Belize Times February 14, 2020- Historic PlanBelize Delivers Transparency & Accountability

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PRESS RELEASE

Analysis of the State of the Nation’s Economy As the Government of Belize continues its consultations with social partners in the public and private sector, the Ministry of Finance has released the findings of a preliminary analysis into the state of the nation’s economy to date.

Please note below: • Average income per person (real GDP per capita) has fallen steadily since 2008, from $7,412 in 2008 to $7,040 by 2019, and then plummeting to $5,843 in 2020.

• The dramatic fall in average income per person to $5,843 in 2020 has reduced our income levels to as low as it has been way back in 1992, over 28 years ago.

Unemployment has almost tripled in 2020, from 10.4% to almost 30%.

• With underemployment also increasing from 22.7% to 38%, almost 68% of the labour force is left looking for work.

• Belize’s unemployment rate is more than triple the average unemployment rate throughout the Caribbean and more than quadruple that of Central America.

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Government revenues fell by almost 30% or over $300 million in 2020.

• 36 cents out of every dollar spent on government expenditures is being borrowed to make payments.

• 83 cents out of every dollar of government revenues is being spent on wages, salaries and pensions.

• Wages and salaries have almost tripled - from $234mn in 2008 to $684mn in just 12 years.

• Heightened spending coupled with revenue shortfalls led to financing requirements of over half a billion dollars in 2020.

• It took 4 successive administrations from independence to 1998 for the government to accumulate $700 million of debt while it took the last government one year to rack up financing requirements of over $500 million in 2020.

• Since 2008, government debt has increased by almost $2 billion with domestic debt more than tripling from $333mn to $1.3 billion and external debt other than the superbond more than doubling from $830mn to $1.77 billion.

• At 134.1%, Belize now has the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the entire Caribbean and Central American region.

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PR#131

PRESS RELEASE Government of Belize to Commence Commission of Inquiry Belmopan February 10, 2021. 8:40 a.m.

The Commission of Inquiry will commence its proceedings into the sale of government assets on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.

The first meeting will be held at the House of Culture in Belize City in accordance with and subject to all applicable health regulations.

The Commission has summoned the attendance before it of former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow; Mr. Joseph Waight, Financial Secretary; and Mr. Ruperto Vicente, head of the Vehicle Care Unit.

In light of the existing regulations, members of the public and the media will not be permitted to attend the proceedings, which will be livestreamed by the Government of Belize Press Office via its Facebook and YouTube pages.

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PEYRE’: A “FOOL” AND A BLASTED LIAR?

Belmopan. February 11, 2021. 4:00 p.m.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

In January 1953, President Harry S. Truman gave his farewell speech to the American people. Espousing the mantra he held dearly “the buck stops here” he said, “The President - whoever he is - has to decide. He can’t pass the buck to anybody. No one else can do the deciding for him.

That’s his job “. [emphasis added ].

Similarly, the Prime Minister of Belize have a constructive responsibility regarding the affairs of the state. As Noam Chomsky alluded to that within the domain of politics the individual who holds the power is charged with the responsibility to assisting the public to understand the truth about their government. Often these individuals act immorally, hypocritically, deceptively, and unjustly.

Senator Michael Peyrefitte when interviewed, post a Senate session, regarding the former Prime Minister Dean Oliver Barrow being summoned before the Commission of Inquiry, got unto his soapbox responding with a web of deception. Prime Minister John Briceño characterised the actions of the senator as coming from a “fool”.

Similar to Dean Barrow, Peyrefitte wrapped himself in his usual hubristic garb and spewed complete nonsense. Senator Peyrefitte have a penchant to take advantage of a question by barking out misleading misinformative sound bites.

The Belizean economy has been haemorrhaging and has been on life support stemming from the lack of sound financial stewardship. However, the former Attorney General was chomping at the bit to defend his wretched red regime’s incompetence. Peyrefitte brazenly lied to the reporters saying that the UDP left the economy in well stead. In late 2019, and in the first week of 2020, the economy contracted four quarters consecutively placing the Jewel in a recession. Due to a 23 per cent plus contraction in the fourth quarter, economic experts considered that Belize was in a state of a depression rather than a state recession.

In speaking on the state of the economy PM Briceño highlighted the fault line of a five hundred million existing deficit with the national debt ballooning to almost five billion dollars. How dare you Mr Peyrefitte lie to the intelligent Belizeans that the country nuh bruk! Additionally, Peyre’ in profuse cunningness attempted to

alarm Public Servants that retrenchment was on the horizon. Retrenchment have become a political curse for the UDPs. The history of the Barrow/Faber administration reveals that many have suffered from the UDP chopping block. Under the present Leader of the Opposition numerous school wardens, mostly single mothers, many who were PUPs, lost their jobs. Barrow response was that “while you must act with a degree of humanness, man that is the inexorable law of politics, that’s the inevitable consequence of a change of government.” When the former PM was faced with litigation from the firings he submitted that “no court can force a government to pay money it doesn’t have.” In the midst of the pandemic Barrow had insisted on the scalping of the Public Servants salaries. The PSU resisted and Dean Barrow intention at the time was to seek parliamentary approval to become the sole authority to make adjustments to salaries.

It is evident that UDP is the party of retrenchment. Prime Minister John Briceño have declared that firings are not up for consideration. Clearly, Senator Michael Peyrefitte corrosive lies are nothing but “nonsense upon stilts” and nonsense of a fool.

Unlike the former Prime Minister Dean Oliver Barrow, Prime Minister John Briceño insist on not passing the buck. The swift action to “right the ship” and the convening of the Commission of Inquiry and the summoning of Barrow signals that under his leadership no one is above the law and there are no “sacred cows.” This represents true leadership. A leader that considers country and people first.

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BCCI BIPOLAR?

y the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (BCCI) own admission, they had not been previously involved in budget consultations, even after having requested the same in previous years. The long-standing absence of such consultations with one of the largest private-sector groups should have been cause for greater alarm during the past administration. The BCCI has come forward with their own recommendations after the budget consultations were held. After careful consideration on whether any cuts to the government’s wage bill should occur, they make several recommendations.

The first, taking a cue from the International Monetary Fund, the reduction should be done gradually, and rehiring should be done at a rate lower than the natural resignations and retirement from public service. They also recommend that front line workers be granted immunity from such cuts, and that there be a balance so that those earning on the lower end of pay scales are not disproportionately affected by cuts. There were also several other recommendations like the institution of a hiring freeze, a payroll audit, the institution, and implementation of a staff replacement ratio. There were also proposals for lifting the retirement age and making the government pension contributory. The press release finishes off by stating that the BCCI feels that in their view “the public-sector wage bill reductions…would in the short term, have a relatively nominal impact on the Debt-to-GDP ratio.”

This is a complete departure from the BCCI’s previous stance just nine months ago when they berated the Public Service Union and the Belize National Teacher’s Union when these were vociferously arguing against losing their annual increments and other compensations. The BCCI called them “out of touch with the current reality we are universally facing.” The BCCI then reminded Belizeans that fifty per cent of recurrent debt comes from salaries and pensions of the public sector. The public sector wage has become unmanageable, and are being sustained through loans, loans that will be repaid in large part by taxpayers and the private sector. The BCCI in May 2020 also stated, “we the private sector and our employees expect that government, and the public sector would unite with energy to discover answers for slashing its costs of operation to the barest minimum, as the private sector has been forced to do to survive.” The wage bill has not significantly changed, neither have our dire circumstances. To the naked eye, there have only been two things that have changed between May of last year and now. Those two things are the Party in Power and the position of the BCCI. There are many merits to the recommendations of the BCCI, such as the recommendations to enforce tax collection and to close loopholes that allow for tax evasion. However, it seems they are consummate back pedallers, while before they were desirous of sharing the burden of these hard times equally between the private and public sector, they are not now so keen. Back then they reminded the public sector of the many sacrifices the private sector have made and required that the public sector also do their part in trying to keep our economy afloat. Is it then the position of the BCCI that the private sector shoulder this burden alone? Certainly, the fickle BCCI does a great job of blowing hot and then cold.

These are still dire and challenging times, the pandemic brought home with uncanny clarity just how broken our economy and systems are. The challenges are the same now as back in May, but they have been augmented and accelerated; we are running out of time before a total collapse. Changes, systemic and fundamental, must be enacted decisively and methodically to halt the crisis before it is too late. It will take courage, leadership and resolve to get the job done. PM Briceño will lead the charge!

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2021

en Español

¿LA BCCI BIPOLAR?

a propia Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Belice (BCCI por sus siglas en inglés) ha admitido que no había participado en las consultas presupuestarias, incluso después de haberlas solicitado en años anteriores. La prolongada ausencia por parte del GOB de tales consultas con uno de los mayores grupos del sector privado debería haber sido motivo de mayor alarma durante la pasada administración. El BCCI ha presentado sus propias recomendaciones tras la celebración de las consultas presupuestarias. Tras estudiar detenidamente la conveniencia de realizar recortes en la masa salarial del gobierno, hacen varias recomendaciones.

La primera, siguiendo el ejemplo del Fondo Monetario Internacional, es que la reducción se haga de forma gradual y que la recontratación se haga a un ritmo inferior al de las dimisiones y jubilaciones naturales en la función pública. También recomiendan que se conceda inmunidad a los trabajadores de primera línea frente a estos recortes, y buscar un equilibrio para que los que ganen en el extremo inferior de las escalas salariales no se vean afectados desproporcionadamente por los recortes. También hubo otras recomendaciones como la institución de una congelación de las contrataciones, una auditoría de las nóminas, la institución y aplicación de una tasa de sustitución del personal. También se propone elevar la edad de jubilación y hacer que la pensión pública sea contributiva. El comunicado de prensa termina afirmando que la BCCI considera que, en su opinión, “las reducciones de la masa salarial del sector público... tendrían a corto plazo un impacto relativamente nominal en la relación entre la deuda y el PIB”.

Esto supone un cambio total con respecto a la postura anterior de la BCCI, hace tan sólo nueve meses, cuando reprendió al Sindicato de Servicios Públicos y al Sindicato Nacional de Maestros de Belice cuando éstos se oponían a perder sus incrementos anuales y otras compensaciones. La BCCI los llamó “fuera de contacto con la realidad actual a la que nos enfrentamos universalmente”. La BCCI recordó entonces a los beliceños que el cincuenta por ciento de la deuda recurrente procede de los salarios y las pensiones del sector público. Los salarios del sector público se han vuelto inmanejables, y se sostienen a través de préstamos, préstamos que serán reembolsados en gran parte por los contribuyentes y el sector privado.

La BCCI en mayo de 2020 también declaró: “nosotros, el sector privado y nuestros empleados, esperamos que el gobierno y el sector público se unan con energía para descubrir respuestas para reducir sus costos de funcionamiento al mínimo, como el sector privado se ha visto obligado a hacerlo para sobrevivir”. La masa salarial no ha cambiado significativamente, ni tampoco nuestras nefastas circunstancias. A simple vista sólo han cambiado dos cosas entre mayo del año pasado y ahora. Esas dos cosas son el partido en el poder y la posición de la BCCI. Las recomendaciones de la BCCI tienen muchos méritos, como el de reforzar la recaudación de impuestos y cerrar las lagunas que permiten la evasión fiscal. Sin embargo, parece que son pedaleros en retroceso consumados, ya que mientras antes, estaban deseosos de compartir la carga de estos tiempos difíciles de forma equitativa entre el sector privado y el público, ahora no están tan interesados. En aquel entonces le recordaron al sector público los muchos sacrificios que ha hecho el sector privado y exigieron que el sector público también haga su parte para intentar mantener nuestra economía a flote. ¿Es entonces la posición de la BCCI que el sector privado asuma solo con esta carga? Ciertamente, la voluble BCCI hace un gran trabajo al soplar en caliente y luego en frío. Siguen siendo tiempos difíciles, la pandemia ha puesto de manifiesto con asombrosa claridad lo maltrecho de nuestra economía y nuestros sistemas. Los retos son los mismos ahora que en mayo, pero se han incrementado y acelerado, y nos estamos quedando sin tiempo antes de un colapso total. Hay que introducir cambios sistémicos y fundamentales de forma decisiva y metódica para detener la crisis antes de que sea demasiado tarde. Se necesitará valor, liderazgo y determinación para llevar a cabo el trabajo. ¡El Primer Ministro Briceño liderará la carga!

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LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Isson Charles is applying for a Malt Liquor License to be operated at “Tey’s Food Spot” located in Double Head Cabbage, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Kenyon Lee Flowers is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Gwen’s Kitchen 2” located on Coney Drive, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Carlton Young is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Riverside Orchard” located in Gracie Rock Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Norma Aldana is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Nor’s Kitchen” located in Crooked Tree Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Xipei Zhang is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Helen Wu Store” located in Burell Boom Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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

Notice is hereby given that Christian Galiano is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Hussain Ahmed is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Ayman Grocery Store” located on Cinderella Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Delsy Aragon is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Iylah Shop” located on Staines Ally, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Juan Gongora is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “D’Flag Store” located at # 115 A Belize Corozal Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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PUP RELEASE Monday, February 8, 2021 Over the weekend, the People’s United Party hosted two (2) Delegate Conventions to elect Mayoral Candidates for Punta Gorda and Dangriga along with the endorsement of the Municipal Slate for Corozal Town and the endorsement of the PUP Standard Bearer for Corozal Bay. On Saturday, February 6, 2021, one hundred & twenty-four (124) Delegates casted their votes to elect Mr. Charles Selgado as the Mayoral Candidate for Punta Gorda. Mr. Selgado will lead the Team of Councillors which includes:

Mary Palacio | Moses Cal | Arnold Williams | Ulysess Guy | Roberto Virez | Malcolm Galvez Also on Saturday, a virtual Endorsement Convention was held in Corozal Town to endorse the Municipal Slate who will represent the Party on March 3rd. This Team, led by Mayor Rigoberto Vellos includes: Rodolfo Narvaez | Hilberto Clarke | Otoniel Riveroll | Miguel Montalvo | Marleni Tapia | Baldemar Pech, Jr.

The Party also used the opportunity on Saturday to endorse Mrs. Elvia Vega-Samos as the new Standard Bearer for Corozal Bay. Mrs. Vega-Samos will be representing the Party in the Corozal Bay bi-election also scheduled for March 3, 2021.

On Sunday, February 7, one hundred & five (105) Delegates convened to elect Mr. Robert Mariano as the Mayoral Candidate for Dangriga. Mr. Mariano will lead his Team of Councillors which includes: Gilroy Howard Flores | Martha Robinson | Austin Petillo, Jr. | Liberato Teul | John Edwin Flores | Jerris Valentine, Jr. The Party has now completed the process of putting in place, its nine (9) Mayoral Candidates and fifty-eight (58) Councillor Candidates in all nine municipalities across the country.

--ENDS-Contact: Linsford Castillo E-mail: secgenpup@gmail.com

VACANCY

NOTICE BOAT CAPTAIN

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post in the Marine Department. In the Port’s continued effort to promote diversity both males/females, able/ differently abled are encouraged to apply for the available post.

Reports to: Chief Marine Pilot Summary of Responsibilities: The primary duty of the Boat Captain is to safely navigate the vessel of which he has in command.

The captain has absolute authority relating to the safe conduct of his voyage and he alone shall make determinations regarding the safety of his vessel, crew and passengers, including when put to the sea. This post is fun and challenging, come prepared for a new venture.

Job Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • •

Operate and navigate all Port of Belize Limited vessels under command in a safe and efficient manner.

Ensure that the Pilots Launches are always in a state of readiness to perform its function. Be thoroughly familiar with the duties of a Captain/Engineer as contained in Belize Port Authority Mariner’s Handbook.

Provide proper accounting for all fuel and lubricants and for spare parts used in repairs and maintenance including a log Book for each vessel.

Ensure the safe handling of hazardous material in compliance with current safety precautions and environmental protection laws and regulations in the procurement, stowage and disposal of such materials.

Ensure that the Pilots & Stevedores embarking and disembarking from ship are done in a safe and efficient manner.

Follow proper and comprehensive preventative maintenance program for the Pilot Launches as provided and assist to effect repairs to engines of the Pilot Launch.

In time of emergency or danger, when in command, give proper and clear instructions.

Inspect Vessels, check fuel levels, major shipboard systems, navigational lights and sound devices.

Ensure all safety devices are onboard and in good working order.

Complete Pre & Post voyage check list.

Any other duties of a related nature assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications/Requirement: • Minimum High School Diploma.

• 5 years’ boat handling experience preferred (minimum Class B).

• Possess a valid Boat Captain License Class C. • Knowledge of maritime laws and regulations Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics:

• • • •

Firm Knowledge of marine craft communication and problem –solving skills.

Must have the ability to adapt to changing conditions and respond to emergency situations.

Able to easily multi-task and work independently.

Team Oriented, Punctual, and Ethical

Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure).

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers.

Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, February 26, 2021.

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

CARTOON

14 FEB

2021

THE BELIZE TIMES

UDP’S ANTI-WOMEN POLICY SHOWS UP AGAIN One Ian Haylock bolstered by the UDP put a direct hit at the heart of women by taking them to court.

This Haylock showed EXACTLY why he didn’t qualify to be in a position to head one of the most important top posts in the government. He is petty for no reason. He has forgotten, like the usual UDP that the Public Service serves. In this writers opinion, when a Public servant starts thinking ‘when will I get promoted’ they have lost. They should think ‘I love my work’. This UDP Haylock somehow feels that he is entitled to a position and the UDP is behind him.

Haylock has just added himself to the lining up protégés of ex-Mayor and rejected UDP Darrell Bradley and attorney who as PM disrespects court rulings Dean Barrow himself. Both keep defending people like Denny Grijalva who are seeking to do what is wrong for the people. Bradley infamously signed on to Candice Miller rugged contract that scraped the finances from the Belize City people for doing no work. Then she went on to get hired by the KHMH. Talk about double-dipping.

But I digress, here while the

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Armenia Duran is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “D Store” located at # 53 Stadium Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Punit Amarnani is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “V2U Shopping Center” located at # 10 Park Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Wei Min Xie is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Panda Entertainment” located at # 4 North Park Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Belize Brewing Co. Ltd. is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Naybaz Store” located on San Isidro Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Everett Foster Jr. is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Raynbow Splash” located in Forest Home Village, Toledo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

appointment of the First Female comptroller is celebrated, Bradley/ Barrow and this hurt alpha-male decides he was passed over. It is a sad case for manhood in Belize. It is a sad case of working in Belize.

If this would have been a last minute hiring just before an election, it could have been argued that political expediency went too far. BUT, this was just after the PEOPLE OF BELIZE gave the PUP a fresh and powerful mandate. The PUP knows that this mandate is to be cherished. It is not to be used with wanton disregard for law. So the hiring of the new comptroller was done in the clear.

However, Haylock and Bradley/Barrow are being heard.

At the Supreme Court Justice James ruled regarding the case of Ian Haylock and the Attorney General of Belize. Haylock, through attorneys, convinced the court that he has an arguable case related to the appointment of Estelle Leslie as Comptroller of Customs and Excise. Haylock’s attorneys made two applications; one for judicial review and another for an interim injunction. Haylock argued that he was overlooked for the post. He believes he was next in line to take up the post due to his experience and seniority.

The responsibility of the appointed Comptroller of Customs and Excise was taken from the Public Service Commission and placed in the hands of the Gover-

07 7 nor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister who is required to consult which he did. Haylock is claiming that the government failed to consult and is thus challenging Leslie’s appointment.

On the first argument, Justice James allowed leave for judicial review agreeing with the claimant that Prime Minister and Minister of Finance John Briceño did not hold proper consultations with the Public Services Commission as required by section one zero seven of the constitution before advising the Governor-General to appoint Leslie as the Comptroller of Customs.

This is obviously the dead Barrow administration still disrespecting the fact that the people DO NOT want to see the UDP anywhere it matters. GO!!

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2021

Fruits of Partnership

By Gilroy Usher, Sr. “Our success has really been based on partnership from the very beginning.” -Bill Gates.

Partnership is a two way street.

You give and you receive. You assist others and others assist you in return.

True partnership is one in which there are clearly defined rules and roles that are followed by all the participants for the common good.

We are all thankful for the recent generous donation of childcare kits from UNICEF. The donation was possible because of the good partnership that exist between UNICEF and the Government of Belize.

The UNICEF has been able to survive for 75 since it was created on December 11, 1946, because it realizes the importance of true partnership to achieve its goal- the maximum number of well-fed and healthy children throughout the world in addition to children who can engage in constructive activates, despite being the victims of natural or manmade disasters.

Over the years several of our credit unions, cooperatives, and other joint venture businesses have failed, because a) some of the members have used their positions to hold down their fellow brothers and sisters in the partnership or b) some of the members have used their positions for selfish gain rather than to build a partnership that’s beneficial to everyone involved.

One should teach the people to fish by empowering them with marketable skills to earn a living, instead of keeping the people poor and dependent on them for their survival by giving the people a little fish every Wednesday or every two weeks throughout the year. That is an injustice that should not be tolerated in any administration.

Instead of practicing good partnership, as UNICEF does, some are not given any opportunity to make decisions for the benefit of their constituents and the county. And instead of allowing others to benefit from the pie as UNICEF does, some consume almost the whole pie by securing most of the available contracts, job opportunities, scholarships, grants, and other things for their constituencies, themselves, their families, and their chosen friends.

As UNICEF works in partnership with different countries to end the suffering of children, members of any

government should work in partnership with each other to address the needs of the people in every possible way such self-serving practices usually have dire consequences for the ruling party in future general elections regardless of which party is in government at the time.

We wish UNICEF another 75 years of success as its works in partnership with Belize and other countries in providing emergency food, healthcare, and other basic things to children of disasters, and encourage our leaders from the lowest to the highest level to practice true partnership for the benefit of all Belizeans.

Sincerely yours, Gilroy Usher, Sr. 629-6560

VACANCY

NOTICE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Looking for a highly experienced Chief Executive Officer to deliver a step change in results at the Port of Belize. The ideal candidate should be well versed in international best practices from across the port sector in the areas of commercial, people development, operations, and project development.

Summary of Responsibilities: The CEO shall ensure effective and profitable operation of the business, providing maximum profit and return on invested capital, formulation and execution of current and long-term objectives, development and implementation of the terminal’s operating plans and policies. The CEO shall lead the Port of Belize and maintaining safe and environmentally friendly working conditions while establishing a cost-efficient operation with high productivity.

Job Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • •

Drive, develop and deploy best practices within all departments.

Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve existing methodologies, processes and measurements to ensure positive development in business unit performance Implement agreed operating and financial targets and monitor performance for the business with respect to revenue, cost, and profit.

Deliver a level of service to customers that is equal to best international standards.

Develop and engage staff for highest delivery of Port performance Enforce safe working practices and work towards a “zero” target for lost time injuries.

Liaise closely with relevant members of government, shipping companies, port authorities, regulatory bodies, customs agents, trucking companies, and other statutory authorities to ensure that their operational requirements are met.

Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the reporting functions.

Assist in developing the cargo terminal expansion with cargo handling international best practices.

Any other Port related functions/duties.

Job Qualifications/Requirement: Minimum 15 years in the Maritime sector experience.

COO or CEO experience in port companies.

Must have worked in at least 3 ports outside of Belize with volumes of at least 200k TEU in each.

Experience with working within a collective bargaining environment.

Must possess an MBA or Master Mariner STCW. Must have Lean Six Sigma experience.

Proven measurable improvement results within Ports.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics: To be selected applicants must possess the following important characteristics: • Able to work flexible hours • Proactive in addressing Port related matters.

• Strong ethics and values team contribution Compensation Package: Will be commensurate (in accordance with the Company's Salary Structure).

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Manager), copy of valid social security card, valid police report, name and phone number of two(2) previous employers.

Email to: jobapplications@portofbelize.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, February 22nd, 2021

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2021

Elections and Boundaries Department Notices

Elections & Boundaries Commission Belize City

8th February 2021

ADDENDUM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2021 CHANGES IN APPOINTMENTS

It is notified for the general information that the Chief Elections Officer with the approval of the Elections and Boundaries Commission acting pursuant to section 18 (2) Part IV of the City and Town Councils Act have rescinded the following appointments and appointed replacements for the below Election Clerks:

ELECTION CLERKS

MUNICIPALITY

RESCINDED

NEW

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

BELIZE CITY Queen’s Square

James Gabriel

Miriam Codd

Post Master General

Education Officer I

Department of Postal Services

Education Department

Belize City

Cayo District

COROZAL TOWN

Nemencia Broaster

Antonio Coyoc

Education Officer I

Ag. Regional Health Manager

Education Department

Northern Regional Hospital

Corozal Town

Orange Walk Town

(JOSEPHINE TAMAI)

Chief Elections Officer

NOTICE CONSULTING GROUP CORP. #49,273 (“the Company”)

NOTICE REGISTERED SOLUTIONS LTD. #49,272 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that CONSULTING GROUP CORP.:

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that REGISTERED SOLUTIONS LTD.:

a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 24th day of December, 2020; and c) CILTRUST INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED whose address is 35 Barrack Road, Third Floor, Belize City, Belize is the Liquidator of the Company

a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 24th day of December, 2020; and c) CILTRUST INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED whose address is 35 Barrack Road, Third Floor, Belize City, Belize is the Liquidator of the Company

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LTD. #36,269 (“the Company”)

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTS LTD. #36,265 (“the Company”)

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LTD.:

Pursuant to Section 102(4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTS LTD.:

a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 24th day of December, 2020; and c) CILTRUST INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED whose address is 35 Barrack Road, Third Floor, Belize City, Belize is the Liquidator of the Company

a) is in dissolution b) commenced dissolution on the 24th day of December, 2020; and c) CILTRUST INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED whose address is 35 Barrack Road, Third Floor, Belize City, Belize is the Liquidator of the Company

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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SITTING OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HIGHLIGHTS, TAKEAWAYS, AND KEY EXCERPTS February 5, 2021 The theme for this House sitting was similar to the last: the John Briceñoled government in the middle of the UDP-20/Covid-19 Pandemic, is pressing forward with planBelize and a progressive vision for Belize WHILST the remnant four of the UDP, the enemy of the Belizean people, keep using their worst to obstruct any move forward to build Belize. At the same time the UDP can be seen crossing their red fingers as they attempt to mask Barrow/ Faber’s administration most despicable level of corrupt acts democracy has ever seen. Covering up these acts is difficult because the stench that emanates as the PUP uncovers these one by one. A rotting cesspool is no match for the UDP’s 13 years of infamy and tyranny. The UDP is rotten to the core and it is despicable that they can even walk amongst us Belizeans with not a tickle to their conscience.

But the innovative and vision-guided People’s United Party will not be deterred by these FOUR horse men who would claim Armageddon before they allow the PUP-led government to legislate towards a Belize poised to work for everyone.

The ‘jail bud’ and the petty one can be seen still trying to outdo each other in presenting ill-advised rebuttals and continually standing for some knee-jerk points of disorder. Of course, Faber is still in denial and offering no confessions—as is usual with the worse of defendants. They continue defending the indefensible just as their real leader is doing in the courtrooms for UDPs that their refusal to do the honourable thing—impossible to resign as there isn’t any iota of honour in the UDP leftovers.

One may still feel sorry for the petty one. His levels of rebuttal are on a decline each second the House meeting lasts. There is no room for attrition since factual and legal guilt are starting to take over after a couple of House sittings. Will Faber survive multiple terms(or even years) in opposition? One, two, three, four… ?

Once more at this sitting, the UDP seemed surprised that the Belizean people were being served by the PUP-led government. Caring for the people is a totally new concept to them; the UDP are still misunderstanding why the PUP want to help people.

Orange Walk Central Hon. John Briceño, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Covid Relief Audit Explained to Shyne Who Makes a Fool of Himself “I find it strange that this question is being asked this early by their Representative. This question tempts me to ask the honorable member if he ever questioned his father or his uncle about Covid relief when they were on that side of the House…Him like many other UDP supporters were allowed to distribute Pantry. That will soon be revealed in another of those shameful UDP scandals…In typical UDP fashion no audit ever took place.(of Covid relief). This government will audit all the Covid money spent by the previous government.

The minister of human development just disclosed to me hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent from that ministry that are unaccounted for. She just told me. All of that is going to come. Don’t get too excited.

What that Audit is going to reveal is that Ministers were hooking up with their favourite vendors to fleece the Pantry program. They were giving out the pantry to Mickey and Minnie Mouse. What is worse is that the money for food assistance was borrowed money. Taxpayer money that all of us will have to pay back and was supposed to last until March 2021…

You all spent all the money and now you(Shyne) dare come and ask about the pantry program.

“As we speak, Madam Speaker, grocery bag supplies are rolling out. This week, grocery bags are being given out to thousands of needy Belizeans and this will continue up to the end of March. The previous government, they bankrupted the Unemployment Assistance Program and left the Debit Card Program completely bankrupt. Lots of poor people were conned before the election. Dehn gih dehn di debit card and tell dehn go through, wih got di money eena di bank fi yoh. There was no money because they had spent it all. With all of that they got the worse beating by the Belizean people.

Poor people had to be told the truth; there was never any money they just gave you the debit card so that you would vote for them.

COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program and the Freezone Next week, Madam Speaker, next week we will start to roll out the Belize COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program. This program will be funded through the World Bank and it will provide assistance for the next six months to about

twenty-one thousand households; twenty-one thousand households. Madam Speaker, we are doing the best we can under the dire circumstances the U.D.P. has left this country.

That is why we are opening the free zone. This act alone is allowing about 800 families in Corozal to have food on the table at home. We are opening up smart with all the mask-wearing protocols, the proper hygiene protocols and with social distancing.

We will do what it takes to continue to help people!!”

Amendment to Standing Orders to Allow for Virtual House and Senate Meetings ““This motion has the recommendation of the Cabinet. Madam Speaker, just please allow me a few words just to explain what we‘re attempting to do here. On the first part of the amendment, as you rightly pointed out because of COVID, it is very difficult to be able to have house meetings here in the House because we‘re in a small, cramped quarters and many people ask, well why don‘t you just meet virtually on Teams or whatever it is that you want to use. We had to explain to them that the standing orders never envisioned for a day that you can hold House meetings virtually. This is a thing that‘s not new to Belize, it‘s being done in other countries, especially like in the Caribbean and so basically we‘re not inventing the wheel, we are just moving with the times and give you, Madam Speaker, and your staff, the proper tools to decide how best we can hold House meetings and also with the Senate safely and to protect each and every one of us instead of having all these Plexiglas around us and keeping our masks and doing everything possible to try to protect one another.”

Joint Public Accounts Committee The second part of the amendment which is amending the Public Accounts Committee which is now going to be called the Joint Public Accounts Committee it is something that we have been clamoring for a long time and we need to give credit to the honorable member from Cayo South who for a long time along with the former leader of the party Honorable member from Freetown that they have been championing changing the composition of the Public Accounts Committee. For the public to understand, the Public Accounts Committee is the only committee that is chaired by the opposition.

But then it is a committee made up of six members and the opposition has the chair plus one person and then you have four members from the government side and whenever you want to do any kind of deep analysis or asking some hard questions the government always frustrates the efforts of the opposition. “to allow the Public Accounts Committee to really do its work and to be able to hold the government to task …on how they look at government’s expenditures is to change the composition…the best way to do that was to invite the Social Partner Senators to join. …it was felt that the best way we can achieve this goal of having the Public Accounts Committee to really do its job and hold the government accountable is then to invite the social partner senators to join the, now, Joint Public Accounts Committee.

So the amendment that we’re doing today is that we will have the three senators from the social partners to be able to join this JPAC. The government will no longer has an outright majority to be able to control that committee or to frustrate the work of the committee.” This is one of the promised of planBelize. This will be streamed so that anyone can tune in to see what is happening in that committee.”

National Assembly Staff Committee This NASC will have as members from the House, the Hon. Luis Alex Balona, Hon. Jorge Espat and Hon. Tracy Panton.. (This committee acts in the absence of the Speaker) (Those listed join the Deputy Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and another member of the Senate, and another staff of the Assembly.)

Central Bank Amendment to Help Businesses Affected by Pandemic “What we want to do this time around is to give the Central Bank of Belize the opportunity that during extra ordinary times like now they can have access to money to be able to provide funding during difficult times like right now. We see a strange thing happening right now in the financial system; liquidity is increasing and you would believe that the interest rates would have gone down, but interest rates are going up and that’s not going to help people that haven’t been able to pay their loans. So, by making these changes then it will allow the central bank then to be able to make monies available, cheaper money to the business, whose no fault of theirs, in dire straits. So I want to make it clear, this is no money whereby you are friend of a friend of the minister or the government or anything and you could go and borrow money. It’s not like that. It’s just doing with companies that will produce foreign currency and jobs and that they can demonstrate that they were a viable company before Covid-19 and that now through no fault of theirs, they are at the brink of bankruptcy. What we are going to do as a government, that we Continued on page 11

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are going to put a 10 million dollars seed money from central government and put it in that fund with the central bank and hoping that the central bank can raise another 40 million dollars which then would come up with at least 50 million dollars that would be able to assist companies that help produce US dollars and jobs in agriculture, BPOs and tourism.”

Orange Walk North Hon. Ramon ‘Monchi’ Cervantes Minister of State, Foreign Affairs Foreign Trade and Immigration Thankful for Recovery “I want to thank all my supporters and all of you who had me in their prayers, your thoughts and sent well-wishes while I was trudging through the Covid ordeal.. I want to thank my committee members, my campaigners, my team, my colleagues, my friends, my family, and I want to thank God for life.”

Cayo South Hon. Julius Espat Minister of Infrastructure Development & Housing “Jale Bud” ““How dare you stand in this house with such arrogance? How dare you when you are your uncle’s nephew, the same uncle that was the past minister of housing. The same uncle that left this ministry with absolutely no assets. The same uncle that had no programs in place in the ministry of housing. The same uncle that spent over 40 million dollars in 13 years with nothing to show for it. The same uncle that has immense amount of ghost workers being paid with no work being done. How dare you! How dare you! How dare you when you are father’s son.”

“To be able to do proper housing, one has to do proper planning. We are in the phase of planning. We did not have one single architect or engineer that we inherited under the ministry of housing. I have had to look at architects that were in the ministry of works and pull them across to be able to start the planning process to be able to get houses built.

I can gladly report that we have started that process and that two designs have already passed the design development phase and now they are in the construction document phase and they are in the process of getting Bill of Quantities prepared so that we can have a picture, a reality, numbers that we can present to Cabinet so that we can move forward.

We have starting to look at foreign lending institutions to see if housing is in their portfolio that they would utilize to help Belize. I can glad say that they are opening their doors as it pertains to housing because of the crises due to Covid and how other countries are going through as well.”

Belize Infrastructure Limited (BIL) Co-chaired by Faber and Montero, 100Million Misspent “Madam Speaker, BIL was a vehicle used for the misappropriation of public monies without public scrutiny. Madam Speaker, what did we find?

We found that over one hundred million dollars, over one hundred million dollars because we have not been able to fully identify and certify all the expenses up to date, but as far as we have seen, one hundred million dollars has been spent through BIL. Eighty percent of the contracts awarded through BIL were given to one specific contractor. That contractor, Madame Speaker, goes under the name I.E. Subsequent to renting the office then all of a sudden all the contracts, not only the contracts of construction but the design or the design-build or just the construction or maybe a partnership was awarded to the same company which she came from, without the necessary financial scrutiny that is needed. We found out that there is also access to Smart Stream that these two offices that are adjacent to each other have access to.

Smart Stream, in my opinion, and maybe the Financial Secretary can assist us a little bit more, is detailed, confidential, financial, information that only the FOs should have access to or certain financial officers. It should not be left where a contractor has access to it.”

BIL Already has Spent 100 Million Dollars “BIL is a Private Company full owned by the government of Belize. BIL is a vehicle that was used for the misappropriation of public monies without public scrutiny. Eighty percent of the contract awarded was to one company that goes by the name IE. There was as incestuous relationship going on Madame Speaker. A partner/employee of IE became the General Manager of BIL after the General Elections. This GM, the first thing they did was to rent a luxurious office space in the building beside the offices of IE. The building is also owned by them or the affiliate. Matalon building…we are looking at

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about forty five thousand dollars a year.

Smart Stream Access.

We also found out that there is access to Smart Stream. SS is detailed, confidential, financial information that only the FOs should have access to or certain financial offices. It should not be left to where a contractor has access to it. That contractor can have direct access to how government spends money and how money is flowed and the transaction of money. That was a scary revelation to us, Madame Speaker.”

BIL purging of documents We found out that the general manager made purchases, made decisions that could only be decisions that a board would give permission to do or the Ministry of Finance would give permission to do. We have subsequently seen documentation of past board members that are not aware of major purchases being done by the general manager. But what was scary, and I would like the auditors, the GST, the Income Tax Department to be aware of, the Financial Intelligence Unit, we asked them for financials of this company and a letter was provided to us stating that they have financials for the year 2019/2020 but they saw it in their interest to purge, that was the word they used, my word would be destroy, it’s the same end result, they found in their interest to purge and destroy all financials before 2019 because they said they didn’t have space.

The laws of Belize are clear that all companies must keep document for the last six years. It might have been amended to go back 12 years. It is six for sure. This private company decide that will ‘bun it up’.

New Board Suspends Activities including General Manager The Prime Minister has appointed a new Board for a temporary time. The new board was given a directive. It has made certain decisions that Cabinet has had no objection to. The new board have found it in the interest of the Belizean people to suspend all activities of the BIL for the next six months.

The new board has made the decision to suspend the General Manager upon investigation of her actions.

The new board has been given the directive that an audit of all the contracts and of the financial affairs of the BIL itself.

Any criminal proceeds can be considered money laundering. I am alerting all the financial institutions of this country, the FIU, the General Revenue Office. Over a hundred million was spend without proper oversight, the people of Belize deserve to know where that money was spent.”

Editor: Faber sat right across the aisle and swallowed spit behind his mask.

Caribbean Shores Hon. Kareem Musa Minister of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries National Crime Fighting Strategy, Innovative and Technology- based “A wise man point at the moon; the foolish man examines his finger.

If the social scientific projection is right, the next wave of the Covid-19 pandemic will show itself in criminal delinquency and socio-economic turbulence. Next, no matter the size of the egos or the cluelessness of the ministers holding the National Security portfolio, crime reduction is not a ministry– specific portfolio. It requires a collective romancing of the Belizean people to let the law-abiding people know that we are in control and that we can do it together as a community.

The twin forces of reform and innovation will brand every decision ahead.

Everything is respected but everything is equally in question.

We are not afraid to apply change. And, that change can often cause discomfort. We have the youngest cohort of Minister, CEO and Commissioner in Belize’s history.

We are confident that we can harness a new millennial energy while sourcing the inspiration of solid best practices. As time unfolds, I embrace this challenge with excitement. The young generation of Gen Zeers navigate a world where innovation and technology are second nature. It is time to lose the fear and dive into what the innovation will do to bridge the human disappointment and doubt that has crippled crime fighting in Belize.

I want the nation to hear us. I want them to know that this government needs them, it needs you, all hands on deck.

We have the confidence to know that we cannot win this fight without the people. Their loss is our loss and their win is our win.

National Crime Fighting Strategy to be Launched We can with excitement tell the nation that within the next two weeks we‘ll be launching our National Crime Fighting Strategy. The backbone of this strategy is new, bold, modern and fully uploaded to the new technological world. The game changer is in the modernization and humanization of the change tools. This will make a big difference as we are excited to design the launch of our innovation and technology platforms. We look forward

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to boosting our forensic capacity, our video surveillance coverage, including body cams for officers, ankle monitors, face recognition cameras, as well as our domestic violence strategies which as of recent saw the opening of a child-friendly space in San Ignacio at the police station with the assistance of UNICEF. Witness Protection Program We began with our partner at the US Embassy to deal with the issue of a bold, Witness Protection Program. We will push back against the intimidation and harm. We see this as a commitment to the people who stand on the right side.”

The Belize Crime Observatory “We were able with the hard work of every Police Constable and every vigilant community across Belize to keep the murder rate at the lowest since 2013. It was not easy task but the men in uniform must be commended. As soon as we took office we ensured that the Belize Crime Observatory joined the world community in celebrating World GIS Day. Geographic Information Systems(GIS is a powerful weapon) in the arsenal of intelligence analysts to support evidence based decisions and policies” “We have our smart watches and the GPS apps with our hearts in the right place. So we are confident that we will walk back to safety and healing as a nation together.

Pickstock Hon. Anthony Mahler Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations ‘Shrek’ Got Blank Cheques at the Western Border Management “I rise to give a report on some audits done on the Border Management Authority. Madam Speaker, the Border Management Agency currently manages four facilities: the northern border, the western border, Punta Gorda and one in San Pedro. I have been advised that there should be one in Jalacte but none was built.

Madam Speaker, I have personally visited three of the four facilities and what I have seen, witnessed and experienced is downright shameful and borders on criminal. Madam Speaker, like virtually every other government institution in our nation, the Border Management Agency was abused, misused, plundered and left broken and bankrupt, both financially and institutionally by the past administration. From discussions that I’ve had with my colleagues who are conducting similar exercises in their own ministries and departments. The destruction and pillaging of our institutions were widespread and became the M.O. of the past U.D.P. administration. The first problem is that from my investigations, this fellow here, Shrek, some Shrek, maybe the guy is in the west, was the general manager of the Border Management Agency, some U.D.P. crony. Mr. Shrek operated without any accountability and transparency, in fact, the former accountant would sign blank cheques and Mr. Shrek would go on spending sprees, like the money was his. In fact, I will ask your permission just to read a letter from the former accountant to Mr. Shrek.

“Through this medium, I would like to inform you that at one of the Border Management meetings, I brought up the scenario where open cheques are issued to the general manager and the board expressed that there is no great concern. The board is expressing that they have no great concern about blank cheques going to Mr. Shrek. No great concern on their part, since you are the general manager. However, as an accountant, I believe that for each month all blank cheques should be well reconciled sometime in the following month.”

Power Up by IT Expert billed 466 thousand dollars ““I will now just share with the Belizean people and my colleagues in here, some of how the monies were spent. Mr. Mike Gamez: six hundred and eighty thousand dollars. Mr. Sergio Nal: six hundred and forty-two thousand dollars. Mr. Carlos Castro: three hundred and seventy-eight thousand dollars. Two hundred thousand which were spent on ACs. The AC almost burnt down the western facility the other day. Mr. Juan Carlos Chulin: four hundred and sixty-six thousand dollars for IT work and I‘ll just share with you a report from the audit done by an IT expert.

“As a result, no one knows the originating points of the cables with a couple of exceptions. Same applies for the network devices such as routers and switches. The routers and switches in the local network are not properly configured and are not documented, hence the team found two routers in the network located in two different buildings. Pretty much what the report is saying, all they did for IT work, for four hundred and sixty-six thousand dollars when Mr. Chulin was called was to plug out the system and plug it back in. That‘s all, for four hundred and sixty-six thousand dollars.”

“We will rebuild and we will upgrade the facilities to a beacon of greatness for years to come.”

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CONGRATULATIONS to FRONTLINE WORKERS and ALL BELIZEANS Congratulations to the team of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and particularly the acting Director of Health Services(DHS) Dr. Mellissa Diaz-Musa who has been boldly and fearlessly leading the war against this pandemic. But most of all I want to congratulate the Belizean people. The people have shown maturity, responsibility and they have shown that we are in fact our brother’s keeper and we are responsible for the health and wellbeing of one another. No longer is wearing a mask and physical distancing a taboo. It is now an indication of how much we care for each other.

Covid-19 Vaccine Schedule “The COVAX facility has advised us of the intended delivery of a hundred thousand, eight hundred doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine by the end of the first quarter of this year. This indicative distribution, Madam Speaker, is based on the estimated availability of vaccines from the manufacturers.

Apart from the COVAX facility, Madam Speaker, the CARICOM Secretariat has advised us of the opportunity to procure eighty-one thousand, six hundred and ninety-seven doses of vaccines through the African Medical Supplies platform. This is an opportunity offered to CARICOM member states and we have expressed our interest to CARICOM through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Madame Speaker, as well, I am pleased to report that today through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we have indicated to the Russian Federal Republic our acceptance of a donation of twenty thousand doses of the Sputnik 5 vaccine.

We would like to thank Her Excellency Marta Boza, the Ambassador of Panama for Belize, for helping us with these linkages.

The priority groups to be vaccinated are healthcare workers from public and private health sector, followed by the elderly population and the population with risk factors. The complete details of the vaccination roadmap will be shared and publicize for the common good.

Notwithstanding the progress we are making the Ministry of Health and Wellness shall be using this time that we have in the lowering of numbers to prepare our medical institutions to confront a third wave.”

Editor: This is a topic that will be front and center soon. A detailed schedule will be outline by the Briceño government very soon. In the meantime, Belizean keep on being SAFE! Dangriga Hon. Louis Zabaneh Minister of State, Education, Science and Technology Support of the Central Bank Bill and Overdraft Changes “I want to comment Hon. Briceño and Hon. Coye for putting together a truly innovative bill that has the promise to move our country forward and assist the people who need it most.

The bill is very much targeted. It is targeted primarily to entities and sectors of our economy who are to be earning foreign exchange. We would see entities in tourism and agriculture benefitting significantly from the passage of this bill. This will reduce the cost of operations of business that are impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recession we were already in before the pandemic. So as cost goes down they can increase production and they would be able to increase employment Targeted means also that we increase our foreign exchange which also mean that we strengthen our Belize dollar. This is important as we go out of the Covid and UDP pandemic.

This will require LOO more than economics 101 to understand what happened here. This is not novel, the US Federal Reserve has done the same particularly when you have unusual, economic, exigent and systemic circumstance and we have today. These are usually clear situation like the Great Recession.

The Federal Reserve was able to lending directly to the private sector of course using the financial structure.

So it was not a case of the referee (in a game) as was alluded to (by the LOO). The game has stopped as a tornado got into the football field. The referee must get up and help the players who are injured. If the referee does not help then the referee is a part of the problem, With respect to the Overdraft, this is Arithmetic for Std 2 Let us say that government revenue was 100 Million dollars and there is a rule that says the 8.5 is the maximum that you can have in overdraft. That would translate to 8.5 million dollars. That would mean that if your revenue falls to 50 Million then suddenly your overdraft can only be 4.25 million. So the amendment is increasing the threshold of what is allowable.

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THINK ABOUT IT BELIZE DESERVES BETTER THAN FABER & PEYREFITTE It is outrageous to see and to hear Patrick Faber and Michael Peyrefitte braying like jack… on TV and in the House and Senate.

Anyone who says the UDP was the most corrupt government Belize ever had, is not far from the truth.

Anyone who says Dean Barrow was the worse Prime Minister Belize had is not far from the facts. And everyone who says Faber and Peyrefitte were part of the worse and most corrupt government, are telling the truth.

Faber was a Deputy Prime Ministry and has acted as Prime Minister on several occasions. He was Minister in the cabinet from February of 2008.

Never once has he had an attack of conscience.

Peyrefitte was speaker of the UDP House and behaved contrary to his sacred oath which he swore to Almighty God, was very biased and very, very partisan. Worse, he was appointed a Senator and Attorney General by none other than Dean Barrow.

As Attorney General Peyrefitte had the duty to advise Dean Barrow and the government on all matters and shenanigans which occurred. The unlawful sale of vehicles, furnitures, lands, boledo and lottery and multiple bloated contracts.

The new government is in office for two months and Peyrefitte is actually saying publicly what a terrible job they are doing. He is even claiming on channel 7, unchallenged, that government is not broke and that the new government inherited a healthy economy from the UDP. What? Excuse me, how confused can some politicians be. What a terrible job the UDP did.

That’s why the people kicked them out. Peyrefitte contributed to the horrible government which the UDP became. If you don’t believe us, the result of the 11th November general elections is sufficient proof.

What Peyrefitte is doing is hypocrisy-on-steroids. He helped mess up this country, wasting and squandering millions of precious dollars, wrecking all our future in the process and destroyed the dreams of the younger generation.

Look how easily Peyrefitte was caught lying in the last Senate meeting.

Eamon Courtney was being kind to him. Eamon could have called for a Motion of Censure. To be telling lies in the Honourable Senate is a serious matter.

As to Faber, his appearance, on Love FM a few weeks ago, was the pits, “whosoever dig a pit, shall fall in it”.That is what the Bible says. For almost 13 years, this man has been a major part of the worse government. Never once has he had any problems with all the wrongs that were going on.

Why doesn’t the government have the boledo and lottery Mr. Faber, Honourable Sir? Why aren’t dozens of Belizeans being employed as sales agents? How much monies have the people and government lost over the past ten years when Brads and Anwar were reaping? How much monies were used to help poor people and students? Did you know you that the Prime Minister broke the law by not taking the issue to the National Assembly? Why didn’t you and Peyrefitte speak against such a blatant illegality?

A strong, intelligent and mature opposition party is an important part of democracy. We are in 2021. The low grade, dishonest type of opposition which the UDP have started out with, is no longer going to cut it. The UDP deserves better. Belizeans deserves better. $14,000, FOR MAN HELD IN POLICE STATION On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered the Police to pay a man $14,000. For locking him up at the Police Station for no good reason.

The unlawful arrest and unlawful imprisonment in a police cell at Queen Street Police Station took place in November, 2019 under the horrible UDP government.

Shane Harris, one of hundreds upon hundreds of persons who police routinely pick up and lock-up at police stations in Belize City, and the districts, sued the police and won. His lawyer was Leeroy Banner. The lawyer for the police and the Attorney General was Crown Counsel Kimberly Wallace. We are sad over the actions of government lawyers who go to court wasting time and money in fighting in support of wrongdoings by the police against innocent citizens.

The Judge was Honourable Westmin R.A. James. His judgement in a lucid ten page decision, is like a breath of fresh air. It couldn’t have come at a better time. With a new government in office, distracted and saddled with a thousand and one problems, the police have been continuing with their same old unlawful and unconstitutional behavior against citizens.

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tinely chanced by police, with impunity. Only two weeks ago we all saw on the news a big, burly police in military uniform having an elderly man in a choke hold. He stood there casually in front of the cameras, knowing he will not be held accountable for his illegal action.

The Judge, citing cases found that police officers Amil August and Rollington Fuller had no reasonable and probably cause to arrest Shane Harris from a yard. The arrest was wrongful in law. Keeping Harris at the Police Station for 37 hours was found to be false imprisonment.

For general and aggravated damages $5,500. For extremely damages $2,000. Special damages $1,500. Cost for the claim $5,000. Also 6 percent from the date Leeroy Banner filed claim on 17th February 2020 to the date Judgement 1st February 2021. And another 6 percent from date of judgement to the date Harris is paid.

For keeping a person at the police station unlawfully for 37 hours the taxpayers now have to pay $14,000 plus interest. From now on citizens will be suing police for wrongful arrest and unlawful imprisonment.

Among the important statements by the Judge, he stated “these issues (wrong arrest, false imprisonment) have been the subject of numerous judgements both in Belize and around the Caribbean but there seems to be no accountability for the officers who perpetuate these breaches.”

IAN HAYLOCK SUES GOVT A news 7 story is that Ian Haylock of the Customs Department is suing the government on the grounds he should have been appointed the Comptroller of Customs instead of another officer. His lawyer is none other than the former disgraced Prime Minister Dean Barrow. Creole would say Barrow really facey.

If the story is intriguing. Dean Barrow as Prime Minister presided over the issue when the previous Controller Griffith reached retirement 4 years ago. Griffith retired but instead of Ian Haylock being allowed to act as Controller in accordance with the laws, Griffith was rehired on a contract basis.

When his contract expired instead of Haylock being given such a chance to act, Griffith got another two years contract. Dean Barrow as Minister of Finance was the direct Minister for the Customs Department.

Barrow has some explaining to do. He may also have to take the witness stand in his own case to explain why he twice passed over Haylock in favor of a retiree whose mother once worked at his law firm.

CHANGE THE WEED LAW Every week police arrest persons for marijuana. Relatively small amounts of weed. This takes up a lot of police time, Court time and puts citizens in all kinds of situations. Men and women have their names and photos on the television news and in many cases as criminals and their reputations are forever ruined.

It is the stated intention of government to turn marijuana into an industry. This is a progressive move, long overdue.

We hope many persons will earn a decent living and contribute to reducing poverty and unemployment. It will take some time to iron out the kinks in this new business and we are impressed with the energy the new Minister has shown in this matter.

In the meantime, there is no reason why some initial moves cannot be taken to ease the problem on the “entrepreneurs” and traders and sellers. Amend the marijuana law to allow persons to have more than ten grams. Remove the ceiling of 60 grams which makes a person a drug dealers and increase it to 500 grams. And, make it a bailable situation for any amounts found with a person.

PROGESSIVE POLICE We have met a police Corporal who holds the key to a new industry.

He and his family and a new friends have mastered the art of making leather items. They make belts, gun holsters, key chains and several other leather items used by police. They make leather purses as well.

With some investments we are sure they can make sandals, slippers and shoes.

This is fantastic news.

It is the kind of news the media needs to cover. This can open up a whole new industry for hundreds of Belizeans to make money and save foreign exchange for the country.

We are not sure if the Commissioner of police is aware of the situation. Because this officer can replace a lot of the imported items used by police officers.

We have learnt that Minister Kareem Musa has heard of the matter and intends to look into it as the new police budget is being prepared.

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THE BELIZE TIMES NOTICE

GOVERNNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 3/2021 Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $67,408,200.00.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the Central Securities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable at par 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 17 February 2021 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 19 May 2021.

Each tender must be for $200 or a multiple of $200 and must specify to five decimal places the amount, which is offered for each one hundred dollars face value of the Bills sought.

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 12 February 2021.

The Auction on the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday 17 February 2021.

Successful bidders should arrange to settle via the Automated Payment & Securities Settlement System of Belize (APSSS).

Bank: Central Bank of Belize Account: GLICORP0402627 The Government of Belize reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all tenders in whole or in part.

CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE

2021

TENDER Distribution Vegetation Management BEL invites tenders for Distribution Vegetation Management (countrywide) for the period April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 at the following locations: San Pedro and Caye Caulker Belize City Orange Walk Dangriga Ladyville Belmopan Punta Gorda Corozal San Ignacio Independence (including Placencia)

The bidding documents, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates for the pre-bid meeting are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tenders.aspx Bidders are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-bid meeting to be held on Friday, February 19, 2021. Submission of interest to attend the meeting can be sent to bidsumittal@bel.com.bz Tenders must be submitted via email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021.

The email subject should include the bid number located on the respective bid form.

For more information or queries, send email to

bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz

Notices are placed on Central Bank of Belize Website (www.centralbank.org.bz)

Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

27 January 2021

TENDER Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries, Government of Belize Invitation for Bids The Government of Belize (GOB), acting through the Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries, has allocated public funds toward the cost of the supply, delivery and maintenance of Vehicles.

The Ministry now invites sealed bids for the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of the following items:

ITEM

QUANTITY

Pickup Trucks

26

Vans

2

A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be obtained, free of cost, by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below or interested bidders can obtain a complete set of Bidding documents (in English may and free of cost) by visiting https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org Interested Bidders may obtain further information by writing to the email address given below.

Streetlight Installation and Maintenance BEL invites tenders for Streetlight Installation and Maintenance for the period April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 at the following locations: San Pedro and Caye Caulker Belize City Orange Walk Dangriga Ladyville Belmopan Punta Gorda Corozal San Ignacio Independence (including Placencia)

The bidding documents, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates for the pre-bid meeting are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tenders.aspx Bidders are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-bid meeting to be held on Monday, February 22, 2021. Submission of interest to attend the meeting can be sent to bidsumittal@bel.com.bz

All bids must be delivered to the address below no later than 0900 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, March 01, 2021. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.

Tenders must be submitted via email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Bids will be opened at 0915 hours (Belize local time) on Monday, March 01, 2021 at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries at the below address, in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.

The email subject should include the bid number located on the respective bid form.

Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries Papi’s Building 1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan Telephone number: 822- 2674 Email ceo.secretary@homeaffairs.gov.bz.

For more information or queries, send email to

bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz

Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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2021

PUBLIC AUCTION

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE COOPERATION, CERTIFIED AND LICENSED AUCTIONEER MIGUEL A. ELLIS WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:

On Tuesday , 23rd February, 2021 At 10:30am Zoom Meeting ID: 871 8519 4107 Password: nM37N6 No.

Name

Description

Development

1

CORNELIUS FRIESSEN

All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 1 containing 696.48 Square Meters situate along the Northern Highway near Mile 12, Belize District, as shown on Register No. 24 Entry Plan No. 13447, held under a Deed of Conveyance dated the 19th day of September, 2011, being the freehold interest of CORNELIUS FRIESSEN

One Unit with two stories - Ground Floor - I combined kitchen and dining area, 1 bedroom, 1 bath attached to an open office area (storage and assembly area), Level Upper floor - divided by a concrete partition with two sections that is incomplete.

2

RONALD ALEXANDER SMITH

All that piece or parcel of land containing 64.72 Acres of land situate along the Southside of the George Price Highway, Near Mile 12.5, Belize District held under Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 274 of 2014 as shown on Entry No. 5786, Reg. 25 being the freehold interest of JOSEPH SMITH surety for RONALD ALEXANDER SMITH.

50 acres of flat land and 14.72 acres is used as a quarry operation which includes 5 ponds and 1 body of water that leads to the Sibun River.

3

LEANORA LAVERNE MORALEZ

Parcel No. 1297/1, Block No. 45, Albert/ Mesop Registration Section containing 156.627 Square Metres held under a Certificate of Lease being the leasehold interest of LEONORA MORALEZ.

One two (2) bedroom concrete bungalow dwelling containing 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 living and dining. Building Size: 26’2” x 22’

4

JORGE NAHUN SANDOVAL

Parcel No. 53/1, Block 45, St. Martin De Porres West Registration Section containing 377.85 Square Meters, situate on No. 9297 Gloria Edwards Street, St. Martin De Porres Area, Belize City, Belize District, Belize, held by a Certificate of Lease, being the leasehold interest of JORGE NAHUN SANDOVAL.

A one (1) bedroom dwelling galvanized zinc house, containing 1 bath and open dining and living area. Building measuring 444 sq. ft.

5

CARLOS EDWARD ZETINA.

Parcel Nos. 537 & 538, Block No, 11, Belize Rural North 1 containing 10 acres respectively found at Corozalito in the Maskall Forest Reserve, Belize District held under 2 Land Certificates being the freehold interest of CARLOS EDWARD ZETINA.

2 empty plot of land measuring 1 acre each.

6

DESIREE DELONE MARTINEZ

All that piece of parcel of land situate on the south side of the Western Highway, near Mile 8, Belize District being Lot No. 260 containing 363.225 square meters as can be seen on Entry Plan No. 2042 and held under a Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1878 of 2000 dated the 27-Dec-2000 being the freehold interest of DESIREE DELONE MARTINEZ.

One three (3) bedroom concrete bungalow containing 1 kitchen, 1 dining and a living area attached to a veranda.

Building Size: 52’ x 75’

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Parcel 304, Block 16, Vista Del Mar Registration Section containing 696.54 Square Meters held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of KEVIN ENRIQUEZ & ANDREA ENRIQUEZ surety for ANKA LTD

7A

Parcel 303, Block 16, Vista Del Mar Registration Section containing 696.54 Square Meters held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of KEVIN ENRIQUEZ & ANDREA ENRIQUEZ surety for ANKA LTD.

ANKA LTD. 7B

Parcel 302, Block 16, Vista Del Mar Registration Section containing 696.54 Square Meters held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of KEVIN ENRIQUEZ & ANDREA ENRIQUEZ surety for ANKA LTD.

8

All that piece or parcel of land situate at west of Phillip Goldson Highway near Mile 32, Belize District containing 49.99 acres as shown on Entry No. 14489, Register No. 3 held under Deed of Conveyance dated the 1st December, 2014 being the freehold interest of MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI.

8A

MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI

A total of 2469.16 Square Yards containing 14 Apartments (10 One bedroom apartments & 4 two bedroom apartments) each with a living, dining, kitchen each attached to a private porch area and a shared laundromat area (22.5’ x 40’) which is situate at the front of the building.

Empty plot of land

Parcel No. 8965, Block No. 7, San Pedro Registration Section containing 1 Acre situate 3.5 Miles North of San Pedro Town, Empty plot of land for commercial use.

Ambergris Caye, Belize District held under Land Certificate being the freehold interest of MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI.

8B

Parcel No. 8964, Block No. 7, San Pedro Registration Section containing 1 Acre situate 3.5 Miles North of San Pedro Town, Empty plot of land for commercial use.

Ambergris Caye, Belize District held under Land Certificate being the freehold interest of MADHU ODHERMAL BABANI.

9

Parcel 1573, Block 45, Albert/Mesop Registration Section, situate on Dean Street, Belize City, Belize District, containing a four-storey concrete building, held under Land Certificate and being the freehold interest of DARRELL CARTER.

DARRELL CARTER

10

RAUL FRANCISCO LEAL

Parcel No. 3768, Block 7, San Pedro Registration Section containing 416.45 Square Yards situate in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye held under a Land Certficate No 10043/2004 being the freehold interest of RAUL FRANCISCO LEAL.

One Three (3) Storey dwelling house described as follows: Ground Floor (1,450.00 sq.ft. approx.) & 1st Floor (1,420.00 sq.ft approx.) can used as Office space. 2nd Floor (1,694.00 sq.ft. approx.). Ground First Extension: (878 sq.ft.) and balcony (1,53.0 sq.ft.).

One Two (2) bedroom bungalow Plywood and stucco dwelling containing 1 bath, 1 kitchen, 1 dining and a living area Building Size: 21’04” x 20’06”.

Miguel A. Ellis P.O. Box 118, Belmopan, Ph: 634-9058 E-Mail: Miguel_ellis@hotmail.com Please contact DFC for financing

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2021

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2021

PUBLIC AUCTION

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE COOPERATION, CERTIFIED AND LICENSED AUCTIONEER MIGUEL A. ELLIS WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:

On Tuesday , 23rd February, 2021 At 10:00am Zoom Meeting ID: 813 8158 7728 Password: Nav8TV No.

Name

Description

Development

1

DELBERT AMOS RHABURN JR.

Parcel No. 8261, Block 20, Registration Section Belmopan containing 464.12 Square Meters situated in the City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of DELBERT AMOS RHABURN JR.

A Two (2) bedroom timber dwelling containing a bath, a living, dining and kitchen combined attached to a front porch. Property size is 50’x100’ approx.

2

RAFAEL ANTONIO SALASAR

Parcel No. 4012, Block No. 24, Society Hall Registration Section containing 795.226 Square Meters situate in the Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District held under a Land Certificate being the freehold interest of RAFAEL ANTONIO SALASAR.

One two (2) bedroom concrete bungalow dwelling containing a living and dining area combined and kitchen area attached to a porch.

3

GILBERT ALLAN RHABURN

Parcel No. 3176, Block 24, Society Hall Registration Section, containing 693.911 S.M. situate in Ontario Village, Cayo District, Belize, held under Certificate of Lease being the leasehold interest of GILBERT RHABURN.

Empty Lot - containing 693.911 S.M.

4

BARRY ALTON ESPAT

Parcel No. 807, Block No. 20, Mount Empty parcel of land (half an acre) Pleasant Registration Section containing 0.50 Acres situate in the outskirts of the City of Belmopan, Cayo District held under a Land Certificate LRS No. 201307302 being the freehold interest of BARRY A. ESPAT.

5

MARK ANTHONY MYVETT

Parcel 1165/1, Block 23, San Ignacio North Registration Section containing 464.698 S.M., situate in the Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio Town, Cayo District and held under Certificate of Lease, being the leasehold interest of MARK ANTHONY MYVETT.

One- Three (3) bedroom bungalow house containing 1 kitchen, 1 living, 1 dining, 1 bathroom and an open verandah. Size: 555.779 S.Y.

Miguel A. Ellis P.O. Box 118, Belmopan, Ph: 634-9058 E-Mail: Miguel_ellis@hotmail.com Please contact DFC for financing

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF UNIFORM ITEMS TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 1.

2.

3.

4.

Tenders are invited for the supply of uniform items listed below to the Belize Coast Guard for the period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022.

Quotation for the supply of uniform items is to be based on Duty Paid Prices. Brand names are to be specified where necessary.

Contract will be terminated if the contractor consistently fails to supply the requisite items as agreed.

Tenders should be in sealed envelope marked “Tender for the Supply of uniform Items to the Belize Coast Guard” and should be deposited in the tender box at the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan no later than the 22nd February 2021 at 1130 am.

LIST OF UNIFORM ITEMS REQUIREMENT BELIZE COAST GUARD Belize Coast Guard, 4 ½ Miles George Price Highway, Belize City SER

Description/ Specifications

Units

Quantity

Brand

1

Tropical Blue Shirt

each

250

USCG Standard

2

Tropical Blue Trouser

each

200

USCG Standard

3

Garrison Cap

each

250

USCG Standard

4

Metal CG Emblem

each

100

Gold

5

Bates Lite Shoe - Black

pair

300

Bates Lites

6

Black Nylon Belt

each

200

Military Type

7

Silver Buckle

each

200

Silver

8

Gold Buckle

each

50

Gold

9

Name Plate

each

200

USCG Specs - Trops

10

PT Shirt w/logo - yellow

each

200

Dry weave

11

PT Short w/logo - black

each

200

Dry weave

12

Sea Bags

each

100

US Navy Waterproof (Black)

13

ODU Midnight Digital Jacket

each

250

Tru Spec

14

ODU Midnight Digital Trouser

each

250

Tru Spec

15

Digital Navy Caps

each

400

Embroidery

16

Heavy Duty Belts - black

each

100

Rigger

17

Hot weather Combat Boot - black

pair

450

Belleville

18

Steel Toe Tropical Boot - black

50

Belleville

20

Digital BELIZE COAST GUARD Tape

each

450

Embroidery

21

TRU Twisters

pair

450

Tru Spec

22

Digital NAME Tape

each

450

Match Digital Uniform

23

Unit Patches

each

200

Embroidery

24

Rank Patches

each

100

25

Belize Flag Patch

each

100

Embroidery

26

Coast Guard Patch

each

100

Embroidery

27

Summer White Shirt

each

250

28

Summer White Trouser

each

250

29

Combination Cover

each

200

Vanguard

30

Bates Lite Shoe - White

pair

50

Bates Lites

31

White Nylon Belt

each

50

Military Type

32

Officer Shoulder Boards

pair

50

Vanguard (BELIZE)

33

Officer Ranks - metal

pair

50

Vanguard

34

Enlisted Ranks - metal

pair

100

Vanguard

35

Civilian Uniform

each

20

Locally

36

Coveralls Navy Blue

each

60

Dickies

37

Service Dress Jacket

each

15

USCG Standard

38

Service Dress Trouser

each

15

USCG Standard

39

Gold Buttons Set

pair

50

Belize Coast Guard Custom made

40

Combat Shirt

each

46

Crye precision G3 woodland

41

Combat Trousers

each

46

Crye precision G3 woodland

42

Tru Spec Shirt

each

23

Woodland true spec

43

Tru Spec pants

each

23

Woodand true spec

44

Hydration Pack with Bladder

each

10

45

DD Frontline Hammock Super Light

each

23

46

Boonie Cap

each

23

BDU woodland patrol cap

47

Condor 3 Day Assault Pack

each

23

48

Condor Plate Carrier

each

12

Crye precision jumpable

49

Rocky CT4 Boots

each

23

Rocky CT4

50

Black Hawk Omnivore M9 Holster

each

51

Mag Pouch/holster

each

23

Black Hawk

36

Matrix fast hard shell M4

52

SIM Bolt carrier

each

10

Keisier force 5.56 simulation

53

8-point head dress cover

each

23

woodland

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23

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

NOTICE

LOAN BORROWER/S

LOAN BORROWER/S

DevelopmentDevelopment Finance Corporation (DFC) hereby requires below listed Loan Borrower/s to visit the Finance Corporation (DFC) hereby requires thethe below listed Loan Borrower/s to visit the DFC office on or before the expiry DFC office on or before the expiry of three weeks from the first publication hereof to make suitable arthree weeks from the first publication hereof to make suitable rangements of for loan repayment. arrangements for loan repayment.

Failure to comply herewith will result in DFC forwarding these cases Failure to comply herewith will result in DFC forwarding these cases to its Attorney for loan recovery to its Attorney for loan recovery through the Courts. You are through the reminded Courts.that You are reminded that on the Promissory Note and Loan Agreement exebased on the Promissory Note based and Loan Agreement cuted with DFC, you fully responsible forfor allall costs (legal and others) incurred from the loan executed withwill DFC,be you will be fully responsible costs (legal and others) incurred from the loan recovery measures. recovery measures.

No. NAME OF BORROWER 1

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF BORROWER

Camp 50, Indian Creek 1A ABRAM WIEBE Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

NAME OF GUARANTOR

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF GUARANTOR

NAME OF GUARANTOR

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF GUARANTOR

NAME OF GUARANTOR

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF GUARANTOR

CORNELUS BLATZ

Camp 5 , Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 1, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

ARON HARDER

Camp 56, Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 5 , Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

JACOB WIEBE

Camp 1, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 5 , Indian Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

JOHAN WIEBE

2 SHANELLIE JANELL CARRILLO

No. 11 Ascuncion Street, MARIA ESTHER Orange Walk Town, Orange CARILLO Walk District, Belize

3 JOHN NEPUMCEN ZUNIGA JR. 4 ARNULFO BRICENO

No. 71 Venezuelan Site, Corozal Town, Corozal District, Belize No. 78 Cedar Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District

NANCY DIANA ANCONA

5 JORGE ELMERZON GARCIA

San Martin Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

MARINA ESMERALDA GARCIA

6 ROSELIA ELVIRA DISUS FOR JOHN DAVID CAL 7 JENNY YANILY ALLEN 8

Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District, Belize

MIGUEL ANGEL CAL

Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, Belize

ALEX JULIAN ALEN CORNELIUS SCHMITT

ABRAM 8A LETKEMAN 9 KIREN FELISHA CAN 10 ABRAM KLASSEN 11 JOHAN KROEKER 12 PETER 12A FRIESEN

Camp 37, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize

EGBERT A. HUMES

WILHELM WIENS

No. 2 San Antonio Road, MANUEL Orange Walk Town, Orange ROMALDO LEIVA Walk District, Belize Camp 13, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 21, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belzie Camp 40, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

AMIN IVAN CARILLO PASTOR MURRILLOS JACOB PETERS

13 LUCIANA YOLANDA TUYUB

No. 14 Main Street, Orange DONNA FLORES Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

14 KALEEN PETERS

No. 8 Ambergris Street, NIGEL WAYNE Orange Walk Town, Orange PETERS Walk District, Belize

15 NUBIA ARIADNE GUERRA

La Democracia Street, JOSE ARMANDO Orange Walk Town, Orange CAWICH Walk District, Belize

HEINRICH WIEBE

JACOB WIEBE

No. 11 Ascuncion Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize No. 71 Venezuelan Site, Corozal Town, Corozal District, Belize San Martin Street, Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District, Belize San Martin Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District, Belize Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, Belize Camp 37, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize Camp 28, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize No. 14 Sarston Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

PETER WIENS

Camp 32, Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize

San Lazaro Village, Orange Walk District, Belize August Pine Ridge Village, Orange Walk District, Belize Camp 23, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize No. 1 Otro Benque Road, Orange Walk District, Belize

FRANZ KROEKER Camp 14, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize ARON FRIESEN Little Belize Community, Corozal District, Belize

Belmopan Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize Xunantunich Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

FRANSINE DIANNE PETERS

DAVID FEHR CLOTILDE ISMAEL FLORES

Camp 19, Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize No. 21 Clarke Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize Punta Gorda Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, Belize

DATED THIS 28th DAY OF JANUARY, 2021

PETER SCHMITT

Camp 4 , Shipyard Community, Orange Walk District, Belize

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THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD YEAR 2021/2022 1.

Tenders are invited for the supply of food items listed below to the Belize Coast Guard for the period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022.

2.

Quotation for the supply of goods are to be based on Duty Paid Prices. Brand names are to be specified where necessary.

4.

The food and household sundries requirements are calculated by the month and are an estimate only.

Orders by the Belize Coast Guard will fluctuate as necessary.

3.

5.

Contract will be terminated if the contractor consistently fails to supply the requisite items as agreed.

Tenders should be in sealed envelope marked “Tender for the Supply of Food, Household Sundries, Vegetables, and Meat to the Belize Coast Guard” and should be deposited in the tender box at the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan no later than 22nd February 2021, at 11:30am.

LIST OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES REQUIREMENT BELIZE COAST GUARD Food allocation and household sundries are per month Belize Coast Guard 2 ½ Miles George Price Highway, Belize FOOD (RATION) TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 -2022

SER

Commodities

Units

Qty

Pkg

Breakdown

Brand

1

BBQ Sauce

18 oz bot

10

cses

12 per case

Kraft

2

BBQ Sauce

80 oz bot

1

cse

6 per case

Kraft

3

Bake Beans (honey)

28 oz tin

12

cses

12 per case

Bush

4

Baking Powder

8 oz tin

5

cses

24 per case

Heart Club

5

Beans - Black

100 lb sack

3

scks

100 lb per sack

Local

6

Beans - Red Kidney

100 lb sack

6

scks

100 lb per sack

Local

7

Beef consume

12 g sachet

30

cards

12 sachet per card

Mahler

8

Black Pepper

lb

18

jr

1 lb per jar

Badia

9

Bread - Wheat

each

800

ea

10

Butter

1 lb per pk

3

cses

30 pks per case

Blue Bonnet

11

Cookies

box

1

cse

24 x 250 grams

McVittes

12

Campbell Soup

10.5 oz tin

10

cses

12 per case

Campbell

Local - La Popular

13

Cereal

18 oz pk

5

cses

12 per case

Honey Nut Cheerios

14

Cereal

14.5 oz pk

1

cse

12 per case

Honey Bunches of Oats

15

Cereal

560 g pk

5

cses

10 per case

Kellogs Corn Flakes

16

Cheese

2 kgs per blks

7

cses

10 blk per case

Happy Cow

17

Chicken Sausage

142 g tin

10

cses

48 per case

La Fe

18

Chicken consume

12 g sachet

75

cards

12 sachet per card

Mahler

19

Chopped Ham

12 oz tin

8

cses

24 per case

Dak

20

Coconut milk

400 g tin

12

cses

24 per case

Grace

21

Coconut powder

3

cses

12 boxes per case

Grace

22

Coconut Oil

5

cses

12 per case

Grace

1 lt bot

23

Coffee

180 g bot

5

cses

15 per case

Dolca

24

Coffee

Oz

1

Bot

42.5 per bot

Maxwell

25

Complete Seasoning

oz

16

jrs

24 oz per jar

Badia

26

Condensed milk

395 g tin

7

cses

48 per case

Nestle

27

Cooking Oil

4.6 gal

12

cses

5 gal per case

Marina

24 per case

28

Corn Beef

12 oz tin

7

cses

29

Corn Tortillas

lb

100

lbs

30

Creamer

bot

1

oz

56 oz per bot

Coffee Mate

31

Curry powder

lb

2

lbs

1 lb per jar

Local or import

32

Custard

box

2

cses

10 per case

Koop Mans

33

Evaporated milk

378g tin

12

cses

48 per case

Carnation

34

Fajita Marinade & Season- oz ing

1

jr

21 oz per jar

Badia

35

Flour

5

scks

50 lb per sack

Babe Agua

lb

Grace Local

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Flour lb

5

scks

50 lb per sack

Wheat

10

scks

100 lb per sack

Babe Agua

10

scks

100 lb per sack

Wheat

1

cse

12 per case

Worcestershire

37

Flour

38

Flour

39

French Sauce

40

Fruit Cocktail

15 oz tin

5

cses

24 per case

Del Monte (packed/USA)

41

Garlic Consume

12 g sachet

30

cards

12 sachet per card

Mahler

Worcestershire bot

42

Garlic Powder

lb

12

jr

1.5 lb per jar

Badia

43

Gatorade Powder

51 oz bot

4

cses

3 per case

Gatorade

44

Hot dog sausage

12 oz per pk

15

cses

16 per case

Gwaltney

45

Italian Seasoning

oz

1

jr

5 oz per jar

Badia

46

Jalapeno pepper

8 oz tin

2

cses

48 per case

Del Monte

47

Jam

16 oz bot

1

cses

24 per case

Del Monte

48

Juice Squash

1 lt bot

4

cses

12 per case

Marie Sharp Orange

49

Juice Squash

4

12 per case

Marie Sharp Tambran

50

Juice Squash

2

Marie Sharp Grapefruit

51

Juice Squash

2

Marie Sharp Fruit Punch

52

Juice Squash

4

Marie Sharp Pineapple

53

Ketchup

8

cses

12 per case

Del Monte

54

Lemon & Pepper Season- lb ing Salt

24 oz bot

1

jr

2 lb per jar

Badia

55

Luncheon meat (pork)

340 g tin

8

cses

24 per case

Grace

56

Macaroni & cheese

177g pk

10

cses

24 per case

Kraft

57

Maggie Soup

60 g pk

1

cses

12 boxes per case

Maggie

58

Margarine

16 oz tin

1

cs

24 per case

Wood & Dunn

59

Marie Sharp Pepper

10 oz bot

12

cses

12 per case

Marie Sharp

60

Mayonaise

8 oz bot

4

cses

12 per case

Kraft

61

Mayonaise

1 gal

1

cse

4 per case

Plantation

62

Milk

1 lt box

2

cse

12 per case

Lala

63

Milo

300 g pk

12

cses

12 pks per case

Nestle

64

Mix vegetables

15 oz tin

5

cses

24 per case

Del Monte (packed/USA)

65

Nut meg

lb

3

lbs

1 lb per jar

Badia

66

Oats

18 oz tin

5

cses

12 per case

Quaker (packed /USA)

67

Olive Oil

1 gal

3

Cses

4 per case

Badia

68

Onion Powder

jars

10

69

Parmesan Cheese

Bot

4

bots

Badia

70

Peanut Butter -Creamy

bot

1

cses

12/160m

Jif

71

Poultry Seasoning

oz

6

jr

22 oz per jar

Badia

72

Powder milk

840 g

3

cses

12 per case

Nestle Nido

73

Ranch Dressing-light

bot

2

cses

12 per case

Hidden Valley

Kraft

74

Recado black

lb

10

lbs

per lb

Local

75

Recado red

lb

30

lbs

per lb

Local

76

Refried Beans

580g tin

6

cses

12 per case

La Costena

77

Rice

5 lb

22

cses

50 lb per case

Tropic Rice "A"

78

Rice

5 lb

20

cses

50 lb per case

Brown Rice

79

Salad Cream

600 g bot

12

cses

12 per case

Heinz

80

Salsa Casera

220 g tin

5

cses

48 per case

La Costena

81

Salt

500 g pk

1

sck

50 pks per sacks

Sol

82

Sardines

3.75oz

2

cses

50 per case

Bumble Bee

83

Season all

lb

16

jr

2 lb per jar

Badia

84

Shell pasta

200g pk

9

cses

20 per case

Ina

85

Shortening (Tube)

2 lb

8

cses

12 per case

Regia

86

Soy Sauce

5 fl oz

10

cses

12 per case

La Choy

87

Spaghetti

pk

4

cses

20 per case

Ina

88

Spaghetti & Meat Balls

15 oz tin

10

cses

24 per case

Chef Boyardee

89

Split Peas

22 lb bag

6

bgs

22 lbs per bag

Chef Choice

90

Sugar White

lb

6

scks

100 lbs per sack

Local

91

Sugar Brown

lb

4

scks

100 lb per sack

Local

92

Sugar Corn

14.75 g tin

5

cses

24 per case

Del Monte (packed/USA)

93

Tang juice

packets

5

cses

20 boxes per case

Tang

94

Tea bag

25 per box

1

cse

20 boxes per case

Red Rose

95

Tomato paste

100 g pk

6

cses

48 per case

Regia

96

Tuna

170 g tin

6

cses

48 per case

Herdez

97

Vanilla

32 oz bot

6

bot

each

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Vinegar

gal

10

cses

4 gal per case

Femagra

99

Whole Kernel corn

14.75g tin

3

cses

24 per case

Del Monte

100

Yeast (Instant)

4 x 11 g

5

cses

24 per case

Fermipan

101

Field ration:

102

Cereal - mini

1.31oz

5

cses

30 per case

Kellogg's

103

Chicken Sausage

142 g tin

3

cses

48 per case

La Fe

104

Chocolate bar (sml)

fun size

1

cse

144 per case

Snicker

105

Corn Beef (small)

7 oz tin

6

cses

24 per case

Grace

106

Mint sweet

bags

2

cses

100 per case

107

Oats (3min pkts)

packets

cses

….. per case

Quaker

108

Granola Bar

1.2 oz

3

cses

50 per case

Nature Valley

109

Pan Creama Biscuit

106gr

4

cses

36 per case

Pan Crema

110

Milk packet Chocolate

10 pkts

1

cse

20 boxes per case

Swiss Miss

111

Noodles - chicken

85g

6

cses

24 per case

Ramen

112

Rice

2 lbs

2

cses

20 lbs per case

Tropic Rice "A"

113

Sardines

3.75oz

3

cses

50 per case

Bumble Bee

114

Tang juice

packets

2

cses

20 boxes per case

Tang

115

Tea bag

25 per box

1

cse

20 boxes per case

Red Rose

116

Tuna

170 g tin

3

cses

48 per case

Herdez

117

Sweetener (250 pkts)

8.75 oz

1

cse

20 boxes per case

Sweet'n Low

118

Salt packets

1

cse

….. per case

SUNDRIES TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 – 2022 SER

Commodities

Units

Qty

Package

Breakdown

Brand

1

Air-freshener

10.5 oz tin

4

cse

12 per case

Airwick

2

Bath soap

bar

2

cses

36 per case

Irish Spring

3

Batteries AA

pk

30

pks

4 per pk

Duracell

4

Batteries AAA

pk

30

pks

2 per pk

Duracell

5

Batteries D

pk

10

pks

2 per pk

Duracell

6

Battery water

1/2 lt btl

2

cses

24 per case

7

Broom (plastic)

each

10

ea

8

Cleaning cloth

pk

50

pks

5 per pk

Magitel

9

Clorox

gal

15

cse

4 per case

Snow White

10

Comet w/bleach

1

cse

12 per case

Comet

12

Dishwashing liquid

750 ml bot

4

cse

12 per case

Axion

13

Disposable cups large

each

10

bgs

50 per bags

Biodegradable

14

Disposable forks

each

10

bgs

50 per bags

Biodegradable

15

Disposable spoon

each

10

bgs

50 per bags

Biodegradable

16

Fish spray

450 ml tin

5

cse

24 per case

Fish

17

Flash disinfectant

1/2 lt tim

12

cse

20 per case

Flash

18

Foil paper

200 sq ft pk

3

cse

12 per case

Aluminium

19

Hand liquid soap

14 oz bot

3

cse

24 per case

Lucky

20

Harpic

750 ml bot

4

cse

12 per case

Harpic

21

Jumbo paper towel

case

2

cse

12 per case

Local - CPC

22

Jumbo toilet tissue

case

2

cse

12 per case

Local - CPC

23

Disinfectant Spray 99.9%

12.5 oz tin

2

cse

12 per case

N/A

25

Mop

each

10

ea.

26

Mosquito coil

each

4

cses

60 per case

27

Muratic acid

qt

1

cse

12 per case

28

Off repellent

6 oz tin

12

cse

12 per case

Off

29

Oven cleaner

tin

1

cse

12 per case

Easy Off

30

Paper towels

case

4

cse

30 per case

Bounty

31

Plastic bag transparent

1 gal bags

4

case

100 per box

Ziploc

32

Plastic bag transparent

2 gal bags

4

cse

100 per box

Ziploc

33

Pledge

12 oz tin

2

cse

12 per case

Pledge

34

Pot washer

each

45

ea.

36

Scotch brite

12 / 1ct

1

cs

37

Scrubbing brush

each

20

ea.

38

Soap powder

5.5 kg bag

7

cses

4 per case

Foca

39

Take out tray large

each

4

cses

100 per case

Biodegradable

40

Take out tray small

each

3

cses

100 per case

Biodegradable

42

Toilet paper

bale

20

bales

12 pks per bale

Softy

43

Trash bags heavy duty

14 gal bags

2

rolls

100 per roll

Lucky

Local

Heavy duty mop Black

20 per case Local

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Trash bags heavy duty

33 gal bags

8

rolls

100 per roll

Lucky

45

Vehicle air freshener

each

2

cse

24 per case

Dalan

47

Windex

26 oz bot

2

cse

12 per case

Windex

48

2 Stroke oil

1 qt

2

cse

12 per case

Havoline

49

4 Stroke oil

1qt

6

cse

12 per case

Havoline

MEAT TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 -2022 SER

Commodities

Units

Quantity

Breakdown

Brand

1

Beef Steak (Minimal Fat)

lb

335

5lb per bag

Local

2

Boneless Ham

lb

30

2lb per bag

Running W

3

Chicken Ham

lb

30

2lb per bag

Quality Poultry

4

Breakfast Sausage

24 oz

90

2lb per bag

Running W

5

Butt Beacon

12 oz

40

2lb per bag

Running W

6

Turkey Bacon

lb

40

2lb per bag

Quality Poultry

7

Chicken

lb

4000

5 lbs per chicken

BEWG

8

Cow Foot

lb

60

5 lb per bag

Local

9

Boneless Chicken Breast

Lb

100

10

Fresh Fish (scale & deguts) lb

400

10-inch head to tail

Fishermen's Coop

11

Ground Steak

85

5lb per bag

Local

2lb per bag

lb

Quality Poultry

12

Ground Chicken

lb

85

13

Chicken Patty

lb

75

Quality Poultry

14

Pigtail

bucket

3

35 lb per bucket

Chief Choice

15

Pork Chops (lean)

lb

330

5lb per bag

Local

16

Salami Sausage

lb

40

5lb per bag

Local

Quality Poultry

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 SER

Commodities

Units

Quantity

Package

Breakdown

Brand

1

Bananas

ea

10

box

100 per box

Fyffe's

2

Broccoli

lb

50

lbs

3

Cabbage

lb

150

lbs

4

Cauliflower

lb

50

lbs

5

Carrots

lb

130

lbs

Local

6

Cassava

lb

15

lbs

Local

7

Cantelope

lb

40

lbs

Local

8

Celery

lb

50

lbs

Local

9

Cilantro

lb

12

lbs

Local

10

Coco

lb

40

lbs

Local

11

Cucumber

lb

75

lbs

Local

12

Eggs

ea

100

Trays

13

Garlic

head

120

Heads

14

Grapefruit

sack

2

scks

15

Lettuce

lb

150

lbs

16

Lime

ea

600

ea

17

Ockro

lbs

10

lbs

18

Onion

lbs

5

sacks

Onion (Red)

lbs

5

19

Orange

ea

6

20

Papaya

lb

40

lbs

Local

21

Pineapple

lb

50

lbs

Local

22

Plantain

ea

250

ea

Local

23

Potatoes

lbs

12

scks

24

Sweet Pepper

lbs

50

lbs

Local

25

Sweet Potato

lbs

30

lbs

Local

26

Tomatoes

lbs

130

lbs

Local

27

Watermelon

ea

160

lbs

Local

28

Calaloo

lb

50

Local

30 per tray

Local Local

100 per sack

Local Local

ea

Local Local

50 lbs per sack

Local

sacks

50 lbs per sack

Local

sack

100 per sack

Local

110 lbs per sack

Local

Local

29

Spinach

Lb

50

Lbs

Local

30

Ginger

Lb

20

Lbs

Local

31

Zucchini

lb

50

Lbs

Local

28

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2021