Belize Times October 21, 2018- Andre- Man For Belize Rural South

21 OCT

2018

THE BELIZE TIMES

EDITORIAL

THE RAPE CULTURE IS REAL

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he International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated globally on 11th October. Established in 2012 this day is set aside to highlight and address the specific needs and challenges girls face and to promote their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. The Facebook community was awash with felicitations for girl children countrywide.

Unfortunately for many children and especially girl children not much else is being done to guarantee their protection. As a country we have recently been witness to a spate of horrific sexual and physical abuse of children and in particular girl children. Among the most shocking is a recent report of the rape of a preschool infant just five years old and a thirteen year old.

These incidents clearly illustrate the undeniable fact that we live in a thriving Rape Culture society. Our collective attitude toward sexual abuse and rape is one of normalizing and trivializing the experience of the victim. Through social media responses it is clear that many, including women, support and condone male violence on women by blaming victims for abuse they have suffered and in many cases clearly make excuses for the perpetrators. Rape Culture exists in societies where females are viewed as objects to be used solely for the sexual gratification of their abusers. They can be used without remorse because they have been dehumanized. Misogynistic societies further allow rape to be used as a way to hurt women and girls. Traditions deeply embedded in our cultures often dictate the belief that a female’s chastity and innocence determines her worth. This puts men in control of women’s sexuality and rape is seen as a just and worthy punishment for being promiscuous. Finally the fear of being raped may cause people to separate themselves by blaming and shaming victims. This happens so that their behavior can be distinguished from the victim’s in the irrational belief that this keeps them safe from being raped themselves and their social standing diminished.

It is ironic that one of the main reasons why rape culture exists here is that Belizean society denies its presence. We freely degrade our women and girls while the overt hyper-sexuality of men is not only the norm but cause for celebration. We must change the way we view women and girls and the way they are treated. Victim blaming and shaming must stop. Our young boys must understand that masculinity does not have to be violent.

We must move away from a “no means no” position. Instead we must strive to instill the enthusiastic consent idea where only a “yes means yes.” In this way there can be no question about what the victim was doing there or her refusal. The question becomes centered on what the aggressor did to ensure that the advances were welcome.

Finally the best way to change our society for the better, to ensure that we have a “Belize that works for all of us” including girls is to stop the propagation of rape culture. We can all do this by explaining patiently what rape culture is and how we spread it. Please explain how the present climate facilitates these crimes against our girls. Our attitudes make it easier for abusers to get away because victims are afraid to come forward. It is unacceptable that they must face bullying on top of the abuse they suffer.

It may take a while and probably many, many attempts but our Belizean girls are so worth the effort to get this right.

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en Español

LA CULTURA DE LA VIOLACIÓN ES REAL

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l día internacional de la niña se celebró a nivel mundial el 11 de octubre. Establecido en 2012 este día se reserva para poner de relieve y abordar las necesidades específicas y los retos que enfrentan las niñas y promover su empoderamiento y el cumplimiento de sus derechos humanos.

La comunidad de Facebook estaba inundada de felicitaciones para niñas en todo el país. Desafortunadamente para muchos niños y especialmente para niñas no se está haciendo mucho más para garantizar su protección. Como país, recientemente hemos sido testigos de una serie de abusos sexuales y físicos terribles de menores y niñas en particular. Entre los más impactantes se encuentra un informe reciente de la violación de una niña preescolar de apenas cinco años y de otra de trece años de edad.

Estos incidentes ilustran claramente el hecho innegable de que vivimos en una sociedad próspera de la cultura de las violaciones.

Nuestra actitud colectiva hacia el abuso sexual y la violación es una de normalizar y de trivializar la experiencia de la víctima. A través de las respuestas de los medios sociales es evidente que mucha gente, incluyendo a las mujeres, apoya y justifican la violencia masculina en las mujeres culpando a las víctimas por abusos que han sufrido y en muchos casos claramente excusan a los perpetradores. La cultura de la violación existe en sociedades donde las mujeres son vistas como objetos que se utilizarán solamente para la gratificación sexual de sus abusadores. Pueden ser utilizadas sin remordimiento porque han sido deshumanizadas. Las sociedades misóginas permiten que se utilice la violación como una forma de herir a las mujeres y las niñas. Las tradiciones profundamente arraigadas en nuestras culturas a menudo dictan la creencia que la castidad y la inocencia de una mujer determinan su valía. Esto pone a los hombres en control de la sexualidad de las mujeres y la violación se considera un castigo justo y digno por ser promiscuas. Por último, el miedo a ser violada puede hacer que las personas se aparten de la cuestión culpando y avergonzando a las víctimas. Esto sucede para que su comportamiento pueda distinguirse de la víctima en la creencia irracional de que esto las mantiene a salvo de ser ellas mismas violadas y su situación social disminuida.

Es irónico que una de las principales razones por las que la cultura de la violación existe aquí es que la sociedad de Belice niega su presencia. Degradamos libremente a nuestras mujeres y niñas, mientras que la híper-sexualidad abierta de los hombres no es solamente la norma, sino la causa de la celebración. Debemos cambiar la forma de ver a las mujeres y las niñas y la forma en la que se tratan. Se debe dejar de estar culpando y avergonzando a las víctimas. Nuestros jóvenes deben entender que la masculinidad no tiene que ser violenta. Debemos alejarnos de una posición de “no significa no”. En su lugar, debemos esforzarnos por inculcar la idea de consentimiento entusiasta donde sólo un “sí significa sí”. De esta manera no puede haber duda sobre lo que la víctima estaba haciendo allí ni de su rechazo. La cuestión se centra entonces en lo que el agresor hizo para asegurar que sus insinuaciones fueran bienvenidas.

Finalmente, la mejor manera de cambiar nuestra sociedad para mejor, para asegurarnos de que tenemos una “Belice que funciona para todos” incluyendo a las niñas es el detener la propagación de la cultura de la violación. Todos podemos hacerlo explicando pacientemente qué es la cultura de la violación y cómo la difundimos. Por favor explique cómo el clima actual facilita estos crímenes contra nuestras niñas.

Nuestras actitudes hacen más fácil que los abusadores se salgan con la suya porque las víctimas tienen miedo de presentarse. Es inaceptable que deban enfrentarse a la intimidación por encima de los abusos que sufren. Puede tomar un tiempo y probablemente muchos pero muchos intentos, pero nuestras chicas de Belice valen la pena el esfuerzo para hacer esto bien.

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QUESTIONS TO THE MINISTERS 1. Will the Minister of Foreign Affairs please help his colleague the Minister of NEMO the Hon. Clear the Land Castro by informing him that no Belizean will ever allow Guatemala to get one square centimeter of what is rightfully Belizean Territory so that the Hon. Clear the Land could stop asking what will Guatemala get?

2. Will the Minister of Housing please inform Belizeans how many houses have been built by his ministry between January and September of this year, since he seems unaware of how fast a one story structure can be constructed?

3. Will the Prime Minister please inform the nation if an audit has been requested into all the wasted funds that were spent on the Lake Independence Boulevard and will he please tell the residents of Belize City if Government intends to hold anyone responsible for this embarrassment?

4. Can the Prime Minister please tell the Belizean people when he intends to collect back the $400,000 from Sharon Pitts that was collected for the shameful land grab and buyback of the land on the Philip Goldson Highway near the Halouver Bridge?

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

OFFICE OFOF THE SECRETARY GENERAL OFFICE THE SECRETARY GENERAL

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 For Immediate Release ANDRE PEREZ ENDORSED AS STANDARD BEARER FOR BRS

ANDRE PEREZ ENDORSED AS STANDARD BEARER FOR BRS Â? ÂƒÂ–Â—Â”Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ …–‘„‡” ͳ;ǥ ʹͲͳͺǥ ƒ”–› •—’’‘”–‡”• ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Ž‹œ‡ —”ƒŽ ‘—–Š

…‘Â?•–‹–—‡Â?…› ‰ƒ–Š‡”‡† ƒ– –Š‡ ƒ…ƒ Š‹•’ƒ• ˆ‹‡Ž† ‘Â? ƒÂ? ‡†”‘ǥ Â?„‡”‰”‹• OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

ƒ›‡ –‘ ™‹–Â?॥ –Š‡ ‡Â?†‘”•‡Â?‡Â?– ‘ˆ Â?†”‡ ‡”‡œ ĥ –Š‡‹” Â?‡™ –ƒÂ?†ƒ”† Â? ÂƒÂ–Â—Â”Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ …–‘„‡” ͳ;ǥ ʹͲͳͺǥ ƒ”–› •—’’‘”–‡”• ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Ž‹œ‡ —”ƒŽ ‘—–Š ‡ƒ”‡”Ǥ Š‡ Â?‡™ š‡…—–‹˜‡ ‘Â?Â?‹––‡‡ǥ ™‹–Š ”‡’”‡•‡Â?–ƒ–‹‘Â? ˆ”‘Â? …‘Â?•–‹–—‡Â?…› ‰ƒ–Š‡”‡† ƒ– –Š‡ ƒ…ƒ Š‹•’ƒ• ˆ‹‡Ž† ‘Â? ƒÂ? ‡†”‘ǥ Â?„‡”‰”‹• „‘–Š ƒÂ? ‡†”‘ ƒÂ?† ƒ›‡ ƒ—ŽÂ?‡”ǥ ™ƒ• ƒŽ•‘ •™‘”Â? ‹Â? „› ƒ”–› Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ?

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 For Immediate Release ƒ›‡ –‘ ™‹–Â?॥ –Š‡ ‡Â?†‘”•‡Â?‡Â?– ‘ˆ Â?†”‡ ‡”‡œ ĥ –Š‡‹” Â?‡™ –ƒÂ?†ƒ”† ‡Â?”› Šƒ”Ž‡• •Š‡”Ǥ ’‡…‹ƒŽ ™ƒ”†• ‘ˆ ‡…‘‰Â?‹–‹‘Â? ™‡”‡ ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† –‘ ‡ƒ”‡”Ǥ ƒ”–› –ƒŽ™ƒ”–• ˆ”‘Â? „‘–Š ƒ›‡ ƒ—ŽÂ?‡” ĆŹ ƒÂ? ‡†”‘Ǥ –”‹„—–‡ –‘ –Š‡ Žƒ–‡ Š‡ Â?‡™ PEREZ š‡…—–‹˜‡ ‘Â?Â?‹––‡‡ǥ ™‹–Š ”‡’”‡•‡Â?–ƒ–‹‘Â? ˆ”‘Â?

ANDRE ENDORSED AS STANDARD BEARER FOR BRS ‹Ž‘ ƒœ ™ƒ• ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† „› ƒ‡•–”‘ Â?‰‡Ž —Â?‡œǤ „‘–Š ƒÂ? ‡†”‘ ƒÂ?† ƒ›‡ ƒ—ŽÂ?‡”ǥ ™ƒ• ƒŽ•‘ •™‘”Â? ‹Â? „› ƒ”–› Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ?

Â? ÂƒÂ–Â—Â”Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇĄ …–‘„‡” ͳ;ǥ ʹͲͳͺǥ ƒ”–› •—’’‘”–‡”• ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Ž‹œ‡ —”ƒŽ ‘—–Š ‡Â?”› Šƒ”Ž‡• •Š‡”Ǥ ’‡…‹ƒŽ ™ƒ”†• ‘ˆ ‡…‘‰Â?‹–‹‘Â? ™‡”‡ ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† –‘ Š‡ …‘Â?˜‡Â?–‹‘Â? ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡† †›Â?ƒÂ?‹… •’‡ƒÂ?‡”• ‹Â?…Ž—†‹Â?‰ǣ ‡Â?Ǥ ƒŽ‡”‹‡ …‘Â?•–‹–—‡Â?…› ‰ƒ–Š‡”‡† ƒ– –Š‡ ƒ…ƒ Š‹•’ƒ• ˆ‹‡Ž† ‘Â? ƒÂ? ‡†”‘ǥ Â?„‡”‰”‹• ƒ”–› –ƒŽ™ƒ”–• ˆ”‘Â? „‘–Š ƒ›‡ ƒ—ŽÂ?‡” ĆŹ ƒÂ? ‡†”‘Ǥ –”‹„—–‡ –‘ –Š‡ Žƒ–‡ ‘‘†•ǥ ‘Ž‘”‡• ƒŽ†‡”ƒÂ?‘• ÂƒÂ”Â…Â‹ÂƒÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ ‘•‡ „‡Žƒ”†‘ ÂƒÂ‹ÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ ƒ”‡‡Â? ƒ›‡ –‘ ™‹–Â?॥ –Š‡ ‡Â?†‘”•‡Â?‡Â?– ‘ˆ Â?†”‡ ‡”‡œ ĥ –Š‡‹” Â?‡™ –ƒÂ?†ƒ”† Â—Â•ÂƒÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ Ž‘”‡Â?…‹‘ ƒ”‹Â?ÇĄ ‡’—–› ƒ”–› ‡ƒ†‡” ‘Â?Ǥ ‘”†‡Ž ›†‡ ƒÂ?† ‡ƒ”‡”Ǥ Š‡ Â?‡™ š‡…—–‹˜‡ ‘Â?Â?‹––‡‡ǥ ™‹–Š ”‡’”‡•‡Â?–ƒ–‹‘Â? ˆ”‘Â? ‹Ž‘ ƒœ ™ƒ• ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† „› ƒ‡•–”‘ Â?‰‡Ž —Â?‡œǤ ƒ”–› ‡ƒ†‡” ‘Â?Ǥ ‘ŠÂ? ”‹…‡Â?‘Ǥ –ƒÂ?†ƒ”† ‡ƒ”‡” Â?†”‡ ‡”‡œ ’Ž‡†‰‡† „‘–Š ƒÂ? ‡†”‘ ƒÂ?† ƒ›‡ ƒ—ŽÂ?‡”ǥ ™ƒ• ƒŽ•‘ •™‘”Â? ‹Â? „› ƒ”–› Šƒ‹”Â?ƒÂ?

Š‹• ˆ—ŽŽ …‘Â?Â?‹–Â?‡Â?– –‘ –Š‡ ’‡‘’Ž‡ ‘ˆ ƒÂ?† ™‹–Š Šƒ”† ™‘”Â?ÇĄ ™‹ŽŽ †‡Ž‹˜‡” ‡Â?”› Šƒ”Ž‡• •Š‡”Ǥ ’‡…‹ƒŽ ™ƒ”†• ‘ˆ ‡…‘‰Â?‹–‹‘Â? ™‡”‡ ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† –‘ Š‡ …‘Â?˜‡Â?–‹‘Â? ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡† †›Â?ƒÂ?‹… •’‡ƒÂ?‡”• ‹Â?…Ž—†‹Â?‰ǣ ‡Â?Ǥ ƒŽ‡”‹‡ ˜‹…–‘”› ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‹Â? ‡Ž‹œ‡ —”ƒŽ ‘—–ŠǤ ƒ”–› –ƒŽ™ƒ”–• ˆ”‘Â? „‘–Š ƒ›‡ ƒ—ŽÂ?‡” ĆŹ ƒÂ? ‡†”‘Ǥ –”‹„—–‡ –‘ –Š‡ Žƒ–‡

‹Ž‘ ƒœ ™ƒ• ’”‡•‡Â?–‡† „› ƒ‡•–”‘ Â?‰‡Ž —Â?‡œǤ ‘‘†•ǥ ‘Ž‘”‡• ƒŽ†‡”ƒÂ?‘• ÂƒÂ”Â…Â‹ÂƒÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ ‘•‡ „‡Žƒ”†‘ ÂƒÂ‹ÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ ƒ”‡‡Â? ‘Â?Â–ÂƒÂ…Â–ÇŁ ‹Â?•ˆ‘”† ƒ•–‹ŽŽ‘ Â—Â•ÂƒÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ Ž‘”‡Â?…‹‘ ƒ”‹Â?ÇĄ ‡’—–› ƒ”–› ‡ƒ†‡” ‘Â?Ǥ ‘”†‡Ž ›†‡ ƒÂ?† Secretary General,ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡† People’s United Party Š‡ …‘Â?˜‡Â?–‹‘Â? †›Â?ƒÂ?‹… •’‡ƒÂ?‡”• ‹Â?…Ž—†‹Â?‰ǣ ‡Â?Ǥ ƒŽ‡”‹‡ ƒ”–› ‡ƒ†‡” ‘Â?Ǥ ‘ŠÂ? ”‹…‡Â?‘Ǥ –ƒÂ?†ƒ”† ‡ƒ”‡” Â?†”‡ ‡”‡œ ’Ž‡†‰‡† Â?ÂƒÂ‹ÂŽÇŁ •‡…‰‡Â?’—’̡‰Â?ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Â? ‘‘†•ǥ ‘Ž‘”‡• ƒŽ†‡”ƒÂ?‘• ÂƒÂ”Â…Â‹ÂƒÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ ‘•‡ „‡Žƒ”†‘ ÂƒÂ‹ÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ ƒ”‡‡Â?

Š‹• ˆ—ŽŽ …‘Â?Â?‹–Â?‡Â?– –‘ –Š‡ ’‡‘’Ž‡ ‘ˆ ƒÂ?† ™‹–Š Šƒ”† ™‘”Â?ÇĄ ™‹ŽŽ †‡Ž‹˜‡” Â—Â•ÂƒÇĄ ‘Â?Ǥ Ž‘”‡Â?…‹‘ ƒ”‹Â?ÇĄ ‡’—–› ƒ”–› ‡ƒ†‡” ‘Â?Ǥ ‘”†‡Ž ›†‡ ƒÂ?†

ƒ”–› ‡ƒ†‡” ‘Â?Ǥ ‘ŠÂ? ”‹…‡Â?‘Ǥ –ƒÂ?†ƒ”† ‡ƒ”‡” Â?†”‡ ‡”‡œ ’Ž‡†‰‡† ˜‹…–‘”› ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‹Â? ‡Ž‹œ‡ —”ƒŽ ‘—–ŠǤ Š‹• ˆ—ŽŽ …‘Â?Â?‹–Â?‡Â?– –‘ –Š‡ ’‡‘’Ž‡ ‘ˆ ƒÂ?† ™‹–Š Šƒ”† ™‘”Â?ÇĄ ™‹ŽŽ †‡Ž‹˜‡”

˜‹…–‘”› ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‹Â? ‡Ž‹œ‡ —”ƒŽ ‘—–ŠǤ ‘Â?Â–ÂƒÂ…Â–ÇŁ ‹Â?•ˆ‘”† ƒ•–‹ŽŽ‘

‘Â?Â–ÂƒÂ…Â–ÇŁ ‹Â?•ˆ‘”† ƒ•–‹ŽŽ‘ Secretary General, People’s United Party Secretary General, People’s United Party Â?ÂƒÂ‹ÂŽÇŁ •‡…‰‡Â?’—’̡‰Â?ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Â? Â?ÂƒÂ‹ÂŽÇŁ •‡…‰‡Â?’—’̡‰Â?ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Â?

21 OCT

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Is Aikman’s Dream his Worst Nightmare?

By: Anonymous Failed UDP politician and businessman, Derek Aikman, is hellbent trying to push himself back into the political arena after being pushed out almost two decades on the grounds of bankruptcy.

This time he is not aiming to become just another Area Representative, he is dreaming of creating a fly-by-night political party and lead it to become the next Prime Minister of Belize. This Party has absolutely no structure.

In his warped mind, he is qualified and deserving of this post.

Apparently, when this was decided there were no adults in the room to tell him otherwise.

This narcissist, who gives himself more importance than he is due, is attempting to resurrect his political career via another of those new third parties.

This so-called party which was to have been launched months ago continues to stall and reschedule its launch because he is unable to present an ideology that will meet common ground with people he is trying to lure as co-founders which means that it will even be worse when the time comes to find viable candidates it hopes to field in the next election.

So far the few people that have been contacted are those with credibility that has been previously called into question.

One former UDP Mayor has been accused of under-depositing and financial irregularities while Aikman’s claims of being kidnapped has been met with suspicion.

Readers will recall that in 2007 he was “kidnapped� and had search teams looking for him like Waldo.

Unsurprisingly, this “new� political party is made up of a lot of the old and tired faces of the UDP like Aikman who have already been rejected by the Belizean people.

Yet, these UDPs who are an extension of this current failed UDP administration, dare to call themselves “The Will of the People� when they are merely “The Rejects of the People.�

In a conversation with a PUP official over the weekend Aikman revealed that this new party has the support of the cane farmers and the National Reform Party.

At this newspaper we don’t exactly buy what Aikman is trying to sell.

It is a Herculean task to have all the cane farmers support a single political ideology. If neither mass party has been able to secure unanimous support from the caneros then for damn sure such a premature party cannot do it.

This is not an attempt at condescension it is an attempt at logic.

Additionally, it might be our own sheer ignorance but we have never heard about the National Reform Party. Perhaps it is like the Belize Green Independent Party where you have one man who is the self-proclaimed party leader who has zero followers and spends all day ranting on social media.

In his conversation with our PUP representative, Aikman said that in the next few weeks this new party will be launched after coordinating travel dates with diaspora representatives.

Imagine, a new party that has thousands of cane farmers and the support of another political party must wait on Belizeans abroad before they can make their launch.

Mind you that these Belizeans in the diaspora will be unable to vote and participate in the next election unless they have satisfied all legal requirements.

When asked who the other candidates for this new party were, Aikman told our colleague that his party has sworn an oath of secrecy.

While to the best of our knowledge Aikman isn’t involved with cult activity, the secrecy surrounding these candidates does raise our eyebrows.

And lastly, Aikman could not tell which constituency he would launch his political comeback. At this newspaper we encourage him to return to either Freetown or Fort George constituency. We trust that he will make history at second place in either constituency.

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21 OCT

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Kevin Thomas Dies from Gunshot wounds

His brother, according to him, was a very helpful person who assists everyone in his community. He revealed that his brother sold raffle all over Belize City, and so he interacted with many persons.

Leslie will remember his brother as a hardworking and genuine person.

Thomas leaves behind no children.

Suspect Killer to be charged with murder

Belize City: Thursday 18th October 2018 Belize City resident, Kevin โ Biggsโ Thomas, 36, is dead after fighting for his life for almost two days inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH).

He was declared dead on Wednesday morning.

Sometime around 8 oโ clock on Monday night he was at a shop near the Yarborough Bridge at the corner of Yarborough Road and East Collet Canal.

That was reportedly when a gunman walked up to him with a firearm and opened fire.

Thomas was shot once in the head and twice in the abdomen. He was unconscious when he was transported to the KHMH. The shooter tried to flee the scene in a waiting vehicle, but he was encountered by a Special Constable who ordered him to stop.

However, he failed to do so and instead pointed the weapon towards the Special Constable who then shot him with his licensed weapon.

The shooter was hit in the leg but was still able to escape although he left his weapon behind at the corner of Racecourse Street and East Collet Canal.

Less than an hour later, police received information that a man with a gunshot wound to the leg had checked into the KHMH for treatment.

That man was later identified as Iguana Street resident, Shadron Deshawn Gillett, 18.

According to police, he remains the primary suspect in the shooting of Thomas. He is currently under police guard at the KHMH. Upon his release, he is expected to face charges for the death of Thomas.

Prominent Belizean cyclist, Giovannie โ Froggyโ Leslie, is a brother to the slain Thomas. Today he told the press that his brotherโ s life was taken randomly by someone who wanted to kill.

According to him, his brother was an innocent man who was just trying to make his way home from the shop when he was killed, he explained.

Leslie said that his brother lived in a gang infested area, he isnโ t gang related. He doesnโ t even smoke.

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

For Immediate Release

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The Peopleโ s United Party (PUP) views this announcement as a national crisis that ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

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ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อบ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Wednesday, October 17, 2018ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย For Immediate Release ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค The

President Elect also made a startling announcement that the cost of fuel in the Border States

would be standardized with fuel ย ย ย ย prices ย ย ย ย ย in the USAวค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย --- More --ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย อบ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย The Peopleโ s United Party (PUP) views this announcement as a national crisis that ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ศ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ศ ศ วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วค

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Secretary General, Peopleโ s United Party

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CCJ REJECTS FOUR-MILLION DOLLAR CLAIM AGAINST BELIZE GOVERNMENT

Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: 17th October 2018 The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday dismissed a claim by Titan International Securities Inc. (Titan) for US$4.46 million in losses as a result of a search and seizure operation conducted at its offices in September 2014. The court did, however, order the government of Belize (GOB) to pay Titan vindicatory damages of BZ$100,000 for the way in which the operation was conducted.

In September 2014, an indictment was unsealed in the US charging Titan, the president of Titan, Kelvin Leach, and 11 others with securities fraud, evasion of taxes, money laundering and conspiracy to commit those offences.

The US Department of Justice requested the assistance of the GOB to have Titan’s offices searched as quickly as possible to prevent the destruction of evidence.

A magistrate acting under the mutual assistance law granted a warrant to local police officers as well as officers of the Financial Intelligence Unit to search for and seize documents which might be used as evidence. The warrant was read to Leach, who was on the premises when the officers arrived, but it was not given to him. Additionally, he did not receive a list of items seized by the authorities and Titan’s attorney was not allowed to enter the offices during the search.

While the search was being conducted, Titan was informed, via email, by the International Financial Services Commission that its licence had been suspended. The licence has since expired, and it was never renewed.

In December 2014, Titan filed proceedings in the Supreme Court in which it alleged that the mutual assistance law was unconstitutional and that the search was executed in an unreasonable and oppressive manner, claiming that its constitutional rights were breached. Mr Justice Abel disagreed with Titan’s contention that the law which granted the power to conduct the search and seizure exercise was unconstitutional. He found that there were limitations and safeguards within the law that sufficiently protected the public from a breach of their constitutional rights. He did, however, find that the search was executed in an unreasonable and excessive, but not oppressive, manner. As a result, he concluded that Titan was entitled to compensation and awarded them US$4,460,000, which was 20 percent of its original claim of US$22 million.

The Court of Appeal agreed that the search was carried out in an unreasonable and excessive manner but held that Titan failed to show a link between the loss claimed and the constitutional breach. In its view, the taking of the property was not the cause of the shutting down of Titan’s business; it was caused by the suspension and non-renewal of the licence.

The CCJ agreed with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal that the law itself was not unconstitutional, but that Titan’s right to privacy had been violated. The court concluded that Titan failed to prove the link between the breach of its constitutional right and the closure of its business. Like the Court of Appeal, the CCJ was of the view that Titan’s loss was caused by the suspension and non-renewal of the licence.

The Court of Appeal was therefore right to say that there was no basis for an award of US$4,460,000 to Titan.

The CCJ did, however, award Titan BZ$100,000 in vindicatory damages after it considered the high-handed manner in which the search and seizure operation was conducted.

The full decision of the Court, and a judgment summary, can be accessed on the CCJ’s website.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES

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THE BELIZE TIMES Notice is hereby given that Xiaoli Ke is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at ”Sam’s Saloon” located at #8204 Mahogany Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Jan Hong Yan is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Wing An Shop” located at # 144 East Collet Canal, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Notice is hereby given that Min Hua Fan is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Lord’s Bank Store” located in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Edmund Kwan & Yingzhu Li are applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Moon Grocery” located at # 1743 Coney Drive, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Call for Expressions of Interest EOI/PHE/SMART/18-001: Expressions of Interest: General Contractors for Retrofitting of multiple healthcare facilities in Belize.

Expressions of Interest: General Contractors for Retrofitting of multiple healthcare facilities in Belize.

The retrofitting is aimed at making healthcare facilities safe from the impact of natural hazards (principally windstorms, earthquakes, torrential rain and coastal hazards), adapting to climate change and contributing to the mitigation of climate change in line with the PAHO SMART Hospitals (www.paho.org/disasters ) concept and methodology.

Tendering for the retrofitting projects is expected to start in the last quarter of 2018 and construction is expected to be completed by late 2019.

The retrofit works may include, but are not limited to the following:

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Strengthening of structural elements such as structural integrity of the roof and building as it relates to resistance to climate and natural events, Strengthening of non-structural and architectural elements such as windows, doors and roofing to resist hurricanes (Miami Dade NoA standards), Strengthening of roof structure to support the installation of PV system, Installation of a PV system, Improvement to auxiliary electrical supply: generators, fuel storage and wiring, Installation of rainwater harvesting system and water storage tanks, Installation of general signage for the health facility: ‘no smoking’, name of facility, ‘exit’, evacuation routes, etc., Replacement of water fixtures with low-volume, water efficient fixtures, Improvement of toilets and shower facilities, Recharging of fire extinguishers and/or installation of new fire suppression equipment, Painting, Replacement of electrical lighting with LEDs and some electrical fixtures with energy efficient fixtures, Clean-out/maintenance of external drainage system, Installation of handicap access ramps.

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Retrofitting works are expected to start in the first quarter of 2019.

Eligibility requirements:    

Contractors and/or their key personnel should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with similar works.

Awarded contractor will be required to provide a Performance Bond equal to 10% of the contract price.

Contractors should have a minimum average annual turnover of US$750,000.00 in the last 3 years.

Contractors must have access to sufficient credit and other financial facilities to cover the required cash flow for the duration of the contract. In any case, the amount of credit available for the project should be a minimum of US$250,000.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TENDER DOCUMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS MOMENT. PAHO IS AT THIS TIME ONLY IDENTIFYING SUITABLE VENDORS FOR THIS TENDER. To express interest, please register your company with the United Nations Global Market Place (UNGM) at www.ungm.org and express interest by clicking on the BLUE Express Interest button under "EOI/PHE/SMART/18-001: Expressions of Interest: General Contractors for Retrofitting of multiple healthcare facilities in Belize". Selected companies will be invited to submit proposals once the tender is published.

EOI should be submitted not later than 16 November 2018 by 3:00 p.m.

For any questions related to registration and project, please send email to ibargues@paho.org indicating this EOI as reference.

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SEXUAL PREDATORS AROUND US!

Three Rape Cases reported within less than 4 Days By: Leticia Guerra Belize City: Thursday 18th October 2018 It is no secret that there are plenty of sexual predators living among us.

Just this week there were three separate rape cases reported - one in Cayo, one in Stann Creek and the disturbing rape case of a 5 year old in San Pedro.

These perpetrators continue to live among us and after serving time behind bars are reintegrated into society. No one would know if they are a convicted sex offender and could possibly commit the same crime again. This is because of offering protection to the rape victims, the faces of the sexual predators are never revealed.

According to Merriam Webster. com dictionary the definition of “rape is the unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against a person’s will or with a person.” If convicted of rape the sentence is 12 years minimum to life imprisonment.

In Belize, the age of sexual consent is 16 years old. Individuals aged 15 or younger in Belize are not legally able to consent to sexual activity, and such activity may result in prosecution for statutory rape. If convicted the sentence is also 12 years to life imprisonment.

The first case was reported this past Friday where a 44 year old German resident says she was raped by two men in one night. She told police that she hitched a ride with a man on a motor cycle who took her to a construction site in Teakettle, Cayo and raped her. At the construction site one of his associate also raped her. Police never revealed how the woman managed to escaped. Since then 31 year old Sharn Evan Vanegas of Teakettle Village, Cayo has been arrested and charged.

The second rape incident involves two minors. On Sunday, October 14th, a 13 year old female in the company of her mother is alleging that her 17 year old boyfriend raped her. According to the mother her daughter left home en route to Belize City for a volleyball game, and did not return home. The minor stated that her boy friend took her to his residence and had sexual intercourse with her against her will.

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The third rape has left Belizeans outraged. A mother reported to police that she left her five year old daughter at home sleeping and went to buy food on Monday night. When she returned home half an hour later she found the door locked. When she knocked, her common law husband opened the door nude. The mother stated

she heard the 5 year old crying and when she checked on her the child told her that the step-father raped her. A medical examination has certified that the child is carnally known. The step-father has since been detained by police.

A sexual predator doesn’t stand out from a crowd. We must always be vigilant and remain careful. As a society we must take proper steps to help protect our families.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public Auctioneer will sell on site the following property at the time as listed.

At No. 6 ‘A’ Street, Belize City, Belize District on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 2:00pm.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 829.09 square yards being Parcel 1050, Block 45 in the King’s Park Registration Section situate at No. 6 ‘A’ Street, Belize City, Belize District, Belize TOGETHER with a two-storey concrete building currently occupied with a Ground Floor area of 1200 square feet containing offices, waiting area, two bathrooms, corridor, storage room, internal stairway and covered garage and an Upper Floor area of 840 square feet containing offices, waiting area, bathroom, kitchen, corridor and verandah, the freehold property of JUANITA E. HOY DATED this 10th day of October 2018

All sales are strictly cash and deemed final. For more information contact: HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY (Thursday, October 18, 2018)

We are celebrating under the theme:

“Find your Platinum Lining in Credit Unions!"

Holy Redeemer Credit Union Ltd. ...touching the lives of people!!

Please remember to stop by any of our offices and update your profile information!!

We are located at No.1 Hydes Lane, Belize City Tel: (501) 224-4320 or 224-5644

Fax: (501) 223-0738

and Corner Mango Street & Fadden Avenue, Independence, Stann Creek District Tel: (501) 523-2593 or 523-2594

E-mail: manager@hrcubelize.org

Website: www.hrcubelize.org

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Our 24-hour ATM and POS services allows you access to your monies without having to visit our offices!!

We also have 24-hour Night Depository Services at both locations protected by uniformed security guards!!

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BELIZE DISTRICT FINALS Holy Redeemer Credit Union and Honor the Belize High School Society hosted The Holy Redeemer Credit The Union and the Belize High School Society hostedHonor the fourth annual Belize District Fr. Marion M. the fourth annual Belize District Fr. Marion M. Ganey Quiz Competition in the BES Ganey Quiz Competition in the BES gymnasium on October 11th, 2018. gymnasium on October 11th, 2018.

Ten schools from the Belize District were invited to select a student from Std. 4 to Std. 6 to represent. The students received a study Ten schools from the Belize District were invited to select a student from Std. 4 to guide containing over two hundred questions and answers highlighting the fantastic and trailblazing facts on the Holy Redeemer Credit Std. 6 to represent. The students received a study guide containing over two Union. hundred questions and answers highlighting the fantastic and trailblazing facts on Representing Belize City in this year’s ’quiz were:the Rayne Elise Longsworth of Belize Elementary School, Aryan Chugani of Holy Holy Redeemer Credit Union.

Redeemer R.C. School, Damion Itza of St. Ignatius Primary School, Danika Westby of St. Martin’s DePorres, Jahir Young of Grace PriRepresenting the city in this year’s quiz were Rayne Elise Longsworth of Belize mary School and Jianne Pollard of Queen Square Anglican School. Representing the rural were: Ariel August of Hattieville Seventh Day Elementary School, Aryan Chugani of Holy Redeemer R.C. School, Damion Itza of St. Ignatius Primary School, Danika Westby of St. Martin’s DePorres, Jahir Young of Grace Primary School and Jianne Pollard of Queen Square Anglican School. were Ariel of Hattieville Seventh Day Adventist Representing rural C.F.O. HRCU Mr.August Clement Usher and School, Honie Tun of Sandhill Pancotto Primary School, and Deon Ramdas of Our League CEO Mrs. Corrine Robinson Lady of the Way. Fuller were on hand as the protest As a part of the opening ceremony, the Belize High School Robotics Team committee. Quizmaster Ms.guides”, Leni Joleading the way for the welcomed all the students by acting as “tour Usher led the through the first three hundred students instudents attendance.

Members of the Belize Credit Union League and Staff served as competition officials.

Mrs. W. Castillo and the HRCU Board two rounds, each answering six “yes or shared a welcome address, score tabulators included Mrs. Petie Matus, Mrs. no” multiple choice or detailed Esperanza Leal, and Mr. Linsberg Smith. Quiz judges were Linsberg Smith, Mrs. questions.

Jackie Taibo, Mrs. Beverly Mckoy and Mr. Mark Menzies

The BHS Honor Society prepared a special presentation for the questions and answers to appear nine LCD screens and student participants had their questions chosen by a digital randomizer. of round two,Primary BES' Raine Adventist School, Honie At Tunthe of end Sandhill Pancotto School and Deon Ramdas of Our Longsworth, Lady of the Way Hattieville R.C. School.SDA's Ariel August, St. Ignatius' Damion and SMDP's Danika Westby allHigh had perfect As a partItza, of the opening ceremony, The Belize School Robotics Team welcomed all Society President scores! the students by acting as “tour guides”, leading the way for the threeHonor hundred students in at Andrea Castaneda

tendance. Members of the Belize Credit Union League and the Holy Redeemer Credit Union At the end of the final round, having advanced to the reserve Board and staff served as officials for the competition. Mrs. W. Castillo shared a welcome adquestions, Damion Itza of St. Ignatius R.C. School and Danika dress. Score tabulators included: Mrs. Petie Matus, Mrs. Esperanza Leal and Mr. Linsberg Westby took firstMrs. and Jackie second placeMrs. respectively, while Ariel Smith. Quiz judges were: Mr. Linsberg Smith, Taibo, Beverly Mckoy and Mr. August won third prize.

All nine student participants received Mark Menzies, HRCU C.F.O. Mr. Clement Usher and League CEO Mrs. Corrine Robinson a schoolcommittee. bag and participation certificates. Damion Itza Fuller were on hand“loaded” as the protest Quizmaster Ms. Leni Jo Usher led the and Danika Westby will now represent the Belize District ator the students through the first two rounds, each answering six “yes or no” multiple choice Fr. Marion M. Ganey National Competition. detailed questions.

The BHS Honor Society prepared a special presentation for the questions and answers to appear nine LCD screens and student participants had their questions chosen by a digDamion Itza, 1st Place won $500, In the Vote of Thanks, Mr. Clement Usher encouraged randomizer.

At the of round two, BES’ Raine Longsworth, Hattieville SDA’s Ariand ital a SMART watch plus an end students to follow the example set by Dr. Jane Usher - to August, St.standing Ignatius’ Itza, and SMDP’s Danika Westby all had perfect scores! addingelcalculator, fanDamion always give back to the community you serve. To be a good At the of the final round, having advanced to the reserve questions, Damion Itza and $1,500 for end St. Ignatius citizen is to serve, and to be a great corporate citizen is but of St. School.

Ignatius R.C. School and Danika Westby took first and second place respectively, one of the goals of the Holy Redeemer Credit Union. while Ariel August won third prize. All nine student participants received a “loaded” Damion Itza, 1st Place won Honor Society Mr.certificates. Damion Clement Usher also acknowledged the efforts of the school bag and participation Itza and Danika Westby will now rep-BHS President, Andrea $500, and a SMART watch plus an adding calculator, Castaneda Faculty: Mrs. Castaneda, Ms. Young, the BHS Honor resent the Belize District at the Fr. Marion M. Ganey National Competition. standing fan and $1,500 IT Majors, and Robotics Clubto and Mrs.the Usher for for St. Ignatius School.

In the Vote of Thanks, Society, Mr. Clement Usher encouraged students follow example attention toto detail and their contribution set by Dr. Jane Usher - totheir always give back the community you serve. Toto beanother a good successful quiz and stellar use of technology. citizen is to serve, and to be a great corporate citizen is but one of the goals of the Holy Redeemer Credit Union. 2018. HRCU will also support the schools with a bus to travel the Nationals! to our brightMrs. young people!

Mr. Clement Usher alsotoacknowledged the Best effortsofofluck the BHS Faculty: Castaneda, Young, BHS DanikaMs. Westby, 2nd the Place wonHonor Society, IT Majors, and Robotics Club and Mrs. Usher for Ariel toan detail and their contribution to August, another3rd successful quiz and stellar use $300,their and aattention tablet plus Place $200, and a ofcalculator, technology. adding standing adding fan and $1,000 St. Martin 2018.forHRCU will also support the schoolstablet with an a bus to travel to the Nationals! Best calculator, and $500 DePorres R.C. School of luck to our bright young people! for Hattieville SDA Danika Westby, 2nd Place won$300, and a tablet plus an adding calculator, standing fan and $1,000 for St. Martin DePorres R.C. School

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Ariel August, 3rd Place $200, and a tablet an adding calculator, and $500 for Hattieville SDA School.

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SCA leads 3-0 in BDFA U-17 female football HATTIEVILLE BROWN BOMBERS WIN U-17 FOOTBALL CHAMPS

Ladyville Jasmine Castillo vs Gwen LIz - Persephonie Gordo

Belize City, October 15, 2018 The Hattieville Brown Bombers won the Belize District Football Association (BDFA) Under-17 football championship: 2-0 against the Ladyville Rising Stars at the MCC garden on Monday.

The Ladyville boys held the Hattieville squad to a 0-0 draw up to half time, but Chris Maskall came off the bench to score Hattievile’s 1st goal after the break. Shemar “Sap” Gillett drilled home a 2nd goal just inside the right goal post, and there was little the Ladyville keeper Randy Escobar could do about it.

In Game 1, the consolation match for 3rd place, the Warriors won 3-0

by Carlston FC’s default.

In the awards ceremony, BDFA technical director Lalo Coc presented team trophies and individual medals to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

St Luke’s girls & James Garbutt boys WIN IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOOTBALL Belize City, October 16, 2018 Defending champs St. Luke’s Methodist School girls, the James Garbutt 7th Day Adventist and St Joseph’s RC boys posted wins in National Sports Council’s primary schools football competition at the MCC garden on Tuesday.

The St. Luke’s girls remain undefeated after they drew 0-0 with the Holy Redeemer girls on Tuesday. The St. Luke’s girls also won 2-1 against the Salvation Army School girls last Friday with goals by Judith Estell and Samryn Rancharan. Only Tiffany Nuñez scored for Salvation Army. The St. Luke’s girls also bombed the St. Joseph’s RC girls last Wednesday, when Judith Estell scored 3 goals, and Samryn Rancharan, Tannaejah Castillo and Emaya Ku scored a goal apiece.

The St. Joseph’s RC boys drilled the Horizon Academy boys 9-1 on Tuesday, when Angel Montoya scored 5 goals, Napolean Cima added 3 goals, and Daijon Jones scored 1 goal.

Only Juan Dussan scored for Horizon Academy.

The James Garbutt 7th Day Adventist boys schooled the winless Holy Redeemer RC

Belize City, October 11, 2018.

Undefeated St. Catherine’s Academy is No.1 with 3 wins in the Belize District Football Association’s (BDFA) female Under-17 football competition at the MCC garden last week.

Aaliyah Herbert scored 7 goals as she led SCA to a 9-0 win against the Maud Williams High School girls last Wednesday.

Aaliyah Herbert scored in the 3rd, 23rd, 41st, 43rd, 50th, 54th , and 58th minutes, while Alyssa

boys: 4-0, when Javier Cesena and Devon Garcia scored 2 goals apiece on Tuesday.

Last Friday, the St. Martin de Porres RC boys won 4-0 against the James Garbutt boys, with a goal apiece from Jalil Ottley, Denvritt Bevans, Devin McCauley and Kevaughn Tablada. St Martin’s also won 7-0 against the BES boys last Wednesday with Jalil Ottley Kevaughn Tablada and scored St. Denvritt Bevans scoring Martins 1st 3 goals apiece, while goal Devin McCaulay scored 1 goal.

The Wesley Upper boys posted their 4th win last Friday, 3-1 against St. Ignatius RC, with 2 goals by Calvin Thurton and 1 goal

by Shaquan Castillo. Jayden Noralez scored Nashus’ only St. Lukes Methodist girls goal.

Martin scored the 2nd goal in the 6th minute and Carlene Tillett scored SCA’s 3rd goal in the 9th minute.

The Maud Williams’ girls got the chance to get a goal when the referee awarded them a penalty, but

SCA girls attack MWHS SCA goalie Amani Gonzalez stopped Maud Williams’ try to convert.

The Ladyville Rising Stars are No.2 with 7pts after a nil-zip draw with the Gwen Lizarraga girls last Thursday.

Pallotti girls & SJC boys win in CSSSA volleyball Belize City, October 16, 2018 The Pallotti High School girls and the ST. John’s College boys enjoyed big wins in the Central Secondary Schools Sports Association (CSSSA) volleyball competition at the SCA auditorium on Tuesday evening.

The SCA girls enjoyed their 4th win as they dominated the Belize High School girls 25-9, 25-10 last Friday.

The SCA girls had posted their 3rd win: 25-3, 25-4 over the Pallotti High School girls last Tuesday.

The BHS girls also posted their 4th win: 25-9, 25-14 against over the Ladyville Technical girls last Wednesday.

The Nazarene High girls posted their 2nd win: 25-10, 25-10 against the Anglican Cathedral College girls last Wednesday.

The Wesley College girls posted their 3rd win: 25-18, 25-18 against the Pallotti girls last Thursday.

The St John’s College boys posted their 3rd win: 25-10, 25-8 against the Anglican Cathedral College boys on Tuesday night. Last Friday night, the SJC boys enjoyed their 2nd win: 25-23, 25-19 against the Belize High School boys.

Last Monday, the Nazarene High boys outlasted the Ladyville Tech boys: 20-25, 25-18, 15-11.

Last Thursday, the Wesley College boys hammered the Maud Williams High boys: 25-23, 25-11.

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MY PERSPECTIVE

By Dolores Balderamos Garcia

ANDRE – MAN OF THE HOUR!!

Andre Perez of San Pedro and Belize Rural South is the Man of the Hour!! His endorsement convention last Saturday night at the Saca Chispas Stadium in downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye was every bit the fabulous extravaganza that it was slated to be, and his becoming the PUP standard bearer for Belize Rural South has filled his supporters and PUP faithful on a whole with excitement and expectation of good things to come with his candidacy. We were also fully blessed with good weather.

There was no sign of even a drizzle throughout the day and evening and on into the night. And San Pedranos do have that unique culture of open, down-to-earth, and caring hospitality and friendliness, all of which were on full display with the massive crowd at the convention.

I met Andre years ago, when he was assisting a family member with a case she was going through at court. What impressed me so much was Andre’s good will and strong commitment to ensuring that his family member had representation and was well taken care of. I also know Andre to be a family man in only the best sense of this word. With Andre it is no mere peremptory attention to his wife and children and also his extended family. His complete dedication to everyone he calls family flows out of him and draws them close in a huge embrace. The people of Belize Rural South know they have in him someone they can place their full trust in to work for them and the betterment of their community.

The convention kicked off just past 8:30 pm. I thought Belize time was kind of bad, but in San Pedro, they have “La Isla Bonita time,” meaning that if something is set for a certain hour, count an hour or more before its commencement! No Matter!! Spirits were high, family and friends were out in great force, and Party faithful and officials were duly on hand for the special occasion. Maestro Angel Nunez paid fitting tribute to stalwart PUP member and giant of the San Pedro community Milo Paz, who left us very tragically earlier in the week when his aircraft went down over Panama. I do pause to offer deepest condolences to his mother and all his family. What an incalculable loss to his beloved San Pedro community, his Tropic

Air family, and to us his Party colleagues. May he rest in peace.

Speakers offering our words of praise and endorsement of Andre included Hon. Florencio Marin, Hon. Jose Mai, myself, Hon. Kareem Musa, Mr. Michel Chebat, Senator Valerie Woods, Hon. Cordel Hyde and, of course, Party Leader Hon. John Briceno. We noted that this time is Andre’s time for sure!! Present area representative Hon. Manuel Heredia is running scared and desperately wants for Caye Caulker to be removed from Belize Rural South. They can add Caye Caulker to our other Belize rural divisions if they wish, but I do not believe that the outcome will differ. Andre is coming for Heredia, and I firmly believe, as I said, that when the votes are counted next time Andre will be the new area representative for La Isla Bonita and La Isla Carinosa. As Hon. Cordel said, Andre is the real deal, no pappy show, and the over five thousand voters of his division know this. He may have been robbed of the Mayorship at the municipal elections, but they won’t take this one away from him. We can feel the change coming!!

Senator Valerie also spoke words of sound encouragement, saying that as a smart and popular businessman Andre understands the needs of his constituents, all of them, not just wealthy persons in the tourism sector. And Hon. Kareem added his voice to our endorsement of Andre, telling the capacity crowd that Andre is the way to go for the good of all of Belize Rural South. Andre and his committee were then sworn in, as the work begins to unseat the incumbent and offer new hope to the people of Caye Caulker and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

In accepting his nomination, Andre himself paid poignant tribute to his wife and family, who are standing firm and solidly beside him. Party Leader Johnny then brought the formalities to conclusion with a rousing and passionate speech of support for the Man of the Hour – Andre Perez!! I am very proud of Andre for stepping forward to take up this challenge, and I know that he will deliver this seat in order for the PUP to go to Belmopan whenever the general elections are called. Adelante Andre and Belize Rural South!!

NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company BRILLO STAR LTD. (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 4th day of October, 2018; and Nicolas Pardo of Calle 54A #5-19, Bogota, Colombia is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega (Belize) Ltd. Registered Agent

NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company DEANS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (”the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 12th day of October, 2018; and Ms. Kellee Monique France of Newcastle Village, Newcastle, St. James Parish, Nevis, West Indies is the Liquidator of the Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

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: LARBERTY INTERNATIONAL LTD. -4th October, 2018 Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & lee Trust (Belize) Limited Registered Agent

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: CODEGLIA COMPANY CORP. -12th October, 2018 Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega {Belize) Ltd. Registered Agent

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2018 MEGA PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Cayo District; Corozal & Orange Walk Districts; San Pedro; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts

BY ORDER of MEGA thePUBLIC Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Cayo District; Corozal & Orange Walk Districts; San Pedro; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts at the locations, dates and times below listed:

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties at

the locations, dates and times below listed: ****************************Cayo District Properties**************************** In front Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Constitution Drive, Belmopan, Cayo District on Monday 22nd October 2018 at 9:00 am: 1. Parcel No. 3087 Trapiche Road, near the New Bridge, Santa Elena, Cayo District:

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(Being a 2 storey concrete structure [2,080 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [1 part bath + living/dining area] Second Floor: [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining & kitchen] situate in Buena Vista Village, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mrs. Florencia Pott) Parcel No. 234/1 San Andres/Ranchito Village, Corozal District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Andres/Ranchito Village 1 234/1 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [1,702 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/kitchen] Second Floor: [1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living room] situate in Ranchito Village, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mr. Fernando Chan) Parcel No. 682 Libertad Village, Corozal District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Libertad Village 1 682 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [3,335 sq. ft.] Ground Floor: [2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/kitchen] Second Floor: [incomplete], situate in Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Heraan Botes) Parcel No. 552 Libertad Village, Corozal District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Libertad Village 1 552 (Being Building No. 1: 2 storey structure with [2,862 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor: concrete and contains 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen area + laundry room and porch. Second Floor: is wooden [4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom and porch area]. Building No. 2 mixed structure with [672 sq. ft.] [3 bedrooms + kitchen/dining/living] situate in Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Emilio & Mrs. Melva Sarmiento (Emilia & Baldominio Montejo) Parcel 156 Concepcion Village, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Belmopan 20 7893 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry & storage] and lot [605.772 S.M.] situate at No. 106 Scholar Avenue, University Heights, Belmopan, Cayo District, the Freehold property of Mr. John F. Chitungo) 2. Parcel No. 3087 Trapiche Road, near the New Bridge, Santa Elena, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Santa Elena/Cayo 23 3087 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + incomplete addition] and lot [450.526 S.M.] situate on Trapiche Road, near the New Bridge, Santa Elena Cayo District, the Freehold property of Mr. Amir Ayala) 3. 0.563 Acre along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Cayo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 0.563 acre situate along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Cayo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

(Being three buildings: A concrete bungalow structure [1,092 sq. ft.]; A two storey concrete house [1825 sq. ft.]; An elevated timber structure [375 sq. ft.] and lot [0.563 acre] situate along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Ruben Dario Lopez) 4. Parcel No. 2427/1 Ontario Village, Cayo District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Society Hall 24 2427/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,218 sq. ft.] 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room] situated in Ontario Village, Cayo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Humberto & Mrs. Shelmadine Patt) Parcel No. 2503 Shawville, Kontiki Area, San Ignacio, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Concepcion Village 1 156 (Being a vacant lot [961.21 S.M.] situate in Concepcion Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Ms. Marcelina Pineda (deceased, surety for Mr. Jose Pech) Orange Walk District

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Ignacio South 23 2503 (Being a vacant lot [464.698 S.M] four miles from downtown San Ignacio situated in the Kontiki Area, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Manuel & Mrs. Amy Leiva) ***********************Corozal & Orange Walk Districts Properties ********************** At Unit 4 Corner Belize-Corozal & San Antonio Roads, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District on Monday 22nd October 2018 at 1:30 pm: 1. No. 3 Fourth Avenue, Corozal Town, Corozal District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Corozal Central 1 62 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure [1,650 sq. ft.] 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining & kitchen situate at No. 3 Fourth Avenue, Corozal Town, the freehold property of Mr. Albertico Gongora) Parcel 539/1 Santa Clara Village, Corozal District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Santa Clara 1 539/1 Being a bungalow concrete structure with [361 sq. ft.] 1 bedroom with living area situate in Santa Clara Village, Corozal Town, the leasehold property of Mr. Jorge Moralez) Parcel No. 57/1 Buena Vista Village, Corozal District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Douglas North 1 157 & 158 (Being vacant corner Lot No. 158 [1045.159 S.M.] and vacant Lot 157 [1040.57 S.M.] situate in Douglas North, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Erica Cabral) Parcels 514, 515 & 516 Indian Hill East, Orange Walk

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Indian Hill East 4 514, 515 & 516 (Being 3 vacant Lots [1719.02 S.M.] state situate in Indian Hill East, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Ishwar Mahbubani) ***********************San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Properties***************************** In front Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District on Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at 10:00 am: 1. Parcel No. 2094 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 2094 (Being a 2 storey timber structure [1,920 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor – contains 4 single bedroom apartments with living/dining & kitchen area. Second Floor – Is a single-family residence 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and Verandah area situated in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Mr. Mario Garcia) 2. Parcel No. 2112 DFC Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

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(Being a 3 storey concrete structure with [7,040 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor – contains rental units totaling 5 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms + 5 living/dining/kitchen areas + a store and an internet café; 2nd Floor - single family residence which contains 5 bedrooms + 2 part bathrooms + 5 full bathrooms + 5 living/dining/kitchen areas & 3rd Floor – contains rental units- 3 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen area and a bar situated in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Mr. Thomas Santos/Santos Constructions) 3. Parcel No. 3610 Corner DFC and San Pablo Streets, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

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REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 1329 (Being a timber & concrete 1 1/2 storey structure [Ground Floor: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, First Floor: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen] and lot [555.3248 S.Y.] situate at Parcel No. 1329 Banak Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Oscar Reyes and Ms. Karen Reyes) Block No. 365B Mile 13/14 Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District:

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All that piece or parcel of land being Block No. 365B comprising 19.76 acres situate between Miles 13 & 14 on the North side of the Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being 19.76 acres of vacant land between Miles 13 & 14 North side Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Carlos Acosta) Lot No. 54 Hummingbird Community Village, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 3610 1/2 (Being a 1 storey wooden/cement mix structure [2,128 sq. ft.] Ground Floor - contains 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room and porch area; Second Floor - 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + porch] situate in DFC Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Mr. Fitz-Gerald Brown & Ms. Rhonda Crichton) Parcel No. 4356, 2 miles North of Boca Del Rio Bridge, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 4356 (Being Lot containing 2.06 acres 2 miles North of Boca Del Rio Bridge San Pedro. The freehold property of Messrs. Island Mini Mart (Mr. Nafez Obeid) ********************Stann Creek & Toledo Districts Properties *********************** In front Messrs. Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. No. 10 St. Vincent Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District on Thursday 25th October 2018 at 11:00 am: ************************Stann Creek District************************ 1. Lot No. 80 Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 80 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a mix concrete & plycem house [4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and Lot No. 80 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Rodrick R. Parham) 2. Parcel No. 1980 Placencia, Stan Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Armando Coye) 10. Lot No. 53 Hummingbird Community Village, Stann Creek District:

(The leasehold property of Mr. Pedro Guerra) 11. Lot No. 38 Sarawee Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Nicholi Fernandez) 12. Lot No. 246 Silk Grass Village Extension, Stann Creek District:

(The leasehold property of Mr. Felix Galeana Jr. & Ms. Sarita Bol) 13. Block No. 548 & 553 Southside Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 9 ½ Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 1980 (Being a parcel of land situate 2 lots west of the football field in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Gwendolyn Garcia) 3. Lots Nos. 42 and 43, Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcels of land being Lot Nos. 42 and 43, Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot situate at Lots Nos. 42 and 43, Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold properties of Ms. Ycela Cuthkelvin) 4. Lot No. 44 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 44 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant Lot situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ycela Cuthkelvin) 5. Lot No. 238 Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 238 situated along the Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + front deck and lot [.] situate along the Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek, the freehold property of Ms. Tanya M. Chavarria.)

6. Lot No. 400 Savannah Road, Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 400 situate along Savannah Road, Independence Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a two storey concrete structure containing Ground Floor: Pharmacy and consultation facility + 6 bedrooms + 6 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen + enclosed courtyard + carport + front verandah ; First Floor: 12 one bedroom units with bathrooms + residence 3 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [640.165 S.M.] situate along Savannah Road, Independence Village, Stann Creek District. The freehold property of Ms. Maria J. Rodriguez ) 7. Parcel No. 1329 Banak Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

The freehold property of Mr. John McDougal and Ms. Jennifer McDougal) 14. Block No. 554 & 555 Southside Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 9 ½ Stann Creek District:

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(The freehold properties of Mr. John McDougal and Ms. Jennifer McDougal) Parcel No. 444 Cedar Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 444 (Being a two storey concrete commercial/residential building [4092 sq. ft] [Ground Floor: commercial space + storage + ½ bathroom; First Floor: 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living + dining + kitchen + porch + balcony + roof access; laundry/utility room] and lot [445.85 SM] situate at No. 543 Cedar Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ivan Ramos) 16. Parcel No. 657 near the Melinda Road, Dangriga, Stann Creek District

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga North 31 657 (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house [2,220 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor - 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered verandah; First Floor 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + balcony and lot [754.546 S.M.] situate near the Melinda Road, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Carol Aranda) 17. Parcel No. 24/1 Dangriga North Area, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 24/1 (Being a elevated concrete dwelling house [1,524 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [371.463 S.M.] situate in Dangriga North Area, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the leasehold property of Ms. Delsia Aranda) 18. Lot No. 109 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

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bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [841.073 S.M.] situate at Lot No. 2 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Cardinal Smith (Deceased) 4. 147.228 Acres San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. David Saravia) 19. Lot No. 5 south of the Stann Creek Valley Road, Hoffman Estate, Pomona, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Santiago Acosta and Ms. Nelia Acosta) 20. Parcel No. 1262 Corner Salmwood Road and Pine Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 1262 (Being a elevated concrete dwelling house [1,600 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + laundry and lot [571.980 S.M.] situate at Corner Salmwood Road and Pine Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Leron Cayetano) 21. Lot No. 132 situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

All that parcel of land being 147.228 acres situate in the San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District, bounded and described in plan 717 of 200 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a 2 storey concrete structure + traditional Mayan kitchen + recreational facility + storage/utility area and private water system situate in San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Marcial Mess) 5. Lot 153 Hopeville, Toledo District:

All that piece of land being Lot No. 153 situate in Hopeville Village, Toledo District. (Being a two storey mixed use structure [4,620 sq ft.], Ground Floor - contains 4 bedrooms + 2 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room and study area + verandah + covered carport; Second Floor - serves as a restaurant facility with all amenities.

The freehold property of Laverne Williams) 6. Parcel No. 12B Jacintoville, Toledo:

(The freehold property of Mr. Eduardo Saravia) 22. Lot No. 143 situate in Maya Mopan Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Narciso Tush) 23. Lot No. 66B Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Ray C. Ogaldez) 24. Lots Nos. 125 & 64 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

All That piece and parcel of land situate along the San Antonio/Punta Gorda Road, Jacintoville, Toledo District containing 5 Acres being parcel 12B Toledo Registration Section TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant parcel containing 5 Acres situate the San Antonio/Punta Gorda Road, Jacintoville, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Lavern Williams) 7.

Parcel No. 793 West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 793 (Being a two storey concrete building [5,640 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [668.896 S.M.] situate on West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Aurelio Oliva) 8. 4,743.16 S.Y. Jacinto Village, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Michael Hobbs) 25. Lot No. 66 situate in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District:

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(The freehold property of Mr. Gerald Williams Sr.) Parcel No. 272 A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Gerald Peters) 26. Lot No. 63 situate in Pomona Village (Del Oro Site), Stann Creek District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Roy Tillett) ************************Toledo District Properties************************* 1. Parcel No. 614 Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 614 (Being two 2 storey mix use structure and a small timber frame structure. Building 1 Ground floor: Restaurant + Kitchen + Bathroom; First Floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen; Building #2 Ground floor; Business Area + 1 bathroom; First Floor: 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom; Building #3: occupied as a store and land [824.79 S.Y.] situate on Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Carlos Galvez) 2. 17 Acres 2 rods 14 poles of developed land situate along the Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being 17 acres 2 rods 14 poles of land situate on the left ascending the Punta Gorda/ San Antonio Road, Toledo District Belize, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + front Bar/restaurant facility situate on the left ascending the Punta Gorda/ San Antonio Road, Toledo District, the freehold properties of Mr. Derrick D. Williams and Mr. Roy Williams) 3. Lot No. 2 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 272 (Being a vacant lot [408.277 S.M.] situate on A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Anne Neal) 10. Parcel No. 1925 Govel Morgan Street, Punta Gorda, Toldeo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1925 (Being a concrete elevated house foundation and lot situate Govel Morgan Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Roland Tun.) 11. 0.64 Acre Jacintoville, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Messrs. Pete & NJ’s Trucking) 12. Lot No. 4 Big Falls Village, Toledo District:

(The leasehold property of Mr. Juan De Dios Poom) 13. Parcel No. 548 West Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 548 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [840 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered porch and lot [646.116 S.M.] situate on West Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Glen Enriquez & Mr. Lloyd Enriquez) 14. 1041.510 S.M. San Antonio Village, Toledo District:

All THAT piece or parcel of land containing 841.073 square meters being Lot No. 2 situated West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete

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(The freehold property of Mr. Juan Ich and Mr. Jesus Ich) 15. Lot No. 100 Hopeville Village, Toledo District:

50.00 Acres Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Ms. Priscilla Graham and Mr. Dennis Moore) 26. Parcel No. 1287 Panpana Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo:

(The freehold property of Ms. Maria Roches) 16. Parcel No. 991/2 Corner West & Kiskadee Streets, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1287 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,504 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [479.020 S.M.] situate on Panpana Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Dennis Williams and Ms. Deborah Westby)

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 991/2 (Being a two storey multifamily dwelling house [1920 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + verandah; First Floor: Rental Units 4 bedrooms (2 of which equipped with private bathrooms) other 2 shared bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot situate corner West & Kiskadee Streets, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Ms. Nora Garay and Mr. Oliver Garay) 17. Block 41 Main road leading to Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. Marcel Jacobs) 18. Lot No. 31 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Ms. Cupertina Teul) 19. Parcel No. 990 Kiskadee Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 990 (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house [2027 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [767.000 S.M.] situate Kiskadee Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Ana Arzu) 20. Parcel No. 926 Far West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 926 (Being and elevated dwelling house [932 sq. ft.] + Shed [449 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [533.33 S.Y.] situate on Far West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Rene Pennell) 21. Lot No. 157 Forest Home Village Extension, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Mr. David Duncan) 22. Parcel No. 907 North end of Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 907 (Being an incomplete two storey dwelling house [4,066 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 3 bedrooms + 3 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor incomplete] and lot 721.176 S.M.] situate on the north end of Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Phillipa Williams) 23. Parcel No.737 Alejandro Vernon Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

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VACANCY AT ST. LUKE HOSPITAL A vacancy exists at St. Luke Hospital in Belmopan for a full time Physician Specialist - Radiologist Requirements: • Medical Doctor specialized in Radiology • 5 years or more of experience as specialist in active practice • Fluent in English and Spanish Please submit your CV (in English) and two letters of recommendation before 31st of October, 2018 to: Manager St Luke Hospital # 3 Mountain View Boulevard Belmopan, Belize Ph-501-822-2379 Email:stlukehospitalbze@gmail.com

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

HRCU will at the expiration of three months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below.

ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

SCHEDULE REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 737 (Being a 2 storey concrete/timber commercial/residential building containing business space on the ground floor [1,721 sq. ft.] and single family residence on the first floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen [1338 sq. ft.] and lot 713.33 S.Y. situate on Alejandro Vernon Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Giovani Foster) 24. Parcel No. 1789/1on Santa Maria Street, Indianville Area , Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 365.612 square metres being Parcel 3149, Block 16 in the Caribbean Shores/Belize Registration Section situate at No. 1 Belona Street, Belize City, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of VICTOR SEYMOUR VASSEL. DATED this 27th day of September 2018

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1789/1 (Being an incomplete 2 storey concrete dwelling house, Ground floor 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 30% completed and lot [464.576 S.M.] situate on Santa Maria Street, Indianville Area, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Antonio Teul)

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

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Trump amenaza con retirar fondos de ayuda a Honduras si caravana sigue a EEUU

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Migrantes hondureños fueron registrados el lunes a su llegada a la frontera de Agua Caliente, en donde la Policía de Guatemala les impidió el paso, en Chiquimula (Guatemala). EFE

Advirtió que “no se dará más dinero ni ayuda a Honduras, con efecto inmediato”

La Prensa.hn 16 Octubre 2018 Washington.

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó este martes con retirar “de inmediato” los fondos de ayuda que su país proporciona a Honduras si la caravana hondureña de migrantes que salió el sábado no se detiene antes de llegar a territorio estadounidense. “¡EE.UU. ha informado firmemente al presidente de Honduras (Juan Orlando Hernández) que si la gran Caravana de personas que se dirige a EE.UU. no se detiene y regresa a Honduras, no se dará más dinero ni ayuda a Honduras, con efecto inmediato!”, advirtió Trump en su cuenta oficial de Twitter.

Más de un millar de hondureños buscan lle-

gar indocumentados a EEUU El sábado, alrededor de un millar de hondureños, entre hombres, mujeres y niños, comenzaron una caravana que salió desde San Pedro Sula, en el norte de Honduras, con

la idea de llegar a Estados Unidos, incluso a Canadá, aduciendo razones de seguridad y la busca de mejores condiciones de vida.

Desde México, el Gobierno recordó que los migrantes

Policías acusados por soborno conocerán fallo este martes

Se trata de elementos acusados de integrar red de sobornos. El juez que conoce la causa convocó a las partes a la 1:00 PM El Heraldodiario@elheraldo.hn Tegucigalpa Honduras: Lunes 15 Octubre 2018 Los miembros de la Policía Nacionaldetenidos la semana anterior y acusados de asociación ilícita y cohechoconocerán este martes el fallo que se dictará durante la culminación de la audiencia inicial en el Juzgado de Letras Penal de la capital.

Tras varias horas de evacuación de la carga probatoria, la autoridad judicial determinó citar a las partes a la 1:00 PM para emitir la resolución en este caso de uniformados y exelementos policiales que formaban parte de una red que cobraba sobornos a ganaderos.

Los agentes del orden Mayron Nohamed Ibarra Sánchez, José Elías Bustillo Carías y José Rolando Chávez son los acusados en este caso, a quienes se les capturó y posteriormente se les dictó el pasado miércoles detención judicial en audiencia de declaración de imputado, siendo remitidos al Centro Penitenciario Nacional de Támara (CPNT).

Mientras que el policía Juan José Hernández Flores corrió con la misma suerte y, pese a que no fue detenido como los demás, este decidió entregarse de forma voluntaria a las autoridades el viernes pasado.

En la red de policías activos y depurados figura el comisionado Lorgio Oquelí Mejía Tinoco, que cobraba entre 10,000 a 15,000 lempiras

José Bustillo Carías fue detenido en La Paz, en Nacaome se capturó a José Rolando Chávez y el policía activo Mayron Ibarra Sánchez fue aprehendido en El Paraíso por cada contenedor que transportaba ganado proveniente de Nicaragua y que pasaba de contrabando a diario por Choluteca, conforme al requerimiento fiscal emitido y al cual tuvo acceso EL HERALDO. El oficial de la PN sigue prófugo de la justicia por lo que se emitió una alerta roja a la Policía Internacional (Interpol) para lograr su inmediata aprehensión. Asimismo, se encuentran en condición de fugitivos el excomisario José Alex Castellanos Miranda y los policías German Geovany Ponce, Sergio Hernán Baquedano Mejía y Mileydi Edinora Moreno Dávila.

La exesposa del oficial Oquelí

Mejía, Denisse Yamileth Morales, y su actual cónyuge, Wendy María Castro, ambas acusadas de lavado de activos, tienen orden de captura.

Tres de los imputados fueron llevados nuevamente al CPNT, a excepción de Bustillo Carías, quien quedó en el Primer Batallón de Infantería de las Fuerzas Armadas al haber fungido como autoridad dentro de la institución armada.

Los cuatro encausados deberán presentarse este día para conocer la resolución en la que podría decretarse el auto de formal procesamiento con prisión preventiva o medidas sustitutivas a la prisión por alguno de los ilícitos por los cuales se les acusan.

que quieran entrar en territorio mexicano deben hacerlo cumpliendo la legislación vigente y realizando los trámites que corresponda en los consulados.

En las últimas horas, entre 1.500 y 2.000 personas, incluyendo menores de edad, pasaron el punto fronterizo de Agua Caliente (Guatemala) y se dirigieron hacia otra ciudad guatemalteca, Esquipulas, donde pasaron la noche para continuar hoy su viaje.

EEUU estudia separar a menores de sus padres De acuerdo a información del diario The Washington Post, el Ejecutivo de Trump está estudiando medidas contra el colectivo de migrantes que se dirige a EE.UU., que implicarían de nuevo las separaciones de menores inmigrantes de los familiares que les acompañan al cruzar la zona limítrofe con México.

Con la amenaza de hoy al Gobierno hondureño, Trump intenta evitar que se repita la situación que se vivió en marzo pasado con otra caravana migrante que recorrió México para llegar a suelo estadounidense.

En ese caso, la ciudad mexicana de Tapachula fue el punto de inicio de un multitudinario grupo de migrantes centroamericanos que también partió rumbo a Estados Unidos con unos 1.200 participantes.

Pese a que esta iniciativa se repite cada año, en su última edición la caravana provocó momentos de tensión diplomática entre EE.UU. y México, después de que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, lanzara críticas contra ella y dijera que debía ser detenida antes de que llegara a su país.

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GUATEMALA DEBE ATENDER A MIGRANTES HONDUREÑOS Expertos consideran que Guatemala tiene la obligación de atender a personas que solicitan refugio o asilo

Guatemala: Prensa Libre 16 de Octubre de 2018 Analistas en temas de migración coinciden en que las autoridades de Guatemala no debieron cerrar la frontera de Agua Caliente a los migrantes hondureños que en caravana llegaron hasta ahí con la intención de continuar su viaje hasta EE. UU., y aseguran que el Estado tiene la obligación de escuchar sus peticiones y procesarlas.

Carlos Woltke, defensor de la Población Desarraigada y Migrante de la Procuraduría de los Derechos Humanos (PDH), afirmó que Guatemala ha firmado convenciones en derechos humanos, y además, que el Código de Migración establece el otorgamiento de asistencia humanitaria y el debido proceso a las personas que requieren de protección e incluso, facilitar el acceso a servicios de salud.

Cientos de hondureños que partieron de su país a pie el pasado sábado irrumpieron el paso fronterizo con Guatemala con la intención de atravesar el país hasta llegar a México y finalmente a EE. UU. La Dirección General de Migración (DGM) había informado que no se permitiría el ingreso de esa caravana porque se consideraba que podría atentar contra la seguridad nacional y porque es manipulada por intereses particulares.

Para Pedro Pablo Solares, analista en temas migratorios, el Gobierno

Expertos consideraron un error que el Gobierno quiera impedirles el paso a los migrantes hondureños. está obligado a acatar las leyes vigentes y respetar la integridad física de los migrantes hondureños y la unidad de las familias.

Lea al respecto: Caravana de migrantes hondureños debe cumplir la ley para entrar a México “Si se hace lo contrario se estarían violando sus derechos humanos, con interceptarlos o peor aún encarcelarlos”, precisó Solares.

Ambos expertos criticaron la postura de la DGM de haber cerrado las fronteras.

“Lo que nos informaron es que Migraciónprácticamente cerró las puertas y dejó que la gente pasara lo que es una actitud que no ayuda al bienestar de los migrantes”, afirmó Woltke.

Añadió que Migración no es solo es el ente encargado de llevar el control administrativo del flujo migratorio, sino también una entidad para identificar las

necesidades de las personas que migran, y determinar si el Estado debe plantear alguna medida de protección.

“Al cerrar las oficinas lo que se origina es una condición de irregularidad porque no permitieron que las personas se avocaran al procedimiento administrativo para ingresar o hacer una petición”, precisó Woltke, quien afirmó que se debió haber atendido a las personas caso por caso para lo cual se pudo haber movilizado más delegados de Migración “así como movilizaron a muchos policías”.

Solares explicó que el Gobierno de Guatemala está en la obligación de abordar la migración con una perspectiva del respeto a los derechos humanos y de comprender a los ciudadanos de países vecinos que se ven forzados migrar.

“En cambio lo que vimos es el gobierno continúa con una política restrictiva

Niegan visas de cortesía a investigadores de la Cicig de casos FCN, La Línea y Alejos El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores revocó y denegó visas de cortesía a investigadores de la Comisión Internacional contra la Impunidad en Guatemala (Cicig) Guatemala: Prensa Libre 16 de Octubre de 2018 Una de esas visas corresponde a la del investigador italiano Vicenzo Caruso, quien dio seguimiento al caso de financiamiento electoral ilícito del partido oficial, FCN-Nación. Aunque recibió la visa de cortesía el pasado 18 septiembre, le fue revocada luego de exponer ante la Comisión Pesquisidora del Congreso que da seguimiento al antejuicio contra Jimmy Morales.

Se denegó la visa de cortesía a César Rincón, abogado que representaba a la comisión en los casos IGSS-Pisa y Botín Registro de la Propiedad, en el cual están involucrados Sammy y José Manuel Morales, hermano e hijo del presidente. Rincón es colombiano-canadiense y lleva más de 10

Representantes de Cicig acudieron al Congreso el pasado 2 de octubre para presentarse ante la Comisión Pesquisidora años de trabajar en la Cicig.

A Luis Fernando Orozco, investigador responsable del caso La Línea y mandatario de Cicig en el caso de financiamiento electoral ilícito de FCN-Nación, también se le

denegó la visa. Él es colombiano y lleva más de 10 años de trabajo en el ente internacional.

También se denegó las visas a Yilen Osorio, quien estuvo a cargo de la investigación del caso Traficantes de influencias, en la que

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de la migración utilizando el Instituto Nacional de Migración, que fue planeado como una entidad de respeto a los derechos humanos, como una entidad de restricción de la migración”, afirmó.

Derecho a asilo Según Juan Luis Carbajal, secretario ejecutivo de la Pastoral de Movilidad Humana de la Conferencia Episcopal, la vida de muchos de los migrantes hondureños podría estar en peligro y podrían estar en necesidad de requerir asilo o refugio, por lo tanto, Guatemala estaría en obligación de iniciar esos procesos en cumplimiento con acuerdos internacionales que el país ha ratificado.

No obstante, Carbajal calificó la situación de “delicada” debido a que se ha escuchado que la movilización podría estar motivada por intereses, incluso políticos.

“El asunto necesita un abordaje muy completo porque puede que alguien se esté beneficiando de alguna manera, incluso políticos que pueden estar utilizando a estas personas”, señaló Carbajal.

Sin pronunciarse Horas antes de que la caravana irrumpiera en la frontera de Agua Caliente, la DGMsostenía que no dejarían ingresar ninguno de sus integrantes; debido, entre otras razones, a que se tenía conocimiento de que el grupo es manipulado por “personas que tienen malas intenciones”, aunque no contaba con evidencias como para hacer una denuncia.

Sin embargo, después del incidente la portavoz de la DGM, Alejandra Mena, no respondió a los requerimientos de información.

La Cancillería había emitido un comunicado en el cual manifestaba que respeta el derecho humano de toda persona a migrar; sin embargo, exhortaba a que la migración se llevara a cabo de forma segura, ordenada y regular. se señala al diputado Felipe Alejos, Se le denegó la visa asimismo a Roque Veliz, investigador uruguayo que participa en el caso contra Blanca Stalling, magistrada de la Corte Suprema de Justicia separada del cargo.

Luego de que se diera a conocer el caso de corrupción en Quetzaltenango, se denegó la visa a la coordinadora y al investigador financiero de la sede de Cicig en ese departamento.

Estas son visas de cortesía, no trabajo, por lo tanto, los funcionarios pueden seguir prestando sus funciones al ente internacional como expertos en misión de Naciones Unidos, en el marco del derecho internacional público, informó una fuente.

Evalúan acciones En un comunicado, la Cicig afirma que la Cancillería no ha informado cuál es el motivo que fundamenta su decisión.

El ente internacional lamentó la decisión y afirma que estudiará las acciones a seguir con el objetivo de preservar el cumplimento del acuerdo firmado entre Guatemala y Naciones Unidas.

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2018

THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND CARIBBEAN SEA, THE POT THAT TROPICAL STORMS LOVE

By Dr. Pedro Villegas I. Background The death and destruction caused by tropical storms and hurricanes are a stark reminder of coastal communities’ vulnerability to natural hazards and of the need to draw lessons from such events to minimize their impact both on people, the economy and the environment.

In the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea alone, an average of twenty named tropical storms form every year, 6 to 8 become hurricanes and between 2 and 3 become major destructive hurricanes, with winds exceeding 180 km/h.

II. Discussion Last week we witnessed the devastation caused by Category 4 Hurricane Michael in Florida, USA, the strongest tropical storm of present season. The preliminary damages surveyed indicate 20 regrettable and avoidable deaths, millionaire loses that include houses and business destroyed. The amount of stress that people are in, not just from losing everything, but not having phones, power, food, water, puts a huge toll on the emotional factor of people stuck in these houses. The summary of the 20 deaths that have been blamed on this powerful storm are as follow: ten in Florida, three in North Carolina, one in Georgia and six in Virginia, whereas hundreds of people are still missing. What is coming next is those missing citizens families are getting frustrated.

In October 2016, the Category 5 Hurricane Matthew struck the Caribbean Country of Haiti with winds at over 240 km/h, killing more than 500 people, destroying nearly 200,000 homes, schools and hospitals, and leaving 1,5 million people in need of humanitarian aid. Hurricane Matthew was responsible for the worst humanitarian crisis in that country since the 2010 earthquake.

To this day, in that country, people are struggling to rebuild their livelihoods, as most productive assets such as crops and livestock were wiped out by the storm.

If recent Hurricane Michael caused such devastation in a Developed Country like USA, just imagine the consequences of similar storm hitting Belize? We must expect consequences similar to Haiti.

Hurricanes are the most powerful storms in the Earth’s atmosphere. The storms have different names depending on where they take place. Scientists call all these storms tropical cyclones. Specialists describe tropical cyclones as huge weather “engines” that use warm, moist air as fuel. They can

only form over warm, tropical waters near the equator. A tropical cyclone develops when warm moist air near the surface of the ocean rises. This creates an area of unusually low air pressure. As the storm spins faster, what is called an “eye” of the storm develops at its center. This is a calm area of very low pressure. Higher pressure air from above flows down into the eye.

Our country, whose territory occupies 8867 square miles, is one of the most vulnerable to natural disasters including hurricanes, floods and earthquakes.

The Global Climate Risk Index 2018, identified Central America and the Caribbean as the region in the planet that are most affected by the impacts of weather-related events in the world.

Since one of the most intensive months into present hurricane season are coming, please take note of the most important Hurricane Safety Checklist: • Food and water: ready-toeat canned meats, fresh fruits & vegetables; canned juices; staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices); high energy foods; vitamins; food for infants; powdered milk; comfort/stress foods, etc.

• Tools and supplies: non-electric can opener; utility knife; small canister fire extinguisher, tube tent, etc.

• Sanitation, clothing and bedding: personal hygiene items, garbage bags, chlorine bleach, etc.

• Battery-operated radio such as flashlights and extra batteries.

• Mess kits, paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils.

• First aid kit and non-prescription drugs; • Possessions and documents, cash and checks.

From the energetic point of view, while solar photovoltaic

systems can provide lower-cost energy, and are more reliable than imported fuels, they are not foolproof in the face of major natural disasters. Our main hydro-power plants have been fortunately not damaged by the hurricanes which could be leading to a loss of nearly 70% of Belize’s energy generation capacity.

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, raging tropical storms continue to threaten the wellbeing of millions around the world. The lessons learned from previous 2016 and 2017 hurricane seasons

need to be integrated into lessons learned to prevent extensive damages during the rest of 2018 season. Government of Belize must integrate hurricane resilience into its larger plans for both Climate Change adaptation and as a transition towards energy independence, mainly through solar power systems.

III. Conclusions It is imperative that we continue working to improve our effective response to natural disasters such as industrial and human-induced accidents. Since the start of this century, the world has experienced more than 2,500 disasters and 40 major conflicts which have affected more than two billion people. The casualties arising from the most recent storms Michel and Florence are yet another reminder of governments, businesses and communities to integrate disaster-risk reduction and to promote environmental cooperation to minimize the harmful effects of environmental degradation on human well-being.

You can reach your own conclusions.

God bless Belize.

NOTICE In The Matter of The International Business Companies Act (Chapter 270) AND In The Matter of Paradise Villas Limited in voluntary Liquidation, members’ winding up and dissolution.

TAKE NOTICE that Paradise Villas Limited is in dissolution.

The date of Commencement of the dissolution is The 04th October, 2018.

The liquidator is Emanuel Rivera Limited of 5827 Corner of Graduate Crescent & Bachelor Avenue, Belize City, Belize Dated this 11th day of October, 2018 EMANUEL RIVERA LIMITED Liquidator

NOTICE International Business Companies Act (Chapter 270) TAKE NOTICE that KEYCO INCORPORATED has been dissolved and has been struck off the Register.

Dated this 06th day of October, 2018 EMANUEL RIVERA LIMITED Liquidator FINAL NOTICE

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2018

TEACHER FACE-OFF U.D.P FIRING SQUAD AGAIN J. Alexander Bennett in the preface of his book Education in Belize wrote that “what history has shown is that while education may empower a nation it is also true that for education to empower the nation, its growth and development are dependent on the value that is given to it by the nation.”

Bennet went on further drawing on John, I. Goodland’s book, In Praise of Education written in 1997, stating, “a society should be investing in schools protected from the erosion of their public purpose…”

That purpose is being eroded by consistent UDP political interference.

The unilateral decision by Lisel Alamilla to fire the teachers at Claver (now reinstated) is clear indication of a politically manipulated, top heavy administration.

The tearing at the fabric of education and its intended purpose.

Seemingly, Belize’s educational system has not come full circle since the establishment of formal education and the introduction of the Jeanes Teacher System circa the late 1920’s This program was funded by the Carnegie Corporation by the name of philanthropist Anna T. Jeanes.

Recently, there has been a continuous frothing of issues confronting the Ministry of Education. It began with the firing of Doctor Mckay from the Gwen Lizarraga High School and lately the subsequent firing of some nine teachers.

In 2016, dubbed as the Valentine Day Massacre by Doctor Dorian Barrow, 1,300 teachers faced Ministry of Education firing squad. Things came to a head resulting in a mass protest organized by the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) with the participation by the People’s United Party (PUP) and the Leader Honorable John Briceno and Civil Society. The chant “Redundancy, Restructure, Retrenchment, Different names – one game!” exploded in the streets of the Old Capital.

In my opinion, the government has found itself strapped for cash and the easy solution, to the trail of discontent on the part of the teachers, is to

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force them on the UDP chopping block.

Since taking office in 2008 it has become a proven fact that the UDP’s lack the wherewithal to manage the state of affairs of the jewel.

In 2015 the government, under the leadership of Dean Barrow, received some US $35 million from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) with an additional US $461,000 grant. The monies were earmarked for the development of education across Belize.

The primary purpose was to finance the construction of 35 new schools. Curiously, the charlatan that Sedi gave a magnanimous portrayal of the contribution by the UDP in the area of education.

The 35 schools mentioned by Sedi Elrington at the United Nations (UN) as well as future implementation regarding areas in education mimic the very purpose that funding in 2015 intended to achieve. Heights of deceit!

The Minister of Education, Patrick Faber, should be questioned on the status of the 2015 CDB monies. Additionally, was the goal in the Belize Education Sector Strategy 2011-2016 geared to the sustainable growth and development achieved?

Clearly, it was not. The 35 schools that were supposed to be built in 2015 have not been built. Considering the many existing complaints encompassing the entire education spectrum the development of a school’s maintenance and policy plan, the implementation of a public education and communication strategy is still not a reality which was objective about 2011-2016 targeted strategy.

Belize’s education system needs an urgent revamping so that the true purpose of education can be realized. That purpose being “educating of persons committed to a society that nurture its members. Virtuous societies sustain education that educates individuals to be virtuous societies … the grateful citizen gives back to nurturing society.”

Only then will education truly empower the nation – Belize.

Hilly Bennett Voice of the Common Man

BELIZE DISTRICT INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSING NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the General Public that the Board will convene on, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 for its Fourth Quarterly Meeting at the Belize City Hall Conference Room for Belize City and Out District Applications at 10:30a.m. to 12:00 noon.

• • • • • • • • • • •

Vessel License Application Hotel Application Membership Application Night Club Application Publican General Application Beer Application Malt & Cider Application Convenience Store Restaurant Application Publican Special Application Shop License Application

All proprietors of establishments, seeking to obtain a Liquor License, are required to bring one of the following form of identification: Passport, Driver’s License, Social Security or Voters ID. In addition, those who fail to attend these meetings will be required to submit payments of $100.00 to facilitate a special convening of the Board.

Gilroy Usher, Sr. and the PUP

Port Loyola Committee Annual Clean-up Campaign in Port Date: Monday October 29, 2018

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Place: Freedom Street Extension opposite Port Loyola Library Join us with your spades, rakes, machetes, and weed eaters.

Mek we clean up we area together.

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THINKING OUT LOUD BY: KEVIN BERNARD

I was blown away by the news coming out of the Belize City Council on Wednesday, and after I thought about it I realized that maybe I shouldn’t have been that surprised. According to reports, a businesswoman from Belmopan who has a contract with the Council to supply garbage bags just happened to leave an envelope with $2500 on the desk of the City Administrator and walked away. She refused to take it when it was brought to her attention, I hear.

Just like that, $2500 in $50 bills stuffed in an envelope and left on the desk of a senior official at the Council.

I don’t know whether it was intended as some sort of incentive. I don’t know if it was intended as a bribe of some sort. I don’t know if it was intended as some sort of kickback. Maybe the businesswoman had just won big at Boledo and felt like just giving a gift to a random person. None of us is naïve. We know that an envelope full of cash in this day and age, in the circumstances in which it was left, isn’t anything above-board.

I take this opportunity, right off the top, to salute the Mayor of Belize City, Bernard Wagner, for his actions. He returned that money to sender after recording the serial numbers so there could be no accusation of any sort against the Council. That is what a man of integrity and honour does. And I applaud him. I also must recognize the actions of the City Administrator, who brought the matter to his attention immediately. That took the sort of character and honesty and integrity which we desperately need, but don’t see enough of, especially in the realm of politics.

I am a politician. This is my third term as Mayor, and I plan to represent my people in the House of Representatives very soon. And I am tired of the hustling, and tired of the corruption.

If I am so tired of it, I can only imagine how our Belizean people feel, especially those who have to work hard every day just to get by, to put food on their ta-

bles, to send their children to school and to make a decent living. Every time there is corruption in government, it hurts our people. Every time money goes into somebody’s pocket, it is money that could have been used to better the lives of our people. It has to end.

I find it incredible that there is hustling in basically every single office in government. And nobody seems to want to do anything about it.

To get a meeting with a Minister, an investor has to pay big money. The bulk of that money goes to the Minister, and the balance goes to a middleman who is put in place to carry out these transactions. It is ridiculous. But it is all over – in every department. It is so pervasive that it has become commonplace. People now know that if you need to get something done, you have to grease somebody’s palm.

You need to slip something into somebody’s pocket so you can get your birth certificate. If you’re not willing to pay, you will never see your land document. But if you do, it is found in a matter of minutes.

You know what is interesting? What happened in the Mayor’s office in Belize City shouldn’t be a big deal.

The fact that he refused to take money from anybody shouldn’t raise anybody’s eyebrows. But it does. The Mayor and his City Administrator did the right thing, and it comes as a surprise because we have gotten too used to the wrong things being done.

That is what is shameful.

I commit here and now, as I have done many times before, that I will do everything in my power to change the status quo. Our people deserve much better from all of us, from our current leaders and from those who want to lead. Let’s work together to bring integrity back into politics, and into governance. I know that we can do it.

2018

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

HRCU will at the expiration of three months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the Schedule below.

ALL offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing to Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited from whom full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained.

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 382.09 square metres being Parcel 1523, Block 31 in the Dangriga South Registration Section situate at Corner Sharp and Mahogany Streets, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of DANA MARIE JOSEPH. DATED this 12th day of October 2018 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 E-mail: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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

Date

OVERLAND SERVICES INC.

10th October, 2018

LUNIFOX CORPORATION

11th October, 2018

lcaza Belize Trust Corporation 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

VERDE OLIVA, INC.

5th October, 2018

Chartess International Corporation

11th October, 2018

THE XHARBOUR SOFTWARE LIMITED

12th October, 2018

Belize Corporate Services limited Registered Agent

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CRIME IN BELIZE El Crimen en Belice

By: Contributed The generally held belief is that to dissuade crime, governments must institute harsher punishments and stiffer penalties. This is the same outdated and useless model that led both the Hon. John Saldivar aided by Hon. Patrick Faber to institute a state of emergency in the South Side Belize City in September. After thirty days on time out, during which crime continued unabated, gang members are out once again. Instead of the peace and tranquility promised, Belize is now more than ever plagued by an all-out gang warfare.

Gresham Sykes in his book “Criminology” asserts that “certainty of punishment as a means of deterrence can be obtained not by punishing more harshly the few criminals who are caught, but by catching more criminals and making sure they are punished.”

A feat thus far proven impossible for Hon. Elodio Aragon to achieve then, as a top cop of the Police Department, and even now as the Minister of Police.

Reducing the incidence of crime in Belize is certainly well beyond the reach of these three stooges as evidenced by the abysmal conviction rates Belize has for major crimes. Harsher punishments and ruthless draconian methods and rogue task forces do little to deter crime because in Belize most crime goes undetected, criminals in the vast majority are not apprehended or brought before the courts, much less are they convicted and punished.

Those tough on crime approaches are intended only to appease the electorate that something is being done to provide for their safety and wellbeing.

It is cheap and superficial artifice used to lull the public into a false sense of security. Those harsher sentences will work only on those criminals that actually get caught, which from the numbers reported, are very few and in between.

To really reduce the incidence of crime, it is imperative that we increase the chances that criminals get caught.

A simple enough idea, one that the

Minister of Police should have found quite easy to come up with. To do that the effectiveness and efficiency of the Police Department must be improved. If the criminals are not getting caught and convicted, then the Police Department is not contributing to the reduction in crime.

That would be awful because it is kind of the job description.

Delroy Chuck in his book “Understanding Crime” states that “where justice is dispensed without fear or favour, where everyone is equal in the eyes of the law” then and only then can the justice system contribute to crime reduction and prevention. In Belize it is common knowledge that the justice system is not equal for all. Many inmates feel that they were convicted because they lacked resources and proper legal representation. In the recent round up of alleged gang members for instance, many were targeted simply because they lived on a particular street or neighborhood. They are especially bitter when others who commit similar infractions are dealt with differently because they are politically connected. Delroy Chuck further explains that unless the Police Department earns a reputation for successfully solving crime and convicting criminals, notwithstanding political ties or affluence, then there is no hope of reducing crime.

In Belize, corruption permeates all government departments and the Police are no exception. It is a daunting task ahead to significantly reduce crime. The Police Department will need to go after some pretty big fish to restore the public’s confidence and prove that they are serious about cleaning up their act.

This UDP government must realize that whatever is good for the goose is good for the gander. Charge Vega and Pitts for the monies pinched from the public purse and then worry about the desperate brother on the corner hustling to make ends meet so his family can eat.

NOTICE 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

POWER FINANCIAL LTD.

3rd October, 2018

Inna Samourgkanldou of Spyrou Kyprlanou 61, SK House, P.C. 4003, Llmassol, Cyprus

REALWOOD UNITED S.A.

10th October, 2018

Lida Marla Gavrllakl of 32 Krltls Str., P.C. 3087 Llmassol, Cyprus

TRENDY GROUP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

10th October, 2018

loannls loannou of 2 loannl Kapodlstrla Street, 2236 Nicosia, Cyprus

ALLISON GROUP LTD.

101h October, 2018

Christiana Georgiou of 22A Pavlou Llasldl, Archangelos, P.C. 2331, Nicosia, Cyprus

TALENT COMPANY LTD.

10th October, 2018

Merlos Christodoulou of 4, Annis Komnlnls Str., Solea Building, 8th floor, office 801, 1060 Nicosia, Cyprus

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

lcaza Belize Trust Corporation Limited

Registered Agent

Sigue Sin Remedio

La creencia generalmente sostenida es que para disuadir la delincuencia, los gobiernos deben imponer castigos más severos y sanciones más duras. Este es el mismo modelo anticuado e inútil que dirigiera al Honorable John Saldivar apoyado por el Honorable Patrick Faber para instituir un estado de emergencia en el lado sur de la ciudad de Belice en septiembre.

Después de treinta días de descanso, durante los cuales el crimen continuó sin cesar, los pandilleros volvieron a salir. En lugar de la paz y la tranquilidad prometida, Belice está ahora más que nunca plagado de una guerra de pandillas.

Gresham Sykes en su libro “Criminología” afirma que “la certeza del castigo como medio de disuasión puede obtenerse no castigando más duramente a los pocos criminales que son atrapados, sino capturando más criminales y asegurándose de que sean castigados”. Una hazaña hasta ahora imposible para el Hon. Elodio Aragón de lograr en aquel entonces, como un oficial superior del Departamento de policía, e incluso ahora como el Ministro de policía. Reducir la incidencia de la delincuencia en Belice está ciertamente mucho más allá del alcance de estos tres chiflados como lo demuestran las abismales tasas de convicción que Belice tiene por crímenes importantes. Los castigos más severos y los métodos draconianos y las fuerzas agresivas y despiadadas hacen poco para disuadir el crimen porque en Belice la mayoría del crimen no se detecta, los criminales en la gran mayoría no son detenidos ni llevados ante los tribunales, y mucho menos son condenados y castigados.

Esos enfoques duros de la delincuencia están destinados sólo a apaciguar al electorado que se está haciendo algo para garantizar su seguridad y bienestar. Es un artificio barato y superficial utilizado para adormecer al público en una sensación falsa de seguridad. Esas sanciones más duras sólo funcionarán en aquellos criminales que en realidad son atrapados, que de los números que salen a relucir, son muy pocos y distanciados.

Para reducir realmente la incidencia del crimen, es imperativo que aumentemos las probabilidades de que los criminales sean atrapados.

Es una idea bastante simple, una que el Ministro de Policía debería haber encontrado bastante fácil de adoptar. Para ello debe mejorarse la eficacia y eficiencia del Departamento de Policía. Si los criminales no están siendo atrapados y condenados, entonces el Departamento

de Policía no está contribuyendo a la reducción de la delincuencia. Eso sería horrible porque esa es una especie de descripción del trabajo.

Delroy Chuck en su libro “Understanding Crime” declara que “donde la justicia se dispensa sin temor ni favor, donde todo el mundo es igual a los ojos de la ley” entonces y sólo entonces puede el sistema de justicia contribuir a la reducción y prevención de la delincuencia. En Belice es de conocimiento común que el sistema de justicia no es igual para todos. Muchos reclusos sienten fueron condenados porque carecían de recursos y una representación legal y adecuada. En la reciente redada de presuntos miembros de pandillas, por ejemplo, muchos fueron objetivos simplemente porque vivían en una calle o vecindario en particular. Están especialmente resentidos porque otros que cometen infracciones similares son tratados de manera diferente porque están políticamente conectados. Delroy Chuck explica además que a menos que el Departamento de Policía se gane una reputación por resolver con éxito el crimen y condenar a los criminales a pesar de los lazos políticos o la afluencia, entonces no hay esperanza de reducir el crimen.

La corrupción permea todos los departamentos gubernamentales y la policía no es una excepción. Es una tarea con enormes desafíos por delante para reducir significativamente el crimen. El Departamento de Policía tendrá que ir tras algunos peces bastante gordos para restablecer la confianza del público y demostrar que son serios en el acto de poner orden en sus asuntos. Este gobierno UDP debe darse cuenta de que lo que es bueno para el ganso es bueno para la oca. Pónganle cargos criminales a Vega y Pitts por el dinero pellizcado del monedero público y luego preocúpense del hermano desesperado en la esquina esforzándose para sobrevivir y para que su familia pueda comer.

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