Belize Times September 15, 2019- New River in Crisis by Belize Times Press

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NEW RIVER IN CRISIS

The UDP cloaked as the Ministry of Environment/Department of the Environment is finally giving science a chance. After dragging their red feet and the people of Orange Walk through a foul month there are signs of action that sadly further exposes their slackness and negligence. They are cornered in an environmental cul-desac. One thousand children in a Primary School could NOT wait years for the New River to fix itself as had been touted by the Chief Environmental Officer, Martin Alegria. The UDP’s ineptitude to act had to be punched with a reason that they could not ignore—our future leaders missing classes. The New River crisis has been in the making for years now, yet ignored. This time it is Nature exposing another of the UDP’s inactions due to incompetence. Vintage UDP, the Minister(s) of the Environment are silent on this issue. Like other UDP scandals they would love to wake up tomorrow and find out that it was just a nightmare. But no, this is as real as it gets. We all know what happens when a UDP

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Continued from page 1 minister opens his or her mouth and break their gag order. The problem is that their ineptitude stretches further than their inability to explain themselves. Godwin Hulse and Omar Figueroa specifically cannot lead. The country has had enough of this incompetence. As critical as the New River crisis is and with Dorian in our hindsight, imagine if a natural disaster of a Bahamian level would come unto Belize. Dear God, NO! The UDP are nincompoops stumbling on their own feet, literally and figuratively. In a published interview earlier this month, the Chief Environmental Officer Martin Alegria said, “Yesterday I think I mentioned that we had prioritized that issue to the extent that this week we are doing some desktop exercise, gathering funding to address the immediate issues. One of them is the cleaning up of those dead fish smelling that’s causing the stench. That’s the first action. That should begin today or so through private sector assistance, but we have the funds for that. Then we are doing hopefully by Friday desktop exercise using Google Earth and so on to see where the key areas point sources to look at and then approach them in order for them to be part of the solution and of course we have the long term component. The long term, meaning next year, 2 years, 5 years from now. We need to have an action plan related specifically to the New River with all players; agricultural sector, tourism sector, local government town board and government entities so that we all have a common program which we are planning to develop and then having a financial sustainability plan to implement so that what happened this year, does not repeat itself, because we might be prepared as such in terms of preventing the amount going into the river in the case of summer time when the temperature are the hottest. What we have seen this year has been occurring over the past 10-15 years. It’s just that because of the heat, drought and the temperature of the water just exasperated it.” In his own words, this disaster had been years in the making but really he is saying that nothing has been done. They were waiting for the crisis to really happen for them to initiate the search of a plan. What is downright insulting to the Belizean taxpayer is that the environmental tax collected seems to be a nowhere in play. Why does the government have to ask Belize Nat-

ural Energy and Haney Farms for help when they collect millions for use specifically for situations like this? Martin Alegria definitely knows where funding goes and it is triple shameful that they need to BEG the private sector for help. This is a NO-NO at its loudest. He also spoke of using Google Earth to show key areas that point to sources. Really? So, they are using the strategy that students use in a classroom along with their teachers. Belize should be using direct on site visits as the Friends of the New River did along with satellite imagery. The people of Orange Walk deserve a rapid and long-lasting solution regardless of cost. Alegria further mentioned a long term component and belched out platitudes and some “common program.” This interview was in the first days of September and now we are heading directly to Independence Day with still no plan. After a few days off, the children of La Inmaculada School were back in school on September 11 right back to literally breathing in the New River disaster. Mayor Kevin helped with face masks for the children but the principal of the school admitted that not all the

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children are wearing them and that she feels it is of no use. BNE has placed a Hydrogen Sulfide(H2S) monitor on campus at the school. H2S at 500PPM and higher can be fatal. The levels around the river are way under 100PPM so this should not be an issue. The DOE actions will have at least three prongs: Aeration, Clean up of Litter/Dead Carcasses, and the addition of Aluminum sulphate, all to help with the stench. The relieving of the stench mostly involves the faster liberation of Hydrogen Sulphide and the addition of oxygen using Aerators. We must all understand that this is not a quick and fast solution. It is Science. The use of aerators is akin to a Hail Mary—namely a giant hope that relief will set in. The New River and all rivers are unique in and unto themselves, so it is wait and see. The Orange Walk District, in general, needs to know that their river will be alive for the foreseeable future. Orange Walkeños would love to again breathe clean air at every breath. What is the Long Term Plan? This concern is being dodged by the powers that be—the UDP. Why? Isn’t there enough revenue to pay for this New River environmental disaster? Again, the UDP is to blame due to their institutionalized sloppiness? One thing that is blatantly clear. The daily disposal of overheated/polluted water into the New River cannot be legal. If it is, then the Dean Barrow administration should quickly go to the National Assembly to “fix” it. The UDP are experts at attempting to fix contractual mistakes for their

BUSTED DRUG PLANE WITH ARRESTS Wednesday September 11, 2019 Four foreign nationals were arraigned on Wednesday afternoon in the Belize City Magistrate Court for drug trafficking. They are Mexican, Miguel Cruz Meseguer, 69 years old; Ecuadoran, Juan Pablo Larrea Cruz(English-speaker), 43 year old, and two Hondurans, Carlos Humberto Henriquez Gomez, 51-year-old and 30-year-old David Noe Orellana Discua. This is in connection with a drug bust that was made sometime early Monday morning near La Democracia Village, Belize District a few miles just off the George Price Highway on the Coastal Road. Acting on international intelligence, Police were able to intercept the King Air 200 Beechcraft that departed from Venezuela and detained the six foreign nationals. Police found at the scene 41 bales of cocaine equivalent to 1,210 parcels and weighing over 3000 pounds. The Mexican, Miguel Meseguer and the Equadorian, Juan Cruz, who were the pilot and co-pilot of the illegally landed aircraft, were

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also charged jointly with the offenses of abetment to the importation of a controlled drug, and landing an aircraft without the permission of the Minister of Aviation. During the operation a shootout ensued between police and the men where two were wounded. One of the wounded men told police one of his own men shot him and managed to escape. Those two men who are Honduran nationals have been identified as Allan Yovani Mejia Chirinos, 31-yearold and Norlan Jose Carrasco Lopez, 50-year-old. They are currently under heavy police guard at the Hospital and as soon as they are released they will be arraigned. According to police the men entered the country legally some days before September 9, 2019, by land through the Guatemala/Belize border. Channel 7 news “police should be very familiar with this airstrip off the coastal road. Our information says that from as early as 2010 - police have known it to be in active use for illicit landings”. Interestingly, no Belizean was arrested in this drug bust. Belize needs RADAR protection.///

2019 benefit. Remember the referendum? They were in some, still mysterious, Mad Rush to fulfil their obsequious tendency towards Guatemala. Oh, maybe therein the difficulty. The people of Orange Walk like the cane farmers who were recently insulted with a meagre second ‘bonus’ payment are not in good graces with the UDP. After all, the people of Orange Walk, as recently as July showed immense displeasure with the UDP as they used their ballots to castigate this rogue administration. According to BSI/ASR data presented by the Department of Environment, agricultural runoff, urban pollution and other industries have not presented a significant threat or input to the present state of eutrophication to the part of the river now in dire condition. This is again another revelation that damns the UDP and its DOE. The Department did not have its own data to show. It used the sugar factory’s data. How absurd! The H2S situation was not supposed to happen. Blaming the drought for something that was preventable is not a good enough. Bacteria will use up all the oxygen in the presence of sugar and the high temperatures. This is so analogous to the UDP and their running out of mandate to govern this nation. The UDP is now in its anaerobic state and is releasing a stench much like our New River today. Belize needs some electorate-sized aerators to inject some much needed oxygen into Belize. Everything in Belize is gasping for oxygen and is going belly up. There is no masking the reality that the UDP is dragging Belize from crisis to crisis and it is HURTING. For God’s Sake PM, Go!!

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MESSAGE FRAM THE RIVVA BATTAM

here has been much discussion in the last few weeks regarding the alarming state of The New River. It seems though that in this case environmentally conscious individuals and environmentally friendly groups seem to be leading the charge. It is in particular Mr. Orlando de la Fuente who we must thank for sounding the alarm on the whole issue. It is private business entities who have provided aerators as a means to help alleviate the crisis. It is private citizens who are organizing themselves to come up with solutions. Certainly the only reason it has become such an urgent matter is because Mother Nature has come to exact her vengeance for being so badly abused for so long. She has withheld the rains, which have camouflaged the problem for so long, and is now giving us a dose of our own pungent medicine. The pollution of the river and in fact the destruction of the ecosystem of the area is nothing new. The Department of the Environment (DOE) and related governmental agencies should not have been caught unaware; had they been properly monitoring and doing their jobs. On the side of Government of Belize (GOB) very little has happened. Indeed beyond the deflection of the responsibility from big businesses, that line the river banks and that employ many voters, GOB agencies have been content to state the all too obvious conditions and to regurgitate the litany of causes that got us to this regretful position. The Northern Districts are home to three sometimes four Ministers of Cabinet. These are the people who remain silent on this most vital issue. There have been no special cabinet resolutions, no press releases, no drafting and rapid passage of laws in the House. We question the apathy and the halfhearted response to this crisis. Is it because there are no kickbacks to be had from saving the environment, or is it simply a lack of leadership and ideas? Can it really be that big business means more to some leaders than the quality of life of the citizens of Belize? Water is often treated as just another resource and it is high time that it be regarded instead as a natural heritage and patrimony to be guarded and protected for future generations of Belizeans. The myopic tendencies of this GOB cannot understand that the main control mechanism of pollution is based on preventative measures. According to the World Bank Group who touts the Blue Economy Concept, pollution of our environment will cost us more in monetary terms than what we currently save by not taking costlier preventative alternatives that mitigate contamination. After some research we now take the liberty of contributing a few suggestions that may help The New River. Experts believe that there are improvements with removal and drainage of the first 10-20cm of sediment with high Phosphorous concentrations and the removal and treatment of the deep-water in direct contact with the release source of the phosphorus. Some experts recommend the addition of aluminum salts or iron salts or calcium carbonate to precipitate the high levels of phosphorous in the waters. The old Belizean proverb “when fish come fram rivva battam an tell yu halligetter gat bellyache yu must beleeve anh…” has never had so profound and such a true ring to it. The sad reality is that the fish have died and gone belly up and the poor “halligetter” has too! We must work together and do better to find solutions and prevent further poisoning of our water before we all go belly up! In this our patriotic month, instead of dancing behind trucks and duplicating festivities all the focus must be on saving Belize. Every Belizean must use their voice to advocate for meaningful environmental reforms. Long Live Belize!

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a habido mucha discusión en las últimas semanas con respecto al alarmante estado del New River. En este caso personas con conciencia ecológica y grupos respetuosos con el medio ambiente parecen estar liderando la carga. Es, en particular, al Sr. Orlando de la Fuente a quien debemos dar las gracias por dar la alarma sobre el asunto. Son entidades empresariales privadas las que han proporcionado aireadores con el fin de ayudar a aliviar la crisis. Son los ciudadanos privados los que se están organizando para encontrar soluciones. Ciertamente, la única razón por la que se ha convertido en un asunto tan urgente es porque la Madre Naturaleza está ajustando las cuentas por haber sido tan maltratada durante tanto tiempo. Ella ha retenido las lluvias, que han camuflado el problema durante tanto tiempo, y ahora nos está dando una dosis de nuestra propia medicina acre. La contaminación del río y, de hecho, la destrucción del ecosistema de la zona no es nada nuevo. El departamento del medio ambiente (DOE, por sus siglas en inglés) y los organismos gubernamentales conexos no hubieran sido tomados desprevenidos; si hubieran estado monitoreando y haciendo su trabajo adecuadamente. En el lado del Gobierno de Belice (GOB, por sus siglas en inglés) ha sucedido muy poco. De hecho, más allá de la desviación de la responsabilidad de las grandes empresas que bordean la ribera del río y que emplean a muchos votantes, las agencias del GOB se han conformado con indicar las condiciones ya obvias y a regurgitar la letanía de causas que nos llevó a esta lamentable posición. Los Distritos del Norte son el hogar de tres y a veces cuatro ministros del Gabinete. Estas son las personas que guardan silencio sobre este tema tan vital. No ha habido resoluciones especiales del gabinete, ni comunicados de prensa, ni redacción y rápida aprobación de leyes en la Asamblea. Cuestionamos la apatía y la respuesta a medias a esta crisis. ¿Es porque no hay sobornos a recibir para salvar el medio ambiente? ¿Es simplemente una falta de liderazgo e ideas? ¿Puede ser realmente que las grandes empresas significan más para algunos líderes que la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos de Belice? El agua es a menudo tratada como un recurso más y ya es hora que más bien sea considerada como un legado natural y un patrimonio para ser custodiada y protegida para las generaciones futuras de beliceños. Las tendencias miopes de este GOB no pueden entender que el principal mecanismo de control de la contaminación se base en medidas preventivas. Según el Grupo del Banco Mundial que pregona el Concepto de Economía Azul, la contaminación de nuestro medio ambiente nos costará más en términos monetarios que lo que actualmente ahorramos al no tomar alternativas preventivas más costosas que mitiguen la contaminación. Después de algunas investigaciones, ahora nos tomamos la libertad de contribuir con algunas sugerencias que pueden ayudar al New River. Los expertos creen que hay mejoras con la eliminación y drenaje de los primeros 10-20cm de sedimento con altas concentraciones de fósforo y la eliminación y tratamiento de las aguas profundas en contacto directo con la fuente de liberación del fósforo. Algunos expertos recomiendan la adición de sales de aluminio o sales de hierro o carbonato de calcio para precipitar los altos niveles de fósforo en las aguas. El viejo proverbio beliceño “cuando los peces vienen del fondo del rio y te dicen que el lagarto (halligetter, en creole) está con dolor de barriga y tiene mucha hambre debes creerle...” nunca ha sido un dicho tan profundo y verdadero. ¡La triste realidad es que los peces han muerto y se han ido panza para arriba al igual que el pobre “halligetter”! ¡Debemos trabajar juntos y hacer mejor para encontrar soluciones y prevenir más intoxicación de nuestra agua antes de que todos nos vayamos panza para arriba! En este nuestro mes patriótico, en lugar de bailar detrás de los camiones y estar duplicando festividades todo el enfoque debe estar en salvar a Belice. Todo beliceño debe usar su voz para abogar por reformas ambientales significativas. ¡Viva Belice!

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QUESTIONS TO THE MINISTERS Considering the statements made by Junior Minister Tracy Panton that the Trade Ministry is considering over a billion dollars in new investments, will the Minister of State please provide a list of these potential investments so as to assure Belizeans that this is not just an elusive dream as was the two-sided machete? 2. Will the Minister of Transport Edmond Castro please provide the nation with the full details of the agreement signed between GOB and the Bus Owners laying out the terms of the Agreement? And will Minister Castro also say if he or anyone related to him is involved in any bus company currently providing bus service to Belizeans? 3. Will the Minister of the Environment please tell Belizeans what role Mr. Martin Alegria, the Chief Environmental Officer is playing in the efforts to address the situation on the New River, and will the Minister also agree that the situation with the New River is something that should have been addressed by the Chief Environmental Officer long before it reached this point and as such Alegria should be dismissed for not doing his job? 4. When will the Prime Minister say something about the situation regarding the New River? 5. Will the Minister of Education please inform Belizeans how much BTL is spending on computers and data for schools and will he also say if government intends to use this as a partial write-off for possible BTL arrears to GST?

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19 YEAR OLD ADAMIRA CHOC MISSING Adamira Choc, 19, has been missing now for six days since Saturday morning at 3am. She was last seen in these clothes outside a night club in Belmopan getting into a vehicle according to surveillance cameras. Choc was out with friends that night and was left stranded at the club. Surveillance footage shows she reluctantly got into an SUV and family members fear the worse. Police and family members are asking that anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact the nearest police station. The family is searching surrounding areas and if anyone is willing to assist us you can contact us,” a relative stated. Anyone with relevant information should call the family at 614-4473 or 623-0127 or the nearest police station.

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The People’s United Party and, in particular, Belize Rural South extends its sincere condolences to our chairman, Mr. Ricardo Martin and family, here in San Pedro and Orange Walk Town for the passing of their beloved mother Mrs. Maria Alicia Martin. She was a wonderful mom, grandmother, aunt and sister, who devoted her time to volunteer work in her home town. She will be dearly missed by her sons whom she loved. May the families of Mrs. Alicia Martin find comfort in each other. May she finally rest in the arms of her creator. November 24th, 1948 - September 2nd, 2019 “Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain but you’re forever in my heart until we meet again” May she Rest in Peace.

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Fourteen Year Old Christopher Chi Killed caused the fatal injury” Compol Williams said that based on observation by investigators, it would appear that Chi was hit on the head with a piece of rock. On Wednesday, a post mortem examination conducted on the body of Chi confirmed that he died from blunt force trauma to the head. Sources say that one of the suspect is cooperating with investigators. ///

Yuh fi watch yuh frenz weh yuh smoke with And run joke with, Ah dem think fi cut your throat quick – Jah Vinci When a family member goes missing we all hope and pray for the positive news that they are found safe and sound. For the family of 14 year old Christopher Chi from Orange Walk that was not the case. While it is not the news any family would like to hear we could only hope the family will be able to get some closure. Chi was reported missing last Friday after he left his home located in Yo Creek Village, Orange Walk District and never returned home. Several eye witnesses say they last saw him in the company of “Friends”. His decomposing body was found five days after in a bushy area off San Lorenzo Road in Orange Walk Town. COMPOL Chester Williams told the media that “investigation is showing the young boy was killed by his own associates including the person who was on the motorcycle may have played some role in the murder. He is one of the suspects, a 33 year old. The other two suspects are 15 year olds so you can see that two minors are involved and from the investigation, it shows that the killing may have been somewhat drug related.” COMPOL Williams said “that those persons who are accused of killing him, those are involved in drugs. I know that the police had released one of the suspects, but they had return back to detain that person, because of additional information. If the investigation reveals that all of them played a part, then all 3 will be charged. If not, then only the person who may have

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Tek Dat While we at the Belize Times don’t generally pay too much attention to UDP politics, we think it’s very interesting that the porky Minister from Belmopan sent a death blow to his Cabinet colleague and leadership opponent on the 10th. If Saldivar wasn’t such a disgusting fellow, we’d go further to say that we’re impressed, even. Imagine that Saldivar went on Faber’s turf and upstaged him with what seemed to be little effort. We called it from last week when Faber’s campaign launch had all the excitement of a wake. Last time Faber was able to beat Saldivar by going to the base, but Saldivar seems to have learned a thing or two from that bad beating. The truth is that it hardly matters who heads the UDP when general elections are called. The people have already decided that it is past time for the UDP to go. And go they will. Mason Saldivar may have dealt Faber a cruel blow on Tuesday, but you better believe that porky has bigger worries than Faber right now. That’s because his best buddy is probably going to take the stand, and you know he’s going to be calling names. Remember that right after Mason was arrested, he wanted to meet with the PM to have an interesting discussion, but the PM wasn’t having it. But now if Mason takes the stand there’s no telling what secrets he’ll be spilling. We all know that porky wasn’t the only UDP minister who was exceptionally close to Mason. Quite a few Ministers used to meet Mason at the mansion on the hilltop in Belmopan, so we personally can’t wait for Mason to spill the beans. It’ll be an uncomfortable time for the UDP. Wait for it. Tracy for leader? Here at the Belize Times, we have been getting persistent reports that UDP Albert area representative Tracy Panton has her eyes on the top spot in the UDP. She’s been making some interesting moves lately. We know that she was at Faber’s campaign launch recently, but then she ditched Faber for Saldivar on the 10th. So who is Tracy supporting for leader? She recently posted on Facebook about the qualities of a leader, and we’d be willing to bet that she wasn’t referring to either Saldivar or Faber. We’re told that there will be some big power moves in the UDP just before the leadership convention. I swear you couldn’t pay for the drama coming out of the UDP camp right now. Games, games and more games. Pablo please The Belize Times Has been reliably informed that persons who reside in Corozal are signing an emergency petition which we are told they will present to the Prime Minister next week. Residents in the north were appalled and disgusted on Tuesday by the antics of electrician minister Pablo Marin in the parade. We’re not sure what he was doing, but some persons are suggesting that he may have been dancing. The closest thing we’re seen like it was when a Minister in Belize City was high on something for sure and was bending his back or some such thing. It was nasty, and if that’s what Pablo was attempting to do, we respectfully join the rest of the nation in asking that he never do it again. Ever! Nasty By now most Belizeans will have heard about the condition of the New River. We know that one school had to close its doors after students and teachers complained about getting sick from the stench. We also know that massive fish kills have been reported, and just this week there were dead crocodiles, killed by the contamination. While that is way bad enough, we have learned that this week the Minister of the Environment was in Orange Walk inspecting the river, and he allegedly got sick too. We know because sources in the SSB informed us that the Minister filed a sickness benefit claim following his trip to the north. We are hoping that if the dead fish and crocs didn’t spur the government into action, maybe a sick minister will.

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Cayo West Convention to Elect Standard Bearer The People’s United Party hereby announces its convention to elect a Standard Bearer for the Cayo West Constituency to be held on Sunday October 20, 2019. Applications are to be submitted to the PUP Secretariat and the Cayo West Executive Chairperson, Ms. Mari Santos, no later than Monday September 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. We take this opportunity to announce the names of the New Executive for Cayo West. Executive of PUP Cayo West Constituency Chairlady: Mari Santos | Deputy Chairman: Manuel Méndez Treasurer: Edgar Cocom | Assistant Treasurer: Shamir Pulido Campaign Manager: Marco Chablé | Deputy Campaign Manager: Pio Vacha | Communication Director: Humberto Moh | Logistic Coordinator: Joe Méndez | Secretary: Sherly Cocom | Assistant Secretary: Tamara Toralla

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1. September 19: National Service Day along with the Official Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Grave Site of Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price. All 31 divisions and PUP Elected Village Councils are being asked to submit to Ms. Nestora Trapp at email Address: nestoranyra21@gmail.com no later than September 16, 2019 for your division and village plan for Service Day. The Secretariat will be sending out a calendar of events for that day so that we will know what is taking place in all our divisions and villages that are led by the PUP. 2. September 28: National Party Council. This year’s National Party Council will be grand. All our elected Village Chairpersons and Councillors and those who ran independent but caucus with us will receive a special invitation to be a part of the Party Council which also commemorates the 69th Birthday of the Great PUP. All 31 divisions are asked to submit on or before September 25: a. The names of their 7 delegates b. The Name of the Individual (Posthumous) is accepted who is designated to receive the George Price Service Award. 3. The Office of the Party Leader should also submit the names of the Party Leader’s 10 delegates to the NPC. 4. All 3 Party Arms are to Submit the names of their 3 delegates to the NPC, 5. The NPC is slated for September 28, 2019 at 10 a.m. The location is to be determined. 6. Please also email your list of delegates along with the name of the Awardee to Nestora Trapp. 7. We appreciate your continued hard work and we look forward to these events.

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE SECOND ROAD SAFETY PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS CONSULTANCY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The of Belize (GOB)(GOB) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank The Government Government of Belize has received financing from the Caribbean De(CDB) towards cost of towards a Second Road SafetyofProject and intends apply a portion the proceeds velopment Bankthe (CDB) the cost a Second RoadtoSafety Projectof and intendsofto apply portiontoofeligible the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract thisafinancing payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDBfor which invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will made the request of GOB willthis be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval bybe CDB, and only will beatsubject in all respects to andthe upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the fithe financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if nancing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of suchifpayment or import,or to import, the knowledge CDB, is prohibited by aisdecision of thebyUnited Nationsof goods, such payment to theofknowledge of CDB, prohibited a decision Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOB the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United shall derive any other rights than from GOB the Financing Agreement or have any the claim to the proceeds of theor Nations. No party shall derive any rights from Financing Agreement haveFinancing. any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

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 Mortgage registered at the Land Registry between ORVILLE EVERALD WILLIAMS, NADINE LAVERNE WILLIAMS and IMMANUEL PETER O’BRIAN WILLIAMS 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

Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum Executing Agency, Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP), the(MEDP), Executingthe Agency, now wishes to

nowprocure wishesconsultancy to procure consultancy for Road Safety Consultancy. The objective services for Roadservices Safety Consultancy. The objective of the consultancy is to of the consultancy is to implement road safety communications campaigns in line with the implement road safety communications campaigns in line with the current Communications Strategy under current Communications Strategy under the Belize Road Safety Project in order to increase the Belize Road Safety Project in order to increase knowledge and awareness about priority road safety knowledge and awareness about priority road safety issues as well as the risks and conseissues as well as the risks and consequences associated with these behaviours, ultimately to change quences associated with these behaviours, ultimately to change behaviour among road users behaviour among road users in the country to duration improve road safety. The duration of the assignment is in the country to improve road safety. The of the assignment is expected to be for expected be for a period forty-eightintermittently. (48) months, intermittently. a period of to forty-eight (48)of months, Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum now (MEDP) invites interested eligible interested consulting Ministry of Economic Development and (MEDP) Petroleum now invites eligible firms toof submit Expressions Interest for theservices. provision of these confirms consulting to submit Expressions Interest for the provisionof of these consultancy sultancy services. Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: (a)

in the case of a body corporate, it is legally incorporated or otherwise organised in an eligible

ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land being Lot. No. 3, comprising 2221.33 square yards situate on the Southside of the Lord’s Bank Road, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District, being such land comprised in Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 334 of 1996 dated 3rd September 1996 and more particularly shown and delineated on a Plan of Survey No. 334 of 1996 by H. D. Flowers, Licensed Land Surveyor, recorded at the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan, Cayo District as Plan No. 624 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of ORVILLE EVERALD WILLIAMS, NADINE LAVERNE WILLIAMS and IMMANUEL PETER O’BRIAN WILLIAMS (Jointly). DATED this 28th day of August 2019

country, principal place of business in an eligible country and more than 50organised per cent (a) in the case has of aitsbody corporate, it is legally incorporated orisotherwise beneficially by citizen(s) bonaplace fide resident(s) of eligible country(ies) by a in an eligible owned country, has its and/or principal of business in an eligible or country thesebeneficially requirements; owned by citizen(s) and/or bona fide and body(ies) is morecorporate than 50meeting per cent resident(s) ofofeligible country(ies) by a are body(ies) corporate meetingofthese (b) in the case unincorporated firms, theorpersons citizens or bona fide residents an requirements; eligible country; and (b) in the case of unincorporated firms, the persons are citizens or bona fide resi(c) in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, dents of an eligible country; and (c) in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country.

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

VACANT POSITION

whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will

accrue or beare paidmember to a person not a citizen bona fide resident of an eligible country. Eligible countries countries oforCDB. Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection conflict of interest.

Belize Healthcare Partners Limited “Your leader in healthcare”

and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, In the assessment submissions, consideration will be given to technical qualificationsfinanand qualifications andofexperience, local and regional experience on competence, similar assignments, experience, local regional commitments. experience on similar assignments, must financial capability and cial capability andandexisting All information be submitted in existing English. Further information may bemust obtained from the first address between andfrom 1600 commitments. All information be submitted in English. Further below information may be0900 obtained hours Monday to Friday. the first address below between 0900 and 1600 hours Monday to Friday. Three hard copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first address Three hard copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first address below no later than below no later than 1600 hours on Friday, September 27, 2019 and an electronic copy 1600 hours on Friday, September 27, 2019 and an electronic copy must be sent simultaneously to must be sent simultaneously to CDB at the email address below. The sealed envelope conCDB at the submission email address should below. The sealedthe envelope eachof submission should and include thebe taining each include name containing and address the applicant shall name and address of the applicant shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy clearly marked “Expression of and Interest – Consultancy Services for Communication and Awareness Services forConsultancy” Communication and Awareness Consultancy” Following the assessment of submissions, a less short-list ofand notnotless than and not Following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not than three more than three six applicants more than six applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to technical and financial proposals to undertake the assignment. GOB reserves the right to undertake the assignment. GOB reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant and will not deany applicant will not by defray costs incurred by any applicant inand the submission preparation andofsubmission of fray any costsand incurred anyanyapplicant in the preparation Expressions ofExpressions Interest. of Interest. 1. Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (Economic Development) P. O. Box 42 Mountain View Blvd, Ground Floor, Unit Three William Tam Building Belmopan BELIZE, C.A. Tel: +501-822-3517/2526/2527 Emails: yvonne.hyde@med.gov.bz sylvianneal.rsp@med.gov.bz pamelabradley.rsp@med.gov.bz Attn.: Second Road Safety Project Management Unit Communications and Awareness Consultancy

2. Procurement Caribbean Development Bank P.O. Box 408 Wildey, St. Michael Barbados, W. I. BB11000 Fax: 246 426 7269 Tel: 246 431 1600 Email: procurement@caribank.org

POSITION: ANESTHESIOLOGIST Educational and other requirements: •

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Applicants must possess a Medical Degree with a specialty in Nephrology Willing to work flexible hours, Weekends and Holidays Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the specialty Excellent Public Relations Skills Able to function effectively under pressure

POSITION: NEPHROLOGY NURSE Educational and other requirements: • • • • •

Applicants must possess a Registered Nurse license with a specialty in Nephrology Willing to work flexible hours, Weekends and Holidays Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the specialty Excellent customer service abilities Able to function effectively under pressure Deadline for Application is Monday 30th September, 2019 Please submit applications to General Manager P.O. BOX 2403 Belize City, Belize

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PUP Secretariat

Release

Queen Square Convention to Elect a Standard Bearer The People’s United Party hereby announces its convention to elect a Standard Bearer for the Queen Square Constituency to be held on Saturday November 9, 2019. Applications are to be submitted to the PUP Secretariat no later than Friday September 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Collet Montejo Asst. Secretary General Cell: 501-664-8822

PUP Secretariat

Release

Cayo West Convention to Elect a Standard Bearer The People’s United Party hereby announces its convention to elect a Standard Bearer for the Cayo West Constituency to be held on Sunday October 20, 2019. Applications are to be submitted to the PUP Secretariat and the Cayo West Executive Chairperson, Ms. Mari Santos, no later than Monday September 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Collet Montejo Asst. Secretary General Cell: 501-664-8822

2019 Vacancy

OUT

Ad Bit Logic invite job seekers for the position for a Supervisor. Interested persons can walk in at the business location on Tejeda Street, Hillview, Santa Elena, Cayo District.

Dear Mr. Editor Allow me a little space to express my frustration of something occurring at Laguna Village. There is a certain person by the name of Mr. Jose Ico. He is a Guatemalan who blocks a farmer’s road whenever he wishes. Farmer Mr. Domingo Shol family and others have resided in Laguna for over 50 years. These farmers had no trouble with roads before UDP chairman and council member and Alcalde gave the Guatemalan permission to be in Laguna. He blocks the farmer’s road with fence and other materials. Mr. Domingo Shol and other farmers have reported it to the leaders but no action was taken by UDP chairman with council members. It seems that they agree with Ico to block the farmer’s road. The UDP ALWAYS fails Laguna village. We the villagers are tired of this abuse. As we read the news it seems that this is happening all over the country in different ways The UDP is a disaster for Belize. Thanks for your time and good work Signed Laguna Resident

Vacancy Assistant Bartender at Long Island Bar & Lounge located at # 1223 Blue Marlin Blvd, Belize City. Call 615-1102 for more information.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that ShiKali Li & Hong Tao Hui are applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Angela Hui 88” located at # 1222 Mahogany Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Shu Mei Zheng is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “OK DE” located at # 1 Kelly Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Lirise Nuwan Sandoval & Edwin Garnett are applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “ “D” Deck” located at # 4 Fort Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that Francis P. Woods is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Old Belize” located at 5 Miles George Price Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

NOTICE Fozmen Investments S.A. # 819, 664 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Fozmen Investments S.A. has been dissolved as at 7th September, 2019 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies. CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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Biography

Michel H. Chebat Jr.

Born: May 23, 1969 EDUCATION: Norman Manley Law School, University of the West Indies (Member of the Belize Student Association), Legal Education Certificate, Bachelor of Laws, (Graduated with Honors) Florida International University, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, (Graduated with Honors) St John’s College Junior College, Associates Degree in General Studies St John’s College, High School Diploma: Business Sacred Heart Primary School WORK EXPERIENCE: M. H. CHEBAT & CO., PARTNER Full Service Law Firm Areas of Practice – Commercial Law, Real Estate, Civil litigation, Estate Planning &Trust, Trademarks, Criminal Law SHOMAN & CHEBAT, PARTNER

Full Service Firm Areas of Practice – Civil litigation, Real Estate, Commercial, Estate Planning & Trust SABIDO & CO., Junior Associate Criminal & Civil Litigation Admitted to Practice as an Attorney at Law (Belize Bar) on September 27th 1997 DUNN, COX, ORETTE AND ASHENHEIM (1996-1997) Articling Student: Conducted research, Drafted documents, Investigated facts, Interviewed, Attended court sessions, Gained practical legal experience EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Bar Association of Belize: President (20042006); Secretary (1998 – 2004) | Judicial and Legal Services Commission: Sitting Member | Social Security Board: Chairman of the Board | Central Bank of Belize | Board of Governors – Pallotti High School | Catholic Bishop’s Commission on Education | Red Cross (Belize)

Bi o graphy Isabel Guadalupe Bennett Born: April 21 Our Lady of the Way RC School in Ladyville Pallotti High School Bliss School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nurse Administration (BScN- Admin.) in 2001 Masters of Science in Nursing Education (MScN – Edu) in 2004(University of the West Indies- Mona Campus, Jamaica.) Taught at the University of the West Indies, University of Belize She believes that mentorship and succession planning are fundamental to the nursing profession Vision to plan and organize the first UB Diabetes Conference in 2010 which continues to date She founded the first two cultural clubs at the University of Belize, those being Garinagu Wayiga and In’noon La Oh

She also founded the UB Cancer Committee, the University of Belize Beautification Student Club and she served on the University of Belize Information and Communication Committee. Nurses Association of Belize (NAB) Assistant Secretary, NAB Secretary and NAB President, Assistant Treasurer of the Caribbean Nurses’ Organization (CNO) and several executive positions in the Seventh Day Adventist Church as Sabbath School Superintendent, Church Secretary and Children’s Ministry Director on the church board. As a parent to two adult children, Marcus and McKenna, Isabel finds time to remain actively involved at home, at work and in her community at large. Her mantra, “Service Is Life” is what continues to drive her vision to provide service to others. She is now dedicating her time to continue to serve her country and to commence a law degree with the University of London.

Biography

Louis Zabaneh

Born in Pomona, Stann Creek in 1968. He attended Holy Angels Primary School, Stann Creek Ecumenical High School St. John’s College Sixth Form Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics from Rockford College Master and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Economics from Clemson University Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Western Kentucky University Businessman in agriculture, tourism, and transportation, and in the higher education sector in Belize Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Belize President of Galen University. Visiting Professor at Western Kentucky University Research in the areas of Sustainable Human

Development and evaluated innovative teaching approaches in elementary and secondary schools in Kentucky. Lectured part-time at the University of Belize in Finance, Statistics, Economics and Educational Leadership. Works in capital market development in Belize. Authored the book The Sustainable Development of Belize: A Citizen’s Manual published in 2015 and is working on a second edition Founder of the Belize Unity Institute for Leadership and Development (BUILD) which promotes Sustainable Human Development He has also worked with musicians and athletes in various ways to enhance their skills via scholarship programs. Dr. Zab is presently the Standard Bearer for the PUP in the Dangriga division. He is married and has four children.

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ON THE Corozal North:

MOVE

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Corozal South West:

Early September 2019 Patriotism

Ramiro Ramirez’s constituents installing a new lighting system and cleanup in Concepcion Village

David Castillo along with San Pedro and San Andres Village Councils cleaning up their respective villages.

Mesopotamia: Candice Pitts at Queen Square Anglican Primary School, for International Literacy Day, 2019

Dangriga:

Belize Rural North: Marconi Leal in the September mood.

Dr. Zabaneh celebrating St. George’s Caye Day with residents.

Freetown Division:

Orange Walk East: Mayor Bernard partnering with barbers to ready the children for September in Belize.

Hon. Francis Fonseca donated some picnic table to All Saints Primary School. Also, he provided some funds to be used to purchase snacks for the children’s parade.

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Mini-Excerpts and HEADLINES of Belize Times issues from March-August 2010

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THINK ABOUT IT

American women, mostly in music, entertainment and activism. It’s a great thing to honor persons who are disciplined and focused and against many obstacles, develop their talents. It also encourages others to stay the course, follow their dreams and believe in themselves. Krem Radio used to produce a tribute to Belizean talent. It was called the Krem, but not sure. Beverly Smith, Kenny Morgan, Dickie Bradley and Glen Tillett among others were involved. Civic Center building was ram jammed. On another note. The creoles dominate jouvert and the carnival. This is awesome. Early Saturday morning in the rain came the thousands of Belize City creoles mostly women, but men too. No sponsors, no costumes, no commercialism. Doing it for the fun. In the afternoon, in the boiling sun-hot, thousands of creole women dominated Central American boulevard. A kaleidoscope of colors, designs and creative costumes. These women are amazing, simply amazing. JUDGE COLIN WILLIAMS Several families outside the Supreme Court wanted the media to report their joy and gratitude to Judge Colin Williams. He informed the lawyers waiting for bail applications that although their clients were not brought from the prison he would still hear their applications except those being objected to by the DPP office. There was a huge sigh of relief and almost applause. One or two of the other judges would have put–off the hearing for another week, leaving possibly innocent persons to remain in jail unnecessarily. The Judge stated that when it comes to the liberty of Citizens his court was always prepared to go the extra mile. Respect is due. Ed Note: The views expressed above are of the writer and not necessarily those of the PUP. For the Complete THINK ABOUT IT go to BelizeTimes.biz and read this and other articles.

UDP HIJACK TENTH The 10th September this year was hijacked by the UDP politicians. 10th is a national holiday which represents the British/Baymen version claiming they defeated 30 odd Spanish warships at St. George’s Caye in 1798. Notin noh go so, but the facts doesn’t matter. What matters is elections are not far away, so the politicians printed red shirts and white ones too with their names and got their supporters to wear them in the street parade. Really! There are three universities in Belize. None of them consider it worthwhile to present any type of public discussion on the topic of the “battle” of St. George’s Caye. It is unfair to the people of Belize to allow ignorance to be so pervasive when there are first-hand written accounts of what happened. Even if it is a Baymen/slave master/British version of history. We can examine those records to see what is being alleged. Slaves fighting Spanish war ships with Pocono boy sticks. Boy oh Boy. It is as good as John Wayne, Chuck Norris and Sylvester Stallone defeating the Vietnamese freedom fighters, based on Hollywood movies. Politicians have made themselves historians. Lies and distortions replace facts and truth. And Guatemala has not taken Belize’s portion of the Sarstoon River. It’s weird. Orwellian. WHEN SLAVERY ENDS Slavery legally ended in Belize in August 1838. For the slaves it was a glorious event, as it should be. There was a church service, speeches and celebrations. Every year the former slaves and their friends and families celebrated their freedom publicly in Belize City. In 1898, the British came up with the idea of celebrating an event that occurred one hundred years before in 1798. The so-called Battle of St. George’s Caye. They made it a very grand annual event. All expenses paid by the British. BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public The anniversary of the end of Auctioneer will sell on site the following property at the time as listed. slavery, called Emancipation Day, gradually dwindled away. British and Baymen propaganda took over. At No. 3119 Albert Hoy Avenue, Belama Phase III, Belize City on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Patrick Faber, who aspires to be the next Prime Minister appointed himself as Guest Speaker at the SCHEDULE Crowning of the Queen of the Baymen on the 10th of September (folALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Parcel 3119, Block 16 in the Caribbean Shores/Belize Registration Section lowing a change in the criminal law situate on Albert Hoy Avenue, Belama Phase III, Belize City, Belize, comprising an empty lot of 336.646 square metres there should be a Queen of the Gay clean and filled with canal access the freehold property of DEON A. LONGSWORTH and MISTY N. WILLIAMS as well). (Jointly) Faber spoke of the deeds of the glorious Baymen and blah! blah! blah! But guess what. He brought DATED this 4th day of September 2019 up Emancipation Day. He said he will appoint a Committee to review the occasion of Emancipation Day. Wow! Where have you been all these years Honourable Sir? Are you the said same person who is the same Minister of Education since 2008? Are you the same Minister of Education who for ELEVEN bocotora years have not bothered to lift a finger to introduce the teaching of African history in our schools? Neither for East Indians or the glorious Maya history. Mein! You got the face of brass. The great, great grandchildren of slaves in Belize are the Creoles. For the past eleven years you and your fellow “House Slaves” as Malcolm X put it, have been re-enslaving Creoles in a downward spiral of poverty, joblessness and hopelessness. There is no future for Creoles under the UDP. None. That much is clear. And to show your mentality you tell us it will not be a holiday. And why not, Sir? Don’t we deserve it? All sales are strictly cash and deemed final. For more information contact: Creoles need to emancipate ourselves from political slavery. Tek HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED dem money and vote them out. 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE BLACK GIRLS ROCK Phone: (501) 224-5644 One of the foreign TV stations, Fax: (501) 223-0738 VHI or BET does an annual tribute Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org honoring the talents of the black

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

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2019

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Orange Walk District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo & Christiana R. Castillo will sell the following properties at Unit No. 4 Corner PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Orange Walk District Belize/Corozal and San Antonio Roads, (First Traffic Light) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo & Christiana R. Castillo will sell the following properties at Unit No. 4 Corner Belize/Corozal and San Antonio District on Tuesday 24th September 2019 at10:30 am: Roads, (First Traffic Light) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District on Tuesday 24 September 2019 at th

10:30 am: 1. Parcel No. 1090 River Side, Over Pass Road, San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Estevan 4 16/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [25 ft. X 34 ft.] + Building B measuring [13 ft. X 19 ft.] and lot [1,039 S.M. or 1,242.64 S.Y.] situate in the Village of San Estevan, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Ms. Irma Olivera) 9. Parcel No. 206/1 Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Jose Palmar 4 1090 (Being an e l e v a t e d t i m b e r d w e l l i n g h o u s e [20 ft. X 40 ft.]: 1 bedroom + Porch [7ft. X 11ft.]; Sawmill Shed [18ft X 30ft]; Lumber shed [24ft. X 30 ft.]; Riverside Palapa [13 ft. X 20 ft.] + 2 Fish Ponds [30 ft. X 175 ft. & 30 ft. X 200 ft.] and lot containing 1.003 acres between the Orange Walk Over Pass Road and New River in San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Veridiana C. Cantun) 2. Parcel No. 767, San Jose Drive, San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Carmelita 1 206/1 (Being an incomplete building and lot [1,042.6 S.M. or 1,246.95 S.Y.] situated in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District, leasehold property of Mr. Zayne Palacio) 10. Parcel No. 1290 San Felipe Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Jose Palmar 4 767 (Being two concrete buildings: Building No. 1 [21 ft. X 53 ft.] 1 master bedroom with bathroom + 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom +living/dining/kitchen + Laundry shed [8ft. X 10 ft.]; Building No. 2 [10 ft. X 17 ft.] and lot containing 1016.886 square meters situate on San Jose Drive in San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Maria Medina) 3. Parcel No. 120 off the Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Ann Gabourel 4 1290 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [34 ft. X 36 ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + front, side & back porches and lot [447.22 sq. yds.] situate on San Felipe Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Lilia Constantino) 11. Parcel No. 24 San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Jose Palmar 4 120/1 (Being a two storey concrete residential complex and lot situate beside the Phillip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk Town, the leasehold property of Mr. Luis Romeo Urbina)

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Jose Palmar 4 24 (Being two concrete buildings: Building No. 1 [24 ft. X 38 ft.] 4 bedrooms + 1 bathrooms +living/dining/kitchen; Building No. 2 L-Shaped [8 ft. X 11 ft.] + [17 ft. X 18 ft.] 2 bedrooms + living/kitchen and lot containing 0.363 acre or 1,756.92 square yards situate in San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Edgar Salas.)

4. Parcels No. 639 and 640 San Estevan, Orange Walk District.

12. Parcel No. 1189 in an Alley off San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS San Estevan 1 639 &640 (Being two vacant parcels of land [639 - 2.786 acres & 640 - 2.786 acres] situate on the San Estevan Road just outside the developments of San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold properties of Mr. Manuel Jesus Blanco and Mr. Agusto Blanco) 5. Parcel No. 964 Punta Gorda Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 964 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [30 ft. X 44 ft.] containing 3 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot [779.65 square meters or 932.46 square yards] situate on Punta Gorda Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Mario Leiva Jr.) 6. Parcels Nos. 1141 & 1143 Phillip Goldson Highway, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Trinidad Village 4 283/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house 24 ft. X 30 ft. containing 2 bedrooms +1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + wrapped around verandah 8 ft. X 24 ft - south side + 8 ft. X 28 ft. west side and corner lot [943.200 S.M or 1,128.07 S.Y.] situate on the corner of the Trinidad Village - Orange Walk Town Road and a Street in Trinidad Village, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Mr. Luis A. Cowo) 7. Parcel No. 1080 Pucte Villas Subdivsion, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 1189 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [24 ft. X 26 ft. + bathroom addition 8 ft. X 8 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry/open ended shed 8 ft. X 16 ft. + block wall storeroom 5 ft. X 8 ft. and lot [371.988 S.M. or 444.90 S.Y.] situate in an Alley of San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Gilbert Bernard Jr.) 13. Parcel No. 1264 corner Tate & Lyle Streets, Otro Benque, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 1264 (Being a Concrete Bungalow Dwelling House [25 ft. X 30 ft. + 17 ft. X 28 ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; Office Building [12 ft. X 30 ft.] containing manager's office + secretaries office + reception area; Store Room [7 ft. X 20 ft.] and lot [302.89 square meters (362.26 square yards)] situate at corner Tate & Lyle Streets, Otro Benque, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. David Enrique Navarette) 14. Parcel No. 2770 Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Ann Gabourel 4 2770 (Being an elevated metal sided building [14 ft. X 21 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + kitchen/living + bathroom and lot [583.773 S.M. or 698.19 S.Y.] situate on Snapper Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. David Enrique Navarette) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: belizeauctionsales@gmail.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing)

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Ann Gabourel 4 1080 (Being a vacant lot [557.35 S.M.] situate in Pucte Villas Subdivision, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Marlo Perrera) 8. Parcel No. 16/1 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

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THE BELIZE TIMES Usher’s Support of Carnival in Port

By Gilroy Usher, Sr. This year yours truly, Gilroy Usher, Sr., was one the main sponsors of Miss Marina Welcome’s Jump Street Posse carnival group from Port Loyola. The costumes and performance of the children from Port in the road march were among the best. We are all therefore very happy that Jump Street Posse won 3rd place in the junior category of the Carnival Road March(Soca Massive 1st and Collet Royal Revelers 2nd) held on Saturday September 7, 2019 in Belize City. Miss Marina Welcome expresses sincere thanks to all the participants of Jump Street Posse. She also expresses sincere thanks to all her sponsors, including the Belize City Council, and yours truly. Also, many thanks to as all those, who assisted in any way to make her participation in Carnival 2019 a huge success. Because of the tremendous fun and enjoyment everyone had with carnival this year, I look forward to being one of the main sponsors of Jump Street Posse from Port Loyola next year 2020.

OUT

Dear Editor Allow me some Reflections on Dorian,

When sympathy and empathy prevails in one’s DNA, it makes it difficult to overcome the suffering of the Bahamians after the cataclysm of Dorian. There is no system in place yet in any country whether developed or developing for them to be prepared for furious forces and power of nature and we can’t continue to take it for granted. It is not a matter of if but when. Hurricane Gilbert was a warning but we took it as joke, to the point that we danced it out to the rhythm of Lovindeer with his “Wild Gilbert.” I have a suggestion to Caricom in their next summit to create a new organization institutionalized with permanent office in a quasi-equidistant area of a country with low probability of hurricanes and earthquakes and build an infrastructure with the highest specifications and logistics ready to aid any country of the Caribbean from Barbados to Bermuda in cases of disasters. This could be here in Belize. Punta Gorda area being the ideal spot which would require an international airport. Deep River Seaport is already there. Our State would have a higher cost benefit ratio from investing $50million USD in an international airport in a high area of the Toledo District instead a highway to Sarteneja or Caracol. The Philip Goldson International Airport is highly vulnerable in this variable weather pattern era which I believe is cyclical but the time span for this climatic stabilization is not predetermined. Hence, we need to make the pertinent decision to mitigate the impact of the cli-

mate instability, like proper building codes including appropriate building materials including specifications. For example, most of our blocks are not appropriate for anti-seismic nor for anticyclonic constructions. It is imperative that we create this regional, professional, responsible, an ethical body for hurricanes, fires, and earthquake disaster relieve with the militaristic principles of always being ready. We know it will happen and we can’t be raising funds till when thousands of people are punishing. In the Bahamas, what happened to the pregnant mothers, the elderlies, the children, and those incarcerated? We talk about climate this and that but we are not serious about taking the necessary measures. Are our hurricane shelters routinely and properly evaluated? Have NEMO and CEMO in the case of Belize City, the Mayors in the other municipalities and the village chairmen/women done so? Do they have the expertise to do so or we are waiting for a scenario like the New River? Dorian is also warning us about the level of investment to be injected in our cayes like Caye Caulker and San Pedro. We historically watch hurricanes as only the wind speed and not the storm surge but we have learnt that the storm surge is the critical and crucial point of a hurricane. More emphasis should be placed on that. A 3ft storm surge on our cayes would do a lot of damage. A 23ft storm surge would be cataclysmic. It is true that the barrier reef is nearby but could also be a contributing factor to a tsunami effect when a storm surge is around 23 feet. A hurricane like Dorian is also a call for the Saffir-Simpson scale to be revisited. It was surely a Category 6. It is like the ranking of hotels. There is like a refusal to accept a Category 7 even though Dubai claims one. It is important and imperative that the authorities of the Bahamas don’t manipulate their statistics. Watching the damages I have it difficult to accept their statistics. I think it was enough with the manipulation of statistics in Puerto Rico with Maria. Many Thanks for Allowing, Dr. G. Zuniga

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

Date of Commencement of Dissolution

Liquidator Name & Address

WINDERS ENTERPRISES LTD.

4th September, 2019

Judith Hamburger of Parkring 7, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland

CLATER FINANCE LIMITED

9th September, 2019

ERNESTO CASTILLO CHO of 2nd Floor, Humboldt Tower, East 53rd Street, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Republic of Panama

STATERA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

9th September, 2019

Leonardo Moreira de Moraes of Rua Bahia 255, Jordanopolis, Sao Paulo Republic of Brazil

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

Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee Trust (Belize) Limited

Registered Agent

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2019 BELIZE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

THIRD WATER (SOUTH AMBERGRIS CAYE WATER AND SEWERAGE EXPANSION) PROJECT

BELIZE WATER SERVICES LIMITED THIRD WATER (SOUTH AMBERGRIS CAYE WATER AND SEWERAGE EXPANSION) PROJECT

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF PVC WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES FOR SAN PEDRO, AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of the Third Water (South Ambergris Caye Water and Sewerage Expansion) Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of BWS and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is

INVITATION TO BID Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to USD8,517,000 towards the cost of the Third Water (South Ambergris Caye Water and Sewerage Expansion) Project and intends to apply a part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Agreement. Payment by CDB will be made only at the request of BWS and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the Loan Account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than BWS shall derive any rights from the Loan Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Loan.

prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of

BWS now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified Bidders for the Supply of PVC Water Mains and Appurtenances for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize as follows:

the United Nations. No party other than BWS shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or

have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

Consideration will be limited to firms or joint ventures of firms which are legally incorporated or otherwise organised in, and have their principal place of business in an eligible country and are either:

Belize Water Services Limited (BWS), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services

(a)

more than 50% beneficially-owned by a citizen or citizens and/or bona fide resident or residents of an eligible country, or by a body corporate or bodies corporate meeting these requirements; or

(b)

owned or controlled by the Government of an eligible country provided that it is legally and financially autonomous and operated under the commercial law of an eligible country and otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of the CDB Guidelines for Procurement (2006).

for Improving Communications and Stakeholder Engagement. The objective of the consultancy is to enhance the capacity of BWS to improve internal and external communication, public education, social outreach, and stakeholder engagement. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of ten (10) months. BWS now invites interested eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest indicating qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services. Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: (a)

in the case of a body corporate, it is legally incorporated or otherwise organised in an eligible country, has its principal place of business in an eligible country and is more than 50 per cent beneficially owned by citizen(s) and/or bona fide resident(s) of eligible country(ies) or by a body(ies) corporate meeting these requirements;

(b)

in the case of unincorporated firms, the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and

(c)

in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country.

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB. Eligible bidders will be required to submit full qualification information with their bids establishing their eligibility to bid and qualification to perform the contract if the bid is accepted. Tender and qualification information are to be submitted in the English Language on the prescribed forms inserted in the Bid Documents. Submissions that do not provide the information required or that do not demonstrate the prospective contractor’s ability to perform satisfactorily, will not qualify and will not be considered for further evaluation. Bid documents will be available for inspection at the first address below, from September 6, 2019, on week days between 08:00 hour and 17:00 hour Monday to Friday. A complete set of Bidding documents (can be purchased by interested bidder upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Hundred United States Dollars (US$100.00). Requests may be made by personal application or in writing. Written applications must be clearly marked: “Request for Bid Documents for the Supply of PVC Water Mains and Appurtenances for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize – Third Water Project”. The method of payment will be by Manager’s cheque or cash deposited to BWS. Applicants who request that documents be forwarded to them must submit an account number from a local courier agent that accepts freight collect charges. The documents will be promptly dispatched, but under no circumstance will BWS be held responsible for late delivery, loss or damage to the documents. Four (4) hard copies of Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, with the name and address of the bidder, and be clearly marked “Tender for Supply PVC Water Mains and Appurtenances for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize – Third Water Project” and must be delivered to the second address below no later than 15:00 hour, October 18, 2019. Bids will be opened publicly immediately after the deadline for submission of bids, in the presence of Bidders' representatives who choose to attend at the second address below. Qualification information only must be submitted simultaneously to the third email address below. Each bid must be accompanied by the required Bid Security in a freely convertible currency. Late bids will be rejected.

BWS reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the process and reject all bids, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected prospective bidder(s) or any obligation to inform the affected prospective bidder(s) of the grounds for BWS action. BWS will not defray any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of bids. 1.

Four (4) hard copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first address below no later than the second email address below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for Improving Communications and Stakeholder Engagement”. Following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not less than three and not more than six applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to

Telephone: 501-222-4757 Fax: 501-222-4238 Email: rec@bwsl.com.bz 2.

present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest.

Tel: (501) 222 4757 ext. 241 Fax: (501) 222 4238 Email: rce@bwsl.com.bz

Procurement Officer Project Services Division Caribbean Development Bank P O Box 408, Wildey St. Michael BARBADOS, W. I. BB 11000 Tel: (246) 431 1600 Fax: (246) 426 7269 Email: procurement@caribank.org

Address for Bid Submission and Bid Opening

RESIDENT CONSULTANT ENGINEER Belize Water Services Limited #7 Central American Boulevard P.O. Box 150 Belize City, Belize

undertake the assignment. BWS reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the

Resident Consultant Engineer Belize Water Services Limited #7 Central American Boulevard Belize City Belize District BELIZE, C. A.

Address for Inspection, Collection and Clarification of Bidding Documents

RESIDENT CONSULTANT ENGINEER Belize Water Services Limited #7 Central American Boulevard P.O. Box 150 Belize City, Belize

3:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2019, and an electronic copy must be sent simultaneously to CDB at

PVC Water Mains and Appurtenances for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Telephone: 501-222-4757 Fax: 501-222-4238 Email: rec@bwsl.com.bz 3.

Address for Qualification Information Only

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The world’s most ethical and sustainable shrimp comes from Belize The global shrimp industry is plagued with problems. In 2016, the United States Department of State published a report indicating the widespread use of forced labor -including minors- in the fisheries of 47 countries, many of them in Latin America and the Caribbean. Shrimp production can also cause large environmental damage. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that around the world, 87% of wild fish and shellfish populations are fully exploited, overexploited or depleted. Its most sustainable alternative are aquaculture farms, which when not properly managed release massive amounts of pollutants such as salt, antibiotics and biological waste that devastate the surrounding habitats. In particular, it is estimated that since 1980 a total of 1.5 million hectares of mangroves have been lost due to shrimp farms. Despite this, shrimp farming has rapidly grown. The FAO estimates that between 2000 and 2015 shrimp farms went from producing 1 million tons a year to 5 million tons globally, and output is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.7% over the next decade. Faced with this scenario, in 2010 the World Wildlife Fund convened several organizations from around the world to brainstorm a solution. The main conclusion they reached was that nothing was going to change as long as consumers could not distinguish shrimp raised in harmful ways from those raised in an ethical and environmentally responsible manner. So over three years they worked to create a set of social and environmental standards to which responsible shrimp companies can adhere and obtain a certificate to show to their customers. In 2013, the working group launched the “Aquaculture Stewardship Certification” (ASC), which distinguishes those companies that preserve the environment through proper use of water, protecting biodiversity in the areas where they operate. It also requires aquaculturists to use natural resources responsibly, reduce the excessive use of chemicals and antibiotics, and adhere to high standards of social responsibility that include the exclusion of child labor, paying fair wages, and achieving a positive impact on local communities. The ASC requirements are so strict that no more than 20% of farms worldwide would be able to meet the standards. In such a context Belize decided to take the lead in producing socially and environmentally responsible shrimp. Over the years, its shrimp companies had created a high qual-

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ity industry that catered mainly to the export market. Their main client was neighboring Mexico, who buys shrimp at one of the best prices internationally. But they had a much bigger dream. The Belize Shrimp Growers Association—an organization that includes the majority of shrimp farms in the country—had the vision of becoming an industry leader and producing the best shrimp in the world. To achieve this goal, they requested technical support from Compete Caribbean, a program that supports private sector development and innovation in the Caribbean, operating with funding from the Inter-American Development Bank, the UK Department for International Development, the Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of Canada. The initial objective was to certify six of the 10 existing farms with the ASC; however, they were much more effective and by 2015, 90% of the country’s shrimp farms had been certified, making Belize the first country in the world where almost all shrimp produced is socially and environmentally sourced. The measure had immediate effects. As soon as the Belize shrimp farms obtained the certification, several British supermarkets, including Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, pledged to buy exclusively their shrimp under a premium sales stamp. In 2014, exports reached US$45 million and came to represent 5.6% of the country’s GDP. “Prior to this project, these niche markets in Europe, the United States and Canada would have been inaccessible,” says Alvin Henderson, president of the Belize Shrimp Growers Association. “The fact that orders came from as far away as Belgium did not surprise us. With the certification we expected that the European market, especially the British one, would look for our product. We were right,” he says. Part of the success of the initiative was that it fostered a culture of collaboration and community among the different shrimp farms. By working together to certify all members of the association, they created a positive dynamic of sharing knowledge and resources. This was very useful in 2015, when the industry faced a major crisis. Shortly after certification, a virus that expanded from a neighboring country devastated the shrimp population. In total, 41% of production was lost, compared to 2014 levels; some farms lost all their shrimp. But thanks to social cohesion and solidarity, they had the capacity for a rapid response that allowed them to cope with the changes. Article published at https://www. iadb.org/en/improvinglives/worldsmost-ethical-and-sustainable-shrimpcomes-belize For this full article and others go to belizetimes.biz

BELIZE WATER SERVICES LIMITED THIRD WATER (SOUTH AMBERGRIS CAYE WATER AND SEWERAGE EXPANSION) PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENDER POLICY AND OPERATIONAL STRATEGY (GPOS) FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of the Third Water (South Ambergris Caye Water and Sewerage Expansion) Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of BWS and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than BWS shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing. Belize Water Services Limited (BWS), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services to assist with the development of a Gender Policy and Operational Strategy for Human Resource Management Consultancy. The objective of the consultancy is to developed a gender policy and operational strategy (GPOS) for human resource management in BWS. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of ten (10) months. BWS now invites interested eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest indicating qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services. Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: (a)

(b)

in the case of unincorporated firms, the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and

(c)

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments. All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday to Friday. Four (4) hard copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first address below no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2019, and an electronic copy must be sent simultaneously to CDB at the second email address below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for the Development of a Gender Policy and Operational Strategy for Human Resource Management”. Following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not less than three and not more than six applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to undertake the assignment. BWS reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest. 1.

Resident Consultant Engineer Belize Water Services Limited #7 Central American Boulevard Belize City Belize District BELIZE, C. A. Tel: (501) 222 4757 ext. 241 Fax: (501) 222 4238 Email: rce@bwsl.com.bz

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GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE SECOND ROAD SAFETY PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PRE-PROJECT KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES SURVEY CONSULTANCY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of a Second Road Safety Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona this fide resident of an eligible country. financing to eligible accrue payments under a contract for which invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or countries are member countries of CDB. import, toEligible the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than GOB shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services for Road Safety Consultancy. The objective of the consultancy is to undertake a genand Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest. der-sensitive and socially-inclusive baseline and pre-project Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey considering the social gendered norms that shape behavior. The Project area is defined as the corridor along the PhilipInGoldson Highway, between Belize City and the border with Mexico. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of four (4) months, intermittently. the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP) now invites interested eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest for the provision of these consultancy services. experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing Consultants shall be eligible to participate if: commitments. All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from (a) in the case of a body corporate, it is legally incorporated or otherwise organised in an eligible country, has its principal place of business in an eligible country and is more than 50 per cent beneficially owned the first belowand/or betweenbona 0900 and hours Monday to Friday. country(ies) or by a body(ies) corporate meeting these requirements; by address citizen(s) fide1600 resident(s) of eligible (b) in the case of unincorporated firms, the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and Threeinhard the consultant Expressions ofhas Interest must be receivedand at the first addressnot below later than (c) all copies cases,ofthe no arrangement undertakes to no make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a 1400person hours onnot Friday, September 2019 and an electronic copy must be sent simultaneously to a citizen or bona27,fide resident of an eligible country. CDB at the email address below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the

Eligible countries member CDB. name and address are of the applicantcountries and shall beof clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy TheServices attention of interested Consultants is and drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest. for Pre-Project Knowledge, Attitudes Practices Survey Consultancy” In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments. AllFollowing information must be submittedain English. Further may besixobtained the assessment of submissions, short-list of not less thaninformation three and not more than applicantsfrom the first address below between 0900 and 1600 hours Monday to Friday. Three copieswith of the of and Interest be received at the first proposals address tobelow no later than 1400 hours on Friday, September 27, 2019 and an electronic copy must be sent simultaneously to CDB at the willhard be provided full Expressions terms of reference invitedmust to submit technical and financial email address below. The sealed containing each should or include thethename and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for Pre-Project undertake the assignment. GOBenvelope reserves the right to accept or submission reject late applications to cancel Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Survey Consultancy” present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing Following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not less than three and not more than six applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of undertake the assignment. GOB reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant Expressions of Interest. and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest. 1. Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (Economic Development) P. O. Box 42 Mountain View Blvd, Ground Floor, Unit Three William Tam Building Belmopan BELIZE, C.A. Tel: +501-822-3517/2526/2527 Emails: yvonne.hyde@med.gov.bz cc.: pmu03cdbgobz@gmail.com cc.:pmucdbgobz@gmail.com Attn.: Second Road Safety Project Management Unit Pre-Project KAP Survey Consultancy

2. Procurement Caribbean Development Bank P.O. Box 408 Wildey, St. Michael Barbados, W. I. BB11000 Fax: 246 426 7269 Tel: 246 431 1600 Email: procurement@caribank.org

TERMS OF REFERENCE PRE-PROJECT KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES SURVEY CONSULTANCY 1. BACKGROUND 1.01 The Board of Directors (BOD) of CDB at its Two Hundred and Fifty-First Meeting held on May 21, 2012, considered Paper BD 44/12 and approved a loan to GOBZ to assist in financing a Road Safety Project. The expected outcome of the Project was a reduction in deaths and serious injuries associated with RTA along a Demonstration Corridor on the George Price Highway between Belize City and Belmopan. The investments included activities to support improving: the safety of road infrastructure along the Corridor; road user awareness of safety; driver behaviour and adherence to traffic laws; post-crash care; and the capacity of GOBZ to manage road safety. The Project was completed in September 2018, and infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness efforts implemented have contributed to significant improvements to safety on the Corridor. Fatalities on the demonstration moved from 33 deaths in 2009 to a 5-year average of 9 between 2013-2017. 1.02 GOBZ now wishes to replicate this approach to improve road safety along the Philip S. W. Goldson (PSWG) Highway between Belize City and the border with Mexico. The PSWG Highway is one of Belize’s most important and serves as the main trade route to and from Mexico. A 2011 safety assessment of the road network determined that it was predominately 1-2 stars for all users (with 3 being the minimum acceptable standard), it is now considered to have the poorest safety record in the entire network. 1.03 Road Traffic Injuries have significant negative impacts on Belize, at all levels, as they place significant emotional, psychological and financial burden on families of accident victims, elevate the number of healthy life-years lost, loss if productivity and income for victims and their care takers and contribute to the overall mortality and morbidity levels in the country. Road death and injury are not inevitable. Road trauma is a preventable public health challenge. Road systems can be developed that reduce the likelihood of a crash occurring and minimize the severity, if a crash does occur. This can be achieved with road users understanding the risks they impose on themselves and other road users, safe vehicles and safe roads, together with appropriate enforcement. 2. OBJECTIVE 2.01 The objective of the consultancy is to undertake a gender-sensitive and socially-inclusive baseline and pre-project Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey considering the social gendered norms that shape behavior. 3. SCOPE OF WORKS 3.01 The Project area is defined as the corridor along the Philip S. W. Goldson Highway between Belize City and the border with Mexico. The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to, the following activities: (a) review the norms, values, beliefs, gender relations and community practices in relation to road safety; identify social gendered norms that will serve as entry points for behavioral change; (b) identify and draw lessons from previous experience in using positive role models for promoting road safety, with special attention to strategies that will enable young men to become champions/allies in tackling risky behaviors; (c) ensure boys and young men are reached by targeting free time spaces where groups meet and socialize, such as sports clubs, pubs, etc.; (d) identify social gendered norms, as a key component of behavioral change, that will serve as entry points for said behavioral change; (e) compile, review and analyze statistics on road safety, morbidity and mortality in Belize by sex, age and type of event;

(f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

(k)

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estimate the cost of loss of life, physical ability and productivity, income and time constraints by sex of the victim and of the care takers; define study population, which should include communities and schools along the Demonstration Corridor and, utilizing accepted statistical sampling techniques, identify required sample size; prepare survey protocol, data collection tools, pre-testing and translation of questionnaires, and train enumerators; based on composition of the survey areas and linguistic, cultural and gender considerations, develop appropriate questionnaires; data for this survey should be collected through desk review, questionnaires, face-to-face interviews and focus group discussions. To minimize any observer-bias, interviewers should adopt the same approach in explaining the survey, phrasing particular questions, and recording the responses; all baseline data will be disaggregated by sex and age; collection methods may include separate focus groups for men and women, as well as for male and female youth. Institutions surveyed will be asked about gender norms and stereotypes influencing the delivery of services for road safety process data and undertake statistical analysis of the results; establish a baseline and data collection and analysis methodology; and recommend the most effective ways of promoting road safety in Belize.

4. DURATION 4.01 It is anticipated that the services of the Consultant will be required intermittently over a four-month period. 5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 5.01 The Consultant(s) will submit the following reports: (a) Inception Report describing the approach proposed to be taken to deliver the scope of works outlined, within two weeks of the start of the consultancy. (b) Draft and Final Pre-project KAP Survey Report, presenting the data and results of the survey. 5.02 GOBZ and CDB will provide comments within two weeks of receipt of the report and the consultants will adjust the ongoing work according to the comments received. Reports should be submitted in three hard copies and electronically. 6. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS 6.01 The Project Manager, Road Safety Unit will facilitate the work of the consultant and make available all relevant documents, and will act as liaison between the consultant and GOBZ officials and stakeholders. 7. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 7.01 The consultancy team should have expertise in, but not be limited to, the following areas: (a) University Degree in Statistics, Sociology or related field; (b) Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; (c) Social psychology and previous experience in measuring behavior change, social and gendered norms and masculinities would be an asset; (d) Previous experience in conducting gender analysis and analyzing data from gender perspective is an asset; and (e) Excellent communication skills including research, writing, editing and presentation skills would be an asset.

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Corozal & Orange Walk Districts; Belize District; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo & Christiana R. Castillo willMEGA sell the following properties at the locations, dates and times below listed: PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Corozal & Orange Walk Districts; Belize District; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo & Christiana R. Castillo will sell the ***Corozal & Orange Walk Districts Properties ************ following properties at the locations, dates and times below listed: At Unit 4 Corner Belize-Corozal & San Antonio Roads, Orange Walk Town, *********************** Corozal & Orange Walk Districts Properties ************************* At Unit 4Walk CornerDistrict Belize-Corozal & San Antonio Roads, Orange Walk Town, Orange am: Walk District on Orange on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 10:30 Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 10:30 am: 1. Parcel No. 1177 N0. 7 – 7th Avenue, Corozal Town, Corozal District:

****Belize District Vehicles and Properties ********* At No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at [PLEASE NOTE] 5:00 pm: Vehicles: 2016 Universe Blue Great Wall Wingle; 2017 Universe Blue Great Wall Wingle Belize District Properties: 1. Parcel No. 174 Corner Meighan and Lizarraga Avenues, King's Park, Belize City, Belize:

Registration Section Block Parcel Corozal North 1 1177 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot [583.19 square yards] situate in Corozal North, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Herman H. Pinkney & Ms. Ina Locke.) 2. Parcel No. 418 corner 3rd Avenue & 5th Street North, Corozal Town, Corozal District: REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL King's Park 45 174 (Being a two storey residential/commercial concrete structure [4,564 sq ft.] containing Ground Floor: 2 Universe Wall Wingle; 2017room) Universe BlueFirst GreatFloor: Wall Wingle commercial units (3 2016 office area Blue + 1 Great bathroom + meeting each; 3 residential units (3 Belize District Properties: bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen) each and lot [456.5 S.Y.] situate at Parcel No. 174 Corner 1.Meighan Parcel Avenue No. 174 and Corner Meighan and Lizarraga Avenues, King's Park,The Belize City, Belize: Lizarraga Avenue, King's Park, Belize City, Belize. freehold property of Messrs. Mail Boxes Etc. Belize Limited / Ms. Jennifer Leslie) 2. Lot No. 3 Mile 16 Northern Highway, Belize District:

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Belize District Properties: 1. Parcel No. 174 Corner Meighan and Lizarraga Avenues, King's Park, Belize Ci

Registration Section Block Parcel Corozal Central 4 418 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling structure containing two apartments: Apartment 1 – 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen: Apartment 2 – 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot [1,023.5 square meters] situate in Corozal Central, Corozal District, the freehold property of Ms. Guadalupe Longsworth and Mr. Edmund Longsworth.) 3. Parcel No. 111 Jaruby Street Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

Registration Section Block Parcel Orange Walk Town 4 111 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1910 sq. ft.]: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Laundry + Drive Way and lot [0.217 acre] situate at corner Igret & Jabird Streets, (behind hospital) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Argentina Leiva and Mr. Nolberto Leiva.) 4. Parcel No. 336, Trinidad Village, Orange Walk District:

Registration Section Block Parcel Trinidad Village 4 336 (Being a timber/concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [1040.500 S.M.], the freehold property of Mr. Jimer Perez.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL All that piece or parcel of land beingKing's Lot No. 3 containing 928.787 S. M. 45 situate at Mile 16 174 Northern Highway Park TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant [928.787 S. 2 (Being a two storey residential/commercial concrete structure [4,564 sq ft.] containingland Ground Floor: M.]commercial situate at Mile Highway, Belize District, the room) freehold property Messrs. Stewart's units Ink / (3 units 16 (3 Northern office area + 1 bathroom + meeting each; First of Floor: 3 residential Minor Castellanos) bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen) each and lot [456.5 S.Y.] situate at Parcel No. 174 Corner 3. Parcel No. 3212 Morciana FuenesAvenue, Street, Belama PhaseBelize 4, Belize City: Meighan Avenue and Lizarraga King's Park, City, Belize. The freehold property of Messrs. Mail Boxes Etc. Belize Limited / Ms. Jennifer Leslie) 2. Lot No. 3 Mile 16 Northern Highway, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Caribbean Shores 16 3212/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + laundry and lot [357.551 S.M] situate on Morciana Fuenes Street, Belama Phase 4, Belize City, the leasehold property of Ms. Melanie Miguel. 4. LotAll No. 282 Maxboro, Sandhill Extension, Belize District: that piece or parcel of land Village being Lot No. 3 containing 928.787 S. M. situate at Mile 16 Northern Highway TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant land [928.787 S. M.] situate at Mile 16 Northern Highway, Belize District, the freehold property of Messrs. Stewart's Ink / Minor Castellanos) 3. Parcel No. 3212 Morciana Fuenes Street, Belama Phase 4, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK 5. Parcel No. 455 Trial Farm, Orange Walk District: King's Park 45 (Being a two storey residential/commercial concrete structure [4,564 sq ft.] co ALL THAT parcel of land being Lot+ No. meeting 282 situate in the Sandhill Village Extension, Area, Fl commercial units (3 office area +piece 1 orbathroom room) each;Maxboro First Belize District containing 456.733 square meters of land TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen) and living/dining/kitchen, the leasehold propertyeach of Ms. Gloria Gabb. lot [456.5 S.Y.] situate 5. Parcel No. 1095 off Faber'sREGISTRATION Road on CarmelaSECTION Willoughby Street, Belize City: BLOCK PARCEL Meighan Avenue and Lizarraga Avenue, King'sCaribbean Park, Belize City, Belize. The fre Shores 16 3212/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + Ms.andJennifer Registration Section Block Mail Boxes Parcel Etc. Belize Limited /laundry lot [357.551 S.M] Leslie) situate on Morciana Fuenes Street, Belama Phase 4, Belize City, the leasehold property of Ms. Melanie Miguel. Trail Farm 4 455 4. Lot No. 282 Maxboro, Sandhill District: Village Extension, Belize District: 2.GroundLot No.open3Laundry Mile Northern Highway, Belize (Being a two storey concrete/timber dwelling house: floor – Partly house16 [312 sq. ft]; First floor (half concrete and half wooden):2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot 764.93 Sq. Meters situate in Trail farm, the freehold property of Mr. Cesar E Vasquez & Lorena A Vasquez.) 6. Parcel No. 2708 Belize-Corozal Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

Registration Section Block Parcel Orange Walk Town 4 2708 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + one storey concrete store room with zinc roof and lot [634.094 square meters] situate beside Belize/Corozal Road (Phillip Goldson Highway) Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Gustavo R. Gongora) 7. Parcel No. 629 Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Queen Square West 45 1095 Being a concrete three-storey structure, with a gross floor area of 2,920sft. [50% commercial/office: Ground floor - 5 office spaces + 1 bathroom, kitchen/storage and reception area & 50% residential: First floor - 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Kitchen/Dining/Living rooms; Second floor - Attic space proposed to be completed as 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom], the freehold property of Mr. Deon Longsworth & Ms. Misty Williams) 6. Parcel No. 701 Aloe Vera Street, St. Martin de Porres, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL St. Martin de Porres 45 701 (Being a two storey concrete multi-family dwelling house [2,560 sq. ft.]: Ground floor - 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen; First floor: 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot 453.84 Sq. Meters situate on Aloe Vera Street in St. Martin de Porres Area, the freehold property of Ms. Rita Ramos.) 7. Parcel No. 246 Maskall Village Road, Belize District:

All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 3 containing 928.787 S. M. situate at TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being Registration Section Block Parcel REGISTRATION BLOCK freehold PARCEL BelizeSECTION District, the property Guinea Grass 4 M.] situate 629/1 at Mile 16 Northern Highway, Belize Rural North 11 246/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,401 sq. ft.] [3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + Minor [1,019 square meters] situate in Guinea Grass, Orange Walk District, the Castellanos) leasehold property of Mr. Olivia covered entry porch] and lot situate on Maskall Village Road, Belize District, the leasehold property of Ms. Gutierrez.) Sherett Brackett & Mr. Ammon Brackett) 3. Parcel No. 3212 Morciana Fuenes Street, Belama Phase 4, Belize City: 8. Lot No. 378 Maxboro Area, Sandhill Village, Belize District: Parcel No. 625 Guinea Grass, Orange Walk District:

Registration Section Block Parcel Guinea Grass 4 625/1 (Being a concrete and timber bungalow dwelling house: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen and lot situate in Guinea Grass, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Mr. David R. Perrera.) ********************Belize District Vehicles and Properties *********************** th

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 378 situate in the Maxboro Area, Sandhill Village, Belize District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete

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bungalow dwelling house: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Porch and second building being a 2 storey concrete structure: Ground floor - 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + storeroom; First floor - 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + open space to facilitate Living/Dining/Kitchen situate in the Maxboro Area, Sandhill Village, Belize District, Belize, the freehold property of Mr. Juan Betancourt & Mr. Jonathan Betancourt) 9. Lots Nos. 31 & 32 near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District:

ALL THOSE [2] pieces or parcels of land together containing 1813.762 S.M. being Lots Nos. 31 and 32 situate near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete two storey dwelling house [4,418 sq. ft.] [5 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen/Family Rooms] and lots [1,813.762 S.M.] situate near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold properties of Ms. Shirlee Cornejo). 10. Lot No. 33 Fresh Pond, Boom Pine Ridge Area on the Boom Hattieville Road, Belize District:

ALL THAT piece of land or parcel being Lot No. 33 situate in the Boom Pine Ridge Area on the Boom Hattieville Road, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen situate in Fresh Pond in the Boom Pine Ridge Area on the Boom Hattieville Road, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Santiago G. Padilla Jr.) 11. Lot No. 110 Hattieville Village, Belize District:

All that piece or parcel of land being lot No. 110 situate in Hattieville Village, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being an elevated timber family dwelling: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/ kitchen + 2 porches and lot [889.559 S.M.] situate in Hattieville, Belize District, the freehold property of Karel Scott.) 12.

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1. Parcel No. 2842 first street south of Placencia Airstrip, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2842 (Being an elevated timber building + an incomplete concrete structure and corner lot [552.24 S.Y.] with canal view situate in a sub-division on the first street south of the Placencia Airstrip, lagoon side, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ajinder Singh Garcha) 2. 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) 3. Lot No. 204 Silk Grass Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 204 situate in Silk Grass Village, Stann Creek District comprising 363.140 S.M. as shown by Plan No. 2004 of 2010 dated 12th November 2010, made by G.E. Valdez, License Surveyor and recorded at the Lands Survey Department, Belmopan, Cayo District TOGETHER with all building and erections standing and being thereon. (Being an incomplete concrete two storey house: Ground floor - 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + laundry; First Floor incomplete and lot [363.140 square meters], the freehold property of Ms. Carmen Bol.) 4. Lot No. 80 Noralez Extension, Independence Village, Stann Creek District:

Parcel No. 466 West Canal Street, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 466 (Being a three storey concrete structure [5,400 sq. ft.] [Ground Floor: Warehouse; First Floor: 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen; Second Floor: 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen] and lot [291.246 S.M.] situate on West Canal Street, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Perez Hardware Store/Mr. Orlando Perez). 13. Lot No. 137 Corner West & Basra Streets, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 436 (Being a two storey concrete building [25% residential: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen & 75% commercial/warehouse - glass windows + tiled floors + office spaces + Â˝ bathroom + kitchenette] remaining portion - warehouse and lot situate at Lot No. 137 Corner West and Basra Streets, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Tenchtronics Communications Limited) 14. Lot No. 61 Amara Avenue, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 206 (Being a two storey timber/concrete building - commercial ground floor + residential first floor and lot situate at No. 61 Amara Avenue, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Tenchtronics Communications Limited) 15. 9 Acres north of the Sibun River, Freetown Sibun, Belize District:

All that piece or parcel of land being Block No. 6 comprising 9 acres situate north of the Sibun River in the vicinity of Freetown, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being 9 acres of vacant land situate north of the Sibun River in the vicinity of Freetown, Belize District, the freehold property of Ms. Taheera A. Ahmad) 16. Lot No. 775 Tropical Park, Western Highway, Belize 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 Noralez Extension, Independence Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Rodrick R. Parham) 5. 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) 6. Lot 80 San Juan Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 696.666 S.M. being Lot 80 situate in San Juan Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: [990 sq. ft.]: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [696.666 S.M.] situate in San Juan Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Maria Maldonado.) 7. Lot No. 13 Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District:

All that piece of land containing 836.013 square meters being Lot No. 13 situate in Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + utility room + covered front and rear verandahs and a concrete apartment building containing 4 rooms each with bathroom and lot [836.013 S.M.] situate in Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek District, the leasehold property of Mr. Jose O. Raudales and Ms. Rixy G. Ramirez) 8. Parcel No. 24/1 Dangriga North Area, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 24/1 (Being an 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) 9. Lot No. 132 situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 724.665 s. m. being Lot 775 situate at Tropical Park, Western Highway, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen] and lot [724.665 S. M.] situate at Tropical Park, Western Highway, Belize District, the freehold property of Ms. Orissa Molina) *************************Stann Creek & Toledo Districts Properties ********************* *************Stann Creek & Toledo Districts Properties ************ In front Messrs. Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. No. 10 St. Vincent Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District on In front (Belize) Ltd. No. 10 St. Vincent Street, Dangriga, Thursday 19thMessrs. SeptemberScotiabank 2019 at 11:00 am: ***************************Stann District************************** Stann Creek District on Thursday 19thCreek September 2019 at 11:00 am: 1. Parcel No. 2842 first street south of Placencia Airstrip, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District:

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ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 766.202 S.M. being Lot No. 132 situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a 2 storey dwelling house [1,160 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [766.202 S.M.] situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Eduardo Saravia) 10. Lot No. 238 Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek District:

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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 [795.603 square meters] situate along the Old Mullins River Road, Pomona Village, Stann Creek, the freehold property of Ms. Tanya M. Chavarria.) 11. Lot No. 184 Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, Belize:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 802.713 S.M. being Lot No. 184 situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [802.713 S.M.] situate in Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Patricio Cho and Ms. Margarita Cho) 12. Lot No. 68 situate in Del Oro Site, Pomona Village, Stann Creek District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel containing 1695.99 Square Yards being lot 4 situate at Big Falls Village Toledo District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [686 sq. ft.] comprising 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [1695.99 S.Y.] situate in Big Falls Village, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Juan De Dios Poom) 1041.510 S.M. San Antonio Village, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 1041.51square meters situate in San Antonio Village, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house and lot [1,041.51 S.M.] situate beside the main road in San Antonio Village, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Juan Ich and Mr. Jesus Ich) 12.447 Acres, Beside Main road, Jacintoville, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 12.447 acres being Block 41 Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being four built forms on 12.447 acres of land, the primary structure being a single family concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,200 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and land [12.447 acres] situate on the main road leading to Punta Gorda Town, Jacintoville, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Marcel Jacobs) 977.04 S.M. Lot No. 157 Forest Home Village Extension, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 461.849 S.M. being Lot No. 68 Del Oro Site, Pomona Village TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a 2 storey concrete dwelling house [1,360 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [461.849 S.M.] situate in Del Oro Site, Pomona Village, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Darwin A. Reymundo) 13. Parcel No. 657 near the Melinda Road, Dangriga, Stann Creek District

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing of land containing 977.04 squrare meters being Lot No. 157 situate in Forest Home Village (extension) in the Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a single-family dwelling house [1,882 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/dining/kitchen + Entry Verandah + Covered Carport + Second Floor: Game Room + Covered Patio and lot 977.04 S.M. situate in the Forest Home Village Extension, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. David Duncan) Acres 2 rods 14 poles of developed land situate along the Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Toledo 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) ************************Toledo District************************ 1. About 1 Mile on the Old Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Joe Taylor Creek, 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) Lot No. 2 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 440.50 s.m. situate about 1 Mile on the Old Punta Gorda - San Antonio Road, Joe Taylor Creek, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house comprising 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen on each floor and lot [440.50 s.m] situate about 1 Mile on the Old Punta Gorda - San Antonio Road, Joe Taylor Creek, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Yolanda C. Vasquez) 2. 0.64 Acre Jacintoville, 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 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) 9. 147.228 Acres, San Marcos Agricultural Area, Toledo District:

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing 0.64 acre situate along San Antonio/Punta Gorda Road, Jacintoville, Toledo District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being two storey concrete dwelling house [4,240 sq. ft.] comprising 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen on each floor and lot [0.64 acre] situate in Jacintoville, Toledo District, the freehold property of Messrs. Pete & NJ’s Trucking) Lot No. 4 Big Falls Village, Toledo 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) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: belizeauctionsales@gmail.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the company ELLIOTT CORPORATE HOLDINGS LIMITED (“the Company”) incorporated under the IBC Act of Belize commenced dissolution on the 2nd day of September, 2019; ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing and 12.447 acres being Block 41 Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being four built forms DRAGANA SUVAJAC of BORSTBINDAREGATAN 17, on 12.447 acres of land, the primary structure being a single family concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,200 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and land [12.447 of acres] situate 41722 GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN is the Liquidator the on the main road leading to Punta Gorda Town, Jacintoville, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Marcel Jacobs) Company, and any claims against the company should be forwarded to the Liquidator within 30 days from commencement.

Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

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: Global Trade Corp. – 6th September, 2019 Belize Corporate Services Limited Registered Agent

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