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22 NOV
THE BELIZE TIMES
A DERELICT FABER
And UDP Government Vehicles During the UDP administration we saw the then Deputy Prime Minister’s vehicle dumped into the sea. We then heard Dean Barrow say that it will be replaced. That’s it! We all seen UDP government vehicles being used roughshod during the 12 years of weekends, to Chetumal, for personal gain, to pick up sweethearts, for vacationing (ask Tracy), and for now-extinct party campaigning. As we have said before…if it could be corrupted, the UDP found a way to corrupt anything, in government, that you could fathom. Such was their way. We also saw how, the outgoing Social Security CEO, bought his vehicle for a song. Then the same CEO returns as Chairman. The UDP were truly innovative at corruption. As the general elections approached, the UDP felt that they were heading to some planless win. They did not even plan to win. Faber read a prepared concession speech where he did not confess to all the corruption in the UDP government. In the best of views, any UDP concession speech sans a full confession is only a continuation of corruption. Therefore we can say that Faber gave a corrupted concession speech on the early night of November 11.
Social media showed Patrick Faber’s assigned government vehicle being transported, days after his speech. That was the first thing he should have done the Thursday morning after his mumbo-jumbo. In the West, we hear of Montero using the Ministry of Works’ heavy equipment as his personal possession. He, like Faber, did not return anything. The people had to go to demand these from them. Now, Montero and family is known to have been at the helm of many an Imerian-type contract. Word is that they built three visitor centers for 12 million Belizean ‘haaad’ earned dollars. The crux of this UDP matter: this was all built after May 12 of this pandemic year. This was just when PM Barrow was counting the trickles of revenue and just after he lied to the healthcare workers. All this is endorsed by Faber who went on to become a perpetual leader-elect. The UDP corruption vehicle has come to a screeching halt. Now, they will hurl rocks at the brand new PUP vehicle that has taken off to rid Belize of the residues of corruption and recession. Too bad, Faber’s unity was as fake as the profiles that continue smearing themselves. They will soon be left behind with a derelict Faber and a dead UDP.
2020
THE BLUE ECONOMY
The Blue Economy encompasses all that is the sustainable growth of one of the world’s largest resources—the ocean. San Pedro and Caye Caulker are surrounded by the wealth that is our pristine waters. To think about the two islands as solely tourism-based is limiting our own potential. The Blue Economy now opens new doors that include environmental, social and economic opportunities for Belize Rural South and the country. Tourism will come back to Belize; and when it does, The Blue Economy will cultivate the environment for more innovation, diversification and development of our ocean, while at the same time doing are diligent duty of protecting it. Some of our tasks include: • Work with fisherfolk and other stakeholders to offer needed support to continue develop the fishing industry for the economic benefit of the island.
• Growing the lobster season through lobster farming to avoid the overfishing of the waters, then reinvesting in fishermen by means of vessels, traps and other sustainable fishing programs. • Educate children and the greater population of ocean conservation and have events such as reef week and lobster fest have greater educational component. • Cultivate sustainable management of ocean resources across borders and sectors through a variety of partnerships, particularly with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with similar issues. • Develop an eco-friendly sewage and waste-water system. • Promote and implement ocean clean-ups to reduce the pollution in the water. • Develop policy frameworks for proper coastal-zone management. #planBelize #belizeruralsouth #TodosGanamos
BELIZE NATIONAL PRAYER Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations, please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved country. God of might, wisdom and justice, please assist our Belizean government and people with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude. Let your light of Your divine wisdom direct their plans and endeavours so that with Your help we may attain our just objectives. With Your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge. We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law, that we may be preserved in union and in peace which the world itself cannot give. And, after enjoying the blessings of this life, please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal reward that You have prepared for those who love You. Amen
