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BARROWGANCE

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NO PRICE INCREASE

The Cabinet brief for this week has it clearly: “Cabinet determined that no price increase will be allowed at this time. In addition, Cabinet instructed the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise to engage with the Association of Bakers to ensure other alternatives to minimize the possibility of drastic increases in the price of a 16-ounce pack of bread.”

Prime Minister Briceño picks up his phone and attempts to help an entrepreneur by cutting some RED TAPE at the border. The PM of Belize wants progress to have a chance. The PM of Belize does not want ONE border agent to stifle that progress. A young woman with documentation is hand is being prevented by one person from bringing in a commercial number of flowers.

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National Women’s Commission: Outraged Over Spate of Gender-Based Violence

PM Briceño & Min. Habet Inaugurate Risk Management Excellence In OW

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PM OFFICIAL VISIT TO CUBA Pg. 10

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After trying to rationalize with the border officer, this border officer cuts the PM and the call. DISRESPECT to the max is the only explanation. But maybe it is not his fault...maybe the officer is used to getting his way. Is the officer expecting to get a handout to allow the flowers in? Why would he be upset that the Prime Minister of Belize is calling him? The people in love with efficiency, progress, entrepreneurship and transparency have been taken aback with the latest show of UDP crassness. This UDP crassness has been fed by the Master of Incompetence and Arrogance himself over 13 tempestuous years. Anyone who was NOT red and tried to get a government job after 2008 up to 2020 was met with a solid wall of rejections. This has led to many in the public service having a sense of entitlement. Rabid UDPs placed in government felt they owned the government and people who tried to access service had to pay extra for it. This is as the root of UDP corruption and yet engrained anti-PUP sabotage in the public service. Let us make it clear...the PM has constantly thanked the Public Service for helping Belize move ahead with the work of the people. But

there are some that will not let go of the strings that linked them to their puppet masters. This has led to what we call Barrowgance. They still feel untouchable because probably they have a contract. Some in the Public Service placed by Finnegan, Sista B and other Barrow children are holding on to dear corruption. They now and again rear their ugly heads in the Public Service and move beyond or hold on to Public Service regulation in super bad faith. When these persons are defended by the Public Service president you would think that this is all good. But if the president himself is known to be there due to a Gapi recommendation then what can you expect of him other than sabotage. He is not concerned with the flowers he was concerned only with get his UDP agenda out. Imagine Flowers taking about tone...he is always disrespectful. Always. In this Labour Day weekend, we would like to call on all workers to come in unison. Work for Belize...work for yourself...In a Belize the works for everyone, it means that we all work for Belizeans. The planBelize government is of the people, by the people and for the people. George Price and John Briceño will have it no other way...they serve the people. Join us...

Cabinet Brief Belmopan. 28th April 2022. 10:10 a.m. The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 25th April 2022. ●

Cabinet reviewed the submission by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise for an adjustment to the control price of 16-ounce sliced bread and to approve an increase of 50 percent on the wholesale price. Cabinet determined that no price increase will be allowed at this time. In addition, Cabinet instructed the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise to engage with the Association of Bakers to ensure other alternatives to minimize the possibility of drastic increases in the price of a 16-ounce pack of bread.

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Cabinet gave its recommendation for the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government to introduce the Trade License Bill, 2022. The key element of the proposed bill reflects the guiding principles of reform consistent with government’s agenda to create an enabling and investor friendly business environment and to further empower village councils. Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Tourism & Diaspora Relations to introduce legislation for a Hotel Amnesty Program for unregistered shortterm rental properties. This is to allow for the execution of a registration process for short-term rentals. Approval was granted by Cabinet for the Ministry of Tourism & Diaspora Relations to initiate a formal process of review of the current definitive agreement between government and Belize Island Holdings Limited to improve and facilitate the future growth and development of cruise tourism in Southern Belize. Cabinet gave its recommendation for the introduction of a US$25 million loan motion from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to provide assistance to implement a Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project to be undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise with the assistance of the Social Investment Fund. This project will provide funding support to an estimated 7,300 beneficiaries, including more than 4,300 farm households or more than 17,800 individuals. Finally, Cabinet wishes all Belizean workers a safe and happy Labour Day.

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Continued from page 1 In an anti-people move...the Belize Baker’s Association(whoever they are) decided to raise prices on the people’s bread. Imagine if they had that power what they would do. Some ten years ago, this same association unilaterally raised the price of bread...the 16-ounce which is controlled. Already many of their

pieces of breads are out of reach of many people and now they pretend to make the price-controlled loaf unreachable to many more. Cabinet had to chime on and reject their request which in many corners of Belize had already been taken as gospel. But no can do...again the planBelize Cabinet had to side with the people of Belize.

Government of Belize High Level Delegation Meets with Multilateral Development Banks, U.S. Government Agencies and Canadian Government Officials At IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. Belmopan. April 27, 2022. The Hon. Christopher Coye, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment led a high-level delegation of Belizean officials including Mr. Joseph Waight, Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Kareem Michael, Governor, Central Bank of Belize, Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Economic Development, and Ambassador Lynn Young, Belize’s Ambassador to the USA and Canada, to Washington, D.C., between April 19-22, 2022, where they held a series of meetings with senior representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank (WB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the U.S.’s Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The Belize delegation also met with senior representatives from the U.S. Treasury and the Office of Comptroller of Currency, and further held a bilateral meeting with the Canadian Government’s Minister of International Development, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan. At the invitation of the IMF, Minister Coye gave remarks on Belize’s experience and approach on pursuing fiscal consolidation while maintaining social cohesion at the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Director’s meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors. Similarly, at the invitation of the World Bank, Minister Coye gave remarks on the acute challenges faced by the Caribbean at the World Bank Managing Director’s meeting of Caribbean Governors. The objectives of the mission were to: (i) build deeper relationships between Belize and its various multilateral and bilateral partners; (ii) update its partners on Belize’s experience and way forward; (iii) address ongoing challenges including correspondent banking relationships and financial de-risking; (iv) emphasize national priorities including education, MSME support, energy/electricity costs, poverty alleviation, climate

resiliency and debt sustainability; (v) discuss ongoing and pipeline projects and (vi) enlist further support of its partners, by way of financial and technical assistance, to address Government’s priorities and progress its Plan Belize initiatives. Belize’s delegation was well-received by all its multilateral who endorsed the stellar efforts of this administration and indicated their willingness to make available meaningful financial and technical resources in support of Belize’s sustainable economic and human development in numerous areas including education, digitization, renewable energy and carbon credits framework development. On behalf of the government and people of Belize, Minister Coye expressed his appreciation to our multilateral, bilateral and private sector partners for their continuing commitment to Belize.

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EDITORIAL IT’S THE WALK NOT THE TALK THAT MATTERS

his last week was plagued by too many reports of abuse against women. These range from sexual abuse of minors to grotesque attacks with knives and there was unfortunately another life lost to repeated Gender-Based Violence. Too many of our women and girls are living under a cloud of oppression and abuse. According to statistics, a third of Belizean women, one in three, will suffer abuse during their lifetime. During her last tenure as Minister of Human Development, Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia made ground-breaking strides in the legislature for the protection of women and children, not just in Belize but in the region. The priorities of the UDP clearly are not now, nor have they ever been, aligned with the protection and advancement of women in Belizean society. Such has clearly been demonstrated by the actions of their pseudo leadership and at their recent leadership convention. It was Benjamin Franklin who said that “well done is better than well said.” Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño has shown with concrete actions that he values the contributions of women. He has increased the number of women who serve as Chief Executive Officers in Ministries. Under his leadership, the Attorney General, the Solicitor General, the Director of Public Prosecutions, The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate are all women. Women, and in particular single mothers are preferential beneficiaries of the affordable housing program across the entire country. The Briceño administration has championed multiple initiatives that target women-led entrepreneurship with incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises. Women in agriculture have also been beneficiaries of programs that encourage their participation and increase. The UDP and their flunkies bereft of any grievances to air have been hard at work stirring up some trouble. The fact is that most Belizeans are generally not satisfied with the quality of the services they receive from public officers. There are certain areas for example where service to customers is for the most part inefficient, tedious, and full of unnecessary bureaucracy. If we are painfully honest, most of us who stand in the long lines at Vital Statistics, Immigration, Lands and even some health services have felt anger, frustration, and impotence at these places. The administrations change, Ministers come and go but the public officers remain. There is complacency, a condescending attitude that some public officers assume when they realize that the laws that govern employment in the public service make them practically immune to disciplinary action, and dismissal. They rest easy knowing that our tax dollars assure them a full salary without the encumbrances of ever having to achieve targets for productivity, customer service, or even attendance. Some public servants take their biases to work just this week this was woefully on display as another frustrated customer stormed the Immigration Department in Belmopan. He can clearly be heard in the recording calling out the officer for having demeaned another person for being transexual. Public officers seem to forget that it takes time, and money for Belizeans to move around sometimes travelling many hours to visit these offices. If we can be honest for just a minute, many Belizeans feel that procedures and processes are often made more difficult by public officers trying to frustrate the public into making arrangements on the side. It is not at all surprising that the same people who fostered and encouraged this culture now stand tall to defend it. When the last Auditor General in her reports found many instances of the same “culture of corruption” or as we call it barrowgance it was not denounced, and it was not remedied. It was simply swept under the rug as so many other things were. The leaders of the public service have tried to paint themselves as the hapless victims of politicians, forced to commit heinous acts of corruption, or simply to look away. All of it in fear of reprisals and in fear of their jobs. Yet, they have been the same ones there through successive administrations, safely shielded by those public service laws which provide them a safety net. It is up to Belizeans to loudly voice their dissatisfaction and to remind the public officers that indeed they are there to serve the public. Their work is paid by taxes which are paid by every single Belizean, and we deserve service which is timely, efficient, and effective.

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IMPORTAN LOS HECHOS, NO LOS DICHOS

a semana pasada hubo demasiadas denuncias de abusos contra las mujeres. Estos van desde abusos sexuales a menores hasta grotescas agresiones con cuchillos, y desgraciadamente se perdió otra vida por la repetida violencia de género. Demasiadas de nuestras mujeres y niñas viven bajo una nube de opresión y abuso. Según las estadísticas, un tercio de las mujeres beliceñas, una de cada tres, sufrirá abusos a lo largo de su vida. Durante su último mandato como ministra de Desarrollo Humano, la ministra Dolores Balderamos García realizó avances pioneros en la legislatura para la protección de las mujeres y los niños, no sólo en Belice sino en la región. Está claro que las prioridades del UDP no están ahora, ni han estado nunca, alineadas con la protección y el progreso de las mujeres en la sociedad beliceña. Así lo han demostrado claramente las acciones de su pseudo liderazgo y en su reciente convención de liderazgo. Fue Benjamin Franklin quien dijo que “lo bien hecho es mejor que lo bien dicho”. El primer ministro, el Honorable John Briceño, ha demostrado con acciones concretas que valora las contribuciones de las mujeres. Ha aumentado el número de mujeres que ocupan puestos de dirección en los ministerios. Bajo su dirección, el Fiscal General, el Procurador General, el Director de la Fiscalía, el Presidente de la Cámara y el Presidente del Senado son todas mujeres. Las mujeres, y en particular las madres solteras, son beneficiarias preferentes del programa de viviendas asequibles en todo el país. El gobierno de Briceño ha defendido múltiples iniciativas dirigidas a la iniciativa empresarial de las mujeres con incentivos para las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas. Las mujeres en la agricultura también han sido beneficiarias de programas que fomentan su participación y aumento. El UDP y sus lacayos, que no tienen ninguna queja que exponer, han estado trabajando duro para crear problemas. El hecho es que la mayoría de los beliceños no están generalmente satisfechos con la calidad de los servicios que reciben de los funcionarios públicos. Hay ciertas áreas, por ejemplo, en las que el servicio a los clientes es en su mayor parte ineficiente, tedioso y lleno de burocracia innecesaria. Seamos dolorosamente sinceros, la mayoría de los que hacemos las largas colas en el Registro Civil, Inmigración, Tierras e incluso en algunos servicios sanitarios hemos sentido rabia, frustración e impotencia en estos lugares. Las administraciones cambian, los ministros van y vienen, pero los funcionarios públicos permanecen. Existe una complacencia, una actitud condescendiente que algunos funcionarios públicos asumen cuando se dan cuenta de que las leyes que rigen el empleo en la administración pública les hacen prácticamente inmunes a las medidas disciplinarias y al despido. Están tranquilos sabiendo que el dinero de nuestros impuestos les asegura un sueldo íntegro sin los gravámenes de tener que alcanzar nunca los objetivos de productividad, servicio al cliente o incluso asistencia. Algunos funcionarios públicos se toman sus prejuicios al trabajo, y esta semana esto se puso de manifiesto cuando otro cliente frustrado irrumpió en el Departamento de Inmigración de Belmopan. En la grabación se le puede escuchar claramente gritando al funcionario por haber degradado a otra persona por ser transexual. Los funcionarios públicos parecen olvidar que a los beliceños les cuesta tiempo y dinero desplazarse, a veces viajando muchas horas para visitar estas oficinas. Si podemos ser honestos por un minuto, muchos beliceños sienten que los procedimientos y procesos son a menudo más difíciles por los funcionarios públicos que tratan de frustrar al público para que participen em movidas chuecas. No es en absoluto sorprendente que las mismas personas que fomentaron y alentaron esta cultura se alcen ahora para defenderla. Cuando la última auditora general demostró en sus informes muchos casos de esta “cultura de la corrupción” o, como la llamamos, de la Barrowgancia, no se denunció ni se puso remedio. Simplemente se barrió debajo de la alfombra como tantas otras cosas. Los dirigentes del servicio público han intentado pintarse a sí mismos como las desventuradas víctimas de los políticos, obligados a cometer atroces actos de corrupción, o simplemente a mirar hacia otro lado. Todo ello por miedo a las represalias y por temor a sus puestos de trabajo. Sin embargo, han sido los mismos a lo largo de las sucesivas administraciones, protegidos por las leyes del servicio público que les proporcionan una red de seguridad. Corresponde a los beliceños expresar en voz alta su descontento y recordar a los funcionarios públicos que, en efecto, están ahí para servir al público. Su trabajo se paga con los impuestos que pagan todos y cada uno de los beliceños, y nos merecemos un servicio puntual, eficiente y eficaz.

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THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMISSION OUTRAGED OVER SPATE OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE The National Women’s Commission (NWC) strongly condemns a series of vicious Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents that have occurred in Belize over the last few weeks, one which resulted in the death of Ms. Tracy Thompson. Violence against women remains devastatingly persistent and starts alarmingly young, shows new data from WHO and partners. Across their lifetime, 1 in 3 women, around 736 million worldwide, are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner – a number that has remained largely unchanged over the past decade. The National Women’s Commission as the advisory body of the Government of Belize on gender equality, equity, and women’s empowerment, continues to advocate for programs that not only engage and empower women but also engage and rehabilitate perpetrators of violence against women. To address violence against women, there’s an urgent need

to reduce stigma around this issue. The National Women’s Commission will continue to: • Increase awareness and educational campaigns on how to get help • Re-socialize the Gender-based Referral Pathway for GBV frontline responders which facilitates primary duty bearers and specialized actors with information on how to respond to GBV incidents, guide the survivors of GBV around the range of services that are available for them across the country, and supports in conducting survivor-centered referrals. It supports coordination among service providers to meet the needs of survivors because they can use it to advocate for survivor’s access to services, monitor service delivery, and follow up with survivors, through the GBV case management process • Continue our educational intervention program to challenge discriminatory attitudes and beliefs NWC calls on the authorities to exercise a ZERO tolerance approach to violence against women in light of Belize’s ratification on November

25, 1996, of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of

Violence against Women “Convention of Belem Do Para”. The Convention states that violence against women is any act or conduct, based on gender, which causes death or physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, whether in the public or the private sphere.”

Happy Labor Day WE CELEBRATE ALL WORKERS AND WISH THEM A RESTFUL WEEKEND!

From: Hon. Henry Charles Usher MINISTER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE, CONSTITUTIONAL AND POLITICAL REFORM AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

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THE BELIZE TIMES BY ORDER OF CHARGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL

HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED a statutory body formed and registered under the Credit Union Act, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, and whose registered office is situated at No. 1 Hyde’s Lane, Belize City, Belize District hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Chargee under and by virtue of a Charge registered at the Land Registry between SOPHIA M. PAZ of the one part and HRCU of the other part.

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HRCU will at the expiration of three months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below. ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 652.457 square metres being Parcel 7223, Block 20 in the Belmopan Registration Section TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of SOPHIA M. PAZ DATED this 11th day of April 2022

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HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 E-mail: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

DENISE BARROW - Refusing to be a parliamentarian - Not Representing anybody - Missing House meetings (Budget 2021 to Budget 2022) - Paid taxpayers’ dollars to ride a bike - Tracy and Shyne are OK with an absent Barrow - The UDP supports this Gapi move - Queen’s Square deserves better - Belize deserves respect

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THE BELIZE TIMES Prime Minister

Hon. John Briceño Labour Day Message 2022

Since taking office our government has been focused on righting the ship of state. It has not been easy, but together with Belizeans countrywide our economic rescue plan has been successful enough that we can now begin to focus on our recovery. Recovery is important because it means that we are able to create a better environment for meaningful economic growth. An economy that is growing means more opportunity to create jobs. Already we have put most of our workers, who lost employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recession brought on by the last Barrow UDP Government’s incompetence, back to work. This can be appreciated in the unemployment statistics reported by the SIB which was reduced from 19 percent in 2020 to 8.5 percent in 2022. We know that this is still too high a figure, and we will continue to work with the private sector to create the enabling environment for new and better paying jobs. Our efforts to get Belizeans back to work and our plan for more job creation will continue to be successful because we believe in the Belizean worker whose talents are unlimited. We also believe in Belizean ingenuity; therefore, government is working hard with the private sector to encourage new areas of work that are in line with our development priorities. Last November, when we launched the successful investment summit under the theme “Belize: Open for Business” there were numerous discussions on new growth in small and medium size businesses. We recognize that in Belize there is great need for real focus on entrepreneurship and we are aware that one of the great impediments to business growth and expansion in Belize is ICT. For this reason, government is doing its part to improve e-governance to ensure that we make starting a business in Belize easier where the services of government are accessible and available to everyone. From this successful Investment Summit, we are advancing new business opportunities to attract new investments in various sectors including services, agriculture, energy, light manufacturing, and the blue economy. Business growth and development equals job creation, one of the key goals set by my administration and laid out in #PlanBelize. Indeed, government understands that integral to our success is the protection of the rights of workers, for this reason we remain committed to improving relations with the NTUCB, the umbrella organization that includes all unions in Belize. Since taking office, we have maintained a respectful partnership between Government and the Unions. We are grateful for their cooperation and look forward to the 1st of July when the salaries of our Public Officers and Teachers will be restored. The sacrifice of our Public Officers and Teachers, to agree to a 10 percent salary reduction, was critical to the rescue of our nation from economic collapse. Together we will work to accelerate the recovery and get on with the work of building Belize. As we celebrate Labor Day, my administration is convinced that the centerpiece of any recovery must be ensuring that our Belizean workers are earning a living wage in careers that will help them to build strong families. We will work hard every day to achieve this just objective. This is our firm commitment to the workers of Belize as we proclaim, Happy Labour Day!

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PM Briceño & Min. Habet Inaugurate Risk Management Excellence In OW At Last, the National Fire Service Gets Much-needed Infrastructure and Equipment On Saturday, Prime Minister, John Briceño and Minister of Disaster Risk Management, Hon. Orlando Habet re-dedicated an upgraded fire station in Orange Walk Town, complete with a recently acquired fire truck from the Calgary Fire Service in Canada. Thereafter, they broke ground for a new fire station facility in Trial Farm Village. The accomplishment for Orange Walk represents just one part of the government’s plan to upgrade the entire firefighting system countrywide...Delivering on planBelize The Spartan brand fire truck is capable of holding 1200 gallons of water and is equipped with 1500 feet of hose. Though not a brand-new truck, it is said to be in far better condition than the Carmichael brand one it replaces that was so old that it could not drive in reverse mode. In his welcome address, CEO at the Ministry, Dr Kenrick Williams noted that the current government has been working to fix the sheer abandonment that has taken place within the National Fire Service over the years. “We’ve been working on a lot of the intangibles. These firemen have been neglected for years in terms of their working conditions, in terms of their employment. We haven’t had a promotion for years in the fire service,” Williams said. “In Toledo, I’ll tell you, I don’t know how they have been surviving in that area but the entire structure is full of woodlice, all though the concrete building - the blocks - they can’t even plug in an electrical cord because it is full of woodlice, so what we’re doing there is possibly having to relocate because the area is really in a bad condition,” the Minister in charge of that portfolio, Hon. Orlando Habet added to the CEO’s remarks. Prime Minister, Hon. John Briceño who spoke next as the Keynote Speaker described the state of affairs that they met in the fire service as “shameful.” The Orange Walk and Punta Gorda facilities were deemed to be in the most deplorable shape. The roof of the fire station in Orange Walk was inhabited by rat bats, the ceiling in the bay area was falling in and the electrical supply was unsafe. “It is unfortunate that the government at the time did not show that appreciation by doing the small things. Yes, you’d like the latest equipment, the most modern fire truck, but at the very least you need the basics - that you have a decent roof, that you have your amenities, a TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, or that the electrical system is safe - these are the basic things that you all have been asking for and it is unfortunate that the previous government blew away a billion dollars plus - $600 million from the petroleum that we sold and that money has gone, and they got about $500 million from PetroCaribe and that

money was squandered. There were parties and the famous tacos fest. A lot of that money was just squandered for them to try to get re-elected but yet they forgot to get the basic necessities that our people require and deserve. The fire service is an example of that neglect. ... And we’re trying to see how we can fix as much as we can as fast as we possibly can. ... We knew we had to improve the morale of the firemen and women,” asserted PM Briceño. Another part of the improvement includes installing new fire hydrants at strategic points across the country where the fire trucks will be able to easily access them to fight fires. Already, 35 new hydrants have been placed in Orange Walk. The Prime Minister congratulated this group of frontline workers - the firemen and women - for never giving up on carrying out their tasks, working under the sub-human conditions that they have endured for well over a decade. Minister Habet explained that the first thing the PUP had to do when they got in office was to conduct a complete review of all the departments and units and one of the ones

that serious focus was placed on was the National Fire Service. “Most of our fire stations were in a deplorable condition. And that is why we also discussed this in Cabinet also - and then subsequently at the House of Representatives, we found out that the fire station headquarters in Belize City had been sold during the time of the previous administration without having an alternative for our Fire Department to have a headquarters, and of course, not only the headquarters as a building but also the firemen, the important people who drive this department forward,” said Hon. Habet. He explained that the decision was taken to, instead of building a national headquarters, construct more fire stations for ease of access around the various municipalities. “We decided, with the support of Cabinet that we will construct six new fire stations and refurbish seven existing fire stations throughout the country, thereby encompassing the entire fire department. And not only that but we’ll also, with some of the monies, be able to buy one or two vehicles and some equipment for the fire stations, refrigerators, microwaves, and

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2022 other little amenities,” the Minister continued. He mentioned in collaboration with the United States Government, new fire stations will be constructed in San Ignacio, Corozal, and Dangriga. In instances where there are smaller fire stations, the fire trucks that are replaced at the bigger stations are then deployed to the smaller ones in the government’s effort to upgrade and improve the facilities across the country, including the villages, with the limited funds it has. In the short 17 months that the PUP has been in office, despite the dismal state of affairs it inherited and also in the midst of fighting the deadly COVID pandemic and having to prioritize spending on the dilapidated healthcare system, it managed to allocate $3 million to invest in the country’s firefighting network. The government has acquired three fire trucks thus far. One will be assigned to Belize City and the other to San Ignacio. The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management like other planBelize Ministries are pushing forward as far as possible from the dark days of 2008-2020.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Diana Chuc is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Dayel’s Cool Spot” located in San Palmar Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Carlos Coyock is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Cabanas Hide Out” located in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Danila Pech is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “D’ Corner” located in Santa Martha Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Aidan Escalante is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Anna’s Grocery” located in San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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2022

BTB-Destiny Innovative Partnership Environmentalism-Education- Poverty-Tourism

Belize is an environmental masterpiece and the world is invited to indulge in her beauty. In November of 2021, the environmental stars aligned to crown Destiny. While pageantry, environmentalism, race-implications and women issues have taken the fore, the child of Barranco was true to her heart and soul first. “Never forget who I am and what I represent,” urged the five-month reigning internationally renowned Ms. Earth. On April 23, 2022, Destiny assured the children of Barranco’s St. Joseph Roman Catholic Primary School that they and Barranco “Will no longer be forgotten.” Newly minted as Belize Tourist Board’s ambassador, Belize’s very own and reigning Ms. Earth, Destiny Wagner, brought her heart and clout to literally her own classroom at her alma mater in Barranco. Under the official label of Operation Kingdom, the school was presented with supplies which included IT equipment, cleaning supplies and other items necessary in the daily exercise of educating the children of Barranco. This village is Belize’s southernmost and is the birthplace of renowned Belizeans like Andy Palacio, and Paul Nabor. Destiny Wagner brings to this birthplace her own genre of talent and beauty. With the permission of the Wagner family and Barranco village, Belize lays claim to their daughter as she travels to the USA, Vietnam, Puerto Rico and the rest of the world. Destiny Wagner will leave an incredible shoe to fill and she lays out Belize’s style to an internation-

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Enna G. Ek is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “L & B Cool Spot” located in Scotland Half Moon Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Xin Yan Tan is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Delicious Sea Food Chinese Restaurant” located at # 11 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

al crown for the first time. She is not alone in this endeavour and the BTB led by visionary Minister Anthony Mahler will make sure of that. Mahler is himself a part of a John Briceño planBelize team who have been internationally lauded for its innovation in marrying the finance world with the environmentally-conscious world. The latter is embodied in the half a billion saving internationally-awarded Blue Bond. In fact, the Blue Bond was signed in October 2021 and Destiny won Belize’s first international pageant in November 2021. The fight against climate change had found a hub in forty-yearold Belize and its young daughter Destiny. BTB boated a cadre of journalists to Barranco not to report of the event but to experience true creole speaking Belizean who the world discovered and is now are boasting as Ms. Earth. Also, the media witnessed Principal

Loma Rodriguez and children receive the visit with the most authentic of smiles. This was both touching and inspiring. Destiny saw herself in the children who danced and played drums and simply played. What Destiny was telling the world was help the children and you will see that they have the world to offer Belize. Destiny is that example par excellence. All of Belize’s children should take note. All those that can help the children of Belize should be willing helpers. Education is not cheap, chimed a thankful Destiny. The BTB a tourist attracting department understands that the Belizean product has to be honed in every manner possible. Here BTB is honing the future of Tourism via education....truly visionary. No area of Belize should be misrepresented or not represented is one of Destiny’s pleas. “Do not give up on your dreams and never forget what you represent.”

Hon. Kevin Bernard Working in OW East Villages

Another commitment has been accomplished. The area representative had the opportunity to hand over to each of four village council chairpersons a brand new Zero Turn Machine that will assist their villages: San Jose Nuevo Palmar, Santa Martha, Chan Pine Ridge and Carmelita. The maintenance of their parks and playgrounds will be more easily done now. Of note, after the new Tower Hill Village Council is elected. The area representative hand to young Dennis Godoy, the new chairman for sure and his team, a John Deer riding Mower, already procured. Today, the chairperson of the current village councils also received 2,000 facemasks for distribution to their village residents and a 5-gallon worth of fuel to get the works going in the maintenance of their playgrounds. Together we will continue to bring about projects and activities to these villages.

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Hon. Balderamos Garcia in San Pedro Columbia

Yesterday April 27th, Minister Dolores visited the Zion Youth Group of San Pedro Columbia. She delivered a donation of two weed cutters for their project to maintain the yards of the elderly community members

Notice is hereby given that Hector Montero is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Rumors Resort Hotel” located at Miles 2 ½ Benque Road, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Murleen Mendez Gabourel is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Riverside Restaurant” located in Bullet Tree Falls Village, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Rodin Gonzalez is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Top Grill & Sports Bar” located in Blackman Eddy Village, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Joe Mendez is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Ryan’s Boutique” located at #35 Wyatt Sreet, Benque Viejo, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Constalez Chiac is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Mystique Shop & Save ” located at # 8 Hudson Street, San Ignacio, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Rachel Armstrong is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Rali’s Take Out” located at # 69 Albert Hoy Avenue, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Massimo Marchi & Marie Griffith are applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Mystique Shop and Save” located at Miles 4 ½ Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Sabina Carballo/Fredy Pensamiento are applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Sabina’s # 2” located in Ladyville Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

1 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES

PM OFFICIAL VISIT TO CUBA

Por: PrensaLibre 26 de Abril - El primer ministro de Belice, John Antonio Briceño, llegó hoy a Cuba para iniciar una visita oficial, durante la cual sostendrá encuentros con autoridades y realizará otras actividades. Con homenaje a José Martí, inicia visita a Cuba premier de Belice. A su arribo al capitalino aeropuerto internacional José Martí, el también titular de Finanzas, Desarrollo Económico e Inversiones de ese país caribeño fue recibido por la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores Anayansi Rodríguez. En declaraciones a la prensa, el jefe de Gobierno expresó satisfacción de regresar a Cuba, país que calificó como un importante aliado de Belice. Afirmó, asimismo, que esta visita permitirá fortalecer los lazos bilaterales y concertar acuerdos en ma-teria de salud y en otras áreas, además de discutir importantes temas de la región. La Habana y Belmopán mantienen estrechos vínculos de cooperación desde el establecimiento de sus relaciones diplomáticas, el 15 de julio de 1995, pero desde 1990 prestaron servicios en esa nación más de mil especialistas cubanos en diferentes áreas. Actualmente laboran allí 122 profesionales de la esfera sanitaria y del deporte, y estudian en la isla mayor de las Antillas 54 becarios de Belice. Las dos naciones llevaron a cabo también proyectos en sectores de la cultura,

preservación del medio ambiente, industria azucarera, pesca, construcción y turismo. Belice mantiene su posición de rechazo al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba y ha solicitado en múltiples ocasiones su levantamiento. En 2005, el líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, condecoró a George Price, Padre de la Independencia de Belice, con la Orden José Martí, la más alta distinción. La ceremonia de rúbrica de los convenios estuvo presidida por el mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y el Primer Ministro de Belice, John Antonio Briceño, quien realiza hasta el sábado una visita oficial a La Habana. Entre los documentos firmados destaca un comunicado en el que ambos países ratifican la voluntad de forta-lecer los vínculos de hermandad y fraternidad bilateral. Los titulares de Salud de ambos países firmaron un acuerdo de cooperación médica para fortalecer los pro-gramas actuales que incluyen la presencia de una brigada médica cubana en la nación centroamericana y una representación del contingente para situaciones de desastres Henry Reeves, que apoyó el enfrentamiento a la Covid-19. Cuba y Belice también suscribieron un memorando de entendimiento para la cooperación en materia de enfrentamiento al cambio climático mediante la asistencia técnica. Antes de efectuar la ceremonia de firmas de documentos jurídicos, Díaz-Canel y Briceño sostuvieron conver-saciones oficiales en las que ambos líderes ratificaron la intención de fortalecer la cooperación bilateral. El programa del primer ministro beliceño, que se extenderá hasta el sábado, comenzó con un homenaje a José Martí en el memorial que lleva su nombre e incluye la visita a los centros Fidel Castro y de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología.

2022

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE BELIZE CITY BY ORDER of the Government of Belize, Licensed Auctioneer Mr. Fitzgerald A. Joseph will auction the following unserviceable vehicles & motorcycles on site at the Customs Bonded Warehouse, located at Caesar Ridge Road, Belize City, Belize on Saturday the 7th day of May, 2022, commencing at 9:00 a.m. NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5

YEAR 2008 2007 2009 2015 2006

MAKE Isuzu D-Max Chevy Suburban Hyundia Tucon Sang korando Mazda B2500

MODEL Pickup SUV SUV SUV Pickup

COLOR Red Blue White Blue White

6 7 8 9 10

2004 2015 2008 2006

Honda Pilot Isuzu D-Max Toyota Hilux Ranger Isuzu D-Max

Pickup Pickup SUV SUV Pickup

Silver Silver White Grey Blue

VIN BZB-1712 BZB-1815 BZB-2028 CZLB-2028 CZLB148BZB-1816 BZB-1816 BZB-1996 BZB-1621 CYB-3360 BMPB-0202

Mazda

BT50

Silver

CYB-3310

Greatwall Wingle

Pickup

Silver

CYB-3201

Greatwall Wingle

Pickup

White

CYB-3045

Toyota

SUV

Black

BMPB-0102

Isuzu D-Max

Pickup

Blue

CYB-3158

Jeep Cherokee

SUV

Black

BZB-1929

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0018

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0019

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0021

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0022

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0023

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0019

Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue

CYMC-0020 CYMC-0021 CYMC-0022 CYMC-0023 CYMC0024 CYMC-0025 CYMC-0026 BZB-2031 CYB-3235

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Meilum Meilum Meilum Meluim Meilum Meilum Meilum Meilum Ford F-150

M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C Pickup

2000

Isuzu

Pickup

33 34 35

2004 2000 2012

Dodge Isuzu Trooper Mahindra

Pickup Pickup Pickup

Ford Ranger

Pickup

CYB-3166 Black White Brown

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH FITZGERALD A. JOSEPH TELEPHONE: 601-2039 Email: palas105@yahoo.com

CYB-3044 CYB-1703

1 MAY

Specific Procurement Notice Communication Equipment Nº CABEI-G-003-2147/2022

Specific Procurement Notice Office Equipment Nº CABEI-G-004-2147/2022

One Stage-One Envelope

April 29, 2022 1.

April 29, 2022.

SOURCE OF RESOURCES

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), as part of the services it provides to its beneficiary partner countries, is granting total funding for the Procurement of Communication Equipment for the Price Barracks, Fairweather Camp, Camp Belizario, Air Wing and Eyles Camps (Belize Defense Force) within the framework of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP).

1.1

EXECUTING AGENCY AND BUYER OF THE BIDDING PROCESS

1.2

1.3

1.1

Buyer’s background The Executing Body (EB) for the BISP is the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment. The Ministry of Economic Development will be responsible for the execution of the Programme and all its components, reporting all progress to CABEI and ensure the execution of each component under the terms established for CABEI formulation and approval. The execution of BISP components will be carried out by the Co-Executors: Belize Police Department, Belize Defense Force, Belize Coast Guard and National Forensic Science Services. The Ministry of Economic Development is responsible for the present Procurement process for which it invites suppliers of goods and services to submit bids for this procurement in a sealed envelope. The Supplier will be selected and awarded in accordance with the procedures of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration as established in the Procurement Policy for Procurement of Goods, Works, Services and Consultancies with CABEI resources and its Regulations, (DI-52/2020 and PRE-40/2021) which can be found on the following web site: https://www.bcie.org. PRESENTATION OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS Equipment for the Belize Defence Force.

1.2

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

1.3

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

PRESENTATION OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS Equipment for the Belize Defense Force.

1.2 The Buyer makes available to interested parties all the documentation

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

related to this Procurement necessary for the preparation of bids. Such information will be available free of charge:

Such information will be available electronically, free for of charge:

EXECUTING AGENCY AND BUYER OF THE BIDDING PROCESS

1.1 General Objectives of the Procurement: acquisition of Office

1.1 General Objectives of the Procurement: acquisition of Communication

SOURCE OF RESOURCES

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), as part of the services it provides to its beneficiary partner countries, is granting total funding for the Procurement of Office Equipment for the Belize Defense Force within the framework of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP). 2.

THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

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

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

1.3 Bids for this invitation to bid shall be received no later than June 1 , st

2022, until 9:00 am at the following physical address below:

1.4 Bids must be sent to the address below no later than Wednesday June

1 , at 9:00 a.m. local time. Bids will not be permitted in electronic form. No late bids will be accepted. Bids may be opened publicly, in the presence of the representatives designated by the Bidder at the address listed on Wednesday June 1st, at 9:15 a.m. st

1.5 All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Maintenance Declaration”. 1.6 The address referred to above is: Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme #1904 Constitution Drive, 2nd Floor, Unit 3 Belmopan City, Belize Telephone Number (822-4728) Ref: Belize Integral Security Programme (Nº CABEI-G-003-2147/2022)

For download on the Ministry of Economic Development’s Website: www.med.gov.bz/bisp-tenders and the Ministry of Finance’s Procurement Portal https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do.

Additional information regarding the preparation of proposals can be communicated by emailed to: procurementofficer.bisp@med. gov.bz and copied to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz

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

1.3 Bids for this invitation to bid shall be received no later than Tuesday

May 31st, 2022, until 9:00 a.m. at the following physical address below.

1.4 Bids must be sent to the address below and bids will not be permitted in electronic form. No late bids will be accepted. Bids shall be opened publicly on Tuesday May 31st, 9:15 a. m. in the presence of the representatives designated by the Bidder, at the address listed below.

1.5 All Bids must be accompanied by one “Bid Maintenance Declaration”. 1.6 The address referred to above is: Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme #1904 Constitution Drive, 2nd Floor, Unit 3 Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone Number (822-4728) Ref: Belize Integral Security Programme (Nº CABEI-G-004-2147/2022)

1 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES Government of Belize Belize Social Investment Fund CARICOM Development Fund

2022

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES – BACAB ECO PARK; Los Lagos, Belize District; Pomona Extension, Stann Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sale currently running and will expire Monday 9th May 2022 at the times listed on the website:

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PUMPS AND MOTORS FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IN MAHOGANY HEIGHTS, BELIZE DISTRICT; GEORGEVILLE, CAYO DISTRICT; AND SAN ANTONIO, TOLEDO DISTRICT W/CDF-01/2022 INVITATION TO BID The Government of Belize (GoB) has received financing from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to implement a project that focuses on improving water supply systems in four communities. The project comprises small-scale infrastructure works and capacity building for key stakeholders. The GoB has appointed the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) as the Implementing Agency (IA) for the project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing towards eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDF will be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval by CDF, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDF, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOB shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing. The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF), the IA, now invites sealed bids from qualified Bidders for the SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PUMPS AND MOTORS FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IN MAHOGANY HEIGHTS, BELIZE DISTRICT; GEORGEVILLE, CAYO DISTRICT; AND SAN ANTONIO, TOLEDO DISTRICT

REGISTRATION SECTION Ladyville/Lords Bank

b) Welcome Center – (Between the parking lot and swimming pool and is comprised of several buildings being timber and masonry bock walls, concrete floor, thatch roof and covered walkway approximately [16 ft. x 40 ft.]) c) Outdoor Bar – (Being a thatched roof outdoor bar with tiled countertops + built-in stainless-steel buffet/ shelf cabinet) d) Palapa Bar area with another open palapa – (Being thatched roof, concrete floor, and half walls of palmetto sticks) e) Swimming Pool - (Timber planks and palmetto palm sticks board walk (100 meters long) leads to the pool area [approximately 6000 sq. ft]. Pool is reinforced concrete, tiled walls and is divided into two sections – kiddie section [2ft. deep]: Mushroom shape concrete waterfall: Adult section [4.5 ft. deep]: rock waterfall + surrounded by concrete court with stone finish) f) Pool Side Restaurant – (Being a large thatch roof palapa – eating area + kitchen + cashier section + bartending area + water filter section + full male & female bathroom with storage lockers + showers + changing rooms) g) Bathroom and locker storage area – (Being a concrete building compromising of a female and male restroom, cut stone walls, roof galvalume roofing, and floor tiles) h) Gift Shop – (Being a small palmetto structure with concrete floors, palmetto walls, palmetto batten windows & doors, roof galvalume pitched supported by timber roof frame.) i) Office and supplies storeroom – (Being masonry block walls, with galvalume roofing material [12ft. x 15ft.]) j) Pasture for horses – (Pastured sections are fenced with barbed wire supported by wooden posts) k) Parking Lot l) Bicycle House m) Horse riding Pad and trail n) Horse riding equipment building o) Pool court with small palapas with table and seat p) Power supply and control station q) Water Supply Tower r) Swimming pool water pump house s) Kayak Pond and Parcel No. 64 (36.526 acres) located south of Ridge Lagoon Residential Estate, Burrell Boom Road, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Francis Smith & Maria Smith/Messrs. BACAB Eco - Park) 2. PARCEL NO. 6969 LOS LAGOS, LADYVILLE, BELIZE DISTRICT:

A secured “sample” electronic Bid document can be shared with interested Bidders at the address below, starting April 11, 2022, on week days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for viewing purpose only (has a time restriction for viewing). A complete set of Bidding documents (hard-copy or electronic version) can be purchased by interested bidder upon payment of a non-refundable fee of BZ$150.00. Requests may be made by personal application or in writing to the address below. Written applications must be clearly marked: “TENDER FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PUMPS AND MOTORS FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IN MAHOGANY HEIGHTS, BELIZE DISTRICT; GEORGEVILLE, CAYO DISTRICT; AND SAN ANTONIO, TOLEDO DISTRICT”. The method of payment will be by cash deposited to, or Bank transfer to BSIF’s Bank Account only. Banking details can be requested at the address below. Cash payment will not be accepted at the BSIF Office.

BSIF reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and to annul the process and reject all bids, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected prospective bidder(s) or any obligation to inform the affected prospective bidder(s) of the grounds for BSIF action. BSIF will not defray any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of bids. 1. Address for Inspection, Collection and Clarification of Bidding Documents, Bid Submission and Bid Opening Contact: Ms. Ruby Pascascio Senior Procurement Officer Social Investment Fund 3rd Floor, #1902 Constitution Drive Belmopan Cayo District Tel: 822-0239/822-0508 E-mail: ruby.pascascio@sifbelize.org

PARCEL 64

(Being the following improvements/developments: a) Caretaker’s House – (Being an elevated timber building [13 ft x 26 ft] + front porch [6ft x 13ft.])

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

Hard copies of Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, with the name and address of the bidder, and be clearly marked “TENDER FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PUMPS AND MOTORS FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IN MAHOGANY HEIGHTS, BELIZE DISTRICT; GEORGEVILLE, CAYO DISTRICT; AND SAN ANTONIO, TOLEDO DISTRICT” and must be delivered to the first address below no later than May 9th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (Belize Time). Bids will be opened virtually at 10:15 a.m., May 9th, 2022 at the Social Investment Fund, 3rd Floor, #1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan, Cayo District in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to participate. The link is https://bit.ly/31ACuQU. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. All bids must be accompanied with a “Bid-Securing Declaration”.

BLOCK 4

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Ladyville/Lord’s Bank 16 6969 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house 31 ft. X 36 ft. + 12 ft. X 12 ft. in front + two storey concrete building 25 ft. X 40 ft. behind, containing [front concrete bungalow dwelling house] 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living room + dining room + pantry + verandah + study + staircase [attached 2 storey concrete building] Ground Floor – 1 bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom + laundry room + half bathroom + carport; First Floor – 1 bedroom with bathroom +sitting room + games/entertainment room + 2 balconies TOGETHER with fenced lot 554.290 S.M., the freehold property of Ms. Stella Marie Rudon)

LOT NO. 59A POMONA VILLAGE EXTENSION, STANN CREEK DISTRICT:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 59A, comprising 696.567 square metres situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize shown on Plan 504 of 2011 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 504 of 2011 more particularly shown and delineated on a Plan of Survey by Licensed Surveyor Kirk. M. Emmanuel registered and recorded at the Lands and Surveys Department, Belmopan, Cayo District in Register 29 8087. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [approx. 935 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + balcony TOGETHER with lot [696.567 S.M.] situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Thurman Williams) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

1 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

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

ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

COROZAL on May 15 Nominations on Sunday May 8 at St. Francis Xavier R.C School

ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

COROZAL on May 22 Nominations on Sunday May 15 at St. Francis Xavier R.C School

VILLAGES

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

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

VILLAGES

ELECTION VENUES

Chan Chen San Joaquin Ranchito Calcutta Carolina Caledonia San Andres San Antonio

*Gov’t School **RC School **Gov’t School **Community Center Carolina Basketball Court (Tent) **RC School **Mary Hill RC School Gov’t. School

San Pedro San Roman Santa Clara Louisville Paraiso Consejo

*Comm. Center. **Comm. Center **RC School **RC School **Gov’t. School St. Leo RC Church (Tent)

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

ORANGE WALK on May 15 Nominations on Sunday May 8 at Louisiana Government School

San Jose Palmar

**RC School

BELIZE on May 15 Nominations on Sunday May 8 at Edward P. York High School

DoubleHead Cabbage Isabella Bank Lemonal

Belize Rural High School Comm. Center Compound (Tent) Comm. Center Compound (Tent)

CAYO on May 15

Nominations on Sunday May 8 at Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Valley of Peace Unitedville Blackman Eddy

**Monsignor Romero RC School *St. Vincent Pallotti RC School *St. Martin de Porres RC School

Arenal

*La Inmaculada RC School

Nominations on Sunday May 8 at Mount Carmel RC Primary School Nominations on Sunday May 8 Santa Elena Primary RC School

Georgeville

*St. Hilda’s Anglican School

STANN CREEK on May 15 Nominations on Sunday May 8 at Stann Creek Ecumenical High School

Sittee River Hopkins Silk Grass Pomona Sarawee Hope Creek Mullins River Alta Vista Hummingbird Community Middlesex Steadfast Valley Community

Methodist School **Holy Family RC School **Methodist School **St. Matthew’s Anglican School Community Center **Methodist School Community Center Community Center Community Center St. Augustine RC School Community Center *Community Center

TOLEDO

Village Council Elections Commence on May 22th Nominations today the 15th

VOTE FOR YOUR PUP TEAM

Delivering on PlanBelize

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

ORANGE WALK on May 22 Nominations on Sunday May 15 at Louisiana Government School

San Antonio Santa Cruz San Roman Nuevo San Juan Trial Farm San Estevan

*RC School *Gov’t. School *RC School *RC School **Gov’t School **RC School

BELIZE on May 22

Boston Maypen Sandhill

Nominations on Sunday May 15 at Edward P. York High School

Comm. Center Seventh Day Adventist School **Guadalupe RC School

CAYO on May 22

Nominations on Sunday May 15 at Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Roaring Creek Camalote Duck Run I

**Our Lady of Fatima RC School **St. Jude RC School *New Life Gov’t School

Duck Run II Billy White

*St. Joseph RC School *Seventh Day Adventist School

Santa Teresita

Comm. Center

Calla Creek

*Holy Cross RC School

Nominations on Sunday May 15 at Sacred Heart Primary RC School

Nominations on Sunday May 15 Santa Elena Primary RC School

Nominations on Sunday May 15 Mount Carmel RC Primary School

STANN CREEK on May 22 Nominations on Sunday May 15 at Stann Creek Ecumenical High School

San Juan /Cowpen Maya Mopan Red Bank San Román Placencia Independence Santa Cruz Santa Rosa Seine Bight Maya Center

*San Juan Bosco RC School *Primary School **Christian School **United Comm. Primary School **St. John’s Memorial School **Primary School **Gov’t School *United Comm. Primary School *St. Alphonsus RC School *St. Jude RC School

TOLEDO on May 22 Nominations on Sunday May 15 at Toledo Community College

Boom Creek Barranco Conejo Creek Crique Sarco Midway Sunday Wood

Living Word Gov’t. School St. Joseph RC School St. John the Baptist RC School Sacred Heart RC Gov’t. School RC School Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 13 ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

Nominations on Sunday May 22 at St. Francis Xavier R.C School

Nominations on Sunday May 29 at St. Francis Xavier R.C School

COROZAL on May 29

VILLAGES

ELECTION VENUES

Concepcion San Victor Yo Chen Chunox Progresso Copper Bank Patchakan Sarteneja Xaibe

**RC School **RC School Comm. Center **RC School **RC School *RC School **RC School **RC School **RC School

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

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

ORANGE WALK on May 29

San Luis Douglas San Pablo San Jose

Nominations on Sunday May 22 at Louisiana Government School

RC School *Our Lady of Fatima RC School **Comm. Gov’t School **Gov’t. School

BELIZE on May 29 Nominations on Sunday May 22 at Edward P. York High School

La Democracia Gracie Rock Biscayne Gardenia Crooked Tree

St. Agnes Anglican School (Lower) Comm. Center *Gov’t. School Comm. Center * Gov’t. School

CAYO on May 29 Nominations on Sunday May 22 Santa Elena Primary RC School

Yalbac La Gracia Los Tambos Duck Run III

Comm. Center Compound (Tent) Gov’t. School *Gov’t. School *Hidden Paradise Govt. School

STANN CREEK on May 29

No Elections this Weekend; Georgetown Nominations only

TOLEDO on May 29 Nominations on Sunday May 22 at Toledo Community College

Corazon Creek Dolores Otoxha San Lucas Monkey River Punta Negra

Corazon Creek Technical High Our Lady of Sorrow RC St. Mark RC School RC School Comm. Center Cuthbert Gov’t. School

COROZAL on June 5

VILLAGES

ELECTION VENUES

Cristo Rey San Narciso Buena Vista

**RC School **RC School *RC School

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

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

ORANGE WALK on June 5 Nominations on Sunday May 29 at Louisiana Government School

Chan Pine Ridge*

Gov’t. School

BELIZE on June 5 Nominations on Sunday May 29 at Edward P. York High School

Gales Point Freetown Sibun Burrell Boom St. Paul’s Bank Willows Bank

Comm. Center Comm. Center Compound (Tent) **St. Therese RC School Comm. Center Comm. Center

CAYO on June 5

Nominations on Sunday May 29 at Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Teakettle Ontario

San Marcos Selena

**St. Edmund Campion RC School *Ontario Christian School

Nominations on Sunday May 29 Santa Elena Primary RC School

Gov’t. School Gov’t. School

STANN CREEK on June 5 Nominations on Sunday May 29 at Stann Creek Ecumenical High School

Georgetown *

Richard Quinn RC School

TOLEDO on June 5 Nominations on Sunday May 29 at Toledo Community College

Cattle Landing Eldridgeville Forest Home Santa Ana Bladen (CC) Bella Vista Trio San Pablo

*St. Phillip RC School *Comm. Center *Comm. Center Comm. Center Fabian Cayetano RC School **Our Lady of Bella Vista RC School *Gov't School St. Paul RC School Continued on page 15

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

Continued from page 14 ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

Nominations on Sunday June 5 at St. Francis Xavier R.C School

All Village Council Elections Over in this

COROZAL on June 12

VILLAGES

ELECTION VENUES

Libertad

**Methodist School

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

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

ORANGE WALK on June 12 Nominations on Sunday June 5 at Louisiana Government School

Carmelita

**Gov’t School

BELIZE on June 12 Nominations on Sunday June 5 at Edward P. York High School

Maskall Bomba Corozalito St. Ann’s Mahogany Heights St. George’s Caye

*Comm. Center Comm. Center Compound (Tent) Comm. Center Comm. Center *St Agnes Anglican School (Upper) Open Lot (Tent)

CAYO on June 12

Nominations on Sunday June 5 at Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Cotton Tree St. Matthews Franks Eddy More Tomorrow

**St. Joseph RC School *Gov’t. School *Gov’t. School Gov’t. School

Esperanza

**St. Francis Xavier RC School

Nominations on Sunday June 5 at Sacred Heart Primary RC School

San Antonio

Nominations on Sunday June 5 Santa Elena Primary RC School

**RC School

Nominations on Sunday June 5 Mount Carmel RC Primary School

San Jose Succotz

**San Jose Succotz RC School

STANN CREEK on June 12 All Village Council Elections Over in this District

TOLEDO on June 12 Nominations on Sunday June 5 at Toledo Community College

San Jose Na Luum Ca Jacintoville Laguna San Felipe San Marcos Yemeri Grove San Pedro Columbia

*RC School Gov’t. School Comm. Center Comm. Center *Comm. Center *Comm. Center Toledo Christian Academy **RC School

COROZAL on June 19

VILLAGES

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

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

ORANGE WALK on June 19 Nominations on Sunday June 12 at Louisiana Government School

Santa Martha San Lazaro Trinidad August Pine Ridge Yo Creek

*Gov’t. School **RC School *Gov’t. School **RC School **RC School

BELIZE on June 19 Nominations on Sunday June 12 at Edward P. York High School

Lucky Strike Rockstone Pond Santana Hattieville Western Paradise

Gov’t. School Altun Ha Parking Lot (Tent) Comm. Center **Gov’t. School * Health Post Clinic

CAYO on June 19

Nominations on Sunday June 12 at Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Armenia St. Margaret

**Gov’t School *St. Margaret Mary RC School

Nominations on Sunday June 12 at Sacred Heart Primary RC School

Santa Familia

**RC School

Buena Vista

*Gov’t School

Nominations on Sunday June 12 Santa Elena Primary RC School

STANN CREEK on June 19 All Village Council Elections Over in this District

TOLEDO on June 19 Nominations on Sunday June 12 at Toledo Community College

Golden Stream Indian Creek Medina Bank San Miguel Silver Creek Big Falls San Antonio Crique Jute Mafredi Pueblo Viejo

*Gov’t. School *RC School Gov’t. School *RC School *RC School **RC School **San Luis Rey RC School Gov’t School Methodist School *San Francisco de Jeronimo RC Continued on page 16

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Prime Minister Briceño to Co-host Second Global COVID-19 Summit Prime Minister of Belize Hon. John Briceño, in his capacity as Chair of CARICOM, will co-host the Second Global COVID-19 Summit. The summit will be held virtually on May 12, 2022. Joining the Prime Minister as co-chair will be the United States as first COVID Summit Chair; Germany, holding the G7 Presidency; Indonesia, holding the G20 Presidency; and Senegal as African Union Chair. The summit will have three main themes:

Vaccinate the World, Save Lives Now, and Build Better Health Security.

The objectives of the summit are to redouble collective efforts to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to prepare for future variants, pandemics, and other health threats. The summit will seek to galvanize commitments and actions from governments, NGOs, philanthropists, and the private sector to achieve these objectives. A primary goal of the summit is to make accessible and administer vaccinations, testing and treatments to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 and protect those at the highest risk as well as to work toward strengthening public health systems to prepare for future health threats. Prime Minister Briceño looks forward to a successful summit that will contribute to the international effort in the fight against COVID-19 and to advance global pandemic preparedness.

Caribbean Recreational Fisheries Exchange 2022

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VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 BT Schedule Format by District Nomination Dates Included Continued from page 15 ALL Nominations Open at 9:00 a.m. and close at midday

COROZAL on June 26

All Village Council Elections Over in this District

VILLAGES

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

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

ORANGE WALK on June 26 Nominations on Sunday June 19 at Louisiana Government School

Tower Hill Indian Church San Carlos San Felipe Fire Burn Guinea Grass

Comm. Center Gov’t. School Gov’t. School **St. Michael RC School Gov’t School **RC School

BELIZE on June 26 Nominations on Sunday June 19 at Edward P. York High School

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

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

CAYO on June 26

Nominations on Sunday June 19 at Sacred Heart Primary RC School

Photograph of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Exchange Participants

The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation and the Belize Fisheries Department welcome visitors from Cuba, The Bahamas, and the United States on the first day of a 5-day recreational fisheries exchange hosted in partnership with the non-profit organization, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). The learning exchange aims to build a community of practice and share knowledge about conservation, sustainable fisheries management, and preparing for climate change. Participants include more than 20 fishing guides, scientists, and resource managers from Cuba, The Bahamas, Belize, and the USA. This exchange builds upon a previous exchange hosted in Belize in 2018 and will help to strengthen the relationship between Belize, Cuba, and The Bahamas. Recreational fisheries are an important part of a sustainable blue economy in Belize and throughout the Caribbean. Before the pandemic, fly fishing and guiding in Belize provided over $100 million to the national economy each year. Working together can ensure that those opportunities return while also improving conservation to ensure that future generations have the same access to the livelihoods and cultural benefits of sustainable recreational fisheries.

Bullet Tree**

Immaculate Conception RC School

Cristo Rey El Progresso

**RC School *Community School

Nominations on Sunday June 19 Santa Elena Primary RC School

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

TOLEDO on June 26 Nominations on Sunday June 19 at Toledo Community College

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

RC School RC School Gov’t. School RC School RC School Comm. Center *Comm. Center RC School RC School *RC School

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THINK ABOUT IT AN OUTRAGEOUS DISRESPECT It is a monumental revelation, not fully understood in the transient daily news cycle which thrives on sensational matters and crowded with other issues of media interest. In a brief interview with the Prime Minister on whether there was favouritism, nepotism or politicalism relating to a female who imports roses through the Corozal/Chetumal border, the information came out. None other than the Prime Minister of our country pressed for time during a scheduled meeting, was called by Minister Jose Mai over the roses issue. The items were being delayed at the border and in their delicate state would wither and be of no commercial value. Ordinarily, the Prime Minister would direct his Chief Executive Officer, or the Cabinet Secretary or the Financial Secretary. As the issue appeared relatively straight forward, the Prime Minister spoke by phone directly to the public officer at the Corozal border department. In a shocking revelation, the Prime Minister said the public officer was rude and had set down or shut down the phone call. In other words, the Prime Minister had his phone call aborted by a public officer who no longer wished to speak to him. This cannot be. Before we proceed, we wish to call on the President of the Public Service Union to roundly condemn any such action by a public officer. This is a serious matter. NO PUBLIC OFFICER can abort or cut short any face to face conversation or any telephone call by a Minister of Government or members of the public. So long as a public office is not being bullied, sexually harassed, threatened or being cursed, it is his paid duty to listen and respond to all request for information or advice as to where next to seek assistance. His conduct is to be respectful and helpful. We are appalled at the very thought that public officers would and could do such an act. It cannot be countenanced. It must not be allowed. Before we proceed let us make this observation. The public service and the public officers who operate that machinery has had their status, their image and the quality of their work eroded over the years. Public officers are no longer our public servants. Too many serve other interests, financial, political, personal, family and friends. The interest of the public seems to be at the bottom of the totem pole. The public are not happy with the public service. It is not too far behind that the political directorate will follow the public’s view of public officers. Working anywhere in the public service is no longer the vaunted profession it used to be. It has been ballooning into a vast, bloated bureaucracy in need of a liposuction, botox, breast and buttocks cosmetic surgery. It needs to be attractive again to be respected and held in high esteem. Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, the public services a crucial part of the government structure. It is the public service which runs the country from day to day. They do so by delivering service to all citizens. They serve all of us by faithfully adhering to the Oath of Allegiance in Schedule 3 of the Constitution, revised in 2001:“true faith and allegiance to Belize, and will uphold the Constitution and the law, and that I will conscientiously, impartially and to the best of my ability discharge my duties---------and do right to all manner of people without fear or favour, affection or ill will. So, help me God.” This is not an Oath to be taken lightly. Witnesses in a Court of law swear to tell the truth. If found to have lied under oath, they face criminal charges of perjury and perverting the course of justice. Sanctions must be in place for public officers who violate their sacred oath of office. Public Officers are employees of our nation. Paid by the public to serve the people. They do not work for politicians. The Constitution, from Section 105 onwards establish their important place as being professional workers insulated from the hurly burly of party politics. Governments come and go, the public service is a permanent anchor which keeps the ship of state firmly moored. Ministers and Cabinet formulate policies and submit draft laws to the National Assembly. It is public officers who implement these as they conduct their daily chores in their Departments and Ministries. There are strict laws governing how public officers manage and handle vehicles, equipment and all public property. The law is called the Stores Orders. There are strict laws which govern all public monies. It is called the Financial Orders. There are strict laws governing the conduct of public officers. Their employment, training, salaries, promotions and discipline. It is called The Public Service Regulations. The vast majority of public officers are good, decent, honest workers. The quality of their work output and job ethics depend on the quality of their supervisors and managers. Heads of Departments, their deputies and senior staff carry a heavy responsibility to be leaders and doers, motivated to inspire the best from their staff. The same applies to Chief Executive Officers. Belize and its citizens deserve a better public service. Can you read that sentence again – we deserve better.

Nuff said. CLINTON “PELE” HERNANDEZ A giant has left our land. Dangriga will be hard pressed to produce another person like the one and only Pele. Clinton “Pele” Hernandez was always a jovial gentleman and a helpful, wonderful human being. A friend to all, a foe to few. He passed away suddenly a week ago, fighting several heart attacks at the hospital. To be truthful we have never met or come across anyone quite like Pele. At his funeral, a crowd of three hundred in the open lot outside his residence, mourners heard of his illustrious life, upbringing and careers. Dr. Locksley Munroe detailed a life of service, the footballer, the sports organizer, the man who helped introduce local radio to Dangriga. The man whose door was never closed – to friends and strangers alike. The man who for all his adult life helped everyone who sought his assistance. Pele was, among man titles and duties, a Commissioner of the Supreme Court. He in fact held brief for the activist and attorney-at-law. Pele made legal history as well. At the University of the West Indies law program, the names Clinton Hernandez and Said Musa are cited as the celebrated Supreme Court case which laid down a new law for Belize. It is their challenge that brought about the right of every accused to be given Disclosure of all statements and facts to be used in a trial. This decision followed the sensational criminal charges brought by the UDP government in 1993 when two UDP Ministers were enticed to cross over to the PUP in the National Assembly. Only Pele could have been entrusted with the explosive, and dangerous negotiations which would have reduced the UDP razor thin majority in the house of Representatives and change government from red to blue. Only Pele. At the grave site, friends and family sang those lovely Christian hymns – “Last Mile Of The Way”, “From The Grave He Arose”, “It Is Well With My Soul”, and “Amazing Grace” and many more as they stayed and sang for hours in memory of a man who earned and deserved every word of praise, tribute and the multitude of adulation. To Pele Clinton, Jr. the other children and family our sincere condolences as you grapple with the departure of such a giant of a man. Clinton came into this world on 2nd February, 1958.

MISS NETTY JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP 1st Year Students are invited to apply Criteria:

1. Acceptance letter indicating 1st Year 2022-23 entrance to a High School in the Orange Walk District. 2. Documentation showing Financial Need 3. Belizean and under the age of 15 for the entire 2022-23 school year. (picture of SSB Card)

4. A 350-word ESSAY in the applicant’s own handwriting a) Describes the student? b) Explains why High School education is necessary? c) Describes the student’s present and future interest/s in the community? d) Why should you be awarded the MNJ Scholarship? The High School Acceptance letter, Proof of Financial Need, SSB Card, and scan of 350-word Application Essay must be emailed to tonyjim@hotmail.com by Saturday May 21, 2022. Text questions may be forwarded via WhatsApp or SMS text to 675-8380.

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Minister and Minister of State for Youth, Sports, and Transport Working visit to Punta Gorda Town On Friday April 22 Hon. Rodwell Ferguson Minister of Youth, Sports, and Transport and Hon. Gilroy Usher Minister of State in the Ministry in the company of their senior managers held very fruitful meetings in Punta Gorda Town to address the concerns of the residents of the Toledo district. The first meeting was held with the bus operators of the Toledo District at the Punta Gorda Town Council. The event had the participation of Mr. Charles Selgado Mayor of Punta Gorda Town, Mr Malcom Galvez Deputy Mayor of Punta Gorda Town, Hon. Michael Espat Minister of State and Area Representative for Toledo East, and Hon. Oscar Requena Minister and Area Representative for Toledo West and others. A very productive discussion with held with the Toledo staff of the Department of Youth Services. The third stop was at the National Sports Council (NSC). Mr. Michael “Chips” Norales, District Coordinator for the NSC, gave the delegation a tour of the facility followed by a meeting with the staff. The final visit included a tour of Transport Department. Following the tour a very healthy discussion was held with the staff of the department.

2022 Invitation for Bids

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration The Government of Belize (GOB), through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration (the “Ministry”) has decided to conduct an Amnesty Program for irregular migrants who have been living in Belize. The Program is scheduled to begin August 2, 2022. The GOB has set aside funds to meet related expenses and has earmarked the purchase of the below listed equipment as necessary to carry out an effective amnesty program: 57 Desktop Computers 57 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 57 Web Cameras 40 Signature Pads 40 Scanners 14 File Server Hard Drives 40 Photocopiers 20 Printers 1 Year Subscription – Online Appointment System The Ministry now invites tenders for the supply of the above listed equipment. Bidding for the equipment is to be made by lot(s) or the entire package. Interested tenderers can obtain the bidding document commencing on April 25, 2022 from the address below between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays. The deadline for clarifications is May 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm. The deadline to submit tenders is May 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Sealed bids are to be delivered to the Ministry at the address below. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened. The requisite to participate in this bidding includes, but is not limited to, the presentation of Certificates of Good Standing from the Belize Companies Registry, the Belize Tax Service and the Belize Social Security Board or proof of Incorporation and Financial Audited Statements for the last 3 years. Qualification requirements are as specified in Instructions to Bidders, Clause 14, Documents “Establishing the Eligibility and Qualifications of the Bidder”, and in the Bid Data Sheet. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. This advertisement can also be seen on the Ministry of Immigration’s web page at https://immigration.gov.bz. The address referred to above is the address for the (i) collection of Bidding Documents; (ii) submission of Bid Documents; and (iii) opening of bids, as stated below: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration Mountain View Blvd. Belmopan City, Belize, C.A. Tel: 822-3860 Email: ceo@immigration.gov.bz The Bidders are requested to submit as part of the bid the “Statement of Ethical Conduct and Fraud and Corruption”. In case of misleading information or non-adherence to the Fraud and Corruption provisions of the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall be pursued by the GoB.

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Belize Water Services Limited PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2022

For Immediate Release

PRESS RELEASE BWS Continues to invest to improve 8, 2022 For Immediate Releaseto Customers Service Water Services is pleased to inform BWS Continues to invest to Belize improve Service to Customers

that, our on-going investments in infrastructure and training have resulted in continuous improvements in ser-vices to customers. Belize Water Services is pleased to inform t In particular, water supply was maintained on-going investments throughout over in the infrastructure Easter Holidays in alland have resulted continuous serviceinareas, and especiallyimprovements those such as vices to customers. InCaulker, particular, San Pedro, Caye Placenciawater Peninsu- sup and San Ignacio/Santa saw Ho maintainedlathroughout over Elena the which Easter increases demand over the holiday. all service huge areas, andinespecially those such The Caulker, company’s significant investments in Pedro, Caye Placencia Peninsula these Elena service areas shows its contin-ued Ignacio/Santa which saw huge incr commitment in providing quality and condemand over the holiday. The company’s sig tinuity of services at high and professional investments in these service areas shows it level. ued commitment in providing quality and BWS also takes this opportunity to c of services commend at high our andstaff professional level. who worked diligently throughout the Easter period to ensure all our systems had consistentto supply, BWS also that takes this opportunity comm thereby allowing residents and visitors alike th staff who worked diligently throughout to have a that most enjoyable break.had co period to ensure all our holiday systems The company currently has ongoing projsupply, thereby allowing residents and visit ects to ex-pand services country-wide, and to have a most enjoyable holiday break.in projects to improve the supply capacity San Ignacio/Santa Elena, Placencia PeninsuThe company currently ongoing la, San Pedro, Belizehas City and Dis-trict, project Caye Caulker and Dangriga. pand services country-wide, and projects to thank all our and the supply We capacity in valued San customers Ignacio/Santa consumers forSan their confidence in us, as we Placencia Peninsula, Pedro, Belize City continue ourand workDangriga. to provide the best and trict, Caye Caulker most reliable service possible.

BWS: Delivering Water and More … for their confidence hank all our valued customers and consumers For more information regarding this or any other BWS Release, please contact: ontinue our work to Corporate provide the best and most Communications at Tel: 222-4757 Ext. 1405 or 1408reliable service poss or via e-mail at pr@bwsl.com.bz

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Punta Gorda Town Request for Expression of Interest GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION STRENTHENING FOR 30 TARGETED PRODUCERS’ ORGANIZATIONS Institution: Ministry of Economic Development Country: Belize Project: Resilient Rural Belize Programme Loan No.: 2000002301 Deadline for Submission of Proposals: May 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Background of programme: The Government of Belize (GOB), through a financing agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Green Climate Fund (GCF), has embarked on a six-year Programme, Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), which aims to minimize the impacts of climatic and economic events on smallholder farmers while supporting sustainable market access for their produce. The programme will help farmers employ climate resilient agricultural practices and technologies; integrate profitable smallholder participation into the development of select vegetables, fruits, and honey value chains; and support smallholder production capacity through investments in public and private climate resilient infrastructure and in the strengthening of smallholder farmer Producers’ Organizations and relevant GOB Departments. Background of the assignment: The programme aims to provide investments and interventions to a minimum of 30 producer organizations, which are distributed all over the country. However, the participation of women and youth as full members of the POs has been limited, which restrains their access to decision making and key program investments. This scenario does not enable both women and youth to participate in and benefit from profitable economic activities and program benefits. It is key for the success of the programme that each PO understands the benefits of allowing new members and move towards gender equality and women empowerment and participation. The Resilient Rural Belize Programme is committed to mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), to ensure that young people, women and men have equal access to, and control over, resources for development, benefits, and decision-making at all stages of development processes, projects, programs, and policies within the agriculture sector. Deliverables: The Individual Consultant shall provide the following deliverables: a) An Inception report, which will include the consultancy approach, training methodology and workplan, the draft of the proposed GESI capacity building programme for the different groups (PMU staff and CSAEO, POs and DOC/MOA staff) and an outline of the training sessions. b) A training completion report for each group, which shall include the presentations and training methodologies used, attendance register, photographs, issues identified during training and the commitments made by the different groups trained, as well as recommendations for future training (electronic and one original). c) Develop a small booklet or handout (not a training manual) to share with the POs and Implementing partners on gender equality, women empowerment and social inclusion with specific reference to ways for promoting these in RRB intervention. The booklet should also list the specific opportunities/affirmative actions that the Programme provides for these vulnerable groups. This could be developed from the information used to conduct the trainings (electronic and one original). d) Consultancy Completion Report (electronic and one original), which shall include results, issues faced during the assignment, lessons learnt, commitments achieved, as well as recommendations & affirmative actions for the inclusion of youth and women in the whole project and of how to assure women and youth are benefited from project services. e) The report will also include recommendations relevant for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System. Consultant’s qualifications and experience: The Gender Consultant must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies and/or Agriculture. Specific Experience: • Minimum five (5) years of experience in conducting GESI investigations, analysis of gender gaps in rural areas, facilitation of training processes with the government as well as community actors, and/ or socio-economic surveys with a gender and social inclusion approach. • Minimum five (5) years of experience with the use of participatory methodologies for trainings as well as women and young people empowerment. • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience conducting training sessions on topics related to Youth, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion. • Consultant must be fluent in English and Spanish language both written and verbal.

Individual Consultants interested in receiving the Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) document for this consultancy should register their interest by sending an e-mail (with subject: Request for REOI - Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strengthening for 30 Targeted Producers’ Organizations to the Procurement Officer at nvernon.RRB@med.gov.bz giving full contact details of the Consultant. This will ensure that the Consultants receive updates regarding this consultancy. The REOI must be delivered to the following address on or before May 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM (Local time). Consultants also have the option of submitting their REOI electronically using the File Request Link: https:// bit.ly/3Kd46zX

Attn: Nadia Vernon Procurement Officer Resilient Rural Belize Programme Ministry of Economic Development National Agriculture Showgrounds Hummingbird Highway Belmopan, Belize

BY ORDER of the Government of Belize, Licensed Auctioneer Mr. Fitzgerald A. Joseph will auction the following unserviceable vehicles, farm and office equipment on site at the Toledo Agriculture Station, located in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, Belize on Friday the 6th day of May, 2022, commencing at 9:00 a.m. No. 1

Type/ Name/Brand PIKUP Blue ISUZU

2 3 4

PIKUP Mahindra PIKUP Mahindra PIKUP Toyota

PIKUP Toyota

6 7

Mitsubishi- PIKUP Combine Harvester

Combine Harvester

12 13 14

Massey Ferguson Tractor Water Tank Metal Trailer

15 16 17

Seed Planter/Drill Seed Planter/Drill Seed Planter/Drill

18 19 20 21

Boggi-Trailer Motorcycle-Honda Motorcycle-Meluim Chemical Bowser

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Cannon Cannon HP Desk Kit HP Desk Kit ACER ACER HP DELL HP COMPAQ DELL VIEW SONIC APC APC APC FORZA DELL DURABLE PRO 500 Electronic Calculator Electronic Calculator HUGHES OVISLINK PORT Miscellaneous

Specification CYB-1354 BZB-2128 BZB-1964 TOL-158 (Only the frame) Bzb-1185(Only the frame) BMPB-0112 NEW HOLLAND TC57 NEW HOLLAND TC57 NEW HOLLAND TC57 NEW HOLLAND TC57 Combine harvester header Cyb-834 Metal type of Frame Wagon Shape type on frame Massey Ferguson John Deere TATU MARCHESAN PST3 Star-fri Boggi CYMC-0014 CYCMC-0014 Round-Blue Colored Frame Fax Phone Fax Phone Printer Printer-Scanner Printer-Scanner Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor keyboard Keyboard Laptop Projector UPS Battery UPS Battery UPS Battery UPS Battery CPU CPU MONROE6120 Texas Instrument Modem Internet Modems Internet Modems Computer parts, cables, port shub

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2022 BCCI Congratulates the GOB on the establishment of Task Force April 28th, 2022 - The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) congratulates the Government of Belize for engaging the United Nation’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) to carry out a computable general equilibrium analysis (CGE) to assist Belize to examine the likely impacts of a Belize-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on all economic agents, including firms, consumers, workers, and more. The BCCI commends the Government for the naming of an Interagency Task Force to conduct an Economic Impact Assessment of a Belize-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. The BCCI is appreciative of having a representative on this task force and views it as a testament to the commitment of the government to keeping the BCCI involved as partners in this process. The BCCI firmly believes that this type of research is a crucial prerequisite step to help inform any future bilateral trade negotiation. The BCCI also takes this opportunity to reiterate its continued commitment and cooperation on these matters of national importance.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

The Pink Quetzal Cabal

On January 21st we remembered the 57th anniversary of the notorious invasion of Belize by Luis Francisco Sagastume Ortiz an ex-candidate of the Guatemalan Congress and his posse of sixteen armed with his cache of four rifles, three pistols, and one sixteen gauge shotgun. The invaders(1962) walked four kilometers from Poptun, Peten in Guatemalan territory to Pueblo Viejo, Toledo British Honduras. In Pueblo Viejo is where they burned the British flag and hoisted the Guatemalan flag. They continued on their way to San Antonio. Sagastume Ortiz would later recount that his accomplices went in search of food and supplies and that the natives took this opportunity to warn the police at San Antonio of the events unfolding. Determined to take the town of Punta Gorda the invaders kept marching on and were met there by the British forces who were waiting on them with machine guns. After a short shoot out the invaders surrendered to the superior forces and the uprising was quelled. It is an interesting enough story; at the time it caught the interest of both the Des Moines Register in Iowa as well as the Standard Speaker from Hazelton Pennsylvania. Even more fascinating, however, is that among those who accompanied Sagastume was a young Belizean born and bred in Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Gustavo Rosado. Both Sagastume and Rosado were caught, found guilty and sentenced to ten years of hard labor in prison. They eventually served only eight months of that prison sentence after sending letters of apology and begging leniency from the courts. Sagastume was expelled from the country and declared persona non grata. Belizean-born Rosado was simply

released. The last that was heard from Rosado was that he relocated to Guatemala City on 10th February 1972 about ten years after the failed invasion as reported by the Guatemalan Prensa Libre. Some weeks ago(of said anniversary), the PM(Barrow) was asked by the media if there was a cabal forming in order to place his favorite as leader of the UDP. The PM claimed (at the time) to know nothing of the sort and rejected any such notion. PM might have told the truth. His dotage and infirmity have made him unaware of a cabal formed over time and circumstance through friendship and familial ties. The West meeting the North and forming an alliance of sorts. Consider that Margarito Gapy Vega, Erwin Contreras, Pablo Marin and Rene Montero are all related by marriage. Their spouses all come from the very same Rosado family in Benque Viejo Del Carmen and are related to the infamous Gustavo Rosado. The very same Gustavo Rosado whose intention was that British Honduras, now Belize, would revert to Guatemalan rule. It will also surprise Belizean patriots to know that his Excellency Alexis Rosado, Belizean Ambassador to Guatemala(at that time, before November 2020) and a prominent leader in the negotiations in the Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute, is the nephew of the very same Gustavo Rosado who for all intents and purposes invaded our country. Even a high-ranking member of the Judiciary is married into the Rosado family. Are these mere coincidences? Are these machinations a part of a wider plot? Already there are vast tracts of land that have come under the control of this one family. They have garnered tremendous influence in several important government ministries and are even deeply and widely involved even

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in our diplomatic affairs as several of the minister’s children are posted as foreign officers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(during the Barrow Admin-

istration). Could it be that the Pink Quetzal Cabal formed under the very nose of the Red Puppet Master without him being the wiser? Certainly, as a block, those votes would be the deciding factor for the election of the next Red party leader. (Reprinted from Belize Times February 24, 2019 issue)

NOTICE Anthony & CO., LTD. #115,976 (“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 Anthony & CO., LTD.: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 14th day of April, 2022; and c) CHENG, CHIH-YUAN whose address is No. 32, Ln. 154, Xingyi Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given WESTSIDE INVEST CORP., FARGO CONSULTANCE INC. and NEWPORT INVESTING CORP. all commenced dissolution on 22nd February, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Notice is hereby given ZABINA FINANCIAL LTD. commenced dissolution on 24th February, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered

office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given VISCUM REAL ESTATE INC. commenced dissolution on 24th February, 2022; and IAN DAVID FEBER of Gretenweg 13, 8038 Zurich, Switzerland is the Liquidator of the company. Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

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NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given XPT LEGAL CORPORATION commenced dissolution on 2nd February, 2022; and Ruth Rodriguez of PH Molon Tower, Piso 5, Calle Aquilino de la Guardia, Apt. 0819 – 10660 El Dorado, Ciudad de Panama, is the Liquidator of the company.

Notice is hereby given MARINE CONSULTING CORP. and SALT WATER MARINE CO. LTD. both commenced dissolution on 12th January, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Notice is hereby given BORDEN TRADER LTD. and AFRICA CRM TELECOMUNICACOES LTD. both commenced dissolution on 2nd February, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Notice is hereby given COPIONE S.A. commenced dissolution on 17th January, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company. .

Notice is hereby given BERRIEN TRADING CORP., AUDITAS S.A. and E&M MANAGEMENT TRADE LTD. all commenced dissolution on 9th February, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Notice is hereby given DAGWORTH COMMERCIAL CORP. commenced dissolution on 18th January, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies.

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Companies listed below have been dissolved and duly struck off the IBC Register as follows: NAME OF COMPANY LIGURIA MARINE CORPORATION ATIK INVESTMENTS LTD. GALICIA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. BELIZE BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ISTANBUL, TURKEY) LTD. MARCUSO MARKETING LTD. ESPRIT MANAGEMENT INC. CANTARAINVESTMENTS INC. NOMIC FINANCIAL LTD. NODIK INTERNATIONAL S.A. GARDEN HOLDINGS LTD. PYRUM INNOVATIONS S.A. TOSCA SHIPPING LIMITED PELICAN CAY SHIPPING & TRADING (BELIZE) LTD. CANDALES ENTERPRISES LTD. BELDAME COMPANY LTD. RAINDROP CONSULTANTS S.A. SWAYING CORPORATION PORT TRADING CORP. RS INVESTMENTS LTD. TOWERBRIDGE ESTATE INC. PLISTEL TRADING LTD. MILIA OVERSEAS LTD. BARRIOSO BUSINESS LTD. ALTERNA SHIPPING COMPANY S.A. DISALO UNIVERSAL S.A. POUDER MARITIME S.A. GRAND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO., LTD. WILMINGTON FINANCE CO. LTD. KENNA CONSULTANCE CORP. RS HOLDING LTD. PARLIAM INTERNATIONAL CORP. MEROLY INCORPORATED DALINGO CORP. DEVROL INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

Date of Dissolution 5th January, 2022 5th January, 2022 5th January, 2022 5th January, 2022 12th January, 2022 12th January, 2022 12th January, 2022 12th January, 2022 13th January, 2022 15th January, 2022 15th January, 2022 20th January, 2022 20th January, 2022 20th January, 2022 20th January, 2022 26th January, 2022 26th January, 2022 26th January, 2022 26th January, 2022 26th January, 2022 27th January, 2022 27th January, 2022 27th January, 2022 27th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 28th January, 2022 29th January, 2022 29th January, 2022 31st January, 2022

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Ltd.

Notice is hereby given TRUTEL CONSULTING LTD. and BILLE CONTINENTAL S.A. both commenced dissolution on 1st March, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Notice is hereby given VOLTA INVESTMENT CORP. commenced dissolution on 3rd March, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered

office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the company. Notice is hereby given RODNEY ENTERPRISES CORP. commenced dissolution on 3rd March, 2022; and IAN DAVID FEBER of Gretenweg 13, 8038 Zurich, Switzerland is the Liquidator of the company. Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

NOTICE OF COMMENCED DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given LANDFIELD ENTERPRISES CORP. and WHALE MARINE GLOBAL LIMITED both commenced dissolution on 10th March, 2022; and Belizean Liquidators Services Inc. whose registered office is at 50 Shirley Street, P.O. Box CB-13917 Nassau, Bahamas, is the Liquidator of the companies. Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Limited

THE BELIZE TIMES

Oil CEOs took home over $20m US gas prices are over $4 a gallon By Iffah Kitchlew, The Guardian Oil and gas CEOs received nearly $45m more in combined total compensation in 2021 compared to 2020 amid a spike in prices. While gas prices soar for consumers, one group of people A sign displays the price of gas at an Exxon isn’t faring so badly. Chief gas station in Washington DC, in March. Phoexecutives from the largest tograph: Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images oil and gas companies received nearly $45m more in combined total compensation in 2021 as 2021, while Exxon reported its highest compared to 2020 amid the steep rise in profits since 2017 in the last quarter of gasoline prices across the US over the 2021. last year, a new report states. “Americans will not soon forget Twenty-eight major oil and gas comthat when they were struggling to fill panies, such as Shell, Exxon, BP and their tanks, oil and gas companies made Marathon Petroleum, gave out $394m record profits and decided to give that USD in total to their chief executives in money to wealthy industry executives 2021, according to an exclusive analysis and shareholders rather than stabilizing provided to the Guardian. Among the gas prices,” said Kyle Herrig, president highest earners were Michael Hennigan of government watchdog Accountable, of Marathon Petroleum, who received which produced the report. over $21m – $5m more than 2020 – and The oil industry has defended surgDarren Woods of Exxon, who received ing fuel prices on the grounds of a spike over $23m – $7m more than 2020. in crude oil costs, inadequate supplies These figures reflect the compafor a sudden hike in fuel demand after nies’ massive earnings, brought about a lull during the pandemic and, more largely by the boost in gas prices in the recently, the Russia-Ukraine war. The last year. Gas prices experienced a 50% Biden administration has accused big rise in 2021, reaching the highest they oil of price gouging. The US was actualhave been since 2014. Fuel prices have ly a net exporter of petroleum in 2021, only continued to climb, hitting an averand also boosted overall crude producage of $4.12US a gallon in the past few tion. At the same time, although crude months(in the USA). oil costs dropped over the last month, At Shell, chief executive and chief fiprices at the pump across the US still nancial officer raises were made for their remained markedly high. “significant personal contributions … in Consumer advocacy groups take a delivering the strategic progress of 2021”, dim view of oil firms. “They are causing said Curtis Smith, Head of Americas Mepeople to have to choose between putdia Relations at Shell, in an email to the ting food on the table and putting gas in Guardian. Shell’s boss, Ben Buerden, rethe tank. And that’s a choice that people ceived a $2m raise in 2021. shouldn’t have to make,” argued Jamie Shell’s profits quadrupled and BP’s Court, president of Consumer Watchnet profit rose to an eight-year high in dog.

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GREAT EVENTS THAT SHAPED BELIZE… By Ricardo Moguel Rosado History is not about accumulation of facts but how to use the lessons of the past to make decisions in the present to plan for a better future. History is not the story of anonymous social and economic movements. History is made by great individuals, great ideas, and great events that are propelled by these individuals and ideas. Events had consequences that still reverberate with us today. Ideas make political history such as the Bolshevik, Chinese and Cuban Revolution. Political history shape art and literature. Great individuals shape history, but the political and intellectual climate must be right. Untimely reformers tend to be burned at the stake. The world changes each day. Today there is a new normal. Technology goes hand in hand with intellectual currents in shaping political events. History of Belize is multifaceted. Most of our institutional history was formulated by the so called Baymen to fit a particular agenda. Books and academia claim that the Yucatec Maya came to Belize from Yucatan. This is partially true but the bulk of the Maya were already in Belize living in the Yalbac Hills and surrounding area for 4,000 years. To accept the fact that the Maya came from Yucatan denotes that there was nobody

here and justifies the massive land theft the British did of Maya land in Belize by claiming Terra Nullius, nobody’s land. And, that is how the British came to own all Belize’s land. Thus, the fact that the Maya were in the jungles did not matter to them. The Maya had excellent land management practices and protected the jungles. The British tried to exterminate them. But, the British are gone and the Maya are still here. Part of our history, the history of the Hispanic and Maya descendants of the refugees who fled Yucatan during the Caste War that began in 1847 into what is now Belize, was not shaped by a single individual but by a great event. The Caste War, the most important indigenous revolt of the Americas, was a social movement catapulted by greed and exploitation of the indigenous Maya by descendants of Europeans. This was a movement of people and has specific names such as Jacinto Patt and Cecilio Chi. The war has a Hispanic and Mayan face. Five generations ago our great-great grandfathers walked the jungles of Yucatan to pour into British Honduras. The year 1847 was the magic date this movement started but it stretched throughout the rest of the century as the Caste War devastated Yucatan. Four generations of our people have been born in Belize and we are part of the landscape as the Mesoamerican jungles or the Maya mountains or the Caribbean Sea, We are Belize.

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BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL

BY ORDER OF CHARGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED, a company duly incorporated and registered under the Laws of Belize with registered office situate at Parcel 7550 Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made BETWEEN PATRICK LEROY HENRY (hereinafter called “the Mortgagor”) and NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) which was duly recorded at the Land Titles Unit in the City of Belmopan on the 7th day of July, 2015 as Instrument No. LTU-201501143. NATIONAL BANK OF BLIZE LIMITED will at the expiration of Two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the SCHEDULE below. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED a company duly incorporated and registered under the Laws of Belize with registered office situate at Parcel 7550 Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Chargee under a Legal Charge between LORNA MARIE MCKAY hereinafter called “The Chargor” and NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED hereinafter called “The Chargee” which was duly recorded at the Lands Registry in the City of Belmopan on the 06th day of October, 2016 by Instrument No. LRS-201609764. NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED will at the expiration of Two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the properties described in the Schedule below. ALL offers to purchase the said properties must be made in writing to NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL of land being Lot No. 3 containing 927.91 square yards of land situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District, Belize bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 356 of 2014 at Entry No. 6040, Register No. 23, TOGETHER will all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District BELIZE

BY ORDER OF CHARGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED a company duly incorporated and registered under the Laws of Belize with registered office situate at Parcel 7550 Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Chargee under a Legal Charge between NYANI KHILA AUGUST (Decease) hereinafter called “The Chargor” and NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED hereinafter called “The Chargee” which was duly recorded at the Lands Registry in the City of Belmopan on the 10th day of June, 2015 by Instrument No. LRS-201506355. NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED will at the expiration of Two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the properties described in the Schedule below. ALL offers to purchase the said properties must be made in writing to NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained. THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 383.844 Square Metres being Parcel 1523, Block 45 in the QUEENS SQUARE WEST Registration Section TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of NYANI KHILA AUGUST. DATED this 22nd day of April 2022 NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District BELIZE

THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 321.5 Square Metres being Parcel 110, Block 45 in the ALBERT/MESOP Registration Section TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of LORNA MARIE MCKAY. DATED this 22nd day of April 2022 NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District BELIZE

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED, a company duly incorporated and registered under the Laws of Belize with registered office situate at Parcel 7550 Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made BETWEEN KARIM ADLE (hereinafter called “the Mortgagor”) and NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) which was duly recorded at the Land Titles Unit in the City of Belmopan on the 7th day of August, 2014 as Instrument No. LTU-201401466. NATIONAL BANK OF BLIZE LIMITED will at the expiration of Two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the SCHEDULE below. All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained. THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL of land being Lot No. 1 (0.678) acres situate in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District, Belize, bounded and described as shown on Entry No. 5321 Reg. no. 17 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 876 of 2007 TOGETHER will all buildings erections and developments standing and being thereon. NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LIMITED Corner Forest Drive & Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District BELIZE

MONTERO SR Rene Jaime Control No.: A1937/32022

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Requesting country: Belize

File No.: 2022/3599 MONTERO SR Rene Jaime Date of publication: 3 March 2022 Control No.: A1937/32022 Updated on: 3 March 2022 Requesting country: Belize FUGITIVE WANTED FOR PROSECUTION File No.: 2022/3599 Date of publication: 3 March 2022 CAUTION: Risk Updated on: Escape 3 March 2022

Circulation to the media (including Internet) of the extract of the notice as published on INTERPOL’s public website: No

FUGITIVE WANTED FOR PROSECUTION

CAUTION: Escape Risk 1. IDENTITY PARTICULARS

Circulation to the media (including Internet) of the extract of the notice as published on INTERPOL’s public website: No

1. IDENTITY PARTICULARS

Family name: Forename(s): Forename(s) in the original script or Chinese Telegraphic Code: name: Family Sex: Forename(s): Date and place Forename(s) in of thebirth: original Nationality: script or Chinese Telegraphic

MONTERO SR Rene Jaime Rene JaimeSR MONTERO Male Jaime Rene 20 January 1947 Belize Belize Belize (confirmed)

Code: Rene Jaime Also known as Sex: Male Type Family name20 January 1947 Forename Date of birth Date and place of birth: Belize Belize 1. Alias MONTERO Rene 20 January 1947 Nationality: Belize (confirmed)

Place San Ignancio

Family name at birth: MONTER SR Also known as Marital status: Married Type Family name Forename Date of birth Place Father's family name and 1. Alias MONTERO Rene 20 January 1947 San Ignancio forenames: MONTERO ALEJANDRO Alejandro Mother's maiden name and Family name at birth: MONTER SR forenames: GUERRA Celia Marital status: Married Occupation: Retired Father's family name and forenames: MONTERO ALEJANDRO Alejandro Languages spoken: English, Spanish Mother's maiden name and Regions/Countries likely to be forenames: GUERRA Celia visited: Panama (Panama City), United States (Miami), Guatemala (Guatemala City) Occupation: Retired Identity documents Languages spoken: English, Spanish Nationality Number Date of issue Expiry date Regions/Countries likely to beType visited: 1. Belize Passport P0389092 December 2020Guatemala 7 December 2030 Panama (Panama City), United7States (Miami), (Guatemala City) 2. Belize

Social Security Number

Identity documents Physical description Nationality Type Height (cm): 168 Passport 1. Belize Eyes: Dark brown Social Security Number 2. Belize Addresses

Number Street Physical description 1. 27 (cm): 168 Church Street Height Eyes: Dark brown Addresses

2. CASENumber 1.

Facts of the case Town

Santa Elena 2. CASE

000032351

Number

Date of issue

Weight (kg): 100 7 December 2020 P0389092 Build: Stocky 000032351 City/Town

Ignacio, WeightSan (kg): 100 Cayo Build: Stocky

Street Church Street

Country Belize

City/Town San Ignacio, Cayo

Expiry date Hair: Black 7 December 2030

Country Belize

Place Belmopan Cayo Place Belmopan Cayo

Country Belize Hair: Black

Cayo

Country Belize

Cayo

Country Belize Belize Country Belize Belize

Region/State

Date From 14 April 2016 to 12 November 2020

Facts of the Summary of case facts of the case On November of 2020, the new CEO for the Government Ministry of Infrastructural Development Town Country Dateand Housing upon taking over on the 12/11/2020, senior staff of the ministry certain major irregularities Santa Elena met with several Belize From 14where April 2016 to 12 November 2020 and wrong doing reportedly were highlighted under the former Minister, Jaime Montero Sr. An investigation was launched where it was discoveredINTERPOL that gross irregularities anduse abuse of INTERPOL REDRene NOTICE For official only power hadNo.: occurred thecase then Minister, Montero Sr. The evidence on file confirms that Montero Sr was bestowed File responsibility for the, Summary of facts ofbythe Control A-1937/3-2022 Page 1/2 No.: 2022/3599 Ministry Of Works and was responsible Works,Ministry Road Construction and Development Maintenance.and During the period in review it was On November of 2020, the new CEO for for, the Public Government of Infrastructural Housing upon taking over on the discovered that Montero directed permitted use certain of Government of Belize property assigned to the ministry Cayo District 12/11/2020, metthe with severalSr senior staffand of the ministrythe where major irregularities and wrong doing reportedly wereathighlighted under Unit,former SantaMinister, Elena Town, carryMontero out workSr. onAn hisinvestigation personal private propertythat andgross closeirregularities associates, and therefore the RenetoJaime was property, launched family wheremember’s it was discovered abuse of abusing theoccurred power ofbyhis office. power had the then Minister, Montero Sr. The evidence on file confirms that Montero Sr was bestowed responsibility for the, Ministry Of Works and was responsible for, Public Works, Road Construction and Maintenance. During the period in review it was discovered that the Montero Sr directed and permitted the use of Government of Belize property assigned to the ministry at Cayo District Unit, Santa Elena Town, toFOR carry PROSECUTION out work on his personal private property, family member’s property and close associates, therefore FUGITIVE WANTED abusing the power of his office. ARREST WARRANT OR JUDICIAL DECISION 1/1 Charge(s): Willful Oppression

FUGITIVE WANTED FOR PROSECUTION Law covering the offence(s):

Contrary to Section 284 read along Section 309 of the Criminal Code, Chapter 101 of the Subtantive Laws of Belize, ARREST WARRANT OR JUDICIAL DECISION 1/1RE 2001 Charge(s): Willful Maximum penalty possible: Years:Oppression 2 Timecovering limit for prosecution or Law the offence(s): Contrary to Section 284 read along Section 309 of the Criminal Code, Chapter 101 of the Subtantive expiry date of arrest warrant: Laws No timelimit of Belize, RE 2001 Maximum penalty possible: Arrest warrant or judicial decision having Years: 2 the same effect Time limit for prosecution or Number Date of issue Issued or handed down by expiry date of arrest 3warrant: timelimit 03092021 September No 2021 Belmopan Magistrate Court

Copy ofwarrant arrest warrant available at the General in the language used by the requesting country: Yes Arrest or judicial decision having theSecretariat same effect Number 03092021

Date of issue 3 September 2021

3. ACTION TO BE TAKEN IF TRACED

Issued or handed down by Belmopan Magistrate Court

Country Belize Country Belize

Copy of arrest warrant available at the General Secretariat in the language used by the requesting country: Yes LOCATE AND ARREST WITH A VIEW TO EXTRADITION: Assurances are given that extradition will be sought upon arrest of the person, in conformity with national laws and/or the applicable bilateral andACTION multilateralTO treaties. 3. BE TAKEN IF TRACED LOCATE AND ARREST WITH A VIEW TO EXTRADITION: PROVISIONAL ARREST: Assurances are given that extradition will be sought upon arrest of the person, in conformity with national laws and/or the applicable bilateral This request is to be treated as a formal request for provisional arrest, in conformity with national laws and/or the applicable bilateral and and multilateral treaties. multilateral treaties.

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2022

Elections and Boundaries Department Elections and Boundaries Commission Belize, 27th April 2022

DISSOLUTION OF VILLAGE COUNCILS WHEREAS, Section 10 (1) of the Village Councils Act Chapter 88 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2020, provides that the Elections and Boundaries Commission shall, at least seven days before any general election of members of the council becomes due under the provisions of this Act or any regulations made there under, dissolve that council, by Order published in the Gazette and on the radio; AND WHEREAS, the general election of members of those Village Councils set out in the Schedule hereto becomes due on the 29th May 5th June and 12th June 2022. NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by the aforesaid Section 10 of the Village Councils Act, the Elections and Boundaries Commission hereby dissolves the Village Councils set out in the Schedules hereto effective 15th May 22nd May and 29th May 2022 respectively. As from the said 16th May 23rd May and 30th May 2022 respectively, the following provisions shall apply in accordance with Section 11 of the said Act: (a) subject to the following paragraphs of this section, the members of the council shall from the date of the dissolution vacate their offices; (b) all the powers, duties and liabilities of the council shall, until the constitution of a new council, be exercised, performed and discharged by the persons who held the posts of chairperson, secretary and treasurer of the council immediately before the dissolution; and (c) all property belonging to or vested in or in the occupation of the council shall, during the period aforesaid, vest in and be in the occupation, control and management of the persons indicated in paragraph (b) of this section. DATED this 27th day of April 2022. SIGNED: (OSCAR SABIDO PUGA) CHAIRMAN ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

SCHEDULE

VILLAGE COUNCILS DISSOLVED WITH EFFECT FROM 15th May 2022

VILLAGE COUNCILS DISSOLVED WITH EFFECT FROM 22nd May 2022

VILLAGE COUNCILS DISSOLVED WITH EFFECT FROM 29th May 2022

COROZAL DISTRICT Concepcion San Victor Yo Chen Chunux Progresso Copper Bank Patchakan Sarteneja Xaibe ORANGE WALK DISTRICT San Luis Douglas San Pablo San Jose BELIZE DISTRICT La Democracia Gracie Rock Biscayne Gardenia Crooked Tree

COROZAL DISTRICT Cristo Rey San Narcisco Buena Vista

COROZAL DISTRICT Libertad ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Carmelita BELIZE DISTRICT Maskall Bomba Corozalito St. Ann’s Mahogany Heights St. George’s Caye

CAYO DISTRICT Yalbac La Gracia Los Tambos Duck Run III TOLEDO DISTRICT Corazon Creek Dolores Otoxha San Lucas Monkey River Punta Negra

ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Chan Pine Ridge BELIZE DISTRICT Gales Point Freetown Sibun Burrell Boom St. Paul’s Bank Willows Bank CAYO DISTRICT San Marcos Selena Teakettle Ontario STANN CREEK DISTRICT Georgetown TOLEDO DISTRICT Cattle Landing Eldridgeville Forest Home Santa Ana Bladden Bella Vista Trio San Pablo

CAYO DISTRICT San Jose Succotz San Antonio Esperanza Cotton Tree St. Matthews Franks Eddy More Tomorrow TOLEDO DISTRICT San Jose Na Luum Ca Jacintoville Laguna San Felipe San Marcos Yemeri Grove San Pedro Columbia

THE BELIZE TIMES

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2022