9 FEB
THE BELIZE TIMES
2014
09 9
Mrs. Mary Tate
celebrates 100th Birthday
BTL “Friends & Family” Park Belize City, February 5th 2014 It appears that Mayor Darrell Bradley continues to try his utmost best to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, Dean Barrow, jostling with the likes of Patrick Faber for the title of “Mini-Dean”. Three weeks ago the BELIZE TIMES broke the story of a blatant case of Insider Trading at the BTL Park, where none other than the former Deputy Mayor and current City Councillor, Deon Leslie, was gifted with a lease for a bar, of all things, inside what is supposed to be a the family recreational space, BTL Park. Bradley’s grand opening of the park took an unexpected turn for the worse when the media questioned him about the apparent shady dealing, to which the Mayor responded with a bombshell of his own: it is not only Deon Leslie that has a license to operate a business in the park. Other city councilors like Michael Theus were also gifted with booths inside the Park. Instead of going through the tender or selection process to erase any possible suspicion of insider trading, the Mayor simply defended his council’s decisions to the bitter end. When asked whether he was afraid of public backlash for any perceived conflict of interest, he responded bitterly, “I don’t care how it is perceived”. But why did the Mayor get so defensive over these “special”, “not-so normal” Belizeans receiving rewards from the very same council on which they serve as current members? Could it be that the Mayor or one of his family members also got a hold of one of these special booths inside the park? Well, the BELIZE TIMES has been reliably informed that the Mayor’s mother-in-law, a Jamaican national, has also been bestowed with a business booth inside the BTL Park. If indeed true, this gross act of nepotism could solidify Darrell’s future as the second coming of Dean Oliver Barrow, a man who currently holds the title as the most power-drunk, arrogant and nepotistic Prime Minister Belize has ever had. Since the Mayor seems unable to mentally handle the lollipop questions without going berserk, we advise the media to take extra care when probing the Mayor about this latest scandal, as it could very well result in his committal to the Rockview Mental Facility.
call 650-8429 Mary Tate, a Pickstock Street legend, celebrated her 100th birthday on February 4th. PUP Chairman Henry Usher visited her at the Sister Cecilia Home and took her a cake and a little bag of goodies. Congratulations Ms. Mary! And may you live to see many more!
PUP NOTICE Cayo Central Standard Bearer Convention The People’s United Party Standard Bearer Convention for the Cayo Central Electoral Division is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2014. Application are available from the Constituency Committee Chairperson or the PUP Secretariat, Independence Hall, #3 Queen Street, Belize City. Completed applications must be filled and returned to the Chairperson and the Secretary General. The non-refundable fee is to be submitted to the Secretariat along with the necessary documentation to complete the application package. Deadline for submission is Thursday February 27, 2014.
PUP NOTICE Belize Rural South Standard Bearer Convention The People’s United Party Standard Bearer Convention for the Belize Rural South Electoral Division is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2014. Application are available from the Constituency Committee Chairperson or the PUP Secretariat, Independence Hall, #3 Queen Street, Belize City. Completed applications must be filled and returned to the Chairperson and the Secretary General. The non-refundable fee is to be submitted to the Secretariat along with the necessary documentation to complete the application package. Deadline for submission is Thursday February 27, 2014.
PUP NOTICE Standard Bearer Endorsement Convention for Cayo West The People’s United Party announces an Endorsement Convention for Cayo West Standard Bearer on Sunday, March 2, 2014.
Liquor License NOTICES Notice is hereby given that NIGEL A. MEJIA is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “NJ’s Store”, situate at Santana Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that NIGEL A. MEJIA is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “NJ’s Cool Spot”, situate at Santana Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that NIGEL A MEJIA is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “NPJ’s Store”, situate at 12 Miles Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that ZHU FENG LUO is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Homever”, situate at 13 Miles, Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Notice is hereby given that MARVIN RIVERA & GLENDA SARAVIA are applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Cheaptown Hardware Store”, situate at #9171 La Croix Boulevard, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.