 3 CATTOUSE 4 GOODIN 5 HAMILTON 6 KWAN 7 NOVELO 8 PIPERSBURGH 9 POLLARD JR. 10 REQUENA 11 VAUGHAN TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Other Names Bernard Javier Kaya Micah Jermaine Stephanne Edmund Michael "Mike'' Natasha Allan Deannie Albert Leroy

OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

VOTES POLLED 10067 10260 10816 10350 10399 10103 10137 10324 10886 10187 9868 113397

% Votes Polled 5.59 5.69 6.00 5.74 5.77 5.61 5.62 5.73 6.04 5.65 5.47

PICART BOWMAN BRADLEY CRAIG GONZALEZ GUILD KELLY MORGAN OLIVERA TASHER WILLIAMS TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Orson Kera Andrew Alisha "Lishy" Dr. Alain Leon "Sensei" Allan “Ak” Kenny Anazette Meagan Shane D.

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

5849 6074 5829 6134 6090 5913 5667 5872 5786 5685 5826 64725

3.25 3.37 3.23 3.40 3.38 3.28 3.14 3.26 3.21 3.15 3.23

1 2 3

MC CAULAY MATUS WILLIAMS TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Richard "Lizaad" Mayor Garry Councillor Patrick "Pat" Councillor

212 472 923 1607

0.12 0.26 0.51

1

TORRES TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Ernesto

511 511

0.28

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 5 6 7

1

SURNAME BURNS CHACON CHUN MARTINEZ ORELLANA WILLIS ZELAYA TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Other Names Jacklyn "Jackie" Cristina “Chrissy” Paul Pio D’Andre “Dee Dee” Victor “Chiqui” Louise Geraldine Leslie “Big Les”

OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

VOTES POLLED

PALACIO AMADI AUGUSTINE CAL CHICAS SOBERANIS TILLETT SWASEY TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Sheran "Sharon" Hope Nikki Sade Sanie Guadalupe Pauline Daren

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

3016 3011 3119 3068 3000 3058 3132 21404

9.61 9.59 9.94 9.77 9.56 9.74 9.98

Mayor

227 227

0.72

FRAZER Ralston "Fraze" TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

% of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

31394

Overall Votes Polled No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast:

1291 1311 1305 1439 1299 1456 1662 9763

% Votes Polled REMARKS 4.11 4.18 4.16 4.58 4.14 4.64 5.29

9,179 4,900 20 4,880 53.16

0.22 52 0.57

180240

OVERALL VOTES POLLED No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Councillor

REMARKS

The following is the result of the Belmopan City Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

35,582 18,211 106 18,105 50.88 0.58 522 2.87

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Elections and Boundaries Commission Mahogany Street Ext. Belize City 3rd March 2021

DANGRIGA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

The following is the result of the Dangriga Town Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

The following is the result of the Benque Viejo Del Carmen Town Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SURNAME GUERRA CONTRERAS GONGORA GONZALEZ GUERRA LEON PONCE TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Other Names Miguel “Mike” Manuel “Tach” Alvaro “Bayo” Miguel “Charcoal” Jose Antonio “Tony” Abilio “Billy” Charles

OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

ROSALES ALVARADO COCOM GARCIA GONGORA IGLESIAS MARTINEZ BARILLAS TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Jorge Antonio Teresita "Terry" Edgar Luis "Eggie" Vania Melissa Oscar Carlos "Calo" Avelin

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

VOTES POLLED 1192 1073 1207 1077 1014 997 1099 7659 1231 1283 1279 1344 1225 1316 1335 9013

% Votes Polled REMARKS 7.15 6.44 7.24 6.46 6.08 5.98 6.59 7.38 7.70 7.67 8.06 7.35 7.89 8.01

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

16672

OVERALL VOTES POLLED No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

4,191 2,599 10 2,589 61.78 0.39 37 1.43

OFFICE Other Names Howard Francis Orelle John Gary Troy Aron “Jake” Alexander “Lexus” Earth Albourne “Beeze”

SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

MARIANO FLORES FLORES FLORES ROBINSON PETILLO JR. TEUL VALENTINE TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Robert "Mr. Mar" Gilroy Howard John Edwin Martha Marie Austin "Namule" Liberato Jerris "Nigi"

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

1332 1307 1217 1277 1450 1215 1365 9163

7.93 7.79 7.25 7.61 8.64 7.24 8.13

NUNEZ LAURIE SAMPSON TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Rodney Calistro "Puppy" Stephen Gregory Dwayne "Dince"

Mayor Councillor Councillor

202 433 512 1147

1.20 2.58 3.05

1

LEWIS TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Christopher John "Master Chri Councillor

21 21

0.13

1

MARIN Francis Xavier TOTAL NO. OF VOTES OVERALL VOTES POLLED

106 106 16787

0.63

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

VELLOS CLARKE MONTALVO NARVAEZ PECH RIVEROLL TAPIA TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

ARANA BABB BARAHONA BAUTISTA 5 CASTRO 6 GHANWANI 7 VASQUEZ TOTAL NO. OF VOTES 1 2 3 4

"Rigo" Hilberto "Hill" Miguel "Mike" Rodolfo Baldemar "Jr" Otoniel "Otto" Marleni Roger Christobal "Chris" Marycelbi "Lupe" Jaime "Mohammed" Julie "Teacher Julie" Navin "Di Hindu " Vanesa "Van"

Councillor Councillor Councillor

VOTES % REMARKS POLLED Votes Polled 2885 8.30 Elected 2989 8.60 Elected 2939 8.45 Elected 2927 8.42 Elected 2971 8.55 Elected 3055 8.79 Elected 2936 8.45 Elected 20702 2035 2094 1974 1951 2073 2006 1928 14061 34763

Overall Votes Polled No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor

7,318 5,301 21 5,280 72.15 0.40 51 0.96

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

4,845

2,636 11 2,625 54.18 0.42 43 1.64

ORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

The following is the result of the Corozal Town Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

REMARKS

Elections and Boundaries Commission Mahogany Street Ext. Belize City, 3rd March 2021

COROZAL TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

Other Names

Councillor

No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

Elections and Boundaries Commission Mahogany Street Ext. Belize City, 3rd March 2021

SURNAME

VOTES % Votes POLLED Polled 918 5.47 824 4.91 916 5.46 923 5.50 831 4.95 948 5.65 990 5.90 6350

SURNAME HUMPHREYS CASTILLO FRANCISCO GONGORA JOSEPH LOPEZ MARSHALL TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

5.85 6.02 5.68 5.61 5.96 5.77 5.55

The following is the result of the Orange Walk Town Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

SURNAME SHEPPARD CANTUN ESCALANTE PASCACIO RODRIQUEZ SANCHEZ YU TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Other Names Ladrick "Mad Bull" Joesie Cadir Doreth Denise Joanna Fernando "Big Sanch" Allen

OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

CASTILLO ADOLPHUS BULL CARLOS ESCALANTE GOMEZ YAM TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Orlando "Chicle" Melvin "Twin" Shamika N. Estelita "Ms. Cashew" Rene "Pitbull" Henry Andi "Teacher"

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

1166 1397 1460 1435 1357 1325 1369 9509

2.84 3.40 3.55 3.49 3.30 3.23 3.33

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SANCHEZ TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Antonia

Mayor

53 53

0.13

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OVERALL VOTES POLLED No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

VOTES % VOTES POLLED POLLED REMARKS 4521 11.00 Elected 4538 11.05 Elected 4523 11.01 Elected 4487 10.92 Elected 4444 10.82 Elected 4544 11.06 Elected 4466 10.87 Elected 31523

41085 10,056 6,195 21 6,174 61.40 0.34 68 1.10

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PUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

SAN PEDRO TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

The following is the result of the Punta Gorda Town Council Election which was hheld on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Hansel Linford "Linchy" Briceno "James" Karl "H6" Glen "Coote" Beverly Darvin

Colour Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

VOTES POLLED 297 403 286 415 377 303 324 2405

SELGADO CAL GALVEZ GUY PALACIO VIREZ

Charles Moses Malcolm Jamaal Ulysess "Ulys" Mary Roberto Luis

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

835 768 932 885 979 913

7.68 7.06 8.57 8.14 9.00 8.40

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

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WILLIAMS TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Arnold Llewellyn "Junni Wallin

Councillor

810 6122

7.45

Elected

1

PALMA

MARCEL “Bap Play”

Mayor

411

3.78

2

ARZU

Ray Anthony "Chucuru”

Councillor

256

2.35

3

AVILA

Vallen Geoffrey “Grippaz”

Councillor

298

2.74

4

COC

Eleazar Nathan “Leazar”

Councillor

195

1.79

5

MCKENZIE

409

3.76

NICHOLAS SUPAUL TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Linston Roy “Blues’ Anita Stephanie “Nita” Zipporah "Ms. Zip"

Councillor

6

Councillor Councillor

365 355 2289

3.36 3.27

Orlando Alberto "Landies"

Councillor

56 56

0.52

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6

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SURNAME WARRIOR AVILA BOL CABRAL LOGAN ROCHES SHO TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

MUSCHAMP TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

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Other Names

OVERALL VOTES POLLED

% Votes REMARKS 2.73 3.71 2.63 3.82 3.47 2.79 2.98

2,686 1,648 5 1,643 61.17 0.30 34 2.07

2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

VOTES POLLED 3424 3084 3392 3163 3091 3320 3097 22571

% Votes Polled 7.18 6.46 7.11 6.63 6.48 6.96 6.49

QUIROZ Ramon "Monchi" FIGUEROA Zahir MAI Aaron Albert NEAL Shirlene PALMA Alberto C. PRESTON SILVA Matthew RODRIGUEZ Omar Lucio TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

3363 3605 3704 3585 3348 3684 3376 24665

7.05 7.55 7.76 7.51 7.02 7.72 7.08

WADE Roody Lewinskey ESCOBAR John EVANS Eldon "Dealer" EVANS Raymond GONZALEZ Linda L. VANEGAS J. VANEGAS Timoteo TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

55 103 53 64 92 51 63 481

0.12 0.22 0.11 0.13 0.19 0.11 0.13

SURNAME Other Names TRAPP JR. Earl COWO Abdel FERNANDEZ Bernadette "Bernie" FIGUEROA Amed MORENO Iliana O'BRIEN Mark "O.B." VALENTINE Lin TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

47717

OVERALL VOTES POLLED No. of Registered Electo No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

VOTES POLLED

NUNEZ ARANDA BARDALEZ CASTELLANOS GRANIEL KAY GUERRERO AYUSO RIVERO DUARTE TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

‘Wally’ Dianeli "Danni" Ernesto Jose "Cas" Marina Adaly Johnnia

Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

3462 3231 2994 3080 3146 3099 3026 22038

1701 2092 1952 2007 2303 1969 2072 14096

% Votes Polled REMARKS 4.71 5.79 5.40 5.55 6.37 5.45 5.73 9.58 8.94 8.29 8.52 8.71 8.58 8.37

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

36134 7,983 5,547 21 5,526 69.22 0.38 85 1.54

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The following is the result of the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council Electtion which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021.

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OFFICE SOUGHT Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS

5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Other Names Ruben "Rux" Jazelie “Jaz” Lorraine "Reid" Richard "Richy" Kent “Bob” Raul "Coco" Marceli Ann

OVERALL VOTES POLLED

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SURNAME GONZALEZ AZUETA COBB CORDOVA GABOUREL GONZALEZ MCCORKLE TOTAL NO. OF VOTES

10872

No. of Registered Electors: No. of Used Ballots: No. of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Cast: % of Ballots Spoilt: No. of Ballots Rejected: % of Ballots Rejected:

1 2 3

The following is the result of the San Pedro Town Council Election which was held on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

13,050 7,279 25 7,254 55.59 0.34 87 1.20

REMARKS Elected Elected

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected

Application/nomination of farmers or producers to participate in the Belize Covered Structure and Capacity Enhancement Project Project Country: Belize Financing Institution: CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) Executing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Project Name: Belize Covered Structure and Capacity Enhancement Project Grant Financing No. BZE/G0009 The Government of Belize has been provided a CDF grant for the acquisition of materials and construction assistance for at least 30 Covered Structures, as well as the provision of capacity enhancing vegetable production training to at least 50 farmers. The project is targeting farmers including women and youth in disadvantaged rural/depressed communities of the country.

The key objective of this project is to raise the volume of vegetables on the local market that are produced under covered structures, by not less than 2.0 per cent of the 2017 level by end of 2022 and improve the consistency of production while increasing the incomes and the quality of life for beneficiaries under the project.

The specific objectives are to: 1. Increase the efficiency of vegetable production under covered structures by improving the construction design and irrigation systems of at least 30 structures by end of 2022.

2. Increase capacity building of extension personnel and farmers involved in the production of vegetables under covered structures by the hosting of at least 2 workshops for at least 10 extension personnel and 50 farmers.

Selection Criteria: Beneficiaries will be chosen based on a series of mandatory and secondary criteria as outlined in the application/nomination document. Please review this document before making the application/nomination.

Application/Nomination forms: 1. The forms can be picked up from the Agriculture Department in your District.

2. Download from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Website www.agriculture.gov.bz or Facebook page http://m.facebook.com/maf.gov.bz Submission of forms: 1. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Agriculture Department in your District.

2. Completed forms can be emailed to nccard@agriculture.gov.bz Deadline for Application/Nomination: March 20th, 2021

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THINK ABOUT IT PUP BLOW AWAY UDP-AGAIN Voters of Belize put a whopping on the scandal-ridden, corrupt UDP party again. Municipal election on Wednesday 3rd March saw the UDP chased out of Town Councils in the North, South, East and West. Barely holding on in San Ignacio.

Every other Town Council and Belmopan which had UDP Mayors and Councilors were kicked out and replaced by PUP new comers. Belize City stayed BLU wid Bernard.

This is the legacy of Dean Barrow, the disgraced former Prime Minister who presided over the worst government and most corrupt administration the country has ever seen. The once all powerful UDP has fallen, and fallen hard—flat on its back.

The powerful government of Johnny Briceño has been given even more power with the sweeping election victories in Wednesday’s voting. Voters gambled with this power rather than show any sympathy for the terrible things the UDP did to them and the country. The PUP must now be magnanimous in victory and work hard to help the suffering people of Belize.

Johnny Briceño and his team deserve all the accolades and congratulations they are getting. The people confirm support the Todos Ganamos manifesto pledges and their sacred promise not just to provide land and homes, but to practice good governance and fairness to all, to build back the economy and start to open jobs and free education to a people who have been suffering and need all the help they can get.

A huge factor in the massive defeat inflicted on the UDP was the scandal on top of scandal that kept bubbling out of the bowels of the public service.

The spectacle of Dean Barrow facing a Commission of Inquiry and forced to admit that he approved the unlawful sale of vehicles to the President of the Court of Appeal, former Minister Carla Barnett and Hugo Patt and furniture/ computer to Michael Peyrefitte gave credence to the multitude of whispered wrong doings and corruption.

If they could do this openly with vehicles, imagine what was going on with lands and monies. The worst is yet to come.

A long and hard journey lies ahead. As George Price would have said, “with God’s guidance and the support of the people, we shall overcome.”

ELECTION PETITION-“A FOOLSERRAND” In the discussion on the election coverage, Krem/Channel 7 was reaching the end of its reporting. Left in the studios was the wiley Bill Lindo, Damian Goff and Jules Vasquez.

Jules disappointed with the massive wipe out of the UDPs was making comparisons with previous election upsets.

The discussion was shifted to the Court case in which the UDP is hoping to disqualify Major Bernard Wagner for not being a resident in Belize City.

Jules then dropped this bomb, “they (UDP) sent a fool to do a fool’s errand. Am talking about O.J. Elrigton.” “That matter is going nowhere.”

Bill and Goff agreed.

What a stinging rebuke. They even added “He couldn’t even serve a summons.”

Poor O.J., in the morning he was seen on another channel expounding how he would win the case and Mayor Bernard would be forced to leave office.

Any reading of the law shows the relevant sections are not so simplistic.

A judge will help O.J. to understand.

AND FABER ?

What errand will Faber embark on?

On Tuesday night, Channel 5 allowed opposition leader Patrick Faber unrestricted coverage in which he repeated his self-delusion. The people had turned against the PUP he said.

The PUP had not done anything it promised. People were sorry they had voted for the PUP he said.

Amazingly, Faber pronounced with confidence that the UDP would win all the town councils and Belize City would go red.

He must have almost drop dead one night afterwards. Every Town Council the UDP has was taken away by the voters of the country. Even Benque... Even San Pedro... The results were massive – Corozal went BLU by a wide margin; Orange Walk stayed BLU with huge margins; So did Dangriga and Punta Gorda...

Faber clearly does not appreciate how disgusted the people of Belize have become with what the UDP had done: Corruption on top of corruption.

Abuse of office.

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Waste of precious monies.

The suffering that people were put through.

SOME POLICE ARE TERRORISTS We promised not to report on police misconduct and rogue behavior, but where there is no justice there will be no peace.

Everyone was taken aback when a Mennonites family took to the airwaves to report their harrowing experience two to three weeks ago. Driving home to Spanish Lookout, a vehicle appeared behind them. Thinking it could be robbers or kidnappers they sped up trying to reach home. The vehicle after a while put on its red and blue lights. It was police.

They started shooting. When the family stopped they were dragged out their vehicle and everyone beaten. The disgusted family reported to the media they had lost all faith in the police after that nightmare experience.

In Belize City a few nights ago, the enclave called jungle on Pickstock Street got another taste of police criminal behavior. In front of their eyes, police started beating and abusing one of the young men, the onlookers reacted angrily. Lo and behold, the police pulled their guns. One young man got shot in his face, and a child got shot in her groin. The commissioner, an expert at justifying police called it self-defense.

Unknown to the media, Monday morning, bright and early a father and son left San Felipe Village in Orange Walk to do their daily sales of food at Shipyard. A vehicle started tailing them. They become suspicious.

They sped up. The vehicle sped up. No license plate, heavily tinted. Bang!

Bang! Bang! Shots are busting. The father gets shot. His vehicle stop.

Out comes the robbers, no it’s the police. They drag out father and son and beat the s…out of them.

After the father is taken to Orange Walk hospital, he is taken straight away to the police station where he is detained for hours then charged for assaulting police and sent home to relive his nightmare.

“Houston-we have a problem.”

ARCHBISHOP WRITES A BOOK The second highest prelate in the Anglican religion has written a book.

Archbishop Stephen Cattrell’s book is titled- “Dear England: Finding Hope, Taking Heart, Changing the World”.

It “was not written for Christians but for people who care about the world we live in.”

“We constantly need to reset our compass, which isn’t quite the same thing as losing it, Example, “is there anybody who doesn’t think that it’s a scandal that there are so many homeless people on our streets? But we have learned to live with it. We have learned to accommodate things that we know are wrong which it would be possible to do something about.” “…if we think it’s right that everyone should have health as a matter of right, regardless of ability to pay, shouldn’t it be the same for housing and possibility for a living wage?”

Books are important find time to read.

AND POETRY TOO “You, created only a little lower than The angles, have crouched too long in The bruising darkness Have lain too long Facedown in ignorance Your mouths spilling words Armed for slaughters.”

From the poem ‘On the Pulse of Morning’

by Maya Angelu BOB MARLEY The iconic reggae groups was made up of Bob Marley, Peter Josh and Bunny Weiler. Bunny has now joined Bob and Tosh in the great beyond, he died Tuesday at age 73.

ROWLAND PARKS We all miss Amandala journalist Rowland Parks. He has been stricken with cataracts and Glaucoma. He is hoping to reach Cuba or Taiwan which have the technology to deal with glaucoma. He is waiting on social security to do the right thing which is a frustrating experience. They move at the speed of bocotora.

Get well Rowland.

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La Niña Roars, Unleashing Fire, Drought and Floods Worldwide

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2020, according to insurer Munich Re. Many of those violent storms were fueled, at least in part, by global warming. Yet so far there isn’t any evidence climate change has changed La Nina, Michelle L’Heureux, a forecaster at the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said. Studies suggest it could have an impact by the end of the century.

Now, La Niña is extending the pain as it roils weather across the globe. While the southern U.S. from California to Florida is drying out, rains are flooding parts of East Asia.

“This is a hallmark of La Niña,” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of the U.S. Climate Prediction Center. “It is a general shift of the storm track with a wetter signal across the north and drier signal across the south.”

La Niña is part of a cycle that sees the Pacific’s surface range from warm to cool and back again every three to seven years.

Known as El Nino Southern Oscillation, or ENSO among researchers and meteorologists, it sets off a series of relatively predictable reactions in global weather that often form the foundation of seasonal forecasts across the continents, as well as outlooks for the Indian monsoon, and hurricanes in the Atlantic.

Temperature anomalies in the Pacific Source: National Weather Service Note: Temperature anomalies measured in the Nino 3.4 region

Brian K. Sullivan, Mira Rojanasakul

8-9 minutes In the American West, the drought that paved the way for 2020’s hellscape of wildfires is poised to be even worse this year. Fanning the flames: La Niña.

The weather pattern has reached the peak of its power, wreaking havoc on a world already reeling from an unprecedented string of extreme weather brought on by climate change. Characterized by a cooling of the equatorial Pacific, La Niña triggers an atmospheric reaction that roils commodities markets across the globe—parching cropland in some areas while bringing a flood of rain to others.

Palmer Drought Severity Index for November, U.S. West Source: NOAA Note: The Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) is a standardized measure, ranging from about -10 (dry) to +10 (wet) with values below -3 representing severe to extreme drought.

In the U.S. West, the biggest threat is drought. Even as long-awaited rain falls this week, water scarcity plagues 78% of 11 western states, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. January should be California’s wettest month, bringing an end to fire season with frequent rain along the coast and valleys and snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. But with La Niña steering the winter away from the state, fire season now seems to be limitless. A record 4.2 million acres burned in the state in 2020, and the threat still hasn’t abated. At least a dozen blazes erupted this month as dry gusts rattled the southern half of the state.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor “The impacts of La Niña should linger through spring, specifically, with conditions continuing across the drought-plagued West, unfortunately,” said Todd Crawford, chief meteorologist at The Weather Company.

La Nina has peaked as the world is already reeling from a deluge of extreme weather, including a record number of Atlantic storms, an all-time high acreage burn in California and one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded. Weather-related disasters cost the world about $210 billion in

NOTICE Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is pleased to announce the holding of an Extraordinary General Meeting at the BEL Training Room, Belize City, Belize on Friday, March 12, 2021 commencing at 2:00 p.m.

The Quarantine (Prevention of the Spread of Infectious Disease) (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020, as amended by S.I. 9 of 2021, remain in force at the time of writing and restrict gatherings to no more than 10 persons. Consequently, the number of shareholders who can attend the meeting at the physical venue is restricted.

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

Shareholders may choose (and we encourage you to exercise this right) to appoint your Proxy or you can simply appoint the Company’s CEO or the Corporate Secretary as your Proxy to represent you at the EGM. Furthermore, the Company will provide virtual access to the meeting for Shareholders and their Proxies who are unable to attend.

Pre-registration for virtual attendance commences on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Shareholders may do so either by visiting the Company’s website at www.bel.com.bz/EGM or by contacting BEL’s Securities Officer at 227-0954 extension 1512 for assistance.

7 MAR

Russia’s Vaccine Is Safe and Effective, Published Study Shows

By Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times A peer-reviewed article in The Lancet shows the vaccine has an impressive 91.6 percent efficacy rate against the virus and is completely protective against severe cases of Covid-19.

MOSCOW — Russia cleared a hurdle in its vaccine rollout on Monday with the publication in the respected British medical journal The Lancet of late-stage trial results showing that the country’s Sputnik V vaccine is safe and highly effective.

The publication is sure to buoy the Russian government’s promotion of the vaccine at home and around the world, strengthening the Kremlin’s hand in vaccine diplomacy with a credible endorsement of the product’s safety.

Russia drew criticism from Western experts when it approved the vaccine for emergency use in August — before latestage trials had even begun — and started vaccinations that month.

Moscow claimed victory in the vaccine race, as it had decades earlier in the space race with the launch of the Sputnik satellite, though at the time other vaccines were further along in testing. In the end, its politicized rollout only served to deepen skepticism.

The peer-reviewed article published Tuesday cleared those doubts. It showed the vaccine had an impressive efficacy rate of 91.6 percent against the virus and was completely protective against severe forms of Covid-19.

“The development of the Sputnik V vaccine has been criticized for unseemly haste, corner cutting, and an absence of transparency,” two independent researchers, Ian Jones of the University of Reading and Polly Roy with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, wrote in a commentary published in The Lancet.

Your Coronavirus Tracker: We’ll send you the latest data for places you care about each day.

“But the outcome reported here,” they continued, “is clear and the scientific principle of vaccination is demonstrated.”

Their commentary did note that the design of the Russian vaccine, which relies on a genetically modified cold virus and is similar to half a dozen others including those made by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, is difficult to mass produce.

Though quick out of the gate with regulatory approval, Russia has lagged in mass production and actual vaccinations, the process that in fact protects people from illness and death.

The Russian financial company promoting the vaccine has said about two million people have been inoculated with Sputnik V worldwide, far fewer than with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

The company, the Russian Direct Investment Fund, does not break down the vaccinations by country. But of the two million vaccinations, at least hundreds of thousands have been in countries outside of Russia, suggesting the government has quietly prioritized exports.

While beneficial for speeding global immunity to the disease, the policy has also reaped public relations and diplomatic benefits for the Russian government, even as residents of many provincial Russian cities still do not have access to shots. On Monday, for example, the authorities in the Leningrad region in northwest Russia said supplies had run out.

So far, 15 other countries, including Argentina, Hungary and Serbia, have approved the Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use.

“Publication in The Lancet today really shows that Sputnik V is the vaccine for all mankind,” Kirill Dmitriev, the director of the

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Russian Direct Investment Fund, said in a statement. “Today is a great victory.”

The vaccine is one of three that have completed late-stage trials showing an efficacy rate above 90 percent, along with the shots made by Pfizer and Moderna.

The version of the Russian vaccine tested in the trials must be shipped and stored at difficult-to-manage temperatures below about zero degrees Fahrenheit. The Russian ministry of health has also approved a freeze-dried version that can be stored in a refrigerator. Russia is marketing Sputnik V at a price of about $10 per dose for the two-shot vaccine.

The clinical trial conducted in Moscow late last year on about 20,000 volunteers showed only side effects commonly associated with vaccines, such as headaches or mild fevers.

The researchers determined that no

so-called adverse events, or serious medical problems among the trial participants, were associated with the vaccine. In total, they found 70 serious medical episodes in 68 people in the trial, in both the placebo and vaccine group.

Notably, two people who were administered the vaccine died of Covid-19 following illnesses that began days after the first injection. The researchers said both people were likely infected before the trial began and fell ill before the vaccine had time to generate antibodies to the coronavirus.

The “disease had progressed before any immunity from the vaccine developed,” they wrote. The Russian authors of The Lancet article also noted the trial in Moscow lacked ethnic diversity to ensure the vaccine is safe in nonwhite recipients.

A trial of Sputnik V underway now in the United Arab Emirates includes a more diverse study group, the researchers say.

Note: It was announced that Russia is donating 20,000 doses of this vaccine to Belize. Thanks you go out to the Panamanian Ambassador Marta Boza for diplomatic help.

BELIZE BRADCASTING AUTHORITY

GENERAL MANAGER VACANCY

SUMMARY:

To provide effective and efficient management of the BBA Office and maintain a good relationship with the stakeholders in the industry. The General Manager of the BBA will report directly to the Board of Directors of the BBA mainly through the Chairman of the Board.

RESPONSIBILITES: • • • • • • • • • •

Perform duties as Secretary of BBA Board Assist to develop and implement strategies to improve broadcasting regulations Assist with management of the BBA operations.

Ensure that updated records of all Broadcasters are kept Collection of revenue (license fees, etc.)

Record minutes of BBA Board meetings Take appropriate action on minutes of the meetings.

Responsible for the proper accounting of the operations of the office Prepare management reports.

All other duties assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

• Minimum of three (3) years or equivalent in management experience.

• Technical experience in television, radio and broadcasting is an asset.

• Being bilingual is an asset.

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE Interested persons should send a letter of application along with their Curriculum Vitae and letters of reference by March 19, 2021, to: Chairman Belize Broadcasting Authority belize.broadcastingauthority@outlook.com

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS Application/nomination of farmer or producer to participate in the Honey Production Redevelopment Support Project (Honey Project)

SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND

Project Country: Belize Financing Institution: CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) Executing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Project Name: Belize Honey Production Redevelopment Support Project (Honey Project) The Belize Grant Financing No. BZE/G0008

JOB VACANCY

The Investment Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) is a quasi-governmental body that waswas es- es Social Fund (BSIF) is a quasi-governmental body that tablished by the Government of Belize (GOB) in 1996 with the passage of the Social the Government of Belize (GOB) in 1996 with the passage of the Social Investment Fu Investment Fund Act. The BSIF is designed to contribute to the reduction of poverty in A grant agreement, Component 3 of Belize 2nd Cycle Country Assistance Program, BSIF is designed to contribute to the reduction of poverty in both urban and rural a was signed on 21st November 2018 between the Government of Belize and the CARICOM both urban and rural areas through the delivery of small-scale community sub-projthe delivery of ects. small-scale sub-projects.

The entity assists poor local Develop Fund (CDF). The project is geared towards the provision of capacity building to The entitycommunity assists poor local communities in identifying their problems and in com new and existing beekeepers in Good Beekeeping Practices and other related topics. whichand interventions they need as solutions.

The fund they has implemented nuidentifying theirdeciding problems in deciding which interventions need as solution The overall objective of the Project is for the expansion of the honey production merous sub-projects under various sectors including water and sanitation, health, has and implemented numerous sub-projects under various sectors including water an subsector in Belize, targeting the delivery of new and additional capabilities to women economic infrastructure, education, social services and organizational strengthening. disadvantage youth to reap the advantages of employment and empowerment through health, economic infrastructure, education, social services and organizational strength sector specific knowledge acquisition.

BSIF is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Administrative As-

BSIF is seekingsistant. to recruit an individual to fill the position of Administrative Assista The specific objectives are to: 1. Increase rural livelihood opportunities through beekeeping in farming communities especially among women and youth.

Job Summary: Job Summary: 2. Increase national production and productivity of beekeeping.

• The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for receptionist duties, welcom3. Increase the quality of honey and honey products through the promotion of  The Administrative Assistant for receptionist duties, w ing of persons to the BSIFwill Officebe andresponsible updating and safekeeping of all documentastandards and good manufacturing practices.

Selection Criteria: Beneficiaries will be chosen based on a series of mandatory and secondary criteria as outlined in the application/nomination document. Please review this document before making the application/nomination.

tion BSIF relatingOffice to sub-projects that are implemented

by BSIF. of all documentatio persons to the and updating and safekeeping sub-projects that are implemented by BSIF. Qualifications & Experience:

QUALIFICATION: An Associate Degree in the Arts, Business Studies or related field.

Qualifications & Experience: • PREFERED EXPERIENCE: Application/Nomination forms:  QUALIFICATION: AnAtAssociate Degree in the Arts, Business 1. The forms can be pickup from the Agriculture Department in your District.

o least four years’ experience in the required field Studies or rela 2. Downloaded from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise website  PREFERED EXPERIENCE: • GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: www.agriculture.gov.bz or Facebook page http://m.facebook.com/maf.gov.bz o Good command of the English o At least four years’ experience in thelanguage required field o Good written and verbal communication skills  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Submission of forms: o Proficient in keyboarding, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and MS 1. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Agriculture Department in your District. o Good command of the English language Publisher 2. Completed forms can be email to nccard@agriculture.gov.bz o Good written and verbal communication skills o Excellent telephone skills and customer service skills a must.

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Comfortable with emails, text messages, reprographic equipment o Proficient in keyboarding, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and MS Deadline for Application/Nomination: March 20th, 2021 o Excellent interpersonal skills o Excellent skills customer service skills team a must. o telephone Positive attitude to and get along with a high performance

BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL

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o Comfortable with emails, text messages, reprographic equipment Primary Duties and Responsibilities: o Excellent interpersonal skills o Ensure efficient and professional operation of office; exercise discretion o Positive attitude to get along with a high performance team and diplomacy at all times.

o Perform general administrative functions, i.e. make phone calls, screen incoming calls, photocopy/scan documents, maintain and update files, HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED a statutory body formed and maintain file log, review and prioritize internal/external mail as registered under the Credit Union Act, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize,Primary Revised Duties and Responsibilities: requested. Assisting the Office Assistants to ensure that Edition 2000, and whose registered office is situated at No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize o Ensure efficient and professional operation of office; discretion and d correspondences are delivered and retrieved on aexercise timely basis.

City, Belize District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power ofall times. o Facilitate BSIF staff with travel arrangements as per schedule. sale as Mortgagee under and by virtue of a Deed of Mortgage registered atothePerform general o Assist in planning and functions, organizing Human Resources (HR) calls, events and inc administrative i.e. make phone screen Land Titles Unit between VEENA SADARANGANI of the one part and HRCU activities. photocopy/scan documents, maintain and update files, maintain file log, o Assist with presentations and presentation materials for the Office of the other part. prioritize internal/external mail asDirector. requested. Assisting the Office Assistants t Manager or Executive are delivered andofretrieved on afor timely basis. o Recording and tracking leave of absence staff and Social Security HRCU will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publicationcorrespondences sick benefit. o Facilitate BSIF staff with travel arrangements as per schedule. of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below. o Other administrative duties as indicated by the Office the activitie

o Assist in planning and organizing Human Resources (HR)Manager eventsforand effective functioning of the BSIF and as indicated by the supervisor.

ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer

o Assist with presentations and presentation materials for the Office Manager

Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may beDirector.

Supervisor: Office Manager, Social Investment Fund obtained.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT FREEHOLD piece or parcel of land situate along the East Coast of Turneffe Island, Belize District, Belize comprising 50 Acres of land and being more particularly delineated and described as shown on Plan of Survey by J.A. Keith being Entry No. 11040 Register No. 18 and shown on Plan No. 1315 of 2007, attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1315 of 2007 dated the 8th day of January 2008, lodged at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

DATED this 15th February 2021 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

Proposed Salary: Negotiable based on qualification and experience. The successful candidate will be employed on a full time contractual basis and stationed at BSIF’s Office in Belmopan. The initial contract period shall be two (2) years, extendable by mutual agreement in accordance with prevailing Belize legislation as well as results of his/her performance appraisal.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: Monday, March 29th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Kindly submit One (1) original and two (2) hard copies of CV, complete with cover letter, copies of degree/certificates to: Executive Director Belize Social Investment Fund Constitution Drive Belmopan Belize, Central America william.lamb@sifbelize.org CC to: nellie.trench@sifbelize.org ruby.pascascio@sifbelize.org Re: Administrative Assistant

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2021 International, Editor’s Choice

By Fareed Zakaria, CNN February 18, 2021 The pandemic may feel as if it will never end, but a patchwork conclusion could begin to unfold this year, University of Edinburgh global public health Professor Devi Sridhar writes for The Guardian. Most likely, normalcy will return first to wealthy countries with plenty of test-andtrace resources, vaccine doses, and capacity to administer them.

“Within the next six to eight months,” those countries could see “the reopening of schools, restaurants bars and gyms, and the return of live music festivals and sports events. Firefighting would still be needed for any outbreaks, but these could be localised and short.” International travel restrictions would need to stay, Sridhar suggests, as new variants crop up around the world.

“The pandemic is unlikely to end abruptly, but rather slowly, country by country, as each one increases its control over Covid-19, and pushes the virus towards elimination levels,” Sridhar writes. “Rich nations will achieve this through testing, vaccines (including continually redesigning and redeploying them) and better treatments. Poorer countries will struggle to catch up and will face repeated waves and flare-ups until they get the support required for good control. Sadly, this is the story of global health: problems that are managed and then quickly forgotten by the rich parts of the world, such as measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and polio, remain major, continuing problems in the poorer parts.”

The New Vaccine Problem: Demand Then again, as the world continues to struggle with vaccine supply, a long-anticipated demand problem seems to be emerging.

Israel has raced ahead of the rest of the world with vaccinations, but Joshua Mitnick writes for Foreign Policy that with the eager and eligible having already gotten their shots, the rest of the public is showing at least some hesitancy to be injected. “Though the vaccine is now available to all citizens over the age of 16, daily injections were down nearly 39 percent on Feb. 13 from the peak in January, according to the Israeli Health Ministry,” Mitnick writes.

Inducements are being considered: “Israel’s cabinet on Monday evening approved a ‘green passport’ program restricting entry to gyms, cultural events, swimming pools, and hotels to people with

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Forecasting the Pandemic’s End

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vaccination certificates. Private companies might be allowed to restrict entry to their offices based on such certificates. But such measures would surely face court challenges in Israel, and it’s not clear how they would hold up to scrutiny.” In France, Barbara Casassus writes for Science, there is some hope that a random (but geographically representative) citizens’ assembly can produce recommendations for how to reassure citizens about vaccines.

These headlines raise a question, as Mitnick poses it: What if widely available vaccines don’t, in fact, lead to herd immunity?

Insights, analysis and must reads from CNN’s Fareed Zakaria and the Global Public Square team, compiled by Global Briefing editor Chris Good

NOTICE BOATMAN

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Marine Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females, able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post.

Reports to: Chief Marine Pilot Summary of Responsibilities: The primary duty of the Boatman shall be to safely assist navigation of the vessel along with the Boat Captain.

Job Responsibilities: 1. Proper care, preservation and maintenance are taken of mooring lines, life belt, anchors and other related equipment.

2. All matters related to deck seamanship including safe loading and unloading of the vessel, swab deck, cleaning interior and exterior of vessels on a daily basis or as required by the Captain or the Marine Clerk/Marine Department.

3. Be required to paint and assist in repairs, refit program and servicing of vessels.

4. Assist with the mooring and unmooring of the vessel.

5. Act as lookout when underway.

6. Assist in the refueling of vessel.

7. Any other duties assigned from time to time of a related nature.

Job Qualifications/Requirement: • Minimum High School Diploma.

• 3 years experience boat handling.

• Work flexible hours (inclusive of night duties).

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • • • • •

Knowledge of marine craft communication and problem –solving skills.

Must have the ability to adapt to changing conditions and respond to emergency situations.

Ability to swim.

Team Oriented.

Be Punctual.

Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure).

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers.

Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, March 12, 2021.

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QUARTERLY INFORMATION OF CREDIT QUARTERLYFINANCIAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF CREDIT UNIONSUNIONS REGISTERED UNDER THE CREDIT UNIONS REGISTERED UNDER THE CREDIT UNIONS ACT ACT Quarter Ending: December Quarter Ending: 31 31 December 2020 2020

OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT POSITION OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Holy Redeemer Francis Holy Redeemer St. St. FrancisXavier Xavier Credit Credit UnionUnion Credit CreditUnion Union

BZ$'000

John's La Inmaculada Spanish Lookout Toledo St. Teacher's Martin's St.St. John's La Inmaculada Blue CreekBlue Creek Spanish Lookout St. Martin's Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union

ASSETS ces Due from Banks Cash and Balances Due from Banks curities/Investments Government Securities/Investments Total Loans oan Loss Reserves Less: Specific Loan Loss Reserves Net Loans Net) Fixed Assets (Net) S Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS

238,088 238,088 122,938 122,938 297,672 297,672 (17,580) (17,580) 280,092 280,092 13,151 13,151 654,268 654,268

12,202 12,202 3,204 3,204 86,779 86,779 (2,173) (2,173) 84,606 84,606 5,355 5,355 748 748 106,115 106,115

22,975 22,975 11,601 11,601 58,169 58,169 (3,547) (3,547) 54,622 54,622 5,235 5,235 334 334 94,767 94,767

17,981 17,981 8,807 8,807 51,247 51,247 (4,355) (4,355) 46,892 46,892 2,528 2,528 355 355 76,563 76,563

17,373 121 57,655 (1,015) 56,640 1,084 189 75,407

17,373 24,221 121 2,000 57,655 46,563 (1,015) 56,640 46,563 1,084 739 189 75,407 73,523

24,221 9,695 2,000 1,242 46,563 21,496 (532) 46,563 20,964 739 2,585 354 73,523 34,840

9,695 3,281 1,242 143 21,496 17,766 (532) (475) 20,964 17,291 2,585 2,100 354 198 34,840 23,013

& CAPITAL ts LIABILITIES & CAPITAL ts Demand Deposits Savings Deposits Time Deposits Share Deposits s Total Deposits o Banks Balances Due toInstitutions Banks o Other Financial Balances DueUnion to Other Financial Institutions o Other Credit Balances Due to Other Credit Union Other Liabilities LITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES

3,720 17,7283,720 17,728 58,424 58,424 464,110 464,110 543,982 543,982 1,070 - 1,070 1,930 - 1,930 546,982 546,982

5,008 5,008 5,843 5,843 64,436 64,436 75,287 75,287 2,149 2,149 1,288 1,288 78,724 78,724

7,163 7,163 -11,121 11,121 62,841 62,841 81,125 81,125 - 111 111 345 345 1,237 1,237 82,818 82,818

7,345 7,345 401 401 50,757 50,757 58,503 58,503 1,135 1,135 59,638 59,638

62,094 2,854 64,948 26 64,974

62,094 15,319 2,854 28,529 - 20,245 64,948 - 64,093 26 2 64,974 64,095

15,319 28,529 2,208 20,245 241 23,018 64,093 25,467 --- 2 988 64,095 26,455

2,014 2,208 -241 2,101 23,018 14,099 25,467 18,214 37 19 -988 436 26,455 18,706

EQUITY Share Capital ofit/(Loss) Reserves oss Reserve Current Year Profit/(Loss) on Account General Loan Loss Reserve AL Asset Revaluation Account TOTAL CAPITAL LITIES & CAPITAL

5,212 82,6115,212 19,463 82,611 - 19,463 107,285 107,285 654,268

2,222 20,921 2,222 3,743 20,921 3,743 505 27,391 505 27,391 106,115

3,202 7,448 3,202 7,448 944 944 - 355 11,949 355

11,949 94,767

1,804 1,804 12,450 12,450 2,594 2,594 77 77 16,925 16,925 76,563

8 8,496 1,929 10,433

8 8,496 8,738 1,929 56 634 10,433 9,428 75,407

8,738 1,87256 634 4,165 803 -9,428 1,545

8,385 73,523

1,872 4,165 86 803 3,510 711 1,545 8,385 4,307 34,840

654,268

106,115

94,767

76,563

75,407

73,523

34,840

23,013

TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL

OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME e e Interest Income ncome Interest Expense come Net Interest Income xpense Non-Interest Income g Income Non-Interest Expense Expense) Net Operating Income Loss) Other Income (Expense) Net Income (Loss)

Holy Redeemer St. Francis Xavier CreditHoly Union Union Redeemer Credit St. Francis Xavier

11,661 2,311 Credit Union Credit Union 1,017 79 11,661 2,311 10,644 2,230 1,017 79 219 164 10,644 2,230 1,520 1,053 164 9,344 219 1,342 1,053 - 1,520 9,344 1,342 9,344 1,342 9,344 1,342 Holy Redeemer St. Francis Xavier NDICATORS Credit Union Credit Union Holy Redeemer St. Francis Xavier FINANCIAL INDICATORS ate (Interest rate used as an index in pricing a Credit Union Credit Union n) 12.00% 12.00% Base Lending Rate (Interest rate used as an index in pricing a tgage Rate 9.00% 12.00% credit union loan) 12.00% 12.00% g Rate (Annualized) 9.68% 9.17% Residential Mortgage Rate 9.00% 12.00% t Rate (Annualized) 0.76% 0.26% Average Lending Ratefor (Annualized) 9.68% 9.17% ate ($5,000/$10,000 3 months) 0.00% 2.25% Average Deposit Rate (Annualized) nches/Agencies 0.76% 0.26%4 1 Fixed Deposit Rate ($5,000/$10,000 for 3 months) 0.00% 2.25% QUACY Number of Branches/Agencies 1 4 l Capital/Total Assets 11.65% 13.39% otal Deposits 16.14% 31.41% CAPITAL ADEQUACY Net Institutional Capital/Total Assets 11.65% 13.39% Total Capital/Total Deposits 16.14% 31.41% otal Deposits 43.04% 17.22% atutory Requirement 55,142 8,161 LIQUIDITY ll) Statutory Liquid Assets 178,971 4,802 Liquid Assets/Total Deposits 43.04% 17.22%

Liquid Asset Statutory Requirement TY Excess (Shortfall) Statutory Liquid Assets orming Loans (Net of Specific Loan Loss l Loans ASSET QUALITY Reserves and Provisions/Total Total Non-Performing Loans (Net Loans of Specific Loan Loss

55,142 178,971

3.24% 5.91%

8,161 4,802

1.00% 2.50%

St. John's Credit Union St. John's

La Inmaculada Blue Creek Spanish Lookout St. Martin's Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union La Inmaculada Blue Creek Spanish Lookout St. Martin's Toledo Teacher's 1,820 1,394 1,040 Credit Union 1,675 Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union 669 138 76 608 653 23 1,675 1,820 1,394 1,040 669 595 1,537 1,742 786 387 646 138 76 608 653 23 26 225 26 13 138 1,5371,209 1,742 786 387 646 568 694 264 244 428 - 327 225 1,273 26 13 138 242 548 155 356 1,209 694 264 244 428 460 327327 1,273 1,273 548 356 351 549 155 155 355 327 1,273 549 155 355 351 St. John's La Inmaculada Blue Creek Spanish Lookout St. Martin's Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union St. John's La Inmaculada Blue Creek Spanish Lookout St. Martin's Toledo Teacher's Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union Credit Union 12.00% 12.00% 8.00% 9.00% 12.00% 12.00% 12.00% 8.00% 9.00% 12.00% 12.00% 12.00% 11.23% 8.00% 12.00% 12.00% 9.67% 9.25% 9.00% 9.14% 10.35% 12.00% 12.00% 0.44% 8.00% 12.00% 12.00% 0.67% 3.18% 9.00% 4.75% 0.38% 9.67% 11.23% 2.50% 9.25% 10.35% 10.80% 1.25% 0.00% 9.14% 6.00% 1.00% 0.67% 3 0.44% 3.18% 0.38% 0 0.55% 1 1 0 4.75% 1.25% 2.50% 0.00% 6.00% 1.00% 0.00% 3 1 0 0 1 1 11.50% 10.82% 11.23% 11.96% 12.08% 13.57% 24.50% 13.09% 13.72% 29.77% 11.50% 10.82% 11.23% 11.96% 12.08% 13.23% 13.57% 24.50% 13.09% 13.72% 29.77% 19.74% 28.88% 33.60% 24.32% 37.21% 38.96% 8,526 6,130 6,341 7,137 2,534 14,900 9,456 37.21% 16,714 7,389 28.88% 33.60% 13,524 24.32% 38.96% 18.36%

8,526 14,900

6,130 13,524

2.04% 6.10%

Reserves)/Total Loans 3.24% 1.00% 2.04% TRUCTURE Total Loan Loss Reserves and Provisions/Total Loans 5.91% 2.50% 6.10% Total Assets 83.14% 70.95% 85.60% tal Assets 45.50% 81.78% 61.38% FINANCIAL STRUCTURE Total Deposits/Total Assets 83.14% 70.95% 85.60% TY (Annualized) Total Loans/Total Assets 45.50% 81.78% 61.38% ts (%) 4.03% 4.64% 1.33% y (%) 24.04% 18.39% 10.16% PROFITABILITY (Annualized) come/Adjusted Operating Income 97.98% 93.17% 100.00% Return onOperating Assets (%) Income 4.03% 4.64% 1.33% e/Adjusted 9.37% 3.34% 8.97% Return on Equity (%) 24.04% 18.39% 10.16% Net Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income 97.98% 93.17% 100.00% Interest Expense/Adjusted Operating Income 3.34% section 58(1)(c) 8.97% obtained from Credit Union Returns submitted to the Central Bank of 9.37% Belize as required under of the Credit

6,341 9,456

2.36% 8.50%

2.36% 8.50%

76.41% 66.93%

76.41% 66.93% 4.51% 20.86% 88.57% 4.51% 3.87% 20.86% 88.57% 3.87%Act. Unions

Notes: 1. Figures were obtained from Credit Union Returns submitted to the Central Bank of Belize as required under section 58(1)(c) of the Credit Unions Act.

7,137 16,714

2,534 7,389

1,958 1,386

0.00% 0.00%

1.19% 2.47%

0.00% 0.00%

1.19% 2.47% 87.17% 63.33%

2.39% 2.67% 73.10% 61.70%

87.17% 63.33% 3.47%

73.10% 61.70% 1.21%

79.15% 77.20% 3.09%

-1.68% 1.76%

-1.68% 1.76% 86.13% 76.46% 3.47% 25.14% 96.77% 74.86%

86.13% 76.46%

25.14% 96.77% 74.86% 1.21% 9.41% 96.79% 163.43%

9.41% 96.79% 3.09% 163.43% 13.67% 82.35% 3.06%

13.67% 82.35% 4.10% 3.06% 22.65% 70.11% 3.27%

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF DOMESTIC BANKS LICENSED UNDER THE DOMESTIC BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT Quarter Ending: 31 December 2020 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS Cash and Balances Due from Banks Securities/Investments Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets (Securities/Investments) Net Securities/Investments Total Loans Less: Specific Loan Loss Provisions Net Loans Property, Plant and Equipment (Net of Accumulated Depreciation) Other Assets Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets Net Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Demand Deposits Savings/Cheque Deposits Savings Deposits Time Deposits Total Deposits Balances Due to Banks Balances Due to Central Bank Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY Paid-Up Capital & Unimpaired Reserves Retained Earnings Current Year Profit/(Loss) General Loan Loss Reserves Asset Revaluation Account TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income/(Loss) Non-Interest Income Non-Interest Expense Net Operating Income/(Loss) Other Income (Expense) Business Tax NET INCOME/(LOSS)

FINANCIAL INDICATORS Base Lending Rate (Interest rate used as an index in pricing bank loan) Residential Mortgage Rate² Weighted Average Lending Rate Average Lending Rate (Annualized) Weighted Average Fixed Deposit Rate Average Deposit Rate (Annualized) Fixed Deposit Rate ($5,000/$10,000 for 3 months) Number of Branches/Agencies 12-MONTH AVERAGES Average Loans Average Deposits Average Assets Average Equity CAPITAL ADEQUACY Capital/Risk Weighted Assets (The legal requirement is 9%) Capital/Deposits LIQUIDITY Net Loans/Deposits Liquid Assets Statutory Requirement Excess/(Shortfall) Statutory Liquid Assets ASSET QUALITY Non Performing Loans(Net of Specific Provisions)/Loans Total Loan Loss Reserves and Provisions/Total Loans

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.*

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LTD.

295,906 151,878 151,878 939,014 (31,386) 907,628 32,153 15,764 15,764 1,403,329

187,967 231,931 231,931 459,036 (18,536) 440,500 33,379 114,546 (1,532) 113,014 1,006,791

101,879 56,473 56,473 337,096 (8,014) 329,082 33,966 3,781 3,781 525,181

15,335 50,549 (3,010) 47,539 882 876 876 64,632

309,395 539,179 (27,879) 511,300 8,416 16,242 16,242 845,353

447,830 478,699 289,073 1,215,602 13,966 383 19,376 1,249,327

366,485 185,839 260,099 812,423 6,734 149 42,342 861,648

324,353 51,459 67,015 442,827 10,780 13,799 467,406

9,361 125 1,466 31,935 42,887 28 1,436 44,351

406,301 19,377 166,077 58,845 650,600 107,333 18,095 776,028

130,793 6,588 7,590 9,031 154,002

28,000 102,877 5,938 8,328 145,143

35,025 (14,937) (259) 452 20,281

24,152 36,923 3,298 4,952 69,325

1,403,329

1,006,791

64,632

845,353

51,237 (2,272) 5,517 3,293 57,775 525,181

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LTD.

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LTD.

20,994 5,755 15,239 11,051 18,786 7,504 (805) 2,673 4,026

9.00% 7.50% 8.35% 8.29% 3.18% 1.89% 2.50% 12

907,559 1,129,015 1,307,814 146,428

12,828 2,130 10,698 2,404 7,475 5,627 (3,515) 1,962 150

10.00% 7.75% 9.89% 9.66% 1.67% 1.08% 0.75% 11

459,741 788,845 948,896 141,643

7,452 641 6,811 1,540 5,982 2,369 (113) 1,179 1,077

13.00% 6.00% 7.24% 8.18% 0.85% 0.48% 0.50% 11

317,398 457,481 534,386 55,321

976 212 764 199 938 25 408 145 288

5.50% 5.50% 7.11% 6.80% 2.40% 1.97% 2.00% 3

50,223 40,661 62,718 20,735

11,759 1,298 10,461 4,411 6,276 8,596 (2,770) 1,904 3,922

9.00% 12.75% 8.71% 8.55% 1.82% 0.82% 0.55% 9

579,316 618,989 811,540 119,480

15.64% 12.67%

30.90% 17.87%

16.32% 13.05%

65.19% 47.29%

16.53% 10.66%

74.66% 248,464 94,133

54.22% 166,298 142,783

74.31% 93,648 21,644

110.85% 9,248 5,966

78.59% 130,926 159,687

2.36% 3.61%

11.22% 4.98%

0.97% 2.32%

4.68% 6.85%

4.07% 6.09%

PROFITABILITY (Annualized) 0.58% 1.02% 1.03% -2.06% -0.72% Return On Average Assets 5.18% 6.85% 9.97% -6.22% -4.86% Return On Average Equity 57.97% 81.65% 81.56% 79.34% 70.34% Net-Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income 42.03% 18.35% 18.44% 20.66% 29.66% Non-Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income *On 12 January 2019, the Supreme Court ruled in Belize Bank Limited's favour allowing the offsetting of business tax payable from the LCIA award. As at December 2020, busines tax offset totalled $28.43 million.

Notes:

1. Figures were obtained from Bank Returns submitted to the Central Bank of Belize as required under Section 73(2) of the Domestic Banks and Financial Institutions Act. 2. Residential mortgage rates may vary within a range for each bank.

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