Belize Times November 21, 2021- Bending the Curve

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BENDING

THE CURVE Vaccinating and Keeping our Guard

“As the global economy struggles to build back from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must do our part to make Belize an even more competitive environment. We now have vaccinations, and I encourage all Belizeans, to continue to take the vaccinations, because vaccinations save lives; give a better chance to co-exist with the virus, and it creates even greater economic activities to stimulate our economy.”- PM Briceño at the November 10th Investment Summit

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Virtually at 7:30pm Thursday 18th November Inviting all… to the PUP’s dual celebration of its birth in 1950 and, also, of the endorsement of planBelize at the Nov. 11, 2020 General Elections by the Belizean people. Believe!!

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BENDING

THE CURVE

Everyone in Belize knows that the Delta variant has brought plenty of pain and suffering to Belize and its citizens. No one can argue that it is a tragedy every time one dies let along over five hundred of our citizens. We all love our lives and would have loved to have prevented each and every single one of those. No minister, doctor nor citizen can look back and say if/and/or but.

Debating the end of a person’s life is harrowing and beyond politics.

So as we take a look at the active numbers going down every day we get to realize more and more that we ALL need to keep on practicing the best anti-Covid etiquette possible. First of all vaccinate. When you read that 8 or 9 out of 10 persons dying who are NOT vaccinated focus on this mathematical fact: The two vaccinated that died had body constitutional conditions that did not allow survival plus they belonged to almost 200 thousand Belizeans who have been fully vaccinated. The 8 that die and NOT vaccinated belong to about 90 thousand Belizeans who are slow to vaccinate. Mathematically, the 2 is much smaller percentage and the 8 is a much higher percentage that these numbers suggest.

So as we move into the Christmas season, many of us are looking forward to seeing more of our families and travelling and experiencing more of the ‘Open for Business’ atmosphere brought about by the Investment Summit. Vaccinate…choose the Pfizer and in a month you will be fully vaccinated. Protect ourselves and protect the vulnerable by being Covid-safe around them. When you visit protect yourselves. It is still the truth that asymptomatic young people can still pass on the virus. So unless you are tested, one cannot know if you are bringing the virus on to a loved one.

Keep your guard up and let’s keep the curve going down each day.

Ministry of Health & Wellness Provides Clarification on COVID-19 Report on Deaths

The Ministry of Health & Wellness takes this opportunity to share with the public the manner in which data for COVID-19 deaths are compiled and reported through the daily COVID-19 infographic report.

When a death due to COVID-19 occurs, the ministry reports the death when the medical practitioner issues a death certificate. A copy of that certificate is submitted almost immediately to the Epidemiology Unit of the ministry for reporting.

Procedures that may contribute to a delay in confirming a COVID-19 death can include the identification of the deceased, laboratory confirmation of COVID-19, case review of the death, inputting the death into the Belize Health Information System (BHIS), among others. With respect to the infographics, daily deaths reported are based on the time the ministry receives a copy of the death certificate.

A review and breakdown of the COVID-19 deaths reported for November 15, 2021, are as follows: One death for November 2 --- One death for November3 --- Two deaths for November 8 --- One death for November 9 --- Two deaths for November 10 --- One death for November 12 --- One death for November 13 --- One death for November 15

Investment summit hailed as a success: By Investors

The People’s United Party Government ended their anniversary year with a bang! From stealing the spotlight at the COP26 Conference with the launch of the Blu Bonds to ending the month of October with a successful launch of the Belize Investment Summit. These great achievements have left a morbid opposition reeling and nitpicking at straws trying to remain relevant.

PM Briceño and his government received major plaudits on the launch of the Investment Summit from international partners such as the IDB, UNDP, the World Bank, CABEI and the Embassy of Taiwan. The Investment Summit melded brilliant minds and paired potential investors with local businesses showing the global community that ‘Belize is Open for Business’. International Financing Institutions were onsite to meet with local entrepreneurs and established companies to look at the viability of

financing projects highlighting the need for agro-processing and manufacturing plants.

The local financial institutions were also present to look at opportunities and projects available for investment. The pairing of financiers and angel investors with local companies is something that no government has ever done. The breakout meetings made available with IFI’s, local banks, Government officials provided the local stakeholders a direct link to venture capital, ministers, agencies, and regulators. Key Industry leaders were also present to provide their invaluable knowledge and expertise to aspiring entrepreneurs. Belize also hosted investors from Jamaica, USA, Czech Republic, Mexico, Bangladesh, Canada, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Grenada, Spain, Panama, UK, and Algeria.

Our geographical location not only positions Belize as a prime partner for investors but the digitalization of government services will also be a con-

Cabinet Brief Belmopan. 17th November 2021. 4:30 p.m The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 16th November 2021.

• Cabinet gave its approval for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration to support a recommendation by the CARICOM Secretariat to migrate from the present system that use on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-based platform to provide online services for the Caribbean Community.

• With the increase of flights into Belize and the start of the 2021 tourism season where record high arrivals are anticipated at the Phillip Goldson International Airport, Cabinet gave the approval for the Ministry of Immigration to employ six additional immigration clerks and to increase overtime payment for immigration officers from 50 to 75 hours.

• Cabinet gave its approval for the Attorney General’s Ministry to present amendments to the Law Revision Act, Chapter 3 of the Substantive Laws of Belize primarily to allow for the publication of the revised edition of the laws of Belize to be done electronically. The final draft of the bill is to be tabled at the next sitting of the House of Representatives.

• Cabinet was updated on the status of vaccinations and the number of vaccines available in Belize. Currently, there are more than 373,868 vaccines on hand. As of 15th November 2021, 208,168 persons or 48.3 percent had received at least one dose of the vaccine and 190,031 or 41.1 percent have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, 4,020 booster shots have been issued since the start of the booster shot program and is now opening booster shots to everyone. Also, the free testing sites, which were scheduled to close at the end of November, will continue to operate countrywide until the end of the year.

• The Minister of Health & Wellness also informed Cabinet that this year alone the ministry issued close to $700,000 in food assistance to persons who had to go into isolation due to COVID-19.

• Cabinet approved recommendations from the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations to make certain adjustments to the current COVID-19 public health measures to take effect 22nd November 2021.

These measures will be published shortly by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

• Finally, Cabinet wishes all Belizeans a safe and happy Garifuna Settlement Day and asks that everyone wears masks, maintains physical distance, washes hands regularly, and for those not fully vaccinated to do so as soon as possible. Vaccines save lives.

tributing factor to improving investor relations and maintaining international standards. Belize has been touted as a sanctum for the BPO industry, providing major competitive advantages over other competing nations. Over 200 MSME’s will also be able to enjoy funding via the Development Finance Corporation. A loan of $15 Million BZD was provided by the IDB to the DFC for economic recovery efforts in the tourism, agriculture, and fishing industry. The PUP government’s approach to economic recovery not only builds investor confidence but provides opportunities for local entrepreneurs. This was evident in the Startup Competition which saw entrepreneurial projects ranging from a Cassava bread bakery to a Paper bag company, the Investment Summit demonstrated the Belizean ingenuity.

As the first year in office comes to an end for the PUP government, the strides made in recovering a neglected economy, reducing the debt burden, and reinstating investor confidence has been nothing short of impressive. One thing is for sure, the investors and industry experts are already awaiting 2023 for the next Investment Summit which we are certain, will bring many of the success stories achieved this year.

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SUCCESS – BELIZE AT THE SUMMIT

y most accounts, the first Belize Investment Summit(BIS) was a huge success. In attendance were 77 investors from 14 countries in Central America, North America, Europe, and Asia. The virtual attendance was incredible, over 35,000 viewers tuned in on social media and over 500 registered attendees on Zoom. There were 61 companies in various sectors that were seeking investment, and 122 startups participated in the bid to win money for their business.

There were 50 meetings among 52 companies, 5 ministries and 3 IFIs. In addition, various government departments that are key to business operations had exhibition booths with information they freely shared to participants. The panel discussions were honest and shared both the ease of doing business in Belize and the challenges we still need to address.

The star-studded event is a testament that Belize has potential for big business and attracts serious investment. There were two important documents signed during the BIS. The first is the Innovation Pact by IDB Consultant in collaboration with Economic Development Council (EDC) and BELTRAIDE. The second is the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Loan to the Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

The influx of new capital to the DFC will translate into working capital for Belizeans and is another bold push to get the Belizean economy flowing. There are many who have great confidence in the Government of Belize headed by Prime Minister Briceño.

The remarkable success of the Home-Grown approach to reviving our economy has given us back credibility. The successful repayment of the Super Bond has demonstrated that this administration is serious about delivering on its commitments to the Belizean people. This event sponsored entirely by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Taiwan Government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) tells the globe that our partners in development also have great confidence in us.

There are the usual naysayers, whose myopic thoughts have gained alarming clarity in hindsight. They are most uncomfortable, because they have no good cause to speak against such a bold initiative that brings Belize into such spectacular limelight. The complaining of petulant children abounds because in thirteen years they could not have imagined these possibilities. We have yet to quantify the investment which will certainly occur over time, already many negotiations are afoot, and these will materialize shortly. The message as said by our PM rang clear across the globe…Belize is Open for Business!

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BELIZE INVESTMENT SUMMIT WOMENS PANEL ‘On Women and Investments: Adjusting the Investments Playing Field’

By Narda Garcia – CEO Office of the Prime Minster and Investment The disparities that exist between men and women and the opportunities afforded to them for meaningful participation in the world of business is glaring. Belize as a developing nation feels these harsh realities perhaps more severely than the more developed countries.

If Belize is to achieve the goals set for the Sustainable Development Agenda by 2030, then the economic empowerment of women and the closing of the gender gaps must take centre stage.

Key concepts embedded in the Sustainable Development Agenda can be achieved through the realisation of gender equality: the promotion of full and productive employment for all, the eradication of poverty, food security and greater health, and the participation of women in economic decision-making from the kitchen to the board room.

Education is one of the most powerful ways to empower women, but we must focus now on upskilling and reskilling our labour force to keep up with the technological advancements. Global studies show that women who are educated are more productive, and this translates into faster economic growth. Women make up majority of the informal labour market, and this sector is particularly vulnerable to external factors. The contributions of women in unpaid care are staggering and is estimated that it could account anywhere from 10 to 39 percent of GDP. Access to affordable finance continues to be a problem for more women than men and access to ownership of land even more so. This compounds the problem for women in agriculture who need both resources and whose efforts are crippled because they have less access. The digital era has created even more inequality as it is most often the women in rural areas who are disconnected from the internet and have limited access to devices.

Violence against women in all its forms including harassment at work and discrimination continues to cost the world about US $12 trillion annually. Educating, empowering, including and safeguarding women’s rights is good for business, and it is good for the Belizean Economy. If Belize is now open for business these opportunities for business must be accessible equally and equitably for all!

True to the fact that Women’s economic equality is good for business, globally it is shown that companies greatly benefit from increased employment and leadership opportunities for women. This has shown to increase organizational effectiveness and growth. It is estimated that companies with three or more women in senior management functions score higher in all dimensions of organizational performance.

So yes, in Belize, like in most countries around the globe, we need to level the Investment playing field for women. We need to nurture and build what some exemplary Belizean women have achieved both in the public and private sector. Today, at this Investment Summit, we have just a small sample population of women in business at the highest levels who are high achievers and leaders. They are bold, brave, assertive and risk-takers!

Today, we will see moderators and panellists just about in every sector and at the highest level of management.

Women today are represented here in the agriculture, agro-processing, banking, services, and every other sector.

It is also important to mention that these women leaders have shown great resilience by successfully steering their businesses during the pandemic that has caused so many disruptions in the supply chain and business environment.

I invite you to pay keen attention to the panel of women and all other panels to learn how Belize is now Open for Business including for Women!

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Foreign Minister Courtenay Speaks at 51st Regular Session of the OAS

Belmopan. November 11, 2021 - Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, today participated in the 51st Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). The General Assembly is being held virtually under the theme “Towards Renewal in the Americas”.

In the Dialogue of Heads segment, Minister Courtenay delivered his statement in which he called for the OAS to focus its attention on holistically supporting healthy and vibrant democracies.

He underscored the importance of adhering to the Charter of the OAS to promote and consolidate representative democracy, with due respect for the principle of non- intervention. Hon. Courtenay expressed concern about COVID-19 in the region and condemned the continued vaccine hoarding and inequitable distribution of vaccines by some OAS member states. He called on member states to renew the enduring obligation of cooperative action and act on it in the name of vaccine justice. Minister Courtenay challenged the OAS to catalyse hemispheric solutions to the challenges which the region faces including migration and climate change.

The 51st Regular Session of the General Assembly is a twoday meeting which concludes tomorrow.

Foreign Minister Courtenay is accompanied by Ambassador Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; and H.E. Lynn Young, Permanent Representative of Belize to the OAS and Ambassador to the United States of America.

TRANSPORTATON TRANSFORMATION Begins

There is hope ahead for the bus industry after the previous administration ran it into the ground. A new company by the name of Floralia will be placing Yutong buses on the southern and western highways. They will start with routes on the southern highway for now. These buses which come equipped with AC, visual entertainment, USB chargers, bathroom, and Global Positioning System (GPS) for easy monitoring will be fast and easy and comfortable. All in all they will definitely be an upgrade on our highways, The Minister of Public Utilities and Logistics, the Honorable Rodwell Ferguson said that there should be major improvements on our highways in terms of better bus transportation by 2022.

“When I came onboard, I realized there was no standard in the Ministry of Transportation so I committed that we’re going to transform the entire industry and services. I have a very young staff and I put them to the test and they took up the challenge. So Floralia is here to stay, this is the beginning, and I believe there will be expansion across the country and we’re trained to give the consumer or the commuter the best ride possible from point A to point B. The Minister went on to say “I want to challenge other bus operators, they have to do something because the way the country is going… to try and change our transportation industry.”

Honorable Ferguson believes that Covid is here to stay and we will have to look at the way forward. These new buses are definitely a good sight. The people of the north of the country definitely have begun to feel impatient for their turn to come. PlanBelize is showing up everywhere we turn. The economy is starting to show the changes that can be felt directly by the people.

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GOB AND BCCI CONVENE PRIVATE SECTOR FOCUS GROUP KICK-OFF MEETING November 16, 2021 - As part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded Readiness Support for Strengthening Belize Private Sector Access to Climate Finance Project, a kickoff meeting was convened today to launch a collaborative process with a Private Sector Focus Group of key Belizean private sector partners.

These partners belong to a broad range of organisations, from large corporations with in-depth sectoral expertise, financial institutions and regulators, national institutions promoting private sector engagement and inclusion, and trade associations. The following organizations have committed participation: Central Bank of Belize, National Garifuna Council, National Women’s Commission, Ya’axche Conservation Trust, Development Finance Corporation, Friends for Conservation and Development, Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, Belize Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, Belize Association of Planners, BELTRAIDE, Economic Development Council and Belize Tourism Industry Association.

This group will support the project, which aims to support Belizean micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to be better equipped to access international climate finance, specifically GCF. These objectives will be achieved by overcoming the current barriers (e.g. lack of awareness or capacity) that hinder

such access. The project has a specific focus on MSMEs led by more vulnerable groups, including businesses led/owned by women and indigenous communities.

The Private Sector Focus Group will serve as an advisor across all project phases. This includes the preparation of a Capacity Building and Discussion Forum to support the private sector’s understanding of the GCF and how to access it; the provision of strategic inputs for a Scoping Study and Action Plan that will assess the barriers to and potential opportunities for MSMEs’ investment in low-carbon and climate-resilient development and set out steps to overcome such barriers; and support for the selection of two project ideas gathered through an upcoming call for projects. The project ideas will be evaluated, and those chosen will be turned into concept notes for submission to the GCF. These concept notes will aim to support Belizean MSMEs’ access to climate finance for climate change adaptation and or mitigation.

The diverse skills, expertise, and experience of the group’s membership will be leveraged to ensure the project is tailored to the Belizean private sector’s needs, especially the MSMEs’. Furthermore, the group will act as an interface between the project team and the private sector and suggest relevant stakeholders for engagement.

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NOTICE

PRESS RELEASE City of Belmopan, November 17, 2021. The Central American Centre for the Promotion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CENPROMYPE) with the support of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the International Organization for Migration (OIM), will be hosting the III REGIONAL FORUM: WOMEN DOING BUSINESS IN CENTRAL AMERICA on November 18 and 19, 2021 in San Salvador, El Salvador.

To improve national and regional policies for women entrepreneurs across the Central American Integration System (SICA), the event aims to design an agenda aimed at providing a medium-to-long-term focus on women and small to midsize businesses (MSMEs). In addition, it seeks to organize and articulate a Regional Network of Women Entrepreneurs.

Keynote speakers will include Ms. Fatima Najaro, Gender and Human Rights Specialist from CENPROMYPE, and Ms. Lyhelis Torres, representative of the OIM project entitled “Promotion of social inclusion of migrants in the public policies of Central América and Dominican Republic: violence prevention based on gender representative.” Ms. Connie Gonzales, who is a member of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) will also be presenting on successful experiences of organizations formed by women entrepreneurs.

The Belize delegation includes Ms. Katia Montenegro-Hoare, owner of Montrans Consulting, Ms. Luisa Rivas, owner of Rivas Consulting, and Ronelli Requena, owner of Zayhva by Ronelli Requena. These women were successful graduates of the first cohort of women entrepreneurs under the Female Entrepreneurship Program implemented by BELTRAIDE in 2019.

BELTRAIDE takes this opportunity to congratulate the women for their participation in this high-level discussion and looks forward to Belize’s inclusion in the Regional Network of Women Entrepreneurs.

CARTOON

Members of the public, including mechanics, in whose custody any government vehicles may have been left for safe keeping or to be repaired, you are hereby notified that you are required to inform the Assets and Utilities Management Unit at the Ministry of Finance immediately or no later than the 30th November 2021 of any such vehicle or motorcycle in your possession.

The following information is being requested: 1) Ministry or Department and person who left the vehicle or motorcycle in your custody.

2) Year and make of vehicle/motorcycle.

3) The diagnostic and reason for the vehicle or motorcycle being left in your custody.

4) Length of time that the vehicle/motorcycle has been in your custody.

Please contact the Unit by email: leonard.davis@mof. gov.bz or telephone number 615-9542 or WhatsApp. Failure to comply with the above notice may lead to legal action being taken against you for the recovery of the Government of Belize assets.

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PRIME MINISTER

HON. JOHN BRICEÑO MESSAGE ON GARIFUNA SETTLEMENT DAY 2021 NOVEMBER 19

Au Bun, Amürü Nu Hagabü ribei Garinagu; Awanse Wamá Lau: ‘I for You, You for Me’ Is the Garifuna Way; Let Us Move Forward.

I greet you on this our celebration of Garifuna Settlement Day 2021 reminding all of this year’s team I for you, you for me is the Garifuna Way. Let Us Move Forward.

Reflecting on this year’s theme, I am drawn to the rich past of the Garifuna people, their proud heritage determined by a deep desire never to forget the important role their ancestors played in the shaping of their identity.

One that is highlighted as truly authentic and 100 percent Belizean. Through language, music, dance, religion and other cultural expressions, the Garifuna Culture has cemented itself at the centre of Belizean identity, at home and abroad.

And so, as we celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day 2021 in these trying COVID times, let us not only be thankful, but renew our commitment to the preservation of our rich Garifuna Culture and identity.

I for you, you for me is the Garifuna Way. Let Us Move Forward.

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National Vegetable Stakeholders Meeting

In The Matter of The International Business Companies Act (Chapter 270) AND In The Matter of Vento Business Ltd., in voluntary Liquidation, members’ winding up and dissolution November 17, 2021 - The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise hosted a National Vegetable Stakeholders meeting at the Agriculture and Trade Showgrounds in Belmopan. The main objectives were to present on the status of the national vegetable crop production season 2021-2022 and to validate reported production data.

Priority discussions focused on import-sensitive crops including lettuce, celery, broccoli and cauliflower, which will see favorable production amounts for the upcoming planting season. The detailed discussion highlighted a projected over production of carrot from a total of 122 acres planted in 2020-2021 to approximately 212 acres for the 2021-2022 planting season, equivalent to a 74% increase. Efforts to absorb the bumper crop will include improved coordination and distribution between farmers and buyers, continued suspension of import permits as well as value-adding and processing of produce.

Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, attended the meeting and encouraged the farmers and

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Maummer Koc is applying for a renewal of a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Celebrity Restaurant” located on Marine Parade, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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

Notice is hereby given that Jing Ying Liu is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “518-Grocery Store” located at # 1224 Blue Marlin Blvd., Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

ministry officials to continue working together to improve the quality of food available to the nation. Present at the meeting were farmers and middlemen who committed to improve on product availability, quality and suitable prices for consumers and market outlets.

The Ministry of Agriculture continues to collaborate with its stakeholders and continues to champion its hallmark policy of supporting locally produced commodities through its “Buy Local” campaign.

TAKE NOTICE that Vento Business Ltd., is in dissolution.

The date of commencement of the dissolution is the 10th day of November, 2021.

The liquidator is Oleksandr Gnatchuk of Apt. 53, 36/1 Heroiv Sevastopolia Str., Kyiv City, Ukraine.

Dated 11th day of November, 2021.

Summit Corporate Services Ltd. Registered Agent

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UDP Remnants Reek of

IRRELEVANCE No confessions, no resignations were announced as a group of people formerly known as the UDP attempted once more to depress a nation that is all too excited of the economic turnaround. The listless group tried their best to move from irrelevance to at least the incompetence and corruption that blazed from their mouths from the moment they have been a so-called Party. Now, they are so irrelevant to the core that the Belize Times is placing this article to warn people of these fake news superspreading UDP. Faber was seen to be reading as he did on November 11 in a desperate attempt to remain a relevant LOO-in-chief until Patt decides.

Beware of the remnants of the past government who are hiding all the facts on how the UDP raped the country.

Let’s plug this in: Nobody wanted to see Faber at the Investment Summit. This was an exercise of innovation and progress of Belize’s new economy. All Faber was thinking was ‘how can I mess this up’. In Faber’s petty mind, if the Investment Summit succeeds he is screwed. So he and his remnants ran out post-Summit success to mislead the Belizean people again in an attempt to make a possible run at the 2035 elections.

But look at the type of attention the latest UDP depressing presser got from the people.

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VOICE OF THE COMMON MAN

19TH A DAY OF CELEBRATION: GARIFUNA SETTLEMENT DAY On the 19th November 2021 the nation of Belize will be celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day. This day was originally observed as Carib Disembarkation Day founded by Thomas Vincent Ramos in 1941. Ramos wrote to the District Commission of British Honduras, lobbying for the recognition of his people and the establishment of Carib Disembarkation Day now called Garifuna Settlement Day. It was gazetted on the 13th November, 1943 by the Acting Colonial Secretary A. Wolffsohn.

The 19th November 2021 celebration is being observed under the theme AuBun, Amuru NuHagaburibei Gariganu Awanse Wama Lau “I for you, you for me is the Garifuna way; Let Us Move Forward” This year will be the second year that the “19th” will be celebrated through the virtual medium as the black swan event, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the normalcy of the way things were. The National Garifuna

Council (NGC) in publicising the 2021 calendar of events declared that “as Garinagu and Belizeans, we must continue to ensure that we protect each other as we battle and adjust to the restrictions brought upon us due to the COVID-18 pandemic.”

The central focus of this year event is Garifuna Identity, Spirituality, and perseverance characteristics embedded in the Garifuna motto: “Au bu, amuru nu” (I am yours, you are mine).

Interestingly, in an Amandala contribution by Jerry A. Enriquez, ‘A reflection on Garifuna History: After the Celebration what next?’ suggest that the physical and discriminatory travails from St. Vincent to Baliceaux to Roatan and the 1843 landing on the shores of the British Honduras settlement would be in vain if the history is destroyed by the appetite for vainglouriousness and not recognizing the value of the struggles. The five hundred carbs surviving the stormy sail to Belize landing at Yarbrough (Yarburu to them ) on the

19th November of 1823. Some 300 settling in stand Creek Town, 125 in Punt Gorda, 28 in Seine Bight, 15 in Johnathon Point and 8 in Newtown.

Enriquez explained that traditional values and knowledge about ancestral spiritual connection, medicinal plants, natural healing and healthy foods are being lost as many of the elders remains disconnected from the youths.

Caring community relations are increasingly being lost to the onslaught of individualistic, materialistic values that disconnect people

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from their inner source, families, communities and natural resources.

He implored that the situation can and must change beginning with the awareness that the well-being of each person is inseparably linked to the well-being of all.

Something pronounced in this year’s theme, the ‘I for you, you for me’. One’s growth and well-being is as a result of the contribution of others; whether by the individual, family or the support from the community benefitting future generations.

It is important to state that the Gariganus have contributed immensely to the development of the Jewel. The award at the Investment Summit in La Isla Bonita to the Garifuna women in Barranco for the cassava bread venture is just one illustration of their contributions.

The contribution are across Belize’s social, political and economic spectrum.

The central focus of this year’s celebration is also a call that we are one people in this beautiful nation we call Belize. Iyo!

Prime Minister John Briceño and the People’s United Party wish Belize

Happy Garifuna Settlement Day 219th, November 19

‘Au Bun, Amürü Nu Hagabüribei Garinagu; Awanse Wamá Lau’ (I for You, You for Me) - (1802 – 2021)

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LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES

Notice is hereby given that Ru Zhen Liu is applying for a renewal of a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Y. M. Shop” located at 8078 M.M. Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Leticia Robateau is applying for a renewal of a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Maulette Grocery” located at # 28 Pickstock Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Yvette McFadzean is applying for a renewal of a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Disco Paradise” located in Double Head Cabbage Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Gilbert Flowers is applying for a renewal of a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Moon Light Cool Spot” located in Double Head Cabbage Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Elvis Bryan Landaverry is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Super Mali Co. Ltd.” located in Yo Creek Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Margaret Dawson is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Stop & Go.” located in Sand Hill Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Jun Yang Zhao is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Discount Supermarket # 2” located on Holy Emmanuel Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Reina Chinchilla is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Armenia Shop” located on Green Street, Belama Phase IV, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Janine Lopez & Ekaterina Diab are applying for a renewal of a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Moe’s Pizza Pasta LLP” located at 3 ½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Janine Lopez & Ekaterina Diab are applying for a renewal of a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Moe’s Pizza Pasta LLP” located on Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Inaugural Flight

Alaska Air

Seattle/Los Angeles Friday Nov 19

As the airlines start coming back, Belize is teeming with excitement at the investment level. Southwest and WestJet have resumed and now we have a BRAND new flight coming in—Alaska Air which will feature flight from Seattle and Los Angeles. Next week, the paper will have more details on the inaugural flight. Meanwhile, the BTB is busy in other projects that will make Belize a product worth visiting and becoming a repeat visitor to.

Attracting Tourism through Aesthetics While Belize joins the rest of the world in recoiling and reopening our economy, in the tourism sector, there is a whole different approach to attracting more tourism dollars and it has to do with going back to roots: keeping the place clean, putting in basic necessities and basic infrastructure to make a visit that more fun and more enjoyable. The Belize Tourism Board has been working behind the scenes to take the tourism experience in Belize to a whole different level, whether it is in La Isla Bonita or in

the Old Capital, Belize City or Placencia.

Through its Industry Development Unit, and in collaboration with the Placencia Town Council, the BTB is in the process of acquiring a parcel of land near the Placencia airstrip to construct a polyclinic within the next year to serve that community. Director of the unit, Josue Carballo, said this week that the monies were derived from the Harvest Caye project as well as its own funds.

“For being so high-end, Placencia doesn’t even have a decent clinic somewhere where people can go for an emergency. (This clinic) will even have a docking area close by so people from the resorts (who) have an emergency can access it; and it has easy road access, so it’s another big project under the Plan Belize initiative,” Carballo said.

Also a part of the Plan Belize project is the installation of signs at strategic points along the Sittee River/Hopkins hotel zone road area after the road is resurfaced – another investment taken on by the BTB along with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the ho-

teliers in the area. That project entailed the paving of the road along the hotel zone road from the Maya/Garifuna museum, complete with a pedestrian ramp, and extending southwards. Tied in with this is the paving of the ATM road entrance all the way to the ATM caves in Teakettle. It includes the addition of culverts in areas that once flooded. The Hopkins road is another major road that the BTB has been a partner in getting it upgraded.

Another major undertaking happened over the past weekend, when the BTB teamed up with personnel from the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Police Department to remove trash from the Haulover Creek, from the Belcan Bridge to the Chetumal Bridge, which is about a mile upstream. The team effort

resulted in the collection of over a truck full of refuse that littered the area.

The director says that the removal of the garbage from the area did far more than sanitize the surroundings for the residents along there, but creates the potential for another memorable tourism experience in that area – fishing. Residents in these areas are asked that the riverbank should not be considered the back of their yard since the river provides a whole different option to transportation to the downtown area and to a viable means of livelihood.

These are among the first projects that the BTB is carrying out under the leadership of Minister Anthony Mahler, who also has plans to improve the tourism product that other parts of the country offer.

BELIZE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT MAP

From USA

Alaska Airline Seattle & Los Angeles American Airlines Miami, Charlotte, Dallas & Los Angeles Delta Air Lines Atlanta & Minneapolis Frontier Orlando & Denver Southwest Houston (HOU) & Denver Sun Country Minneapolis United Houston (IAH) Chicago, Denver, Newark & Los Angeles

Orlando

From Canada Westjet Calgary & Toronto

From Mexico & Latin America COPA Panama City

TAG Guatemala City Tropic Air Cancun, Roatan & San Salvador

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

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.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-2021008331 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.2941 Formerly Lot No.33, 555.712 S.M, situate along the Westside of old well road, south of the Northern Highway near mile 11 ,Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 2474 of 2008 dated 15th August, 2008 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 29 of 2008 Folios 1295-11304 in favor of IVAN ERNESTO OCAMPO APPLICATION NO. LRS-2021008332 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.2939 Formerly Lot No.32, 555.712 S.M, situate along the Westside of old well road, south of the Northern Highway near mile 11 ,Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No. 2472 of 2008 dated 15th August, 2008 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 29 of 2008 Folios 1275-1284 in favor of IVAN ERNESTO OCAMPO APPLICATION NO. LRS-202109625 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.36 and being Parcel No. 2820, Formerly Portion Lot No.3 containing 938.639 S.Y, situate NE of Benque Viejo Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2194 of 2005 dated 26th Sept, 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 29 of 2005 folios 669-678 in favor of DAISY YADIRA HERNANDEZ APPLICATION NO. LRS-202109872 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.3177 Formerly Lot No. 6, 1011.437 S.M, situate on Northern highway, near mile 11 Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1001 of 2004 dated 29th April, 2004 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 14 of 2004 Folios 157168 in favor of DIANA STEPHENSON. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202109967 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PUNTA GORDA TOWN Block No.42 and being Parcel No.104,105 & 106 Formerly Lot No26,27 & 69, situate in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District This parcel of land is subject of a Governor Fiat Grant No.16 of 1938 dated 19th November, 1938 in favor of ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202110193 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK Block No.45 and being Parcel No. 968, Formerly Lot No.835 containing 136.0 S.M, situate on Gabourel Lane on the Northside of Belize City, Belize District

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3494 of 2008 dated 3rd December, 2008 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 41 of 2008 folios 277-286 in favor of JENNIFER BROWN nee SWIFT. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202111468 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BELIZE RURAL NORTH I Block No. 11 and being Parcel No.911 Formerly Lot No. 4, 3.8 acres, situate along the southern Bank of the Northern River, Maskall Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Partition No.1032 of 1997 dated 28th April, 1997 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 12 of 1997 Folios 223-250 in favor of ROSALIE ANN BRADLEY NAVARETTE. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202111520 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.216 Formerly Lot No. 1, 2924.896 S.M, situate at Mile 13, Phillip Goldon Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201502013 dated 26th November, 2015 and recorded in LTU-201502013 in favor of SHARI BARBARA FLORES, LESLIE KERMIT FLORES and TIFFARA MELISA FLORES (Jointly) APPLICATION NO. LRS-20211521 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.1645 Formerly Entry 14861 Block 1, 5.001acres, situate in South of Phillip Goldson Highway, near mile 12.5 Ladyville, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.33 of 2018 dated 10th April, 2018 in favor of MARK PHILLIP GRANT. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202111591 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, FORTGEORGE/PICKSTOCK Block No. 45 and being Parcel No.260 Formerly Lot No. 2056, 441.67 S.Y, situate along Baymen Ave., Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1329 of 2001 dated 8th May, 2001 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 18 of 2001 Folios 11451156 in favor of ASTRID PERERA CHENG- deceased and JULIO CHENG. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112506 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.1681 Formerly Lot No. 1006, 535.34 S.M, situate in San Ignacio Town Extension, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.56 of 2004 dated 15th March, 2004 in favor of CYRILS SIMMONS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112582 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.2371 Formerly Lot No. 2466, 489.33 S.Y, situate in San Ignacio Town Extension, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.630 of 2002 dated 9th August, 2002 in favor of ADIB BEJOS JR.-deceased APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112584 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.793 Formerly Lot No. 482, 550.00 S.Y, situate along Lebanon Street San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.673 of 2002 dated 5th September, 2002 in favor of BARBARA BEJOS and ANTONIO ADIB BEJOS -deceased.

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APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112662 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.978 Formerly Lot No. 1214, 300.52 S.Y, situate along west street, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112919 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcel No.1611, Formerly Lot No.81 572.48 S.Y, situate along the Old Benque Viejo- Guatemalan Border Road, Cayo District

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.522 of 1991 dated 7th November, 1991 in favor of MARTIN ARANDA.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.839 of 1998 dated 2nd April, 1998 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 10 of 1998 folios 1369-1378 in favor of SEAN FEINSTEIN.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112664 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No. 7 and being Parcel No.9556 Formerly Lot No. C3,0.67Acre , situate approx. 9.5 miles North of San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Belize District.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112920 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcel No.1610, Formerly Lot No.82 567.65 S.Y, situate along the Old Benque Viejo- Guatemalan Border Road, Cayo District

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1172 of 2009 dated 19th June, 2009 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 14 of 2009 Folios 10191028 in favor of JOSEPHINE PASTORINO and ANGELA RUSSELL- deceased

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.840 of 1998 dated 2nd April, 1998 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 10 of 1998 folios 1379-1388 in favor of SEAN FEINSTEIN.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112665 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No. 31 and being Parcel No.1751 Formerly Lot No.3074, 735.492 S.M, situate in the Buller Area, Dangriga Extension, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.702 of 2008 dated 14th March, 2008 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 26 of 2008 Folios 545554 in favor of YVONNE AUGUST. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112699 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3828 Formerly Lot No.11, 703.440 S.M, situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201600961 dated 15th June, 2016 and recorded in LTU-201600961 in favor of STEPHAN SHAWN FLOWERS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112739 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.5497 Formerly Lot No. 326, 2092.35 S.Y, situate in Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201300949 dated 29th May , 2013 and recorded in LTU-201300949 in favor of ELAINE CHRISELDA GARCIA and PAUL COURTNEY GARCIA (Jointly).

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112740 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No. 31 and being Parcel No.2121 Formerly Lot No. 1264, 362.03 S.Y, situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113036 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3112, Formerly Lot No.2 containing 0.71 acre, situate along old well Road, Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1895 of 2007 dated 20th June, 2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 23 of 2007 folios 403-416 in favor of PAUL PENNIL. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113108 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.192, Formerly E19087,10.11 acres, situate along the seacoast and south of Caye Caulker Airstrip, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1417 of 1978 dated 6th November, 1978 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 12 of 1978 folios 917-926 in favor of LYDIA BARBARA ALAMINA de VEGA- deceased APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113146 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO NORTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.803, Formerly Lot No.155,9428 S.Y, situate on Cemetery and west street, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No.2817 of 1999 dated 20th October, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 33 of 1999 folios 245-250 in favor of GEORGE WAGNER. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113171 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.5434, Formerly Lot No.286 ,1383.57 S.Y, situate in Lake Garden Area, Ladyville Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.577 of 2005 dated 9th August, 2005 in favor of CONSTANCE PALACIO.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1165 of 2011 dated 30th June, 2011 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 15 of 2011 folios 1231-1250 in favor of CLAY HOPE.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112814 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, VALLEY COMMUNITY/ALTA VISTA Block No. 31 and being Parcel No.243 Formerly Block No. 63, 23.025 acres, situate near Steadfast Village, Stann Creek District.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113172 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.5440, Formerly Lot No.297, 1382.11 S.Y, situate in Lake Garden Area, Ladyville Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.133 of 1997 dated 16th January, 1997 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume No. 2 of 1997 Folios 496501 in favor of MELVIN VELASQUEZ.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1166 of 2011 dated 30th June, 2011 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 15 of 2011 folios 1253-1274 in favor of CLAY HOPE.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202112893 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.8260 Formerly Lot No.43, 476.37 S.M, situate in in the Ambergris Bay Subdivision, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize District

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113181 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.8553 Formerly Lot No. 275, 711.97 S.M, in San Pedro Town, Belize District

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.844 of 2003 dated 21st June, 2004 in favor of MELISA GRANIEL.

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1ST ANNIVERSARY Prime Minister John Briceño at Belize Investment Summit

Min. Julius Espat, Infrastructure Development and Housing

Success

Ramon ‘Monchi’ Cervantes, MoS in Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration

Kickoff of Electronic Passport Issuance preparations Backhoe for the Belize District

Corozal Sugar Rds get much needed attention

Rivas Estate Area of Dangriga Town

Hon. Anthony Mahler, Pickstock

By San Jose Ml62 PG Highway

Greeting the PUP on its 71 and 1

Min. Kevin Bernard, Youth, Sports & E-Governance

Touring Pilot Housing in Cayo

Min. Oscar Requena, Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour & Local Government w/ MoS, Hon. Ramiro Ramirez

Ministry was represented at the Investment Summit

Water Truck ready to deliver water whenever: Trio Village

With Hon. Jorge Espat opening a Youth Center in Benque

Youth Week Activities

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SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE RRB.CS.41 - CIVIL ENGINEER Project Background: The Government of Belize (GOB), with �inancing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund, has embarked on a six-year Programme, Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), which aims to minimize the impacts of climatic and economic events on smallholder farmers while supporting sustainable market access for their produce. The Programme will help farmers employ climate resilient agricultural practices and technologies; integrate pro�itable smallholder participation into the development of select vegetable, fruit, and honey value chains; and support smallholder production capacity through investments in public and private climate resilient infrastructure and in the strengthening of small holder farmer Producers Organizations and relevant GOB Departments.

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Scope of Service: Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Coordinator at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing (MIDH) - Project Execution Unit, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for the overall design, supervision, and management of the infrastructure investment related activities under the Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure (CRRIA) component of the Resilient Rural Belize Programme. All design and implementation aspects of the project will be executed in accordance with the Programme Implementation Manual (PIM), and standard design manuals and procedures for the implementation and supervsion of civil works.

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Duties and Responsibilities: The following are the responsibilities of the Civil Engineer: • •

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Assist MIDH – PEU and the RRB with the preparation of the Annual Work Plan and Budget for the CRRIA Component.

Plan and lead the identi�ication activities of the remaining sites to be developed (if any) and support PMU’s activities aiming at informing and sensitizing rural communities about eligibility criteria, selection procedure and planned construction works; Assist MIDH – Project Execution Unit with the engineering designs for rural roads identi�ied under the programme, including drawings, technical speci�ications, Bill of Quantities and cost estimates.

Assist RRB with the preparation of Terms of Reference and bidding documents for works identi�ied under Matching Grant Fund Agreements.

Arrange for the independent review of designs (if required) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) from relevant institutions as per the legislation of Belize, so as to mitigate all social and environmental impacts re�lected in the design.

Take part in the bidding process of project infrastructure activities by: contributing to the preparation of bidding documents (including BoQs and cost estimates), tendering of works, providing clari�ications to bidders, technical and �inancial evaluation of bids and recommendation for the award of contracts for the Programme Oversight Committee (POC) review and approval.

Before infrastructure works begin, verify and approve the project implementation plan presented by the construction contractor.

Ensure that all necessary Insurances, Advance Payment and Performance securities and/or guarantees are in place and updated as required by Contractors who are awarded contracts for infrastructure works including road rehabilitation.

Supervise the implementation of works and monitor compliance with the contract speci�ications, implementation plans and timeframe to ensure that planned time, cost and quality are adhered to.

Monitor and ensure compliance to execute the design and construction supervision in an economic, �inancial, administrative, and technically ef�icient manner and in accordance with the procurement procedures of IFAD and in compliance with GCF’s Social, Environment, and ]Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP).

Monitor compliance with provisions in the Environmental and Social Management Report (ESMR), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and any plans that may be established pursuant to said ESMR and ESMP, and enforce these provisions as needed.

Identify contractors’ lack of performance and lack of compliance with the contracts, and provide timely guidance on adequate remedial measures to resolve work de�iciencies. If needed, the civil engineer, in consultation with the PM, shall issue variation orders and site instructions in accordance with the Conditions of Contract; Provide the PMU with a monthly progress report on the execution of the civil works, in particular on: i) Percentage of work completion without defects; ii) Financial matters, including actions or measures taken by the

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construction contractors that may have an impact on cost; iii) Contractors’ lack of performance and lack of compliance issues and eventual remedial measures and solutions recommended; iv) Any other relevant information.

Upon completion of the construction works: i) Carry out inspections and prepare snag lists; ii) Monitor the completion of the snags within a stipulated time frame; iii) Supervise commissioning and testing; iv) Assist the PMU in preparing the provisional acceptance of works, and compile �inal report and detailed account and as-built documentation (drawings, manuals, etc.).

Prior to the end of the defects liability period: i) Visit the sites and inspect the works for any defects; ii) If needed, instruct the works contractor to attend to the defects and monitor the remedial works; iii) Prepare the �inal account; and iv) Prepare the Final Completion Certi�icate.

Coordinate periodic infrastructure maintenance planning with the relevant actors (e.g. MIDH, Community Organizations, etc.) and supervise infrastructure maintenance activities.

Provide relevant support and training to bene�iciaries in terms of Infrastructure Maintenance.

Provide support to the Procurement Of�icer in the management for all contracts for works procured by the PMU and for the implementation of the CRRIA component, including approvals of contractors’ submittals (Interim Payment Certi�icates, Variation Orders, Completion Certi�icates, etc.) and noti�ications to the contractors (defects, Liquidated Damages, etc.) and any other issues as speci�ied in the general and special conditions of contract.

Assist the PMU in developing, monitoring and evaluation of potential partnership agreements necessary for infrastructure development; Assist the PMU in the preparation and organization of the project implementation support missions, supervision missions and mid-term review mission, and implement missions recommendations and agreed actions related to infrastructure components;

Academic Quali�ication and General Experience: The Civil Engineer must possess.

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A minimum of a BSc. in Civil Engineering or related �ield.

A minimum of �ive (5) years’ experience in civil engineering works.

Speci�ic Experience: The Civil Engineer must possess:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience with projects for infrastructure rehabilitation (roads, bridges, drainage, etc.). Experience with projects funded by an international funding agency would be an advantage.

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in engineering design, design review, construction supervision and its related requirements.

Reporting: The Civil Engineer will work closely with the Hydraulic Engineer of the Resilient Rural Belize and other Programme Management Unit staff but will report directly to the Engineering Coordinator at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing – Project Execution Unit. The duty station for the position will be at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing in Belmopan.

Clari�ications: Any request for clari�ication should be sent via e-mail to the address below no later than December 3, 2021, at 3:00pm. The client will provide responses to all clari�ication requests by December 6, 2021 at 3:00pm.

Resilient Rural Belize Programme Attn: Nadia Vernon Procurement Of�icer National Agriculture Showgrounds Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan City Email: Nvernon.rrb@med.gov.bz

Application Submission: Interested candidates are requested to submit ONE PDF FILE that shall include a Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and two (2) recommendation letters along with a copy of the highest degree. The deadline to submit applications is December 9, 2021, at 10:00a.m. via the following File Request Link: h�ps://bit. ly/3Fk6O3K (Note: No application submitted via email will be accepted) A consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection (ICS) method set out in IFAD’ Project Procurement Handbook that can be accessed via the IFAD website at www.ifad.org/project-procurement.

Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

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APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113191 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.3981 Formerly Lot No. 4, 706.167 S.M, situate in Green Estate Area, North of Philip Goldson Airport, near mile 9, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.390 of 2012 dated 15th March, 2012 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 5 of 2012 Folios 1367-1390 in favor of ALEXANDER IVANOV and RAMZIYA IVANOVA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113221 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.3794 Formerly Lot No. 2, 1012.95 S.M, situate along the Lord’s Bank Road, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201301872 dated 10th October, 2013 and recorded in LTU-201301872 in favor of NATIVIDAD DE JESUS MESTIZO RIVAS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113387 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.5365 Formerly Lot No. 298, 1414.14 S.Y, situate at Lake Gardens, Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201801129 dated 10th July, 2018 and recorded in LTU-201801129 in favor of DORIS KAREN ARMSTRONG. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113607 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6668 Formerly Lot No. 1, 556.99 S.Y, situate in, Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.427 of 1999 dated 16th February, 1999 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 5 of 1999 Folios 149-158 in favor of VANESSIA BURKE. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113625 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN PEDRO Block No.7 and being Parcel No.9536, Formerly Lot No.6, 0.5479 acre, situate in Los Angeles Subdivision,approx. 7 miles north of San Pedro Town, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2190 of 1999 dated 20th August, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 26 of 1999 folios 247-274 in favor of LEE CARLSTROM. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113657 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.274, Formerly Lot No.3, 666.67 S.Y, situate on the southside of the Western Highway in Kay Works, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.851 of 1990 dated 9th May, 1990 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 10 of 1990 folios 271-274 in favor of GREGORIO RAMOS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113705 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.50, Formerly Lot No.517A, 125.7 S.M, situate in Richard Street, Belize City, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2280 of 1992 dated 16th November, 1992 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 27 of 1992 folios 467-474 in favor of BERRIS DOMINGO,( CHARLES DOMINGO AND INEZ DOMINGO HENRY-both deceased) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113750 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.416, Formerly Lot No.569, 540.36 S.Y, situate in Eastern portion Cedar Street, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Assent No.2832 of 2003 dated 23rd October, 2003 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 38 of 2003 folios 881-884 in favor of ANN DIEGO and ESTER DIEGO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113772 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1193, Formerly Lot No.1239, 466.337 S.Y, situate in Ghans Avenue, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Indenture No.1021 of 1999 dated 29th April, 1999 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 11 of 1999 folios 1433-1438 in favor of ISMAY REID APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113800 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ST. MARTIN DE PORRES WEST Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1461 Formerly Lot No. 9857, 422.897 S.M, along the Haulover Creek, St. Martin de Porres Area, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.112 of 2007 dated 17th March, 2007 in favor of CARMELITA DELSIE JACKSON. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113833 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1822, Formerly Lot No.742, 520.83 S.Y, situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1771 of 1996 dated 2nd August, 1996 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 17 of 1996 folios 731-738 in favor of MARIE PALACIO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113862 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1184 Formerly Lot No. 1629, 416.667 S.Y, in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.105 of 2000 dated 4th March, 2000 in favor of SIMEON SABAL. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113867 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcel No.187, Formerly Lot No.148 349.6 S.Y, situate in Benque Viejo Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Governor Fiat Grant No.4 of 1922 dated 13th January, 1922 in favor of SALVADOR PUGA-deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202113871 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcel No.3110, Formerly Lot No.39 700.00 S.Y, situate Benque Viejo Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.1463 of 2007 dated 14th May, 2007 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 18 of 2007 folios 467-474 in favor of RUTH NOEMI MENDEZ and JUAN CARLOS ALBENO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-2021114216 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ORANGE WALK TOWN Block No.4 and being Parcel No. 3006, Formerly Lot No.291 containing 605.025 S.Y, situate along Cypress Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District..

This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.114 of 1992 dated 30th March, 1992 in favor of OSCAR A. GUTIERREZ. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114303 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No. 2167 Formerly Lot No. 57- 0.417 Acre(s), situate Caye Caulker Village, Belize District Continued on Insert 4

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This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3085 of 1996 dated 27th September, 1996 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 21 of 1996 Folios 1361-1372 in favor of WAYNE MILLER. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114304 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ST MARTINS DE PORRES WEST Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1710 Formerly Lot No.23, 347.694 S.M., situate along the Haulover Creek, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.588 of 2009 dated 27th March, 2009 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 8 of 2009 Folios 53-64 in favor of ANSAR Y. MUSTAFA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114305 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1929 Formerly portion of Lot No.686, 78.03 S.M, situate in Plues Street on the Southside of Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.736 of 1982 dated 12th August, 1982 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 7 of 1982 Folios 1233-1242 in favor of JUANITA PAULA YOUNG- (deceased) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114306 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1931 Formerly Lot No.687, 176.79 S.M, situate on the East by West Canal, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.230 of 2004 dated 4th February, 2004 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 4 of 2004 Folios 321-334 in favor of JUANITA YOUNG- (deceased) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114307 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1930 Formerly portion Lot No.686, 99.89 S.M, situate on the Southside, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.650 of 1966 dated 24th September, 1966 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 4 of 1966 Folios 919-926

in favor of DOUGLAS CLEMENT YOUNG and JUANITA YOUNG- (deceased) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114308 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No.1911 Formerly portion Lot No.497, 120.456 S.M, situate at the end of Osling Alley off Water Lane, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Gift No.0776 of 2005 dated 6th April, 2005 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 10 of 2005 Folios 1301-1316 in favor of ROSE DAVISON and SHELMADENE PATTEN (Jointly) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114309 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PLACENTIA NORTH Block No. 36 and being Parcel No.3921 & 3922 ,257.834 S.M & 137.396 S.M situate in Placencia, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Gift No.1277 of 1974 dated 3rd December, 1974 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 10 of 1974 Folios 1147-1152 in favor of AUBREY ARTHUR WADE- (deceased) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114552 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN ESTEVAN Block No.1 and being Parcel No.623 Formerly Plan No.1726, 16.07 Acres, situate in San Estevan Agricultural Layout, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2204 of 2006 dated 4th August, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 28 of 2006 Folios 911-920 in favor of FILIDEI FARMS LTD. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202114553 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section SAN ESTEVAN Block No.1 and being Parcel No.622 Formerly Entry No.2603, 30.00 Acres, situate in San Estevan Agricultural Layout, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2203 of 2006 dated 4th August, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 28 of 2006 Folios 901-910 in favor of FILIDEI FARMS LTD.

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, Certificate Nos. Block & Parcel Nos.

ANDRES GUEVARA

45-70-2357

Land Cert. No.LRS-201311560 dtd 9/June /2013

PETER NORALES

31-106-3124

Land Cert No. LRS-201107401-C12 dtd 21/6/2011

AGUEDA J. AYUSO

4-27-1009

Land Cert No. 7026/2002 dtd 11/9/2002

KEVIN EMMANUEL BERNARD

4-37-1836

Land Cert No. 5015/2004 dtd 29/5/2007

AMADEO BOTES

20-50-906

Land Cert No. 7206/2004 dtd 29/7/2004

JOHN RHOADS and BETTY RHOADS

36-61-2012

Land Cert No. LRS-201210487 dtd 4/9/2012

CRAIG L. ORUM

1-19-426

Land Cert No. 1465/1998 dtd 11/3/1998

GREGORIO ESPIRITU

1-66-184/1

Lease Cert No. 1293/2003 dtd 17/11/2003

FRANK ARMSTRONG-deceased

23-22-260

Land Cert No. 7582/2003 dtd 22/10/2003

ESTEVAN M. RODRIGUEZ and ELAINE M. RODRIGUEZ-deceased

1-12-4062

Land Cert No. LRS-200909954 dtd 18/11/2009

ESTEVAN M. RODRIGUEZ and ELAINE M. RODRIGUEZ-deceased

1-6-892

Land Cert No. LRS-201502151 dtd 23/2/2015

SONIA CARMELA VAUGHN

45-38-351

Land Cert No.LRS-201706519 dtd 21/8/2017

NELLIE IOLENE PEREZ

16-49-1501

Land Cert No. LRS-201901950 dtd 22/2/2019

REEF VILLAGE ESTATES LIMITED

7-42-5227(H85)

Land Cert No. LRS-201212908 dtd 29/10/2012

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

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THINK ABOUT IT GARINAGU MASSIVE This Friday, 19th November 2021 marks 219 years since the arrival to Belize by the ancestors of our Garifuna brothers and sisters.

It was George Price and the People’s United Party who officially declared 19 November a full public holiday countrywide.

No other ethnic group in Belize has an official public and bank holiday.

Thanks mainly to Thomas Vincent Ramos, the Garinagu have been celebrating their arrival and settlement in Belize since 1941 and in 1943 it was an official holiday in Stann Creek and Toledo. George Price, as Belize’s first Premier in the Self-government days declared 19 November as a national holiday in 1977.

Dangriga is where the first Garinagu settlers arrived after being banished and exiled from St. Vincent by the colonial British government. They first landed in Spanish Honduras and, later, made their way to Belize, then known as British Honduras.

The Garinagu are unique in just about every respect. They are master sea men and master farmers. They are self-sufficient and independent. Their ability with languages is absolutely amazing. They can speak their native African/Arawaks tongue, they speak creole, English, Spanish, Maya, Miskito and any languages they choose to learn.

They are a close community. They speak and sign in their native Garinagu language and retain many of their traditions in dance, cooking and many of their rituals.

Their contributions to Belize are par excellence. They have worked and served in every facet of national life and development. As teachers, soldiers, nurses, doctors, police, engineers, public officers, accountants, builders, contractors, farmers, fisherfolks, lawyers, journalist, entertainers, authors, poets, roadbuilders, priests, nuns, bishop, musicians, government Ministers, politicians, historians and on and on.

Pound fi pound, man to man, woman to woman, our Garinagu citizens are without equal. Punta-rock music is now a national and international dance music.

Citizens with our Garinagu brethren and sistren: Every student should know every word of the powerful poem written by Garinagu educator and activist E. Roy Cayetano- “DRUMS OF MY FATHER”.

Every Belizeans should visit Dangriga, the unrivaled culture capital of Belize.

We are proud to be fellow citizens with our Garinagu brethren and sistren.

We salute you all and wish you all another wonderful and blessed Garifuna Settlement Day this Friday.

FABER DI TURN CHICKEN LITTLE Well, Chicken Little and the Dooms Day Bandits gave another entertainment on Tuesday. They call it a press conference.

The press conference was to discuss Covid, crime and corruption. Can you imagine, the UDP band leaders want to talk about Covid, crime and of all things, corruption.

Before, they reached the topic of Covid, none of the leaders wore any masks.

Big Trombone Peyrefitte played the same tune he had played at the last entertainment. He wants Minister of Police Kareem and Chief-Executive officer Kevin to resign. Everyone in the audience thought this was the comedy performance and laughed. Peyrefitte does not know that Parliamentarians are not to attack public officers.

This important principle is that public officers do not make policy. Policy is made by Cabinet and by Ministers.

Public officers carry out policies. It’s like attacking the messenger rather than the message. But no one should be surprised, Peyrefitte’s knowledge of public service and governance is known to be most limited.

Faber had changed his stage name to Chicken Little, the folklore tale with other characters like Turkey Lurkey, Goosey Loosey, Cocky Lockey, Henny Penny and Foxy Woxy. Chicken Little is always complaining and alarming people that the sky is falling, when no such thing is happening.

According to Chicken Little everything is terrible, the government is doing nothing, the country is falling, and the people need him and the Bandits to be back in the government. Aha! That is what they want. But they don’t want to mention the terrible things they did when they were in government.

Chicken Little did one of his special performances as Pontius Pilate. He washed his hands off the squatters who have lived in squalid conditions in his constituency for over thirteen years. He even stooped low and blamed the dead former Area Representative Remijio Montego. He blamed others.

He even attacked businessman Jack Charles who legally purchased a portion of land from Faber’s own government.

Faber blamed everyone for his cold, heartless failure to relocate these poor, helpless families from out of a deep swamp where they are forced to build their little shacks.

When questioned by the media, Chicken Little looked sheepish and said

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he had gotten an army vehicle to transport the people and their broken down homes to a village 40 odd miles on the road.

What a heartless human. Faber was a big shot government Minister for the past 13 years in Belize most corrupt government. He could have used some of the Petro Carib monies to build a dozen homes for these poor people. Instead, he wanted to throw them away in a village area where they knew no one and had not a single house to shelter.

NHI N.H.I is the National Health Insurance. A brain child of former Prime Minister Said Musa, who had introduced many progressive programs to uplift the people of Belize.

This much needed medical help was introduced on the southside of Belize City.

It was most encouraging to hear Henry Charles Usher, first time Minister of government and a close relative of Belize’s Prime Minister, the great George Price, say that the new government was looking at expanding the NHI to the north side residents of Belize City.

A fantastic idea.

PUP RID BELIZE OF SUPERBONDAGE Can you imagine? After less than one year, the new government has been able to solve Belize huge dept crisis.

The superbond burden on our backs is gone. Thirteen years, the UDP were in office and they could not even reduce the debt, much less get rid of it.

This achievement, in less than a year is an amazing accomplishment.

WHERE IS SANDRA COYE One of Belize’s foremost intellectuals and astute analytical minds is the lady Sandra Alexandra Margaret Coye.

She is a rare and unique human being and an oracle to her beloved Belizean citizens and country.

Sandra has not been shy with her formidable wealth of knowledge and unique insights into issues and events unfolding in Belize. She has the courage of her convictions to the extent that she calls various radio and television shows to question and expose many of the nonsense and ridiculous things which are happening.

We have not heard her voice for many moons, and her huge fanbase and admires are wondering if all is well with her.

OLD HABITS DIE HARD A humble fisherman from a village in Corozal had a visit from the police.

They stormed his home looking for one of his sons. They behaved their usual selves. Roughed up everyone, ransacked the home, and kicked a youth to his private causing him to be hospitalized. And, they found some monies.

The few thousand dollars which the family save from selling fish was – no not stolen, there were too many witnesses for such to happen.

The money was taken to the income tax department which promptly confiscated half of it.

When will these nonsense be stopped?

OLE HABITS Over the years, the poorer classes and working classes in Belize have been subjected to a stupid, real stupid process.

When persons receive a few, literally a few thousand dollars from family and friends abroad they are put through hell to collect their monies. Money Gram, Western Union and the bank want to know all kinds of information.

This is presumably because of money laundering laws. Change those laws.

Who will money launder three or four or five thousand dollars. U.S is two Belizean to one U.S dollar. Someone sending three thousand dollars don’t have time to be money laundering. Here in Belize their families have to be walking all over the city seeking help to fill out forms, offer a written explanation on who send the money and what it’s for and on and on.

Come on, this is 2021, a few thousand dollars can’t be such a crime to create such bureaucracy.

ALIFA STRIKES AGAIN Alifa has struck again. The so-called head of prosecution branch and former UDP city councilor handpicked for her special job has made an extraordinary order.

She ordered the police at the Belize City Magistrate Court not to allow any of the accused in the Magistrate cells to see any lawyers.

Persons at the Magistrate Court cells are under the jurisdiction of the Magistrates. Police are present to escort those persons to and from the courts. Those who do not get bail are placed in another police detail and transported to prison.

Compol, your subordinate is out of control. Control her before she gets an injunction from the Supreme Court.

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Tribute to the Garinagu

By Hon. Gilroy Usher, Port Loyola “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion. The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” -Wilma Rudolph The Garinagu are a mixture of Africans from West Africa and indigenous Arawak and Carib (Kalinago) people of St. Vincent an island in the West Indies. Around 1675, two Spanish ships carrying enslaved West Africans for North America were wrecked on island of St. Vincent. Over the next 150 years, the West Africans and the native Arawak and Kalinago people intermarried and the Garifuna ethic group originally called Black Caribs was formed.

In 1797, the Garinagu were shipped to Roatan, Honduras. As a result of civil unrest in Honduras later, many Garinagu fled to Belize in 1802 and began settling along the coast in the south of what is now the Stann Creek District.

This year Belize will celebrate the 219th anniversary of the arrival of the

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Garinagu in the country.

Some prominent Garinagu in the country include Michelle Arana, Acting Chief Justice; Dr. Vincent Palacio, Acting President of the University of Belize; Rev. Larry Nicasio, Bishop of the Catholic Church, and Super G Belizean punta superstar. Thomas Vincent Ramos is credited with making Garifuna Settlement Day a holiday since 1941.

Settlement Day is now celebrated as a public and bank holiday for the entire country, but for many years, it was celebrated only in the Stann Creek District.

The Garinagu have also contributed to the development of Belize in countless other ways throughout the nation.

Belize has been served by two Mestizo Prime Ministers, one Creole Prime Minster, and one Arab Prime Minister all of whom are full Belizeans from birth. After 40 years of independence the Belizean people are fully prepared for the first Garifuna Prime Minister sometime in the future as well.

The Garinagu make up a large percentage of the marginalized population in the country, and a number of their communities are in need of more opportunities for jobs, education, housing, and land among things. Garifuna communities including Dangriga Town also have to deal with reality of 1) the deadly coronavirus 2) increasing crime including deadly gang violence, and 3) the challenges to avoid the complete loss of local business to Asians and other foreigners, who hardly invest their profits in the community.

For maximum benefit from the fast growing tourist sector in the country, the Garinagu need to implement plans to ensure that more of the resorts, hotels, restaurants, tour companies, and stores in their communities are owned by members of the native population. To benefit more from the tremendous work of the church, the Garinagu community needs more of its members to embrace a life of service for Christ as priests, pastors, deacons, nuns, or teachers, who spread the good news to everyone. It is welcoming news to know that the Toledo Branch of the National Garifuna Council (N.G.C.) has a beautiful design for a museum at an easily accessible location to help preserve all possible aspects of the Garifuna culture.

We all know that those, who do not learn from the mistakes of history are bound to repeat them. For that reason Garifuna Settlement Day should be a day of celebration, but it should also be a day of analysis to know what needs to be done to make life happy and more prosperous for the Garinagu and other ethnic groups in Belize.

Congratulations to the organizers of special events in celebration of Garifuna Settlement Day in Belize and any other country. Those activities all help to keep the culture and dreams of the Garifuna people alive.

Happy Garifuna Settlement Day to all Belizeans.

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NOTICE Corporate Protectors Limited #87,254 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named Corporate Protectors Limited has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 4th November, 2021.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE LARK HILL CORP. #156,790 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named LARK HILL CORP. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 11th November, 2021.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE JULPIL Group Inc. #173,378 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named JULPIL Group Inc. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 12th November, 2021.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE VICLUC Group Inc. #173,377 (“the Company”) Notice is hereby given that the Company named VICLUC Group Inc. has been dissolved and struck off the International Business Companies Register with effect from the 12th November, 2021.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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Belize wins 2 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifiers November 13

The victorious Belize Jaguars football youths returned home Sunday after 2 wins and a draw at the 2022 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship qualifiers at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Kevin Higinio scored their first goal and Daijon Daniels added 2 more in their 2nd win: 4-0 over Anguilla on Saturday. Higinio and Daniels had also scored in their 6-1 over St Martin on Tuesday, when Eldon “Tunci” Reneau scored 2 goals, and Tyrese Augustine and Jaden Dubon added a goal apiece.

Belize Volleyballer wins NAAC Freshman of the Year November 11

Congratulations to Fatima Ramirez, a 6’1” opposite playing for East Wyoming College, who was named NAAC Region IX-North Freshman of the Year, averaging 2.11 kills per set with a season high 0.232 efficiency on hitting, scoring 13 kills (.417%) against Casper on Oct. 22. She helped EWC upset Northwest College with an errorfree 7 kills, 7 digs performance on

November 5.

MLS scouts Jaguars U-20 player Dominican Republic, November 13

Scouts for Chicago Fires FC of Major League Soccer have expressed interest in the talented showing of the U-20 Jaguars’ midfielder Eldon “Tunci” Reneau who scored 2 goals against St Martin at the 2022 CONCACAF Men’s U-20 Championship qualifiers at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo last week.

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: VARSIS TRADING CORP. – 10th November, 2021 GCC Corporate Consultants Group Limited Registered Agent

TENDER

Consulting Services for Study to Improve the Resilience of Distribution Substations Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is largely a transmission and distribution utility with 104,000 customer accounts, meeting a peak demand of approximately 102.7 MW (2020) through local Independent Power Producers (IPP), a Power Purchase Arrangement (PPA) with Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) of Mexico and its own emergency backup generation. BEL also operates an off-grid power station with a diesel generation capacity of 2.4 MW that supplies the island of Caye Caulker.

Currently, over 85% of the population in Belize has access to electricity from BEL. BEL has allocated finances for a “Study to Improve the Resilience of Distribution Substations Control Buildings” countrywide. These finances are a part of the Company’s counterpart contribution under the Energy Resilience for Climate Adaptation Project (ERCAP) under Component 2 of the ERCAP portfolio, which focuses on “Demonstration Measures to Enhance Resilience of the Energy Sector”.

The objective of this Consultancy is to construct an engineering analysis of the structural integrity of BEL’s existing control buildings and how the effects of climate change such as increasing storm strengths can exacerbate its vulnerability. The Consultancy should provide general requirement of the substation control building to be used as a standard for the modelling of new control buildings. Additionally, the study should focus on the adequacy of the battery station with associated charger system and the possibility of an upgrade and relocation of the same to secure this equipment within areas not susceptible to flooding. The upgrade should consider any increase in the battery system capacity to ensure future viability of the battery system via sound engineering and analysis.

The Terms of Reference, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates for submission are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tenders.aspx An email submission must be received at bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Proposals will be accepted by email only and should include the subject BID 2021-264 – Consulting Services for Study to Improve the Resilience of Distribution Substation.

For more information or queries, send email to bidboxrequest@bel.com.bz Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

NOTICE DENALI LIMITED #26,598 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that DENALI LIMITED: a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 12th day of November, 2021; and c) Mrs. Natalya Muscat whose address is Office 18, Block 19 Vincenti Bld, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta is the Liquidator of the Company CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT BELIZE INTEGRAL SECURITY PROGRAMME (BISP) INVITATION TO QUOTE No CABEI-G-003-2147/2021 The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment acting through the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP), funded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has allocated funds towards the cost of supply and delivery of Laboratory Equipment.

The Ministry now extends an invitation to Suppliers to tender for the below listed items:

GOODS

QUANTITY

Exhibit Storage Refrigerator

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Portable Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer

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Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of bidding documents inclusive of Specifications free of cost through written request to the below physical address or via electronic mail (email) to projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz or you can visit the Ministry of Economic Development’s webpage, www.med.gov.bz to download the bidding documents. Additionally, the Invitation to Quote can be found on the Belize Procurement Notice Board’s webpage https://blz-cppnb. caricom.org/epps/home.do Deadline for submission of sealed bids is Monday November 29th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below.

Electronic Bidding will not be Permitted, and Late submissions will be rejected.

NOTICE

Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Programme Executing Unit 1904 Constitution Drive 2nd Floor, Unit #3 Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: Invitation to Quote Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment (CABEI-G-003-2147/2021)

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 Company

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

AFRICAN FOREST CONSULTING LTD.

04th November, 2021

Sandra Hew Khee of C239, Block C, the Junction Business Hub, Calebasses, Mauritius

ZEMET HOLDING CORPORATION

11th November, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Hew Khee of C239, Block C, the Junction Business Hub, Calebasses, Mauritius

UNICE CORPORATION LTD.

11th November, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Hew Khee of C239, Block C, the Junction Business Hub, Calebasses, Mauritius

OPTIMUMTREND COMPANY S.A.

11th November, 2021

Mr. Jean-Francois Ballif of 1405 Pomy, Switzerland

BULGROW PROJECT S.A.

11th November, 2021

Mr. Jean-Francois Ballif of 1405 Pomy, Switzerland

Santa Marta Development Corp.

15th November, 2021

Leydiana Lopez of PH Plaza Real, Oficina 112, Costa del Este, Panama

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

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

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

Date

ORIENT FAME INC.

03rd November, 2021

MASTER CAPITAL INC.

03rd November, 2021

SHIE LUNG TRADING CO., LTD.

03rd November, 2021

GenPro Consulting (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

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

Date

CALANNA BUSINESS LTD.

13th November, 2021

Equipment and Mining Africa Ltd.

13th November, 2021

Icaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited Registered Agent

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2021

THE BELIZE TIMES

Belize Energy Sector celebrates CARICOM Energy Month in November 2021

On Monday, 1st November 2021, The Belize Energy Unit formally launched its Energy Month Activities in Belize, via Facebook; under the regional CARICOM theme: From Dependence to Resilience: Fuelling our Recovery with Sustainable Energy.

The event is celebrated annually within the region and convened by the

Energy Unit in the CARICOM Secretariat.

The month-long focus on energy is intended to increase awareness on the importance and opportunities of a more sustainable energy and climate resilient future for all. This includes the general recognition of the role of energy services for all citizens, businesses

and stakeholders in Belize and to encourage more thoughtful and effective utilisation of energy resources for more sustainable outcomes.

The Energy Month activities kicked off with an official virtual launch via mainstream media, talk- show appearances on national television and the LAIT UP BELIZE! project launch in

Ministry of Health & Wellness to Observe the 15th Annual Malaria Day in the Americas

Belize remains steadfast to be certified as a malaria-free country

World Malaria Day was observed on November 6, 2021, under the theme “Reaching the zero malaria target,” a strategic advocacy and communications campaign that aims to keep malaria high on the political agenda and increase advocacy and commitment among stakeholders in an effort to draw communities into action.

In 2019, there were an estimated 229 million cases of malaria and 409,000 malaria-related deaths in 87 countries. Following a sustained trend toward the reduction of malaria from 2005 to 2014, the region of the Americas has experienced an increase in the total number of cases and deaths since 2015. This is mainly an effect of the massive increase in transmission and outbreaks in areas with complex socio-political and economic challenges and, recently, compounded by other challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Much like the global trend, progress on the achievement of target reductions in malaria burden has stalled since 2015.

In 2019, the region reported a total of 816,000 cases and 197 deaths, compared to 453,000 cases and 159 deaths in 2015.

Regionally, Belize has made significant advancements towards the malaria- specific target of the Sustainable Development Goals (target 3.3), which calls for ending malaria worldwide by 2030. Belize has achieved a significant decrease in the number of reported malaria cases since 2000, from 1,486 cases to zero local cases in 2019, 2020, and thus far in 2021.

Belize is now part of the E-2025 World Health Organization (WHO) initiative a select group of countries with the potential of eliminating malaria by 2025. A key part of the malaria-free certification process by WHO requires countries to maintain three consecutive years of zero local cases; Belize is on its way to achieving this monumental status having had 34 consecutive months without a local case.

In the lead-up to this year’s Malaria Day in the Americas, countries across the globe are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Health & Wellness underscores the critical importance of sustaining ef-

forts to prevent, detect and treat malaria. The ministry expresses sincere appreciation to the network of Malaria Voluntary Collaborators and community health workers and the vector control program countrywide who have

been instrumental in the success of their efforts. The ministry calls on local healthcare workers to increase the surveillance for malaria and to engage stakeholders in aggressively fighting malaria.

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Figure 1: Minister Ferguson’s public address regarding Energy Month 2021 Belize City on 4th November.

The LAIT UP BELIZE! project is being implemented in collaboration with the Energy Unit in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics as one of three components under the 11th EDF Financing Agreement between the Government of Belize and the European Union, providing technical support to achieve the targets of the Belize Sustainable Energy Roadmap.

Among the other activities in Energy Month, the Energy Unit is excited to announce the winners of the Energy Digital Art competition with the unveiling of the winning pieces at the LAIT UP BELIZE! project launch. The competition was launched in early October and the Energy Unit has been thrilled with the overwhelming response from the public and the quality of submissions that were received. The first, second and third place winners are: 1. Felicia Friesen - Cayo 2. Chao-Ken Cheng - Belmopan 3. Chelsea Hall - Corozal The Energy Month activities will also be publicised by means of online and mainstream media advertisement campaigns.

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21 NOV

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Orange Walk Town; Belize City, San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Belize District; Ontario, Cayo District; Dangriga, Stann Creek District; San Miguel Village, Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. Ascendancy Belize Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described properties. Sales currently running and will expire Wednesday 24th November 2021 at the times shown on the website.

1. Orange Walk District: Parcel No. 3091 Savannah Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Orange Walk Town

BLOCK 4

PARCELS 3091/1

7. Stann Creek District: Dangriga Parcel No. 1294 Canal Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District

REGISTRATION SECTION Dangriga Sough

BLOCK 31

PARCELS 1294

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [727 sq. ft.] containing 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen TOGETHER with Lot [555.56 sq. yds.] situate at Parcel No. 3091 Savannah Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Mr. Kenis Garcia)

(Being two storey concrete dwelling house [3,185 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor - 3 Bedrooms Apartment; First Floor – 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom Apartment TOGETHER with Lot [512 sq. yds.] situate at Parcel No. 1294 Canal Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Gretel Mariano)

2. Orange Walk District: Orange Walk Town

8. Toledo District: Big Falls/Golden Stream Parcel No. 577 San Miguel Village, Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toldeo District

Parcel No. 1236 Stadium Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION San Estevan

BLOCK 1

PARCELS 1236

(Being an incomplete concrete & block structure [369 sq. ft.] + prefabricated structure [1,600 sq. ft.] TOGETHER with Lot [462 sq. yds.] situate at Parcel No. 1236 Stadium Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Richard Vellos) 3. Belize District: San Pedro, Ambergris Caye 2 Acres San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize:

REGISTRATION SECTION North San Pedro

BLOCK 7

PARCELS 5434 & 5435

(Being 2 Acres of vacant Caribbean Sea front land, situate west side of Ambergris Caye 3 miles north of the center of San Pedro Town, District, the freehold properties of Mr. Daniel Guerrero.)

4. Belize District: Belize City Parcel No. 1406 Neal Pen Road, Belize City, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Queen Square

BLOCK 45

PARCELS 1406

(Being a two-storey concrete/timber dwelling house [1568 sq. ft.] containing 3 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom on each floor TOGETHER with Lot [340 sq. yds.] situate at Parcel No. 1406 Neal Pen Road, Belize City, the freehold property of Ms. Sharon Burgess) 5. Cayo District: Ontario Village Parcel No. 1323/1 Ontario Village, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Big Fall/Golden Stream

BLOCK 42

PARCELS 577

(Being a two-storey concrete dwelling house [1743 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 3 Open Areas + Kitchen; First Floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + porch [421 sq. ft.] + covered shed [280 sq. ft.] and lot 2,642.62 S.Y. or 0.546 acres] situate in San Miguel Village in the Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Mariano Kus).

9. Toledo District: Punta Gorda Town Parcel No. 990 Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District

REGISTRATION SECTION Punta Gorda

BLOCK 42

PARCELS 990

(Being a two-storey concrete dwelling house [1802 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor: 3 bedrooms + open area + porch and land [7,974 sq. ft.] situate in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Ana Arzu.)

10. Toledo District: Punta Gorda Town Parcel No. 907 Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District

REGISTRATION SECTION Punta Gorda

BLOCK 42

PARCELS 907

(Being an incomplete two-storey concrete dwelling house containing Ground Floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor: incomplete foundation and land situate in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Phillipa G. Williams.)

11. Parcels 514, 515 & 516 East Orange Walk Estate, One Mile from Town Center, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Society Hall

BLOCK 23

PARCELS 1323

(Being two buildings - Building ‘A’ two-storey concrete/timber dwelling house [1969 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: bedroom + bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Storeroom; First Floor: 3 bedrooms [280 sq. ft.]; Building ‘B’ Laundry house [257 sq. ft.] TOGETHER with lot [1,165.67 sq. yds.] situate in Ontario Village, Cayo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Gilbert Rhaburn).

6. Cayo District: Ontario Village Parcel No. 2427/1 Ontario Village, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Society Hall

BLOCK 4

PARCELS 2427/1

(Being two buildings - Building ‘A’ concrete bungalow dwelling house [1083 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + porch; Building ‘B’ shop [222 sq. ft.] and lot [555.56 sq. yds.] situate at Ontario Village, Cayo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Humberto Patt).

REGISTRATION SECTION Indian Hill East

BLOCK 4

PARCELS 514, 515 & 516

(Being three (3) vacant lots [514 – 334.79 S.Y or (279.926 S.M.); 515 – 832.86 S.Y. or (696.372 S.M.); 516 – 888.29 S.Y. or (742.715 S.M.) situate in East Orange Walk Estate, one mile from Orange Walk Town Center, Orange Walk District, the freehold properties of Mr. Ishwar Mahbubani)

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: belizeauctionsales@gmail.com Facebook: Belize-Auctions

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

PUBLICAUCTIONSALES: PROPERTIES & VEHICLES Cayo, Belize, Stann Creek, Orange Walk and Toledo Districts

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described properties and vehicles. Sale currently running and will expire on Monday 22nd November 2021 and times thereon.

N.B. Properties and vehicles will remain on sale on this website on a bi-weekly basis until conclusion.

1. Parcel No. 2911 Cedar Street, Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio, Cayo District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

San Ignacio North

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2911

The freehold property of Ms. Adelita Zaiden

2. Parcel No. 788 “Little Orange Walk” formerly Melhado Estate, Mount Pleasant, Cayo District:

11. Lot No. 1 along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District: ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 1 containing 1,381.029 square meters situate along Pappishaw Road, Eldridgeville Village, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ronald Lee Baker.

12. Parcels Nos. 10075 & 10076 Santa Rita Area, North Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Mount Pleasant

20

788

San Pedro

7

10075 & 10076

The freehold property of Mr. Leopold Suarez

The freehold properties of Messrs. Legacy Group Limited

3. Parcel No. 114 Mahogany Street, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION Lake Independence

BLOCK 45

13. No. 300 Vista Del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, Belize: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

PARCEL

Vista Del Mar

16

300

114

The freehold property of Ms. Karina Kuylen

The freehold property of Messrs. PAL Enterprises Limited.

4. Unit No. 601 Renaissance Tower, No. 8 Newtown Barracks, Belize City, Belize District:

14. No. 315 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

San Estevan

1

315

The freehold property of Mr. Augusto Angel Blanco.

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Kings Park

45

946/H30

Freehold property

5. Parcel No. 461 George Price Highway, Unitedville, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Society Hall

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461

The freehold property of Mr. Ulric L. Willoughby

6. Lot No. 59A Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District:

Lot No. 59A, comprising 696.567 square metres situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize. Freehold property of Mr. Thurman Williams.

7. Parcel No. 1609 Moho Bay Area, Belize City: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Caribbean Shores

16

1609

Freehold Property

15. Parcel No. 1523 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Placencia North

36

1523

The freehold property of Ms. Sherlette Augustine

16. Parcel No. 2125 Breadnut Street, Belama Phase 2, Belize City, Belize District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Caribbean Shores

16

2125

The freehold property of Mr. Arleigh Gough & Ms. Olga Urbina

17. Parcel No. 4111 Blue Bird Street, Alta Mira, Corozal District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Corozal North

4

4111

The freehold property of Mr. Raleigh Rivas and Ms. Olga Rivas)

18. Parcel No. 1142 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Corozal North

4

4111

The freehold property of Mr. Raleigh Rivas and Ms. Olga Rivas)

8. Parcel No. 410 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Placenia North

36

410

The freehold property of Mr. Kent Roland Francis and Ms. Silvana Andrea Garcia

9. Parcel No. 2275 Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Placenia North

36

2275

The freehold property of Mr. Lammey Alvarez.

10. Parcel No. 1710 Mahogany Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Punta Gorda

4

1710

The freehold property of Ms. Elizabeth Borland

19. Parcel No. 2708 Phillip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Orange Walk Town

4

2708

The freehold property of Mr. Gustavo Gongora & Ms. Rubicela Mai

Continued on page 24

TERMS: STRICTLYCASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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21 NOV

THE BELIZE TIMES

Belize National Youth Awards 2021

“Generation now: Youth Taking Action for a Better Belize” The Belize Youth Awards is a prestigious national honor bestowed on outstanding young Belizeans from age 15 to 29. This cohort was thus born between January 1, 1992 and December 31, 2006. They have demonstrated high standards of achievement and commitment within their various communities. The nominees come from across the country. The targeted age cohort is representative of the group for which programs are planned and implemented by the Department of Youth Services. The Youth Awards Committee examined and discussed all nominations and supporting documents in order to finalize a shortlist of candidates and recipient that were recommended.

Honorees were publicly presented their awards at a ceremony held, this year virtually, on November 6, 2021; a ceremony organized by the Department of Youth Services during the week of November 1-7, annually celebrated as Youth Week.

Categories and Winners 1. Athletic Excellence Award; Awarded to a Male and Female An individual that must have achieved excellence in ANY sporting discipline and displays leadership, dedication, sportsmanship and spirit both on and off the playing field. Sponsor of prizes is National Sports Council of Belize Female Awarded: Janivi Quiroz Male Awarded: Calvin Reid Females Nominated: Jasmine Andrades, Jaleeny Belisle Males Nominated: Linsford Avila, Tyrese Augustine 2. Award for Innovation in Technology Awarded to a group that has excelled in ICT or be the developer of technology that helps to positively advance/improve on an aspect of Belizean livelihood. Sponsor of prize is GS COM. Awarded: Dianela Novelo Nominated: Shaylee Flowers 3. Outstanding Young Musician Award Awarded to an artist that uses music as a positive means of promoting youth and community development. Sponsor of prize is National Institute of Culture and History.

Awarded: Emil Hernandez Nominated: Houston Alvarez, Allan Mckoy 4. The Diversely Abled Award One who even with physical or mental challenges has been involved in community based activities and development work. Sponsor of prize is Special Envoy for the Development for Families and Children.

Awarded: Marvin Gonzales Nominated: Maurine Ayuso 5. Strength through Adversity Award Awarded to an individual that, in the face of exceptional challenges (family circumstances, geographical location), made an important contribution to society or be an inspiration to others.

Sponsor of prize is Holy Redeemer Credit Union.

Awarded: Jaime Aldana Nominated: Sherlin Allen, Alisha Terry 6. Academic Excellence A person that has excelled in the field of academia and used this excellence to contribute to the overall development of young people in the community.

Applications must include a 3-4 year record of excellence and applicant must have not graduated more than two years prior to submission of application. Sponsor of prize is Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology.

Awarded: Jasmine Espat Nominated: Adilei Gongora, Davina Sosa 7. Youth in Agriculture Award An individual that has demonstrated significant progress through agricultural pursuits and the promotion of agriculture among youth. Sponsor of prize is Prosser Fertilizer and Agrotec Co. Ltd. Awarded: Moises Sanchez Nominated: Juan Carillo 8. Youth in Entrepreneurship Award Awarded to an individual that has generated or created a business idea especially in the field of social enterprise and has been in business for no less than a year prior to application.

Sponsor of prize is Development Finance Corporation.

Awarded: Deanni Laing Nominated: Juan Carlos Menjivar, Carla Lopez 9. Environmental Steward Award Awarded to a person that has contributed to the promotion of environmental awareness using mediums that range from on the ground work to via media. Sponsor of prize is Belize Tourist Board.

Awarded: Belizario Carballo Nominated: Clean and Green, Marvin Monterroso 10. Outstanding in the Visual Arts Award Awarded to a youth that has raised awareness on social issues via the visual arts. Sponsor of prize is the Embassy of Taiwan.

Awarded: Alexis Torres Nominated: Cameron Tillett, Jaqueline Ewen 11. Social Media Influencer Award Will be awarded to an individual that has displayed innovative and meaningful engagement and positive use of social media to raise awareness of social issues with proven wide reach. Platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and YouTube. Sponsored by Vistro Belize.

Awarded: Eider Romero Nominated: Jamal Swazo 12. The Youth Club of the Year Awarded to an organization that has consistently led, engaged and encouraged youth development activities and programs that positively impact young people in whatever field of development. Sponsor of prize is Belize City Council.

Awarded: Interact Club of Sacred Heart College Nominated: Ecohearts, The Revolutionaries 13. Youth Minister’s for Youth Leadership and Advocacy Award

2021

PUBLICAUCTIONSALES: PROPERTIES & VEHICLES Cayo, Belize, Stann Creek, Orange Walk and Toledo Districts

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the below described properties and vehicles. Sale currently running and will expire on Monday 22nd November 2021 and times thereon.

N.B. Properties and vehicles will remain on sale on this website on a bi-weekly basis until conclusion.

Continued from page 23 20. Corner Kiskadee Street and San Lorenzo Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Orange Walk Town

4

4096

The freehold property of Mr. Marlo Perrera & Ms. Dianelli Perrera

21. Parcel No. 466 West Canal Street, Belize City: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Albert/Mesop

15

466

The freehold property of Messrs. Perez Hardware Store/Mr. Orlando Perez

22. Parcel No. 158 Sunset Park, 8 ½ Miles George Price Hwy, Western Paradise, Belize District: ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 158 containing 1,013.39 S.M. situate at Mile 8.5 Northern Side of Hector Creek Road, Western Highway, Belize District of Belize, the freehold property of Mr. Lawrence Ellis and Mrs. Kimberly Ellis)

23. Parcel No. 2842 first subdivision south of Placencia Airstrip, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Placencia North

36

2842

The freehold property of Mr. Ajinder Singh Garcha

24. Parcel No. 1824 Corner Jamaica and Mejiba Streets, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Orange Walk Town

4

1824

The Freehold property of Mr. Mark Nugent

25. Parcel No. 1080 Pucte Villas Subdivision, near Mile 56 ½ west Phillip Goldson Hwy, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Ann Gabourel

4

1080

The Freehold property of Mr. Marlo Perrera

VEHICLES: 2019 Great Wall Wingle 6

2019 Geat Wall Wingle 5

2016 Silver Volkswagen Amarok

1999 MCI 1 Door Bus

1999 Blue Bird Bus

2016 Volkswagen Amarok

TERMS: STRICTLYCASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions Awarded: Michael Fritz Nominated: Ishamael Nicholson, Jenean Sabal Awarded to an individual that advocates, demonstrates, promotes, organizes and manages group activities in the interest of empowering young people. He/she demonstrates commitment and involvement to the advancement of youth development work. The nominee will be judged on the basis of programs and policies which encourage involvement and professional studies in Youth development work; this entity will have excelled nationally, regionally or internationally in the field or services of youth work. Sponsor of prize is Minister Kevin Bernard.

As promised, those that shared the post of the award ceremony were entered in a raffle to win $250.00! The sponsor of the prize was Teochroeb & Sons Ltd in support of youth week activities!

Winner is and due Congratulations to Rubisely Lopez!

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2021

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF DOMESTIC BANKS LICENSED UNDER THE DOMESTIC BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT Quarter Ending: 30 September 2021 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

ASSETS Cash and Balances Due from Banks Securities/Investments Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets (Securities/Investments) Net Securities/Investments Total Loans Less: Specific Loan Loss Provisions Net Loans Property, Plant and Equipment (Net of Accumulated Depreciation) Other Assets Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets Net Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS

475,648 119,923 119,923 1,024,910 (32,326) 992,584 32,256 20,324 20,324 1,640,735

244,113 267,061 267,061 444,532 (24,863) 419,669 33,438 161,973 (1,342) 160,631 1,124,912

371,254 16,946 16,946 464,289 (24,580) 439,709 6,541 10,596 10,596 845,046

107,242 46,455 46,455 362,409 (8,841) 353,568 33,160 7,205 7,205 547,630

23,512 49,508 (1,688) 47,820 871 1,069 1,069 73,272

LIABILITIES Demand Deposits Savings/Cheque Deposits Savings Deposits Time Deposits Total Deposits Balances Due to Banks Balances Due to Central Bank Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES

597,848 491,921 318,379 1,408,148 43,144 489 27,020 1,478,801

415,336 204,319 249,676 869,331 11,895 94,228 975,454

461,951 25,040 168,568 107,323 762,882 1,667 17,254 781,803

339,085 55,891 67,137 462,113 10,910 10,852 483,875

11,221 226 1,457 40,390 53,294 1,447 54,741

136,437 8,855 6,842 9,800 161,934

28,000 108,066 9,149 4,243 149,458

24,152 34,136 714 4,241 63,243

52,616 1,352 6,066 3,721 63,755

35,025 (16,787) (171) 464 18,531

1,640,735

1,124,912

845,046

547,630

73,272

EQUITY Paid-Up Capital & Unimpaired Reserves Retained Earnings Current Year Profit/(Loss) General Loan Loss Reserves Asset Revaluation Account TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

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

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

Notes:

ATLANTIC BANK LTD. 22,989 6,739 16,250 11,764 22,960 5,054 (543) 3,102 1,409

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

9.00% 7.50% 8.19% 8.76% 3.16% 1.88% 2.50% 12

971,619 1,290,427 1,506,893 155,814

BELIZE BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

14,279 2,159 12,120 3,764 8,827 7,057 (660) 2,437 3,960

BELIZE BANK LTD.

10.00% 7.75% 9.80% 10.99% 1.65% 1.02% 0.75% 11

451,593 825,047 1,016,159 145,260

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

10,384 1,726 8,658 4,104 8,648 4,114 (4,969) 2,050 (2,905)

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

9.00% 12.75% 8.66% 8.06% 1.89% 0.95% 0.55% 9

505,901 717,983 855,602 69,605

7,789 786 7,003 1,418 5,212 3,209 (307) 1,195 1,707

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

13.00% 6.00% 7.06% 8.39% 1.14% 0.64% 0.50% 11

350,337 460,983 543,879 60,068

966 298 668 30 1,180 (482) (700) 105 (1,287)

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

5.50% 5.50% 7.15% 7.24% 2.73% 2.04% 2.00% 3

50,186 47,531 68,672 19,741

14.81% 11.50%

29.82% 17.19%

18.66% 8.29%

16.71% 13.80%

58.11% 34.77%

70.49% 284,425 198,259

48.27% 177,202 208,351

57.64% 162,282 218,070

76.51% 98,554 13,453

89.73% 11,090 13,041

1.90% 3.44%

2.82% 2.73%

4.05% 6.21%

1.18% 2.37%

2.83% 4.35%

0.61% 5.85% 58.01% 41.99%

1.14% 8.00% 76.30% 23.70%

0.17% 2.05% 67.84% 32.16%

1.49% 13.46% 83.16% 16.84%

-3.42% -11.91% 95.70% 4.30%

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

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26 Belizeans Benefit from the Republic of China (Taiwan) Economic Empowerment Project

November 16, 2021 - The “Enhancing the Economic Empowerment of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean in the COVID-19 Post-Pandemic Era: Technical Assistance for Women Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Inclusion” project by the Republic of China (Taiwan) supports the implementation of vocational skills training through reputable organizations and institutions in Belize, as well as support for women empowerment in entrepreneurship. As such, the first four beneficiaries of the project today received funding. The beneficiaries are: 1. Princess Royal Youth Hostel, through the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children and Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, for “Cooking and Sewing Capacity Training” to enhance the vocational skills of the residents of the hostel.

2. Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM) to build capacity of the Maya women’s creativity industry, with training in accounting, quality control and product design to Maya women’s groups.

3. Institute for Technical and Vocational Education andTraining (ITVET) Belize City for women’s vocational skills training designed to develop capacity in the areas of hair analysis and cake decorating.

4.

Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment through BELTRAIDE for the “Belize Investment Summit: Women Empowerment” to support and encourage female entrepreneurship and women leadership roles in business.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Immigration, and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), along with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) are committed to the continuation of the project to reach more women and micro, small and medium enterprises for Belize’s economic and social recovery.

Present at the ceremony were Ambassador Amalia Mai, CEO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; H.E. David Kuan-Chou Chien, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize; and representatives from the beneficiary groups.

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SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE RRB.CS.42 – HYDRAULIC ENGINEER Project country:

Belize

Financing institution:

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Client:

Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment

Project name:

Resilient Rural Belize Programme

Title:

Specific Procurement Notice (SPN)

Procurement type:

Individual Consulting Services

Procurement Post:

Hydraulic Engineer

Loan/Credit/Grant Financing No.:

2000002301

Background: The Government of Belize (GOB), with financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has embarked on a six-year Programme, Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), which aims to minimize the impacts of climatic and economic events on smallholder farmers while supporting sustainable market access for their produce. The programme will help farmers employ climate resilient agricultural practices and technologies; integrate profitable smallholder participation into the development of select vegetable, fruit, and honey value chains; and support smallholder production capacity through investments in public and private climate resilient infrastructure and in the strengthening of smallholder farmer Producers Organizations and relevant GOB Departments.

Scope of Work: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Hydraulic Engineer will be responsible for the Integrated Water Resource Management and all water related investments under the Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure (CRRIA) component and those drainage and irrigation investments as identified in the Producer Organization business plan under Component 1. The Hydraulic Engineer is expected to abide by the Programme Implementation Manual (PIM), and regulations and procedures for supervision of design and civil works as per the applicable legislation of Belize.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Hydraulic Engineer will be responsible for the following: • Lead the implementation of an Integrated Water Resource Management under the Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure (CRRIA) component.

• Contribute substantial technical input into the development and administration of water management for agriculture (Rural Water) and sustainable development.

• Review and lead the development of agricultural water management policies, strategies and plans in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture.

• Liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture and all relevant bodies to create synergy for the development of the relevant statutes and a step-bystep guidance for establishment of Water Users’ Associations (WUA) in Belize’s rural areas. Assess irrigation efficiency of subprojects and incorporate measures to improve efficiency in design with consultants.

• Investigate existing irrigation systems and water management systems in the different project areas and develop irrigation maps describing locations or routes of irrigation facilities such as water resources, irrigated areas, canals, and pumping stations • Develop relevant training manuals for all aspects of irrigation management including operations of Water Users’ Associations, crop water requirement, irrigation scheduling, methods of irrigation, irrigation service fee determination and application, financial management of WUAs, decision making, conflict resolution etc.

• Provide relevant support and training to group of farmers for establishment of their WUAs and on operational aspects.

• In cooperation with the PMU’s relevant staff, participate in information workshops and sensitize rural communities about the component, its objectives, eligibility criteria, and application and selection procedure.

• Assess whether the proposed drainage, irrigation or water catchment works are required or whether other, more appropriate structures may be more suitable.

• Prepare engineering designs for small scale irrigation and drainage works identified under the programmme.

• Develop Terms of Reference (TOR) for the development of engineering designs for large scale irrigation and drainage works proposals selected for funding and implementation under the different Matching Grant Fund Agreements.

• Monitor and ensure compliance to execute the design and construction supervision in an economic, financial, administrative, and technically efficient manner and in accordance with the procurement procedures of IFAD and in compliance with GCF’s Social, Environment, and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP).

• Arrange for the independent review of designs (if required) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) from relevant institutions as per the legislation of Belize, so as to mitigate all social and environmental impacts reflected in the design.

• Monitor compliance with provisions in the Environmental and Social Management Report (ESMR), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and any plans that may be established pursuant to said ESMR and ESMP. • Assist the procurement officer with preparation of bidding documents, tendering of works, provide clarifications to bidders and bid evaluation.

• Provide support to the Procurement Officer in the management for all irrigation and drainage contracts procured by the PMU, including approvals of contractors’ submittals (Interim Payment Certificates, Variation Orders, Completion Certificates, etc.) and notifications to the contractors (Defects, Liability, etc.) and any other issues as specified in the general and special conditions of contract.

• Assist the RRB with the preparation of the Annual Work Plan and Budget for the CRRIA Component.

• Provide the PMU with a monthly progress report on the execution of the civil works.

Any additional duties that may be assigned in relation to the post.

Academic Qualifications & General Experience Required: The Hydraulic Engineer must possess.

• A minimum of a BSc. in Hydraulic Engineering or related field.

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Hydraulic engineering works

Specific Experience: • Demonstrate experience in at least two (2) projects similar in nature to that being implemented (irrigation, drainage, water catchment etc.).

Experience with projects funded by an international funding agency would be an asset.

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in engineering design, design review, and its related aspects.

• Some experience in working with Rural water systems would be an asset Reporting: The Hydraulic Engineer will work closely with the Civil Engineer and other technical members of the Resilient Rural Belize Programme Management Unit but will report directly to the Programme Manager. The duty station for the position will be at the Programme Management Unit in Belmopan.

Clarifications: Any request for clarification should be sent via e-mail to the address below no later than November 19, 2021, at 3:00pm. The client will provide responses to all clarification requests by November 22, 2021 at 3:00pm.

Resilient Rural Belize Programme Attn: Tracey Recinos Hanson Procurement Officer National Agriculture Showgrounds Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan City Email: Thanson.rrb@med.gov.bz

Application Submission: Interested candidates are requested to submit ONE PDF FILE that shall include a Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and two (2) recommendation letters along with a copy of the highest degree. The deadline to submit applications is November 25, 2021, at 3:00p.m. via the following File Request Link: https://bit.ly/3qk3dOB (Note: No application submitted via email will be accepted) A consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection (ICS) method set out in IFAD’ Project Procurement Handbook that can be accessed via the IFAD website at www.ifad.org/project-procurement. Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE

MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT INVITATION TO QUOTE No 001G/MED-2021 The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment funded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has allocated funds towards the cost of the supply and delivery of one Six (6) body morgue refrigerator.

The Ministry now extends an invitation to Suppliers to tender for the below listed items: GOODS Six Body Morgue Refrigerator

QUANTITY 1

Interested bidders may submit a complete set of bidding documents inclusive of Specifications through written request to the below physical address or via electronic mail (email) to finance.officer@med.gov.bz . Bids must also include a copy of Certificates of Good Standing from the Belize Companies Registry, the Belize Tax Service and the Belize Social Security Board.

You can also visit https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do to view this procurement publication and many other published procurement opportunities on the CARICOM Community Public Procurement Notice Board (CPPNB).

Deadline for submission of sealed bids is Thursday 18th November, 2021, at 12:00 noon, via direct mail or hand delivered to the address indicated below.

Note that late submissions will be rejected.

Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Sir Edney Cain Building Ground Floor, Right Wing Belmopan City, Belize C.A. Ref: INVITATION TO QUOTE (No 001G/MED-2021)

National Engineering & Maintenance Center Ministry National Engineering & Maintenance Centerof Health and Wellness i

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Form and version number Date of initial version ii Date of last modificationiii Date Publicized iv Completed/Submitted by

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Generic name UMDNS name UMDNS code Alternative name/s (optional)

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Ministry of Health and Wellness Technical Specification Sheet Technical Specification Sheet MEDICAL DEVICE SPECIFICATION MEDICAL NEMC/MS/ESS-001 Form andDEVICE versionSPECIFICATION number NEMC/MS/ESS-001 Rev. 1.0 Date of initial version 25-Feb-20

25-Feb-20

Rev. 1.0

17 Accessories (if relevant)

25-Feb-20 25-Feb-20 Date of last modification 29-Oct-21 29-Oct-21 Date Publicized Greg Cabral-Health Technologist in Electromedicine, NEMC-MOH Greg Cabral-Health Technologist in Electromedicine, NEMC-MOH Completed/Submitted by NAME, CATEGORY AND CODING Morgue Refrigerators

NAME, CATEGORY AND CODING

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Morgue Refrigerators Morgue Refrigerators Generic name 13316 Morgue Refrigerators UMDNS name Morgue cooler, morgue refrigerator 13316 UMDNS code Morgue cooler, morgue refrigerator PURPOSE Alternative name/sOF USE Equipment for the storage of corpses to slow decomposition for a short or long period. (optional)

7 8

hospital, polyclinic Level of use (if relevant) Refrigerators designed to slow decompositionRegional of stored cadavers in theDistrict morgue hospital, either 22 during autopsy procedures or until the cadaverMorgue is disposed of; these refrigerator usually Clinical department/ward(if operates at temperatures between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius (39 and 50 degrees relevant) Fahrenheit).

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Hydraulic lifting trolley (for loading and unloading of cadavers) *foot activated manual hydraulic lifting system *Made of stainless steel or better *With four roller casters, 2 steering with antiriot *250 kilograms minimum load capacity *Double scissors lifting frame to reach the 3rd upper row in the morgue. *With guides for the insertion and extraction of stretcher in the chamber by means of rolls.

Corpse Transport Trolley Made of stainless steel or better With 2 upper lids With 4 swivel wheels

N/A 18 Sterilization process for accessories (if relevant) 19 Consumables / reagents (if N/A Clinical or other purpose relevant) Regional hospital, District hospital, polyclinic Level of use (if relevant) N/A 20 Spare parts (if relevant) PURPOSE OF USE Clinical department/ward(if Morgue N/A 21 Other components (if Equipment for the storage of corpses to slow decomposition for a short or long period. relevant) 6 Clinical or other purpose relevant)

Overview of functional requirements

10 Detailed requirements

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

TRAINING, INSTALLATION AND UTILISATION

Pre-installation requirements(if relevant) Requirements for commissioning (if relevant)

Supplier to provide details of all other available fittings with specifications and costs.

Supplier to perform installation, safety and operation checks before handover.

Local clinical staff to affirm completion of installation

*Medical use self contained morgue refrigerator able to store 6 bodies Refrigerators designed to slow decomposition of stored cadavers in the morgue either Overview of functional *Package air conditioning monoblock cooling system placed directly over the ceiling panel.

Training of users in operation and basic maintenance shall be provided 24 Training of user/s (if during autopsy procedures or until the cadaver is disposed of; these refrigerator usually *Uses R-404 refrigerant requirements relevant)

operates at temperatures between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius (39 and 50 degrees *Insulation by high grade polyurethane hard-foam Table layout to enable easy cleaning and sterilization of all surfaces, with no fluid traps 25 User care(if relevant) *Microproccessor controlled temperature of -5Fahrenheit). +5 C with 1C adjustments. *Automatic defrost DOCUMENTATION *Conveyor system allowing for partial slide out of the tray for examination of the body.

User, technical and maintenance manuals to be supplied in English language. *2 columns with rows of 3 corpse tray for every column 26 Documentation *Medical use self contained morgue refrigerator able to store 6 bodies Detailed requirements Certificate of inspection to be provided. *Front temperature display and control panel requirements *Package airtrolleys conditioning monoblock cooling system placed directly over the ceiling panel.

List to be provided of equipment and procedures required for local calibration and routine *Doors should be situated in front and allows easy loading of maintenance *Watertight sealed doors, magnetic snap in door gasket, anti-corrosive hinges and *Uses R-404 refrigerant List to be provided of important spares and accessories, with their part numbers and cost. fasteners with internal emergency opening capability *Insulation by high grade polyurethane hard-foam *Automatic interior vapour proof lights for when door is opened. *Microproccessor controlled temperature of -5 +5 C with 1C adjustments. *Internal finish must be washable, impermeable and non-porous.

DECOMMISSIONING *Floor finishes shall be non-slip for all wet areas or areas subject to water. It should be *Automatic defrost 15 years (AHA,GTZ) 27 Estimated Life Span impervious, easy to clean, sealed with coving at the edges and have adequate drainage. *Conveyor system allowing for partial slide out of the tray for examination of the body. *Exterior dimension of complete installed unit not to exceed 2.5m High, 4m deep and 3m SAFETY AND STANDARDS *2 columns with rows of 3 corpse tray for every column wide.

Class A (GHTF Rule 10); Class I (USA); Class I (EU, Japan, Canada and Australia) 28 Risk Classification *Exterior panels made of stainless steel or better. *Front temperature display and control panel FDA approval (USA); CE mark (EU) 29 Regulatory Approval / *Interior panels made of stainless steel or better. *Doors should be situated in front and allows easy loading of trolleys

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Certification

11 Displayed parameters

regulatory purposes (Australia, Canada and EU) ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices -- Application of risk management to medical devices IEC 60601-1:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic *Internal finish must be washable, impermeable and non-porous.

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS safety and essential performance 60601-1-1:2000 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-1: General requirements for N/A *Floor finishes shall be non-slip for all wet areas or areas subject to water.IEC It should be Components(if relevant) safety drainage.

- Collateral standard: Safety requirements for medical electrical systems Floor mounted, stand alone Mobility, portability(if impervious, easy to clean, sealed with coving at the edges and have adequate IEC 60601-1-2:2007 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for relevant) *Exterior dimension of complete installed unit not to exceed 2.5m High, 4mbasic deep andand 3m safety essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility Stainless steel inferior, Stainless steel trays Raw Materials(if relevant) wide.

Requirements and tests IEC 60601-2-46 Ed. 2.0:2010 (b) Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-46: Particular requirements for basic UTILITY REQUIREMENTS *Exterior panels made of stainless steel or better. safety and essential performance of operating tables protection by resettable overcurrent Electrical, water and/or gas Power input to be 1 Phase 220V/60hz. Electrical *Interior panels made of stainless steel or better. breakers or replaceable fuses, fitted in both live and neutral lines, Mains cable to be at supply (if relevant) N/A 31 Reginal / Local Standards least 10m length. .

12 User adjustable settings 13 14 15 16

*Watertight sealed doors, magnetic snap in door gasket, anti-corrosive hinges and ISO 13485:2003 Medical devices -- Quality management systems -- Requirements for

30 International standards Facility to measure and control temperature. Visible or/and audioable alarms for errors and fasteners with internal emergency opening capability temperature warnings.

Positive temp. range +2 to +4 deg ͦC *Automatic interior vapour proof lights for when door is opened.

ACCESSORIES,11CONSUMABLES, SPARE PARTS, OTHER Facility toCOMPONENTS measure and control temperature. Visible or/and audioable alarms for errors and Displayed parameters temperature warnings.

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