Belize Times March 11, 2018

SCAN HERE

The Belize Times

Established 1957

11 MARCH 2018 | ISSUE NO: 5087

The Truth Shall Make You Free

www.belizetimes.bz | $1.00

THANK YOU BELIZE!

Pg. 2

PUP Belize City

PUP Corozal Town

PUP - ALWAYS BOUT DI PEOPLE

PUP Orange Walk Town

02 2 THANK YOU CAUTION! DO NOT DRINK THE RED KOOLAID BELIZE!

11 MAR

THE BELIZE TIMES

in Belize City at 10:00am this morning.

Thursday, 08 March 2018 We are reliably informed that Mr. BarThe people of Belize have lisrow delivered a tongue-lashing to UDP tened to the call for change and senior whip Michael Finnegan, Collet have delivered a stunning message Area Representative Patrick Faber, Port to the UDP, which lost Corozal and Loyola Area Representative Boots MarBelize City in the Municipal Electinez and even Sedi Elrington, Pickstock tions yesterday and lost the two Area Representative. All those areas, traseats it had held in Orange Walk ditionally considered impenetrable UDP after 2015 elections. The PUP has strongholds, gave way to the PUP wave gained control of 21 seats in most which saw the PUP 11 team overcome convincing fashion, widening its a deficit of around 5000 votes in 2015 margin of victory by over 2000 to be delivered comfortably to City Hall. votes in Orange Walk and shocking Apparently, the Prime Minister’s tirade the UDP by taking Corozal and the was halted only when he was reminded Thursday, 08 March 2018 long-held stronghold for the UDP, As we go to press, the Prime that he himself lost significant ground in Belize City.

Minister of Belize is at a press con- Queen Square.

As the Belize Times travelled The fact is that the Prime Minister is ference doing what he does best across the country on election – grandstand. And as usual, there is in the weakest position of his ten years watch, it was clear to see that the no substance to his posturing. He is in office. Despite Belize City having mood of the people has changed. claiming, smugly, that the UDP has representation, or more accurately misIn every single area the PUP candiwon a massive victory in the mu- representation from six UDP Ministers, dates were energized, focused and nicipal elections. It appears that the and despite the UDP Council winning by determined. Our campaigners were Prime Minister still refuses to ac- thousands in 2015, the Belize City team ready to deliver victory, passionate knowledge that the UDP has become was able to come in and wrest control. about getting the last messages and an incredibly unpopular party. He re- That is nothing short of amazing. In the encouragement out to voters headfuses to listen to the people, but if he South of the country, if the UDP had not ed into the polls. Our supporters is so confident of the UDP’s ‘winning expended millions after realizing how were vocal and aggressive. While ways,’ then perhaps the Prime Minis- close they were to losing those seats, electoral victory by the numbers ter should call the general elections those would have been gone too. As it would not be ours in every municiis, despite the presence of UDP operanow. pality, there is victory in the people But despite his hollow words, tives like Juliet Thimbriel and Edmond coming out to voice their displeasure the people of Belize have delivered Castro, and despite the free-handed inwith the Barrow/Faber administration a massive upset to the United Dem- centivization of voters, in both municipaland in their clear support for the PUP. ocratic Party, one that had the Prime ities the UDP only barely squeaked by.

As we celebrate massive victoMinister of Belize calling an emer- In San Pedro, which the Prime Minister ries in Belize City, Orange Walk and gency session at UDP headquarters claims, there is heated controversy over Corozal, we encourage our candidates in the other areas to keep the faith and hold their heads high. We thank all those Belizeans who came out to send the message to the UDP. We thank all Belizeans who realized that their vote is sacred and who entrusted their faith in us.

Thursday, 08 March 2018 The People’s United Party is as The Belize Times has been united as it has ever been. Our peoreliably informed that the Office ple are energized and committed to of the Director of Public Prosecuthe cause. We will continue to send tions is waiting for a report from out the message of good goverthe medical examiner who connance, integrity and real represenducted the post-mortem examtation. We will continue to let the ination onCommission baby Alyssa Nunez, Elections and Boundaries people know that it is all about them. before if addition Mahogany Streetdetermining Ext. We will continue to speak out against Belize City,charges 7th March will2018 be brought against the corruption and mismanagement, Everal Martinez, 21, a resident of against the greed and raping of the Maskall Village. ELECTION ORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL public purse. We will continue to After clinging to life for OFFICIAL RESULTS fight injustice and to stand against 5 days at the KHMH, Alyssa the which hasOrange par- WalkNunez, Thesenseless following iscrime the result of the Town Council Election which was held on the 17-month-old baby Everal Martinez alyzed our citizens.

Thank you for beWednesday, 7th March 2018 who was sexually and physically lieving in us.

Baby Alyssa’s Death Fuels Outrage Across the Nation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6

SURNAME

BERNARD CAL CARBALLO FLORES ARANA SANCHEZ SHEPPARD VASWANI TOTAL NO. OF VOTES DE LA FUENTE CANTUN COCOM SAMBULA USHER VILLEDA

Other Names

Kevin Ian Josue Rozel Fernando "Big Sanch" Ladrick "Mad Bull" Haresh "Indian Buay"

OFFICE SOUGHT

VOTES POLLED

Votes Polled

MAYOR

5260

9.35

COUNCILLOR

5317

9.46

Elected

COUNCILLOR

5352

9.52

Elected

COUNCILLOR

5376

9.56

Elected

COUNCILLOR

5311

9.44

Elected

COUNCILLOR

5597

9.95

Elected

COUNCILLOR

5054

8.99

Elected

%

REMARKS

37267

Phillip

Continued on States page 31 Ajasha United "Jay"

Exchange rate (USD): $ 0.50 Jose Antonio of One Belize Derik Dollar Armando "Chile" Yara Cal

MAYOR

2593

Barbados Eastern2698 Caribbean COUNCILLOR

(BBD): $ 1.00 (XCD):$ 1.35 COUNCILLOR 2747 COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR

2609 2750 2624

4.61 Euro 4.80 (EUR) : $ 0.46 4.88 4.64 4.89 4.67

Elected

abused, passed away shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 4.

She had been on life support since Wednesday evening, February 28. Police say that a post-mortem examination revealed that she died from “massive Continued on page 3

Sterling Pound Guatemala Quetzal CANADIAN DOLLAR (GBP): $ 0.35 (GTQ): $ 3.85 (CAD): $ 0.67

2018

mysterious ballots which changed the dynamics of the election at the 11th hour and allowed the UDP to win by a hair.

If Mr. Barrow has not gotten the message, he will by the time he calls general elections. The people of Belize have gotten enough of the arrogance, the greed, the corruption and the widening gap between the UDP millionaires and the very poor. The people of Belize have spoken. If Mr. Barrow refuses to hear, it is his own folly.

VACANCY: Newly formed company with offices in Belize City is seeking two (2) employees in the capacity of Directors. Persons must be trained and possess verifiable past work experiences in the following: Programming Languages: (1) Java, (2) C++ (3) PHP Fluent in Ukrainian & Russian Salary is based on experience.

Applicants must have 2 verifiable references, resume, copies of certificates and authorized to work in Belize, a Belizean resident or citizen.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline for applications is March 9th, 2018.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Merlyn Moreira is applying for a Nigh Club Liquor License to be operated at “Bayview Oasis” located at 4.5 Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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

Mike Rudon

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

editortimes@yahoo.com

CHINESE YUAN (CNY): $ 3.28

Trinidadian (TTD) : $ 3.27

INDIAN RUPEE (INR): $ 33.71

11 MAR

03 3

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Baby Alyssa’s Death...

Continued from page 2 brain haemorrhage, due to head trauma”.

Press reports are that on Wednesday, February, the infant’s step grandmother was caring for her while her mother was away at work. The step-grandmother had to run errands in Belize City, and so Baby Alyssa was left in the care of her son, Everal Martinez, who is Alyssa’s stepfather. Later when the grandmother returned, she was informed of the toddler’s medical distress and the infant was rushed to the Maskall Health Center. She was later transferred to the KHMH. Family members of Alyssa’s biological father say the doctor told them that signs of sexual violence were present on the baby. It is believed that the infant’s undeveloped sex organ was penetrated by a finger. Two days after she was hospitalized, Police arrested and charged Martinez with dangerous harm of a child.

After she passed away at the KHMH, those charges were changed to two counts of attempted rape of a child, and 2 counts of attempted assault of a child.

The abuse against Baby Alyssa has received widespread condemnation from the general public, including, NGOs, religious organizations, and other factions of civil society. There is disappointment and rage in the aftermath of her passing, which forced Belizeans to confront the reality that children are at high risk of being physically and sexually abused.

On Monday, March 5, one day after Alyssa passed away, Martinez was arraigned before Senior Magistrate Aretha Ford. He was not granted any bail, and he was remanded to the Belize Central Prison until March 18, when he will be brought back to court for his next adjournment. He was represented by attorney Oscar Selgado, while Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, the Director of Public Prosecutions, represented the crown.

Outside the court, officers from several police special units acted as security for the court so as to maintain law and order. The Department was cognizant of the public outrage and extreme dislike for the man they have charged. In many forums where baby Alyssa’s death and

NOTICE BEST SORCE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. # 69, 287

(“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given that BEST SORCE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. has been dissolved as at 6th March, 2018 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies.

abuse were being discussed, some of the more hotblooded citizens who were overcome with rage and disgust, were participating in conversations which included support for violence and vigilante-type behaviour against Martinez, the accused.

Many of the children-rights organizations spoke out strongly against what happened to this 17-month-old Alyssa Nunez. The NCFC said in a press

release, “The National Committee for Families and Children condemns all sexually explicit acts, especially of this atrocious nature.”

They were joined by the Belize Family Life Association who said, “The act of destroying the innocence of our children, especially through sexual violence, must not be tolerated. We must be angry enough to demand that the necessary actions be taken…”

NOTICE For Sale

By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 12th day of May, 2010, between ROY WILLIAMS of Mafredi Village, Toledo District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) of the one part and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 15 of 2010 at Folios 1273 – 1338, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being 17 acres 2 rods 14 poles of land situate on the Left ascending the Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Toledo and bounded and described as shown on Plan No. 123 of 1993 attached to Minister’s Fiat (Grant) No. 123 of 1983 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections and developments standing and being thereon.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

DATED this 1st day of March, 2018 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

Message from Hon. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition

THANK YOU BELIZE! PUP Leader John Briceño and the entire PUP family express our heartfelt gratitude to every Belizean from every corner of this great nation who came out on March 7, 2018 to send a strong message and to Vote their Voice. We commit that we will fight with and for our people and stand up for all principles of good governance, integrity and service.

4 04

11 MAR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Montero Family Comes Up Big – Gapi Style

Thursday, 08 March 2018 It appears that the family of UDP’s Rene Montero were taking notes of the Vega family’s get-richquick scheme from the Lands Department. For just a few thousand dollars, they triggered the Ministry of Natural Resources to pay them $1.698 million dollars of taxpayers’ money through land compensations.

All compensations date back to land that the UDP Government sold to members of the Montero Family nearing the end of the Esquivel Administration in 1998. According to Grant #573 of 1998, on May 26, 1998, Yvette Montero was allowed to purchase Block #10, a total of 7 acres of land located 6 miles on Northern Ambergris Caye. She paid $3,080. According to Grant #980 of 1998, Miguel Montero was allowed to purchase 20.13 acres at Privassion Enclave Area in Mountain Pine Ridge. On August 26, 1998, he paid $4,486.80.

According to Grant #982 of 1998, Ismael Montero was allowed to purchase Block #4, which is 10.2 acres of land, located which is again located at Prevassion Enclave Area in Mountain Pine Ridge. On August 26, 1998, he paid $2,203.52.

According to Grant #986 of 1998, Yvette Montero was again allowed to purchase Block 50, which is 10 acres of land located at Prevassion Enclave, Mountain Pine Ridge. She paid $2,204.18 on August 26, 1998. Jaime Montero, was allowed to purchase 5 acres of land 6 miles Northwest of San Pedro.

Alejandro Montero was allowed to purchase 10 acres of land located at the Prevassion Enclave in the Mountain Pine Ridge Area. In Grant#975 of 1998, Alejandro Montero was again allowed to purchase another 4 acres of land, located approximately 6 miles northwest of San Pedro.

When the Musa Government was elected to office, Opposition Leader John Briceño was appointed as the Minister of Natural Resources, and the Cabinet at that time decided collectively, that the lands sold to the Monteros had to be taken away.

In a press conference on the topic on last Thursday, Briceño told the media, “These lands were given 2 months before the general elections… Remember, there was this fleecing, …them giving away land before the general elections and then these lands were acquired back by the government… It was a cabinet decision that these lands needed to be taken back into the hands of government for two reasons. One is that the Prevassion Enclave was an important watershed and the Forestry Department was against it from day one…

It should have never been given out, and they were asking that it be taken back and closed off for

watershed protection. And the other one was [that] this land on northern Ambergris Caye was not settled yet and you could have never worked out a compensation but they waited their time, they wanted to wait until their government got in. Then, who do we have there? Gaspar Vega and Montero.”

Those compensation agreements happened between August 2009 and 2011, and those few thousand dollars became hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. For her 2 pieces of land that the Musa Government took away, the Barrow Government paid Yvette Montero $245,000, and $80,000 respectively.

Miguel Montero got the sweetest of sweetheart deals in this instance.

His 20 acres in the Prevassion Enclave area, for which he paid just under $5,000, earned him $721,000 in compensation from the public purse.

For his 10 acres at Prevassion Enclave, for which Ishmael Montero paid just over $2,200 dollars, he got paid $82,352 dollars in compensation. Jaime Montero was paid $175,000 in compensation for his 5 acres of land northwest of San Pedro.

For his 10 acres of land at Prevassion Enclave, Alejandro Montero was paid $80,000 in compensation.

For the 4 acres of land Northwest of San Pedro, he got a far better deal.

He was paid $395,000 from taxpayer money.

Of course, the biggest losers in

these types of compensations are taxpayers. Poor people remained poor, and some instances, they got poorer. The Montero clan became almost $1.7 million dollars richer, off the public purse.

Opposition Leader John Briceño summed it up best when he said, “To add salt to injury as you would say they were given 7 percent interest from the date of acquisition. So, when you combine everything the interest is approximately $1 million 369 thousand 331 dollars. The Montero family have been compensated by we, the taxpayers of this country a grand total of $3,147,383. This is a direct indictment of Cabinet and the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance.”

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES PUBLIC AUCTION SALE: PROPERTIES Belize City, District; Camalote Village, Cayo District: Belize Belize City, Belize District; Camalote Village, Cayo District:

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin BYA.ORDER of the Messrs. Theproperties Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer will sell Castillo willMortgagees, sell the following on Tuesday 13th March Kevin 2018 A. at Castillo the locations the following properties on Tuesday 13th March 2017 at the locations and times below listed: and times below listed:

1.

A. BELIZE DISTRICT: At No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama 1, Belize City at 1:30 pm: 1.82 Acres a portion of Novelo's Bus Park, situate near the round-a-bout (Chetumal Street-Lake Independence Boulevard and George Price Highway), Belize City, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Port Loyolaville 45 17 (Being a portion of Novelo's Bus Park containing two (2) small concrete buildings and a steel framed shed [40 ft. X 80 ft.] on 1.82 acres of filled/fenced property situate near the round-a-bout (Chetumal Street-Lake Independence Boulevard) and George Price Highway, Belize City, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Antonio Novelo) B. Cayo District: 2.

On Site Parcel No. 3248 George Price Highway, Camalote Village, Cayo District at 4:00 pm:

REGISTRATION SECTION Society Hall

BLOCK 24

PARCEL 3248

(Being a vacant highway frontage lot [535.163 square meters (640.05 square yards)] situate beside the George Price Highway in the Village of Camalote, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Armando Coleman)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLYCASH CASH TERMS: STRICTLY KEVIN A. CASTILLO KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 TELEPHONE: 223 4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

11 MAR

2018

THE BELIZE TIMES

EDITORIAL MESSAGE SENT

A

s this editorial is being written on Thursday, in the wake of Municipal Elections 2018, Prime Minister Dean Oliver Barrow has reportedly called an emergency meeting this morning at UDP Headquarters in Belize City. It is not known what will be discussed at that meeting, but we can assume that it will not be pleasant. There will be criticism and condemnation, accusations and recriminations. It will be a strange time in the UDP headquarters, because they have been winning elections for so long that they may not know how to handle defeat. While there will no doubt still be some arrogant grandstanding, it will be hollow and empty, lacking substance.

The UDP has been shaken to its core, not by the People’s United Party.

We were just the messengers. What happened yesterday was a message being sent to the United Democratic Party. It was no gentle reminder to do things differently. It was no diplomatic entreaty to govern differently. It was a massive hit, a boulder thrown, a baseball bat swung at the UDP with passion, focus and savagery. It wasn’t pretty. It is not pretty. Belize City, controlled by six powerful UDP Ministers including the Prime Minister and his Deputy, fell to a team which promised nothing but good representation and governance which will put PEOPLE FIRST. That is big. It is huge.

In Belize City, for the first time, the UDP understands that the people are getting the sense. They have gotten enough of the arrogance, the greed, the corruption. But maybe more than all that, they have gotten tired of being treated like they matter only at election times and can be discarded in between. The people are tired of being treated like dirt, and of living in dirt while the UDP Ministers and their cronies become millionaires. Who feels it knows it. The people have been feeling it for a very long time. And now the UDP knows that their stranglehold on the city has come to an abrupt end.

In the Prime Minister’s Queen Square, the people sent a message. The man who has boasted publicly that he has never had to visit a voter’s home a day in his life should understand that message. In Mesopotamia, another UDP stronghold, the people let Finnegan and Shyne Barrow know that enough is enough. In Collet, where the Deputy Prime Minister has boasted total control, Patrick Faber must now understand that the end for him is very near. The people are not happy. They sent a message.

Mad props must be given to Bernard Wagner and his dynamic team, men and women who were able to make the people understand that they deserve better, that they are worth more than a $50 and $100 on election day.

But while Belize City was the slap in the face to the United Democratic Party which never, in its most bizarre nightmares believed that power would be ripped from them, the message has been sent across the country. In Orange Walk Town, Mayor Kevin Bernard and his team sent UDP Minister Elodio Aragon Jr. home early. When the votes were counted, the PUP team had won every single box in the north, east and center of Orange Walk Town, including boxes in the north it had never won before. In Corozal Town, after many years of UDP Municipal domination, the PUP team were swept into office on a mandate of good governance and real representation. The UDP were confident that they would maintain that seat, but the people sent a message.

In San Pedro, incredibly, the UDP escaped being sent home by only a few votes after a recount. They shed tears because they thought they had lost it all, something they could never have believed would happen.

In every area of this country, the PUP gained ground. Kudos must be given to every man and woman who put themselves on a PUP slate because they believe that the time has come to give power back to the people. To our candidates in San Pedro, in the south and in the west of the country… this is not the time to lose heart. You all gave your hearts and souls to this battle for our people and for our country. This has been a great victory for the PUP, but this is only the first of what will be many. We must continue to walk the streets and talk to our people, keep connected to them, let them know that change is coming, and they need to be a part of it and need to make their voices heart.

The once mighty UDP is falling. The message has been sent. Together, as one Party and one people, we head to Belmopan. When the PUP wins, the people win. Power to the People.

05 5 en Español

MENSAJE ENVIADO

A

l escribir este editorial el jueves, a raíz de las elecciones municipales 2018, el primer ministro Dean Oliver Barrow, según los informes, ha llamado a una reunión de emergencia esta mañana en la sede de UDP en la ciudad de Belice. No se sabe lo que se debatirá en esa reunión, pero podemos suponer que no será agradable. Habrá críticas y condenas, acusaciones y reproches.

Será un momento extraño en la sede UDP, Al escribir este editorial el jueves, a raíz de las elecciones municipales 2018, el primer ministro Dean Oliver Barrow, según los informes, ha llamado a una reunión de emergencia esta mañana en la sede de UDP en la ciudad de Belice. No se sabe lo que se debatirá en esa reunión, pero podemos suponer que no será agradable. Habrá críticas y condenas, acusaciones y reproches. Será un momento extraño en la sede UDP, Porque han estado ganando las elecciones por tanto tiempo que quizás no sepan manejar la derrota.

Mientras que habrá, sin duda todavía alguna grandilocuencia arrogante, será hueca y vacía, carente de sustancia.

El UDP ha sido sacudido hasta su núcleo, no por el Partido Unido del Pueblo. Sólo éramos los mensajeros. Lo que pasó ayer fue un mensaje enviado al partido demócrata Unido. No era un recordatorio suave para hacer las cosas de manera diferente. No era una súplica diplomática para gobernar de manera diferente. Fue un golpe masivo, una roca lanzada, un bate de béisbol que golpeo al UDP con pasión, enfoque y salvajismo. No fue bonito. No es bonito. La Ciudad de Belice, controlada por seis poderosos ministros UDP incluyendo al primer ministro y a su vice primer ministro, cayó a un equipo que prometía nada más que una buena representación y gobernanza que pondrá a la gente primero.

Eso es grande. Es enorme.

En la ciudad de Belice, por primera vez, el UDP entiende que la gente se está percatando de la realidad de las cosas. Han recibido suficiente de la arrogancia, la codicia, la corrupción. Pero tal vez más que todo eso, se han cansado de ser tratados como que importan sólo en los tiempos de las elecciones y se pueden desechar en entre. La gente está cansada de ser tratada como basura, y de vivir en la miseria mientras que los ministros del UDP y sus compinches se convierten en millonarios. Que lo siente que lo sabe. La gente lo ha estado sintiendo por mucho tiempo. Y ahora el UDP sabe que su dominio en la ciudad ha llegado a un final abrupto.

En el área Queen Square del Primer Ministro, la gente envió un mensaje. El hombre que ha alardeado públicamente que nunca ha tenido que visitar la casa de un votante un día en su vida debe entender ese mensaje. En Mesopotamia, otro bastión del UDP, la gente dejó a Finnegan y a Shyne Barrow saber que suficiente es suficiente. En Collet, donde el Vice Primer Ministro ha ostentado el control total, Patrick Faber ahora debe entender que el fin para él está muy cerca. La gente no está contenta. Enviaron un mensaje.

Grandes respetos deben ser dados a Bernard Wagner y a su equipo dinámico, hombres y mujeres que fueron capaces de hacer entender a la gente que merecen algo mejor, que valen más de $50 y $100 el día de las elecciones.

Pero mientras que la ciudad de Belice es la bofetada en la cara al Partido Unido Democrático que nunca, en sus pesadillas más extrañas, creía que el poder sería serles arrancado, el mensaje ha sido enviado a través del país. En la ciudad de Orange Walk, el alcalde Kevin Bernard y su equipo enviaron al Ministro UDP Elodio Aragon Jr. a casa temprano. Cuando los votos fueron contados, el equipo PUP había ganado cada caja en el norte, este y centro de Orange Walk Town, incluyendo cajas en el norte que nunca había ganado antes. En la ciudad de Corozal, después de muchos años de dominación municipal UDP, el equipo PUP gano con un mandato de buen gobierno y representación real.

El UDP confiaba en que mantendría ese escaño, pero la gente envió un mensaje. En San Pedro, increíblemente, el UDP escapó de ser enviado a casa por sólo unos pocos votos después de un recuento. Derramaron lágrimas porque pensaban que lo habían perdido todo, algo que nunca ellos podrían haber creído que ocurriría.

En todas las áreas de este país, el PUP ganó terreno. Felicitaciones se debe dar a todo hombre y mujer que se unieron a las planillas políticas del PUP porque creen que ha llegado el momento de devolver el poder a la gente. A nuestros candidatos en San Pedro, en el sur y en el oeste del país... este no es el momento de desanimarse. Todos ustedes se entregaron en cuerpo y alma a esta batalla por nuestro pueblo y por nuestro país. Esto ha sido una gran victoria para el PUP, pero este es sólo el primero de lo que serán muchos. Debemos seguir caminando por las calles y hablar con nuestra gente, mantenernos conectados, hacerles saber que el cambio está llegando, y que necesitan ser parte de él y necesitan hacer oír sus voces. En todas las áreas de este país, el PUP ganó terreno. Felicitaciones se debe dar a todo hombre y mujer que se unieron a las planillas políticas del PUP porque creen que ha llegado el momento de devolver el poder a la gente. A nuestros candidatos en San Pedro, en el sur y en el oeste del país... este no es el momento de desanimarse.

Todos ustedes se entregaron en cuerpo y alma a esta batalla por nuestro pueblo y por nuestro país. Esto ha sido una gran victoria para el PUP, pero éste es sólo el primero de los muchos que serán. Debemos seguir caminando por las calles, y seguir hablando con nuestra gente, mantenernos conectados, hacerles saber que el cambio está llegando, y que necesitan ser parte de él y necesitan hacer oír sus voces.

El UDP, una vez muy poderoso, se desintegra. El mensaje ha sido enviado. Juntos, como un partido y un pueblo, nos dirigimos a Belmopán. Cuando el PUP gana, la gente gana. Poder al pueblo.

6 06

THE BELIZE TIMES

As we celebrate International Women’s Day Let us recognize that there is no day on which we do not cherish, respect and love The women who have made every difference in our lives And in the development of our nation.

Let us understand that as we pay tribute today and always...

To our bold Belizean women at home, in the workplace In the boardroom or the market-place Happy International Women’s Day

From the People’s United Party, Belize Times and Positive Vibes

11 MAR

2018

11 MAR

2018

THE BELIZE TIMES

ON THE

MOVE

The Work Will Continue The People have spoken and now it is time to put all politics behind us and to get back to the work of serving our residents, without fear or favour. We are proud and humbled by the support and love of so many residents of Orange Walk Town. We will never let you down.

07 7

8 08

THE BELIZE TIMES

ON THE

MOVE

No Business As Usual

It will not be business as usual in Corozal Town.

Our people - all our people no matter their political affiliation or beliefs - will be able to access the service and representation for which they elected us. We are the servants of the people, and we will work hard to get the job done right. Thank you for believing in us.

We will not let you down.

11 MAR

2018

11 MAR

09 9

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

MY PERSPECTIVE

By Dolores Balderamos Garcia

NO MORE KILLING

BY POLICE/BDF!!

There are so many horrendous incidents unfolding in today’s Belize. The stealing and misappropriation of taxpayers’ money seem to be continuing unabated, and increasingly the Police and security forces are seen to be abusing their power, going rogue and beating and even killing defenceless citizens.

The recent outrage of the murder of Ariel Audinett Salazar of Orange Walk must not happen again.

What occurred, it is reported, is that in the early hours of February 23, 2018 seven BDF soldiers and a police officer descended on the home of Mr. Salazar. Apparently, a mobile phone had been reported to them as missing, and the men, eight of them in all, appeared in camouflage outfits and some with masks. They are reported to have put such a vicious and savage beating on Mr. Salazar that he succumbed to his horrific injuries shortly afterwards.

It is heart-rending to read what the doctor found on examining Mr. Salazar. His bones were crushed inside him, and these bones punctured his lung and kidney. On his death certificate it was indicated that he suffered internal haemorrhage, massive blood loss and also severe blunt force trauma. The doctor told Ms. Manuelita Salazar, Ariel’s sister, that “everything was broken up in him; he couldn’t live.”

Seven of the men who beat him were from a special unit of the Belize Defence Force called the Belize Special Assignment Group (BSAG), and there was also one police officer from the Special Patrol Unit. In the attack two other persons were also beaten and tortured. As the story unfolded, head of the Professional Standards Branch of the Police Department ACP Chester Williams was quick to declaim that the men had no directive from the Officer in Charge at Orange Walk, nor the Regional Commander for the North, nor the Police Commissioner. He said clearly that they acted criminally and that they would be dealt with criminally if held responsible. Indeed, just days later the men were charged with murder, and they have been arraigned and remanded.

As an aside I must wonder how the charges will play out. Were all the men part of a joint enterprise

so that all can been seen as equally culpable?? What about the issue of how the men are to be properly identified in Court??

There are troubling aspects here.

On listening carefully to the news reports I encouraged the leadership of our party to call for the immediate disbandment of the BSAG. I feel strongly that it just cannot be enough to merely condemn the actions of the rogue officers and thus to let government authorities off the hook. I feel that the Police Commissioner and BDF Commander must take this situation in hand right away.

More so, the government needs to signal pellucidly and vigorously that this murderous behaviour will NOT be tolerated. I feel that the disbandment of this particular special unit is the very least that the authorities MUST do to signal their seriousness of zero tolerance for police and security forces brutality and their absolute condemnation of extra-judicial killing of citizens. They have to as well signal that citizens can expect security and protection, not fear and violence from those sworn to serve in the BDF and Police.

Belizeans do not need another special unit of BDF or Police officers. What has happened with these officers is that many of them quickly come to think that they can do anything to citizens.

Sure, there are many police and BDF soldiers who stay within the law and who obey their orders and carry out their work diligently and with respect for all Belizeans’ constitutional rights.

But far too often these “special” forces beat and brutalize innocent persons and conduct themselves in a most reprehensible manner.

We need justice for Ms. Manuelita Salazar. She cried out: “All I want dah justice, please. If he did wrong lock him down, but noh kill me lee bredda.” I am surely in full solidarity with her. Let the authorities act quickly and decisively. This cannot be just another outrage, and then we forget until yet another occurs. It has to stop.

Do something Prime Minister, Police Minister, Commissioner, and Commander. No more killing by the Police and/or BDF!!

NOTICE For Sale

By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Assignment of Mortgage made the 29th day of October, 2009, between FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED (“the Assignor”), SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED (“the Assignee”) and SANTIAGO PADILLA of 8470 Gordon Street, St. Martin’s, Lake Independence Area, Belize City, Belize District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) recorded at Deeds Book Volume 27 of 2009 at Folios 547 – 564, which said property was mortgaged by SANTIAGO PADILLA to the said FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED, recorded at Deeds Book Volume 41 of 2008 at Folios 1411-1488, the said SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT lot piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 33 situate in the Boom Pine Ridge Area on the Boom Hattieville Road, Belize District, as shown on a plan of subdivision prepared by Kenneth A. Gillett, Licensed Land Surveyor and registered at the Lands and Surveys Department in Belmopan, Cayo District, in Register No. 16 Entry No. 3435 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

DATED this 12th day of February, 2018 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

VACANCY

FOR Driver/Office Messsenger Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum qualification of a High School certificate • Possession of a Police Record • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar job • Possession of a valid drivers license (Standard vehicle license would be an asset) • Quick learner Basic Skills And Requirements • Must be able to handle a motorcycle.

• Must be organized, reliable and punctual.

• Have a mature working attitude.

Salary:

Negotiable and dependent on experience and qualifications

Interested candidates must be a highly motivated team player with initiative, flexibility and excellent communication skills. Must have the ability to organize their workload with particular attention to detail. Should be able to operate in a busy environment and meet deadlines.

Closing Date: March 15, 2018 Please send your resume and the names of at least two (2) sources of reference to the below:

Manager P. O. Box 80 Belize City, BELIZE or Email: managerlaw2014@gmail.com

10 SPORTS

St Ignatius High Girls Win NSSSA Football Championship Punta Gorda Town, March 3, 2018 The St Ignatius High School football girls from Santa Elena, Cayo won the National Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA) football championships hosted by Toledo Community College at the Victor Sanchez Union field on Friday and Saturday, March 2-3.

In Game 1 last Friday afternoon, the St. Ignatius girls won 1-0 vs. the Northern zone champs, the San Pedro High School girls with a goal

by Jesselle Conorquie.

In Game 2 Friday night, the Ladyville girls won 1-0 vs. TCC girls, with a goal scored by Mary Davis in the 17th minute of the 1st half.

Ladyville gave up a penalty in the 2nd half, but goalie Hannah Tillett stopped T.C.C.’s Kelly Stephens’ try.

TCC also gave up a penalty, but LTHS’ Jensy Fuentes’ shot went directly to the goalie Anna Bejerano’s gloves.

In Game 3, the consolation match for 3rd place Saturday morning, the San Pedro girls won 3-0 by the TCC girls’ forfeit. The TCC girls arrive late for the game scheduled to start at 9am and took the field with only 10 players for a friendly game that ended 0-0.

In Game 4, the Championship Finals, the St. Ignatius girls won 2-0

2016 2017 2018

vs. Ladyville Technical, when Florine Vasquez scored from the right goal-line to inside the right post: 1-0. The Ladyville girls also gave up a penalty, but goalie Hannah Tillett stopped Shantel “Rice” Robinson’s first try. Shantel Rob-

Champs - St Ignatius High

2nd place Ladyville Tech

Independence Boys Win NSSSA Football Championship Punta GordaTown, March 3, 2018 The Independence High School football boys from the Stann Creek District won the National Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA) football championships hosted by Toledo Community College at the Victor Sanchez Union field on Friday and Saturday, March 2-3.

In Game 1 last Friday, the Our Lady of Guadalupe High school boys of Belmopan won 2-1 vs. the Northern Zone champs - Orange Walk Technical High School boys.

O.L.O.G’s Wilfredo Galvez scored in the 2nd half, in the 42nd minute, but OWTHS’ Elmer Blanco equalized in the 44th minute.

Then OWTHS gave up a penalty when Galvez was taken down inside the 18-yard box, and O.L.O.G’s No.11 Jovaunn Ramos scored the penalty: 2-1.

In Game 2 Friday night, the Independence boys won 1-0 vs.

Central Zone champs – the Wesley College boys, when MVP Alwin Zelaya scored a free kick from outside the 18-yd box in front of the center

21 29 MAR AUG JAN 11

THE BELIZE THE BELIZE TIMES TIMES

Champs - Independence High boys

2nd Place - Our Lady of Guadalupe BPN boys

inson recovered the rebound and booted the ball into the net inside the left post: 2-0 at half time.

The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners received team trophies and individual medals, while the 4th place team received a team trophy. All 4 teams also each received a new football, sponsored by the corporate sponsors SOL Belize and Crystal Water.

Individual awards: Best Striker: Shantel “Rice” Robinson - St Ignatius Best Midfielder – Jensy Fuentes – Ladyville Tech.

Best Defense – Vailene Lambert – St Ignatius Best Goalkeeper – Lillian Calderon – St Ignatius MVP – Vaylene Lambert - St Ignatius.

The championship team will also get to represent Belize at the upcoming 20th CODICADER Central American Junior Scholastic Games in Panama in September 2018.

of the goal. In Game 3, the Consolation Match for 3rd place, OWTHS boys won 1-0 when Alexis Chan scored in 1st half.

In Game 4, the Championship Finals, the Independence boys won: 2-1 when MVP Alwin Zelaya scored in the 1st half, and IHS’ No.9 Jeffton Apolonio scored in the 2nd half. IHS gave up a penalty, and OLOG’s Jovaun Ramos scored: 2-1 final.

The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners received team trophies and individual medals, while the 4th place team received a team trophy. All 4 teams also received a new football, sponsored by the corporate sponsors SOL Belize and Crystal Water.

Individual awards: Best Striker: Alwin Zelaya – IHS. Best Midfielder – Alwin Zelaya Best Defense – Korey Gomez - OLOG Best Goalkeeper – Kent Parham – IHS. MVP – Alwin Zelaya – IHS. The championship team will also get to represent Belize at the upcoming 20th CODICADER Central American Junior Scholastic Games in Panama in September 2018.

8 MAY 31 26 JUL FEB 24 NOV 11 14 19 MAR AUG JUN

2016 2017 2018

BVA 2018 Senior Volleyball Tournament Opens Belize City, March 4, 2018 The Belize City Volleyball Association opened its 2018 senior tournament with SQ Senior Stars and Jaguars men posting big wins at the St. Catherine Academy auditorium last Friday night and SQ Junior Stars and HRCU Eagles also enjoying wins on Sunday morning.

In Game 1 Friday evening, the S.Q. Senior Stars won 25-15, 25-19, 25-8 against the Lady Jaguars, with Kevanna Sebastian, Nelissa Ramirez, Kelsey Balderamos, Shynelle Glenn and Sherika Burton scoring points at the net on balls set by Karen Quan. Jaguars’ Shantell Arnold, Kristal Jones, Maurissa Williams, Kay-de Vaughn and Sherylee Young – Thurton left it all on the court but did not win a single set!

In Game 2 Friday night, the Jaguars dominated the S.Q. Dragons:25-19, 26-24, 25-18, with Bryton Codd, Yserri Palacio, Ernan Caliz, Ivor Garcia and Michael Jenkins spiking points on plays by Cody Kuylen. Dragons’ Francis Hauze Xander

THE BELIZE TIMESTIMES THE BELIZE Bennett, Kadeem Bernard, Ernest Broaster Jr and Jaylen Manzanero made a fight of it, but Jaguars prevailed.

In Game 3 Sunday, the S.Q. Junior Stars schooled the Mystics: 25-18, 25-22, 25-22, with Fatima Ramirez, Amber Marin, Zazie Mckenzie, Ayah Safa and Marci Mejia spiking points on balls set

by Allyanna Musa. Mystics’ Kori Diego, Melanie Palacio, Mia Sylvester, Elyse Bonnell and Zalika Henderson got in their hits on balls set by Danielle Gibson.

In Game 4 Sunday, the H.R.C.U. Eagles came back from a 2-set deficit to win 25-27, 16-25, 25-14, 25-17, and 17-15 against the Toledo Rebels, with Karym Coleman, Elton Moore, Ean Galvez, Nuani Cayetano and Selmo Rivero scoring kills at the net on plays set by Francis Usher.

Rebels’ Daryl Avila, Anfernee Archer, Kadean Cayetano, Enroy Caliz and Kevin Avilez had won the first 2 sets, spiking points at the net on plays set

by Allwyn Mahung.

Games continue at the SCA auditorium on Saturday night, March 10.

Belmopan Bandits Lead PLB Football Belmopan, March 4, 2018 The Belmopan Bandits are No.1 in the Premier League of Belize closing season football tournament, as the defending champs Verdes FC have fallen to No.2 despite a 4-1 win over Wagiya in Week 8 of the tournament. The Bandits scorched the Placencia Assassins: 3-1 at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium last Saturday night, and the Police United arrested the San Pedro Pirates 3-1 at the Isidoro on Sunday.

The Bandits won 3-1 with goals by Georgie Welcome, Elroy Smith and Rony Flores in the 1st half. Only Rollin Burgess scored for Placencia.

Verdes are No.2 posting their 6th win: 4-1 against Wagiya at the Carl Ramos Stadium on Sunday with goals by Alcides “Paco” Thomas, Jarret Davis, Elroy “Bibs” Kuylen and Krisean Lopez.

Only Kenton Flores scored for Wagiya The Police are No.3 after they arrested the San Pedro Pirates: 3-1 on Sunday, with goals by Amin “Tacos” August, Danny Jimenez and Marlon “Matador” Meza: only Carlos Pertuz scored for San Pedro.

The BDF FC bombed the Freedom Fighters: 3-0 at the Victor

11 SPORTS 11

Rebels’ Enroy Caliz hits

Rebels’ Daryl Avila spikes through Eagles block

Sanchez Union Field on Sunday, with goals by Trimayne “Pepper” Harris, Jarren Lambey and Shane “Chucky Flores.

Upcoming games on Saturday, March 10: Placencia Assassins vs. Police

Rebels’ Anfernee Archer serves

at Michael Ashcroft Stadium.

On Sunday, March 11: Wagiya FC vs. BDF at MCC Bandits vs. Pirates at Ambergris Stadium Freedom Fighters vs. Verdes at Norman Broaster Stadium.

Police win 3-1 San Pedro Pirates

Danny Jimenez scored Police 2nd goal

56 12

THE BELIZE TIMES

ON THE

MOVE

The People’s Victory

When the PUP wins...the people win. We asked you all to send a message to the U.D.P. and you did. We asked you to usher in a change which will see the Rebirth of Belize City and you did. We are grateful for your love and support, and we hope you understand that this PUP team will be ALL ABOUT YOU. We will never let you down.

11 MAR

2018

11 MAR

2018

18 JAN

THE BELIZE TIMES 2015

13

14

11 MAR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

NOTICE For Sale

By Order of the Mortgagee

Dirty Boots

I thought today that I would be writing about the elections. I am one who tried to never publicly make predictions on FB, as so many did. I never do. I have seen too many sure victories die savage death, and too many upsets. I was amused by the political pundits in the UDP who forecast a massive sweep.

That guy who knows all about penitentiary life but obviously knows jack-shit about politics, Shyne Barrow, boasted last week that even Orange Walk would go full red this time. Hell, he couldn’t even bring in his people from Mesopotamia. He’s a stupid fellow for real – good company for Oj whom I am told had to be medicated last night. I am sure quite a few of them had to be – not because of the loss, but because of their arrogance.

It gets to me. It really does. I guess it gets to the people as well. We saw that yesterday.

So yeah…apart from sending out congratulations to my personal friend Kevin Bernard and his team in Orange Walk, Rigo Vellos and his team in Corozal and Bernard Wagner and his team in Belize City, I’d also like to publicly announce my mad respect for the other slates, particularly the Belmopan team headed by Tanya Santos and the San Pedro team headed by Andre Perez. Both those losses were my personal heartbreaks, but I am heartened by what I see in all municipalities – a determination by those people to stay together and to continue to work for the people. I love it.

With all that said, I was talking to a family member probably Tuesday, and I was angry as hell. Keep in mind this was before elections, but I was ranting about nobody seeming to care that this man, Boots, was obviously using fake contractors to milk the public purse – as in stealing from us. A guy, Kirk Lamb, documents in hand, is showing where money was transferred into his account from the Ministry of Works. He explains, quite clearly, that he would then take out the money and give it to Boots.

The money was provided to these ‘contractors’ to build houses for poor people in Port Loyola. Except that none of

the poor got any houses. The money would just go to Boots, says Mr. Lamb.

Boots claims that Mr. Lamb was one of the top contractors for the Ministry of Works. Mr. Lamb, again quite succinctly, explains that he is not and has never been a contractor. He has never built a house, has no tools, has no contractor’s license and was actually a security guard for Boots.

Why I was so angry is because nothing will come of this. These are real allegations, and there is a paper and money trail that can be followed very easily, if anybody cared to look.

These are allegations against a sitting Minister in Government, a very senior Minister. You would think that the Prime Minister would be at least inclined to check this out. Mr. Lamb is there. Question the man. Make him give a sworn statement. Let him tell you who the other fake contractors were because he knows. Subpoena the bank records of Housing for the Poor. Subpoena Boots’ bank records.

Follow the money. Do something.

But nothing will happen. The Police, led by a lame duck Commissioner of Police who seems to be talented only at dancing to the politicians’ tunes. He would never dare to investigate a Minister of Government. The Director of Public Prosecution has no powers of investigation. The Prime Minister will not, nor will any member of his government request or order any investigation. And the matter is done right there. You can take that to the bank, just like the fake contractor did.

I am enraged by this. When did we get to this point that Ministers can steal from us so openly and there is no recourse? Nobody will penalize them.

Nothing will be done. I remember a man breaking into the Mercy Kitchen one night because he was hungry.

When Police came on the scene they found him eating a plate of food and drinking some Koolaid. They arrested him and I believe he was sentenced to five years in prison. For a plate of food and a glass of Koolaid.

But these Ministers can take millions. And millions more. And a million or two for a friend. Maybe a million for a crony. Another few million in the pocket. And nothing is done. I am beyond frigging pissed.

As I said. This rant was before elections. I am pleased, if nothing else, that the people kicked Boots in the nuts, so to speak. Job well done, Belizeans. Now let’s put his ass in jail.

Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 28th day of June, 2001, between GREGORY ANDREW GABOUREL of # 8 Vernon Street, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) of the one part and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 27 at Folio 88, the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land situated on the South Bank of the Belize River, being a portion of Lot No. 1804 and shown on the composite Map of the said Lot No. 1804 by G.V. Bautista, Licensed Surveyor, and dated the 8th of October, 1991 whereon it is designated “Louis Gabourel” and bounded as follows: On the North by Lot No. 32, On the East by Lot No. 18, on the South by Vernon Street and on the West by Lot No. 13, TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

DATED this 1st day of March, 2018 MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

NOTICE

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

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

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

SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 829.09 square yards being Parcel 1050, Block 45 in the King’s Park Registration Section situate at No. 6 ‘A’ Street, Belize City, Belize District, Belize TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold property of JUANITA E. HOY DATED this 28th day of February 2018 HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

11 MAR

15

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

THINKING OUT LOUD BY: KEVIN BERNARD

Today, on behalf of my team, I express our sincere appreciation for the support all of our residents showed us at the polls yesterday. We are proud and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve you in office again. We are excited and ready to continue the unprecedented works done during our last term. We believe that with the addition of Haresh Vaswani and Big Sanch to our team, we are prepared to serve you even better and to do even more.

That is our commitment.

I believe that what happened yesterday was the result of hard work – plain and simple – and I don’t mean the hard work which goes into campaigning and election day machinery. That all plays a major role, of course, but I mean the hard work day after day while in office. I mean the hard work of ensuring that the demands of our people are satisfied, that the Council performs efficiently and effectively. Through the years our residents have recognized that we are workers, that we operate with integrity and accountability and that we are very responsible with their money. And that is why we received such overwhelming support.

Last night, as ballots were being counted, our team realized that we had won every box, including the Otro Benque boxes which we had never won before. That is recognition of the work that we have done, and it fills me with pride, but also motivates me to do more.

And that is just what we will do.

Today I also want to thank those many supporters who worked tirelessly to return us to office. I believe that the campaign machinery here in Orange Walk is second to none – not only in its structural efficiency, but because of the passion and power of those campaigners who walked the streets and manned the battle stations. This is not only a victory for us. This is your victory

and a victory for the people of Orange Walk Town.

I want to express my congratulations to the UDP team led by Phillip de la Fuente. In every battle there will be winners and there will be losers. That is the nature not only of politics, but of any race. I encourage you to hold your heads up high and to work along with us to bring betterment to the people and to the community. The thing is, we all love Orange Walk Town – while we may be divided along Party colours and along Party philosophies, we are all Orangewalkeños and we want to see our community grow and develop. At the end of the day, we are one people.

Finally, I extend my congratulations to my brothers Rigo Vellos and Bernard Wagner and their respective teams. Big things are happening in the PUP these days. I feel, if I could borrow the Belize City slogan, that this is a rebirth of the Party and that we will take back Belmopan whenever general elections are called. I also wish to big up my other PUP brothers and sisters who maybe fell just a little bit short. Do not give up. There is a movement in the making. The people are tired of the United Democratic Party and are ready to return the PUP to office. I encourage you to continue to strengthen ties that you have forged as you have walked in your communities these many days campaigning. Never lose touch with your people. Let them know that there is hope.

Lend a helping hand whenever you can. Listen to their concerns and be there for them.

This is not the end for you. Far from it. This is just the beginning of your journey to serve your people.

My friends, today the work begins anew, and I commit to you as I have always done that the work we do will benefit all residents of this town we love.

That is how we have always operated and that is how we will continue to operate – with your support and God’s grace.

Forging Partnerships. Impacting Lives

CHANGE IS COMING Today marks International Women’s Day under the theme of Press for Progress. Now more than ever we must stand strong, stand tall and not be complacent in our call for gender parity. Yesterday we had Municipal Elections in Belize and several women were elected to serve. Women in leadership do matter.

The United Women’s Group (UWG) congratulates all the women who participated in the 2018 Municipal Elections and recognizes the six PUP women candidates who were victorious. The sounds of change were evident at the Women’s Forum held last month.

Yesterday’s victories for the People’s United Party have evidenced that the people of Belize are tired of the same old style of politics and want change. Change is coming.

To get more women involved in leadership, more women mentors and role models in leadership are needed; therefore, having these women who have won seats in this Municipal Election is significant.

All 18 women who contested for the PUP were strong, dynamic and came with diverse skill sets.

The United Women’s Group salutes all of you. In the coming weeks, when an analysis of all numbers per polling area are in, it will give a better story of what occurred yesterday. More importantly, it will provide much needed information to encourage more women to get involved.

Women in governance brings a focused approach on issues that impact women and various perspectives from women on crime, legislation, health, education, employment and the economy and their impact on our women and children.

The President of the UWG, Tanya Santos, may not have won this battle but she is determined and resolved more than ever to keep moving forward and to lead the UWG in ensuring more women are represented on the ballot and in the House of Representatives.

The UWG is grateful to Tanya Santos for her leadership and based on the results, she like so many others across the country has narrowed the margins of what was

previously considered “strongholds.” Change is coming.

While we celebrate the gains of the People’s United Party, we cannot forget that the country is still in a serious economic crisis where the Financial Secretary himself has conceded the financial woes of a system that is grossly mismanaged. The government is heavily indebted and cannot meet its expenditures given the way it currently operates. Crime is out of control and Belizeans’ sense of personal security is under attack.

Gender violence is a pressing issue and legislative reform is in dire need. We must not forget that we have a government that is operating above the law, with impunity, with the most recent demonstration of this being that of Port Loyola’s Area Representative and Minister of Housing “Boots” Martinez. His seriously questionable financial wrongdoings cannot be ignored. We must remain vigilant in insisting that a thorough investigation be done.

When less than 60% of the electorate come out to vote, it is cause for concern when all these issues of corruption, bad governance, crime and gender violence abound. When the PUP have victories in Belize City, Orange Walk, Corozal and a woman candidate in Dangriga, it signals a turn in direction and that the people of Belize want better. Change is coming.

The UWG calls on all women to press for progress and to get involved. Belize needs more women representation in leadership. Our young girls and boys need to see more women in leadership roles in the governance of our country. Our country needs the change that is coming.

Congratulations to Toni Paharsingh, Rozel Arana, Erica Jang, Dr. Candice Pitts, Delthrude Hylton and Aisha Gentle.

We stand with you. We thank all the 18 phenomenal women who took up the challenge. The UWG will continue to work with you and for more women to remain engaged and involved. The change is coming.

Let’s be the change we want to see. Connect.

Join the movement by contacting belizeuwg@gmail.com or call 677-9168. Your voice matters in helping to create the next Women’s Agenda of the PUP.

16

THE BELIZE TIMES

11 MAR

2018

MEGA PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Corozal, Orange Walk; San Pedro, Belize District, Cayo District; Stann Creek & Toledo Districts

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

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties at the locations, dates and times below listed: *****************Corozal & Orange Walk Districts Properties ******************** At Unit 4 Corner Belize-Corozal & San Antonio Roads, Orange Walk District on Monday 19th March 2018 at 1:30 pm: 1. No. 3 Fourth Avenue, Corozal Central, Corozal Town:

2.

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

8.

Parcel 156 Concepcion Village, Corozal District:

9.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Concepcion Village 1 156 (Being a vacant lot [961.21 S.M.] situate in Concepcion Village, Corozal Town, the freehold property of Ms. Marcelina Pineda (deceased) Parcel 28 Carolina/Calcutta, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Carolina/Calcutta 1 28 Being an incomplete concrete building 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + incomplete bedrooms and lot situate in Ken’s Layout, Xaibe Village, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Valentin Nicholson) Orange Walk District

3.

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

10. Parcels 157 & 158 Douglas North, Orange Walk Town

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Douglas North 1 157 & 158 (Being corner Lot No. 158 contains 1045.159 square meters and Lot 157 contains 1040.57 square meters both lots are presently in its natural state situated in Douglas North, Orange Walk District, the freehold Property of Ms. Erica Cabral) 11. Parcels 514, 515 & 516 Indian Hill East, Orange Walk

4.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Buena Vista Village 1 57/1 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure with [2,080 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor - contains 1 part bath + living/dining area. Second Floor- 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining & kitchen area situated in Buena Vista Village, Corozal being the leasehold property of Mrs. Florencia Pott) Parcel No. 468 Buena Vista Village, Corozal District:

5.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Buena Vista Village 1 468 (Being a 2 storey concrete structure with [1,710 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor - contains 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living area. Second Floor- 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom with living/dining area situated in Buena Vista Village, Corozal being the freehold property of Mr. Ricardo Gutierrez) Parcel No. 234/1 San Andres/Ranchito Village, Corozal District:

6.

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

7.

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

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

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Indian Hill East 4 514, 515 & 516 (Being 3 Lots containing 1719.02 square meters in their natural state situate in Indian Hill, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Ishwar Mahbubani) 12. Parcel 1296 San Andres Street, Orange Walk Town:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 1296 Being a two storey building [1,360 sq. ft.] 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot situate on San Andres Street, Orange Walk Town, the freehold property of Ms. Gloria Mai.) *********************************San Pedro Properties***************************** In front Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District on Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 10:00 am: 1. Parcel No. 2112 DFC Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 2112 (Being a 3 storey concrete structure with [7,040 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor – contains rental units totaling 5 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms + 5 living/dining/kitchen areas + a store and an internet café. 2 nd Floor is a single family residence which contains 5 bedrooms + 2 part bathrooms + 5 full bathrooms + 5 living/dining/kitchen areas & 3rd Floor – contains rental units totaling 3 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen area and a bar situated in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the freehold property of Mr. Thomas Santos/Santos Constructions) 2. Parcel 3610 Corner DFC and San Pablo Streets, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

3.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 3610 (Being a 1 1/2 storey concrete structure with [2,128 sq. ft.] – Ground Floor - contains 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry room and porch area. Second Floor - with 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom1 + living/dining/kitchen and porch area situated in San Pedro being the freehold property of Mr. Fitz-Gerald Brown & Ms. Rhonda Crichton) Parcel No. 4356, 2 miles North of Boca Del Rio Bridge, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

Continued on page 17

11 MAR

2018

17

THE BELIZE TIMES

Continued from page 16

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 4356 (Being Lot containing 2.06 acres 2 miles North of Boca Del Rio Bridge San Pedro. The freehold property of Messrs. Island Mini Mart (Mr. Nafez Obeid) ************************Belize District Properties************************** At No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City on Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 6:00 pm: 1. Lots Nos. 31 & 32 near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District:

ALL THOSE [2] pieces or parcels of land together containing 1813.762 S.M. being Lots Nos. 31 and 32 situate near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete two storey dwelling house [4,418 sq. ft.] containing 5 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen/Family Rooms and lots [1,813.762 S.M.] situate near Mile 12 Phillip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold properties of Ms. Shirlee Cornejo).

2. Parcel No. 341 LaCroix Boulevard, St. Martin de Porres, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL St. Martin de Porres West 45 341 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,452 sq. ft.] 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry + porch and lot [343.236 S.M.] situate on LaCroix Boulevard, St. Martin de Porres, Belize City, the freehold property of Ms. Carolee Nunez)

Lot No. 39 Fresh Pond Area, Burrell Boom Pine Ridge, Boom/Hattieville Road, Belize District: (The freehold property of Ms. Letricia Lamb and Ms. Ian Phillips) 4. Lot No. 24 Topnachick, Vista Del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District:

3.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Vista del Mar 16 123/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,288 sq. ft.] 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + laundry and lot [475.918 S.M.] situate on Topnachick Street, Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, the leasehold property of Mr. Dennis Matthews)

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Belize Rural North 11 246/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,401 sq. ft.] 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered entry porch and lot situate on Maskall Village Road, Belize District, the leasehold property of Ms. Sherett Brackett & Mr. Ammon Brackett) 12. Lot No. 164 Neal Pen Road, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Queen Square West 45 1406 (Being a two storey concrete house [2430 sq. ft.] (each floor) 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [301.016 S.M.] situate at No. 164 Neal Pen Road, Belize City, the freehold property of Ms. Sharon Burgess) 13. Parcel No. 466 West Canal Street, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 466 (Being three storey concrete structure [5,400 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: Warehouse; First Floor: 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen; Second Floor: 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [291.246 S.M.] situate on West Canal Street, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Perez Hardware Store/Mr. Orlando Perez).

14. Lot No. 100 Hattieville, Belize District: (The freehold property of Ms. Eglah Arnold) ****************************Cayo District Properties**************************** At No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City on Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 6:00 pm: 1. Parcel No. 2427/1 Ontario Village, Cayo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Society Hall 24 2427/1 (Being a bungalow concrete structure with [1,218 sq. ft.] - 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and laundry room situated in Ontario Village being the leasehold property of Mr. Humberto & Mrs. Shelmadine Patt) 2. Parcel No. 2503 Shawville, Kontiki Area, San Ignacio, Cayo District:

Lot No. 259 Maxboro, Sandhill Village, Belize District: (The leasehold property of Mr. Rodolfo Gutierrez) 6. Lot No. 152 Belize American Site, Hattieville, Belize District: (The freehold property of Mr. Crispin Jeffries) 7. Parcel No. 79 Mitchell Estate Area, Ladyville, Belize District:

5.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Ignacio South 23 2503 (Being Lot containing 464.698 square meters four miles from downtown San Ignacio situated in the Kontiki Area, San Ignacio Town. The freehold property of Mr. Manuel & Mrs. Amy Leiva)

8.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Vista del Mar 16 79/1 (Being an elevated metal/plycem building [1,539 sq. ft.] containing 5 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + Living/Dining/Kitchen and second structure 320 sq. ft. concrete building used as a restaurant and lot [818.542 S.M.] situate in the Mitchell Estate Area, Ladyville, the leasehold property of Mr. Kenroy Cattouse) Lot No. 137 Corner West & Basra Streets, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 436 (Being a two storey concrete building - 25% residential - 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dinng/kitchen & 75% commercial/warehouse - glass windows + tiled floors + office spaces + ½ bathroom + kitchenette; remaining portion - warehouse and lot situate at Lot No. 137 Corner West and Basra Streets, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Tenchtronics Communications Limited) 9. Lot No. 61 Amara Avenue, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Albert/Mesop 45 206 (Being a two storey timber/concrete building - commercial ground floor + residential first floor and lot situate at No. 61 Amara Avenue, Belize City, the freehold property of Messrs. Tenchtronics Communications Limited) 10. Lot No. 323 Maxboro, Sandhill, Belize District: (The leasehold property of Ms. Judith Cruz & Mr. Cedric Cruz) 11. Parcel No. 246 Maskall Village Road, Belize District:

********************Stann Creek & Toledo Districts Properties *********************** In front Messrs. Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. Corner Prince and Main Streets, Punta Gorda, Toledo District on Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 10:00 am: ************************Stann Creek District************************ 1. Lot No. 54 Hummingbird Community Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Armando Coye) 2. Lot No. 53 Hummingbird Community Village, Stann Creek District: (The leasehold property of Mr. Pedro Guerra) 3. Lot No. 38 Sarawee Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Nicholi Fernandez) 4. Lot No. 246 Silk Grass Village Extension, Stann Creek District: (The leasehold property of Mr. Felix Galeana Jr. & Ms. Sarita Bol) 5. Block No. 548 southside Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 9 ½ Stann Creek District: The freehold property of Mr. John McDougal and Ms. Jennifer McDougal) 6. Block No. 553 southside Stann Creek Valley Road, near Mile 9 ½ Stann Creek District: (The freehold properties of Mr. John McDougal and Ms. Jennifer McDougal) 7. Parcel No. 444 Cedar Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 444 (Being a two storey concrete commercial/residential building containing 4092 sq. ft: Ground Floor: commercial space + storage + ½ bathroom; First Floor: 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living + dining + kitchen + porch + balcony + roof access; laundry/utility room and lot [445.85 SM] situate at No. 543 Cedar Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ivan Ramos) 8. Parecl No.657 near the Melinda Road, Dangriga, Stann Creek District

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCEL

Continued on page 18

18

THE BELIZE TIMES

11 MAR

2018

Continued from page 17

9.

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

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 24/1 (Being a elevated concrete dwelling house [1,524 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [371.463 S.M.] situate in Dangriga North Area, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the leasehold property of Ms. Delsia Aranda) 10. Lot No. 109 Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. David Saravia) 11. Lot No. 252 Independence Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Guillermo Pinseau) 12. Block No. 85 Commerce Bight Agricultural Layout, Commerce Bight Village, Stann Creek District: (The leasehold property of Ms. Maria Martinez and Mr. Roque Martinez) 13. Lot No. 5 south of the Stann Creek Valley Road, Hoffman Estate, Pomona, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Santiago Acosta and Ms. Nelia Acosta) 14. Parcel No. 1262 Corner Salmwood Road and Pine Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Dangriga South 31 1262 (Being a elevated concrete dwelling house [1,600 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen + laundry and lot [571.980 S.M.] situate at Corner Salmwood Road and Pine Street, Dangriga, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Leron Cayetano) 15. Lot No. 203 Pomona Village Extension, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Luis A. Perez) 16. Lot No. 28 in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District : (The freehold property of Mr. Alexander Romero) 17. Lot No. 132 situate in Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Eduardo Saravia) 18. Lot No. 1533 Stann Creek Valley Road, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Ms. Angela Lammey) 19. Lot No. 143 situate in Maya Mopan Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Narciso Tush) 20. Lot No. 66B Independence Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Ray C. Ogaldez) 21. Lots Nos. 125 & 64 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Michael Hobbs) 22. Parcel No. 326 Valley Community/Alta Vista Area In, Stann Creek District :

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Valley Community/Alta Vista 31 326 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot 1053.770 S.M. situate in the Valley Community/Alta Vista Area, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Alburn Trapp) 23. Lot No. 18 Southern Highway, Santa Rosa Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Estevan Choc) 24. Lot No. 66 situate in Pomona Village , Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Mr. Gerald Peters) 25. Lot No. 63 situate in Pomona Village (Del Oro Site), Stann Creek District : (The freehold property of Mr. Roy Tillett) 26. Lot No. 713 situate in Independence Village, Stann Creek District: (The freehold property of Ms. Sherrett Muschamp) ************************Toledo District Properties************************* 1. Parcel No. 793 West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 793 (Being a two storey concrete building [5,640 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [668.896 S.M.] situate on West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Aurelio Oliva) 2. 4,743.16 S.Y. Jacinto Village, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. Gerald Williams Sr.) 3. Parcel No. 272 A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 548 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [770.127] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen situate in Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Roland Tun.) 5. 0.64 Acre Jacintoville, Toledo District:

(The freehold property of Messrs. Pete & NJ’s Trucking) Lot No. 4 Big Falls Village, Toledo District: (The leasehold property of Mr. Juan De Dios Poom) 7. Parcel No. 548 West Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District: 6.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 548 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [840 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + covered porch and lot [646.116 S.M.] situate on West Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Glen Enriquez & Mr. Lloyd Enriquez) 8. 0.563 Acre along San Antonio-Chiquibul Road, San Antonio Village, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. Ruben Dario Lopez) 9. Lot No. 169 Forest Home Village, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. Randolph Williams) 10. Parcel No. 389 Gertrude Caliz Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 389 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [936 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [533.33 S.Y.] situate on Gertrude Caliz Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Steve Enendu and Ms. Keisha Zuniga) 11. 1041.510 S.M. San Antonio Village, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. Juan Ich and Mr. Jesus Ich) 12. Lot No. 100 Hopeville Village, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Ms. Maria Roches) 13. Parcel No. 991/2 Corner West & Kiskadee Streets, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 991/2 (Being a two storey multifamily dwelling house [1920 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: 4 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + verandah; First Floor: Rental Units 4 bedrooms (2 of which equipped with private bathrooms) other 2 shared bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot situate corner West & Kiskadee Streets, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Ms. Nora Garay and Mr. Oliver Garay) 14. Block 41 Main road leading to Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. Marcel Jacobs) 15. Lot No. 31 West of Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Ms. Cupertina Teul) 16. Parcel No. 1287 Panpana Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1287 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [1,504 sq. ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [479.020 S.M.] situate on Panpana Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Dennis Williams and Ms. Deborah Westby) 17. Parcel No. 990 Kiskadee Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 990 (Being a two storey concrete dwelling house [2027 sq. ft.] containing 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and lot [767.000 S.M.] situate Kiskadee Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Ana Arzu) 18. Parcel No. 926 Far West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 272 (Being a vacant lot [408.277 S.M.] situate on A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Anne Neal) 4. Parcel No. 548 Punta Gorda, Toldeo District:

Continued on page 19

11 MAR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Continued from page 18 REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 926 (Being and elevated dwelling house [932 sq. ft.] + Shed [449 sq. ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen and lot [533.33 S.Y.] situate on Far West Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Rene Pennell) 19. Lot No. 30 Hopeville near Cattle Landing Village Settlement, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. Alberto Coleman) 20. Lot No. 157 Forest Home Village Extension, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Mr. David Duncan) 21. Lot 2,642.62 S.Y. situate in San Miguel Village in the Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toledo District:

19

Will GOB Reconsider Appeal of Section 53 Ruling?

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Big Falls/Golden Stream 42 577 (Being a two storey concrete building [2,200 sq. ft.] containing Ground Floor: Preparation & Storage Facility; First Floor: 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Small timber & thatch Kitchen and lot 2,642.62 S.Y. situate in San Miguel Village in the Big Falls/Golden Stream Area, Toledo District, the freehold property of Mr. Mariano Kus) 22. Parcel No. 907 North end of Main Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

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

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

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1789/1 (Being an incomplete 2 storey concrete dwelling house, Ground floor 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen; First Floor 30% completed and lot [464.576 S.M.] situate on Santa Maria Street, Indianville Area, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Mr. Antonio Teul) 25. Parcel No.342 corner 6th Street/Lucille Melendez Blvd. and A Street, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 342 (Being a commercial/residential building [2,126 sq. ft.] and lot 311.62 S.Y. situate at the corner 6 th Street/Lucille Melendez Blvd. and A Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo District, the freehold property of Ms. Elizabeth Borland) 26. 50.00 Acres Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District: (The freehold property of Ms. Priscilla Graham and Mr. Dennis Moore) 27. Parcel No. 1812 Sapodilla Street, New Housing Area, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Punta Gorda 42 1812/1 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house 734 sq. ft. containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen] and a second concrete building 360 sq. ft. and lot 464.464 S.M. situate on Sapodilla Street, New Housing Area, Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, the leasehold property of Ms. Marsha Lisbey and Mr. Anthony Lisbey) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH TERMS:KEVIN STRICTLY CASH A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE 223-4488 KEVIN A. CASTILLO E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Facebook: Belize Auctions Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com

Face Book: Belize Auctions

Monday, March 5, 2018 The Court of Appeal has asked the Government of Belize to reconsider whether it truly wants to bring an appeal against the biggest gay rights victory that activist Caleb Orozco has had. That’s after the Roman Catholic Church pulled out of the appeal of the Section 53 judgment of the Supreme Court, which makes it legal for consenting adults to engage in anal sex in the privacy of their own homes.

Readers will remember that in August of 2016, Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin delivered a landmark ruling in Orozco’s favour. Orozco challenged Section 53 of the Criminal Code which made “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” an offense. The activist strongly asserted that this law violated his constitutional rights, and after 3 years of deliberation, the Chief Justice agreed.

That judgment became a lightning rod of controversy because all of the church organizations in Belize asserted that the ruling signalled moral decay. The Barrow Government initially refused to bring any appeal of the case, but the churches maintained sustained public pressure on the Prime Minister to reconsider. Weeks later, Prime Minister Barrow agreed that the Government would bring a very limited appeal of the Chief Justice’s ruling in which he expanded the word “sex” in Section 16 of the constitution to include “sexual orientation”. That small dispute with the ruling allowed the Catholic Church or the Anglican Church to appeal the entire decision, since they were interested parties in the Supreme Court case.

Early after that announcement was made, the Anglican Church stated clearly that they would not participate any further in the litigation. So, that responsibility fell to the Catholic Church; all the other religious organizations that was dissatisfied with the ruling, threw their support behind the Catholics.

Last month it was revealed that the Catholic Church did not file their legal arguments in time for the Court of Appeal’s deadline. Their attorney also asked the Court to be removed as their legal representation in this case. Reports are that the court asked them to state their intention in this case. Their response came on Friday,

March 2, when their new attorney, Phillip Zuniga, wrote to the court and the other litigants saying, “Take notice that the Roman Catholic Church, the Appellant in Civil Appeal Number 31… hereby wholly withdraws its appeal against the Respondent.”

The Court then sought the position of the Government, represented

by Solicitor General Nigel Hawke. He told the court that the Government still intended to have their small dispute with the Supreme Court judgment heard, and that it be decided whether or not the Chief Justice was right to expand “sex” in Section 16 to include “sexual orientation”.

Having heard the position of both the Catholic Church and the Government, Justice Manuel Sosa stated clearly that the court would not wish to expend resources on this limited appeal, since there would be no substantive appeal in the case.

The court invited the Government to reconsider whether or not they wanted to push this appeal since the Church had withdrawn.

After the case, Lisa Shoman, attorney for UNIBAM, told the press, “What the President of the Court of Appeal was communicating to the Solicitor General is that the State should considered very carefully its options as to whether it wishes to proceed, because in the words of the President, one of the principal participants had now left the stage, and that it was virtually the view of the Court that the State stands alone… Courts do not deal with academic matters. There must be a real live issue…The Court has a full docket. The Court has an obligation to manage its scarce resources, as best it can.”

So, at this time, Chief Justice Benjamin’s decision stands; anal sex between consenting adults stays legal. As to the appeal of “sex” to also include “sexual orientation”, that is a separate issue, which does not affect the final victory that Caleb Orozco has gotten. The Sol. Gen. will report back to the court on the final position. If the Barrow Administration decides to stay the course, then that small appeal will be heard in June. If the Government drops the case, then the Section 53 saga ends completely.

20

THE BELIZE TIMES

11 MAR

2018

(Being SUGAR CANE LANDS: Parcel 306 - 39.983 acres (approx. 8 acres presently with good cane); Parcel 308 - 31.166 acres (approx. 6.5 acres with newly planted cane) [remaining portions both parcels old ratoon sugar cane]. A section of the frontage of Parcel No. 308 has direct access to the Libertad - Buena Vista Road a main thoroughfare between the villages of Buena Vista, Caledonia and Libertad. Parcel No. 306 is along secondary farm road both parcels approx. 6.5 kilometers south of the old Libertad factory, the freehold properties of Messrs. Chico's Co. Ltd.) 7. Parcel No. 244 Caledonia Village, Corozal District:

PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Corozal & Orange Walk Districts; San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Ladyville, Belize District: PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

& Orange Walk Districts; San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Ladyville, Belize District:

BY Corozal ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A.

BY ORDER of Castillo the Mortgagees, Messrs.

The sell Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneer properties Kevin A. Castillo will will the following at locations, dates and times below listed: sell the following properties at locations, dates and times below listed: A.) COROZAL DISTRICT & ORANGE WALK DISTRICT: At UNIT 4, Corner Belize/Corozal and San Antonio Roads, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District on Monday 19th March 2018 at 2:00 pm: 1.

Parcel No. 1290 San Felipe Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District: 8.

2.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Ann Gabourel 4 1290 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [34 ft. X 36 ft.] containing 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + front, side & back porches and lot [447.22 sq. yds.] situate on San Felipe Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Lilia Constantino) Parcel No. 2923 off the San Antonio Road, Orange Walk District:

9.

3.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Caledonia Village 1 244 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [30 ft. X 59 ft.] containing 4 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + small Store Room + Laundry Shed 15 ft. X 15 ft. and lot [1,378.19 square meters or 1,648.31 square yards] situate in Caledonia Village, Corozal District, the freehold properties of Messrs. Chico's Co. Ltd.) Parcel No. 770 corner 7th Avenue and 6th Street South, Corozal Town, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Corozal Central 1 770 th (Being concrete commercial building and lot situate at corner 7 Avenue and 6th Street South, Corozal Town, Corozal District, the freehold property of Mr. Ricardo Gomez) Parcel No. 525 Santa Elena Commercial Freezone, Santa Elena, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Ann Gabourel 4 2923 (Being a vacant lot [1154.802 S.M.] situate off the San Antonio Road, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Lilia Novelo) Parcel No. 3245 off May Plum Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Santa Elena 1 525/1 (Being a vacant lot containing 881.79 S.Y. situate inside the Santa Elena Commercial Freezone, Santa Elena, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mr. Eudaldo Santiago Briceno) 10. Parcel No. 526 Santa Elena Commercial Freezone, Santa Elena, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Orange Walk Town

4.

BLOCK 4

PARCEL 3245

(Being an elevated metal/timber dwelling house (16 ft. X 20 ft.) and lot [555.50] square yards situate off May Plum Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Mr. Joseph Jacobs and Ms. Marlita Jacobs)

Parcel No. 38 corner Cactus Street & Oleander Avenue, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District: REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Santa Elena 1 526/1 (Being a vacant lot containing 614.33 S.Y. situate inside the Santa Elena Commercial Freezone, Santa Elena, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mr. Graciano Briceno) 11. Parcel No. 2756 Unity Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 38 (Being a concrete dwelling house elevated 2.5 feet above grade measuring first [44 ft. X 34 ft.] + 13 ft. X 17 ft.+ garage 19 ft. X 21 ft.+ laundry/storeroom13 ft. X 19 ft.+ recreation den 13 ft. X 19 ft. containing Master Bedroom/Bathroom/Walk-in-Closet + 2 other Bedrooms with shared Bathroom + Small Office + Living/Dining/Kitchen+Porch [6 ft. X 44 ft. and lot [1950.70 square meters or 2333.04 square yards] situate at corner Cactus Street & Oleander Avenue, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Carl Michael Meggs)

5. Parcels Nos. 262 & 265 Ramonal Zapote, S.E. Registration Section, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 2756 (Being an elevated timber dwelling house [14 ft. X 35 ft. + addition 15ft. X 29 ft.] and lot [547.690 S.M.] situate on Unity Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Ms. Eulocadia Magana).

12. Parcel No. 24 San Jose Palmar Village, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Ramonal Zapote/S.E. 1 262 & 265 (Being SUGAR CANE LANDS: Parcel 262- 10.00 acres; Parcel 265 - 10.00 acres both parcels old sugar cane fields situate approx. 1.6 kilometers west of the Buena Vista-Libertad Road and 1.8 kilometers east of the Phillip Goldson Highway, Corozal District, the freehold properties of Messrs. Chico's Co. Ltd.) 6. Parcels Nos. 306 & 308 Libertad Rural Registration Section, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Libertad Rural

BLOCK 1

PARCELS 306 & 308

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

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

(Being SUGAR CANE LANDS: Parcel 306 - 39.983 acres (approx. 8 acres presently with good cane); Parcel 308 - 31.166 acres (approx. 6.5 acres with newly planted cane) [remaining portions both parcels old ratoon sugar cane]. A section of the frontage of Parcel No. 308 has direct access to the Libertad - Buena Vista Road a main thoroughfare between the villages of Buena Vista, Caledonia and Libertad. Parcel No. 306 is along secondary farm road both parcels approx. 6.5 kilometers south of the old Libertad factory, the freehold properties of Messrs. Chico's Co. Ltd.) 7. Parcel No. 244 Caledonia Village, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION

BLOCK

PARCELS

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 1189 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [24 ft. X 26 ft. + bathroom addition 8 ft. X 8 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry/open ended shed 8 ft. X 16 ft. + block wall storeroom Continued on page 21 5 ft. X 8 ft. and lot [371.988 S.M. or 444.90 S.Y.] situate in an Alley of San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Gilbert Bernard Jr.).

11 MAR Continued from page 20

4.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Orange Walk Town 4 1189 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [24 ft. X 26 ft. + bathroom addition 8 ft. X 8 ft.] containing 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + living/dining/kitchen + laundry/open ended shed 8 ft. X 16 ft. + block wall storeroom 5 ft. X 8 ft. and lot [371.988 S.M. or 444.90 S.Y.] situate in an Alley of San Francisco Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Gilbert Bernard Jr.).

14. Parcel No. 754 San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

(Photograph 2014) ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 26 (26.50 acres) and Block No. 27 (18.20 acres) situate at Washing Tree Area, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1143 of 2000 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 11143 of 2000 dated January 1 st 2001 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon being the freehold properties of Mr. Luke Espat; ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 17 containing 27.85 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1232 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1232 of 2005 dated 3 rd February 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and

2.

8.

21

BLOCK PARCELS 16 13,175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 193, 194, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 & 213 (Being twenty three vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision, the freehold properties of Mr. Louis Leslie) Crocland Adventure & Eco Park

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

No. 31 [637.21 S.Y.] + a 10 ft. elevated concrete dwelling house (30 ft. x 51 ft.) and lot No. 32 [644.22 S.Y.] situate on the road parallel and east of Mirage Road between the Phillip Goldson Highway and Perez Road in the Village of Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold properties of Mr. Kirk Hall) Nine Lots (9) Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Jose Palmar 4 754 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [26 ft. X 26 ft.] and lot [1045.113 square meters or 1249.96 square yards] situate in San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Walter Tejeda & Ms. Iris Lovina Tejada) Parcel No. 120 Phillip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

3.

BLOCK 16

PARCELS 61, 85, 110, 154, 157, 171, 172, 173 (Being nine vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision containing the following sizes: Parcel 61643.85 Square Yards, Parcel 85 - 432.46 Square Yards, Parcel 110 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 154 472.80 Square Yards, Parcel 157 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 171 - 521.96 Square Yards, Parcel 172 472.79 Square Yards, Parcel 173 - 538.24 Square Yards, the freehold properties of Mr. Antonio Novelo) Twenty three (23) Lots Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

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

15. Parcels Nos. 21, 42 & 280 Libertad Registration Section, Corozal District:

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

4.

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS Libertad 1 21, 42 & 280 (Being SUGAR CANE LANDS: Parcel 21 - 37.29 acres [33 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 1.7 kilometers west of Libertad-Buena Vista Road, Corozal District; Parcel 42 - 20.79 acres [14 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 1.5 kilometers southwest of Libertad Village, Corozal District; Parcel 232 - 42 acres [16 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 1.8 kilometers south of Libertad Village on the main Buena Vista-Libertad Road with electricity accessibility, Corozal District ; Parcel 280 - 19.99 acres [19.99 ACRES cultivated with sugar cane] situate 240 meters west of the Libertad-Buena Vista Road and approximately 7 kilometers south of Libertad Village, Corozal District, the freehold properties of Mr. Leonard Folgarait) B.) LADYVILLE, SIBUN BIGHT, WASHING TREE, VISTA DEL MAR, BELIZE DISTRICT: At No. 170 Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize District on Monday19th March 2018 at 4:30 pm: 1. Lots Nos. 31 & 32 on a road between Phillip Goldson Highway & Perez Road, Ladyville, Belize District:

2.

(ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situate in Ladyville in the Belize District being Lot No. 31 containing 637.21 square yards and Lot No. 32 containing 644.22 square yards TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being theron. (Being the following: a small concrete building (7 ft. x 10 ft.) and lot No. 31 [637.21 S.Y.] + a 10 ft. elevated concrete dwelling house (30 ft. x 51 ft.) and lot No. 32 [644.22 S.Y.] situate on the road parallel and east of Mirage Road between the Phillip Goldson Highway and Perez Road in the Village of Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold properties of Mr. Kirk Hall) Nine Lots (9) Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City: 5.

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

3.

BLOCK PARCELS 16 13,175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 193, 194, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 & 213 (Being twenty three vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision, the freehold properties of Mr. Louis Leslie) Crocland Adventure & Eco Park

(Photograph 2014) ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 26 (26.50 acres) and Block No. 27 (18.20 acres) situate at Washing Tree Area, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1143 of 2000 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 11143 of 2000 dated January 1 st 2001 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon being the freehold properties of Mr. Luke Espat; ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 17 containing 27.85 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1232 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1232 of 2005 dated 3 rd February 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon and ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 18 containing 15.00 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1226 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1226 of 2005 dated 3rd February 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon and ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 19 containing 10.93 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1138 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1138 of 2005 dated 27 th November 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon and ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 22 containing 19.20 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1228 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1228 of 2005 dated 3rd February 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being and ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 23 containing 10.19 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1229 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1229 of 2005 dated 3 rd February 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon and ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Block No. 24 containing 50.94 acres situate at Washing Tree, Black Creek Reserve, Belize District bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1230 of 2005 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1230 of 2005 dated 3rd February 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the freehold properties of Messrs. Belize Crocodile & Reptiles Breeders Ltd.; (Being Crockland Adventure and Eco Park 25 ½ Miles Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize District, the freehold properties of Mr. Luke Espat and Messrs. Belize Crocodile & Reptiles Breeders Limited) Huge vacant Lot - Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District:

BLOCK 16

PARCELS 61, 85, 110, 154, 157, 171, 172, 173 (Being nine vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision containing the following sizes: Parcel 61643.85 Square Yards, Parcel 85 - 432.46 Square Yards, Parcel 110 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 154 472.80 Square Yards, Parcel 157 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 171 - 521.96 Square Yards, Parcel 172 472.79 Square Yards, Parcel 173 - 538.24 Square Yards, the freehold properties of Mr. Antonio Novelo) Twenty three (23) Lots Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Vista del Mar 16 1819 (Being a vacant lot [.97 acre] situate in Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold property of Messrs. Vista del Mar Development Company Limited)

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

4.

BLOCK PARCELS 16 13,175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 193, 194, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 & 213 (Being twenty three vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision, the freehold properties of Mr. Louis Leslie) Crocland Adventure & Eco Park

Continued on page 23

22

THE BELIZE TIMES

11 MAR

2018

Terms of Reference UNICEF Belize Consultant on Adolescent Health and Nutrition Nature of Assignment: UNICEF Consultant on Adolescent Health and Nutrition Location: Belize City, Belize Duration: 11 months Start Date: April 2018 End Date: March 2019 Reporting to: Representative Introduction About UNICEF: UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. It is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.

UNICEF believes that the survival, protection and development of children are universal development imperatives that are integral to human progress. We work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action.

Background of Assignment In Belize, the adolescent population (aged 10-19) account for 20% of the total population (84,000). UNICEF advocates for and supports programme efforts that address the needs and best interests of children from birth through to adolescence. Adolescents are particularly underserved by health programs in Belize. UNICEF has released a new organizational strategy 2018 – 2022, that identifies the 10 to 19 year old age group, or “second decade of life”, as a priority and calls for redoubled effort to improve the health, protection and development of this important demographic.

Critical adolescent health issues in Belize include adolescent pregnancy, mental health support, preventing violence and injury including sexual and gun violence and road traffic accidents, preventing cervical cancer through human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, preventing iron deficiency anemia, HIV, obesity and other non-communicable diseases.

Investing in adolescent health has a significant immediate and long-lasting impact on their health, and that of future generations. UNICEF Belize is therefore committed to advocating for adolescents’ right to health; enhancing government policies to improve adolescent health; strengthening local implementation evidence and delivery of adolescent services and programs; and empowering adolescents through opportunities for meaningful participation and innovation.

Justification: An estimated 11% of adolescent girls aged 15 – 19 years have had a live birth. Teenage mothers are more likely to drop out of school, live in poor housing conditions, and be unemployed or in low-paid employment. Children of teenage mothers are more likely to live in poverty, become involved in crime, and abuse drugs and alcohol. The recent MICS showed that teenage boys are more likely to be out of school than teenage girls in Belize (include data here). Adolescent boys in Belize are also more lilkely to be involved in gang violence or violent activity resulting in conflict with the law. UNICEF therefore promotes programmes for better parenting, quality of education, literacy and retention in schools, education on sexual and reproductive health care, violence prevention and improved access to services for all adolescents in Belize.

In conjunction with WHO and partners, UNICEF globally has supported the development of the global Accelerated Action for Health of Adolescents (AAHA) framework. This framework encourages countries to adopt holistic health policies for adolescents to achieve good sexual and reproductive health outcomes, prevent injuries and violence, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), drug and substance abuse and promote physical activities and healthy lifestyles. Through its current country programme, UNICEF Belize is supporting the Government of Belize to develop and implement a national strategy for adolescent health. A consultant is being sought to work with the UNICEF Belize team to support this multi-sectoral process and related programme priorities.

Purpose of Assignment: UNICEF Country Programme Document (CPD) for Belize, which covers the period 2017-2021, includes the office’s contribution to promoting gender-responsive adolescent health, as well as the support to adolescents through programmes for education, lifelong learning, governance and social inclusion, maternal and child health interventions. A major priority of the CPD is the prevention of violence among adolescents, particularly armed violence, violent discipline and gender-based violence.

The consultant sought for this assignment will lead technical support on behalf of UNICEF towards the development of the national adolescent health strategy, the national norms and standards for adolescent health services, evidence generation to guide implementation of adolescent health programme in Belize, and innovative communication and engagement with adolescents to support this broad work on adolescent health to address the major threats to adolescent health in Belize (adolescent pregnancy, mental health, violence and injury including sexual and gun violence and road traffic accidents, cervical cancer, iron deficiency anemia, HIV, obesity and other non-communicable diseases).

Scope of work (Work assignment) 1.

Strategy Development: a. Work in close collaboration with the Adolescent Health Technical Steering Committee to develop the National Adolescent Health Strategy for Belize. b. Work with MOH and PAHO to coordinate and complete a costing exercise for a minimum package of services for adolescent health based on the One Health tool.

2. Development and testing of norms and standards for adolescent health: a. Work with the Ministry of Health to complete the development of national norms and standards on adolescent health. b. Provide technical support to and document local lessons from the online field test for Global Adolescents Care Standards 3. Operational Research: a. Work with the Ministry of Health and M&E Specialist to develop proposal and support implementation and analysis of study findings to determine the content and evaluate the effectiveness of routine adolescent health check-ups in Belize. b. Develop a proposal for and oversee implementation of an implementation study with the Ministry of Health and M&E Specialist to explore the effectiveness of telemedicine to ensure access for vulnerable adolescents to specialized mental health support services. Findings from this study will inform development of national guidelines for delivery of specialized care in resource-limited settings.

4. Service scale-up: a. Work with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF ECD and Education Officer and PAHO/WHO to implement the recommendation of the MORES assessment on nutrition. b. Work with the Ministry of Health, the UNICEF Social Policy Specialist and the Probitas Foundation to oversee implementation of the lab and diagnostics strengthening project in Stann Creek, Toledo and Corozal districts.

5. Communication and engagement with adolescents: a. Work with the UNICEF Communication Officer to develop creative communication materials on adolescent health to strengthen country office program advocacy for public awareness and establishing partnerships/alliances. b. Work with the national U-Report Consultant on interactive data gathering from adolescents as well as the dissemination of communication assets on adolescent health.

6. Other potential assignments in relation to health and nutrition priorities jointly defined with the supervisor (including heath aspects in relation to the prevention of violence).

Desired background and experience Education: An Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related science is required.

Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, adolescent health and development, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish or a local language is an asset Additional Assets: Knowledge of below: • Maternal, Neonatal and Child Nutrition and Health • Adolescent Health • Nutrition and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Public Health and Nutrition • Educational Interventions in Health and Nutrition Care • Environmental Health and Nutrition • Knowledge of global and regional health and nutrition issues, specifically relating to children and adolescents, and the current trends, methods and approaches Skills required: • Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills; • Fluency in written and spoken English; • Prior working experience with UNICEF is an asset.

Terms of Consultancy • • • • • •

The Consultant will be based at the UNICEF Office in Belize City The consultant will be required to travel in Belize The consultant will be supervised by UNICEF Belize.

The contract duration is 11 months with a tentative start date of April 2018 The Consultant is expected to work a 40-hour week The consultant is required to provide written weekly updates detailed monthly progress reports on the scope of work outlined in these Terms of Reference.

Application Individuals are invited to submit applications at this vacancy link Application attachments: 1. Letter of expression of interest 2. Financial proposal with detailed budget including travel and other expenses.

Deadline for submitting applications is 18 March 2018!

11 MAR

23

THE BELIZE TIMES

2018

Continued from page 21 C.) SAN PEDRO, AMBERGRIS CAYE: At The Belize Bank Limited Parking Lot, Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District on Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 11:00 am: 1. Parcels Nos. 10075 & 10076 Santa Rita Area, north Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCELS San Pedro 7 10075 & 10076 (Being two vacant lots [10075 - 492 S.Y.] and [10076 - 548 S.Y.] situate in the Santa Rita area of North Ambergris Caye in a small subdivision West of the Resort called Belize Legacy, the freehold properties of Messrs. Legacy Group Limited) 2. Parcel No. 2826 west of Marina Road, approx. ½ Kilometer northeast of the Marina Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

THE BELIZE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES, THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND IMMIGRATION INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) International Competitive Bidding (ICB-3) Belize

Solid Waste Management Project, BL-L1021 Loan Number: 3684/OC-BL IFB: 02-2018 REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL San Pedro 7 2826 (Being a vacant lagoon front parcel of land situate west of Marina Road, approx. ½ Kilometer Northeast of the Marina Area in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District containing 689.327 S.M., the freehold property of Mr. Michael Estephan).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION www.

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

1.

This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in UN Development Business, issue no. IDB 08-01/17 of January 3, 2017.

2.

The Government of Belize acting through the Solid Waste Management Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration has received a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank toward the cost of the Solid Waste Management Project II, BL-L1021, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to cover eligible payments under Contract No. 3-2018/2019: Closure of two (2) Dumpsites and Construction of two (2) new transfer station facilities in Punta Gorda and Placencia.

3.

The Solid Waste Management Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Contract No. 3-2018/2019: Closure of two (2) Dumpsites and Construction of two (2) new transfer station facilities in Punta Gorda and Placencia.

The delivery/construction period is 10 months.

4.

This procurement process requires bidders to have the following specific experience and/or capabilities:  experience in works of a similar nature and size (these shall include the construction of industrial type buildings with steel framed systems, earthworks including the construction of access roads and site drainage system or similar, for each of the last five (5) years, and details of work under way or contractually committed; and clients who may be contacted for further information on those contracts;

NOTICE

 qualifications and experience of key site management and technical personnel proposed, including a Contract Manager (Project Manager) with at least 10 years’ experience in the management and supervision in similar building and civil works, a Site Supervisor with at least ten (10) years of proven experience in supervision of similar building and civil works;

Wealth Management Corporation # 139, 604 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given that Wealth Management Corporation has been dissolved as at 3rd March, 2018 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE ARDITA LIMITED # 142,332 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, notice is hereby given that ARDITA LIMITED: a) Is in dissolution b) Commenced dissolution on the 3rd day of March, 2018; and c) KLEANTHIS ONISIFOROU whose address is Petrou Tsirou, Farao Elena 45, Flat 301, Limassol-3076, Cyprus is the Liquidator of the Company.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

 audited financial statements of the bidder, such as profit and loss statements and auditor’s reports for the past five (5) years;  The minimum amount of liquid assets and/or credit facilities net of other contractual commitments of the successful Bidder shall be BZ$500,000.00 of which at least BZ$200,000 must be in cash.

5.

Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Goods and Works financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2349-9, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the policies.

6.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Solid Waste Management Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration, at the address (1) below from 08:30 AM to 4:00PM. 7.

A complete set of Bidding Documents including background information on a Compact Disc (CD) may be obtained free of charge by interested bidders on the submission of a written request at the address (1) below.

8.

Bids must be delivered to the address (1) below at or before April 9, 2018 at 10:00AM. Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened physically on April 9, 2018 at 10:05 AM in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address (2) listed below.

9.

A site visit will be held at the Placencia Dumpsite on March 19, 2018 starting at 10:00AM and at the Punta Gorda Dumpsite on March 20, 2018 starting at 10:00AM. A pre bid meeting will be held at the Placencia Village Council Office on March 19, 2018 at 2:00PM and at the Punta Gorda Town Council Office on March 20, 2018 at 2:00PM. 10.

All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of BZ $20,000.00.

11.

The address (es) referred to above are:

(1) Mrs. Melanie Gladden, Procurement Officer, Solid Waste Management Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration, 3013 Bougainvillea Street, Orchid Garden Area, Belmopan, Belize C.A. Tel (501) 802-1527; email: procurement @ solidwaste.gov.bz (2) Conference Room, Solid Waste Management Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration, 3013 Bougainvillea Street, Orchid Garden Area, Belmopan, Belize C.A.

24

THE BELIZE TIMES

11 MAR

2018