Belize Times June 6, 2021- Historic First Visit to Guatemala

02 2

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF HON. JOHN BRICEÑO, PRIME MINISTER OF BELIZE TO GUATEMALA

PRESS RELEASE

PR#315

Cabinet Brief Belmopan. 2nd June 2021. 6:00 p.m.

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 1st June 2021.

•

Cabinet welcomed the comprehensive Completion Report of the Emergency Works carried out from November 2020 to May 2021 from Hon. Julius Espat, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing.

The report includes infrastructure works conducted after the passing of hurricanes ETA and IOTA and funds Cabinet approved to urgently restore and repair countrywide damage to roadways and road infrastructure and to make repairs to the national road network and streets that were already in a state of disrepair due to years of neglect.

•

Hon. Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining, informed Cabinet about the technical challenges faced by Belize for managing the growing volumes of waste, the challenges in waste collection services, particularly in relation to rural communities, and the lack of adequate recycling programs and insufficient management practices at disposal sites.

Cabinet gave its full support for the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee to find ways to develop a plan to address these important waste management issues.

•

Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, reported on his visit to the northern border and his exchange with the Mexican press in relation to the 31st May 2021 phased reopening of land and sea border points to receive foreign tourists, namely, the Santa Elena Northern Border, Benque Viejo del Carmen Western Border, San Pedro and Punta Gorda borders for foreign tourists who wish to visit Belize for recreation and vacation purposes. Only tourists who are pre-booked at Gold Standard Certified accommodations for a period of no less than three days will be allowed entry into Belize.

•

Finally, the Prime Minister informed Cabinet that he was departing the country on Tuesday, 1st June 2021, to Guatemala City for an official visit with President Alejandro Giammattei Falla and that he would return to Belize on Thursday, 3rd June 2021. During his absence Hon. Cordel Hyde, Deputy Prime Minister, will act as Prime Minister.

Ends

At the invitation of H.E. Alejandro Giammattei, President of the Republic of Guatemala, Hon. John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize made an official working visit to Guatemala on 2nd June 2021.

During the visit President Giammattei and Prime Minister Briceño held substantive and productive discussions on a number of bilateral and regional issues. While Guatemala’s Claim is before the International Court of Justice, the two Heads reiterated their commitment to further strengthening the ties of friendship and cooperation between Belize and Guatemala.

The Leaders exchanged views on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the health, social and economic sectors of their countries. They reiterated the urgent need for equitable and affordable access to vaccines so that a sustainable path to recovery could earnestly begin.

Trade and Cooperation President Giammattei and Prime Minister Briceño reviewed the frameworks in place to facilitate bilateral trade and deepen cooperation between their two countries.

In view of the important role trade can play in the economic recovery of their countries, the Leaders agreed to enhance the Partial Scope Trade Agreement between Belize and Guatemala. They directed their officials to reactivate the institutional framework of the PSA with a view to improving its implementation and advancing its expansion.

Both Leaders welcomed the reactivation of the Belize Guatemala Joint Commission, which met on 18 May 2021 in Belize City. They reiterated their commitment to the full implementation of all thirteen bilateral cooperation agreements. They directed the Joint Commission to accelerate the implementation of all the agreements and to explore and design projects and programmes of cooperation between the two countries aimed at strengthening friendship between the people of Belize and Guatemala and their development.

Security and Migration The Heads exchanged views on the threats posed by transnational organized crime to the security of their countries, quality of lives of their citizens and peace in the region.

They directed discussions, towards the establishment of a high level security group, be commenced between their respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs, through the exist-

ing mechanisms established by the Agreement on a Framework for Negotiations and Confidence Building Measures between Belize and Guatemala signed in 2005.

The two Leaders discussed the ongoing migration situation and reiterated the importance of a regional approach.

Prime Minister Briceño congratulated President Giammattei on his imminent assumption of the Presidency Pro Tempore of the Central American Integration System and pledged Belize’s support and cooperation.

Prime Minister Briceño thanked President Giammattei for the warm hospitality shown by the Government and People of Guatemala to him and his delegation. Prime Minister Briceño extended an invitation to President Giammattei to visit Belize at the earliest opportunity.

The Official Visit to Guatemala of Prime Minister Briceño, was carried out following the positive dialogue started during the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs at the Office of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the Adjacency Zone (AZ), on March 4, 2021, and constitutes a historical event for the bilateral relationship that endorses the high priority that both Peoples and Governments give each other.

Issued at Guatemala City, 2nd June 2021

The Belize Times

Established 1957

14 APR 2013

|

ISSUE NO: 4840

The Truth Shall Make You Free

www.belizetimes.bz

|

$1.00

serving Belize since 1957 as the longest continuous newspaper.

Founder: Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price, People’s United Party Leader Emeritus OFFICE MANAGER

Fay Castillo EDITOR

José Jiménez

LAYOUT/GRAPHIC ARTIST

Chris Williams

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Roberto Peyrefitte Printed and Published By TIMES NEWSPAPER LTD. Tel: 671-8385 #3 Queen Street P.O. BOX 506 Belize City, Belize

Email: belizetimesadvertisement@yahoo.com

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

03 3

EDITORIAL

T

Toxic Masculinity

oxic Masculinity and its malevolent odour permeate the UDP. The aggression and violence toward women are symptomatic of a greater, much deeper social ill. Misogyny is real and robust in the UDP. There have been several instances of alleged violence toward women by several key members of the UDP hierarchy. The entire nation witnessed just very recently the comportment of the Leader of the Opposition as he unleashed his verbal attack on the Speaker of the House. During the tirade, the LOO was observed to be churlish, aggressive, and condescending toward the Honourable Speaker disrespecting both her person, her office, and Belizean women everywhere. A video of the LOO followed which evidenced aggression toward a female in presence of a minor child. The LOO has since given an apology of sorts replete with butterfly kisses but absent of sincere remorse or concrete proposals on how he intends to do better and avoid total unravelling in the future.

Enter the Sandman. The self-proclaimed whip of his party, Shyne quickly put in his last two cents, and is now broke, on the ongoing crisis. So quickly the pot and kettle agreed on only one thing, how swift and harsh the public outcry and backlash of the Belizean public on violent misogyny. It might be that sanctimonious is not a good look for Shyne nor does it suit a man accused of kicking his wife. Others in that party including Mark King and Alberto August were far wiser keeping quiet in mistaken hopes we might forget that they also have had their rather stellar moments. The LOO forgets that he is a Member of Parliament and as a public figure other men and young boys emulate in both thought and deed his attitudes and actions. He does a great disservice by his manifestations of deep-rooted misogyny. These wreak havoc on our society and are the result of a deeply patriarchal society. This results in loss of basic human rights for our women and girls and promotes violence in its many varied forms against them.

There has been an outcry and denouncement of these attitudes from many corners, and even from within his own party. However, the tepid condemnation from Hon. Tracey Taegar Panton while noted still lacks the strong censure such reprehensible and repeated offences warrant. It is obvious from her missive that fails to name the culprit outright that the Albert area representative is intimidated and fears the reprisal it would bring. The failure and fear of an elected member of the House of Representatives to publicly condemn the LOO for his violence is another illustration that the despotic behaviour and attitudes run deep. We cannot expect our men and boys to do better if our former Deputy Prime Minister, an educator by profession, by his example teaches the disrespect of women, and normalizes violence against them. The Hon Tracey Taegar Panton on the other hand teaches women and girls that butterfly kisses and insincere apologies are enough to appease and forgive monsters.

Her attitudes suggest that she too has been indoctrinated by a society that teaches women must not rock the boat, they must know their place and allow themselves to be led even if by unworthy men. We have come to expect very little form the LOO, and certainly this has been a new low. We had higher expectations from the Member from Albert, as a leader in her own right, to give women and girls in this country hope that she would stand with them in support to end violence against women in Belize.

We urge the LOO to seek counselling and anger management and if he is indeed sincere to work along stakeholders to end this scourge in Belize.

6 JUN

2021

Faber Ought to Resign It seems that LOO Faber resigns himself to battering anything that he disagrees with. The temp Leader of the Opposition Faber was caught on camera berating a woman just because he could. His disrespecting of the Speaker of the House Woods has Faber precedence as he has called her “gyal” as well albeit under the UDP normal of imagining the possibility but he did. During the May 28 House of Representatives sitting, Faber was at his public normal. He ran circles around the truth and when hindered by the authority in the House, Faber found how to disrespect and downright insult the Speaker’s commands.

Is Patrick Faber motivated to berate the Speaker since she is a woman?

Patrick Faber joined Shyne in the virility of videos that show sick hostility towards women he is close to. In what we can only term his private normal via a close caption video feed, Collet, Representative Faber, LOO Faber, Father Faber, and Boyfriend Faber was seen hurling at something. Whilst this sprint beat his UB record of 16 or so years ago, one can only guess that the baby was privy to some violent rapping on a door which probably gave in to the force and curse language.

The video making it to the new world of the internet is tantamount a shout at the top of their lungs: HELP!!

He apologized but we have heard that before. Belize cannot tolerate this level of abuse.

Can Faber separate his being a Representative, Leader, Father, and ex-Boyfriend? Can Faber allude to political foul for the media talking about the video?

Yes, it is fair...Faber should resign.

But who will replace? There is no one.

05 5

THE BELIZE TIMES THE UNITED WOMEN’S GROUP OF THE PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION TOWARDS WOMEN Today Belizeans were made aware of a video circulating which shows the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Patrick Faber behaving in a violent and abusive manner towards the mother of one of his children and in the presence of his child. In the video, the Leader of the Opposition is seen walking into the house holding his daughter as she is crying profusely and then speaking in a verbally abusive manner to the mother of his child as she removes the child from his hold. The Leader of the Opposition is then seen charging towards the room, and sounds of a door being knocked/stomped open can be heard along with further verbal exchanges. The UWG strongly condemns these actions of the Leader of the Opposition as a senior political figure and a parliamentarian. He has an obligation to lead by example.

This is notWOMEN’S the first or second time that Patrick Faber has been linked to acts of THE UNITED GROUP OF Hon. THE PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY domestic violence.

These acts have become synonymous with hisLEADER petty character STRONGLY CONDEMNS THEnow BEHAVIOUR OF THE OF fuelled THE by anger and aggression.

HisWOMEN true persona has been quite visible not only in his private life but OPPOSITION TOWARDS also in his political life. We all watched and listened with great disgust at his behaviour in the House of Representatives pastaware Fridayof towards Speaker which of the shows House,the Hon. Valerie Today Belizeans werethis made a video the circulating Leader of who Hon. presides overFaber the behaving sittings. The Opposition’s theWoods, Opposition, Patrick in a leader violentofandtheabusive manner disrespectful, towards the discourteous, andand impudent remarks inofthe also robustly mother of one ofdespicable, his children in the presence hisHouse child.ofInRepresentatives the video, the isLeader of the condemned.

Opposition is seen walking into the house holding his daughter as she is crying profusely and The in UWG continues to aggressively advocate forofzero tolerance of domestic violence. then speaking a verbally abusive manner to the mother his child as she removes the child We ALL have a role to play in eliminating the culture of misogyny, domestic abuse, and from his hold. The Leader of the Opposition is then seen charging towards the room, and gender inequality. sounds of a door being knocked/stomped open can be heard along with further verbal exchanges. The UWG strongly condemns these actions of the Leader of the Opposition as a -ENDSsenior political figure and a parliamentarian. He has an obligation to lead by example.

This is not the first or second time that Hon. Patrick Faber has been linked to acts of domestic violence. These acts have now become synonymous with his petty character fuelled by anger and aggression. His true persona has been quite visible not only in his private life but also in his political life. We all watched and listened with great disgust at his behaviour in the House of Representatives this past Friday towards the Speaker of the House, Hon. Valerie Woods, who presides over the sittings. The leader of the Opposition’s disrespectful, discourteous, despicable, and impudent remarks in the House of Representatives is also robustly condemned.

The UWG continues to aggressively advocate for zero tolerance of domestic violence.

We ALL have a role to play in eliminating the culture of misogyny, domestic abuse, and gender inequality.

-ENDS-

UDP John Crows Are Out!

Now that the political carcass of the, for all intents, outgoing unapologetic UDP leader of the Opposition is out in the barrenness of the UDP, the zombie ex-Ministers and the other repeat offenders have sniffed red blood and they are out for the political jugular. They will whip this carcass until it is totally out of commission. These zombie ex-representatives and repeat offenders somehow find it easy to imagine that the empty seat of a Leader of Opposition(LOO) should be filled by another vile and corrupt entity.

The problem with the UDP is that they have ZERO options…Sista B cannot say anything. Shyne is a repeat offender of people’s ears and more. Hugo is a constant question on wrongdoings. Tracy just barely won Albert except for all those extra people in her mom’s house and office.

Imagine, the John Crows are circling but if they eat up Faber they would literally be eating up the very, very last of the UDP. They really were the Champions of Incompetence after all.

In the end, it is all UDP infamy.

THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMISSION ADVOCATES FOR A ZERO TOLERANCE TOWARDS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. Through the “Engaging Men and Boys to Advance Gender Equality and Help Prevent Gender-based Violence” training sessions, Belize has made great strides in engaging men and boys to become advocates for the end of gender-based violence and advancement of gender equality. This program is done in partnership with the Spouses of the Caribbean Leaders Action Network (SCLAN). Over the past year, there has been an increase in reports of violence against women attributed to the frustrations Belizean families faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This week alone, two disturbing incidents have arisen. First, a young woman was physically assaulted by two men of a rival company as she was doing her job. Second, a video emerged showing the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Patrick Faber aggressing the mother of his child in the presence of the child.

We vehemently condemn the actions of these three men as they have violated the human rights of

these women. The National Women’s Commission reminds Belizeans that acts of violence against women have adverse effects for families and communities in which they live.

We remind Hon. Patrick Faber that as a public figure, men and boys look to him as a role model and his actions may influence men and boys to believe that acts of violence against women is an accepted norm.

The Commission acknowledges Hon. Faber’s public apology, and we invite him to take action and become part of the coalition to end violence against women.

The National Women’s Commission as the advisory body of the Government of Belize on gender equality, equity, and women’s empowerment, continues to advocate for programs that not only engage and empower women but also engage and rehabilitate perpetrators of violence against women.

--END--

6 06

THE BELIZE TIMES

PlanBelize Commitments

As a part of the planBelize government and the PM Briceño team’s commitment to Good governance the Protected Disclosures Bill 2021 was introduced and the Minister of Tourism explained the 30 Million for Tourism stimulus. The sceptics would like Belizeans to believe that this bill came about because of Union pressure. History will record that the PUP governed with a tolerant democracy whilst the UDP arms of the Unions along with embedded UDP public officers attempted to subvert the work of the new doubly mandated People’s United Party—or triple if one counts the 2019 Village Councils along with the November 2020 26-5 shellacking and the Municipal Elections trouncing of the UDP by 65 to 2 seats. The UDP have been sent out to pasture and, for all intents, are zombified.

WhistleBlower’s Bill Introduced in House The PUP nevertheless is systemically attacking corruption. The bill soon to be an Act will see corruption nipped by protecting Belizeans who silently or openly call out wrong doings in government.

It is refreshing to see Bills being introduced by the ministers. This is definitely the way to go in the democratic administration of Belize. The Minister of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform introduced this bill.

Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Fort George: “I rise to introduce a bill for an Act to combat corruption and other wrong doings by encouraging and facilitating disclosure of improper conduct in the public and private sector, to protect persons making those disclosures from detrimental action.

To regulate the receiving, investigating or otherwise dealing with disclosures of improper conduct and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental there to. The protected disclosures Bill 2021 is more popularly referred to as the Whistle Blower’s Bill and it is part of Government’s good governance legislation. I need to first acknowledge and express gratitude to the Attorney General and her staff for the incredible work being done and for drafting this Bill in record time. A copy of this Bill was presented to the joint union team. And they were supposed to respond by May 18th in writing but they have not done so. We are proceeding nonetheless. It seems that for some people they are more interested in talking or maybe they are reserving their comments for when it goes to the House Committee. Another piece of legislation madam speaker that was prepared in record time is the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill. This Bill was also shared with the unions and they were supposed to provide their comments by June 8th.

Out of respect for the agreed to timeline this Bill is not being introduced as yet. But it shows you once again Government’s firm commitment to good governance.”

Funding for Tourism Sector The Border has just opened for Tourism in an exercise that mimics the Covid protocol of the Airport. The safety levels that it is deemed to provide is thus one that has been internationally renowned. To totally move the Tourism sector to a level post pandemic will be one that will be painstaking but Belize is up to it. Belize beating Covid to a level that can be called ‘under control’ is definitely a giant first step. Next is the speed and number of Belizeans vaccinated is of dire importance. Also, the planBelize administration recognized from the onset that stimulus funding will be necessary to push the Tourism machine to full throttle.

Leave it to the UDP to continue pushing for immediate effect of planBelize. Shyne was expecting houses to be built moments after the PUP won in November 2020. Tracy Panton sim-

6 JUN

2021

ilarly is requesting that the funding for Tourism be explained. Government has a fur tiered plan that includes a 30 Million stimulus package, 50 Million for the economic sector, 40 Million Loan from the Inter-American Development Bank and 2.5M for Small grants. This was explained by Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations Anthony Mahler at the May 28 House Meeting. He explained that time is a definite factor and that presently only the Atlantic Bank, an independent source is helping with already disbursed six million with 10 million in the pipeline.

The world of today may be compared to a giant corporation. Even countries are a small part of this whole. Each part has to perform in order to be funded by external sources. For Belize, opening of the border to tourism with protocols in place is a step but the normalcy idea trumps that. Tourists coming in via land, sea, and air unimpeded and freely is the goal. That only happens is a phased way and with Belizeans vaccinated. When planes, cruise ships and buses begin to show a semblance of pouring back into Belize as is fully expected funding will surely come alongside.

At the same House Meeting Minister Mahler commented the following: “I am confident that with the standard operating procedures and the protocols we are putting in place, we will have a safe reopening. If you at the reopening of the airport that some were opposed to in October, and you look at the numbers coming through the airport, you will see the number of positive cases through the airport is minimal. The airport represents about 75% of the overnight arrivals coming into this country. The land borders then - and the seaports altogether [represents] the other 25%. So, you’re dealing with much smaller numbers than through the airport, but the protocols will be a little bit more stringent.”

He emphasized about the June 1st opening: “And I want to stress this to the Belizean public. We are not opening the borders for a free-for-all. It is only for tourists who are passing through, or coming into this country, staying at a gold standard hotel, and moving through the country with a gold standard tour operator. It is not for Belizeans wanting to go to Chetumal to party or to hang out.”

On the Freezone: “we opened the Free Zone that is now providing 1,200 jobs for Belizeans making a decent living to take home to their families. Those people were never working at the time. Tell me how many cases of COVID have been reported because of that interaction with people from Quintana Roo into the Free Zone. There have been at least 77,000 -78,000 people passing through, since the reopening, and there has been no spike, no spread in Corozal or the northern districts.”

On cruise ships coming Minister Mahler continued: “We’ve had extensive discussions with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, and specific lines. We were advised by Norwegian that their first voyage to Belize would be a test run on August 4th, and the first official voyage to Belize would be a test run on August 4th, and the first official voyage to Belize with passengers would be on August 7th out of Montego Bay. They’re looking to change out of Montego Bay and go back to one of the home ports in the United States. We’ve spoken recently to Carnival, and Carnival represents over 70% of the capacity in the country. And they were saying to us initially that they would have returned later on this year. It is good to note that they will start in July with 4 voyages, 4 in August and 6 in September. It is just a start, but it is a good start, and I believe that by the end of the year, with robust bookings that the cruise lines have been talking about, that will have cruise tourism back to its full capacity sometime early next year.”

CARTOON

6 JUN

07 7

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

START OF THE 2021 HURRICANE SEASON

NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION “Preserving Life and Property”

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) hereby informs the public that the 2021 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season has officially opened. As the hurricane season starts, Belizeans are reminded to remain alert for tropical cyclone development.

The outlook for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is for 13 to 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five major hurricanes. This does not mean that all of those systems, if developed as predicted, will affect Belize. However, it only takes one to affect us negatively.

Therefore, we must continually increase our state of readiness.

The public is hereby advised to review emergency plans for family, ministry/department and business continuity. In preparation, the public must clean drains, trim trees that pose danger to power lines and homes, secure roofs, windows, and doors. Additionally, persons who live along the coast and in low-lying areas, which are flood-prone, or in homes that cannot withstand tropical cyclones (i.e. tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes) should identify a shelter for evacuation. If you plan to evacuate when Belize is threatened by a tropical cyclone, please leave early.

NEMO thanks all public officers and uniform services for going beyond the call of duty in contributing to the relief efforts last year. Furthermore, NEMO thanks its local, regional and international partners who contributed in countless ways to provide relief assistance Pursuant to Section 25 (c) and 21 (1) of Towns Property Evaluation Act, Chapter 65 of the Substantive Laws of Belize for the affected population.

2000 R.E. the Belize City Council hereby serves this Notice of Summons on the following property owners to appear in Belizeans are reminded to stay alert, be prepared, Municipal Court No. 109 North Front Street on or before June 16th, 2021 to settle the following fees arrears: listen to and adhere to the official advisories and weather bulletins from NEMO and the National Meteorological Service.

No. Names of Last Registered Owners Address & Description of Property $ Total Arrears

BELIZE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF SUMMONS

Belize Meteorological Service The 2021 forecast is suggesting that tropical cyclone activity will be above normal in the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico). The prediction is for there to be 13 to 20 named storms, of those six to 10 are expected to become hurricanes and three to six are expected to become major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). Using the updated 1991 to 2020 climatology, an average season in the Atlantic Basin now consists of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

The main factors that are indicating an active 2021 Atlantic hurricane season are: (1) No El Niño is expected this year, therefore, this factor will not contribute to the suppression of tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin.

(2) Warmer than average sea surface temperatures are expected by the peak of the season in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, which tends to favour hurricane development.

(3) Weaker vertical wind shear

NHRMC Prepares for the 2021 Hurricane Season

June 1, 2021. 3:50 p.m.

On Friday, May 28, 2021, the National Human Resource Management Committee (NHRMC) held its first meeting in preparation for the 2021 Hurricane Season.

According to Part III, Section 6 (5) of the Disaster Preparedness Response Act (the Act), Chapter 145 of the Laws of Belize (Revised Edition 2011) establishes the National Human Resource Management Committee. The NHRMC is to allocate appropriate human resources to serve as responders for emergency management duties.

Mr. Rolando Zetina, CEO in the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and chairperson of the NHRMC, expressed his gratitude to the men and women on the committee who have served selflessly over the past years. He emphasized how important the role of each public officer is during times of emergency.

“Public servants have had to think quickly and creatively during times of disaster, and many have put their lives at risk during these times in order to continue serving the public. The citizens of Belize can rest assured that this committee will ensure that citizens’ safety and needs are looked after. The work begins now,” Mr. Zetina stated.

1

B.I. HOLDINGS LIMITED,

Parcel 182, 5 1/2 Miles George Price Highway

$

159,040.00

2 3

SKYLINE INVESTMENTS LTD, Williams (Estate), Henry

Parcel 946 (H32), #6 New Access Area

4

Turton (Est.), Lorna

5

Gegg, Edgar & Alice

6

CASTLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED,

7 8

Gill, Fredrick Leroy Thurton, Sydney

9

INDECO ENTERPRISES LIMITED,

Parcel #4797 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge Parcel #4798 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

96,328.00 85,957.78 34,190.16 14,183.85 20,269.15 17,314.62 58,432.44 1,226.48 5,271.88 3,296.00 1,032.48 6,606.36 5,271.87 9,703.92 5,663.12 12,594.41 7,765.92 54,589.88 26,727.88 27,862.00 39,258.00 13,086.00 13,086.00 13,086.00 36,052.76 35,434.47 2,574.72 4,082.40 28,777.35 34,621.56 2,809.08 2,581.20 7,963.92 8,592.48 12,674.88 33,857.01 137.70 4,328.37 3,181.68 8,139.96 6,387.12 3,884.22 3,898.98 3,898.98 29,156.76 24,143.80 23,647.59 2,394.00 2,728.00

Parcel #4799 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge Parcel #4801 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge Parcel #4802 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge Parcel #4803 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge Parcel #4804 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge

$ $ $ $ $

1,473.12 3,069.00 9,209.47 2,387.00 2,387.00

#50 North Front Street

$ $

20,279.16 20,190.06 18,532.80 1,657.26 19,951.75 8,482.15 11,469.60 19,374.13

10

Mckay, Philipa

11 12 13

Carcamo, Phillipa BODY 2000, Maheia (Estate), Collet

14 15

Pitts, Bernard Pena, Arnaldo

16

Martinez, Anthony

17

Zelaya, Carlos & Celia

Parcel #356, #89 Vernon Street.

Parcel #356, #89A Vernon Street Parcel #356, #89B Vernon Street Parcel #357, #87 Vernon Street Parcel #91, #59 Cemetery Road Parcel #689, #26 Dean Street Parcel #939, #2 Eve Street Parcel #208, #22 North Front Street Parcel #984, #158 North Front Street #20A North Front Street (blank) #18 North Front Street #20 North Front Street Parcel #1096, 12/4/2021 Taiwan Street Parcel #588, #71 Eve Street Parcel #1045, #2 Marine Parade Parcel #3475 Phillip Goldson Hwy L.H.S To Bridge Parcel #3477 Phillip Goldson Hwy L.H.S To Bridge Parcel #3478 Phillip Goldson Hwy L.H.S To Bridge Parcel #610, #95D Cemetery Road Parcel #161 Hibiscus Lane Parcel #1104, #8 Marine Parade Parcel #1105, #20 Taiwan Street Parcel #299, #23 Calle Al Mar Street Parcel #300, #25 Calle Al Mar Street Parcel #301, #27 Calle Al Mar Street Parcel #302 #29 Calle Al Mar Street #29 Calle Al Mar Street Parcel #188, #10 Black Orchid Street Parcel #92, #3A Currasow Street #3B Currasow Street Louise Bevans Street Parcel #496, #2A Nargusta Street Parcel #759, 138C North Front Street Parcel #411, #117 West Street Parcel #411, #113A West Street #5.5 George Price Highway Parcel #1443 Coney Drive Coral Grove

Parcel #169, #93 Freetown Road Parcel #2959, #6 Mateo Ayuso Street Parcel #1044 Boots Crescent Port Loyola Area Parcel #430, #133 Cemetery Road Parcel #921 Bella Vista

$ $ $ $

Kindly be advised that if any changes have been made to the ownership of any property in this listing above, it is the onus of the new owner to update the Council.

8 08 8

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

UDP Infects the PSU PSU’s Ex-President: “You can’t just give away membership money”

A couple days after the end of May 2021 weekend, the now ex-Public Service Union president commented on a public medium that the Belize Branch audit that revealed financial irregularities was NOT fake. The ‘new’ president, Flowers, of the larger body seemed to want this to just blow away and later went on to say that Henry has no authority to comment of PSU matters. Here are some excerpts of what Henry commented on.

Actual Excerpts of PSU Belize Branch Treasurer Report for 2020-21

Unaccounted/Missing receipts A partial handing and taking over of the Belize Branch records from the previous treasurer was done on 23rd May 2020. On 25th May 2020, I wrote the Chair that the handing and taking over of records were incomplete because of unaccounted and missing receipts. The Chair responded that she misplaced some of the receipts and made no effort to rectify the situation until the branch audit was conducted in November and December 2020.

Irregular Practice A cheque that was prepared by the previous treasurer two days before the handing over on 23rd May 2020. Cheque # 375 dated 21st May 2020 for $ 300.00 was prepared to Discount Supermarket. Examination of the records after the handing over revealed that Discount Supermarket invoice dated 21st May 2020 was for only $ 140.00 being payment for providing 2 cases of Guinness for the March 2020 AGM. Reconciliation with Bank statements No evidence of bank reconciliation conducted by the previous Branch Treasurer was found as no bank reconciliation statement existed as of 23rd May 2020. The bank reconciliation is important as it helps to identify inaccuracies and discrepancies.

1. Spending of monies without my knowledge The Chair was spending money without my knowledge. Two such cases are: A total of $ 3,000.00 was prepared on 16th July 2020 for our 2020 Back to School Drive. I later discovered that the chair received back a total of $ 785.16 on 10th September but never returned it to me as the Treasurer to be deposited back into the bank account. This practice is important for proper paper trails in accountability and transparency.

Here are Excerpts of Gerald Henry’s Interview Ex-President of PSU Gerald Henry: “Indeed that was a genuine report that was shared with all the members of that particular branch and the report was done by a very experienced and capable auditor in fact one that was a part of the immigration and nationality audit. So it was not someone who didn’t know about accounting, the person actually seniors me in the audit department and I have been an auditor for the past 27 years but that person holds a higher post than I do and so I have a great deal of respect for her and her abilities.

And when that report came out, it was shared with all the membership of that branch and it went to the council of management and she had made certain comments about certain individuals in that council. The report came out and the next step, the council decided they were going to - the same members that were called out in that report - decided they were going to audit the treasurer’s report.

So it’s like me going to audit a particular ministry, let’s say ministry of lands, and then when I produce my audit the chief executive officer and the chief finance officer and those persons there decide to look at my report and produce their own report.””…

Not because you don’t like what was in the report you consider it fake, so I guess that’s what happened, they didn’t like the contents of the report but nonetheless it was an official report.”

“I was observing certain things that I did not like to see as an auditor. And I wasn’t comfortable with some of the things I observed, however, when that report came out and I got into the details of it and so on, I was then even more concerned with the fact that we need to ensure that there’s far better accountability and transparency in the union. And the attempts by the then treasurer for that branch to get some more features in the report, the branch treasurers report, those failed when she requested for them to be audited, she requested that from the national treasurer that a section be put into place that would then identify outstanding receipts because as you know outstanding receipts is pretty much equal to outstanding money because receipts is equal to cash not being able to...”

“Account for cash, hence the reason she wanted to have a section in the report that speaks to outstanding receipts however when she attempted to do that the national treasurer rejected that and insisted her report remains in the format that he prescribed which did not include missing receipts and so that is where the clash occurred in one instance and there’s the issue of monies being deposited in personal accounts, there’s the issue of monies being given as grant, medical grants, etc, to certain members of the branch and things like that should

2021

have gone through the membership of the branch to get approval of the membership of the branch, you can’t just give away membership money like that and those things were reported on as “I found that oftentimes, that’s the reason why I was outvoted on a lot of instances, because as far as the way how things operate the president is only another member of the council and the voice and the face of the union but in terms of authority, there was nothing there I could have used in any occasion or instance to veto, if you want to call it that, the decision of the majority of council.”

So it seems that Henry was saying that someone else in the council had more power than he had when he was president and, thus, he leaves the corruption within the PSU intact. This corruption is definitely due to the fact that the PSU is UDP-based and it is also consistent with the notion that ANYTHING the UDP touches get corrupted. The UDP has corrupted entire ministries, corrupted being in Opposition, and now it is clear they have infected the PSU. This past weekend’s facade called an election of the Public Service Union is proof positive that the PSU is tantamount to a bunch of UDP cronies. These UDP mercenaries have a couple things in common: they were all politically installed by the publicly castigated corrupt 2008-2020 Barrow-Vega-Faber gang AND this is the same rogue administration officials that found or made loopholes and abused billions of dollars spent criminally under the guise of not being legally guilty. Gapi’s Boy president; you know this was a rigged election.

On a relevant note: One would think that a Union with all of Flower’s verbiage would be more transparent and accountable than any other entity. As has been obvious from history, the PSU doesn’t know the meaning of those two terms NOT do they know what ‘Strike’ means. In fact, ‘new’ president is still asking membership for Strike Action whenever it is possible. Dean Flowers doesn’t even know what to Strike means. Elena Smith and the few followers were taken for a 5 week red ride. Who suffered? The teachers and children of Belize suffered once more the nastiness of the UDP. Lawyer Barrow that built Sanctuary Bay and destroyed Belize’s economy produced rabid followers within the PSU and the Public Service. These followers have definitely found a need to cover their tracks and that of their corrupt padrinos unmasked and removed by the savvy electorate of Belize. The followers need to be removed from any and all obligations that involve them serving/sabotaging Belize. The UDPPSU and their followers they Got to GO!!

SECOND NOTICE Pursuant to Section 10 (3) of the Belize Mines and Minerals Act, Chapter 226, Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, Leonard Loewen for and on behalf of Excel Construction Ltd., has applied to the Honourable Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum & Mining, through the Inspector of Mines, Mining Unit, for a Mining License to extract limestone and marl from a hill within a property belonging to Tiger Sandy Bay, located along the Coastal Road, Belize District. The area to be mined is bounded within UTM-coordinates.

Easting 1) 341090 2) 341273 3) 341273 4) 341090

Northing 1914072 1914072 1913617 1913617

The area to be mined comprises approximately twenty (20) acres.

6 JUN

2021 LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Fuel Logistics Ltd. is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Fuel Logistics Ltd.” located on Youth for the Future Drive, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Fuel Logistics Ltd. is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “Fuel Logistics Ltd.” located on Central American Boulevard, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Alvin Ramclam & Dudly Dixon are applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Buccaneer’s Tavern” located on Old Airport Road, Ladyville Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Jiac Hang is applying for a Convenience Store Liquor License to be operated at “L & K Market” located in Caye Caulker, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Peter Banman is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Flippin Burgers” located in August Pine Ridge Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Denis Zamora is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “El Fuego Bar & Grill” located in San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Rajkumar Punjabi is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “S.P. Warehouse Sale ” located on Belize/Corozal Road, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Corina Zepeda is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Copa Cabana Bar” located at # 148 Independence Plaza, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Viren Hutchandani is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Total Hypermarket” located at # 16 Clarke Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

THE BELIZE TIMES

099

STRENGTHENING OF TAX ADMINISTRATION PROJECT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Consulting Firm to Prepare and Implement a New Audit Model, making use of the wider range examination and risk-based techniques (to include analytic tools for audit) Institution: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) Country: Belize Project: Strengthening of Tax Administration (STA) Abstract: Consulting Services – Consulting Firm to Prepare and Implement a New Audit Model, making use of the wider range examination and risk-based techniques (to include analytic tools for audit).

Loan No.: 4839/OC-BL Deadline: June 25, 2021, Belize Local Time The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the execution of a five-year tax modernization project entitled “Strengthening of Tax Administration” (BL-L1031). The main beneficiaries of the Project are: (a) the Government, which will have more revenues to implement its public policies; (b) taxpayers, who will have more support and a digital environment to fulfil their tax obligations; and (c) the population, from the government policies implemented. Through this project, the Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) has procured a Modern Integrated Tax Administration System (the Revenue Management System (RMS)) and is presently in the implementation process. This new system will be used in the management of the Belize Tax Administration.

The BTSD management has identified the need for a modern audit approach based on risk analysis. The BTSD Strategic Plan states that: “BTSD will explore the introduction of a Risk Management Plan (RMP) to properly respond to the risks identified on a timely basis, to minimize overall compliance burden for both the taxpayers and the tax administration. As an important aspect of the RMP, risk mitigating strategies will be proposed for application against potential and existing risks. The plan will highlight all areas of risks including risk-based assessments, risk-based audits, risk-based sector and taxpayer segmentation, compliance risks (registration, filing, reporting and payments) and international risks. Risk mitigation reduces the extent of exposure and ensures that the strategic objectives are achieved.”

The consulting services (“the services”) includes the contracting of a consulting firm for a period of ten (10) months to Prepare and Implement a New Audit Model, making use of the range examination and risk-based techniques (to include analytic tools for audit). The main activities of the consultancy includes: 1. To assess the status of BTSD taxpayer audit strategies and operations for all tax type.

2. To review the Audit Division organization and resources, as well as the staff skills 3. To suggest the strategy for centralization/decentralization of the audit 4. To propose a new organization area (if required) 5. To propose the staff composition by area and by location 6. To propose the different audit programs taking into consideration taxpayer segments and different audit locations (central, districts).

7. To propose a system of massive audit based on IT verification of returns against risk factors and third-party information. The selected cases should be resolved very quickly (4 cases a day) as they are based on firm verification.

8. To propose modern analytic tools suitable for Belize’s environment by conducting a SWOT analysis to support the audit work.

9. Once the proposal on the modern analytic tool is approved, the consulting firm will procure, implement, and train auditors in its utilization.

10. To conduct Pilot audit with the audit team to plan, execute and report on randomly selected taxpayers.

The Consulting firm should have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Tax Administration Taxpayer Audit and Risk Analysis. As well as a strong expertise in the use of modern analytic tools. The Consulting firm should prove its expertise in Tax Administration audit, risk analysis and Business Strategy (supporting business and organization goals).

The Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested eligible Consultants must submit an Expression of Interest providing information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments specifying start and end dates of assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.). The term “consultant” means a legally-established professional consulting firm or an entity that may provide the services.

Expression of Interest package should contain: (i) Document explaining interest, experience, and competence of the consulting firm. (ii) Firms experience in the assignment of similar consultancy services during the past five years. Description of similar assignments specifying start and end dates of assignments. (iii) Firms evidence of past jobs. (iv) Two references (v) Proof of nationality: Copy of certificate of incorporation and information of shareholders of company specifying the shares owned by each respective shareholder of the company.

Additional documentation required for National Consultants: (vi) Copy of Certificate of Good Standing from Belize Company Registry (vii) Copy of Certificate of Good Standing from the Social Security Board (viii) Copy of Certificate of Good Standing from the Belize Tax Service Department (ix) Current Trade License Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-15, May 2019 edition) and is open to all eligible consultants as defined in the IDB policies.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of Joint Venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection based on the Consultants’ Qualification method set out in the IDB Consultant Policies. The selected consulting firm will be selected based on its experience and competence relevant to the assignment and most appropriate qualifications and references.

Only the highest ranked consulting firm from the short-listed firms will be notified and will be asked to submit a technical and price proposal.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address indicated below by 4:00 p.m. (Belize local time) on Friday June 25, 2021.

Interested consulting firms are asked to submit their expression of interest via e-mail to Michelle.Longsworth@bts.gov.bz marked STAP- Consulting Firm to Prepare and Implement a New Audit Model in the subject header, or submit on or before 4:00 p.m. (Belize local time) on Friday June 25, 2021 to the following address: Director General Belize Tax Service Department Strengthening of Tax Administration Project Charles Bartlett Hyde Building Mahogany Street, Belize City Tel: 501-222-5114 For clarifications kindly contact: Project Coordinator Project Executing Unit Strengthening of Tax Administration Project Charles Bartlett Hyde Building Mahogany Street, Belize City Tel: 501-222-5114/E-mail: gisel.correa@mof.gov.bz

10

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

PRESS RELEASE

2021

PR#311 PRESS RELEASE

PR#313

Ambassador of Belize Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic of Guatemala

Governor General Swears in New Minister of State

Belmopan. June 1, 2021. 4:15 p.m.

On May 31, 2021, H.E. Jose Alpuche, ambassador of Belize to the Republic of Guatemala, presented his letters of credentials to H.E. Alejandro Giammattei Falla, the President of Guatemala, during a ceremony at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City.

In his remarks, President Giammattei emphasized Belize and Guatemala’s shared vision of expanding and deepening all aspects of the bilateral relations between the two nations as well as a desire for greater collaboration on regional and international issues.

As Belize’s chief representative in Guatemala, Ambassador Alpuche will be tasked with implementing the government’s foreign and trade policies with that nation. He succeeds Ambassador Alexis Rosado whose tour of duty concluded on March 24, 2021.

Ambassador Alpuche is a former chief executive officer in the Ministry of Agriculture as well as a former foreign service officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He served at diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom and in Belgium.

Belmopan. June 1, 2021. 6:15 p.m.

This afternoon, Hon. Elvia Vega-Samos, was sworn in as the new Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. She was sworn in by Her Excellency Froyla Tzalam, Governor General of Belize at the Belize House in Belmopan.

The new minister of state was elected in the by-election of March 3, 2021, and sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives on April 9, 2021. Hon. Vega-Samos is the first woman to be elected as area representative for Corozal Bay. Hon. Vega-Samos succeeds Hon. Gilroy Usher who will now join Hon. Rodwell Ferguson as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics.

Minister Samos was joined by her family and members of the House of Representatives during her swearing-in.

Ends

Ends

Ministry of Local Government Signs SCFMI Rolling Work Plan with UNICEF Belmopan. June 1, 2021. 2:40 p.m.

On Monday, May 31, 2021, the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) signed the annual Rolling Work Plan (RWP) for the Sustainable and Child Friendly Municipalities Initiative (SCFMI) for the period 2021-2022.

The SCFMI is a child-centered and rights-based initiative that focuses on development and governance through the lens of children.

This initiative is funded by UNICEF to support the implementation of programs in the municipalities for the advancement of the rights of the children and is facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government.

Present for the signing were Hon. Oscar Requena, Minister of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government; Mr. Valentino Shal, CEO in the ministry; Mrs. Lauren Cayetano, local government officer; Ms. Alison Parker, UNICEF country representative; and Ms. Paulette Wade, UNICEF monitoring and evaluation officer.

The ministry continues to work closely with UNICEF in the implementation of the RWP with town and city councils throughout the country.

End

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DRIVER/OPERATOR Reports to:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Works Manager

6. Carryout any other duties assigned from time to time.

7. Ensure that all protocols, procedures and guidelines are used at all times in carrying out as signed duties.

The Belize City Council is seeking applicants to fill 8.

Ensure that professionalism is displayed at all the post of Heavy Equipment Driver/Operator. times when carrying out duties.

9. Report to work immediately in the event a disaster

All interested persons must submit their application threat and after the City has suffered a disaster. packages in a sealed envelope, addressed to the 10. Reports to the Works Manager, accountable to the HR Personnel Officer, no later than Friday, June City Engineer.

11, 2021.

Application packages should include the following: Completed Belize City Council Application Form 2. Copy of the applicant’s social security card 3. A current police record 4. A passport sized photo 5. Two (2) letters of reference 1.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes: • • • • •

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1.

2 3.

4.

5.

Depending on instructions, must be able to drive/operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoe, grader, bulldozer and dump truck.

Perform daily safety and maintenance of subject equipment.

Ensure that the equipment assigned are serviced regularly.

Liaise with the Mechanic Department to schedule maintenance.

Help manage the efficient use of the Council’s resources.

• • • • •

Knowledge and understanding how the machine operates.

Responsible to safely transport and transfer materials from one location to another.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City staff and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group situations.

Demonstrate dependability and self-motivation.

Ability to work long and irregular hours during emergencies.

Maintain high level of personal integrity and reliability.

Must have and maintain a clean driving record.

QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma • 3-5 years applicable work experience • Must Possess a Valid Driver’s License with Class: A, B2, B3 and E

6 JUN

Belize Receives Additional Ventilators from Mexican Government Belmopan. June 1, 2021. 2:30 p.m.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness received two mechanical ventilators at a handing over ceremony held at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport on Monday, May 31, 2021.

The donation formed part of Mexico’s official COVID-19 pandemic donation to Latin America and the Caribbean under its CELAC Presidency.

In September 2020, initial discussions began between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Mexico for the donation of manual

OUT

!

Dear Editor, Patrick Faber claims to have been born for the moment. He has aspired all his life to become Prime Minister of Belize. We must acknowledge his drive and congratulate him on his ascension to the leadership of the UDP. What a paradox? Dean Barrow left the UDP in shambles just as he left the country’s economy. Under Faber, the UDP has taken battering after battering with no end in sight.

It can be acknowledged that Faber is a frustrated leader. His party is structurally and financially shattered. That can well be the excuse for his fit of rage that he has demonstrated recently in the House of Representatives and in his domestic disputes. Can it explain the times previous to these two incidences? It is clear that this Hon. gentleman has a serious problem that goes beyond the toll that comes with being leader. He is sick and needs help.

How can one aspire to lead this country and even his party when he cannot demonstrate basic self-control? How can one seek the highest office in the land and almost incessantly beats down on women and have little to no respect for them? How can you lead me when you cannot lead your home, sir?

Mr. Faber recently attended the swearing-in of our new Governor General, a female, Her Excellency Froyla Tzalam, her Majesty’s representative in Belize. Her Excellency demonstrates grace, intelligence, wit and wisdom. She rightly represents the Crown. In almost the flip of a coin, we come face to face with Faber who totally misrepresents Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition by his verbal abuse on the Speaker of the House and as depicted in a leaked video his verbal and physical abuse on women. He demonstrates actions persistent with a mentally deranged person that cannot be countenanced and accepted. A mere apology cannot do it. This guy is a repeat offender and it is clear this is endemic in his DNA and, to be frank, in the UDP. We have consistent examples from the likes of Boots Martinez, Alberto August, Shyne Barrow, Mark King and the list goes on.

I encourage the temporary leader of the opposition to seek professional help. You have been described as a sick puppy by those in your party and your actions over time have made this claim true. You are sick Patrick Faber. Get help and do so quickly before you destroy everyone and everything around you. While you are apologizing, apologize to the Hon. Valerie Woods, it is also the honourable thing to do.

The Truth will set you Free, Signed, Free Belizean

11

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

ventilators to Belize. Through the bilateral relationship, Belize along with eight other Caribbean countries also received a donation of ventilators. Two of the four mechanical ventilators,

which were previously handed over, are currently in use at the COVID-19 Unit at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital.

Present at the handing over

were Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness; Dr. Deysi Mendez, chief executive officer in the ministry; Ms. Orla Kantun-Coleman, director of international affairs (cooperation), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; Dr. Laura Elena Carrillo Cubillas, executive director for AMEXCID; and H.E. Martha Zamarripa Rivas, ambassador of the Embassy of Mexico in Belize.

Mexico is a key partner for Belize through various bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements and projects.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mexican government through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), continues to support Belize in areas of priority such as health, environment, education, infrastructure, science, and technology.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness appreciates the support provided by the AMEXCID and the Government of Mexico to the people and Government of Belize.

BELIZE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF SUMMONS Pursuant to Section 25 (c) and 21 (1) of Towns Property Evaluation Act, Chapter 65 of the Substantive Laws of Belize 2000 R.E. the Belize City Council hereby serves this Notice of Summons on the following property owners to appear in Municipal Court No. 109 North Front Street on or before June 16th, 2021 to settle the following fees arrears:

No. 18

Name of Last Registered Owners

$

Total Arrears

$

18,680.94

Parcel #733, #24 Guadalupe Street

$

6,666.64

Parcel #992, #28 Guadalupe Street

$

3,676.72

Parcel #78, #28 Santa Barbara Street

$

2,825.58

Parcel #78, #30 Santa Barbara Street

$

2,198.48

Parcel #78, #28A Santa Barbara Street

$

3,313.52

Parcel #796, Bella Vista Parcel #1715 Bella Vista

$ $ $

18,593.19 4,052.45 14,540.74

$

16,210.75

Parcel #3651 Phillip Goldson Hwy L.H.S To Bridge

$

2,080.00

Parcel #3742 Phillip Goldson Hwy L.H.S To Bridge

$

13,416.75

Parcel #3743 Phillip Goldson Hwy R.H.S To Bridge

$

714.00

$

16,196.42

#92 Albert Street #29 North Front Street

$ $ $ $ $ $

5,730.42 6,524.85 3,941.15 16,132.96 14,500.00 1,632.96

Parcel #716 U Crescent Parcel #717 U Crescent Parcel #739 U Crescent Parcel #742 U Crescent

$ $ $ $ $

15,737.60 3,934.40 3,934.40 3,934.40 3,934.40

Ramclam, Yvonne

19

Sikaffy, Beulah

20

Harris, Myrna Weir

21

Address & Description of Property

-

Arnold, Lloyd Parcel #2116 Isolene Staughan Street #46 Queen Charlotte #48 Queen Charlotte

22

Thurton, Sidney

23

Pitts, Q.A. Bernard

24 25

Malic, Richard Alexander Decoff, Peter

Parcel #179, #86 East Collet Canal Parcel #144, #43 Cleghorn Street

$ $

15,672.15 15,099.80

26

Stuart, Maria Fernandez

Parcel #696, #19 Graduate Crescent Coral Grove

$

15,081.00

Kindly be advised that if any changes have been made to the ownership of any property in this listing above, it is the onus of the new owner to update the Council.

58 12

6 JUN

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES 2021

2021

13

18 JAN

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES 2015

2021

Installment Ceremony of Governor General

HER EXCELLENCY

FROYLA TZALAM

Arrival of Governor General

Governor General Subscribes to the Oath of Office

Governor General Signs the Oath

GG Tzalam’s Inaugural Address; flanked

by Aide-de-camp Melissa Jones

PM Address

Presiding over Royal Salute

Acting Governor General Stuart Leslie

Mistress of Ceremonies Marleni Cuellar

Officials in Attendance

Prime Minister John Briceño

Governor General’s Family in Attendance

Handover of Color

Mayan Deer Dance

Guard of Honour

National Anthem led by Ms. Nelita Castillo

14

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

QUARTERLY QUARTERLY FINANCIAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION INFORMATION OF OF CREDIT CREDIT UNIONS UNIONS REGISTERED UNDER THE CREDIT UNIONS ACT

REGISTERED UNDER THE CREDIT UNIONS ACT Quarter Ending: 31 March 2021

Quarter Ending: 31 March 2021

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Cash and Balances Due from Banks Government Securities/Investments ASSETS Total Loans Less: and Specific Loan Due Loss from Reserves Cash Balances Banks Net Loans Securities/Investments Government Fixed Assets (Net) Total Assets Loans Other Less: Specific Loan Loss Reserves TOTAL ASSETS

Net Loans LIABILITIES & CAPITAL Fixed Assets (Net) Demand Deposits Other Assets Savings Deposits Time Deposits TOTAL ASSETS

Share Deposits Total Deposits LIABILITIES & Banks CAPITAL Balances Due to Balances Due to Other Financial Institutions Demand Deposits Balances Due to Other Credit Union Savings Deposits Other Liabilities Time Deposits TOTAL LIABILITIES

Share Deposits EQUITY Total Deposits Share Capital Balances Reserves Due to Banks Balances DueProfit/(Loss) to Other Financial Institutions Current Year General Loan Reserve Balances Due Loss to Other Credit Union Asset Revaluation Account Other Liabilities TOTAL CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL

EQUITY Share Capital OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT Reserves Interest Income Current Year Profit/(Loss) Interest Expense General Loan Loss Reserve Net Interest Income Non-Interest Income Asset Revaluation Account Non-Interest Expense TOTAL CAPITAL Net Operating Income Other Income (Expense) Net Income (Loss) & CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Base Lending Rate (Interest rate used as an index in pricing a

credit union loan) Interest Income Residential Mortgage Rate Interest Expense Average Lending Rate (Annualized) Net Interest Income Average Deposit Rate (Annualized) Non-Interest Fixed DepositIncome Rate ($5,000/$10,000 for 3 months) Number of Branches/Agencies Non-Interest Expense Net Operating Income CAPITAL ADEQUACY Other Income (Expense) Net Institutional Capital/Total Assets Total Capital/Total Deposits Net Income (Loss) LIQUIDITY Liquid Assets/Total Deposits Liquid Asset Statutory Requirement FINANCIAL INDICATORS Excess (Shortfall) Statutory Liquid Assets

Holy Redeemer Credit Union

Holy Redeemer Credit Union 249,701

123,409 282,675 (10,648) 249,701 272,027 123,409 13,342 282,675 (10,648) 658,479

272,027 13,342 3,970 17,689 57,224 658,479

467,408 546,291 612 3,970 1,937 17,689 57,224 548,840

467,408 546,291 5,245 612 82,541 21,853 1,937 109,639 548,840

St. Francis Xavier Credit Union

St. Francis Xavier Credit Union 13,129

3,154 85,557 (1,091) 13,129 84,467 3,154 6,043 85,557 913 (1,091) 107,706

84,467 6,043 5,117 913 5,612 107,706 64,582 75,311 2,091 5,117 -1,725 5,612 79,127

64,582 75,311 2,146 20,799 2,091 5,130 -505 1,725 28,580 79,127

St. John's Credit Union

St. John's Credit Union 26,304

11,601 57,220 (3,740) 26,304 53,480 11,601 5,258 57,220 509 (3,740) 97,152

53,480 5,258 7,281 509 11,065 97,152

63,729 82,075 111 7,281 345 1,757 11,065 84,288

63,729 82,075 3,234 7,449 111 1,826 345 355 1,757 12,864 84,288

BZ$'000

La Inmaculada Credit Union

La Inmaculada Credit Union 18,944

8,807 48,716 (3,584) 18,944 45,132 8,807 2,525 48,716 451 (3,584) 75,859

45,132 2,525 6,997 451 401 75,859

49,824 57,222 6,997 -708 401 57,930

49,824 57,222 1,787 12,457 3,608 -77 708 17,929 57,930

658,479

107,706

97,152

75,859

Holy Redeemer 5,245 Credit Union

St. Francis Xavier 2,146 Credit Union

St. John's3,234 Credit Union

La Inmaculada 1,787 Credit Union

82,541 8,812 21,853 891 7,921 177 2,059 109,639

6,040 (3,650) 2,390 658,479 Holy Redeemer Holy Redeemer Credit Union

Credit Union

20,799 2,464 5,130 60 2,404 14 505 1,029 28,580

1,389 1,389 107,706 St. Francis Xavier St.Credit Francis Xavier Union

Credit Union

7,449 2,083 1,826 132 1,951 355 900 12,864

1,051 (170) 881 97,152 St. John's St. John's Credit Union

Credit Union

12,457 1,852 3,608 69 1,784 23 77 817 17,929

990 24 1,014 75,859 La Inmaculada LaCredit Inmaculada Union

Credit Union

Blue Creek Credit Union

Blue Creek Credit Union 18,140

121 57,941 (1,159) 18,140 56,782 121 1,104 57,941 424 (1,159) 76,571

56,782 1,104 424 63,479 2,874 76,571

66,353 63,479 35 2,874 66,388

66,353 8 8,054 2,121 -35 10,183 66,388

Spanish Lookout Credit Union

Spanish Lookout Credit Union 31,019

2,000 48,499 31,019 48,499 2,000 708 48,499 82,226

48,499 708 17,930 33,544 20,928 82,226

72,402

17,930 33,544 4 20,928 72,406 72,402

9,093 56 671 -4 9,820

72,406

St. Martin's Credit Union

St. Martin's Credit Union 10,281

1,242 20,522 (468) 10,281 20,054 1,242 2,624 20,522 326 (468) 34,527

20,054 2,624 326 2,258 260 34,527

BZ$'000 Toledo Teacher's Credit Union Toledo Teacher's Credit Union 3,208

170 17,782 (542) 3,208 17,240 170 2,092 17,782 269 (542) 22,979

17,240 2,092 1,944 269 1,573 22,979

22,507 25,025 -2,258 986 260 26,011

14,474 17,991 64 1,944 -519 1,573 18,574

22,507 25,025 1,871 4,098 1,002 -1,545 986 8,516 26,011

14,474 17,991 86 64 3,510 809 -519 4,405 18,574

76,571

82,226

34,527

22,979

8 8,054 1,115 2,121 632 483 -48 308 10,183

Spanish Lookout 9,093 Credit Union

St. Martin's 1,871 Credit Union

Toledo Teacher's 86 Credit Union

Blue Creek Credit Union

222 (30) 192 76,571 Blue Creek Blue Creek Credit Union

56 1,078 671 762 316 - 6 285 9,820

37 37 82,226 Spanish Lookout Spanish Credit Lookout Union

Credit Union

Credit Union

4,098 658 1,002 23 635 28 1,545 353 8,516

310 (112) 198 34,527 St. Martin's St. Martin's Credit Union

Credit Union

3,510 642 809 30 613 -30 478 4,405

165 (67) 98 22,979 Toledo Teacher's Toledo CreditTeacher's Union

Credit Union

12.00% 8,812 9.75% 891 9.83% 7,921 0.74% 177 0.00% 2,0591

12.00% 2,464 12.00% 60 9.55% 2,404 0.26% 14 2.25% 1,0294

12.00% 2,083 12.00% 132 9.88% 1,951 0.66% 1.25% 9003

12.00% 1,852 12.00% 69 11.72% 1,784 0.44% 23 2.50% 8171

8.00% 1,115 8.00% 632 8.46% 483 3.18% 48 0.00% 3080

9.00% 1,078 9.00% 762 8.85% 316 4.39% 6 6.00% 2850

12.00% 658 12.00% 23 10.67% 635 0.38% 28 1.00% 3531

12.00% 642 12.00% 30 11.36% 613 0.57% 30 0.00% 4781

(3,650) 11.57% 16.07% 2,390

13.27% 31.14% 1,389

(170) 11.48% 13.45% 881

24 11.27% 25.03% 1,014

(30) 11.52% 12.15% 192

11.13% 12.64% 37

(112) 12.18% 30.03% 198

(67) 13.11% 19.99% 98

6,040

45.29%

1,389

16.87%

1,051

30.51%

990

35.55%

222

27.47%

37

42.60%

310

40.83%

165

16.99%

Holy Redeemer 55,169 192,244 Credit Union

St. Francis Xavier 7,903 4,803 Credit Union

St. John's8,525 16,514 Credit Union

La Inmaculada 5,955 14,388 Credit Union

Blue Creek 6,506 11,722 Credit Union

Spanish Lookout 6,216 24,628 Credit Union

St. Martin's 2,482 7,735 Credit Union

Toledo Teacher's 1,945 1,111 Credit Union

Base Rate (Interest as an Loan indexLoss in pricing a Total Lending Non-Performing Loans rate (Net used of Specific credit union loan)Loans Reserves)/Total Total Loan Loss Reserves Residential Mortgage Rateand Provisions/Total Loans Average Lending Rate (Annualized) FINANCIAL STRUCTURE Average Deposit RateAssets (Annualized) Total Deposits/Total Total Loans/Total Fixed Deposit RateAssets ($5,000/$10,000 for 3 months) Number of Branches/Agencies PROFITABILITY (Annualized)

12.00% 1.72% 3.77% 9.75% 9.83% 0.74% 82.96% 42.93% 0.00% 1

12.00% 0.86% 1.27% 12.00% 9.55% 0.26% 69.92% 79.44% 2.25% 4

12.00% 1.32% 6.54% 12.00% 9.88% 0.66% 84.48% 58.90% 1.25% 3

12.00% 1.48% 7.36% 12.00% 11.72% 0.44% 75.43% 64.22% 2.50% 1

8.00% -2.00% 2.00% 8.00%

0

9.00% 0.00% 0.00% 9.00% 8.85% 4.39% 88.05% 58.98% 6.00% 0

12.00% 0.95% 2.28% 12.00% 10.67% 0.38% 72.48% 59.44% 1.00% 1

12.00% 1.94% 3.05% 12.00% 11.36% 0.57% 78.29% 77.38% 0.00% 1

Total Capital/Total Deposits

3.38% 20.02% 97.81% 11.57% 11.00%

16.07%

4.73% 18.51% 99.41% 13.27% 2.49%

1.91% 14.21% 100.00% 11.48% 6.74%

4.73% 21.13% 98.72% 11.27% 3.79%

2.84% 21.01% 90.99% 11.52% 119.06%

0.91% 7.31% 98.17% 11.13% 236.86%

2.91% 12.67% 95.81% 12.18% 3.48%

3.50% 19.10% 95.38% 13.11% 4.60%

ASSET QUALITY

Return on Assets (%) Return on ADEQUACY Equity (%) CAPITAL Net Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income Net Institutional Capital/Total Assets Interest Expense/Adjusted Operating Income

31.14%

13.45%

25.03%

Notes: 1.

Figures were obtained from Credit Union Returns submitted to the Central Bank of Belize as required under section 58(1)(c) of the Credit Unions Act. LIQUIDITY

Liquid Assets/Total Deposits Liquid Asset Statutory Requirement Excess (Shortfall) Statutory Liquid Assets

8.46%

3.18% 86.66% 75.67% 0.00%

12.15%

12.64%

30.03%

19.99%

45.29% 55,169 192,244

16.87% 7,903 4,803

30.51% 8,525 16,514

35.55% 5,955 14,388

27.47% 6,506 11,722

42.60% 6,216 24,628

40.83% 2,482 7,735

16.99% 1,945 1,111

1.72% 3.77%

0.86% 1.27%

1.32% 6.54%

1.48% 7.36%

-2.00% 2.00%

0.00% 0.00%

0.95% 2.28%

1.94% 3.05%

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE Total Deposits/Total Assets Total Loans/Total Assets

82.96% 42.93%

69.92% 79.44%

84.48% 58.90%

75.43% 64.22%

86.66% 75.67%

88.05% 58.98%

72.48% 59.44%

78.29% 77.38%

PROFITABILITY (Annualized) Return on Assets (%) Return on Equity (%) Net Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income Interest Expense/Adjusted Operating Income

3.38% 20.02% 97.81% 11.00%

4.73% 18.51% 99.41% 2.49%

1.91% 14.21% 100.00% 6.74%

4.73% 21.13% 98.72% 3.79%

2.84% 21.01% 90.99% 119.06%

0.91% 7.31% 98.17% 236.86%

2.91% 12.67% 95.81% 3.48%

3.50% 19.10% 95.38% 4.60%

ASSET QUALITY Total Non-Performing Loans (Net of Specific Loan Loss Reserves)/Total Loans Total Loan Loss Reserves and Provisions/Total Loans

Notes: 1. Figures were obtained from Credit Union Returns submitted to the Central Bank of Belize as required under section 58(1)(c) of the Credit Unions Act.

6 JUN

15

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF DOMESTIC BANKS

LICENSED UNDER THE DOMESTIC BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT Quarter Ending: 31 March 2021

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

ASSETS Cash and Balances Due from Banks

341,756

Securities/Investments

149,510

Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets (Securities/Investments)

-

387,631 -

193,515

104,467

239,872

56,452

-

-

-

-

Net Securities/Investments

149,510

Total Loans

960,561

-

504,158

239,872

56,452

451,942

352,246

Less: Specific Loan Loss Provisions

(31,727)

(28,750)

(29,483)

Net Loans

928,834

475,408

422,459

343,855

(8,391)

15,561

50,012 (2,975) 47,037

Property, Plant and Equipment (Net of Accumulated Depreciation)

32,047

8,388

33,312

33,590

821

Other Assets

23,168

14,616

84,817

5,280

2,649

Less: Specific Provisions for Other Assets

-

-

-

-

Net Other Assets

23,168

14,616

83,475

(1,342)

5,280

2,649

TOTAL ASSETS

1,475,315

886,043

972,633

543,644

66,068

477,331

464,722

365,402

341,446

10,884

LIABILITIES Demand Deposits Savings/Cheque Deposits Savings Deposits Time Deposits Total Deposits Balances Due to Banks

470,380

TOTAL LIABILITIES

-

-

164,399

188,491

107

53,902

1,504

315,513

57,815

255,645

67,646

32,003

1,263,224

708,395

809,538

462,994

44,498

30,255

99,084

6,976

11,515

-

-

-

Balances Due to Central Bank Other Liabilities

21,459

178

4 -

26,830

17,436

15,089

10,433

1,494

1,320,487

824,915

831,603

484,942

45,996

EQUITY Paid-Up Capital & Unimpaired Reserves

134,983

24,152

28,000

52,616

Retained Earnings

9,286

34,690

102,588

1,687

(14,937)

Current Year Profit/(Loss)

1,190

(2,464)

6,223

928

(464)

General Loan Loss Reserves

9,369

4,750

4,219

3,471

-

-

-

-

-

Asset Revaluation Account TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income/(Loss) Non-Interest Income Non-Interest Expense Net Operating Income/(Loss)

448

154,828

61,128

141,030

58,702

20,072

1,475,315

886,043

972,633

543,644

66,068

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

20,960

11,120

16,631

6,928

860

5,883

1,270

2,068

679

205

15,077

9,850

14,563

6,249

655

8,244

3,952

2,478

959

20

19,119

8,050

7,362

5,031

818

2,177

(143)

4,202

Other Income (Expense)

(305)

5,752

9,679

(9,146)

(6,799) 2,595

1,008

285

928

Business Tax

2,707

2,369

NET INCOME/(LOSS)

1,190

(5,763)

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

35,025

ATLANTIC BANK LTD.

BELIZE BANK CORPORATION LTD.

BELIZE BANK LTD.

(241)

HERITAGE BANK LTD.

38 101 (206)

NATIONAL BANK OF BELIZE LTD.

Base Lending Rate (Interest rate used as an index in pricing bank loan)

9.00%

9.00%

10.00%

13.00%

5.50%

Residential Mortgage Rate²

7.50%

12.75%

7.75%

6.00%

5.50%

Weighted Average Lending Rate

8.24%

8.65%

9.78%

7.13%

7.08%

Average Lending Rate (Annualized)

8.68%

8.01%

12.36%

7.80%

6.85%

Weighted Average Fixed Deposit Rate

3.15%

1.85%

1.66%

1.10%

2.42%

Average Deposit Rate (Annualized)

1.96%

0.79%

1.04%

0.60%

1.95%

Fixed Deposit Rate ($5,000/$10,000 for 3 months)

2.50%

0.55%

0.75%

0.50%

2.00%

Number of Branches/Agencies

12

9

11

11

3

12-MONTH AVERAGES Average Loans

926,006

555,326

457,743

328,715

50,188

Average Deposits

1,172,415

641,512

793,638

454,070

41,989

Average Assets

1,360,116

833,766

953,435

533,231

63,745

Average Equity

148,462

95,621

141,544

56,583

20,416

CAPITAL ADEQUACY Capital/Risk Weighted Assets (The legal requirement is 9%)

16.05%

16.67%

31.21%

17.35%

61.70%

Capital/Deposits

12.26%

8.63%

17.42%

12.68%

45.11%

52.19%

74.27%

105.71%

LIQUIDITY Net Loans/Deposits

73.53%

67.11%

Liquid Assets Statutory Requirement

258,718

141,018

168,379

92,827

9,186

Excess/(Shortfall) Statutory Liquid Assets

118,176

235,096

138,710

7,684

7,117

ASSET QUALITY Non Performing Loans(Net of Specific Provisions)/Loans

2.25%

3.36%

3.25%

0.97%

4.53%

Total Loan Loss Reserves and Provisions/Total Loans

3.60%

6.63%

4.36%

2.27%

6.84% -1.29%

PROFITABILITY (Annualized) Return On Average Assets

0.35%

-2.76%

0.12%

0.70%

Return On Average Equity

3.21%

-24.11%

0.81%

6.56%

-4.04%

Net-Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income

64.65%

71.37%

85.46%

86.70%

97.04%

Non-Interest Income/Adjusted Operating Income

35.35%

28.63%

14.54%

13.30%

2.96%

Notes:

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

16

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

SWEETHEART RETIREMENT PACKAGE BLOCKED

By Gilroy Usher, Sr., Minister of State in Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics “Oh what a tangled web they weave. When first they practice to deceive.” – Walter Scott On Friday May 28, 2021 a motion for approval to lease the Commerce Bight Port in the Dangriga Division to the former member for Dangriga and cronies of the previous administration in another of their many corrupt deals was resoundingly rejected by all 26 PUP members of the National Assembly. The motion nevertheless received the full support of the three members of the Opposition who were present specifically Faber, Taegar, and Shyne.

Conservative estimates value the Commerce Bight Port in excess of $3 million with an annual rental value of $300,000 and the Finance and Audit Reform Act prohibits the disposal including lease of public assets in excess of $2 million without approval of the National Assembly within one month of its execution.

On November 9th, 2020 only two days before the 2020 general election, the previous administration signed documents to lease the Commerce Bight Port, which is a very valuable real estate asset of the government to political cronies for 25 years for the pittance of $5,000 yearly plus a mere 1% of the gross revenue of the facility at the end of each financial year. At that time the National Assembly was dissolved for almost a month so the corrupt bunch could not obtain the required approve for their sweetheart deal from the House.

The vote in the House on the matter was necessary to make it abundantly clear that cronies of the then government cannot possess a valid lease for the Commerce Bight Port despite their claim otherwise.

In good conscience how could the previous Ministers lease the Commerce Bight Port which is a prime real estate that values hundreds of thousands of dollars to a fellow minister and his cronies for 25 years for a pittance $5,000 yearly and a mere

1% of gross revenue for two and half decades…these are 25 long valuable years.

When such worthless and shameful lease of the people’s assets are disclosed, one has to wonder what some of the then ministers were probably smoking for them to lose all sense loyalty to the Belizean people.

A port is like land. Like land the value of a port increases with development.

With the rapid expansion of tourism in the south of Belize and the growing export of sugar, citrus, and several other products in that area of the country, the demand for another port in the south of the country is there.

How in the world could the then government agree to give up tremendous revenue for pittance of a little over $5,000 yearly, when the same administration at the time told the Belizean people that they couldn’t address their need for proper housing, jobs, land, education, roads, healthcare, and other basic items for a better life.

The lease of the Commerce Bight Port in a sweetheart deal to a then minister and cronies of the previous government is only the tip of the grave injustice the previous administration committed against the Belizean in sharing up the country’s assets including land, farm animals, vehicles, and heavy duty equipment among themselves for a pittance.

The unsuccessful attempt by the previous government to lease the Commerce Bight Port, which is government property, for a pittance in a sweetheart deal to a political colleague and their cronies without taking the matter to the House as is required by law for sale or lease of crown assets over a specific value, was a retirement package for the Big Boys and not a transaction for the benefit of the Belizean people.

Note: Hon. Gilroy Usher who until re-

cently was Minister of State for Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs is now the Minister of State for Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics under Minister Rodwell Ferguson. Hon. Elvia Vega Samos has been appointed as the new Minister of State for Human Development Families, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs under Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia. Both Hon. Usher and Hon. Vega have pledge to continue doing their best to serve the country and their constituents in their new positions.

Hon. Usher offered these words to the Belize Times: “Minister Ferguson has already introduced me to his staff in Belmopan. With the new post, I will have the opportunity to be of great service to a wider cross-section of the Belizean people with responsibility now for several government departments and statutory boards.”

ECONOMIST III The Central Bank invites qualified individuals to join its Research Department.

The Economist III will conduct research, prepare and edit macroeconomic analytical reports on Belize and on economic issues. The incumbent will analyze underlying trends and forecast key economic variables; assist with the development of economic statistical information and databases; assist with and develop policy recommendations; and contribute to educational activities as required by the Central Bank. The Economist III will also:-

▪

Collect, analyze, and verify economic data from primary and secondary sources and monitor performance of various economic sectors, including the real, monetary, fiscal and external sectors of the economy;

▪ ▪

Provide specialist advice based on applications of economic theory and knowledge;

▪

Keep abreast of economic developments and trends;

▪ ▪

Represent the Central Bank at domestic or international forums; and

Conduct research, produce research papers, and provide recommendations on economic challenges and issues;

Perform other assigned duties.

The applicant should possess the following: Education and Experience

▪

A Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or related field from a recognized tertiary institution is preferred. Relevant experience would be an asset; or

▪

A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance or related field from a recognized tertiary institution.

Relevant experience would be an asset.

Technical Knowledge ▪ Knowledge of the Central Bank Act and the Domestic Banks and Financial Institutions Act; knowledge of all sectors of the economy and their interlinkage; strong knowledge of economic principles and theory; strong mathematical and numeracy skills; proficient in use of software applications and statistical packages, such as EViews, STATA, and SPPSS; strong ability to apply theoretical and/or empirical economic analysis to develop policy recommendations.

Competencies ▪ Communication Skills; Interpersonal Skills; Results Orientation; Flexibility/Adaptability; Teamwork and Cooperation; Initiative and Drive; Diagnostic Information Gathering; Analytical Thinking.

Submit the following documents by Friday, 18 June 2021:

▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Central Bank Employment Application Form (available online) Curriculum Vitae Three (3) references (one must be from previous employer) Copies of university transcripts, degrees, and any other personal certificates Applications should be addressed to: Manager, Human Resources Department Central Bank of Belize P O Box 852 or Gabourel Lane Belize City, BELIZE Ref: Economist III - Research Department Email: hr@centralbank.org.bz or online at www.centralbank.org.bz (All applications will be held in strict confidence.)

6 JUN

2021

THE BELIZE TIMES

THINK ABOUT IT FABER HAS A PROBLEM -AND UDP TOO Patrick Faber has a problem. A big problem. He has been caught and exposed as a woman abuser, on a video which went viral over the weekend.

As enthralled as the nation is over the Jasmin Hartin/Jemmoth mystery shooting on the weekend, everyone turned their attention to Faber’s video.

Right there in front of the inside of a home camera, Faber was heard and seen behaving in a unacceptable manner.

Cursing his child’s mother and then dashing after her when she apparently went to her room. The audio sounded like he smashed open her door and went inside.

All this unfolded in front of another child and an adult (the baby mom’s mother?)

The viral video immediately touched a raw nerve with women across the nation as well as Belizeans abroad.

Universal condemnation poured out against Faber.

By Monday 31st May, Faber released his own video.

He apologized and claimed he patched up with his toddler by giving the little child plenty butterfly kisses. This further enraged women folks. They know bullshit from abusers when they hear it. In his apology video Faber appears as if he is smirking.

Domestic violence, women beating and battering is a despicable and ugly behavior. There is absolutely zero tolerance and no forgiveness for this sinful and criminal behavior.

Wendy Castillo, the female co-host on the ruling party’s radio and television morning show “The Whip”, lost no time whipping Faber on his fat buttocks. Ouch!

Aow! Aye! Faber got it good. Faber get it good. He deserved every lash.

Wendy then brought up Faber’s divorce papers in which his wife accused him of being a cruel person and a wife beater. This is not a matter to be taken lightly. No Sirie.

If true, Faber would quality as a serial batterer and woman abuser.

If true, Honourable Faber is a dishonourable man.

If true, UDP has been hypocritical and has been shielding a batterer in the highest ranks of their party, which is sinking lower “How low can you go” is the name of a calypso song “Limbo”.

The UDP will be languishing in limbo for the next ten years if they play the fool with the women of this country.

Wendy went on to nail Faber by playing the video footage of Faber showing total disrespect to the Speaker of the House of Representatives last Friday 28th May. The horrible, despicable images of a man who is out of control.

Faber has a problem, a Big, Big problem, as he has been accused time and again of terrible treatment of women.

You can’t be a leader and be a woman beater. This is 2021.

It’s just the way it is.

Did Honourable Faber smother the young victim of his domestic violence abuse, with butterfly kisses? No Sirie.

And what of his young mother, the actual victim of Faber’s unacceptable, despicable behavior? She suffered the ultimate humiliation in front of her mom, in front of another young child and in front of her little angel.

And, in front of the whole country when the video went viral and all the local television news showed the alarming scenes of a cursing, abusive Honourable Patrick Faber, the man who wanna be Prime Minister.

By Wednesday 2nd June Tracy Taeger and rap-artist turned politician turned parliamentarian, Shyne Barrow, aka Moises , aka Levi, released public statements distancing their Honourable selves from their dishounorable leader.

And now, the political plot is bubbling.

Only Sista B has no view on the matter, or any matter, for that matter. He! he! he!

DIFFERENT TYPE OF ABUSE The Ashcroft shooting saga has become bigger than Faber’s scandalous behavior, bigger than the Unions’ fading façade of strike action.

As it continues to unfold, it is churning out some serious flaws in our system.

Police Commissioner Chester Williams, initially expected to have his career and integrity damaged by how he would handle charging the daughter-in law of the mighty Lord Ashcroft. Chester pulled off a Houdini move. He slid the issue over to the DPP (Director of Public Prosecution).

The DPP took the bait, she charged for the lowest, least offence-manslaughter by negligence- which always carries a fine of five to ten thousand dollars.

The police who shot and killed Allyson Major in front of the Supreme Court in broad-daylight, during working hours, after a vehicle chase from St. Ignatius through city streets-he was charged for manslaughter by negligence. Another wrong charge.

Should have been manslaughter.

Then Godfrey Smith, a former Supreme Court Judge, Attorney General, and one of the top three intellectual attorneys got hit in his legal face when an inexperienced magistrate denied Jasmin Hartin (Ashcroft) bail. What! Yes! No bail for manslaughter by negligence. This is always bailable in all courts in Belize.

No bail, possibly because the lady is a foreigner. But foreigners are also entitled to bail if they have ties to the country.

Godfrey applied to the Supreme Court but, missed our best judge by a day or two. Judge Antoniette Moore was the bail Judge for the month of May. Godfrey’s application ended up in front of the only available Judge in the criminal division in Belize City. His Lordship added to Miss. Hartin’s misfortune, the Judge adjourned for

17

the incredible period of seven days on a minor bail application.

Our judicial systems is cranky, creaky and in a sad state of affairs.

There is shortage of three Judges in the criminal division and no one of caliber has shown any interested.

Can’t the authorities approach Anthony Sylvester, Merlene Moody and Cherylyn Vidal? Can’t we ask Collin Williams to please return and help our little country?

TROUBLING There are two things which are troubling.

Well, there are more than two. There are many. For those of us born on the southside, Belize City, back then, when we were all poor but relatively happy, there is much that troubles the soul.

For now, let’s just mention two.

First, there is the troubling matter of the creoles in Belize City, particularly on the south side.

Those who watch Channel 5, Love FM and Channel 7 would hardly know, or hardly see, how we are living. How we are existing, surviving, in these embattled sections of swamp and reclaimed land?

Large numbers of us are doing okay. Good enough houses, okay jobs. But, large numbers, perhaps the majority are not so good. Not at all. For a goodly amount of us, suffering is real. We are the new sufferers. Suffering is real. It is now a daily struggle just to service.

Our local television stations succeed in shutting off our lives from their screens and their news.

The only time viewers get a glimpse of southside and southside people is when there is a sensational crime or shooting. Then the cameras show a glimpse of people, their homes, and yard living conditions.

Is there a story that can be gleaned by hearing from the struggling single mothers? Talking real and talking raw.

Or hear from their children, growing up deprived but hanging on to their pride and their ambitions to rise above temptations and avoid jail and the cemetery?

Wouldn’t it be inspiring to hear from those who work, and those who make work? How do they carry on?

How are they raising and feeding their families and sending their children to school.

What are their hopes and dreams? What are theirs’s and their children’s plans? What chances any of it will come through?

We badly need such discussions. Failure of the media to engage such a large troubled and troubling sector of our city population is a disservice to everyone.

We know not what is happening inside a large section of the city population.

And such a national discussion need not to be confined to only creoles.

Don’t we want to hear what happened to the once vibrant East Indian (coolies) peoples? How they just evaporated into thin air.

And what happened to the Mosquito Indians (waika)?

Their kings came from Nicaragua to be formally crowned in St John’s Cathedral on Albert Street. When the Waikas abandoned the British settlement and came to Belize in 1700s their numbers more than doubled the slave population.

What of our Maya brothers and sisters? Living in the shadows of the scattered southern villages. Ignored and disrespected for far too long. Would they welcome some form of affirmative action so that all their children benefit from quality educational opportunities?

The second failure of most local television is the worrying intractable issue of violent crime and never ending murders.

What is causing this?

What are issues that are driving these relentless murders? And who are the murderers?

Our local television is satisfied to report the killings, display the blood and the lifeless bodies but fail to engage in any meaningful discussion on what is obviously a crises and a matter of urgent national importance.

18

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTIES

Placencia Pensinsula, Stann Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com those properties appearing below. Sales currently running and will expire AUCTION on ThursdayPUBLIC 10th June 2021 SALE: at the PROPERTIES times shown on the website.

Placencia Pensinsula,SALE: StannPROPERTIES Creek District PUBLIC AUCTION 1.

No. 2123 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Peninsula, Y ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs.

The Belize Bank International Limited, Placencia Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Placencia Pensinsula, Stann Creek District Stann Creek District: ORDER of the Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed those Auctioneers Kevinappearing A. illo BY and Christiana R.Mortgagees Castillo areMessrs. sellingThe ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com properties

Castillo Christiana R. Castillo are selling via belizepropertyauctions.com those shown properties low.

Salesand currently running and will expireONLINE on Thursday 10thth June 2021 at the times on appearing the website.

currently running and will expire on Thursday 10 June 2021 at the times shown on the website.

2123below.

WestSales Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

1. No. 2123 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE PHILIP GOLDSON HIGHWAY AND REMATE BYPASS UPGRADING PROJECT WORKS LOTS 1 TO 4 1.

Bids Received:

Name and country of Bidders

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Placencia North

36

2123

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL (Being a reinforced masonryNorth block building frame [60 ft.

X ft. X 20 ft.] and Placencia 3660 ft. + carport 20 2123 Placencia North 36 2123 [768.690 lot [768.690 S.M.] situate on West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia (Being a reinforced masonry block building frame [60 ft. X 60 ft. + carport 20 ft. X 20 ft.] and lotPeninsungS.M.] a reinforced block building frame [60 ft.

X 60Placencia ft. Mayan + carport 20 ft. Stann X 20 Creek ft.]Limited.) and lot [768.690 la, Stann the freehold property of Messrs.

Lagoon Estates situate Creek onmasonry WestDistrict, Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Peninsula, District, the .] situate West Wind Drive, TheLagoon Placencia Residences, freeholdon property of Messrs.

Mayan Estates Limited.) Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the 2.

No. 1486 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, hold of Messrs.

Mayan Estates Limited.)

2. No.property 1486 West Wind Drive, TheLagoon Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

Stann Creek District: 1486 West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

Lot 1

BLOCK BLOCK

PARCEL PARCEL

Placencia North 36 Placencia North 36 1486 1486 (Being a three storey timber/vinyl dwelling house: Ground Floor 28 ft. X 59 ft. + porch 8 ft. X 28 ft.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL containing bedrooms + 1timber/vinyl bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + utility room + ft. storage under (Being a2 three storey dwelling house: Ground Floor 28 ft.

X 59 + porch 8 ft. X staircase; First Floor: ft. X North 43 ft.++ 1porch 5 ft. X + 22living/dining/kitchen ft. containing36 master bedroom + bathroom walk-in Placencia 28 ft. containing 222bedrooms bathroom + laundry +1486 utility+room Second Floor: 10 ft. X 10 ft. viewing attic (access all three via internal concrete staircase ngcloset; a three storey timber/vinyl dwelling house: Ground 28floors ft.

XX 5922ft. porch 8 ft. master X 28 ft. + storage under staircase; First Floor: 22 ft.

X 43 to ft.Floor + porch 5 ft. ft.+containing with steps) and [919.702 meters (1099.95 square yards)] on West Drive, aining 2timber bedrooms + 1 lot bathroom +square living/dining/kitchen + 10 laundry +situate utility room +Wind storage under bedroom + bathroom + walk-in closet; Second Floor: ft.

X 10 ft. viewing attic (access to The all Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ron case; three First Floor: 22internal ft. X 43concrete ft. + porch 5 ft. Xwith 22 ft.timber containing bathroom + walk-in floors via staircase steps)master and lotbedroom [919.702+square meters Oczkowski and Ms. Barbara Bell.)

(1099.95 square situate on West Wind Placencia Residences, Placencia et; Second 10 ft.yards)] X 10 The ft. viewing attic (accessDrive, toPlacencia allThe three floors via internal concrete staircase 3. No. 2108 Floor: West Wind Drive, Placencia Residences, Peninsula, Stann Creek District:

Peninsula, Stann Creek District, freehold property of Mr. Ron situate Oczkowski and Ms. Barbara timber steps) and lot [919.702 squarethe meters (1099.95 square yards)] on West Wind Drive, The enciaBell.)

Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ron kowski Barbara 3. and No.Ms. 2108 WestBell.)

Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, 2108 Stann West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District: Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

REGISTRATION SECTION REGISTRATION SECTION Placencia North

BLOCK

PARCEL

BLOCK BLOCK

PARCEL PARCEL

36

2108

(Being a two-storey concrete building [32 ft. X 32 inclusive of a porch 5 ft. X 16 ft. + back porch 5 ft. wide containing Ground + bathroom + Placencia North Floor: master bedroom 36 + walk-in closet 2108 living/dining/kitchen + half bathroom laundry Second bedroom (Being a two-storey concrete building [32 ft. X+32 inclusiveroom; of a porch 5 ft. XFloor: 16 ft. +1back porch 5 + ft.closet wide + containing (access Ground Floor: master bedroom + walk-in + bathroom + living/dining/kitchen half bathroom via internal concrete & tiledcloset staircase)] and lot [937.060 S.M.]+ situate on bathroom + laundry Second Floor: 1 bedroom +Placencia closet + bathroom (accessStann via internal concrete & West Wind Drive, room; The Placencia Residences, Peninsula, Creek District.) tiled staircase)] and lot [937.060 S.M.] situate on West Wind Drive, The Placencia Residences, Placencia

Creek District.)

4.Peninsula, Parcel Stann No. 2159 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek: 4. Parcel No. 2159 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek:

REGISTRATION SECTION SECTION REGISTRATION Placencia North

Placencia North

BLOCK BLOCK 36

36

PARCEL PARCEL 2159

2159

(Being a canal side vacant lot situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 aPlacencia Road, Placencia Creek District, the freehold of Mr. Ryan Pott).

(Being canal side vacant lotPeninsula, situate inStann the sub-division known asproperty The Placencia Residences Restrictions on use of Property is available Stann upon request******* near *******NB. Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Creek District, the freehold property

of Mr. Ryan Pott).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH

A. CASTILLO *******NB. Restrictions on useKEVIN of Property is available upon request******* TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) Face Book: Belize Auctions TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

Lot 4

Cisco Construction Ltd. (Belize)

$6,038,008.47

$13,539,651.16

$10,965,889.35

$10,587,407.78

[No correction]

[No correction]

[No correction]

[No correction]

Municipal Enterprises Ltd. (Canada)

$23,686,930.72

$56,948,509.74

$54,592,065.27

$54,034,792.45

[$23,682,527.16]

[$56,948,509.45]

[$54,592,065.62]

[$54,034,788.75]

Teichroeb & Sons Ltd. (Belize)

[$5,265,432.74]

$5,405,407.74

No Bid

2.

Number of Bids Rejected: None

3.

Winning Bidders and Contract Sums: WORK PACKAGE (LOT)

REGISTRATION SECTION REGISTRATION SECTION

BID PRICES (USD) [CORRECTED BID PRICES (USD)] Lot 2 Lot 3

CONTRACTOR

$11,713,420.19

$9,895,739.35

[No correction]

[No correction]

CONTRACT SUM (USD)

Lot 1

Teichroeb & Sons Ltd. (Belize)

$5,265,432.74

Lot 2

Cisco Construction Ltd. (Belize)

$13,539,651.16

Lot 3

Cisco Construction Ltd. (Belize)

$10,965,889.35

Lot 4

Teichroeb & Sons Ltd. (Belize)

$9,895,739.35

4. Commencement Date of Contracts: 21 June 2021 (tentative).

5. Duration of Contracts: 39 Months (inclusive of 12-month Defects Notification Period).

6. Summary Scope of Contracts: Lot 1: includes two sections of the Philip Goldson Highway (PGH): Section A and Section D. Section A commences at the existing culvert at approximately Mile 24.5 and terminates at the existing roundabout at the beginning of the Orange Walk Bypass and Section D commences from the northern end of the Remate Bypass and terminates at the Border Post in Santa Elena.

Lot 2: commences from the existing roundabout at the beginning of the Orange Walk Bypass and terminates just before the proposed new roundabout forming the southern end of the Remate Bypass.

Lot 3: comprises the upgrade of the entire Remate Bypass.

Lot 4: includes two sections of the PGH: Sections E1 and E2.

Section E1 commences at the southern end of the Remate Bypass and terminates at the existing roundabout at the southern end of the existing dual carriageway boulevard in Corozal Town. Section E2 commences from the northern end of the existing dual carriageway boulevard in Corozal Town and terminates at the northern end of the Remate Bypass.

Civil Works will include: • Installation of additional and new drainage structures as well as side roads and driveways to improve climate resilience; • Shoulder widening and pavement strengthening utilizing a Double Bituminous Surface Treatment (DBST) pavement; • Road safety features including line marking, road studs, traffic signs, bus lay-bys and traffic calming measures along the entire route. Additional road safety features in all villages include designated pedestrian/bicycle paths, pedestrian crossings, and rumble strips; • Realignment of the Mamayal Curve, Tumbaito Curve, the Libertad Intersection and the Chan Chen intersection, to avoid blind spots and improve safety; • Construction of a round-about at the Crooked Tree Junction.

• Construction of two roundabouts at the southern and northern intersections of the Remate Bypass with the Philip Goldson Highway.

Note: Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding (ICB).

6 JUN

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING

AND HOUSING

INVITATION TO BID

GENERAL NOTICE

HOTMIX PAVING OF LORDS BANK VILLAGE ROAD

REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS

The Government of Belize via the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing intends to rehabilitate 6000 linear feet x 24 feet of Lords Bank Village Road, Belize District.

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing now invites sealed bids from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for Hotmix Paving a section of the Lords Bank Village Road.

The scope of works will involve rehabilitating 6000 ft x 24 ft of the Lords Bank Village Road, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District with Hotmix paving (HMA) and will include the following: 1 2

Clean main road of all vegetation and deleterious materials and dispose of spoil within a 2 miles radius of project site.

Excavate Vee Shaped side drains – 6000 linear feet and dispose of spoil within a 2 miles radius of project site.

The Government of Belize (GOBZ) through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing wishes to create a registry of contractors of varying disciplines and capacities from which the GOBZ or the private sector enterprise will have access to competent contractors that have undergone some form of qualification / capacity review, which in turn would streamline procurement, and improve transparency in the industry. It is expected that the contractor registry will provide for easier selection of reliable contractors based on satisfying minimum criteria of each of the identified categories and sub-categories. Having a centralized contractor registry creates opportunity for contractor employment across the public and private sector as well as affords project owners confidence in quality of listed contractors.

Contractors will be categorized by discipline and size and are hereby invited to register under one or more of the following disciplines as may be applicable: DISCIPLINE 1.

General Building Contracting – General contractors for building commercial and residential buildings capable of executing site surveying, piling, structural concrete, structural reinforcement, masonry, carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and roofing.

11.

Civil Works / Road Construction – capable of executing works associated with road construction and other major infrastructure developments such as land clearing, earthworks, drainage, flexible and rigid pavements, road markings and road furniture installation, piling, and structural concrete.

3. Supply and install as per specifications 2 ft dia x 420 LF of HDPE culverts complete with Concrete reinforced aprons and wingwalls

111.

Bridge Construction – capable of bridge construction, pile construction and installation, reinforced concrete bridges, structural steel bridges, composite bridges, multi-celled reinforced box culverts, retaining walls, coffer dam construction and piling from barges.

4. Scarify, shape and compact road surface (6000 ft x 24ft) as per crossfall on drawings.

IV. Land Development – capable of executing land clearing, earthworks, excavation of earthen drains, embankments and pond construction.

5. Supply, transport, place and compact 300 C.Y of structural Fill as per specifications.

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT 6. Supply, transport, place and compact 3000 C.Y of crushed All-In as per specifications.

AND

7. Supply all equipment, materials HOUSING and labour to apply 1417 tons of approved Hotmix Asphalt INVITATION TO BID

Bidders willHOTMIX be post qualified on a set criteria in the bidding PAVING based OF LORDS BANK VILLAGE ROAD documents which will require information on experience, financial capacity, The Government of Belize via the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing intends to rehabilitate 6000 work equipment key personnel. Interested Bidders linear feetcommitments, x 24 feet of Lords Bank Village Road,and Belize District. must satisfy the criteria before their respective tender is assessed.

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing now invites sealed bids from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for Hotmix Paving a section of the Lords Bank Village Road.

Bidding will will be involve conducted through bidding proceThe scope of works rehabilitating 6000 ftnational x 24 ft of thecompetitive Lords Bank Village Road, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District with Hotmix paving (HMA) and will include the following: dures and interested bidders may obtain further information and inspect 1 Clean main road of all vegetation and deleterious materials and dispose of spoil within a 2 miles radius of project site.documents at the offices of Ministry of Infrastructure Dethe bidding 2 Excavate Vee Shaped side drains – 6000 linear feet and dispose of spoil within a 2 miles radius of project velopment and Housing at the address below during normal office hours site.

3.Monday Supplythrough and install Fridays as per specifications 2 ft diaA.M x 420 LF of HDPENoon culvertsand complete with1.00 Concrete from 8.30 – 12.00 from reinforced aprons and wingwalls 5.00shape PM.and compact road surface (6000 ft x 24ft) as per crossfall on drawings.

4.PM –Scarify, 5.

Supply, transport, place and compact 300 C.Y of structural Fill as per specifications.

6.Bidding Supply, transport, placeare and free compact C.Y ofand crushed All-In per specifications. documents of3000 charge may beaspicked up by inter7.

Supply all equipment, materials and labour to apply 1417 tons of approved Hotmix Asphalt

ested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address

Bidders will be post qualified based on a set criteria in the bidding documents which will require information on below. experience, financial capacity, work commitments, equipment and key personnel. Interested Bidders must satisfy the criteria before their respective tender is assessed.

Bidding will be conducted through national bidding procedures interested obtain All bids must be delivered to competitive the address below by and 10.00 AMbidders localmay time further information and inspect the bidding documents at the offices of Ministry of Infrastructure Development and on June 15, 2021 and they will be opened on the same day at 10.15 Housing at the address below during normal office hours Monday through Fridays from 8.30 A.M – 12.00 Noon and from 1.00 PM address – 5.00 PM. below. Late bids will be rejected. A bid security of A.M, at the Bidding documents are free of charge and may be picked up by interested bidders on the submission of a written $10,000to must be below. submitted and delivered to the address below at the application the address All bids must be delivered to thesubmission. address below by 10.00 AM local time on June 15, 2021 and they will be opened same time of the bid on the same day at 10.15 A.M, at the address below. Late bids will be rejected. A bid security of $10,000 must be submitted and delivered to the address below at the same time of the bid submission.

1.

19

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

Victor Espat Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing #1 Power Lane Belmopan, Belize Tel: 501-822-2136/39 Fax: 501-822-3282 E-mail: ceo.secretary@mow.gov.bz

2.

Lennox Bradley Chief Engineer Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing #1 Power Lane Belmopan, Belize Tel: 501-822-2136/39 Fax: 501-822-3282 E-mail: chief.engineer@mow.gov.bz

V. Tradespersons – single entities, such as Masons, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Mechanics, Sheetrock /Drywall, HVAC, Painters.

VI. Specialist Contractors – contractors with experience tailored to a specific skillset such as: • • • • • • • • • •

Marine & Piles Construction Drilling and Blasting HVAC and Refrigeration Steel fabrication / Welding / Erection Electrical Works Heavy Equipment Operator Landscaping Quality Control Testing (Construction Materials) Surveying (Topographical, Cadastral, Hydrographic, etc) Welding

SIZE I.

II.

III.

Large Contractors –annual average construction turnover in excess of BZD 4 Million.

Medium Contractors –annual average construction turnover of BZD 500K – 4 Million.

Small Contractors – annual average construction turnover of BZD 500 K or less.

Application forms are free of charge for the next 90 days and can be obtained from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing in Belmopan or via email from the Project Execution Unit (MIDH). Initial applications are available and will be processed from 28 May through 27 August 2021. Further details about the registration process can be obtained by contacting: Attention: Mr. Victor Espat Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing Power Lane Belmopan Cayo District Belize, C. A Tel: +501-822-2136 Email: ceo.secretary@mow.gov.bz Attention: Mr. Evondale Moody Project Execution Unit Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing Power Lane Belmopan Cayo District Belize, C. A Tel: +501-828-5220 Email: peu@midh.gov.bz

20

THE BELIZE TIMES

6 JUN

2021

Land Registry Notices CHAPTER 194, LAWS OF BELIZE (REVISED EDITION 2011) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 13 In accordance with Section 1-3 of the Registered Land Act Chapter 19 4, Revised Edition 2011, I Patricia Robateau Blackett , Registrar of Lands, hereby serves notice that within one month from the date hereof, I intend to register the following parcels of land listed below for which application for first registration have been received.

The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to this notice. Any person whose rights and interest may be affected by the registering of these parcels must get in touch with me before expiry date of this notice between Mondays to Fridays at the Land Regis try, Belmopan.

Patricia Robateau Blackett (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103668 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No. 802, Formerly Lot 110 containing 238.0 S.M, situate southside of Belize City, Belize district This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Gift No2962 of2005 dated 8thNovember , 2005 and recorded in Deeds Book Deeds Book Volume 35 of2005 folios 825-840 in favor of CAMILLE WILLIAMS BLEATHMAN. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103669 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 3291. Formerly Lot No 150,441.625 S .M, situate in Lord’ s Bank Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Minist er’ s Fiat Grant No. I 54 of 2006 dated 21st April, 2006, in favor of EDDISON ARMSTRONG. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103755 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No. 31 and being Parcel No. 2416 Formerly Lot No.1343, 411.11 S.Y.situate in Dangriga Town Extension, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister ‘ s Fiat Grant No.909 of 2000 dated 2nd December, 2000, in favor of JERONIMA E. FLORES APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103707 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 2306 Formerly Lot No 55, 886.948 S.M, situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.138 of 2015 dated 6th May, 2015 in favor of CORINTH IRENE LEWIS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103754 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN Block No.23 and being Parcel No.3072. Formerly Lot No.2, 599.69 sq yards, situate in Benque Viejo del Carmen Town, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Conveyance No.1611 of2002 dated 5thJune,2002 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 21 of2002 Folios 13-16 in favor of DINA SILVA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103787 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No. 64 Formerly E8413, 36.526 acres situate in west of it’ s junction with the Northern Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.2598 of 2004 dated 12thNovember, 2004 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 34 of 2004 Folios 1111-1124 in favor of FRANCIS GIOVANNI SMITH and MARIA LOURDES SMITH. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103788 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, SAN IGNACIO SOUTH Block No.23 and being Parcel No.914, Formerly Lot.2229, 692.453 S.M, situate in San Ignacio Town Extension, Cayo District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.37 of2001 dated 10th February, 2001 in favor of NATALIAH CARDONA and JOSE CARDONA- deceased.

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103806 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, CARMELITA Block No. 4 and being Parcel No. 1773 Formerly Block No 14, 74.438 acres .situate in the Mol Pol Shot, Carmelita Area, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.738 of 2002 dated 22nd September, 2002, in favor of PORFILIO ROBERTS APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103907 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 1331 Formerly Lot No 343, 572.715 S.M .situate in the mile 12.5 subdivision, Northern Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’ s Fiat Grant No.508 of 2006 dated 25th June, 2006, in favor of MARCIA GARCIA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103910 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6781, Formerly Lot.99, 543.648 S.M, situate Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Conveyance No.1837 of 2007 dated 15thJune, 2007 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 22 of2007 Folios 887-904 in favor of JOSEPHINE GARCIA APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103911 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 1329 Formerly Lot No 341,448.746 S.M .situate in the mile 12.5 subdivision, Northern Highway, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.509 of 2006 dated 9th June, 2006, in favor of NARCISO GARCIA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103913 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.6837, Formerly Lot.165, 543.648 S.M, situate Ladyville Village, Belize District.

This parcel of land is subject of a Conveyance No.931 of 2008 dated 7thApril, 2008 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 11 of 2008 Folios 1085-1102 in favor of JOSEPHINE GARCIA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103941 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.4293, Formerly Lot.65, 447.343 S.M, situate Ladyville Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.680 of 2015 dated 20th October, 2015, in favor of OSCAR ARMANDO GALVEZ APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103943 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.2602, Formerly Lot.94, 1097.494 S.Y, situate along the southside of the Lord’s Bank Road, Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister ‘ s Fiat Grant No.104 of2009 dated 7th October, 2009, in favor of KIMBERLY WILLIAMS. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103952 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No.16 and being Parcel No.2386, Formerly Lot.14, 888.89 S.Y, situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.280 of2016 dated 30th December, 2016, in favor of ARON SAMUEL CRUZ. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103956 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, BELIZE RURAL NORTH Il Block No.11 and being Parcel No.1044, Formerly Plan Book 15,21 acres+, situate at mile 26 on the Belize/ Corozal Road, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.181 of 1972 dated 3rd March, 1972 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 2 of 1972 Folios 737-742 in favor of MARK ANTHONY HEUSNER. Continued on page 21

6 JUN

2021 Continued from page 20

THE BELIZE TIMES

21

Land Registry Notices

APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103994 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PORTLOYOLA VILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No.714, formerly Lot 3621, 334.59 S.M situate on Faber’s Road, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Vesting Assent No.685 of 1991 dated 19th April, 1991 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 8 of 1991 Folios 427-432 in favor of LOUISE VICTORIA RODAN- deceased APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103997 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section ALBERT/MESOP Block No.45 and being Parcel No. 1366 Formerly Lot 563,133.772 S.M situate in East Canal Street, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of an Indenture No.1465 of 1987 dated 15th December, 1987 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 15 of 1987 Folios 303-312 in favor of FRED EDISON HORNSBY. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104005 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 3653. Formerly Lot No.257, 459.728 S.M, situate at Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of Deed of Conveyance No.LTU-201701007 dated 1st August, 2017 and recorded in LTU-201701007 in favor of GINA ALISTER SCOTT APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104012 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 1837. Formerly Lot 29.739.815 S.M, situate in Lord’s Bank Village, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of Minister’s Fiat Grant No.605 of 2014 dated 15th October, 2014 in favor of FAYE SHENEA COLEMAN. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104013 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.297. Formerly Lot No.94, 465.689 S.M, situate Bahia Puesto del Sol, Caye Caulker Village, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Conveyance No.2729 of 2006 dated 22nd September, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 34 of2006 folios 1041-1054 in favor of JO CAROL GARCIA. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104014 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, PORT/LOYOLAVILLE Block No.45 and being Parcel No. 1332 Formerly Lot No.2358, 422.212 S.Y., situated on Haynes Street, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Conveyance No.2845 of 2001 dated 20th September, 2001 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 36 of 2001 folios 527-534 in favor of PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP MISSIONS LIMITED APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104021 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, CARMELITA Block No.4 and being Parcel No.308 Formerly Lot No.45, 1585.315 S.Y, situated in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.524 of 1996 dated 15th January, 1997 in favor of GEORGE G. BAPTIST. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104210 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LAKE INDEPENDENCE Block No. 45 and being Parcel No. 367, Formerly Lot No.2711, 427.3 S.Y, situate on Partridge Street, Lake Independence Area, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.115 of 1974 dated 6th April, 1974 in favor of ALMA 0. TINGLING. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104226 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.5177 Formerly Lot No. 30, 610.67 Sq.yds, situate part of Dew Drop Estate, Northside of the Northern Highway, Ladyville, Belize District

This parcel of land is the subject of a Conveyance No.2764 of2001 dated 13th September, 2001 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 35 of2001 folios 29-42 in favor of WILBER ALABI CANTO. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104358 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.7010. Formerly Lot No. 372,543.648 SM., situate in the mile 13 Los Lagos, Ladyville, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Conveyance No.0131 of2005 dated 14th January, 2005 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 2 of 2005 folios 593608in favor of JOSEFINA MARIA DIAZ ABREW. APPLICATION NO. LRS-202104359 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, LADYVILLE/ LORD’S BANK Block No. 16 and being Parcel No.6778. Formerly Lot No. 90,543.648 SM., situate in the mile 13 Los Lagos , Ladyville, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Conveyance No.1546 of2006 dated 14th June, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book Volume 20 of2006 folios 815-832 in favor of LINBERT LLEWELYN WILLIS APPLICATION NO. LRS-202101236 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section CAYE CAULKER Block No.12 and being Parcel No.590. Formerly Lot No.6, 834.0 S.M., situate in Caye Caulker, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.987 of 1977 dated 3rd September, 1977 recorded in Deeds Book Volume 11 of 1977 Folios 1005-1012 in favor of NELSON RICHARD YOUNG APPLICATION NO. LRS-202103325 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, VISTA DEL MAR Block No. 16 and being Parcel No. 2518,2519,2520,2521,2522, 2523,2524,2525,2528,2529, 2530,2531, 2532,2533,2534. Formerly E4958, 11.29 acres, situate along the Caribbean sea near haulover bridge, Belize District This parcel of land is subject of a Deed of Conveyance No.3552 of 1999 dated 16th December, 1999 recorded in Deeds Book Volume 43 of 1999 Folios 407-416 in favor of JOHN R.D. FORD APPLICATION NO. LRS-202105295 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, ALBERT/MESOP Block No. 45 and being Parcel No. 1918 Formerly Lot No.1690, 260.71 S.M, situate Mesopotamia Area, Belize City, Belize District This parcel of land is the subject of a Deed of Gift No. 40 of 1991 dated 8th January,1991 recorded in Deeds Book Volume 1 of 1991 Folios 475484 in favor of DESIREE ANN WEBSTER BRYANT (1/2 share) and CATHERINE STEPHEN THOMPSON (1/2 share) APPLICATION NO. LRS-202101025 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section, DANGRIGA SOUTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.152 Formerly Lot No.2522, 464.332 S.M, situated in Dangriga Town Extension, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is the subject of a Minister’s Fiat Grant No.1004 of 2000 dated 9th November, 2000 in favor of SYLVIN JAMES LOVELL. APPLICATION NO. LRS-201901913 This parcel of land is situated in the Registration Section DANGRIGA NORTH Block No.31 and being Parcel No.1767 Formerly Lot No.140B, 292.588 S.M., situate in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District This parcel of land is subject of an Indenture dated 24th July, 1980 recorded in Deeds Book Volume 8 of 1980 Folios 317-326 in favor of BERTRAM SAMUEL MOLDAUER Continued on page 22

22

6 JUN

THE BELIZE TIMES

2021

Land Registry Notices

Continued from page 21

Pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Registered Land Act, Chapter 194, Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given of the loss of the following Land and Lease Certificates: Names GUSTAVO ALVARO VALLE RODOLFO MENCIAS

Registration Section, Block & Parcel Nos. 1-12-4293 9-97-551/1

GIDEON WILLEMSE and ELMARIE WILLEMSE GIDEON WILLEMSE and ELMARIE WILLEMSE FARIOLA ESQUILIANO RONALDS.RONSVALLE OLIVER WILLIAMS and SHEINA WILLIAMS JEROME A AUGUST JR. LOUISE LESLIE (Deceased)

31-62-526 31-62-617 45-35-310 7-42-4489 20-17-833 45-40-421 45-35-893

Certificate Nos. Land CertNo.LRS-202013077 dtd. 29th October,2020 Land Cert. No. LRS-201208333 <lt d.16th July,2012 Land Cert No. LRS-201404632 <lt d.15 th April,2014 Land Cert No.LRS-201404631 <lt d.15th April,2014 Land Cert. No.LRS-201505041 dtd. 6th May, 2015 Land Cert No. 4918/2005 dtd 28th June,2005 Land Cert No.194/1982 dtd 251 February,1982 Land CertNo.100/2000 dtd 7/1/2000 Land Cert No. 1588/2002 dtd 27/2/2002

It is proposed to cancel the above Land/Lease Certificates after the expiration of twenty-one (21) days from the appearance of this notice. Any person in possession of the above-mentioned certificates is required to return it to the Belize Land Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Belmopan.

LTU- 202100733 LAND TITLES UNIT Ministry of Natural Resources

LTU- 202100624 LAND TITLES UNIT Ministry of Natural Resources

City of Belmopan

City of Belmopan

UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2011

UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2011

WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the Transfer Certificate of Title dated 11th day of June, 2015, and Registered in the Land Titles Register No.TCT-201500090

WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the Transfer Certificate of Title dated 31st day of January, 2008, and Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 52 at Folio No 39.

ALL THAT FREEHOLD PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in Flower’s Work Area, Cayo District comprising 35.936 acres and being more particularly delineated and described as shown on Plan No. 103 of2004 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 103 of 2004, dated the 16th February ,2004 lodged at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections thereon.

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situate in Gabourel Lane in the City of Belize and being the southerly portion of the lot numbered 809 on the official Plan of the city of Belize and bounded and measuring as shown on the sketch diagram annexed to conveyance dated the 6th October, 1949 between Ethel Hall and Aubrey James Hunter and recorded in Deed Book Volume 37 at Folios 770-771 which said piece or parcel is bounded on the North by land of Nellie Taylor, on the South by land of Ralph Price, on the East by Gabourel Lane on the West by the land of Ralph Price, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections thereon.

In the Name of TERRY DON GERDES of No.6800 HACKBERRY RD., HOLLAND TX., 76534, United States of America., Belize. HAS BEEN IRRECOVERABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE. HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend, at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice. to issue a new duplicate of the Registered Transfer Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register No. TCT-201500090 ANY PERSON in whose custody the TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact.

In the Name of MOHAMMAD KAMRUZZAMAN of 16 St. Peter ‘ s Street, King Park, Belize City, Belize. HAS BEEN IRRECOVERABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE. HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend, at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice. to issue a new duplicate of the Registered Transfer Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 52 at Folio No 39.

ANY PERSON in whose custody the TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact.

Continued on page 23

THE BELIZE TIMES 23 2021 TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF UNIFORM ITEMS U.S. Embassy Delivers TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD FOR FISCAL YEAR Funds to BAHA for Fruit 2021/22 Fly Eradication Program 6 JUN

Belmopan – U.S. Embassy Belmopan Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, Keith Gilges, represented the U.S. government in today’s handover of funds provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA). The donation of $280,000 BZD will be used to pay for equipment, supplies, and wages as part of an ongoing program to eradicate one of the world’s most destructive pests, the Mediterranean fruit fly, from Belize.

CEO in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Servulo Baeza received the funds on behalf of BAHA and the Government of Belize.

Belize’s citrus industry was valued at approximately $20 million BZD in 2020.

If the medfly were to become established in Belize, BAHA estimates losses of approximately 15 percent, or $7 million BZD. The medfly has typically been introduced into Belize through contaminated fruits carried illegally across borders.

Chargé d’Affaires Gilges emphasized, “The medfly program is one of the oldest and longest-running coopera-

tive United States-Belize programs and it has proven itself highly effective. The joint USDA-BAHA program – which incorporates surveillance, interdiction, quarantine, and elimination efforts – protects the sustainability and profitability of one of Belize’s primary agricultural exports. These efforts play a critical role in defending Belize’s environment and economy.”

This program began in 1977, when the USDA and Belize’s Ministry of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a Mediterranean fruit fly surveillance program in Belize. The program had been active for ten years before the first fruit fly was detected in 1987 in Southern Belize.

Since 1987, while the fruit fly has been introduced hundreds of times, each incursion has been met with swift and effective eradication efforts including aerial spraying, quarantine check points, and manual inspections of vulnerable areas. To date, there are no established, self-sustaining fruit fly populations in Belize.

1. 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.

2. Quotation for the supply of uniform items is to be based on Duty Paid Prices. Brand names are to be specified where necessary. Prices that are submitted cannot be change.

3. Please note that 3% contract tax will be withheld.

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

5. 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 28th June 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

Remarks/Standards

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 (hard plastic)

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

ODU Midnight 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

pair

50

Belleville

20

Digital BELIZE GUARD Tape

450

Match Digital Uniform (cloth)

21

TRU Twisters

pair

450

Tru Spec

22

Digital NAME Tape

each

450

Match Digital Uniform (cloth

23

Unit Patches

each

200

Embroidery

24

Rank Patches

each

100

Match Digital Uniform (cloth)

25

Belize Flag Patch

each

100

Embroidery

26

Coast Guard Patch

each

100

Embroidery

27

Summer White Shirt

each

250

Short Sleeve/Button

28

Summer White Trouser

each

250

29

Combination Cover

each

200

Vanguard

ALL THAT LOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND being the eastern portion of the lands known as Blair Atholl Estate (Work No. 114) situate on the Sea Coast at False Bight on the Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District and more particularly shown and described on a plan of Subdivision by J.H Hertular, Licensed Surveyor, dated July 25, 1998 recorded at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, City of Belmopan, Cayo District in Reg No.7 Entry 3999 as Lot No. 97 containing about 789.424 s.m. with all buildings and erection thereon.

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

pair

50

Vanguard - Metal

34

Enlisted Ranks

pair

100

Vanguard - Metal

35

Coveralls Navy Blue

each

60

Dickies

36

Service Dress Jacket

each

15

USCG Standard

In the Name of GIDEON WILLEMSE NE 23 13 4 W2, P.O.BOX 832, Kilpling SK, S0G 2S0 CANADA. HAS BEEN IRRECOVERABLY LOST OR DESTROYED BY MISADVENTURE.

37

Service Dress Trouser

each

15

USCG Standard

38

Gold Buttons Set

pair

50

Belize Coast Guard Custom made

39

Combat Shirt

each

46

Crye precision G3 woodland

HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend. at the expiration of twenty-one days from the first appearance of this notice. to issue a new duplicate of the Registered Transfer Certificate of Title registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 56 at Folio No 75.

40

Combat Trousers

each

46

Crye precision G3 woodland

41

Tru Spec Shirt

each

23

Woodland true spec

42

Tru Spec pants

each

23

Woodand true spec

43

Hydration Pack with Bladder

each

10

44

DD Frontline Hammock Super Light

each

23

45

Boonie Cap

each

23

46

Condor 3 Day Assault Pack

each

23

47

Condor Plate Carrier

each

12

Crye precision jumpable

48

Rocky CT4 Boots

each

23

Rocky CT4

49

Black Hawk Omnivore M9 Holster

each

23

Black Hawk

50

Mag Pouch/holster

36

Matrix fast hard shell M4

51

SIM Bolt carrier

each

10

Keisier force 5.56 simulation

52

8-point head dress cover

each

23

woodland

Land Registry Notices Continued from page 22

LTU- 202100515 LAND TITLES UNIT Ministry of Natural Resources City of Belmopan UNDER THE GENERAL REGISTRY ACT, CHAPTER 327 OF THE LAWS OF BELIZE REVISED EDITION 2011 WHEREAS having made the necessary inquires and having read the statutory declaration filed in connection therewith, I have come to the conclusion that the duplicate of the Transfer Certificate of Title dated 1st day of March, 2012, and Registered in the Land Titles Register Volume 56 at Folio No 75

ANY PERSON in whose custody the TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE may be or who may have any objection to such issue is hereby requested to inform me of the fact.

COAST each

each

BDU woodland patrol cap

24

THE BELIZE TIMES

6 JUN

2021