Rodwell Ferguson Public Utilities & Logistics

8 8 08 THE BELIZE TIMES 22 NOV 2020

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 Social media showed Patrick Faber’s assigned government vehicle being transported, days after his speech. That was THE BLUE ECONOMY heard Dean Barrow say that it will be re- the first thing he should have done the The Blue Economy encom- • Growing the lobster season placed. That’s it! Thursday morning after his mumbo-jum- passes all that is the sustainable through lobster farming to avoid the

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 bo. 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 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 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 conserbe corrupted, the UDP found a way to have been at the helm of many an Ime- limiting our own potential. vation and have events such as reef corrupt anything, in government, that rian-type contract. Word is that they built The Blue Economy now opens week and lobster fest have greater you could fathom. Such was their way. three visitor centers for 12 million Beliz- new doors that include environ- educational component.

We also saw how, the outgoing So- ean ‘haaad’ earned dollars. The crux of mental, social and economic op- • Cultivate sustainable managecial Security CEO, bought his vehicle for this UDP matter: this was all built after portunities for Belize Rural South ment of ocean resources across bora song. Then the same CEO returns as May 12 of this pandemic year. This was and the country. Tourism will come ders and sectors through a variety of

Chairman. The UDP were truly innova- just when PM Barrow was counting the back to Belize; and when it does, partnerships, particularly with Small tive 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 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 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 Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with similar issues. • Develop an eco-friendly sewage and waste-water system. not confess to all the corruption in the rocks at the brand new PUP vehicle that it. • Promote and implement

UDP government. In the best of views, has taken off to rid Belize of the residues Some of our tasks include: ocean clean-ups to reduce the polluany UDP concession speech sans a full of corruption and recession. Too bad, • Work with fisherfolk and other tion in the water. confession is only a continuation of cor- Faber’s unity was as fake as the profiles stakeholders to offer needed sup- • Develop policy frameworks for ruption. Therefore we can say that Faber that continue smearing themselves. They port to continue develop the fishing proper coastal-zone management. gave a corrupted concession speech on will soon be left behind with a derelict industry for the economic benefit of #planBelize #belizeruralsouth the early night of November 11. Faber and a dead UDP. the island. #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