Belize Times May 8, 2022 - Village Council Elections 2022

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8 MAY

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2022

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In 2019, the People’s United Party launched its village council campaign under the theme “Respect Wi Village”. Our villages country wide was being utterly neglected and disrespected by the Barrow Administration. Rural Belize was under siege by the Barrow Admin. Farm roads, sugar roads, village roads were in states of massive disrepair. Water Boards were mismanaged by UDP cronies, sporting facilities were overgrown and rendered useless, and our village leaders felt hopeless.

It was time for Rural Belize, the productive sector, to send a loud and clear message to Barrow and the UDP that their lies and disrespect had reached its end.

When all the votes were counted countrywide the PUP won 96 villages, the UDP won 77 and the remainder was won by Independent teams. Of the 1,286 seats available the PUP garnered 678, the UDP 488 and 120 were controlled by individuals who wished to be independent.

Starting May 15, 2022, all villages countrywide will again go to the polls to elect their new councils. The PUP machinery countrywide is oiled and ready.

We, the PUP, currently control village council at the district level in four of the six districts. We control the National Association of Village Councils. It is our aim to increase our 2019 performance and

to control the district association in all six districts.

Our campaign team for the 2022 village council elections is Forward Together with Plan Belize. This election is seeing some much-needed changes. Only those registered to vote on the official Elections and Boundaries voters list for that specific village will be able to vote. Individuals with Permanent Residency cards will not be allowed to vote.

Those who reside in the village but do not appear on the voter’s list for that village will not be allowed to vote

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Historic Visit on Saturday May 7: Mexican President Obrador in Belize PM Briceño & Min. Perez Unveil Five-Year Plan for Civil Aviation

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GoB Committed to the Democratic Process

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either. No one is allowed to vote by proxy so you must appear in person to vote.

Cabinet Brief Belmopan. 5th May 2022. 9:15 a.m.

The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 3rd April 2022. ●

● The Minister of Health & Wellness Hon. Kevin Bernard informed Cabinet that COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 years will soon be available. The Ministry of Health & Wellness is working closely with the Ministry of Education to safely deliver vaccines to students in time for the start of the new school year. Also, the Ministry of Health & Wellness encourages all Belizeans 60 years or older and those with preexisting conditions to get their second booster.

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Cabinet took note that signatures had been submitted to the Governor General to commence the process of issuing a writ of referendum in relation to the passage of the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill. In accordance with the Referendum Act, the petition will now undergo the process of vetting and verification by the Elections and Boundaries Department.

Cabinet is committed to continuing to shepherd the process with respect for all concerned and considers this an inspiring and encouraging part of Belize’s democratic system. Cabinet remains confident that in the end the right and best decisions will be made as a country.

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Cabinet gave its recommendation for the Attorney General to have introduced a bill at the next sitting of the House of Representatives to restructure the administration of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal with the introduction of the Senior Courts of Belize. The Senior Courts Bill is an amalgamation of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act and the Court of Appeals Act with amendments: (1) (2) (3)

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to restructure the courts administration system by making the office of the Chief Justice the administrative leader for both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal; to introduce new officeholders such as Senior Judges in the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the Supreme Court, the Chief Registrar, Masters, and Judicial Assistants; to introduce specialized divisions in the Supreme Court, such as a Constitutional and Public Law Division, Family and Trust Law Division, Commercial Law Division, and such other divisions as the Chief Justice from time to time may find necessary; to remove marital fault grounds for divorce proceedings and to provide for gender-neutral provisions in relation to divorce and matrimonial proceedings.

These changes are being introduced to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency in the upper courts of the judicial system of Belize. ●

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Cabinet has also given its approval for the introduction of a bill to address consequential amendments to the Belize Constitution to provide for the additional judicial office holders as well as to provide for the office of the Chief Justice to be the administrative leader of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal as well as for the renaming of the Supreme Court to that of the High Court. The office of the President of the Court of Appeal is being retained but shall be subject administrative to the office of the Chief Justice.

Cabinet gave its recommendation for the Attorney General to have introduced, at the next sitting of the House of Representatives, a bill to amend the Marriage Persons (Protection) Act, Chapter 175 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2020. This is to allow for the removal of the fault grounds for an application for judicial separation before the Family Court, which is to be replaced with the ground of incompatibility. Too many times the Family Court is bogged down with acrimonious family proceedings that are not conducive to the family healing and moving on, with children being affected by such proceedings. It is important to note that these proposed amendments will not affect the protection against domestic violence under the Domestic Violence Act and will not affect the rights of maintenance for spouses and children.

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Cabinet took note of the protocol to amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas to allow Enhanced Cooperation Among CARICOM Member States and gave its approval for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade & Immigration to ratify the amendments to the protocol on the Revised Treaty to Allow for Enhanced Cooperation Among Member States.

Finally, the Prime Minister informed Cabinet that on Saturday, 7th May 2022, the President of the Republic of Mexico, His Excellency Andrés Manuel López Obrador will be making an official visit to Belize.

Those wishing to contest must take time one week in advance to go to the town associated with their village to get nominated. All this is in an effort to cut out the corruption and last-minute surprises from the village council elections and to give the villages the respect they deserve.

The PUP is poised to take the 2022 village council elections as rural Belize has seen the benefits of Plan Belize which is focused on increasing agricultural output and production. The cocoa and rice industries in Toledo are once again alive and producing. The shrimp, banana and citrus industry in Stann Creek is recovering. The vegetable and cattle industry in the north and west is rebounding and the sugar industry in the north is seeing better days. Plan Belize is with Rural Belize and Rural Belize is with the PUP. Forward together.

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The National Sports Council will be organizing a $250,000 national youth basketball tournament, which will award 40 one-year scholarships to the male and female winners, Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Rodwell Ferguson told the press at the Marion Jones Sports Complex on Wednesday morning.

Belize is no longer in COVID lockdown and with the lifting of health restrictions, the Ministry of Sports seeks to create positive activities for Belizean youths to develop in body and spirit, to achieve their career goals, and keep them away from negative activities, Minister Ferguson said.

The sports council is now inviting teams to register in three categories: under-15, under-18 and an open senior category, explained Belize City Councilor for sports Kaya Cattouse The boys and girls will play in separate competitions, and each municipality will register up to 6 teams to compete in competitions at the district level in June and July. The district champions will advance to national finals to be played in Belize City, with the 6 championship final matches played at the Belize Civic Center.

The Ministry of Sports will be offering 20 scholarships to the champion boys teams and 20 scholarships for the champion girls in the U-15 and U-18 categories. The NSC is also offering a $10,000 cash prize for the champion men’s team in the Open category, with the same prizes for the Women’s champions.

The Belize Basketball Federation’s newly elected president Jacob Leslie said the tournament will sharpen the young players’ skills to be ready for upcoming international competitions, as Belize has been invited to participate in the COCABA Under-16 championships to be held in Nicaragua in August. He said the BBF will be selecting the best U-16 Belizean players, with some Belizeans who are already playing in high school competitions in the United States. Leslie was confident that this team will represent Belize well, as Belize has always had success at the CODICADER Games in the U-17 level and among the region’s universities.

Minister Ferguson also announced that he will be travelling to Guatemala late this month to pass over the CODICADER presidency to Guatemala. Salvador was to have hosted the CODICADER Games in September 2020, which were cancelled by the pandemic. In 2021, Belize took over the presidency of the Central American Isthmus Council for Sports and Recreation (CODICADER), but as the COVID pandemic was still restricting sports, no CODICADER Games were held. A technical meeting has already been held to decide the way forward for the CODICADER Games, at which it was decided that the next Games would be held in 2023. This will allow time for each member country to hold domestic competitions in scholastic sports during the coming academic year. This will decide the national champions in each sport. This will represent their country at the 2023 CODICADER Games.

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EDITORIAL

HARD CONVICTIONS

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he entertainer continues his show, this week with a sit-down comedy special featuring some of his equally forgettable friends. It seems that no self-respecting party member deigned to sit down for the debacle. The only truth told at the performance was that in effect another trouncing at the polls is imminent for the UDP. But again…even blind men could see that one coming because it takes absolutely no political prowess to decipher the outcome, which is good considering that there was none to be had at the head table.

The Leader of the Opposition (LOO) dedicated abundant time to pontificate on the issues of crime and gun violence, topics he has much personal experience with. He preaches with unnecessary intensity, particularly on topics with which he is not in the least bit acquainted. Case in point, economics, inflation, and cost of living. Belize imports more than it exports and has a trade deficit with the United States of America, which is currently suffering from severe inflation. Our economy is therefore sensitive to inflation from other countries, and we import their inflation along with all the goods and services. Therefore, we can see from the table of items that was recently published that Belizean grown and produced items such as beans both red and black actually saw a reduction in prices as compared to last year. Others such as chicken saw small increases in prices. Those items that saw huge increases were imported commodities such as pigtails, and corned beef. It was the Father of the Nation, RT. Hon. George Price who said, “grow what you eat, eat what you grow.” His words of wisdom fall on the deaf ears of the UDP who continue to encourage a lifestyle that is both unsustainable, and unhealthy for our communities. Instead, the facts clearly show that eating fresh Belizean produce is healthy for your body as well as your pocket.

Another point that the LOO laboured long on was corruption. Again, he and his family have contributed much to Belizean discourse on this heated topic. At times, he tried to disavow his familial ties and political record completely from the last administration, claiming he was able to stand on his own record. He visibly chafes at the suggestion that he owes his present position to dear old dad. The truth, had it not been for daddy dearest, he would not have had a place among the elite of this country. He would not have been made Musical Ambassador, nor ever regained his coveted American Visa. Had it not been because he is the son of the past prime minister and the nephew of a long-standing Member of the House of Representatives, he would not be where he is today. He was handpicked and served with one of the safest constituencies for the UDP on a golden platter. The LOO tries once again to fool the electorate by wearing slippers and short pants when he is in the villages, but the truth is he has not had to work for any of the positions he now enjoys. Being a daddy’s boy does have its perks, no wonder the tried-and-true battle-tested party loyalists will have nothing to do with you.

The only hard convictions that you had landed you in prison for nine years, so it is hardly appropriate to cast aspersions on others. The Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño has proven his leadership with decades of service to the people of Belize. He is one of the most accessible politicians in Belize, stopping to talk with people on the street and in their homes. He still believes in house-to-house visits and campaigns regularly. That is why the people love him and believe in him and ask him for help. The PM believes in service, to his community and his country. His beliefs are in line with his action. The Leader of the Opposition’s only hard convictions landed him in prison for nine years. Village Council Elections are here, Vote BLU!

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EDITORIAL

8 MAY

2022

en Español

DURAS CONVICCIONES

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l cómico continúa con su espectáculo, esta semana con un especial de comedia sentado con algunos de sus igualmente olvidables amigos. Parece que ningún miembro del partido que se precie se dignó a sentarse para la debacle. La única verdad que se dijo en la actuación fue que, en efecto, es inminente otra paliza en las urnas para el UDP. Pero de nuevo... incluso los ciegos podrían ver venir eso, porque no se necesita absolutamente ninguna habilidad política para descifrar el resultado, lo cual es bueno teniendo en cuenta que no había ninguno con dicha habilidad en la mesa

principal.

El Líder de la Oposición (LOO) dedicó abundante tiempo a pontificar sobre las cuestiones de la delincuencia y la violencia armada, temas con los que tiene mucha experiencia personal. Predica con una intensidad innecesaria, sobre todo en temas que no conoce en absoluto. Por ejemplo, la economía, la inflación y el coste de la vida. Belice importa más de lo que exporta y tiene un déficit comercial con los Estados Unidos de América, que actualmente sufre una grave inflación. Por lo tanto, nuestra economía es sensible a la inflación de otros países, e importamos su inflación junto con todos los bienes y servicios. Por lo tanto, podemos ver en la tabla de artículos que se publicó recientemente que los artículos cultivados y producidos en Belice, como los frijoles, tanto rojos como negros, realmente vieron una reducción en los precios en comparación con el año pasado.

Otros, como el pollo, experimentaron pequeños aumentos de precios. Los artículos que experimentaron grandes aumentos fueron los productos importados, como los rabos de cerdo y la carne en conserva. Fue el Padre de la Nación el muy Honorable George Price quien dijo: “cultiva lo que comes, come lo que cultivas”. Sus sabias palabras caen en los oídos del UDP, que sigue fomentando un estilo de vida insostenible y poco saludable para nuestras comunidades. En cambio, los hechos demuestran claramente que comer productos frescos de Belice es saludable para el cuerpo y para el bolsillo.

Otro punto sobre el que LOO elaboró mucho fue la corrupción. Una vez más, él y su familia han contribuido mucho al discurso beliceño sobre este candente tema. En ocasiones, trató de desautorizar por completo sus vínculos familiares y su historial político de la última administración, alegando que podía valerse de su propio historial. Le molesta visiblemente la insinuación de que debe su posición actual a su querido padre. La verdad es que si no hubiera sido por papá querido no habría tenido un lugar en la élite de este país. No habría sido nombrado embajador musical, ni habría recuperado nunca su codiciado visado americano. Si no hubiera sido porque es el hijo del anterior primer ministro y el sobrino de un antiguo miembro de la Cámara de Representantes, no estaría donde está hoy. Fue elegido al dedazo y se le sirvió en bandeja de oro una de las distritos electorales más seguras para el UDP. El LOO intenta, una vez más, engañar al electorado usando chanclas y pantalones cortos cuando está en los pueblos, pero la verdad es que no ha tenido que trabajar por ninguno de los puestos que ahora disfruta. Ser un niño de papá tiene sus ventajas, no es de extrañar que los partidarios leales comprobados no quieran saber nada de ti.

Las únicas convicciones duras que has tenido te han llevado a la cárcel durante nueve años, por lo que no es apropiado calumniar a otros. El Primer Ministro, John Briceño, ha demostrado su liderazgo con décadas de servicio al pueblo de Belice. Es uno de los políticos más accesibles de Belice, que se detiene a hablar con la gente en la calle y en sus casas. Sigue creyendo en las visitas casa por casa y hace campaña con regularidad. Por eso la gente le quiere, cree en él y le pide ayuda. El Primer Ministro cree en el servicio a su comunidad y a su país. Sus creencias están en consonancia con su acción. Las únicas convicciones solidas del líder de la oposición lo llevaron a la cárcel durante nueve años. Las elecciones al Consejo de la Aldea ya están aquí, ¡vota a BLU!

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To All Moms, From PM Briceño, the People’s United Party, The PUP National Executive, THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMISSION andOVER the SPATE PUP Family.

OUTRAGED OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

“thank you for the unconditional love”

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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.

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

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2022

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?

DATED this 11th day of April 2022

CARTOON

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

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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THE BELIZE TIMES Prime Minister

Hon. John Briceño

Mother’s Day Message

“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4 Two of the greatest women I know are my late mom Felicitas and Rosanna my wife. Both are caring and loving women whose love for their children is unconditional. Rosanna’s affection for our sons and to the people around her often seem limitless and reminds me of my own mom’s care and affection for me and my brother Jaime.

If there is one quality my mom and wife have in common, it is their compassion for others which I am reminded of every day, not by the big things they do, but by the ordinary things they do day by day to show how much they care.

I am sure most of us have stories of our own mom whose love and compassion seem limitless or who would give everything to protect and care for their children.

For sure, Mother’s Day emphasizes the enduring love of mothers, and their love for us which lasts a lot longer than a day. Therefore, they deserve no less from us.

And so, in memory of all those incredible moms who have left this world like my mom Felicitas, and to all moms near or far, know that you are an inspiration to all us and you are the best example of the greatest gift of all, which is the gift of love.

Happy Mother’s Day Prime Minister John Briceño

Keynote Address

Belize Department of Civil Aviation Strategic Plan Launch

May 5th, 2022

Good Morning, We are here to do important work, to Launch of the 5-Year Strategic Plan for the Belize Department of Civil Aviation. This is indeed a significant event because it lays out the work of the department for the next five years. When we combined the Ministry of the Blue Economy with Civil Aviation Government, it actually was merging two wide open spaces: Civil Aviation to watch over our skies and the blue economy manages our vase territorial seas.

For Minister Perez and his limited team to manage these wide-open spaces is no small task and to do it properly requires planning and outreach. Of course, none of this can be done in isolation. It must be a part of our government’s overall strategy to build Belize. After all, where would tourism, our largest foreign exchange earner be without a meaningful partnership with civil aviation and the managers of our blue spaces?

Therefore, this plan is an indication of government’s determination to move forward in a manner that is strategic, well-coordinated and founded on sound principles that are in line with PlanBelize. An essential part of our goal in the area of civil aviation is safety.

All you do at Civil Aviation must be anchored in a safe, secure,

economically beneficial, and inclusive strategy. One that will ensure that all our partners understand that our work will only be successful when me make well-informed, sound policy decisions. So, I am happy to be a part of this morning’s launch, for it gives me the opportunity not only thank you, but to let you know how much we appreciate your efforts.

You, the men and women of civil aviation, have forged strategic and beneficial relationships with the Belize Airports Authority staff; members of our local airline industry like: Maya, Tropic, Astrum; the Belize Airports Concession Company, COCESNA and the members of the National Civil Aviation Security Council.

I urge you to continue to be inclusive in your work and to build upon the success that will result from this strategic plan.

Congratulations to all who contributed to this inclusive process which I am confident will lead to your continued success.

Thank you

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VOICE OF THE COMMON MAN

COST OF LIVING:

BLAME BARROW’S BORROW BORROW BORROW

By Hilly Bennett The court jester, the Leader of the Opposition made up of remnants of the mass party called the UDP, Shyne Barrow flanked by his remaining courtiers summoned another of their desperate press conferences on May 4, 2022 at the nearly-mortgaged headquarters at the foot of the Bel-China bridge. It was a feeble attempt to concoct distortion of Belize’s economic system alluding that cost-of-living is at a crisis stage and inflation is far worse than it is. With the village council elections in the horizon, the intention is to divide the rural communities that voted and will vote for the Peoples United Party (PUP). The political objective failed and the haunts of the UDP’s corruption-laden DNA and incompetence were exposed once more. Barrow’s 13 years’ of reign contributed to the pinch being felt today by the citizenry especially the marginalised, the downtrodden, the single mothers and the disenfranchised youths. Barrow is to be blamed and should be held to account. His son is heir to this blame as he was gifted undeservedly with a constituency post-ambassadorial nothingness.

The 2020 economic downturn under the worthless Barrow/Faber rogue regime is recorded as the worst in Belize’s post-independence history.

Year on year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell by 23 percent in the second quarter of 2020. Belize’s exports declined by 12 percent of the same year and was considered one of Central America’s worst growth rates, and alarmingly the world Bank projected that there was far worse to come. Belize was flung into the throes of recession. Dr. Osmond Martinez, the now Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance and Development, proffered at that time that the Jewel was in a full-blown depression due to percentage of the second quarter reading. On the Whip Morning Show on Tuesday, 4 November 2020 just before the General Election Martinez made the atrocious revelation, showing that within 10 years of the 13 years Red Hydra suppressive administration 68,849.5 individuals had joined the poverty box. 6,849.5 per year or 18.5 persons per day became poor. Belize was at risk of defaulting on its debt servicing obligation under Barrow and the loss of its social, economic and political power. The cost of debt servicing was increasing and over a period it resulted in Belizeans paying more for goods and services, resulting in inflation. The National Debt has become a “poison chalice” to which PM John Briceño and planBelize is realizing the antidote. The PM and his team of economic experts have been steadfast in turning the Belizean economy around by shedding the pariah status and the label of the various financial organisa-

tions. The crutch left by Barrow.

The institutions that have turned their backs on Dean Barrow have now recognised the Briceño Government stellar performance in good governance and a government with sound financial stewardship. The uphill battle and the woes of the economic destruction left by “a me king dean” is far from over but since taking office after the victorious general election Belizeans find themselves better off under the PUP. Notwithstanding the global factors, the pandemic, climate change, and the international conflicts, affecting costof-living and inflation, Prime Minister John Briceño is facing the challenges head-on and not shying away from the facts, unlike the Barrows who manipulated and distorted the wellness of the economy and are still doing the same today—thankfully with no success. In 2010, the Central Bank of Belize (CBB) first estimated the increase in CPI at 0.9 percent, but it was later revised down to zero according to World Bank information.

This very low figure, according to The Economic History of Belize by Victor Bulmer-Thomas, was achieved despite a sharp increase during the year in the General Sales Tax (GST) and price increases for gasoline and diesel at the pump of 21.5 percent and 25 percent respectively. SI 29 and the amendment increased the UDP tax take on fuel. Clearly distorting the performance of the economy at the time and the inflationary cost imposed on the populace.

Briceño insists on dealing with the nagging issue of cost-of-living saying that “while price increases are due largely to external factors, we believe that there are steps that can be taken by the Government to ease the hardship. We are actively reviewing the basket of goods on which tax relief can be granted. We’ll vigorously increase enforcement of price controls and adopt measures to curb price gouging.” The mandates of PlanBelize are the most prudent considerations to alleviating the dire straits of cost-of-living: increase in the minimum wage and the creation of opportunities for employment.

The UDP asinine suggestion that cost-of-living is at a crisis state is so because of the Barrow insatiable borrowing till he could borrow no more. This boneheaded Barrow policy is part and parcel of the inflation in Belize today. Much like blaming the recession on Covid, blaming the cost of living on planBelize is hiding the reality. The UDP caused the recession; the UDP borrow, borrow caused the level of Belize’s inflation.

But the PM Briceno and team are up to the task in fixing another example of the UDP gross incompetence.

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Historic Visit to Belize Mexican President AMLO

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is slated to be in Belize this Saturday May 7, 2022. He has indicated to Mexican media that the trip, the fourth time he leaves Mexico, this year to Central America and Cuba will have as its central issue and attention to the migratory phenomenon. The entire tour will be from May 5 to 9. In Belize, it is expected that Agriculture and our own border as an exporting/importing conduit will be on continuing discussion now at the highest level. AMLO is expected to bring some help to Belize but the details of that help will be forthcoming.

The president had previously announced that tour, framed in his policy that in order to stop migration to the United States through Mexican territory, it is necessary to resolve the underlying causes, such as poverty and lack of employment. In recent years, thousands of Central American and Caribbean migrants have gone north in massive caravans, leading to record numbers of attempts to enter the United States, while the flow of Cubans fleeing the island bound for the North American country has also increased. (eleconomista).

At a press conference from the National Palace, the federal president said that the Mexican air force aircraft will take him from Guatemala to El Salvador, Honduras, Belize and Cuba. The next meeting AMLO will have will be the international meeting, scheduled for the Summit of the Americas to be held in

June in Los Angeles. This latter will be co-chaired by Prime Minister John Briceño.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will hold meetings and participate in public events on his first work tour of Central America and the Caribbean, which will begin next Thursday.

On a four-day trip, he will hold meetings with five presidents of the region to talk about migration projects, trade and social development, and the Sowing Life and Youth Building the Future programs. In addition, it will cover the modernization of border infrastructure, bilateral cooperation projects, the supervision of social projects and dialogue to address the causes of migration. Likewise, he will participate in 21 public events in Central America and Cuba.

The tour will begin on Thursday, May 5, in Guatemala, where López Obrador will have a meeting with President Alejandro Giammattei. The next day, he will fly to El Salvador to meet with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. That same day he will travel to Honduras, where he will have a meeting with the Honduran president, Xiomara Castro.

For Saturday, May 7, he has a scheduled flight to Belize. There he will hold a private meeting with the Prime Minister, John Briceño, and will sign the Letter of Intent on Bilateral Cooperation Matters for the Sembrando Vida Program.

On Sunday, May 8, he will fly to Cuba. There he will place a floral offering before the Monument to José Martí in the Plaza de la Revolución and will visit the José Martí Memorial.

He will also have a meeting at the Palace of the Revolution with President Miguel Díaz Canel.

All the tours include private meetings with leaders, extended meetings of delegations and messages to the media. The historic visit is a continuation of Belize push to bring more jobs to the jewel pushing Belize forward.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTY

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE:Stann PROPERTY Beverly Lane, Independence Village, Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. Heritage Bank Limited, Licensed Beverly Lane, Independence Village, Stann Creek District Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE BY of the Mortgagees, Messrs. Heritage Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and viaORDER belizepropertyauctions.com theBank below described property.

Sales Christiana R.running Castillo areand selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described property. currently will expire Monday 16th May 2022 at 10:00 am: th Sales currently running and will expire Monday 16 May 2022 at 10:00 am:

No. 376 Beverly Lane, Independence Village, District ParcelParcel No. 376 Beverly Lane, Independence Village, StannStann CreekCreek District

ALL THAT or piece parcelor of parcel land situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District andDistrict being lot ALLpiece THAT of land situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek and being lo 376 and shown on1887 Plan (2 1887 (2containing of 2) containing and recorded the Land Titles numbernumber 376 and shown on Plan of 2) 555.6 555.6 squaresquare yardsyards and recorded at theatLand unit,Belmopan BelmopanTOGETHER TOGETHER with all buildings erections thereon. a concrete bungalow Titles unit, with all buildings and and erections thereon.

(Being (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing [three bedrooms + two bathrooms + laundry + semi-enclosed garage] dwelling house containing [three bedrooms + two bathrooms + laundry room room + semi-enclosed garage] and and lot 555.60 S.Y.on situate on Beverly Lane, Independence StannDistrict, Creek District, the freehold lot 555.60 S.Y. situate Beverly Lane, Independence Village,Village, Stann Creek the freehold propertyproperty of of Mr. Juan Omar Coc Melonie and Ms. Melonie Mr. Juan Omar Coc and Ms. Coc) Coc) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TERMS: STRICTLY CASH TELEPHONE 223-4488 KEVIN A. CASTILLO Website: belizepropertyauctions.com CHRISTIANA R. CASTILLO Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions Facebook: Belize Auctions

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GoB Committed to the Democratic Process “in the end the right and best decisions will be made”

tions and Boundaries Department.

The government commits to continue to shepherd the process with respect for all concerned with the deference and dignity of valuing all lawful and reasonable input.

This is an inspiring and encourag-

ing day for the democratic system of opinions, as well as the weighing judgment of public consensus.

The Government of Belize is confident that in the end the right and best decisions will be made as a country.

Under Section 2 of the Referendum Act, signatures have been submitted to the Governor General to commence the process of issuing a writ of referendum.

Over the last year and four months, the government has repeatedly demonstrated its good faith and commitment to the consultation process in relation to the passage of the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill.

While the bill received support from both the government and opposition in the National Assembly, Cabinet placed a hold on the signing into law in order to receive even further recommendations and to allow the churches an opportunity to present their petition for a referendum. $36,001,000 Fixed Rate Notes In accordance with the Referendum Act, the petition will now undergo the process of vetting and verification by the ElecThe Government of Belize (GoB) is offering to the public $36,001,000 in Five-Year Fixed Rate Notes.

Belize Extends Condolences to the Republic of Cuba

Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada (21 May 1937 – 30 April 2022) Pictured right with Fidel Castro The Office of the Prime Minister, on behalf of the people and Government of Belize, extends condolences to President Miguel Mario DíazCanel Bermúdez and the people of the Republic of Cuba on the passing of Mr. Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada, Cuban diplomat and politician.

In his sympathy message, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño noted that Mr. Alarcón de Quesada was Cuba’s “ambassador to the United Nations at the height of Belize’s struggle for independence, and his advice and support were indispens-

able in helping us to construct and to win massive and ultimately almost universal support for the UN Resolutions that made our secure independence possible.”

The Prime Minister also highlighted that he remained a great friend to Belize as he gave support to the solidarity between Cuba and Belize shown in health, education, culture, and sports among others.

The people and Government of Belize share their deepest condolences to the entire family, government and people of Cuba.

Application forms are available on the Central Bank’s website: www.centralbank.org.bz. and may be submitted via email to InvestmentsWeb@centralbank.org.bz. The Central Bank reserves the right to accept or reject all or any application.

Issuer

Government of Belize

Amount

$36,001,000

Denomination

$1,000 or multiples thereof

Issue Date

17 May 2022

Settlement Date

17 May 2022

Closing Date

16 May 2022

Price

Sold at Par

Currency

Belize Dollar

Structure

Tenor 5 Years

Amount $36,001,000

Coupon Rate 3.5%

Maturity Date 17 May 2027

Principal Repayment

The principal amount will be repaid on 17 May 2027 the Maturity Date.

Interest Payment

All interest on the Notes accrues from the date of issue and will be payable in Belize dollars, semi-annually on November 17 and May 17 in each year until maturity.

Payment Instructions

Payment is to be made to Central Bank’s account: GL1CORP0402627 at any commercial bank.

Fiscal/Paying Agent

Central Bank of Belize

Security Tax Status

These Notes are backed by the full faith and credit of the GoB. Interest earnings on the notes are tax exempt.

Transferability

Successful applicants will have the option to transfer ownership.

Additional Information

Central Bank of Belize, Telephone (501)223-6194 Exts. 140/141/142/143 www.centralbank.org.bz

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE SIGNS MOU WITH THE UB

2022

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 MARINE CONSULTING CORP. SALT WATER MARINE CO., LTD. COPIONE S.A. DAGWORTH COMMERCIAL CORP.

Date of Dissolution 17 February, 2022 17th February, 2022 17th February, 2022 17th February, 2022 th

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Ltd. The Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs and the University of Belize signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 28, 2022, to establish an institutional cooperation agreement between the two parties.

The University of Belize and the ministry will cooperate, wherever possible, in their collective efforts to build capacity, share and promote knowledge, and transfer expertise, data and information to strengthen the common interests and respective missions of the institutions involved. It will increase the positive impact on the Belizean society.

The cooperation will include sharing UB’s Learning Management System Platform that will offer induction and other in-service and professional courses to public officers. It will also provide an exchange of programs and interventions to be potentially utilized by either institution.

In her remarks, Mrs. Sandra Diaz Cadle, Training and Development Coordinator, expressed that the expected outcome of the MOU is an improved capacity at the ministry and for all public officers. She added that the online courses will increase public officers’ access to information and make it possible for them to complete their education and improve competence among employees.

The MOU will be in effect for five years, with the option for renewal.

8 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES 2022 BELTRAIDE Commemorates 5th Annual National Competitiveness Month

City of Belmopan, April 29,2022.

BELTRAIDE, commemorates its 5th Annual National Competitiveness Month under the Theme: Unlocking Our Competitiveness through Innovation and Transformation. The month Kicks off with a series of exciting and innovative activities to provide an evolved ecosystem of services and products that improves MSME competitiveness in local and international markets.

Activities will include workshops and discussions on: • Design Thinking, • Social Media and Content Creation for MSMEs, • Access to Finance, • Failing Upwards Entrepreneur Sessions, • Business of Music Training in Digitization and Marketing with the National Institute of Culture and History, • Introduction to Project Management, and a • Video Development Competition with a $3,000 prize.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Joel Raymundo is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Jacquelina’s Bar” located in St. Margaret Village, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Luis Valdez is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Tienda La Gracia De Dios” located at # 32 George Price Highway, Santa Elena, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Keyron Flowers is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Kayos Ltd.” located at Cor. San Narciso Street/Santa Maria Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Carlos Luna is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Luna’s Grocery” located on Cardinal Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

NEEDED: Cook at Big Bites Sexy Chicken.

Visit #90 Barrack Road, Belize City for more information.

BELTRAIDE’s commitment to innovation and transformation to develop MSMEs in Belize can be seen through its programs and projects implemented and its long-lasting partnerships with the public and private sector enterprises. Through the support of the Commonwealth Secretariat, BELTRAIDE, via a con-

sultant, will be conducting a gap analysis on the existing export trends to develop a roadmap detailing new approaches to increase export competitiveness in Belize.

The findings will be presented at the Export Competitiveness Forum to be held on May 26, 2022, at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza

11 Hotel.

Reflecting on this 5-year anniversary Dr. Leroy Almendarez, the Executive Director of BELTRAIDE remarks “the anniversary is an opportunity to appreciate the high quality of delivery solutions work the organization has done so far to assist MSMEs and to continue with a renewed energy towards the delivery of better service to country”.

BELTRAIDE, and in extension, the Government of Belize, understands the importance of improving the lives of our citizens through innovative enterprise development and continues to partner with stakeholders to ensure that Belize is improving, strengthening, and investing in its greatest asset – human capital.

An official launch for the month was held on Wednesday May 4, 2022, at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza hotel starting at 10:00 AM.

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Improving Rural Health Is First The EU Calls Belize “an example for others to follow”

On Tuesday May 3, Community Health Workers from across the nation were recognized by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, PAHO/ WHO and the European Union who have pledged to continue working together to improve the access to quality healthcare in rural communities.

Minister Bernard: “If we are to improve health care in this country, we must improve the rural communities first.”

The ceremony highlighted the health systems component of the Health Sector Support Program to Belize specifically beneficial to Community health workers (CHWs). They received several supplies and training and they were honored for their contribution and heroism during the COVID-19

NOTICE

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 6/2022 Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.00.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the CentralSecurities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable atpar 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 17 August 2022.

pandemic.

The Minister of Health & Wellness, Hon. Kevin Bernard mentioned that the role of CHWs is ever evolving, their primary role remains to make primary health care more responsive and accessible to those who need it most.

We take this opportunity to thank our partners and all our CHWs who are the backbone in health for our communities countrywide.

In his remarks, EU Head of Cooperation Aniceto Rodriguez-Ruiz expressed that Belize’s response to COVID-19 has been an example which others should follow.

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

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 13 May 2022.

The Auction on the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday 18 May 2022.

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

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

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE Notices are placed on Central Bank of Belize Website (www.centralbank.org. bz) 26 April 2022

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PUBLIC AUCITON SALES: PROPERTIES

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

LIC AUCITON SALES: PROPERTIES Sapphire Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize District re Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize 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:

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. Alpha Gamma

Financial Services Limited, Licensed Services Auctioneers Kevin A.Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. es Messrs.

Alpha Gamma Financial Limited, Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via tillobelizepropertyauctions.com are selling ONLINE viathebelizepropertyauctions.com the below described below described properties. th running and will ningSales and currently will expire Monday 16expire MayMonday 2022 at16th theMay time shown on the website: 2022 at the time shown on the website:

1. 12.575 Acres Sapphire Beach, Ambergris Caye apphire Beach, Ambergris Caye

REGISTRATION SECTION Ladyville/Lords Bank

BLOCK 4

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.]) 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:

BLOCK BLOCK PARCELPARCELS San Pedro 8150 7 36 8150 rovements: Building No. 1 – Building Incomplete (Being the following improvements: No. 1 –concrete Incompleteand blocks structure 1760 sq. ft. + and blocks structure Building No.No. 2 – timber andconcrete plywood building 1921760 sq.sq.ft.ft.++ Building 3 – 2and storey concrete building 417 sq. plywood building 192 sq. ft. + Building No. 3 – 2 storey concrete build575 acres of land situate at Sapphire Beach, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of ing 417 sq. ft. TOGETHER with 12.575 acres of land situate at Sapphire ted)Beach, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Messrs. Land Trust CTION BLOCK PARCELS REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Limited) 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 7 10795 (H12) (H13) (H14) (H 15) (H16) building 25 ft. X 40 ft. behind, containing [front concrete bungalow dwelling house] 2 bedrooms + 2 2. bathrooms + living room + dining room + pantry + verandah + study + staircase [attached 2 storey concrete REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Floor – 1 bedroom with kitchenette ncrete buildings held under strata titles on SEAFRONT Parcelbuilding] No.Ground 10795 situate at 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) Pedrothe freehold properties 36 10795 (H12) bergrisSan Caye, of Messrs.

Land Trust Limited) 3. LOT NO. 59A POMONA VILLAGE EXTENSION, STANN CREEK

ION

REGISTRATION SECTION

(H13) (H14) (H 15) (H16)

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

DISTRICT:

(Being incomplete concrete buildings held under strata titles on SEAKEVIN A. CASTILLO FRONT Parcel No. 10795 situate at Sapphire Beach, Ambergris Caye, TELEPHONE 223-4488 the freehold properties of Messrs.

Land Trust Limited)

Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: belizeauctionsales@gmail.com TERMS: STRICTLY CASH Face Belize Auctions KEVIN A.Book: CASTILLO

CHRISTIANA R. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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

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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 HILBERT CUTKELVIN of the one part and HRCU of the other part.

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.

2022

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

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

Global Fireprotection Inc.

20th April, 2022

Chang, Tsao of 17F, No. 65, LN. 311, Sec. 2, Heping E. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

ALPHA WISE CORP.

20th April, 2022

Miao, Yen-Chiu of No. 200-2, Yuping Rd., East Dist., Tainan City, Taiwan, R.O.C.

TOTAL FAVOR CO., LTD.

20th April, 2022

Tai, Yu-Ling of 14F, No. 28, LN. 282, Ren'ai Rd., Yonghe Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.

BILLION TREASURE LTD.

20th April, 2022

Liu, Mei-Ping of 10F, No. 89, Rui'an St., Da'an Dist., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

WELP GROUP INC.

22nd March, 2022

Alejandro Dominguez Raba of Calle 3ra. Urbanización Industrial Costa del Este, Panamá

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

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 354.23 square metres being Parcel 183, Block 45 in the St. Martin De Porres West Registration Section TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of HILBERT CUTKELVIN DATED this 3rd day of May 2022 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

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated: WELP GROUP INC. – 20th April, 2022 Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited

Registered Agent

The University of Belize is seeking a VICE PRESIDENT to support the effort to transform itself into a vibrant national institution committed to sustaining the continuing development of Belize.

THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the President, who carries overall responsibility for the functioning of the institution, the Vice President is responsible for the day-to-day management of, and medium-term planning for, the academic operations of the University. The post carries specific oversight responsibility for the teaching and research operations and management of the individual faculties and other academic units, including ensuring adequate staffing of teaching and research positions, and including the management of campus operations at Central Farm and Punta Gorda, and the Environmental Research Institute. The Vice President is also responsible for supervising the operations of the Student Affairs Office, the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Quality Assurance and the Library. A critical requirement of the post is the establishment and maintenance of arrangements for ensuring the highest possible levels of academic quality in the teaching outcomes of the institution, for ensuring relevance in the content of courses and programmes offered by the University, and for ensuring the highest quality in teaching delivery and harnessing research.

The ideal candidate would be performance-focused, output- and outcome-oriented, people-friendly, and willing and capable of encouraging high-level performance from subordinates. Emphasis in candidate-selection would be placed on a demonstrated track-record.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS students, and non-academic staff; • Doctoral degree and a record of excellence in teaching, research and service; • Proven academic leadership skills; willingness and ability to lead, manage, motivate and • Experience in administration in tertiary-level institutions, including staffing, budgeting, and multiyear operational planning and the oversight of institutional activities; counsel faculty members and administrators; • Demonstrated experience in the design, development, organisation, management and • Experience in the conduct and management of research activities. evaluation of teaching curricula; knowledge of the maintenance of curricula relevance; and knowledge of teaching delivery methods and the evaluation of teaching delivery effectiveness, including distance delivery; • Experience in the development of tertiary-level academic policies as they affect faculty, IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS • A persuasive leader who will work with the Office of Institutional Advancement, faculty, staff • Impeccable integrity; and the Alumni Association in the development of donor prospects; • People-centred with outstanding interpersonal communications skills with a demonstrated • Strong focus on the delivery of the highest possible quality of the main University product: ability to develop strategic partnerships; the student graduate; and • A proven leader and skilled manager with an inclusive leadership style who will empower • Commitment to the establishment and maintenance of the highest level of academic quality. faculty, staff and students to think creatively; • Ability to inspire trust and confidence, while building consensus within the institution; • Ability to interact effectively with organizations as the face and voice of the University, acting as the advocate for the institution’s mission to drive national development, and attracting needed resources; • Ability to work in a non-partisan way with all stakeholders; While operations at UB are conducted in English, a working knowledge of Spanish would be useful.

COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT This is a full-time contractual appointment. Compensation and terms of engagement will be competitive with those associated with posts carrying similar breadth of responsibilities at institutions in the region similar to the University of Belize.

APPLICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO

Major Lloyd Jones (Ret’d) MBA, MSc. Vice Chairman Board of Trustees Head of the Vice President’s Selection Committee University of Belize Hummingbird Avenue Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Email: ubseniorvacancies1@gmail.com

Candidates should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and copies of relevant degrees and certificates. To expedite the applications process, candidates are asked to include also the names, addresses, and electronic contact information (including telephone numbers) of five (5) referees (two persons who report directly to the candidate, two persons to whom the candidate reports directly, and one faculty member from the current or a former educational institution). The University of Belize must have authorization from candidates to contact the identified referees.

Queries may be addressed to: ubseniorvacancies1@gmail.com For More information About the University of Belize: www.ub.edu.bz

Deadline to Apply is Monday, May 9, 2022

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VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 BT Schedule Format by District VILLAGE COUNCIL ELE CTIONS 2022 LAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 Nomination DatesVILIncluded BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT

BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT

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 8 St. Francis Xavier R.C School

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

COROZAL on May 15

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

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 15 Nominations on Sunday May 8 Louisiana Government School

San Jose Palmar

**RC School

BELIZE on May 15 Nominations on Sunday May 8 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 Belmopan Comprehensive High School

COROZAL on May 22

VILLAGES

ELECTION VENUES

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.

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 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

Nominations on Sunday May 15 Edward P. York High School

Boston Maypen Sandhill

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

CAYO on May 22

Nominations on Sunday May 15 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

Nominations on Sunday May 8 Santa Elena Primary RC School

Santa Teresita

Comm. Center

STANN CREEK on May 15

Calla Creek

*Holy Cross RC School

Valley of Peace Unitedville Blackman Eddy

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

Nominations on Sunday May 8 Mount Carmel RC Primary School

Arenal

*La Inmaculada RC School

Georgeville

*St. Hilda’s Anglican School

Nominations on Sunday May 8 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

Nominations on Sunday May 15 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 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 Toledo Community College

Boom Creek Barranco Conejo Creek Crique Sarco Midway Sunday Wood

VOTE FOR YOUR PUP TEAM

Delivering on PlanBelize

Living Word Gov’t. School St. Joseph RC School St. John the Baptist RC School Sacred Heart RC Gov’t. School RC School

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BT Schedule Format by District VILLAGIncluded E COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 VILLAGE COUNCIL ELE CTIONS 2022 Nomination Dates BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT

BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT

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

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

COROZAL on May 29 Nominations on Sunday May 22 St. Francis Xavier R.C School

VILLAGES

ALL Polls Open at 9 a.m.

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

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

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

ORANGE WALK on May 29 Nominations on Sunday May 22 Louisiana Government School

San Luis Douglas San Pablo San Jose

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

BELIZE on May 29

Nominations on Sunday May 22 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 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 Nominations on Sunday May 29 St. Francis Xavier R.C School

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 Louisiana Government School

Chan Pine Ridge*

Gov’t. School

BELIZE on June 5

Nominations on Sunday May 29 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 Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Teakettle Ontario

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

San Marcos Selena

Gov’t. School Gov’t. School

Nominations on Sunday May 29 Santa Elena Primary RC School

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

Georgetown *

Richard Quinn RC School

TOLEDO on June 5

Nominations on Sunday May 29 Toledo Community College

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

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BT Schedule Format by District VILLAG E COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 VILLAGE COUNCIL ELE CTIONS 2022 Nomination Dates Included BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT(updated) BT SCHEDULE FORMAT by DISTRICT

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

COROZAL on June 12 Nominations on Sunday June 5 St. Francis Xavier R.C School

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 Louisiana Government School

Carmelita Indian Church Gov’t. School San Carlos

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

BELIZE on June 12 Nominations on Sunday June 5 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 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

Nominations on Sunday June 5 Sacred Heart Primary RC School

Esperanza

**St. Francis Xavier RC School

San Antonio

**RC School

San Jose Succotz

**San Jose Succotz RC School

Nominations on Sunday June 5 Santa Elena Primary RC School

Nominations on Sunday June 5 Mount Carmel RC Primary School

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

TOLEDO on June 12 Nominations on Sunday June 5 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

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

COROZAL on June 19 All Village Council Elections Over in this

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 Louisiana Government School

Santa Martha San Lazaro Trinidad Yo Creek

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

BELIZE on June 19

Nominations on Sunday June 12 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 Belmopan Comprehensive High School

Armenia St. Margaret

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

Santa Familia

**RC School

Buena Vista

*Gov’t School

Nominations on Sunday June 12 Sacred Heart Primary RC 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 Toledo Community College

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

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Successful Basketball Marathon hosted by Hon Usher in his Division

By Hon. Gilroy Usher, Area Rep for Port Loyola The grand basketball marathon that Hon. Gilroy Usher held at the Jane Usher basketball court in Port Loyola on Sunday May 1st 2022 was a tremendous success.

There were very exciting games with eight teams from across Belize City. Those teams were Lake-I, Southside Warriors, Hard Rock, Boulevard Ballers, Savage Squad,

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Buttonwood Bay, One Side, and Back Pipe.

Hard Rock took the first prize of $1,500.00. The second prize of $1,000.00 and the third prize of $500.00 were taken by Buttonwood Bay and Lake-I, respectively.

The event was also a day of brisk sales for many small businesses in the division.

Boys under fourteen years and females had great fun as they won $50.00 each for scoring three-point shots.

In addition to the usual great cash prizes, the next basketball or football marathon hosted by Hon. Usher in the Port Loyola division will also include trophies and medals for the winning teams.

Many thanks to the Most High for the excellent weather, great sunshine on the day of the marathon. Big thanks also to the scores of Port Loyola residents and everyone who were in attendance. Big thanks as well to those who assisted in any way to make the marathon the success it was.

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VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 BT Schedule Format by District VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2022 Nomination Included BT SCHEDULE FORMATDates

by DISTRICT(updated) 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 Louisiana Government School

Tower Hill San Felipe August Pine Ridge Guinea Grass

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

BELIZE on June 26

Nominations on Sunday June 19 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 Sacred Heart Primary RC School

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 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 A TIME FOR NEW THINKING David Gibson is the foremost intellectual when it comes to matters of the public sector, public administration, the public service machinery and the legal parameters of the Public Service Commission.

His remit emanates both from his University of the West Indies background, to a stellar career which saw him become the doyen of the Public Service—from a young dynamic Administrative Officer months after Belize achieved its independence, to Permanent Secretary (CEO) and even Financial Secretary.

Experience, now so sorely lacking in the echelons of the public service had become his accepted forte. Many Ministers and government administrations have been the beneficiary of his years of knowledge, in foresight and insight.

If there were vacancies for positions like Secretary to the Cabinet, a Chief of staff, Head of the Public Service or Chairman of the Public Service Commission, David is the man a new administration would look to.

Any serious review of the public service, the need for retraining and retooling would be lacking without his stewardship and contributions. It is years of experience coupled with the intellectual capacity to analyse and decipher the huge, collapsing public service that the current times so urgently require.

Constitutional Reform and its twin sister political modernisation will flounder in the shallows if there is no public service capacity to keep it afloat and steer it into our uncertain future. We are the captains of our own ship, the colonial mandarins are no longer at the helm. We cannot claim to be doing a good job. Buffeted from starboard to port in endless repetitions from one administration to the next, confined to dodging rocks and reefs with no clearly defined destiny, our national journey is not one which offers inspiration.

David Gibson retired from the public service on a principled platform. He now heads the Centre For Strategic Studies, Policy Analysis and Research.

This think tank has been producing timely and valuable position papers, eagerly awaited by those who require much more than the talk show chatter.

Which reminds us, if we could be allowed a short segue.

Dylan Vernon, perhaps with green light from some powerful quarters, has been on a subtle lobbying to steer the Constitutional Reform to scare the proposed Committee announced by Minister Henry Charles who has that portfolio responsibility.

Dylan’s view of a constituent assembly, a legalistic approach to amending our Constitution, and elect Senate or a paper Republic are basically now blasé.

Belize is part of the rapidly transforming world. Added thereto is the disturbing experience unleashed by the last Prime Minister who successfully subverted all the institutions which safeguard our governance and the public’s finances. From the vaunted Constitution to our courts to the Public Accounts Committee, Integrity Commission, Public Service Union to the Finance and Audit laws and the Public Services Commission were all remade to fail and fail they did.

From such a first-of-its-kind experience, we are yet to recover or even appreciate the Magnitude of how close we came to becoming a failed state.

It is a time for new thinking. We like this concept and, in fact, it is the sub-heading of David Gibson’s latest submission.

David Gibson’s latest submission is an important contribution to Belize’s development which cannot be achieved without the partnership of labour.

How timely as it came in the week leading to Labour Day. This is an important study. The statistics produced by David are disturbing.

The finger is pointed at the Chamber of Commerce and the private sector for their deliberate and successful effort into suppressing the wages of the working class.

David’s latest titled paper, “Recognizing the Role of Labour As An Equal Partner In Belize Development”, is a must read for all Union leaders in Belize.

We urge a formal panel discussion or presentation sponsored by the Universities in partnership with David Gibson.

COST A LIVING TOO HIGH The cost of living in our country is now becoming out of reach for large numbers of our people.

More solutions must be found as a matter of urgency.

It is urgent.

A REPARATIONS COMMITTEE The Caribbean Community of English-speaking countries, CARICOM, is big on the issue of reparations. They seek justice and compensation from the British Government for the year of slavery and its after-effects on us and our backward, struggling, never-gonna-catch-up tiny nations.

Caricom has as its lead figure in the reparations struggle, the gifted Barbadian Intellectual, University Vice Chancellor and history professor, Hilary Beckles.

Each Caricom member have a progressive Reparations Committee.

Belize needs to put a team together and start the necessary much need-

ed public education process.

SILK CAYE DI WASH WEH Science Silk Caye di wash away. They say it has been eroding for several years. They say it is climate change. Nothing has been done to save Silk Caye, which is situated some twenty-two miles from Placencia.

At this rate Silk Caye will soon join Silk Grass, the original special grass village a few miles from the Southern Highway junction with Dangriga Road.

Noone can find the silky silk grass. Old times remember it, but it has gone.

Like so much of our history -Culture and uniqueness.

But, not if Eworth Garbutt and the one hundred and fifty patriots from Placencia have their way.

Over the Labour Day Weekend these real environmentalists laboured away to save Silk Caye. They got together. They got shovels, stones, rocks, sand bags. They donated money. They gave their time and labour and their boats and worked like Mexican mules in the broiling Belizean sunhot…the whole weekend.

Of course, as usual, no good deed ever goes unnoticed. Military uniforms, with large guns came boating in from far away Hunting Caye. Their military mission: Break up this good thing. Don’t save the Caye from washing away.

What! Yes. No joke. They told the gathering to cease and desist. They said it was orders from “higher ups.”

They were the U.S. trained Coast Guards. They were ordered to stop the salvage of eroding Caye. The environmentalists and mature lovers weren’t in the mood to move. The menacing military left. It is not clear if Guatemala had seized more of the Sarstoon and river.

They returned orders again. The nature lovers and Silk Caye saviours did not have permission from the big people in their big offices. One Coast Guards read the Fisheries law. It sounded like innocent law-abiding citizens had been transformed into dangerous criminals for donating their time, money and labour to save Silk Caye. It could have been worse. If it was Chester’s Coon Squad, a.k.a G-13 things would have been different.

But the coast Guards proved disciplined and professional. They notified Garbutt to report to the Placencia Police Station.

Everything was caught on personal cell phone cameras and went viral. All comments were negative against those officers who for years did nought to save Silk Caye as it washed away to within a few feet of disappearing forever. All the highly paid NGO bureaucrats put out public releases warning that no one is to save any island without their written approval which can take up to three years to be processed.

By Wednesday night, a little sanity seeped in. Minister Rodwell Ferguson, the elected Area Representative welcomed the good work of the island saviours and said he would speak with the Fisheries Minister to proceed with all abroad.

We applaud the fantastic efforts of those who gave their time, money, boat, fuel, and hard work in the sun to save Silk Caye.

HANG THAT MAN A video went viral. It showed a robber, armed with a gun, walking up to a uniformed security guard. He seemed to be ordering the security guard to hand over his firearm.

As the security guard is walking backwards in retreat, he makes a fatal mistake. He reaches for his security firearm.

The robber shoots him. He falls to the ground. It is not clear if the robber shots him a second time, as he bends down and takes the firearm, then runs off.

What? Just like that, take an innocent life.

Cho man. Find that killer and hang him.

It is true, though little known. The law in Belize still provides the death penalty for convicted murders.

Hang that man.

Hang cold blooded killers.

--Disclaimer: This column makes use of the author’s opinion and, not necessarily, the opinion of the People’s United Party.

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Why Belize Should Be On Every Culinary Enthusiast’s Radar A nation famous for its archaeological sites, rainforests, and reefs is finally getting attention for its diverse and sustainable food scene.

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But Belize’s modern-day products go far beyond chocolate—and well beyond the rice and beans and stew chicken you’ll see in many guidebooks. A village food tour through Placencia can include stops at Barefoot Beach Bar to sip Belizean bitters, a liqueur made with jungle-foraged medicinal roots, barks, and leaves, and The Shak to try creamy seaweed punch, a long-standing smoothie that’s increasingly Continued on page 23

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Fish Sere at Elvi’s Kitchen Claire Kennedy

By Julia Eskins In Belize, the world’s second-largest barrier reef system stretches along the Caribbean coast and rainforest trails lead to Central America’s highest concentration of Maya ruins. But follow the aroma of coconut curry shrimp and you’ll get to know another side of Belize. In a country where nature is medicine and food has long been the foundation of ancient civilizations, tapping into Belizean culture means tasting it. With a uniquely Caribbean and Central American identity shaped by several cultures, including Kriol (Creole), Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo, Mennonites, East Indian, and Chinese, the flavors here are just as diverse as the landscapes.

Now, thanks to a new grassroots movement to immerse travelers in local and sustainable food experiences, Belize may soon get its due as a culinary destination.

“People are often pleasantly surprised by how good our food is because they haven’t heard much about it,” says Lyra Spang, a culinary anthropologist and the founder of Taste Belize Food & Cultural Tours originally from the Toledo district in the south of the country. “Not only do we have traditional food but there’s also culinary innovation happening in Belize.”

Spang leads immersive food experiences in and around the hip coastal town of Placencia—a once-sleepy fishing village that’s retained its laid-back charm—as well as chocolate workshops at the stylish beachfront Itz’ana Resort & Residences, and in various locations on the mainland. Growing up on an organic cacao farm in the jungle of southern Belize fueled her passion for teaching travelers about Belize’s high-quality cacao, as well as the fruit’s cultural importance to the Maya people who used cacao beans as currency thousands of years ago. Today, Belize’s three Maya groups (Yucatec Maya, Mopan Maya, and Kekchi Maya) still count chocolate drinks as

The general public is hereby notified of the following changes to the below schedule for dissolution of the Village Councils.

Orange Walk District VILLAGES San Carlos Fire Burn Indian Church

Effective Date CHANGE FROM: 12th June 2022

CHANGE TO:

29th May 2022

SIGNED: (OSCAR SABIDO PUGA) CHAIRMAN

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Village/Community Councils Nominations and Elections 2022 ELECTIONS AND & BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM TO NOMINATION ELECTION DATES Village/Community Councils Nominations and Elections 2022 ORANGE WALK DISTRICT ADDENDUM TO NOMINATION AND ELECTION DATES

ORANGE WALK DISTRICT Nomination and Election Dates for the below list of Villages have been amended as follows: Nominations open at 9:00 a.m and closes at 12 midday in ALL the Villages Nomination and Election Dates for the below list of Villages have been amended as follows: Nominations open at 9:00 a.m and closes at 12 midday in ALL the Villages

ALL Polls open at 9:00 a.m. on Election Day ALL Polls open at 9:00 a.m. on Election Day No asterisk Denotes Poll closes atNo1:00 closes at 5:00 p.m. asterisk p.m.

Denotes Poll closes at 1:00 p.m. ** Denotes ** Denotes Poll Poll closes at 5:00 p.m.

VILLAGE NAMES 1. San Carlos 2. Fire Burn 3. Indian Church

NOMINATION DATES CHANGE FROM: CHANGE TO: 19th June, 2022 5th June, 2022 19th June, 2022 5th June, 2022 19th June, 2022 5th June, 2022

CHANGE FROM: 26th June, 2022 26th June, 2022 26th June, 2022

ELECTION DATES CHANGE TO: 12th June, 2022 12th June, 2022 12th June, 2022

VILLAGE NAME 1. August Pine Ridge **

NOMINATION DATE CHANGE FROM: CHANGE TO: 12th June, 2022 19th June, 2022

CHANGE FROM: 19th June, 2022

ELECTION DATE CHANGE TO: 26th June, 2022

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Continued from page 22 sparking conversations about Belize’s sustainable seaweed farming initiatives. There are also more opportunities for local families to share their culinary heritage and generate income by offering cooking classes, says Spang: One Garifuna family that Taste Belize partners with has found success teaching travelers how to make traditional dishes like hudut, a hearty meal featuring crispy fried fish, herbed coconut broth, and mashed plantain.

This grassroots culinary movement is underpinned by Belize’s UN Sustainable Development Goal to promote resilient food systems. By 2030, the country wants to double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers—particularly women, Indigenous peoples, family farmers, and fishers.

Central to this is supporting cooperatives. In the Cayo District, home to popular archaeological sites like the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative invites travelers to learn about the Yucatec Maya practices of farming according to moon cycles, and hand-grinding corn to make tortillas.

Boutique hotels in the area are also employing Maya women from the community for hands-on experiences. At Ka’ana Resort in San Ignacio, guests can step inside a traditional-style Maya hut where sisters Amrita Cocum and Clarita de la Fuente lead cooking classes around a blazing fire hearth overlooking tropical gardens.

“We make almost everything from corn and we use every part—the husks are used to wrap the tamales and the silk is used to make a tea to treat infections,” says Cocum. The cobs fertilize the hotel’s on-site vegetable garden, which provides the kitchen with fresh produce. The on-site restaurant sources 80 percent of its ingredients locally– from rainforest honey to cheese from the nearby Mennonite community—a move that aligns with a broader push from the Belizean government for more farm-to-table experiences.

“The first action is to import as little as possible, produce as much as possible, and export as much as possible,” says Jose Abelardo Mai, Belize’s minister of agriculture, food security, and enterprise. “As tourism grows, agriculture needs to grow with it.”

While Belize’s tourism has largely been centered in Ambergris Caye and the Cayo district, Mai hopes to divert more culinary enthusiasts to lesser-visited areas in the north. Beside the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve in Orange Walk (also known as the country’s taco capital thanks to its annual taco festival), you’ll find Las Orquideas, a women’s cooperative that runs a restaurant serving beloved Mestizo dishes like chimole, a traditional stew made with a spice blend called recado, root vegetables, and chicken, as well as garnaches—crispy tortillas topped with refried beans, cheese, and vegetables. The cooperative now has a greenhouse that supplies all the produce for these dishes, thanks to a new

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government program aimed at increasing the number of greenhouses across the country, says Mai. New hotels are also drawing guests with locally-driven cuisine. At the sleek oceanfront Alaia Belize, which opened on the coast of San Pedro last year, the country’s largest enclosed greenhouse grows produce for the hotel’s restaurant, Sea Salt. On the menu, you’ll find items that diverge from your typical resort burger and fries, including a creamy soup made from chaya (Maya spinach), Creole bread made with coconut milk, salad topped with sea moss from Placencia, and puffy golden fry jacks (a breakfast staple made from fried flour dough). Herbs and spices from the greenhouse are also used in Alaia’s mixology offerings, which include housemade liqueurs that are reminiscent of Kahlua and Baileys—reducing the carbon emissions associated with importing those items.

A growing interest in hyper-local ingredients is also turning the focus to one of Belize’s greatest natural resources: marine life–rich waters. With the country being one of the first to ban trawling in 2010, and later off-shore drilling in 2018, it’s now taking its environmental commitment one step further by passing a bill to prohibit gillnetting, another indiscriminate form of fishing.

Spearheading the responsible fishing movement are Belize’s celebrity chefs like Jennie Staines, who pays homage to her mother Elvia’s time-honored Maya and Mestizo recipes at famed San Pedro restaurant Elvi’s Kitchen.

Awarded the Oceana Belize Ocean Hero award in 2021, Staines has worked with local fisherfolk for over two decades and is an active member of Fish Right Eat Right, an organization that certifies restaurants that support responsible fisheries. Their latest initiative is to make fishing data more accessible, allowing consumers to trace exactly where their seafood came from with just the scan of a QR code. That means that enjoying Staines’ signature yellow coconut curry with seafood, ripe plantains, raisins, and local vegetables—or her famous crab claws—comes with the peace of mind that you’re supporting ethical fishing operations.

The domino effect can be seen around town, with the Belize Chocolate Company earning awards for milk chocolate made with organic and fair-trade cacao beans from small family farms in the Toledo district. At The Truck Stop, a food park made from shipping containers, emerging chefs are now able to open up small eateries and have their creations—from soursop ice cream to conch ceviche—tasted by the many travelers who pass by on their way to San Pedro’s Secret Beach.

“Young [Belizeans] are looking at this and seeing opportunities…we have good cuisine in Belize and we can elevate it,” says Staines. “Now, chefs have a place in the conversation.”

For travelers, one thing is already certain: You’ll always have a great meal in Belize—just follow your nose to the nearest fire hearth.

Republished from cntraveler.com

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 on Caesar Ridge Road, Belize City, Belize on Saturday the 7th day of May, 2022, commencing at 9:00 a.m.

NUM YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

COLOR

VIN

1

2007

Chevy Suburban

SUV

Blue

BZB-1815

2

2009

Hyundia Tucon

SUV

White

BZB-2028

3

2015

Saang Yong Kordo

SUV

Blue

CZLB-164

4

2006

Mazda B2500

Pickup

White

CZLB-148

5

2004

Honda Pilot

Pickup

Silver

BZB-1816

6

2016

Isuzu D-Max

Pickup

Silver

BZB-1996

7

2008

Toyota Hilux

SUV

White

BZB-1621

8

2006

Ranger Rover

SUV

Grey

CYB-3360

9

Isuzu D-Max

Pickup

Blue

BMPB-0202

10

Mazda

BT50

Silver

CYB-3310

11

Greatwall Wingle

Pickup

Silver

CYB-3201

12

Greatwall Wingle

Pickup

White

CYB-3045

13

Toyota Fortuner

SUV

Black

BMPB-0102

14

Isuzu D-Max

Pickup

Blue

CYB-3158

15

Jeep Cherokee

SUV

Black

BZB-1929

16

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0018

17

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0019

18

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0020

19

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0021

20

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0022

21

Meilum

M/C

Green

CYMC-0023

Meilum

M/C

Blue

CYMC-0024

22

2005

23

2006

Meilum

M/C

Blue

CYMC-0025

24

2007

Meilum

M/C

Blue

CYMC-0026

Ford F-150

Pickup

Blue

BZB-2031

25 26

2000

Isuzu

Pickup

27

2004

Dodge Ram

Pickup

CYB-3235 Black

CYB-3166

28

2000

Isuzu Trooper

Pickup

White

CYB-3044

29

2012

Mahindra

Pickup

Brown

CYB-1703

30

2009

Isuzu D-Max

Pickup

White

BZB-1648

31

2007

Mitsubishi L200

Pickup

White

BZB-1752

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

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8 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Belmopan City

BY ORDER of the Government of Belize, Licensed Auctioneer Mr. Fitzgerald A. Joseph will auction for sale the following unserviceable vehicles, motorcycles and office equipment on site at the National Police Training Academy, located in Belmopan City, Cayo District, Belize on Saturday the 14th day of May, 2022 commencing at 9:00 a.m.

NUM 1.

YEAR

2.

VEHICLE MAKE

MODEL

TYPE

COLOR

NUM

YEAR

VEHICLE MAKE

MODEL

TYPE

COLOR

LIFAN

M/C

M/C

BLUE

60.

2013

Ford

Expedition

SUV

Blue

RED

61.

2013

Ford

Expedition

SUV

Blue

2012

LIFAN

M/C

M/C

3.

HONDA

TORNADO

M/C

BLACK

62.

4.

HONLEI

HL-125-2C

M/C

RED

63.

Nissan

Urvan

Van

White

Toyota

4-Runner

SUV

Black

5.

LIFAN

250

M/C

RED/BLACK

64.

Great Wall

Wingle 5

pickup

6.

LIFAN

250

M/C

BLUE

65.

2016

Great Wall

Wingle

pickup

Black

7.

LIFAN

250

M/C

BLUE

66.

1997

Ford

Van

Van

Green

8.

LIFAN

250

M/C

RED

67.

2003

Saturn

vue

car

Silver

9.

MEILUN

ML

M/C

RED

68.

2015

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

Silver

10.

TORNADO

XR-250

M/C

BLACK

69.

2010

Hyundai

Tucson

SUV

Steel Blue

11.

LIFAN

250

M/C

RED/BLACK

70.

2012

Nissan

Civilian

Van

White

12.

LIFAN

250

M/C

RED/BLACK

71.

2005

Mitsubishi

Endeavor

SUV

Green

2008

Isuzu

D-Max

Pickup

lue

13.

YAMAHA

ROYAL STAR

M/C

WHITE

72.

14.

HONDA

125

M/C

RED

73.

2009

Toyota

Hilux

Pickup

Blue

2013

Ford

F-150

Pickup

Blue

15.

HONDA

WAVE

M/C

BLACK

74.

16.

LIFAN

200

M/C

RED/BLACK

75.

2013

Ford

F-150

Pickup

F-150

76.

2016

Great Wall

Wingle

pickup

White

17.

LIFAN

200

M/C

BLUE/BLACK

18.

HONDA

STORM

M/C

GREY

77.

2011

Ford

Pickup

Dark Blue

2000

Nissan

Altima

Blue

19.

20.

21.

2018

LIFAN

250

M/C

BLUE

78.

LIFAN

250

M/C

RED

79.

2017

Isuzu

D-Max

Pickup

Blue

LIFAN

250

M/C

BLUE

80.

2005

Ford

Focus

car

Red

2009

Chevrolet

Silverado

Pickup

Burgundy

22.

GREAT WALL

WINGLE

PICK UP

WHITE

81.

23.

QP

200CC

M/C

RED

82.

2005

Chevy

Equinox

SUV

Red

1999

Toyota

Sienna

van

White

2017

24.

2015

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

Grey

83.

25.

1997

Chevy

Astro-van

VAN

WHITE

84.

26.

2013

27.

Isuzu

D-Max

Pickup

Blue

Nissan

Sentra

Car

Silver

Ford

F-150

Pickup

Blue

85.

Cherokee

SUV

Jeep

Silver

86.

2016

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

Grey

2005

Madza

Pick-up

Pickup

Grey

28.

2009

Ford

Fuion

car

Grey

87.

29.

2001

Thomas

Bus

Bus

Black

88.

2011

Isuzu

D-max

Pickup

Red

30.

2013

Nissan

Urvan

Van

White

89.

2007

Toyota

Landcruiser

Ambulance

White

2012

Nissan

Navara

Pickup

Red

31.

2013

Mahindra

Pikup

Pickup

Brown

90.

32.

2008

Isuzu

D-MAX

Pickup

Black

91.

2016

Joylong

Van

van

White

2017

Foton

View

van

White

2000

33.

2006

Mitsubishi

Pajero

SUV

White

92.

34.

2007

Nissan

Frontier

Pickup

white

93.

Mitsubishi

L-200

Pickup

Green

Ford

F-150

Pickup

Brown

35.

2009

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

Green/Silver

94.

36.

2008

Isuzu

D-Max

Pickup

Gold

95.

DG01X-020147

37.

2009

Isuzu

D-Max

Pickup

White

Motorcycle/ Frames (Blue)

38.

2009

Isuzu

D-Max

Pickup

White

96.

Motorcycle/ Frames (Blue)

JS1SH42A032100682

39.

2009

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

Silver

97.

2002

Ford

Ranger

Motorcycle/ Frames (Blue)

3T5-005913

40.

41.

2009

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

White

98.

L1855-6014341

42.

2009

Great Wall

Wingle

Pickup

white

Motorcycle/ Frames (White)

43.

2013

VolksWagen

Amarock

Pickup

Sand Beige

99.

L1855-6014366

44.

2001

Dodge

Ram

Pickup

White

Motorcycle/ Frames (White)

45.

2008

Mitsubishi

Montero

SUV

White

100.

Motorcycle/ Frames (White)

JYS3TS002TA069508

46.

2007

Mazda

Pickup

Pickup

Silver

101.

2011

Great Wall

wingle

Pickup

White

Motorcycle/ Frames (red)

MD0207DK401503

47.

48.

2007

Toyota

Hilux

Pickup

White

102.

MD0207DK401792

49.

2013

Ford

Expedition

SUV

Blue

Motorcycle/ Frames (red)

50.

2013

Nissan Frontier

Pickup

103.

Motorcycle/ Frames (red)

MD0207DK

New Holland TM120

Tractor

104.

Motorcycle/ Frames (red)

Tractor

105.

Router

!900 Series

1941

FTX182482hz

Pickup

106.

Router

1900 Series

1941

FTX145822n

107.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC202511QD

108.

Router

800 Series

C887

FTX184181GM

109.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC1946EQ

110.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX1834806H

111.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX171283K

112.

Router

1941 Series

1941

Ftx182482JM

51.

52.

53.

54.

Ford 3040 2011 Yamaha

Motorcycle

55.

Chevy Avalanche

Pickup

56.

Toyota Hilux

Pickup

Toyota Hilux

Pickup

57.

2009

Greatwall Wingle

Beige

2007

58.

Isuzu D-Max

59.

Massy Fergusson 290

Tractor

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8 MAY

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Punta Gorda Town

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

5

PIKUP Toyota

6 7

Mitsubishi- PIKUP Combine Harvester

8

Combine Harvester

9

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Combine Harvester

10

Combine Harvester

11

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

Machine VIN No. or ID JAATFS55H27100056 MAITZ4BKLD6C61901 MAITZA4BKLD6C61901 LN166L-PRMDS LN191L-PRMDS K74TGJEMXFL,Eng: 4DS6 0010-2EH46 0017-ZCS82 0018-ZE847 2EB45 0004 Lf31275 US78819E, ENG:115512200 00030 00029 MF 30-W 2148 8000-049040N 040015781 0001 ML-200GY.5 ML-200 GY.5 00038 UZW39499 CSJ04598 CN28D2107J Cn259112J4 ETL3409004502025FIPQ10 ETL340900450202645PQ10 3CQ8272PBM CNOKU789-7161878LBF9E B93ABOLVBTL85V Bd81500771 (01)078983498085 BOQ021802343 4B090P12730 4B1306P29174 4B1431P33684 31750031 15075748945 0041000000415 NN020371 0000182 HKA77GOFZ03809078 16D9030366 11127083100132 Assorted

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

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Belmopan City

BY ORDER of the Government of Belize, Licensed Auctioneer Mr. Fitzgerald A. Joseph will auction for sale the following unserviceable vehicles, motorcycles and office equipment on site at the National Police Training Academy, located in Belmopan City, Cayo District, Belize on Saturday the 14th day of May, 2022 commencing at 9:00 a.m.

Continued from page 24 NUM

YEAR

VEHICLE MAKE

MODEL

TYPE

COLOR

113.

Router

800 Series

C887

FTX184181GV

114.

Router

800 Series

C880

Ftx173785WX

115.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX1834806Q

116.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2025L1RB

117.

Router

1900 Series

1941

FTX170485AK

118.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX18348077

119.

Router

800 Series

C800

FTX18268124

120.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2150L0U7

121.

Router

800 Series

c880

ftx18268126

122.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX1834806M

123.

Router

800Series

C887

fjc2025l1QA

124.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX1834806K

125.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2016L2DT

126.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2025L1Q3

127.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2025L1RA

128.

Router

800 Series

c887

FTX184181X

129.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2025L1R3

130.

Router

800 Series

C887

FTX1841818H

131.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC2025L18

132.

Router

800 Series

C880

FTX18268122

133.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC1931e0A6

134.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC202511Rg

135.

Router

800 Series

C887

FjC1933E06X

136.

Router

801 Series

C887

FJC1946E3jn

137.

Router

802 Series

C888

FJC222412XE

138.

Router

800 Series

C887

FJC202511q7

139.

Switch

1920-48G

JG927A

CN56GP70KH

140.

Switch`

1920-8G

JG920A

CN52GP018Y

141.

Switch

1920-16G

JG923A

CN58GP30LR

142.

Switch

1920-16G

JG923A

CN54Gp31T0

143.

Switch

1920-16G

JG923A

CN58Gp30KL

144.

Switch

1920-16G

JG923A

cN58gP30lb

145.

Switch

1920-48g

JG927A

CN56GP73BV

146.

Switch

1920-48G

JG927A

CN56GP70JV

147.

Switch

1920-48G

Jg927A

CN61Gp75H

148.

Switch

1920-48G

Jg927A

CN56GP70T

149.

Switch

1920-24G

JG924A

CN58GP403S

150.

Switch

1920-48G

JG927A

CN59GP7071

151.

Switch

1920-8G

JG920A

CN56GP00FG

152.

switch

1920-8G

JG920A

Cn56Gp002P

153.

Switch

1920-8Gq

JG920A

CN56GP437X

154.

Switch

1920-16G

JG923A

CN54GP31WH

155.

Switch

1920-24G

JG924A

CN56GP43VR

156.

Switch

1920-16G

JG923A

CN54GP31S0

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8 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

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

8 MAY

27

THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

Land Registry Notices CHAPTER 194, LAWS OF BELIZE (REVISED EDITION 2011) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13

No.2615,2616,2617,2618,2627 Formerly Lot o.1,2,3,4,27 1.84 acres situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District

In accordance with Section 13 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 194, Revised Edition 2011, I Patricia Robateau Blackett, Registrar of Lands, hereby serves notice that within one month from the date hereof, I intend to register the following parcels of land listed below for which application for first registration have been received.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1113 of 2004 dated 12th May, 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 15 of 2005 Folios 375-396 in favor of BARBARA EBLI.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registering of these parcels must get in touch with me before expiry date of this notice between Mondays to Fridays at the Land Registry, Belmopan.

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA NORTH Block No. 31 and being Parcel No.427 Formerly Lot No.1110, 416.67 S.Y, situate Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203144

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Indenture No.1853 of 1993 dated 16th September 1993 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 21 of 1993 Folios 12071212 in favor of PHYLISS MEJIA OWENS and RENRICK JACKSON –Deceased APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203235

__________________________________ Patricia Robateau Blackett (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202110201 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.342 Formerly Lot No.16, 694.17 S.M, situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.969 of 1999 dated 21st April, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 11 of 1999 Folios 669-672 in favor of EVAN ALVAREZ. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202202904 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.651,652,653,1103,1104,1105,1106 Formerly Lots No.1, 4 5,6,7,8,9 3873.28 S.M, situate in Kays Works Area, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1001 of 1995 dated 24th May, 1995 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 11 of 1995 Folios 979-982 in favor of RODOLFO OCHOA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202202994

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PORT/ LOYOLAVILLE Block No. 45 and being Parcel No.1334 Formerly Lot No. 2360, , situate in Kraal Road and Haynes Street, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.309 of 1990 dated 9th July, 1980 in favor of DESMOND SWIFT- (Deceased).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202202999

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.2007 Formerly Lot No.1543, 416.67 S.Y situate in Rivas Estate, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2463 Formerly Lot No.25,832.613 S.Y, situate in Kay Works Farm Layout. Cayo District

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3744 of 1994 dated 22nd November, 1994 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.30 of 1994 Folios 231-244 in favor of TIMBER HOMES LIMITED. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203264

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No. 31 and being Parcel No.2521 Formerly Entry No.5928, 19897 S.M, situate along Chatuye Street, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.214 of 2003 dated 12th February, 2003 in favor of JOSE JULIAN PERRERA- deceased APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203377

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, TRIAL FARM Block No.4 and being Parcel No.267 Formerly Lot No.421A 988.238 S.M, situate Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.1009 of 2005 dated 18th November, 2005 in favor of ANTONIO M. MARTINEZ. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203495

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No. 23 and being Parcel No.1754 Formerly Lot No.699, 494.8 S.Y, situate along 11th Street, San Ignacio Town,Cayo District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.1129 of 1999 dated 27th December 1999 in favor of NELLY EILEY. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203670

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.256 of 1991 dated 8 July1991 in favor of JAPHETH NUNEZ HAROLDS NUNEZ JR.and HAROLD NUNEZ SR. th

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, TRIAL FARM Block No.4 and being Parcel No.175 Formerly Lot No.645, 1045.045 S.M, situate in Trial Farm Extension, Orange Walk District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203001 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN ESTEVAN Block No.1 and being Parcel No.543 Formerly Lot No. 213 62.778 S.M, situate in San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1392 of 2003 dated 13th May, 2003 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No.18 of 2003 Folios 1133-1140 in favor of JOSE AGUILAR.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.103 of 1995 dated 19 December, 1994 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 1 of 1995 Folios 14551462 in favor of AMADO MAURICIO CHAN and MARIA BERNARDETHA CHAN.

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.5782 Formerly Lot No.60 551.079 S.M, situate East of the Marage Road, Ladyville Village, Belize District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203011 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, VALLEY COMMUNITY/ALTA VISTA Block No.31 and being Parcel 371 Formerly Block No 46,8.569 acres situate near mile 17.5, Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.597 of 2018 dated 22nd November, 2018 in favor of AUBREY DALE GARBUTT.

th

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.88 of 1990 dated 2nd April, 1990 in favor of KATHLEEN CALIZ. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203116

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203736

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203815 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PUNTA GORDA Block No.42 and being Parcel No.687 Formerly Lot No. 112, situate in Punta Gorda,Toledo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.139 of 1972 dated 15th February, 1972 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1972 Folios 95-98 in favor of JOSEPH POLONIO -deceased.

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APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203842

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK Block No. 45 and being Parcel No.98 Formerly Lot No.7126, 430.837 S.M, situate in B.E.C Layout ,Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.1069 of 1999 dated 13th November , 1999 in favor of MARIE WAGNER. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203870

MARIA HABET –both deceased) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204203 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.3327 Formerly Lot No.23, 522.534 S.M, situate in Dr. George Estate, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.0684 of 2005 dated 21st March, 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 9 of 2005 Folios 997-1006 in favor of AMELIA CORDOVA.

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No. 23 and being Parcel No.2694 Formerly Lot No.810, 533.3 S.Y, situate along back street, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204248 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6812 Formerly Lot No.129, 543.648 S.M, situate in the Los Lagos at mile 13,Belize District

This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.278 of 1978 dated 28th August , 1978 in favor of ABDON F. CAMPOS

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2077 of 2007 dated 20th June, 2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 25 of 2007 Folios 419-442 in favor of DIANA ELIZABETH STEPHENSON and STEPHEN ALEXANDER STEPHENSON.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202203885 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PLACENTIA NORTH Block No.36 and being Parcel No.702 Formerly Lot No. 19, 1013.378 S.M, situate in the Stann Creek District, This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1489 of 1999 dated 24th March, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 17 of 1999 Folios 81-92 in favor of CHRISTOPHER E. AUGUSTINO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204054

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.5255 Formerly Entry No. 6601.1.802 acres, situate between new and old Northern Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2942 of 2004 dated 30th November, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 39 of 2004 Folios 183-198 in favor of IGNATIUS LANZA and KAREN LANZA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204056

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.5254 Formerly Entry No. 5173.2.003 acres, situate near mile 12 old Northern Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.1079 of 2000 dated 25th November , 2000 in favor of IGNATIUS LANZA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204060

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.5278 Formerly Entry No. 3235.3.008 acres, situate near mile 11.5 on the old Northern Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1834 of 2003 dated 29th June, 2003 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 24 of 2003 Folios 529-542 in favor of IGNATIUS MARIO LANZA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204100

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE.LORDS BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.3844 Formerly Lot No. 20, 637.796 S.M, situate Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201201938 dated 11th June, 2012 and recorded in LTU-201201938 in favor of CORDEL PETZOLD. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204191

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No. 23 and being Parcel No.3196 Formerly Lot No. 178, 825.0 S.M, situate Eastern Branch Of Belize River, San Ignacio Town,Cayo District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3702 of 2007 dated 20th November,2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 44 of 2007 Folios 1381-1394 in favor of LOURDES HABET GALLATY , (KALIM HABET AND

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204249 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6813 Formerly Lot No.130, 439.411 S.M, situate in the Los Lagos at mile 13,Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2076 of 2007 dated 20th June, 2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 25 of 2007 Folios 395-418 in favor of DIANA ELIZABETH STEPHENSON and STEPHEN ALEXANDER STEPHENSON. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204291 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3771 Formerly Lot No.6, 919.096 S.M, situate in the Lord’s Bank Road,Ladyville,Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201600048 dated 1st December, 2016 and recorded in LTU-201600048 in favor of CELIA DIANA HENRY. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204355

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6507 Formerly Plan No.698 7.029 Acres, situate Ladyville Area, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.933 of 2000 dated 13th October, 2000 in favor of PATRICK DAVID POLACK. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204358

This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.4676,4679,4680,4681 Formerly Plan No.896 Block 60, 13.87 Acres, situate in the Vicinity of the Phillip S..W Goldson International Airport, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.1042 of 2000 dated 7th November, 2000 in favor of PATRICK DAVID POLACK. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204369 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK Block No.45 and being Parcel No.912 Formerly Entry No.107, 478.614 S.M, situate in Craig Street, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.591 of 1980 dated 1st May, 1980 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No 6 of 1980 Folios 127-134 in favor of BELIZE SUGAR INDUSTRIES LIMITED. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204381 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.2170 Formerly Lot No 30, situate in Orange Walk Town,Orange Walk District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.353 of 1996 dated 13th May, 1996 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 4 of 1996 Folios 675-686 in favor of JORGE ROSADO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204499 Continued on page 29

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This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.332 Formerly Lot No.71, 0.50 Acre, situate in the Ladyville Homesteads, Northern Highway, Belize District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204894 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section BELIZE RURAL NORTH 1 Block No.11 and being Parcel No.486 Formerly Block No. 658, 3.72 Ha, situate Belize/Corozal Road, Belize District

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2197 of 2003 dated 12th August, 2003 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 29 of 2003 Folios 49-64 in favor of DENISE TRUMBACH TURNELL.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.454 of 1977 dated 7th October, 1977 in favor GEORGE E.CARR –deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204500 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.288 Formerly Block No.2, 9.09 Acre, situate in near mile 12.5 on the Phillip S.W. Goldson Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201500422 dated 19th March, 2015 and recorded in LTU-201500422 in favor of CHRISTINA MARIE TRUMBACH. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204532 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section TRIAL FARM Block No.4 and being Parcel No.367 Formerly Lot No. 290, 1233.418 S.M, situate in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.470 of 2001 dated 1 July, 2001 in favor ARCELIANA C.ORIO. st

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204551 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section MILLER’S BIGHT Block No.4 and being Parcel No.409 Formerly Lot No. 46, 2652.812 S.M, situate along Honey Camp Lagoon, Honey Camp Area, Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.494 of 2002 dated 8 August, 2002 in favor ARCELIANA ORIO. th

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204565 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.3614 Formerly Lot No. 986, 635.290 S.M, situate in Louisiana Farm Area, Orange Walk Town Orange Walk District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.450 of 1997 dated 9th September, 1997 in favor ESTHER MOGUEL. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204722 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No.1519-1520 Formerly Lot No.M7, 754.71S.M, situate in Dr. George Estate, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1295 of 1975 dated 12th November, 1975 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 10 of 1975 Folios 565-574 in favor of JAIME TOLEDANO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204752 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2979 Formerly Lot No.2, 2451.035S.M, situate in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1956 of 2001 dated 26th June, 2001 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 26 of 2001 Folios 945-951 in favor of GEORGIA WOODYE. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204799 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6463 Formerly Lot No.1585.64 S.Y, situate at mile 9 in Ladyville, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201801830 dated 5th November, 2018 and recorded in LTU-201801830 in favor of HILBERTO CARLOS A .PEREZ and LIANY ESTHER AYUSO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204882 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3098 Formerly Entry No. 14860, 1.684 Acres, situate SW of the Phillip Goldson H/way near mile 12 in Ladyville Area, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.302 of 2015 dated 8th June, 2015 in favor of LUCY EMA HUTCHINSON.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204895 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORTLOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.2149 Formerly Plan No. 1239, 5.36 Acres, situate Along the western Highway, Mile 4.5 Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.582 of 1991 dated 25th November, 1991 in favor GEORGE E.CARR –deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202204953 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PORTLOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1504 Formerly Lot No. 8684, 343.636 S.M, situate in port Loyola Extension, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.603 of 2004 dated 21st November, 2004 in favor MARIA CHABLE. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205082 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.778 Formerly Lot No.2186, 692.436 S.M, situate in Trench Town San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1655 of 2008 dated 29th Marc h, 2008 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 20 of 2008 Folios 577-584 in favor of GISELLE ESPAT, JANI ESPAT, EDUARDO ESPAT and MARTHA ESPAT -deceased APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205242 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1937 Formerly Portion of Lot No.28, 169.66 S.M, situate in Southern Foreshore, Belize City Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.7 of 1943 dated 11th January, 1943 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 35 Folios 272-274 in favor of JAMES ALOYSIUS WAIGHT. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205244 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1938 Formerly Lot No.28, 481.45 S.M, situate in Southern Foreshore, Belize City Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.7 of 1943 dated 11th January, 1943 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 35 Folios 274-276 in favor of JAMES ALOYSIUS WAIGHT. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205276 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PROGESSO Block No.1 and being Parcel No.1590 Formerly Entry No.7371, 4.01 acres, situate along the Progresso Lagoon Freshwater Creek Area, Corozal District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2046 of 2003 dated 14th July, 2003 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 27 of 2003 Folios 661-674 in favor of TEMPLE RAPHAEL, PAUL WALKER, PAUL WALKER JR, AND ANDREW BOONE WALKER (JOINTLY).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205279 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section PROGRESSO Block No.1 and being Parcel No.1591 Formerly Entry No.7371, 24.268 acres, situate along the Progresso Lagoon Freshwater Creek Area, Corozal District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2045 of 2003 dated 31st July, 2003 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 27 of 2003 Folios 649-660 in favor of ROBERT MOORE BARBARA MOORE, BRUCE BULONG AND CHADERBHAN Tenants In Common.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205283 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section VALLEY COMMINITY/ ALTA VISTA Block No.31 and being Parcel No.332,333,335 Formerly Block No.41,42,43, 60 acres, situate in mile 16 on the Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek Continued on page 30

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District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.924 of 1985 dated 11th September, 1985 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 10 of 1985 Folios 499-508 in favor of ALBERT F. GARRETT. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205333 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.11824 Formerly Lot No 108, 441.29 S.M situate in Ladyville Estates, Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201800053 dated 16th January , 2018 and recorded in LTU-201800053 in favor of JORGE JULIAN CASTILLO, MARTA YOLANDA CASTILLO, ORLANDO RAUL CASTILLO, LILIA MARIA BOWMAN,AZUCENA INOCENTE CASTILLO and NANCY ERTHI MOORE.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205597 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.11880-11883 Formerly Entry No 18703, 13.704 Acres situate in Mile 11, Old Northern Highway, , Belize District

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201601829 dated 13th December , 2016 and recorded in LTU201601829 in favor of ZONIA SALAS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202205509 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3 Formerly Lot No. 3, 3.25 Acres, situate along the southern side of Burrell Boom Road, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.171 of 1989 dated 10th November, 1989 in favor ROBERT T. ANDERSON-deceased

Pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Registered Land Act, Chapter 194, Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given of the loss of the following Land and Lease Certificates Names

Registration Section, Block Certificate Nos. & Parcel Nos.

SONIA TUN

4-27-211

Land Cert. No. 875/2002 dtd 6/2/2006

JOSE LEANDRO MENDEZ

20-17-4805

Land Cert No. 3822/2000 dtd 2/ 6/2000

KARL WILLIAMS and YVONNE WILLIAMS

1-12-2838

Land Cert No. 988/1996 dtd 29/2/1996

SHANISHA LAMBERT

24-25-3486/1

Lease Cert No. LRS-200807705 dtd 2/10/2008

ALLAN NORBERTO CAMAL, JEANENE SUZANNE CAMAL

1-73-18

Land Cert No. LRS-202006728 dtd 10/7/2020

ARMANDO GRANIEL

7-42-1313

Land Cert No.2006/1993 dtd 21/4/1993

CARMITA TORRES and TERESITA GONZALES

4-102-1555

Land Cert No. LRS-201810247 dtd 26/10/2018

CARLOS PERAZA and EDNA PERAZA

20-17-4643

Land Cert No.LRS-201102812 dtd 8/3/2011

MAURICIO PATT

3-89-573

Land Cert No. LRS-20207246 dtd 21/7/2020

The above Land/Lease Certificates after the expiration of twenty-one (21) days from the appearance of this notice. Any person in possession of the above-mentioned certificates is required to return it to the Belize Land Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Belmopan.

LRS-202200416

Registration Section CAYE CAULKER

LRS-202113674

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

Block No 16

Parcel 1509

Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD BANK

Block No 16

Parcel 5650

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from NAOMI RUTH RAMIREZ, of Avenida Hicaco, Caye Caulker Village, Belize District

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from MARIA IDALIA PERERA, of 4 Lake Gardens, Ladyville Village, Belize District

SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 15096 situate in Caye Caulker Village, Belize District, and containing 7797 S.M and now identified as Parcel No.1509 registered in the name of NAOMI RUTH RAMIREZ.

SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 15096 situate in Caye Caulker Village, Belize District, and containing 524.0 S.M and now identified as Parcel No.5650 registered in the name of MARIA IDALIA PERERA.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of NAOMI RUTH RAMIREZ, of Avenida Hicaco, Caye Caulker Village,Belize District as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of MARIA IDALIA PERERA, of 4 Lake Gardens, Ladyville Village, Belize District as proprietor as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

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LRS-202202108

LRS-202202109

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

Registered Land Act Chapter 194 – Revised Edition 2011 Section 140(1)

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

OWNERSHIP BY PRESCRIPTION

Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP

Block No 45

Parcel 677

Registration Section FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK

Block No 5

Parcel 1589

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from JEAN CECELIA LONGSWORTH, of No. 5 Dean Street, Belize City, Belize District

Application for Ownership by Prescription for the above-mentioned parcel has been received from ERROL DIAZ SR. and ERNESTINE DIAZ nee FRANKLIN, of No. 63 Ferguson Alley Barrack Road, Belize City, Belize District

SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 15096 situate in Caye Caulker Village, Belize District, and containing 229.05 S.M and now identified as Parcel No.677 registered in the name of JEAN CECELIA LONGSWORTH.

SCHEDULE: All that piece or parcel of land being Parcel 15096 situate in Caye Caulker Village, Belize District, and containing 127.573 S.M and now identified as Parcel No.1589 registered in the name of from ERROL DIAZ SR. and ERNESTINE DIAZ nee FRANKLIN.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of JEAN CECELIA LONGSWORTH, of 4 No. 5 Dean Street, Belize City, Belize District, as proprietor as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

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

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

ALPARI LIMITED

20th April, 2022

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

Atlas Aviation Ltd.

25th April, 2022

Viktor Arampantzis of Ethnikis Antistaseos, 48, Zeipiros Court, 2nd Floor, Flat/Office 201, Agias Zoni, 3027, Limassol, Cyprus

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

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest that may be affected by the registration of ERROL DIAZ SR. and ERNESTINE DIAZ nee FRANKLIN, of 63 Ferguson Alley Barrack Road, Belize City, Belize District as proprietor as proprietor with Absolute Title, is hereby requested to show cause within one month from the date thereof, why such ownership should not be approved.

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 XPT LEGAL CORPORATION BORDEN TRADER LTD. AFRICA CRM TELECOMUNICACOES LTD. BERRIEN TRADING CORP. AUDITAS S.A. E&M MANAGEMENT TRADE LTD. WESTSIDE INVEST CORP. FARGO CONSULTANCE INC. NEWPORT INVESTING CORP. VISCUM REAL ESTATE INC. ZABINA FINANCIAL LTD. BILLE CONTINENTAL S.A. TRUTEL CONSULTING LTD.

Date of Dissolution 3 March, 2022 3rd March, 2022 3rd March, 2022 10th March, 2022 10th March, 2022 10th March, 2022 23rd March, 2022 23rd March, 2022 23rd March, 2022 25th March, 2022 25th March, 2022 30th March, 2022 30th March, 2022 rd

Morgan & Morgan Trust Corporation Belize Ltd.

NOTICE

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated:

Notice is hereby given that the below company has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the date indicated:

SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL, INC. – 13th April, 2022

ALL LEGEND ENTERPRISE LIMITED – 12th April, 2022

Sucre & Sucre (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

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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

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.

1.1

EXECUTING AGENCY AND BUYER OF THE BIDDING PROCESS

1.2

1.3

2.

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.

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.

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.

2.

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:

b.

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

a.

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).

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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)

a.

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

b.

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

Any cost to obtain 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)

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THE BELIZE TIMES

8 MAY

2022

8 MAY

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2022

Belize Family Court

Belize Family Court

P.O. Box 1185 Telephone Numbers: 501-227-4114, 4107, 6021

P.O. Box 1185 Telephone Numbers: 501-227-4114, 4107, 6021

VACANCY NOTICE

VACANCY NOTICE

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:

MAGISTRATE OF THE PUNTA GORDA FAMILY COURT-ATTORNEY GENERAL’S MINISTRY

DIRECTOR OF THE BELIZE FAMILY COURT-ATTORNEY GENERAL’S MINISTRY

The Magistrate is responsible for the overall supervision of the operations of the Punta Gorda Family Court. The Magistrate shall be answerable to and supervised by the Director of Belize Family Court.

Applicant must:  Be a qualified Solicitor/ Lawyer, or Attorney at law and have been call to the bar in a Commonwealth jurisdiction; and Be in possession of Bachelor’s in Law (LLB)

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 Be in possession of a Certificate in Legal Education (CLE) Salary: Pay Scale 23 (LLB and CLE) $36,554 x 1,480 -$64,674 Age Limit 25-49 Analysis of position:

1. Preside over the adjudication of legal proceedings in the civil, hybrid and criminal jurisdiction of the Court.

The Director is responsible for the overall supervision of the operations of the Family Court. The Director shall be answerable to and supervised by the Chief Justice.

Applicant must:  Be a qualified Solicitor/ Lawyer, or Attorney at law and have been call to the bar in a Commonwealth jurisdiction; and 

Be in possession of Bachelor’s in Law (LLB)

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Be in possession of a Certificate in Legal Education (CLE)

PayScale 25 ($42,862 x 1,480 - $70,982) Ministry/Department/Unit: Belize Family Court Position Title: Director Salary Pay Scale:

Age Limit: 30 years and above Years of Experience in Related Field:

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3. Sign warrants and other formal court documents required to be signed by the Magistrate

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Prepare such written reasons for proceedings before the Court that will be needed to effect appeal of any decision made by the Court.

Interested persons may applied in writing to: The Secretary, Judicial and Legal Services Commission Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone number: 822-2204 or 822-2235 Email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: May 15, 2022 Please Note: Only suitable qualified applicants will be acknowledged.

The Judicial and Legal Services Commission does not bind itself to make an appointment from among those persons who apply.

___5 years ___

Analysis of position: (a) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

2. Issue orders and give directions in all legal proceedings before the Court.

4. Provide oversight in the district courts for the supervision of the Clerk of Court, Intake Welfare Officer, and other Court staff in the fulfilment of aspects of their duties connected to legal proceedings

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Supervise the Magistrates and Coordinators.

Establish operational policies for the day-to-day operations of the Court.

Establish collaborative networks between the Court and other agencies.

Sit as a Magistrate.

Liaise with the Chief Magistrate to establish standardization of Family Court policies and practice in District Magistrate Courts.

Conduct performance appraisals for senior staff, Magistrate, Coordinator and the Clerk of Court.

Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of court services.

Supervise the preparation and advocate for the annual budget for the Family Court.

Develop continuous professional development training for Magistrates and Coordinators of the Family Court.

Recommend the hiring and termination of staff.

Facilitate the preparation of reports required by the Chief Justice.

Address client’s complaints where necessary.

Interested persons may applied in writing to: The Secretary, Judicial and Legal Services Commission Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone number: 822-2204 or 822-2235 Email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: May 15, 2022 Please Note: Only suitable qualified applicants will be acknowledged.

The Judicial and Legal Services Commission does not bind itself to make an appointment from among those persons who apply.

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Invitation for Bids

Reference No: 6000/26 1. The Belize Social Investment Fund, an implementing agency for the Government of Belize through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment intends to apply proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of one (1) pick-up truck and one (1) passenger van for BSIF, Belmopan.

2. The Belize Social Investment Fund now invites sealed bids from bidders for the following items:

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4 X 4 diesel automatic transmission pick-up truck Automatic transmission high roof passenger van

Quantity 1

Physical Unit No

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No

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the vacant position of

Contract Title: Supply and Delivery of one (1) pick-up truck and one (1) passenger van for BSIF, Belmopan City, Cayo District, Belize

Description of Goods

2022

OMBUDSMAN

BELIZE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND

Lot No.

8 MAY

THE BELIZE TIMES

Final (Project Site) Destination Belize Social Investment Fund, 1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan

OMBUDSMAN.

Under section 3 of the Ombudsman Act, Chapter 5 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, the Ombudsman is a Parliamentary Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor-General, acting on the recommendations of both Houses of the National Assembly contained in resolutions passed in that behalf. The Office of the Ombudsman is not deemed to be an office in the public service.

Functions The main functions of the Ombudsman are the following: (a) To investigate complaints received from the public under the Ombudsman Act about the administrative acts and decisions of the Central Government departments (including the Belize Police Department), local authorities, and other public statutory bodies and State-owned enterprises, involving official corruption or other wrongdoing;

(b)

To make recommendations to the competent authorities for appropriate action against the person (s) responsible, where there is evidence of a breach of duty, or misconduct or the commission of a criminal offence;

(c)

To review the decisions of the authorities in accordance with Part V of the Freedom of Information Act, where access to a document has been refused by a Government Department, or other prescribed authority;

(d)

To perform all other functions assigned to the Ombudsman under the Ombudsman Act or any other law.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills The candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: -

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competition and is open to all bidders.

4. Interested bidders many obtain further information (Technical Specifications) from Belize Social Investment Fund, Sr. Procurement Officer at ruby.pascascio@sifbelize.org or submissions@sifbelize.org.

5. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022. Electronic bids will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below, on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 11:15 a.m.

6. The address referred to above is: Belize Social Investment Fund 3rd Floor, 1902 Constitution Drive Belmopan, Belize Attn: Sr. Procurement Officer Tel: 501-822-0239 Fax: 501-822-0279 Website: www.sifbelize.org

(a)

Bachelor’s degree in law, business or public administration or other related discipline;

(b)

Experience in complaint investigation and resolution in the public sector;

(c)

Ability to deal with persons from a wide variety of backgrounds and to maintain an objective understating of different perspectives;

(d)

Professional demeanour and impeccable credentials;

(e)

A thorough knowledge of the Ombudsman Act of Belize and the procedure prescribed therein for the investigation of complaints;

(f)

If possible, familiarity with the workings of Ombudsman in other jurisdictions.

The Ombudsman must be non-partisan and a person of integrity and high national standing.

Disqualifications Under section 5 of the Ombudsman Act, no person is qualified for appointment as Ombudsman if he (a) is a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate; or (b) is a member of a local authority; or (c) is an undischarged bankrupt; or (d) has at any time been convicted of any offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude.

Age Limit Candidates should be between 30 and 62 years of age.

Salary Subject to negotiation and subsequent confirmation by the National Assembly.

Deadline for applications Interested persons in possession of the requisite qualifications and experience should submit their applications to the Clerk, National Assembly, Belmopan, no later than

31st May 2022.

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