Belize Times March 26, 2023 - LOO's Fiction and Fantasy

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26 MAR

THE BELIZE TIMES

2023

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FICTION & FANTASY WOVEN IN THE MIND OF A HAS-BEEN RAPPER “A tale of fiction and fantasy that could only be woven in the mind of a has been rapper in search of relevance and credibility” – Minister Francis Fonseca As debates go, rebuttal was next after the proposition of the most audacious and forward thinking and no-austerity requesting and progressive Budget in more than three administrations, if not ever. The “Delivering on planBelize 2023-24” budget proposal has been lauded by all corners of economic, journalistic and political circles. This budget was the essence of planBelize and weakness were nowhere to be found. The by-default Leader of the Opposition Shyne Moses Barrow, son of the past failed, incompetent Prime Minister, had his work cut out for him and he did not disappoint. He fell flat on his face and it was not pretty. Barrow had begun to resort to outright lies from as early as his pre-debate rhetoric. But in debates when you blurt out without sources the mere mechanism of a debate will eat you alive. Barrow who had been ushered out of the last House Sitting for disrespect of the Speaker was obviously out of his league. His suit did not help him this time.

His two-hour verbiage was literal garbage. Finding coherence and logic in his ranting is an exercise of futility.

Repeating what he said is exactly what Trumpian-style liars bait you to do. But we will mention the most atrocious of lies. Shyne was so taken aback with the 5 percent unemployment rate that he had to find the platform to hit it. How dare the people of Belize

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International Day of the Forests (21st) and World Water Day (22nd) Observed

PM Listens to Retired Public Officers

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FIRE VICTIM ST. MATTHEW’S SCHOOL GET IMMEDIATE AID Pg. 2

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MoU’s with Wildlife Restoration Centers

MoECST & MIDH US Partners with NICH Lamanai Conservation and Preservation Project

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MARCH WOMEN’S MONTH: #EMBRACEEQUITY

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find employment when he, Shyne Barrow, still cannot find himself a decent job. All jobs Barrow had had have been gifted to him in some way shape or form. He points to PM Briceño and casts doubt unto a man that has seen his days under the hot sun and working as Orange Walkeños do. Shyne lies about anything that he can. He lies about him qualifying for an Honorary Doctorate.

He lies about his Billboard Ratings. He lies about the UDP having attained lower that five percent unemployment rate. Maybe Shyne meant how many of HIS family members who were unemployed under the Barrow administration. That percentage would be as close to zero as Math allows.

Why Shyne has to allude to fiction and bombastic terminological inexactitudes is flagrantly antiBelizean. He liad bad. And then there are about seven people that believe him and try to give his lies some traction. But Shyne is not going anywhere. Even without the 11th amendment, Shyne Barrow has no political future. He might have a 3rd stint with Leadership but that is as far as how he will match his father’s number of maladministrations.

This paper has said it often and we will repeat. Shyne should be given a second chance at life. But first he must accept that he is wrong and wrongly elected. He must then resign and get himself a normal job…City Council has a few openings for street side cleaner. Shyne’s qualifications guarantee him that as a starting position. Then he can work himself up. What a Disney story that would be. People would like to watch that in 2050.

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT FIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS AT ST MATTHEW'S GOVERNMENT SCHOOL 20th March 2023 This morning, Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology was accompanied by Hon. Julius Espat, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Mrs. Dian Maheia, Chief Executive Officer in the MoECST and Ms. Yolanda Góngora, Chief Education Officer, for a visit to St Matthew’s Government School in the Cayo District. On Saturday, March 18, 2023, a fire broke out in the main building located on the school's compound and affected a total of 7 classrooms and adjacent office spaces.

The group toured the affected structure and met with the principal, vice principal and teachers on the way forward for the school. Minister Fonseca expressed his sincere sympathy with the teachers and reassured them of the Ministry's support in the aftermath of the incident.

With a population of 405 students, St. Matthew's Government School is of critical importance to St. Matthew's Village and the surrounding communities. Our Ministry will work in close collaboration with the school, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, and other partners, to ensure its students can promptly, safely and responsibly return to school as soon as possible.

PM Listens to Retired Public Officers

Real Support for Funds Disbursement The Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers were granted a permit to protest at the National Assembly and they used it to the most optimal manner. They got the Prime Minister of Belize to temporarily leave his chair in the House of Representatives and walk out among them and impromptu meet with them.

As has been said often, this is when Prime Minister John Briceño is at his strongest…among the people. And his method did not disappoint…well maybe it did disappoint some who were expecting PM to get a tongue lashing. It was quite the opposite. The crowd in protest was protesting again the Public Sector Workers' Trust. This has UDP-tainted Dean Flowers support all over. During the fight for increments, the retired officers were ignored by the PSU president. But this is no more…they got the attention of the Prime Minister and they were with the PM as much as he was with them.

For context: It has been highly documented that back in 1995 when the Esquivel administration froze the public officers' wages for two years, he gave them 480,000 shares in BTL to make up for it. After that it got complex since the matter of the Trust is currently before the Court of Appeal, which means the government's hands are tied. To be fair, it was complex before it reached the courts….and their might have been vested interest in tying it up even more.

This is 27 years later, the retirees want their dough…and no one can blame them. “Dissolve the trust now, we want

MoU’s with Wildlife Restoration Centers

our money now." …was the basic chant.

Hubert Enriquez wants to: "What we want to see happen initially is that the trustees be recalled, new trustees be named to oversee the resumption of the trust."

Prime Minister John Briceño told the protesting retirees, "You guys can get your money, you need, you're already retired. But unfortunately, it is in the courts, it is in the Court of Appeal so that's why the government will have to wait until we finish that case, now what Minister Usher, the Minister in shared of the public service is telling me that what we can do, we can send in an affidavit in support of what you are requesting .. I just came out to tell you that our government supports you."

Probably most touching was this, “I don't want to die before I get my little bit of money, I really need my money, and I think all of us need it too but I don't want to close these eyes because I want to use it myself, that's what I'm talking about."

The Prime Minister offered the retirees a meeting with them, Minister Henry Charles Usher, and the Attorney General after the Easter holiday.

On March 3rd, 2023, Belize joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Wildlife Day. This year, the day was celebrated under the theme “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation,” which focuses on the need to work across governments, civil society, and the private sector to turn commitment into action. World Wildlife Day celebrates the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.

In commemoration of World Wildlife Day and to mark the occasion, Honourable Orlando Habet, the Minister responsible for wildlife, formalized today our commitment with our partners by signing Memoranda of Understanding with nine wildlife rehabilitation centres operating in Belize.

These are, ACES Wildlife Rescue, Belize Bird Rescue, Belize Raptor Centre, Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic, Belize Zoo, Crocodile Research Collation, Eco-Iguana Corner Foundation,

Green Iguana Conservation Project and Wildtracks.

We recognize and thank

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NO-BRAINERS

he National Budget Debate was in full swing this week. There are many views on economics, finance, resource allocation for education, health and the social safety nets available for those in our most vulnerable sectors. While it is not rocket science, it might as well have been, for all the Leader of the Opposition understood of the proceedings. Frankly, just about the only thing he has learnt is to be heavily guided by the Honourable Speaker of the House. A lesson which was hard taught but well learned. Deputy Prime Minister Hon Cordel Hyde also abruptly brought back the Leader of the Opposition to reality from whatever delirium he was suffering. His blatant use of alternative facts and fabricated statistics was exposed. After insisting that Belize was better under the United Democratic Party and citing fiction instead of facts, he was taken to task by the Deputy Prime Minister. Hon. Cordel Hyde made quick work of setting the record straight and reminding the Leader of the Opposition of his erroneous statements and deliberate falsehoods. In 2019, Belize was in a full-blown recession and facing almost certain devaluation, this was the reality. It seems then that History and Statistics are two more subjects where the Leader of the Opposition's strengths do not lie. Truth be told his better talents lie in comedy and drama judging from the chuckles and sighs of his colleagues sitting next to him and those coming from the gallery.

The Leader of the Opposition knows next to nothing about logistics, transportation, or connectivity. All he knows about highways and roads is that he cannot eat them. He is clueless about the importance of the connectivity of the road infrastructure that crisscrosses this country. He cannot fathom that these roads and highways are responsible for ensuring that farmers and producers in the agriculture sector are able to take their produce to market. Those same streets and roadways enable our exports of cattle, sugar, corn, citrus and other products to make their way to the ports or across the borders. In terms of the labour market, transportation plays an essential role in ensuring that Belizeans can go about their daily activities as well as remain productive by going to work. Of course, the bloated infrastructure project that is the road to Caracol cannot compare to the vital importance of the Phillip Goldson Highway, the George Price Highway or even the municipal and village roads. These roads serve many more Belizean residents than the few not normal Belizeans that own properties on the road to Caracol. Effective resource allocation is about ensuring that we get value for money and also that the money is efficiently used to serve the many and not the few.

Another lesson in resource allocation came from Hon Cordel Hyde when he reminded Belizeans that the time to invest in young people was now, by investing in Education, Sports and social safety nets. He reminded us that one year of high school on average costs about one thousand dollars, but that every inmate the incarceration system holds costs Belizean taxpayers five thousand dollars. Investing in human capital ensures that the vulnerable population have the safety and services they need to help them when the need arises. However, the objective should always be to ensure that people access services only temporarily. Social safety nets are never designed to be permanent because the goal is to ensure that socioeconomic conditions improve and that they are no longer needed. Only devious minds would keep their people dependent on handouts instead of elevating their living and working conditions. These lessons are basically no-brainers; we were so sure that even Shyne would get it.

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OBVIEDAD

l debate sobre el Presupuesto Nacional ha estado en plena ebullición esta semana. Hay muchos puntos de vista sobre economía, finanzas, asignación de recursos a la educación, la sanidad y las redes de seguridad social disponibles para nuestros sectores más vulnerables. Aunque no se trata de ciencia espacial, bien podría haberlo sido por todo lo que el Líder de la Oposición entendió del procedimiento. Francamente, lo único que ha aprendido es a dejarse guiar por el Presidente de la Cámara. Una lección difícil de aprender, pero bien aprendida. El Viceprimer Ministro, Cordel Hyde, también devolvió bruscamente a la realidad al Jefe de la Oposición, fuera cual fuera el delirio que estuviera sufriendo. Su descarado uso de hechos alternativos y estadísticas inventadas quedó al descubierto. Tras insistir en que Belice era mejor con el Partido Unido demócratico y citar ficción en lugar de hechos, el Viceprimer Ministro le tomó la palabra. El Honorable Cordel Hyde se apresuró a dejar las cosas claras y recordar al Líder de la Oposición sus declaraciones erróneas y falsedades deliberadas. En 2019, Belice estaba en plena recesión y se enfrentaba a una devaluación casi segura, esta era la realidad. Parece entonces que la Historia y la Estadística son otras dos materias en las que no radican los puntos fuertes del Líder de la Oposición. A decir verdad, sus mejores talentos residen en la comedia y el drama, a juzgar por las risitas y suspiros de sus colegas sentados en su lado y de los que vienen de la tribuna.

El líder de la oposición no sabe casi nada de logística, transporte ni conectividad. Lo único que sabe de autopistas y carreteras es que no se las puede comer. No tiene ni idea de la importancia de la conectividad de la infraestructura viaria que atraviesa este país. No puede comprender que esas carreteras y autopistas son las responsables de que los agricultores y productores del sector agrario puedan llevar sus productos al mercado. Esas mismas calles y carreteras permiten que nuestras exportaciones de ganado, azúcar, maíz, cítricos y otros productos lleguen a los puertos o crucen las fronteras. En cuanto al mercado laboral, el transporte desempeña un papel esencial para garantizar que los beliceños puedan realizar sus actividades cotidianas y seguir siendo productivos yendo a trabajar. Por supuesto, el inflado proyecto de infraestructuras que es la carretera de Caracol no puede compararse con la importancia vital de la autopista Philip Goldson, la autopista George Price ni incluso las carreteras municipales y de las aldeas. Estas carreteras sirven a muchos más beliceños que los pocos beliceños no normales que poseen propiedades en la carretera de Caracol. La asignación eficaz de los recursos consiste en garantizar que se obtenga una buena relación calidad-precio y que el dinero se utilice eficazmente para servir a muchos y no a unos pocos.

Otra lección sobre la asignación de recursos nos la dio el Honorable Cordel Hyde cuando recordó a los beliceños que el momento de invertir en los jóvenes era ahora, invirtiendo en Educación, Deportes y redes de seguridad social. Nos recordó que un año de colegiatura cuesta en promedio unos mil dólares, pero que cada recluso del sistema penitenciario cuesta a los contribuyentes beliceños cinco mil dólares.

Invertir en capital humano garantiza que la población vulnerable cuente con la seguridad y los servicios necesarios para ayudarla cuando surja la necesidad. Sin embargo, el objetivo debe ser siempre garantizar que las personas accedan a los servicios sólo temporalmente. Las redes de seguridad social nunca se diseñan para ser permanentes porque el objetivo es garantizar que las condiciones socioeconómicas mejoren y que ya no sean necesarias. Sólo las mentes retorcidas mantendrían a su gente dependiente de asistencialismo en lugar de elevar sus condiciones de vida y de trabajo. Estas lecciones son básicamente obvias, estábamos tan seguros de que hasta Shyne las entendería.

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our partners who have pledged their commitment to conserve, rescue, rehabilitate, release and re-wild our wildlife species. Their commitment extends to community outreach and education to promote conservation of wild habitats and wildlife; with the goal to reduce and resolve incidents of human-wildlife conflict.

The Forest Department also awarded one of its rehabilitation partners for their outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. This year, the Forest Department recognized Wildtracks for its outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation.

Since its inception in 1990, as part of its commitment to ending the illegal trade of primates, Wildtracks has responded to numerous wildlife emergencies, rehabilitated 166 primates and returned over 95 primates back to the wild.

The Forest Department continues to support all national efforts to protect and manage wildlife into the future. As human populations grow, people and wildlife increasingly interact and compete for resources which often leads to human-wildlife conflict. Throughout the years, the Forest Department in collaboration with its local partners has responded to such conflict including ‘problem’ jaguars, illegal hunting and poaching of parrots and other game species, and the relocation of ‘problem’ animals such as crocodiles, raccoons and owls.

The Department encourages the public to be guardians of our wildlife and to do our part to preserve natural habitats and forge a closer partnership with nature.

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March 10, 2023 Will the constitutional changes address the insulting level of absenteeism to UDP Barrow from the House sittings? Will it address the open lies uttered by Shyne Barrow in his rant at the budget debate?

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Special Sitting of the House of Representatives Budget 2023-24 Debate

Deputy Prime Minister and Area Representative Lake Independence, Hon Cordel Hyde: “I’m proud of being a part of a government that sees the importance of building homes of dignity for people. 11 thousand house lots are being surveyed for distribution to first-time landowners. This will lift 3% of the Belizean population who will be lifted out of poverty by receiving land assets It costs $1,000 to send a child to school, but it cost $5,000 to send that same to Hattieville, so better we spend the money now”.

Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture Science and Technology, Freetown: “This year again, we are committing another BZ $1 MILLION to the Rural Education Grant Fund – Hungry students cannot learn so we are ensuring that students get a nourishing meal daily while they are at school is key to getting students to come to school and to stay in school. We have established an Inclusion Corner on the 501academy, to support parents of children with special needs. We made sure that providing resources and information is a priority. The best antidote to poverty is educationeducating our people, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes they need to participate fully in the development of the country.”

Hon. Kareem Musa Member, Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Enterprise, Caribbean Shores: “Thanks to the Prime Minister and this new budget there will be another recruit squad of 225 police officers. To combat Cybercrime and Cyberbullying, as 86 Police officers have received scholarships to complete an internationally recognized certification in digital forensics and as first responders to cyber-related crimes. Nation build is not for the faint of heart like Ali, the Belizean Government and more importantly, the Belizean people are battled tested, and ready to continue.”

Hon. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of State of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples' Affairs, Belize Rural Central: “We are working on the economy and the governance of this country with fiscal responsibility, we are offering prudent management, and we are also focusing on business and entrepreneurship while not forgetting the social safety net. It is a privilege to serve, with all my might, heart, soul, and every fiber of my being. This government which I am proud to be a part of.”

Hon. Ramiro Ramirez Area Representative of Corozal SouthWest: “Thanks to PlanBelize and thanks to the Prime Minister in 2 years and 4 months small and medium, and large projects are done, and some going on as we speak right now in Libertad, we put in an extension to the water system. In 13 years under the UPD 1 house was built and that house belong to the former area representative Angel Campos. We have installed over 153 new lights but nuh pick we put it where it needs to go where it’s dark and upgrade the sugar roads.”

Hon. Michel Chebat. Minister of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and E-governance, Cayo North: “This government’s commit-

ment to digital transformation is unwavering and we are determined to build a digital Belize that serves and meets the needs of all our citizens. BEL intends to invest over $500 million over the next four years. This will include the expansion of rural electrification throughout the country. The first digital connection center was launched yesterday, in addition to this over the next six months 11 additional centers will be opened.”

Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, Belize Rural South: "In this issue of sargassum that is plaguing our country, we have launched a test pilot project to capture sargassum on the waters. If it works in San Pedro and Caye Caulker, we'll look at it as a national project. I am proud to report that within two years our ministry has developed the first successful Blue economy policy and strategy."

Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Cayo NorthEast: “Our women CEOs, and of all departments continue to support this government and planBelize. My Ministry has 28% of women in departments high and middle management. I am happy that this budget provides the opportunity to hire more of these educated women to provide equity within our Ministry. “ Hon Michael Espat, Area Representative, Toledo East: “The Minister of Tourism promised me today that he is going to find the necessary financing to do the old bridge going into the Punta Gorda town. The Prime Minister has allocated some monies this week where the mayor and councils will find a contractor to start to pave two areas.”

Hon. Florencio Marin Jr., Minister of National Defence & Border Security, Corozal SouthEast: “Our soldiers, sailors, and civilians have displayed dedication. Our Belize Defence Force is currently in training, we will renovate the Forward Operating Base at the Sarstoon to ensure that we maintain a visible, strong military presence on our border. The ministry is currently in talks with the Ministry of Education to sign an MOU" Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities; and Elections, Political Reform, Religious Affairs, Fort George: “He(Leader of the Opposition) tried to distance himself from his father’s administration but he was forced to admit that he was benefitting from the public trough, or as I said last year, sucking from the spigot of power. All the members of the other side either sat at the table or on the periphery of the table as the country sank into financial ruin. They turned a blind eye to the pain and suffering caused by the misdeeds and corruption and national robbery of the past administration. He was going to present and alternative budget…the country is still waiting."

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US Partners with NICH Lamanai Conservation and Preservation Project

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2020 Orange Walk – U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan joined Minister of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology Hon. Francis Fonseca for the opening ceremony of the Lamanai Conservation and Preservation Project held today at the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve. The project will enable the conservation and preservation of the High Temple, Mask Temple, ball court plaza, and other ancient structures at Lamanai, one of Belize’s most frequently visited Mayan archaeological sites. This project was made possible by an Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant worth USD $177,188 to the Institute of Archaeology at National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology.

Ambassador Kwan emphasized, “We are proud to award an Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation grant to NICH to restore the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve in Belize.

This project is the largest and most ambitious joint project that the United States has ever taken on with the Government of Belize to preserve Belize's ancient and irreplaceable cultural heritage.”

NICH has been the recipient of six previous AFCP grants, the first of which was awarded in 2003 and the last of which was awarded in 2012. The current grant to restore Lamanai is the largest AFCP grant ever funded by the United States in Belize, nearly three times more than the previous largest AFCP grant to NICH awarded in 2009, worth USD $60,900. The AFCP grant is coordinated by U.S. Embassy Belmopan’s Public Affairs Office.

Belize’s eligibility for AFCP grants is made possible through the Cultural Property Agreement between Belize and the United States to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural materials, which was signed by both countries in 2013 with subsequent five-year renewals in 2018 and most recently on February 23, 2023.

The AFCP was established by U.S. Congress in the fall of 2000. It awards grants for the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional expression, such as music and language. As of September 2021, the fund has provided support for more than 1,100 projects to preserve cultural heritage in more than 130 countries.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, FACILITY MANAGEMENT

The Central Bank invites qualified individuals to join its Administration Department.

The Assistant Manager, Facility Management is responsible for the leadership and management of the Facilities Management Unit (FMU) and reports to the Manager, Administration. The FMU is responsible for providing complete operations and maintenance service support to ensure that the Central Bank’s facility is operated at peak performance; the building and grounds are kept in immaculate condition; and the working environment is comfortable, safe, and healthy and is conducive to high productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Develops, implements, maintains, and oversees a comprehensive Operating and Maintenance Program in line with international standards and best practices.

Develops, implements, and maintains Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

Plans for future development in line with strategic business objectives.

Prepares, negotiates and oversees the performance of service contracts for the maintenance of the facility.

Plans and oversees Energy Management efforts and provides monthly reports on energy and water utilization.

Establishes and maintains files of as-built, schematic and engineering drawings of plant facilities, including specifications, operations and maintenance manuals.

Oversees the maintenance, modification, and upgrade of computerized systems, such as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and building management system (BMS) and any other automated system deemed necessary to improve efficiency.

Leads and coordinates projects involving spatial requirements, including re-organization of current premises, facility expansion, and identification of new premises and/or new construction.

Participates actively in Business Continuity Planning to ensure quick recovery and resumption of critical business function.

Responds appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and be accessible on a 24-hour basis.

The applicants should possess the following: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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Master's degree in Facilities Management or any of the following engineering disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with at least four (4) years of industry experience in a management and/or maintenance field; or Master's degree in Management (MBA) and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with at least five (5) years of industry experience; or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or Facilities Management with at least six (6) years of industry experience in management and/or mechanical, electrical, or civil maintenance and/or installation. A certificate or experience in Facilities Management would be an asset.

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Strong mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to deliver quality work, and keep informed of the latest trends and developments in the discipline; Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Standards and safe workplace practices, facilities management including civil, mechanical, and electrical applications, plumbing and air conditioning and building compliance codes; Proficient in software applications, including CADD software, CMMS, and Microsoft Suite; Proficient in strategic management and project management; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and detailed layout drawings.

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Communications & Interpersonal Skills, Results Orientation, Flexibility/Adaptability, Leadership, Decision Making/ProblemSolving, Empowering and Developing Others, Project Management

Submit the following documents by Wednesday, 12 April 2023:

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CBB Employment Application Form (Available online) Curriculum Vitae Three (3) current references (one must be from a previous employer) Certified copies of university transcripts, degrees, and any other personal certificates

Applications should be addressed to: Manager, Human Resources Department Central Bank of Belize P O Box 852 or Gabourel Lane Belize City, BELIZE

Ref: Assistant Manager, Facility Management- Administration Department Email: hr@centralbank.org.bz or online at www.centralbank.org.bz (All applications will be held in strict confidence.)

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THE BELIZE TIMES 2023 International Day of Forests "HEALTHY FORESTS FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE”

Belize led by the Forest Department joined the world in commemorating International Day of Forests 2023. In 2012, the United Nations Assembly declared March 21st as the International Day of Forests with the objective to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

This year’s theme, “Healthy Forests for Healthy People,” brings awareness to forests and how much our forests contribute to our health.

Forests also provide countless important health benefits, such as fresh air, clean water and aesthetically pleasing sceneries and landscapes. Healthy forests and a healthy environment are directly linked to healthier lives.

Over the past 100 years, Belize has invested significantly in protecting and managing its natural capital for the benefit of Belizeans. It boasts 60.9% of forest cover with a 0.75% deforestation rate. Our forests, which include our protected natural areas, wetlands and mangroves, contribute over 20% to Belize’s GDP. Our people have an inextricable link to forests for traditional medicine, cultural and spiritual practices and serve as stewards of our forest resources. We can all

World Water Day 2023 “Accelerating Change.”

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining, and its partner agencies joined the world in celebrating World Water Day. World Water Day is a United Nations Observance every year on March 22. It started in 1993 and celebrates water while raising awareness of the billions of people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water Day is to inspire action toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Accelerating Change.”

It focuses on taking action on an individual, community, national and international basis to protect water resources. Accelerating change will require that everyone takes specific and deliberate steps. This World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Water affects everyone; it is important to take action also, as families, schools, and communities can make a difference by changing how water is used, consumed, and managed.

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continue doing our part in practicing the sustainable use of our forest resources to ensure our livelihoods and the health of the forests and ourselves.

This year, the Forest Department carried out competitions, symposia, public awareness, fairs, and tree-planting activities to raise awareness of the importance of forests and their value to our health.

The Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister responsible for Forests, and Hon. Abelardo Jose Mai, Minister responsible for Agriculture, participated in tree-planting activities with students at Our Lady of Guadalupe High School, Methodist High School and Comprehensive High School in Belmopan.

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This International Day of Forests, and every day, everyone is encouraged to undertake tree planting and reforestation activities to

increase the resilience, productivity, and health of the forest ecosystem "Healthy Forests for Healthy People.”

Every Tree Counts!

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STAY TUNED FOR BOWEN & BOWEN NATIONAL SPELLING BEE FINALS Anticipation is building

Excitement is definitely in the air for the eighty students moving on to the Spelling Bee District Finals after advancing from zone eliminations. The District Finals are scheduled for April 18 – 28, 2023, and will determine the twelve students who will compete in the finals at Countryside Park, Spanish Lookout on June 2, 2023.

All competitors have received the general list of words to prepare. Everyone can access the list on 501 Academy at National Spelling Bee – 501academy.

Students and their schools can win additional prizes in the banner and essay competitions under the theme “Magic Happens When We Spell Together.” The winners of these will be announced at the Finals.

Winners of the Bowen & Bowen National Spelling Bee will be awarded scholarships to further their education, along with many other sensational prizes.

Supporters and the public can join in the fun via the live broadcasts:  District Finals on LOVE FM Radio on April 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28.  Finals on LOVE FM radio and live streaming on LOVE FM Facebook page on June 2.

The 2023 National Spelling Bee is made possible through the partnership of Bowen & Bowen with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology and the support of co-sponsors, including Benny’s Enterprises Ltd, Heritage Bank Ltd, Digi Belize, RSV Limited, and Hodder Education. ### Bowen & Bowen, Ltd was established in 1932 by Belizeans and for Belizeans. Its mission, Pursuing Excellence for a Stronger Belize, has driven the creation of an innovative, customer-centric organization whose family of employees is its greatest strength. Bowen & Bowen encompasses an array of subsidiaries in food, beverage, transportation, hospitality, and other sectors, develops Belize ethically and responsibly, and provides opportunities for all Belizeans.

Media Contact: Vanessa Bowman, Brand Coordinator P: +501 227-7031; E: vbowman@bowen.bz

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World Water Day 2023 Continued from page 9 clean-ups of local rivers, lakes, wetlands, and beaches; and planting a tree or creating a rain garden. These are natural solutions to reduce the risk of flooding. Belize is a country considered to be rich in water resources.

However, like many other low-lying coastal nations, Belize is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, being exposed to the risk of rising sea levels that threaten the country’s water resources.

To celebrate this year’s World Water Day, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Mining and its partners engaged in several activities to bring awareness and empowerment to the Belizean population to help accelerate change to save water resources. These activities were: 1. Media appearances on morning talk shows countrywide 2. The World Water Day Award 3. A radio trivia challenge on Love FM 4. Water Summit 2023 at the Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel 5. World Water Day Fair at The Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel Members of the World Water Day Planning Committee and sponsors include the National Hydrological Service in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mining, and Petroleum; Ministry of Health & Wellness; Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government; Department of the Environment in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management; Public Utilities Commission; Belize Water Services Limited; FORTIS BELIZE; the University of Belize; and RW Water Solutions.

Belize Broadcasting Authority

March 14, 2023 The Belize Broadcasting Authority hereby reminds media houses of its essential role it plays in the society. The majority of information is delivered to the public by the media.

This aids in learning, understanding, and staying connected to other people and to the world in general.

It is therefore vital that our local media be vigilant and responsible in delivering of information to the wider populace.

In any case, the BBA calls for ALL Media houses to cease and desist from disseminating information that: discloses the names of victims of Domestic Violence (DV), Gender Based Violence (GBV) and from using derogatory words that are offensive, disrespectful and discriminatory.

The Broadcasting Authority hereby reminds operators to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Broadcasting & Television Act CAP. 227 Laws of Belize.

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is committed to protecting Belize’s water resources from pollution and using it sustainably to balance the needs of people and the planet. This World Water Day, the ministry urges everyone to take some time to reflect on what they can do on an individual basis to protect and preserve water. The ministry recognizes that dysfunction throughout the water cycle is undermining progress on all major global issues, from health to hunger, gender equality to jobs, education to industry, and disaster to peace.

Therefore, the ministry encourages rapid and transformative change on the part of everyone. Every action – no matter how small – will make a difference.

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2023

Profound Experiences in Britain

By Hon. Gilroy Usher, Port Loyola “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”

–Saint Augustine Yours truly Hon. Gilroy Usher Area Representative for Port Loyola and Minister of State for Youth, Sports, and Transport and UDP Senator Beverly Williams were given the opportunity to represent Belize at the 71st Westminster Seminar for Commonwealth countries in London, Britain. The event was from Monday March 13, 2023 to Friday March 17, 2023. The Commonwealth consist of fifty-six countries.

The vast majority were former British colonies, while the few remainder are still British controlled territories. The Head of the Commonwealth is Prince Charles slated to be crowned as King Charles III. The focus of the seminar, which had more than seventy parliamentarians and other delegates was effective parliaments. Sessions included the role of parliamentarians and parliamentary officials, ethics and standards, engagement with the media, diversity and inclusion, visit to par-

liament for a Prime Minister’s Question & Answer session, and actual constituency visits with members of parliament. The representation made possible my first trip to Britain, the mother country of Belize. In the 1600’s my ancestors were brought to Belize then British Honduras from Africa as slaves to cut logwood and mahogany for the ancestors of the British people.

Throughout my life, I have heard that the massive amount of natural wealth that the British extracted freely from Belize by totally denying our ancestors their fundamental rights as human beings for centuries, played a major role in making Britain one the most developed countries in the world.

I am thankful for Britain’s contribution to the development of post-slavery Belize. However, I will not shy from saying that the evidence of Britain’s unjust enrichment with the natural resources of its former colonies with slave labour was visible wherever I travelled in the

country. The massive public buildings with the latest niceties ;the large and luxurious official residence of the Prime Minister as well as that of the Speaker of the House of Commons which is like the House of Representatives; the massive railway system; public transportation with all modern buses ;the huge welfare system, and miles of long fully paved streets all around as well as many other things are evidence of tremendous development by the mother land through exploitation of the people

11 and natural resources of the countries it colonized for centuries.

To the dismay of a few delegates at the seminar, but in pursuit of justice from the powerful for the poor, I asked the question below which got the hall filled with discussion in support of reparation for slavery.

“With Britain as Head of the Commonwealth and yourself Rt. Hon. David Lammy member UK House of Commons for the Labour Party and first black Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, what will it take for the British government to recognize that it should apologize for its role in slavery and pay compensation in cash or with specific programs to Commonwealth countries including Belize from which it extracted tremendous wealth with the ancestors of their people as slaves?

My experience with four royalties and a number of delegates at the seminar will remain with me for life. (To be continued next week)

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Belize Congratulates CCCCC on its Re-accreditation to GCF The Ministry of Economic Development congratulates the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) on its re-accreditation to the Green Clime Fund (GCF), which was approved at the GCF’s 35th Board of Directors Meeting from March 13-16, 2023, in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea.

On January 23, 2018, the CCCCC was accredited by the GCF as a Regional Direct Access Entity for a fiveyear term, which ended on January 22, 2023. They were given the mandate and mechanism to coordinate climate action in the region, which includes the Regional Framework for Achieving Development Resilience to Climate Change and its implementation plan.

The objective is to develop national and regional projects that are lucrative and consistent with national priorities, the Regional Framework, GCF strategic results area and investment criteria, and the Sustainable Development Goals (specifically Goal 13) by utilizing a bottom-up approach.

As an accredited entity, the CCCCC assists government departments and agencies, as well as private sector agencies in CARICOM member states, in accessing GCF funds for climate adaptation and mitigation project grants of up to US$50 million per project. The CCCCC can implement projects with a moderate environment and social risk of up to Category B. Through its dedicated Programme Development and Management Unit (PDMU), the CCCCC is mobilizing resources for the development and implementation of Readiness and Preparatory Support projects and full funding proposals.

Having completed that first accreditation term, the CCCCC submitted its application for re-accreditation to the GCF on July 4, 2022, under the same parameters as its previous accreditation.

Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Economic Development and National Designated Authority to the GCF, extends his gratitude to the CCCCC for its continuous support in addressing climate change impacts in Belize, and in the entire Caribbean region, through projects and project support such as: • Belize’s NDA Strengthening and Development of Strategic Frameworks with a total GCF grant financing of US$300,000; • Building Capacity for a Regional Approach to Climate Action in the Caribbean: Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, with a total GCF grant financing of US$1,800,000; • Belize Renewal Energy Project - Driving Economic Growth and Development through Transformation of the Energy Sector, with a total financing of US$694,000; • Building the Adaptive Capacity of Sugarcane Farmers in Northern Belize with a total financing of US$600,000; and • Enhancing Climate Risk Management in the Upper Regions of the Belize River Watershed with a total financing of US$650,000.

The CCCCC has also assisted Belize

in the development of readiness proposals, a national adaptation plan project for the water sector, and a project preparation funding proposal.

The CCCCC is currently working on new climate-resilience initiatives for Ambergris Caye.

As such, Dr. Martinez again expresses his appreciation to the CCCCC, its dedicated team and all partners involved in this accomplishment. The Ministry of Economic Development is proud to partner with the CCCCC and will continue to support initiatives that meet Belize’s national and regional climate change targets.

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Women Parliamentarians celebrate International Women's Month: #EmbraceEquity

Wednesday, 9th March 2023- This March, as we #EmbraceEquity, the Belize Women's Parliamentarian Caucus calls on all Belizeans to embrace their individual role in creating a gender equal world.

Today, Belizean women and girls have unprecedented access to education, healthcare and creative expression. This has strengthened families, our communities and our nation as a whole. But today, Belizean women and girls also continue to face overt and insidious bias, stereotypes and discrimination. This reality continues to undermine, deter and block equitable access to those same basic human rights that help to make Belize strong.

By embracing equity, we embrace the truth that equal opportunities aren't enough. It's up to all of us to deliver true inclusion by embracing equity-based solutions which take into account the diverse lived experiences of individuals and their communities and adapting services and policies to meet the differences. The Belize Women's Parliamentarian Caucus reiterates our commitment to national interest by ensuring laws, regulations and policies meet equity thresholds.

Through collaborative cooperation as citizens, public agencies, private sector and academia, we can strengthen existing equitable practices and chart new ways forward. We can, and must, work together to create a world where our differences and our contributions are celebrated. We can create a Belize that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Gender parity strengthens all and it starts with each of us.

Throughout this month, there are several activities designed to raise awareness about discrimination and highlight the actions we need to take to drive gender parity. By showing up, getting involved and by lending our voices to support and amplify these activities, we will help to forge women's equity.

Happy International Women's Day.

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COUNTRYWIDE PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

San Estevan Village, San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District; Roaring Creek, Cayo District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales are currently running until 31st May 2023. The first Public Auction Sale will expire 3rd April 2023 and if necessary, thereafter, fortnightly on the dates and times listed on the website until this property is sold.

1. Parcel No. 353 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District: (Being concrete Bungalow dwelling house [approx. 1,332 sq. ft.] containing - 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + living/dining/kitchen and small concrete building used as laundry + storeroom [approx.

362 sq. ft.] TOGETHER with Lot [698.416 S.M.] REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL situate in the Village of San Estevan in the Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Baltesar San Estevan 1 353 Medina.)

Thefreehold property of Mr. Baltesar Medina.

2. Parcel No. 1071 San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District: (Being a vacant lot [4046.86 S.M.] situate in San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Dennis Peralta)

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PARCEL

San Jose Palmar

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1071

The freehold property of Mr. Dennis Peralta

3. Parcel No. 3760 Southwest section of Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District: (Being a vacant lot [812.812 S.M.] situate in the southwest section of Roaring Creek Village near Camalote Village, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Larry Leslie)

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“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE” TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223-4488

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Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) is in the process of reviewing its Security Services needs and, as a result, is preparing to request tenders for all or any portion of the following Security Guard Service locations for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with the option to extend to September 31, 2024.

• All BWS offices/facilities countrywide Interested contractors must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. As a minimum, the following information must be provided as part of this Pre-Qualification of Bidders process: 1. Introduction a. Background and company information (registration, licenses, contacts, etc.) b. Principal owners/shareholders c. CV of management staff d. Principal place of business e. Include 4 or 5 references 2. Services a. List of security services provided b. List areas of speciality c. List the areas where services are currently offered

3. Equipment a. List the basic types of equipment used 4. Recruiting guidelines a. Recruiting guidelines i. Education & relevant skills required ii. Screening process b. Employee Training i. Methodology & type c. Supervision of employees i. Methodology/protocol

Pre-Qualification packages must be delivered in-person (hardcopy) or via email to the address specified below no later than Wednesday 5th April, 2023 at 10:00am. Contractors will be shortlisted based on their responsiveness to the information requested above, after which, shortlisted contractors will be issued Tender Packages with further instructions and additional details on the scope of services by April 14, 2023.

The freehold property of Mr. Larry Leslie

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PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR SUPPLY OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES – COUNTRYWIDE

Additional information on this request for Pre-Qualification of Bidders, including a complete list of “All BWS office/facilities countrywide”, must be requested in writing to rce@bwsl.com.bz.

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Belize Water Services Ltd

Attn: Resident Consultant Engineer P.O. Box 150, 7 Central American Boulevard, Belize City, Belize Telephone: 222-5155 Email: rce@bwsl.com.bz

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TENDER Uniformed Security Services Belize Electricity Limited Compounds

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BEL invites tenders for Uniformed Security Services for the period May 2023 - December 2025 at the below locations: 1. Corporate Headquarters located at 2½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Belize City.

2. Belize City Power Station located at 1 Magazine Road, Belize City.

3. Ladyville Storage Facilities located next to the Phillip Goldson International Airport on Airport Road, Ladyville.

Belize Electricity Limited is the primary distributor and the only licensed public provider of electricity in Belize. Our Mission is to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable energy solutions to enhance the quality of life and the productivity of enterprise and to support national development.

The bidding documents, which outline all the duties and responsibilities of the contract, and dates are available on BEL’s website at www.bel.com.bz/Tender.aspx Submit bids via email to bidsubmittal@bel.com.bz no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Request access to the virtual pre-bid meeting by sending an email to bidboxrequest@bel.com.bz.

The subject of the email to attend the virtual pre-bid meeting and to submit tenders should include the bid number and the name of the tender located on the respective bid forms.

For more information or queries, send email to bidboxrequest@bel.com.bz Cost incurred for preparation of the tender document is the sole responsibility of the bidder.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

View details at www.bel.com.bz

Submit application letter and resume to career.opportunities@bel.com.bz

by Friday, March 31, 2023

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2023

Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading Project – Opening of Tumbaito Realignment, Miles 87 - 89 The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) informs the General Public that the new road at the Tumbaito section of the Phillip Goldson Highway at mile 88 is now officially opened.

Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution and follow all traffic signs and signals to ensure their safety as well as that of the contractor's staff. Motorists are also advised to be aware of loose gravel on the roadway for about 1.2km as works are still ongoing between miles 87 & 89.

The MIDH appreciates the patience and understanding of the public as it undertakes these works and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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LOST BOAT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE: Notice is hereby given that Marcos McKenzie , of Sittee River Village, Stann Creek District, owner of a fiberglass yacht, namely “Country Luxury” bearing registration number SC0076 is declaring the lost of his boat registration certificate.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES

SERVICE CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) invites applicants to submit proposals for a service contract to conduct a legal review of existing legislation, policies and other legal documents that support Belize’s current health system.

Duration of contract: Contractor Profile:

Notice is hereby given that Judith Gonzalez is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “LA 53” located at # 53 Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Minor Hernandez is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “La Mestixa Fast Food & Cafe” located in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Blanca Ordaz is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Tipsy Restaurant & Lounge located on Tangerine Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that HuiChan Chen Du is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar” located at # 5 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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26 April – 13 September 2023 Professional with a university degree in law, preferably with a postgraduate law degree and demonstrated • Background in conducting legal analysis and assessments and/or in drafting legislative acts • At least 3 years of work/experience practicing law • Knowledge of Belize legislative system • Strong communication and analytical skills

Deadline:

Interested applicants should submit the following to blzmail@paho.org; cc: contrero@paho.org no later than April 7, 2023: • Curriculum Vitae, indicating all past experiences from similar assignments and at least 2 professional references; • Technical proposal; • Financial proposal.

For further details visit our website https://www.paho.org/en/service-contracts. Only submissions that meet all the evaluation criteria will be contacted.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

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Belize Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) Loan No.: 9347-BE Project ID No.: P172592 Assignment Title: Social Safeguard Specialist Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): CS 08

Belize Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) Loan No.: 9347-BE Project ID No.: P172592 Assignment Title: Environmental Safeguard Specialist Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): CS 07

The Government of Belize has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Government of Belize has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is for a suitable qualified fulltime PROJECT STAFF- SOCIAL SAFEGUARD SPECIALIST as part of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the CRESAP within the Belize Social Investment Fund. The Social Safeguard Specialist will be responsible for the environmental risk management during CRESAP’s entire implementation and provide support to the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) inclusive of the PIU through due diligence assessment of the Project’s potential environmental risks defined within the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). These instruments describe procedures, assessments, mitigation measures, and monitoring actions to ensure that the potential environmental risks and impacts are adequately addressed in a manner acceptable to the Bank.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is for a suitable qualified fulltime PROJECT STAFF- ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD SPECIALIST as part of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the CRESAP within the Belize Social Investment Fund. The Environmental Safeguard Specialist will be responsible for the environmental risk management during CRESAP’s entire implementation and provide support to the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) inclusive of the PIU through due diligence assessment of the Project’s potential environmental risks defined within the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). These instruments describe procedures, assessments, mitigation measures, and monitoring actions to ensure that the potential environmental risks and impacts are adequately addressed in a manner acceptable to the Bank.

The GOB has appointed the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) as the implementing agency for the project and the BSIF is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Social Safeguard Specialist.

The GOB has appointed the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) as the implementing agency for the project and the BSIF is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Environmental Safeguard Specialist.

The consultancy is expected to be for an initial period of Twenty-four (24) months commencing January 2023. The Social Safeguard Specialist will work closely with the Water Management and Climate Change Coordinator in the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) and will be supervised by the Project Coordinator (PC) of the CRESAP PIU.

The consultancy is expected to be for an initial period of Twenty-four (24) months commencing January 2023. The Environmental Safeguard Specialist will work closely with the Water Management and Climate Change Coordinator in the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) and will be supervised by the Project Coordinator (PC) of the CRESAP PIU.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by submitting a request in writing via e-mail to procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org or at the following link h�ps://si�elize.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Revised-TOR-Social-Safeguard-Specialist-CRESAPMar-8-2023.pdf on the website of BSIF at h�ps://si�elize.org/archive.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by submitting a request in writing via e-mail to procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org or at the following link h�ps://si�elize. org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Revised-TOR-Environmental-Specialist-CRESAPMarch-8-2023. pdf on the website of BSIF at https://sifbelize.org/archive.

The Belize Social Investment Fund now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (such as cover letter, Curriculum Vitae etc.).

Minimum Mandatory Requirements *(Required) Qualifications Professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Agroecology or Sustainable Development.

General Experience At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in Social safeguards/standards work, including the development and implementation of Social safeguards/standards instruments (Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans, etc.) (max 30 points) *If these minimum requirements are not met, the candidates will not be considered for the process* Additional Requirements (Desirable) Specific Experience

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Experience in Social safeguards/standards work in agriculture development projects; (max 25 points) Knowledge and experience working with World Bank Safeguards/Standards Policies and instruments; or with similar standards and policies of other multilateral development institutions. (max 25 points) Experience working with internationally funded projects (e.g. World Bank, IDB, CDB, EU etc.) (max 20 points)

Minimum total points required to be considered for the assignment is 75 points.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0800 to 1600 hours Belize Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by March 31, 2023, at 16:00 hours Belize Time Belize Social Investment Fund Attn: Ian Ramirez, Procurement Officer P.O. Box 459, 1902 Constitution Drive (3rd Floor), Belmopan, Belize Telephone +501-822-0239 Email: procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org

The Belize Social Investment Fund now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (such as cover letter, Curriculum Vitae etc.).

Minimum Mandatory Requirements *(Required) Qualifications Professional with a bachelor’s degree in environmental, Agro-ecological sciences or related disciplines to the assignment.

General Experience At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in Environmental risk management work, including the development and implementation of Environmental assessments and management plans (Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans, etc.) (max 30 points) *If these minimum requirements are not met, the candidates will not be considered for the process* Additional Requirements (Desirable) Specific Experience

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Experience in Environmental risk management work in agriculture development projects; (max 25 points) Knowledge and experience working with World Bank Safeguards Policies, the ESFs and instruments; or with similar standards and policies of other multilateral development institutions such as AfDB, EU etc. (max 25 points) Experience working with internationally funded projects (e.g., World Bank, IDB, CDB, EU etc.) (max 20 points)

Minimum total points required to be considered for the assignment is 75 points.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0800 to 1600 hours Belize Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by March 31, 2023, at 16:00 hours Belize Time Belize Social Investment Fund Attn: Ian Ramirez, Procurement Officer P.O. Box 459, 1902 Constitution Drive (3rd Floor), Belmopan, Belize Telephone +501-822-0239 Email: procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Buena Vista Village, Corozal District; Guinea Grass, San Lazaro, San Estevan Villages, Orange Walk District; San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Vista Del Mar, Corozalito, Belize District; Frank’s Eddy Agricultural Area, Cayo District; Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. Development Finance Corporation, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 30th April 2023. Public Auction Sales will expire fortnightly on the dates and times listed on the website until these properties are sold.

A: COROZAL DISTRICT: 1. 0.72 ACRES Buena Vista Village, Corozal District:

4. Parcel Nos. 302, 303 & 304 Scissors Tail Street, Ladyville, Belize District:

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The leasehold property of Mr. Crisanto Cristino Ewan surety for Mr. Valerio Rene Lopez (Being 0.72 acres of vacant property planted with a variety of fruit trees + Palmetto house, situate just off the Phillip Goldson Highway, Buena Vista Village, Corozal District, the leasehold property of Mr. Crisanto Cristino Ewan surety for Mr. Valerio Rene Lopez) B: ORANGE WALK DISTRICT: 1. Parcel No. 158 Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District:

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2. Parcel No. 333/1 San Lazaro Village, Orange Walk District:

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San Lazaro

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333/1

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PARCEL

San Lazaro

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603/1

The leasehold property of Ms. Hortencia Yanella Chan & Mr. Rosendo Melvin Chan

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The freehold property of Mr. Derick Ismael Garcia (Being a vacant parcel of land [445.685 S.M] situate in Colonia San Diego, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize district, the freehold property of Mr. Derick Ismael Garcia) 2. Parcel No. 6776 Colonia San Diego, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

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The freehold property of Mr. Derick Ismael Garcia (Being a vacant parcel of land [445.685 S.M] situate in Colonia San Diego, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize district, the freehold property of Mr. Derick Ismael Garcia) 3. Parcel No. 3544 San Pablo, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

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The freehold property of Mr. David Augusto Gonzales (Being a concrete two storey apartment building: Ground Floor – Two (2) Apartments each containing: 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Porch; First Floor – 3 Bedrooms +1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Porch TOGETHER with lot [549.72 S.Y.] situate in San Pablo, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize district, the freehold property of Mr. David Augusto Gonzales)

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The freehold property of Mr. Carlos Edward Zetina

(Being Ten (10) Acres of vacant land situate in the Corozalito, Maskall Forest Reserve, the freehold property of Mr. Carlos Edward Zetina.)

D: CAYO DISTRICT: 6. Parcel Nos. 538 Corozalito Village, Maskall Road, Belize District: All that piece or parcel of land containing 24.95 Acres situate in the Frank's Eddy Agricultural Area, Cayo District and held under a Deed of Conveyance. (Being 24.95 Acres of vacant land, situate in the Frank's Eddy Agricultural Area, Cayo District, the freehold property of Mr. Deon Dale Pascascio A.K.A Messrs. PasguHal Eco-Lodge)

1. Parcel No. 6776 Colonia San Diego, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize District:

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(Being Ten (10) Acres of vacant land situate in the Corozalito, Maskall Forest Reserve, the freehold property of Mr. Carlos Edward Zetina.)

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The freehold property of Mr. Carlos Edward Zetina

(Being a timber bungalow dwelling house containing 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Front Porch TOGETHER with lot [766.400 SM] situate in the Village of San Estevan, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Ms. Hortencia Yanella Chan & Mr. Rosendo Melvin Chan)

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5. Parcel Nos. 537 Corozalito Village, Maskall Road, Belize District:

(Being a two story concrete dwelling house containing- Ground Floor: 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Office + Laundry: Second Floor – 4 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/ Kitchen + 2 verandas and Lot [1,367.188S.M.] situate in San Lazaro Village, Orange Walk District, the leasehold property of Mr. Pablo Tun Surety for Mr. Roger Pablo Tun & Mr. Pablo Tun)

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PARCEL

(Being a residential concrete Apartment Building [2,469.16 S.Y.] containing: 14 Apartments: Ten (1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Porch) & Four (2 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Porch) + Laundry room [22.5’x 40’] TOGETHER with Parcels [2,089.62 S. M.] situate on Scissors Tail Street, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Kevin Enriquez & Ms. Andrea Enriquez surety for Messrs. ANKA LTD.)

The leasehold property of Mr. Pablo Tun Surety for Mr. Roger Pablo Tun & Mr. Pablo Tun

3. Leasehold Parcel No. 603 San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District:

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Thefreehold property of Mr. Kevin Enriquez & Ms. Andrea Enriquez surety for Messrs. ANKA LTD

The freehold property of Mr. Eloy Santos surety for Eloy Santos and Juana Santos (Being two buildings: A. a concrete bungalow dwelling house containing: 3 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen + Veranda + Storeroom; B. a two-storey building consisting A. Ground Floor – Storeroom; B. First Floor – open space TOGETHER with lot [1,010.600 S.M.] situate in Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Eloy Santos surety for Eloy Santos and Juana Santos)

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E: STANN CREEK DISTRICT: 2. Lot No. 28 Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District, Toledo District: All that piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 28 containing 1475 S.Y. situate along the Hummingbird Highway, near Mile 23, Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District as shown on Entry No. 3257, Register No. 12, held under a Deed of Conveyance TOGETHER with all building and erections standing and being thereon.

(Being two (2) Buildings: A. a concrete bungalow dwelling house: B. a wood/concrete structure) TOGETHER with lot [1,475 S.Y.] situate near Mile 23 Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Ms. Teresa Isabel Hernandez)

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE” TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223-4488 Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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STAY TUNED FOR BOWEN & BOWEN NATIONAL SPELLING BEE FINALS Children and teachers are Belize are definitely excited about the eighty students moving on to the Spelling Bee District Finals after advancing from zone eliminations. The District Finals are scheduled for April 18 – 28, 2023, and will determine the twelve students who will compete in the finals at Countryside Park, Spanish Lookout on June 2, 2023.

All competitors have received the general list of words to prepare. Everyone can access the list on 501 Academy at National Spelling Bee – 501academy.

Students and their schools can win additional prizes in the banner and essay competitions under the theme “Magic Happens When We Spell Together.”

The winners of these will be announced at the Finals.

Winners of the Bowen & Bowen National Spelling Bee will be awarded scholarships to further their education, along with many other sensational prizes.

Supporters and the public can join in the fun via the live broadcasts: • District Finals on LOVE FM Radio on April 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28.

• Finals on LOVE FM radio and live streaming on LOVE FM Facebook page on June 2.

The 2023 National Spelling Bee is made possible through the partnership of Bowen & Bowen with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology and the support of co-sponsors, including Benny’s Enterprises Ltd, Heritage Bank Ltd, Digi Belize, RSV Limited, and Hodder Education.

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Central Information Technology Office Ministry of Finance Office Central Information Technology Ministry of Finance

Corner Dry Creek Mountain View Boulevard Belmopan Corner Dry Creek Mountain View Boulevard Belmopan

Telephones: 501 822-2406/08-20708 • Email: contact@cito.gov.bz Telephones: 501 822-2406/08-20708 • Email: contact@cito.gov.bz

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TENDER FORFOR THE SUPPLY OFMICROSOFT MICROSOFT 365 LICENSES TENDER THE SUPPLY OF 365 LICENSES FOR THEFOR THE GOVERNMENT OFOF BELIZE GOVERNMENT BELIZE

The Government of Belize, acting through the Central Information Technology The Government Belize, acting the Central Information Technology Office, now Office, now invites Tenders for the1.supply of Microsoftof365 Licenses forthrough the 4. references.

1. The Government offor Belize, acting through the Central Technology invites Tenders the supply of Microsoft 365 Licenses for Information theTwo Government of Belize. The Office, now Government of Belize. The subscription period required is for one (1) year. period forMicrosoft one (1) year.365 Licenses for the Government of Belize. The invites subscription Tenders for therequired supplyisof 5. The bids should be valid for six months from the last date for Procurement of the goods will be conducted period through required Open Tendering subscription is forProcedure. one (1) year. submission of the bids.

2. Procurement of the goods will be conducted through Open Tendering Procedure.

Terms of Reference The contract subject to the following Income and Business Tax as per 2. Procurement ofReference the goods will be conducted8.through OpenisTendering Procedure.

3. Terms of Government Policy as shown below: a. 25% - for entities from non-Caricom countries 3a. Technical specifications Technical specifications 3. Terms of 3a.

Reference b. 15% - forinentities from Caricom countries The scope of work includes the provision of Microsoft Licenses for the products listed The scope of work includes the provision of Microsoft Licenses for the c. 19% for entities licensed to provide telecomthe table below: products listed in the table below: munication services that offer real-time voice 3a. Technical specifications ITEM QUANTITY services.

ITEM QUANTITY Microsoft 365 E3includes The scope of work the provision of Microsoft Licenses3,250 products listed in d.for the 6% for companies in Belize

the tableMicrosoft below:365 F3

175 3,250 Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 1) 5,805 Price should be inclusive of General Sales Tax (GST) payment of 12.5% for ITEM QUANTITY Microsoft Security E5 (has Defender for Office GST-registered agents. 150 Microsoft 365 F3 175 Microsoft E3 for Endpoint Plan 2, and Azure 3,250 Plan 365 2, Defender Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 1) Microsoft 5,805 Premium 365 Plan F3 2) 175 10. Questions and Replies 1,150 Office 365 E1 Microsoft Defender for Office 365150 (Plan 1) 5,805 Microsoft Security E5 (has Defender for Office Office 365 E3 1,000 in English and shall be sent via email to Questions shall be type-written Plan 2, Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, and Azure Premium Plan 2) Microsoft Security 150 Office 365 F3 E5 (has Defender for Office the following address: MS365tenders2023@cito.gov.bz.

200 The deadline for Office 365 E1 1,150 Plan 2,Office Defender Endpoint Plan 2, and Azure queries is 14 April 2023. 30 365 E5 for without Audio Conferencing Premium Plan 2) Power BI Pro 20 Office 365 E3 1,000 Responses from the CITO200 will be type-written in English and will be Project Office 365 E1Plan 3 1,150 emailed to the requester and may also be made available to other Tenderers Project Plan 5 15 Office 365 F3 200 Office 365 E3 1,000 subject to confidentiality.

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365 E5 without Audio Conferencing 30SUPPLY OF MICROSOFT 365 Program of Works bz with the subject TENDER FOR THE 20 of work includes: LICENSES FOR GOVERNMENT OF20 BELIZE. PowerThe BI program Pro 1. Technical support with license 200 provisioning. a) To ensure confidentiality, the bid response shall consist of two Project Plan 3 2. Activation of licenses and handing over to the Central Information Technology password-protected files200 - one technical and one financial. This 15 can be done on the file itself, Project PlanOffice.

5 15 using zip password protection, or some other means of password-protecting the file. The password Visio Plan 2 100 100 will be requested at the opening of the tender.

Power BI Pro Project Plan 3 Project Plan 5 Visio Plan 2

b) Bidders shall submit a brief description of the documents con3b. Program of Works tained in each of the password-protected files.

The program of work includes: The program of work includes: 1. license Technical support with license provisioning. c) Any discounts offered should be clearly stated by the Tenderer.

1. Technical support with provisioning. handing over to the Central Information Technology 2. Activation of licenses2.andActivation handing overofto licenses the Centraland Informa13. The deadline for Tender submission is 10:00 am on 28 April 2023. Subtion Technology Office. Office. missions received after the deadline will be rejected.

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Issue resolution for the duration of the contract period (12 months).

3c. Schedule The licenses are to be provisioned and activated no later than 30 June 2023. 14. Evaluation Criteria

Copies of this Tender document can be downloaded from the Ministry of Finance Procurement Portal https://procurement.gov.bz/ or the CARICOM Public Procurement Notice Board https://cppnb.caricom.org/epps/home.do.

The currency exchange rate for regional/international bidders is USD 1.00 to BZD 2.00.

Tenders will be evaluated on technical merit and price based on the following criteria: Evaluation Criteria Financial Offer

Weight (%) 50%

Eligibility Criteria: This invitation is open to all eligible Tenderers as per the Technical proposal 50% eligibility criteria below: 20% 1. The Tenderer has an active membership in Microsoft Partner Network Direct technical support from Microsoft. for Latin America and the Caribbean region and market (MPN ID) at Access to the portal for managing licenses throughout the term of the 10% the time of bid submission. agreement (1 year) 2. The Tenderer must be an active Cloud Service Provider (CSP) that can 10% sell CSP offers in Latin America and the Caribbean region and market Service delivery models for issue resolution must be with English-speak3. The Tenderer should provide evidence of experience deploying Micro- ing technical support. soft 365 Licenses for at least one (1) previous contract of a similar size Service delivery experience in provisioning and supporting Microsoft 5% and nature within the past three years.

365 for business comparable in the magnitude of this Tender 4. The Tenderer is required to provide a signed and dated banker’s reference that should include the following information: The financial strength of the company demonstrated over the past 5% a. The name and contact information of the bank or financial three (3) years institution providing the reference. b. The name of the account holder and the account number. Total 100% c. The length of the banking relationship. d. The monthly average balance of the account over the past 15. Opening of the Tenders will take place online on 3 May 2023 at 2 pm 12 months.

Belize Time and in the presence of the Tenderers or their representatives e. Any other relevant information that the bank or financial who wish to attend the Tender opening. institution deems appropriate.

5. The Tenderer has availability of liquid assets through either: 16. Evaluation of the Tenders will be conducted on 5 May 2023. a. Access to a line of credit of 100% of the bid price b. Cash in a bank account of an amount at least 100% of the a) The selection of the successful Tenderer will be based on a bid price competitive process that considers Technical and Financial Proposals.

Administrative Requirements: All Tenders shall include the following additional documentation in their submission: b) The Technical file will be opened first, evaluated, and ranked.

1. Business certificates The Evaluation Committee will first check for administrative a. For local Tenderers: compliance and only those bids complying will have their 1. Current copies of Certificates of Good technical proposal evaluated against the Evaluation Criteria to Standing from: determine the technical capacity of the tenderer to provide the a. Belize Tax Service within 6 Microsoft 365 Licenses and Support services at the level being months requested. b. Belize Companies Registry within 1 year c) Only those Tenderers passing a minimum of 70% will have their Financial proposal opened and evaluated. c. Belize Social Security Board within 1 year d) The financial proposal will count for 50% of the total points.

2. A valid copy of the entity’s Trade License reflecting the name of the entity that is bidding e) The Tenderer with the highest combined value (Technical + within 1 year.

Financial) will be recommended for the award of the contract. b. For regional/international Tenderers: Statement of comf) Incomplete tenders will not be accepted. pliance from Companies’ Registry within 1 year.

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Bids must be accompanied by a notarized bid-securing declaration.

Power of attorney showing person signing the bid is authorized to do so.

17. The Tenderer who offers the lowest price and who qualified in the technical evaluation, may not necessarily be awarded the contract for the supply of the Microsoft 365 Licenses to the Government of Belize.

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Progress and Success Meeting of the Northern Caucus of the PUP

Prime Minister John Briceño

Hon. Jose Mai, MAFSE

Hon. Francis Fonseca, MoECST

Supporting Womxn in Art

Annual Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest Board of Governors' Meeting

Lamanai Renovation: Min with Hon Mira and US Ambassador Kwan Celebrating new rice production at Big Falls Toledo

Hon. Landy Habet, MSCDR and Hon. Jose Mai, MAFSE

Preliminary session of the Heads of Delegations

MFA, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname Hon. Albert R. Ramdin and delegation.

Update to projects presently funded by the OPEC: Haulover & Caracol Rd.

Observing International Day of Forests

Hon. Julius Espat, MIDH and Hon. Francis Fonseca Met as Ministers of Finance in caucus as CA Governors of the IDB With President of Panama H. E. Laurentino Cortizo and Ministers

Discussing joining the Central American electricity grid

With CAF Development Bank of Latin America.

Met Taiwan counterparts and held a bilateral meeting On the day of his return, PM rested by visiting projects in OW Central

Immediately on the ground in aid of the St. Matthew’s fire victims

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Special Envoy and Caye International Bank deliver hurricane relief aid to childcare centre March 16, 2023 - H.E. Rossana Briceño and Joel Nagel, Chairman of Caye International Bank Ltd., delivered a cheque for BZ$85,700 to the Dorothy Menzies Child Care Centre (DMCCC). The donation was raised through a charity auction hosted by local business, Caye International Bank, and San Pedro-based property company ECI Development, during a Presidents’ Week event in Las Vegas.

The Dorothy Menzies Child Care Centre is a 24-hour residential care facility for children and youth, which is maintained by the Department of Human Services,25 a unit within the MinSEP istry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. The centre provides time-limited family care for children in need or that have suffered abuse until they may be reunited with their family or relatives or placed in new homes through a foster or adoption program. The residential facility currently hosts 68 residents, aged from newborn THIS IS TO ADVISE YOU THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BELIZE TELECOMMUNICATIONS to 18 years.

Commenting on the donation, ACT OF 2002, SI 110 OF 2002 THAT SPEEDNET COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED OF 2 ½ the Special Envoy said, “We are MILES NORTHERN HIGHWAY, BELIZE CITY HAS APPLIED TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES grateful to Mr. Nagel and the Caye COMMISSION FOR THE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE &/OR International bank Ltd. for their PROVIDE MICROWAVE RADIO BACKHAUL SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY generous donation. When I heard OF BELIZE. about the donation, I was extremely happy, as I know we can do so LOCATION FREQUENCY LOCATION much for these children with the END help and support of the communiSite A Coordinates Transmit Transmit Site B Coordinates Transmit Transmit ty.”

Frequency Frequency A Frequency Frequency The funds will be used primarA B B ily for repairs to the centre’s roof, ( MHz ) ( MHz ) ( MHz ) ( MHz ) which was damaged during HurLatitude Longitude Latitude Longitude ricane Lisa in November 2022, as 18.399033 -88.393583 7480.5 7508.5 18.352583 -88.136750 7641.5 7669.5 well as other repairs inside the fa18.399033 -88.393583 7508.5 7536.5 18.352583 -88.136750 7669.5 7697.5 cility.

18.399033 -88.393583 7789 7817 18.352583 -88.136750 8072.5 8100.5 Mariana Chebat, Board Mem18.399033 -88.393583 7817 7845 18.352583 -88.136750 8100.5 8128.5 ber of the Dorothy Menzies Child 25 SEP Care Centre, said, “This generous donation, as well as what has been raised by the gala event that we held this past February, will help us bring to action the construction of a new DMCCC in Belmopan - to relocate the current one in Belize City and to Pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Registered Land Act, Chapter 194, Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, introduce the foster program linked notice is hereby given of the loss of the following Land and Lease Certificates: to the centre throughout the country”.

Nagel, who delivered the cheque Names Registration Section, Certificate Nos. along with H.E. Briceño, has been inBlock & Parcel Nos. strumental in facilitating a number of ROSALIE MARFIELD 45-70-1416 Land Cert. No. LRS-201011080 dtd. 6th October, donations to help local organizations 2010 in the past few months. Through the bank, over BZ$1 million has been The above Land/Lease Certificates after the expiration of twenty-one (21) days from the appearance of this raised for ACES Wildlife Rescue, Belize Karst Habitat Conservation, and notice. Any person in possession of the above-mentioned certificates is required to return it to the Belize the Belize Zoo and Tropical EducaLand Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources, City of Belmopan. tion Center.

Nagel said, “The Dorothy Menzies Child Care Centre does so much for so many orphaned children and we hope that this money will help them in their amazing work. As part of the local Belizean communi______________________________ ty, it is so important for us to support Patricia Robateau Blackett (Mrs.) those living in the region and these Registrar of Lands fantastic organizations which give so much.” He continued, “I would like to personally thank each and every person who donated.”

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Labour Department Provides Child Labour Capacity Building Training to Frontline Workers On March 16, 2023, the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government held a Child Labour training workshop for frontline workers from various ministries and institutions to foster interagency collaboration and combine efforts to end child labour.

Participants included representatives of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Human Development, Immigration Department, Belize Social Security Board, Belize Tourism Board, Belize Police Department, Belize Agriculture Health Authority, Toledo Institute for Development and Environment, Belize Tourism Industry Association, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, National Trade Union Congress of Belize, and the International Labour Organization.

This capacity-building workshop is essential for personnel to understand child labour issues in the workplace and their roles in protecting children from exploitation. Personnel will be able to understand the definitions and policies and translate the knowledge gained from the training into concrete actions that reduce the prevalence of child labour and promote decent work for youth.

Since child labour can take many forms, such as hazardous and non-hazardous, rural and urban, for-

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES

Notice is hereby given that Andre Pitts is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Brain Freeze Mobile” located on Reserve Marine Parade, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

mal and informal, part-time and fulltime, paid and unpaid, visible and hidden, the Labour Department continues to work diligently to educate these institutions and the public about child labour, particularly in light of Sustainable Development Goal 8, which aims to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

Belize has made significant progress in eradicating the worst forms of child labour and will continue to collaborate with strategic partners and educate the public and ministries about the harmful effects of child labour on our Belizean children and economy.

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SERVICE CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) invites applicants to submit proposals for a service contract for Situational Analysis and Institutional Mapping of Essential Public Health Functions.

Duration of contract: Contractor Profile:

Notice is hereby given that Antonio Esquivel is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License to be operated at “Antonio’s Place” located in Indian Church Village, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Arturo Melendez is applying for a Beer Liquor License to be operated at “Sound Warehouse” located at # 36 Tangerine Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

26 April – 31 August 2023 Professional with a degree in health sciences or other related field, preferably with demonstrated • 5 years of experience in conducting healthcare management and or/assessment and monitoring of health services and systems; • Technical competency in health systems performance methods and related survey methods and tools; • Advanced competency in the development of technical reports; • Ability to work independently and to produce results under pressure; and • Excellent knowledge of research methods and report writing.

Notice is hereby given that Barton Creek Unique Limited is applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at “Barton Creek Unique Resort & Camp Ground” located at Upper Barton Creek, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Rajiv Mehmi is applying for a Night Club Liquor License to be operated at “Tabu Lounge” located on Buena Vista Street, Cayo District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Interested applicants should submit the following to blzmail@paho.org; cc: contrero@paho.org no later than April 7, 2023: • Curriculum Vitae, indicating all past experiences from similar assignments and at least 2 professional references; • Technical proposal; • Financial proposal.

For further details visit our website https://www.paho.org/en/vacancies. Only submissions that meet all the evaluation criteria will be contacted.

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The Supply and Delivery of Office Furniture, Equipment,

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NUMBER 4/2023

and Vehicles

Tenders are invited for an issue of Government of Belize Treasury Bills. The amount of the issue will be $83,200,000.

The Bills will be issued in electronic form only evidenced by an electronic book entry in the Central Securities Depository of the Central Bank of Belize in multiples of $200 and will be repayable at par 91 days after issue. They will be issued on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 and will be redeemed on Wednesday, 5 July 2023.

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

Members of the public who wish to participate in the auction must submit their bid to the Central Bank of Belize electronically to bids@centralbank.org.bz or at the designated drop off box no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 31 March 2023.

The Auction in the Central Securities Depository System (CSD) will be opened from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 5 April 2023.

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

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

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

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MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INVESTMENT

Invitation to Quote (ITQ) The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Inter- American Development Bank (IDB) and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the supply and delivery of office furniture, equipment and vehicles for the Central Executing Unit of the Ministry of Finance,Economic Development, and Investment.

The Central Executing Unit now invites eligible bidders to submit sealed quotation for the Supply, Delivery and Installation for the following lots of items:

ITEM Executive chairs Waiting Chairs L-shaped desk Executive desk Library stand 8” plastic tables 6” plastic tables Plastic folding chairs Filing cabinet Storage cabinet Whiteboard Water Cooler Coffee Maker Microwave Refrigerators Computer monitor Wireless keyboard and mouse Flat screen TV Laptop Paper Shredder Emergency Powersupply/Protector Color LaserJet MFP Multifunction Imaging System Conference Equipment Bundle Expansion Mic Wireless Projector Electric Projector Screen with remote Rack Server 8 Port KVM Switch Rack UPS for Servers 18U Rack Enclosure Server Cabinet Firewall Appliance 24-port Managed Switch Access Point Pro 4X4 crew cab pickup truck Passenger Van

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COUNTRYWIDE PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District; Belmopan, Cayo District

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Licensed Auctioneers Kevin A. Castillo and Christiana R. Castillo are selling ONLINE via belizepropertyauctions.com the following properties. Sales currently running until 30th April 2023. Public Auction Sales will expire fortnightly on the dates and times listed on the website until these properties are sold.

1. Parcels No. 1071 San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District:

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The freehold property of Mr. Dennis Peralta

(Being a vacant lot [4046.86 S.M.] situate San Jose Palmar, Orange Walk District, the freehold property of Mr. Dennis Peralta) 2. Parcel No. 5291 Doyle’s Delight Street, Belmopan, Cayo District:

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For further information and to obtain the Invitation to Quote (ITQ), free of cost, interested bidders can send their request to the email address below.

(Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [770 sq. ft.], containing 3 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen TOGETHER with lot [501.722 S.M.] situate on Doyle’s Delight Street, Belmopan, Cayo District, the freehold property of Ms. Jacqueline Harris.)

All ITQs must be delivered to the address below no later than 10:00 a.m. (Belize local time) on April 11th 2023. Late ITQs will be rejected.

“FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE” TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO TELEPHONE: 223-4488

Karon Hamilton Procurement Specialist Assistant Central Executing Unit 2nd Floor, 1904 Constitution Drive Belmopan City Belize, Central America E-mail: khamilton.ceu@med.gov.bz

Website: belizepropertyauctions.com Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Facebook: Belize Auctions

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NOTICE Dear Valued BTL Customer, Customers who have an outstanding debt owed to BTL and are no longer making any payments to settle their debt are hereby advised to contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment. BTL shall, without any further notice to yourself, pass this debt to a Debt Collection Agency for recovery if no settlement arrangement with BTL is reached on or before the 31st of March 2023.

BTL also advises customers who are in default of any Payment Arrangement with BTL, to kindly contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment to avoid service interruption.

Customer Name

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Customer Name

Address

ABAN, JASON ALEXANDER

7TH AVENUE, COROZAL TOWN

CABRAL, ROCHELLE SADIA

LOUIS BEVANS ST, 5, BELIZE CITY

ABRAHAM, IAN LINCOLN

NURSE FINDLEY CRESCENT, 20, BELIZE CITY

CABRAL, SHANE ALDEN

FABER’S RD, 41, BELIZE CITY

ACEVEDO, RAUL

VENEZUELAN SITE, COROZAL TOWN

CACHO, LORENZO

RAINBOW RUNNER DR, 1069, LADYVILLE

ACK, MARLEY

BALDY SIBUN ST, 28, BELMOPAN CITY

CAJUN, JEVAN JAIR

OTRO BENQUE RD, ORANGE WALK TOWN

ACK, THOMAS ERNESTO

LAGOON ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

CAL, ANGI LILI

LAMUX ST, 6, BELMOPAN CITY

ACOSTA, ALMAY ELIZABETH

YORK ST, BELIZE CITY

CAL, DAIANIE ALINA

SAN ESTEVAN VILLAGE

ACOSTA, BERNARD ALEXANDER

RICHARD ST, 12, BELIZE CITY

CAL, HERMELINDA

195, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

ACOSTA, MARIANA SAYURI

SAN JOAQUIN VILLAGE

CALLES, SAMUEL ALFONSO

DUNN ST, BELIZE CITY

ACOSTA, ROMEL OSMIN

PHILIP GOLDSON HWY, 9 1/2, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

CAMPOS, REYNALDO ATANACIO

SAN PEDRITO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

ADOLPHUS, CAMRY ALYSHA

OLEANDER ST, 6, BELIZE CITY

CANTI, FRANKLIN

GOLDEN STREAM VILLAGE

AGUILAR, DOLORES AMY

BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

CANTI, SECUNDINO CATACIO

BETHEL ST, 43, BELMOPAN CITY

AGUILAR, HERSON JONATHAN

SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE

CANTON, GRISELDA DEL

NORTH, SAN PEDRO TOWN

AGUIRRES, LUIS ALONSO

SAN PEDRITO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

CARD, THOMAS ANTHONY

RIO BRAVO CRESCENT, 7613, BELIZE CITY

AHMED, BILAL

QUEEN ST, 15, BELIZE CITY

CARDENAS, ZAIR HERCULANO

MARINA DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

AKE, ALBERT KELVIN

ST JOSEPH ST, 12, BELMOPAN CITY

CARDINEZ, ADRIENNE INDIE

CALCUTTA VILLAGE, COROZAL TOWN

ALAM, FOKRUL

KRAAL RD, 3738, BELIZE CITY

CARDINEZ, ARLENE SELENE

VICTORIA ST, 97, BELIZE CITY

ALARCON, KAREN SARAHI

6TH ST, BELIZE CITY

CARR, CHRYSLN SHALEE

CROTON LANE, 6405, BELIZE CITY

ALEGRIA, ROSA

3RD ST, BELIZE CITY

CARRANZA, DEYSI YAMILETH

BUCCANEER ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

ALFARO, JENNY ESMERALDA

WESTERN STREET, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

CASANOVA, RICARDO

ALTAMIRA AREA, COROZAL TOWN

ALLEN, BENJAMIN BENEDICT

PITTER ST, 1, BELIZE CITY

CASSANOVA, HIESE J.

ERMELINDA LAYOUT, COROZAL TOWN

ALVARADO, KATIA NATALIE

CARACOL LANE, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

CASSASOLA, EDDISON DERICK

LEMONAL VILLAGE

ALVARADO, LAURA L

HYDES LANE, BELIZE CITY

CASTANEDA, VILMA HAYDEE

ST MATTHEW ST, 4478, BELMOPAN CITY

ALVAREZ, ADELMA ALICIA

BANAK ST, BELIZE CITY

CASTELLANOS, MARIA ELIZABETH

ST JOSEPH ST, 32, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

ALVAREZ, SIMEON DALE

KING ST, INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE

CASTELLANOS, PEDRO ARMANDO

CUELLO ST, ORANGE WALK TOWN

ANDERSON, YONA

TAYLOR’S ALLEY, 13, BELIZE CITY

CASTILLO, DWAYNE ALEX

MLS WESTERN HWY, 154, HATTIEVILLE VILLAGE

ANDREWS, SALEN

MABLE PITTS, SANTA ELENA TOWN

CASTILLO, JAUNELLE SHERICA

HOPKINS VILLAGE

ANTHONY, TONYE SHEREE

LORD’S BANK, 26, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

CASTILLO, LEOLIN ELLA

PETTICOAT ALLEY, BELIZE CITY

ARGUETA, HILBERTO IDABEL

SAN FELIPE VILLAGE

CASTILLO, SIRAH SALOME

RANCHITO VILLAGE

ARIAS, MELVIN ERIK

PICKSTOCK ST, 57, BELIZE CITY

CASTRO, ELMER ODAIR

SAN PEDRITO, AIRSTRIP A, SAN PEDRO TOWN

ARNOLD, ZELDA

MADAM LIZ AVE, BELIZE CITY

CAWICH, JORGE

SAN NARCISO VILLAGE

ARTEAGA, ADELMO

LA CROIX BLVD, 8147, BELIZE CITY

CAWICH, YARENI ANDREA

PHILIP GOLDSON HWY, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

ARTEAGA, DEISY NOEMI

PARAISO VILLAGE

CAYETANO, ASHLEY ALEXANDRIA

JASMINE ST, BELIZE CITY

ARZU, KIMISHA

SEINE BEIGHT ROAD, PLACENCIA

CERDA, ABIGAIL

CHRUCH ST, 247, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

ARZU, SARITA

EARLIES ST, 24, BELMOPAN CITY

CHABLE, NANCY MELINA

SANTA RITA RD, COROZAL TOWN

ARZU, STACEY ROSALIE

FULLERS LANE, BELIZE CITY

CHAMULO, SHARON ELIZABETH

OAK STREET, ORANGE WALK TOWN

ASH, DOMINGA

DFC AREA, SAN PEDRO TOWN

CHAN, ERIC FLOYD

CRISTO REY VILLAGE

AUDINETT, ALLEN DEVON

SARSTOON ST, 26, BELMOPAN CITY

CHARLESWORTH, HERMAN JONATHAN

SCOTLAND HALFMOON VILLAGE

AUDINETT, URILA

HATTIEVILLE BOOM RD, HATTIEVILLE VILLAGE

CHAVARRIA, MERLI ESTELITA

ORANGE ST, BELMOPAN CITY

AUGUST, DANA MARIE

KRAAL RD, 7255, BELIZE CITY

CHAVEZ, TYRON SHAHEEM

SIR SANDY HUNTER ST, 261, BELIZE CITY

AUGUST, INESITA

DOYLES DELIGHT ST, BELMOPAN CITY

CHEN, NESTOR MARCOS

3RD ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

AUGUST, IRENE

CEMETRY RD, SANTA ELENA TOWN

CHIN, VERONICA PATRICIA

GRISTOCK STREET, 19, ORANGE WALK TOWN

AUGUST, KENRICK CHARLES

WEST CANAL, BELIZE CITY

CHOJ, ANA LUZ

SANTA ELENA, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

AUGUSTINE, FENTON C

MUNOZ ALLEY, BELIZE CITY

CHUC, SAMUEL OMAR

FABERS RD, 2927, BELIZE CITY

ARZU., HILBERTO JR

RIVAS ESTATE, 3090, DANGRIGA TOWN

CHUN, ALVAN EBER

SAN JOSE VILLAGE

AVILEZ, EMILY ISABEL

STAINE ST, BELMOPAN CITY

CLARE, FRANCISCA

BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

AVILEZ, LARON G

BLACK ORCHID ST, 2, BELIZE CITY

CLARKE, DARLENE PATRCIA

LIME ST, BELMOPAN CITY

AYALA, DAVID GABRIEL

STANTON ST, 18, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

CLAROS, KAROL LIZETH

SAN PEDRITO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

BAILEY, JENEKA PATRICIA

RACOON ST EXT, 10, BELIZE CITY

COB, DIEGO

SAN NARCISO VILLAGE

BAILEY, ODESSA NADINE

LIZARRAGA AVE, 20, BELIZE CITY

COB, YANIRA IGNACIA

CONCEPCION VILLAGE

BALAM, JORGE RICARDO

BARRIER REEF DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

COC, PONCIANO

YSAGUIRRE BLVD, 180, HATTIEVILLE VILLAGE

BALES, CLINTON ELLIOT

CAMALOTE VILLAGE

CODD, DERECK SYDNEY

GUADALUPE ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

BANNER, DESHARI DENISE

CAMALOTE VILLAGE

COH, ANDRES

SILVER CREEK VILLAGE

BARCELONA, LUIS ALFRED

CASTLE ST, 19, BELIZE CITY

COH, JASON FRANCIS

GUINEA GRASS

BELISLE, RANDINE AMANDA

ROARING CREEK VILLAGE

COLEMAN, JAMIL RADBURN

FOREST HOME VILLAGE

BERMUDEZ, ESTHER YVETTE

FLAMBOYANT ST, 3, BELMOPAN CITY

CONORQUIE, ZECHARIAH ALEXANDER

CEMETRY RD, SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN

BEVANS, MAURO BENITO

AVENIDA LANGOSTA, CAYE CAULKER VILLAGE

COX, RANDENE ELIZABETH

RANCHO DOLORES VILLAGE

BLADES, AREFA ALODY

BOOTS CRESCENT, 6989, BELIZE CITY

CRAIG, SHELDON SHEDROCK

IGUANA ST EXT, 7024, BELIZE CITY

BLAIR, ELMER CHRISTOPHER

LIZARRAGA AVE, 5690, BELIZE CITY

CRAMPTON, TODD AARON

NORTH, SAN PEDRO TOWN

BLANCO, JOSE DE

TRIAL FARM VILLAGE

CRAWFORD, CHLOE SAMANTHA

AMADO MENA AVE, INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE

BOOD, MARSHA LISA

ANTELOPE ST EXT, BELIZE CITY

CRAWFORD, ROSEMARIE YVONNE

NORTH CREEK RD, 6492, BELIZE CITY

BOOD, TANYA T

SANDHILL VILLAGE

CRUZ, NILSON VICTOR

CALCUTTA VILLAGE

BOTES, JUAN ANTONIO

NORTH SIDE, SAN PEDRO TOWN

CRUZ, YANINA MARIBEL

CARIBENA ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

BOWEN, DESIREE YOLANDA

RACOON ST EXT, 117, BELIZE CITY

CUS, BENANCIO

INDIANVILLE AREA, PUNTA GORDA TOWN

BRADLEY, JOHN FRANCIS

LAKEVIEW ST, BELIZE CITY

CUTKELVIN, CAMILLE ALLINA

AVENIDA PUEBLO NUEVO, CAYE CAULKER VILLAGE

BRICENO, ESTEVAN JR

CHRUCH ST, 35, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

DANIELS, ERNEST ALVIN

PLACENCIA ROAD, PLACENCIA

BROASTER, ODESSA CAROL

JOHNNY HOHL ST, INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE

DAWSON, EVAN A

DAMSELFISH DR, 243, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

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Continued from page 23 NOTICE

Dear Valued BTL Customer, Customers who have an outstanding debt owed to BTL and are no longer making any payments to settle their debt are hereby advised to contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment. BTL shall, without any further notice to yourself, pass this debt to a Debt Collection Agency for recovery if no settlement arrangement with BTL is reached on or before the 31st of March 2023.

BTL also advises customers who are in default of any Payment Arrangement with BTL, to kindly contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment to avoid service interruption.

BROWN, SHAKIRA SHERYL

CARNATION STREET, 326, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

DAWSON, MARTIN MICHAEL

COCONUT DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

BRUNO, ANA MARIA

DOUGLAS JONES ST, 2, BELIZE CITY

DAWSON, SHERLENE RASHIDA

GARCIA ST, 1, SANTA ELENA TOWN

BULWER, GERALDA DALLIA

NEW SITE 1, DANGRIGA TOWN

DE LEON, MIRIAM LUCY

PLUM ST, SANTA ELENA TOWN

BURGESS, ELBERT ANTHONY

PLACENCIA ROAD, PLACENCIA

DIAZ, SHERMANE ALICIA

JOE LEWIS RD, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

BURGESS, LLEWLYN IDLYN

PLACENCIA VILLAGE

DIEGO, ANSEL OMAR

SAWAI ST, 66, DANGRIGA TOWN

BURGESS, MARK PHILLIP

P.O. BOX 292, BELIZE CITY

DIEGO, IRENE AMELIA

DIEGO ST, COROZAL TOWN

CABALLERO, SHANNAE VERROE

ADMINISTRATIVE DR, 8226, BELIZE CITY

DOMINGUEZ, ELOY ARSUNUE

SPIDERLILY ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

CABANAS, ERNANDO CESAR

XAIBE VILLAGE

DOWIE, MATHEW MAYERS

STANTON ST, SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN

CABRAL, JOEL JONATHAN

JACINTOVILLE

DURAN, HECTOR ROBERT

PHILLIP GOLDSON HIGHWAY, BELIZE CITY

ELEJIO, DANEY

RIVAS ESTATE, DANGRIGA TOWN

HERNANDEZ, SANTIAGO FRANCISCO

CHURCH ST, 48, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

ELLIS, JEROME ALFONSO

FLAMBOYANT ST, BELIZE CITY

HIGGS, ROSHAWN NICOLE

7TH ST, BELIZE CITY

ENRIQUEZ, KEIRA ROCHEL

RIVERO ST, 18, BELIZE CITY

HISLOP, RYAN

FABERS RD, 40, BELIZE CITY

ESCALANTE, JOHANI NOE

GUADALUPE ST, 1, ORANGE WALK TOWN

HOLLAND, AHIJAH JAHANAN

LIZARRAGA AVE, BELIZE CITY

ESPAT, KEVIN GUSTAVE

CHURCH ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

HOWARD, FRED ROBERT

CEMETERY RD, BELIZE CITY

ESPINOSA, JOSE MARCIANO

BARRIER REEF DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

HUMES, DANIKA CARIMA

MASKALL VILLAGE

ESTRADA, NORMA ALEJANDRA

NORTH SAN PEDRO, 7 Mls, SAN PEDRO TOWN

ISRANI, SHARDA

ALBERT ST, 33, BELIZE CITY

FABER, TIFFONY MARIE

COFFIN ST, 3177, BELIZE CITY

ITCH, LYDIA LILIA

STEADFAST VILLAGE

FERGUSON, JENNA NIKISHA

HENDERSON AVE, 1816, BELIZE CITY

JACOBS, CASSANDRA AMELIA

CARMELITA VILLAGE

FLORES, JORGE BENJAMIN

BARRIER REEF CRESCENT, 1237, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

JEX, MONICA NICOLE

NURSE FINLEY CRESCENT, 40, BELIZE CITY

FLOWERS, CHRISTINA LYNNE

S C VALLEY RD, 1, DANGRIGA TOWN

JIMINEZ, ELIK NAFFY

SAN JOSE SUCCOTZ VILLAGE

FLOWERS, DARON CALVIN

PERIWINKLE ST, 6478, BELIZE CITY

JOHNSTON, JAVIER WILLIAM

ESTHER ST, 3, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

FLOWERS, GENIEVA JASMIN

SEA STAR ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

JOHNSTON, THERESE MAHMUD

SUNFLOWER ST, 5, BELMOPAN CITY

FLOWERS, KAREEM ABDUL

AMRA AVE, 35, BELIZE CITY

JONES, ANDREA

MERCY LANE, 2622, BELIZE CITY

FLOWERS, KESHA SHAMICKA

LORDS BANK VILLAGE, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

JONES, DEIDRE DAVINA

SUPAL ST, 3164, BELIZE CITY

FLOWERS, LYNDON DEON

SEA GRAPE DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

JONES, ERIC WALTER

CLEGHORN ST, 94, BELIZE CITY

FLOWERS, NIGEL TROY

TEAKETTLE VILLAGE, 450, TEAKETTLE VILLAGE

JONES, KAREN MARIE

BEC LAYOUT, 2121, BELIZE CITY

FOREMAN, MARJORIE ALICE

PINKS ALLEY, 1, BELIZE CITY

JONES, ONIESHA KEISHAN

RI0 BRAVO CRESCENT, 7589, BELIZE CITY

FOSTER, SHAMAR SIMON

LINDO’S ALLEY, 24 A, BELIZE CITY

JONES, RAYVON

JAGUAR AVE, 79, BELIZE CITY

FRANCIS, WINSTON NORMAN

MASSAN ST, BELMOPAN CITY

JONES, ROGER DEAN

ALBERT HOY AVE, 44, BELIZE CITY

FRANCISCO, JAMES STEPHEN

CAMALOTE VILLAGE, CAMALOTE VILLAGE

JONES, SHANNON

SAN JUAN, SAN PEDRO TOWN

GABOUREL, CRYSEL

FABERS RD EXTN, 7406, BELIZE CITY

JOSEPH, ALEXANDER RAYMOND

BENGUCHE AREA, 1148, DANGRIGA TOWN

GABOUREL, SHANICE SHERLETTE

MCKAY BLVD, 8328, BELIZE CITY

TUCKER, WAYNE JR

George Price, ML 60, UNITEDVILLE VILLAGE

GALVEZ, JUAN NOLBERTO

JOHN MARTINEZ ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

JUAREZ, JOSE FERNANDO

REGENT ST, 40, BELIZE CITY

GALVEZ, MICHAEL DAVID

GEORGE PRICE AVE, 115, SANTA ELENA TOWN

KAMIL, SHAHNAJ

BARRIER REEF DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

GAMBOA, AKEEM RASHAD

POLICE ST, 6683, BELIZE CITY

KIAU, RICHARD ANTHONY

FABERS RD EXTN, 4366, BELIZE CITY

GAMEZ, EDWIN

C/O ISLAND FERRY, SAN PEDRO TOWN

KOYOC, THOMAS HILMER

MOPAN ST, ORANGE WALK TOWN

GARBUTT, JERMAINE GODFREY

NEAL PEN RD, 95, BELIZE CITY

KU, ELIGIO ELOY

SAN JOSE PALMAR VILLAGE, ORANGE WALK TOWN

GARBUTT, MARK GILBERT

CHURCHILL ST, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

LAMB, EMIL GEOVANNI

CORAL ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

GARCIA, CHARLES DELSON

GUMAGARUGU, 42, DANGRIGA TOWN

LAMBEY, ISHMAE SHANAY

SWEET POTATO ST, 2481, DANGRIGA TOWN

GARCIA, DEONESHA

SILK GRASS VILLAGE

LAZARO, RONNY MIZAEL

CARMELITA VILLAGE, CARMELITA VILLAGE

GARCIA, GIANIRY LORIANIE

SAN JOSE, ORANGE WALK

LEAL, ARTURO W.

HILL OF PROMISE, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

GARCIA, MARCEEN L.

SUNSET PARK, 68, MILE 8 GEORGE PRICE HIGHWAY

LESLIE, ALBRENNY HAZEL

CLEGHORN ST, 16, BELIZE CITY

GARCIA, MARIA ANGELICA

SANTA CRUZ AREA, SANTA ELENA TOWN

LEWIS, ANDREW CHARLES

MEX AVE, 23, BELIZE CITY

GARMA, WENDY SULEMA

BOCA DEL RIO DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

LEWIS, DEMREY EMAURY

FABERS RD EXTN, 9855, BELIZE CITY

GARNETT, KADIJA SADE

TUL ST, 8271, BELMOPAN CITY

LEWIS, EMA MARJANIE

RIVAS ESTATE, 1891, DANGRIGA TOWN

GEBAN, NASEEM HAMED

SANTA CRUZ AREA, 16, SANTA ELENA TOWN

LEWIS, ZAIN KARIN

NEW AREA SANTA ELENA, 119, SANTA ELENA TOWN

GENTLE, RICHARD LAWRENCE

JUVENTUS ST, 2, ORANGE WALK TOWN

LOAGUE, JUSTIN EVANDO

HAMLIN ST, BELMOPAN CITY

GENUS, CLIVE ANTHONY

GIBNUT AVE, 10, BELMOPAN CITY

LOCARIO, MARCUS WILFRED

JEWFISH STREET, 1922, ORANGE WALK TOWN

GIDEON, JOHN JR

TRIAL FARM, ORANGE WALK TOWN

LOCKE, JEROME SYLVESTRE

FABERS RD EXTN, 4366, BELIZE CITY

GILHARRY, ALMA GENE

PORT SAUL STREET, COROZAL TOWN

LOCKE, LEANI ANNIE

SAN JOAQUIN VILLAGE

GILHARRY, ELLOYD JUNIOR

LANTANA ST, 22, BELIZE CITY

LOGAN, DEANNE PATRICIA

NEW SITE 1, DANGRIGA TOWN

GILL, JOSLYN RAYMOND

BUTTON WOOD BAY, 1620, BELIZE CITY

LONGSWORTH, KRISTOPHER F.

SARSTOON ST, 9, BELIZE CITY

GILLETT, AISHA JERE

ARLINTON DRIVE, 7365, BELIZE CITY

LOPEZ, BERTINA TERSITA

8 MLS GEORGE PRICE HIGHWAY

GILLETT, DAMAN

SAMUEL HAYNES CRESCENT, 149, BELIZE CITY

LOPEZ, DUSHINKA DEEAUDREY

CHATUYE ST, 7, DANGRIGA TOWN

GILLETT, MONIQUE BRITTNEY

BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

LOPEZ, JESSIE DENNIS

MUSSELL CREEK ST, 11, BELMOPAN CITY

GOFF, LUDRICK WILFRED

COMPLEX AVE, 8305, BELIZE CITY

LOPEZ, KAREN RENEE

COCONUT DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

GOMEZ, HENRY GEOVANNY

CRAN ST, 35, BELIZE CITY

LOPEZ, LESLYN JAHIRA

MLS PHILLIP GOLDSON HIGHWAY, 2 1/2, BELIZE CITY

GOMEZ-KAMEL, ESTRELLITA LETICIA

SEASHORE DR, 6120, BELIZE CITY

LOPEZ, MARTINA MARTHA

POMONA ST, ORANGE WALK TOWN

GONZALES, LYNETTE ARACHELLA

FINCA SOLANA, COROZAL TOWN

LOPEZ, RYAN RICHARD

TOUCAN AVE, 264, BELMOPAN CITY

GONZALEZ, ARMIDA ADELA

WEST ST, 107, BELIZE CITY

LOPEZ, SHIRLET STEPHANIE

KISKADEE AVE, BELMOPAN CITY

GONZALEZ, ELMER

HIGHER ST, SANTA ELENA TOWN

LOPEZ, TIFFANY TANESHA

NEAL PEN ROAD, 105, BELIZE CITY

GONZALEZ, SHERLENE CAROLYN

USHER ST, 10, BELIZE CITY

MAGANA, DANIEL JESSE

CARMELITA VILLAGE

GORDON, LISA

6TH ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

MAGANA, FERNANDO LUCIANO

AVENIDA LANGOSTA, CAYE CAULKER VILLAGE

GRAHAM, EILEEN DELVORINE

ST MARTINS ST, 9228, BELIZE CITY

MAI, SHAHEED AMADE

WELCH ST, 4, BELIZE CITY

GRAHAM, SHARN LEANORA

MAHOGANY ST, 127, BELIZE CITY

MAJANO, DIANA DINORA

8 MLS WESTERN HWY, BELIZE CITY

GRANT, MONIQUE

CAMPUS AVE WEST LANDIVAR, 5959, BELIZE CITY

MALIC, JASON

MAMI ROAD, 3, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

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Continued from page 24 NOTICE

Dear Valued BTL Customer, Customers who have an outstanding debt owed to BTL and are no longer making any payments to settle their debt are hereby advised to contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment. BTL shall, without any further notice to yourself, pass this debt to a Debt Collection Agency for recovery if no settlement arrangement with BTL is reached on or before the 31st of March 2023.

BTL also advises customers who are in default of any Payment Arrangement with BTL, to kindly contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment to avoid service interruption.

GRAY, SHARLETTE YOLANDA

PERIWINKLE ST, BELIZE CITY

MANGAR, BRUCE THOMAS

2ND AVE BUTTONWOOD BAY, BELIZE CITY

GUERRA, JASMIN ABIGAEL

SALAZAR ST, SANTA ELENA TOWN

MANZANARES, DENIS ABEL

3RD ST SOUTH, COROZAL TOWN

GUERRERO, LUCILO ANTONIO

DEER ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

MANZANERO, NANCY VIOLETA

CAYE CAULKER VILLAGE

GUILLEN, MARLEN ROXANA

MARINA DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

MARIN, JEMEMA CAMECHA

DUNN ST, 14, BELIZE CITY

GUITY, CHARLIE HOWARD

WAGIERALE, DANGRIGA TOWN

MARROQUIN, JAVIER JESUS

NARANJAL STREET, ORANGE WALK TOWN

GUTIERREZ, ALLEN ARDEN

LUCILLE MELENDREZ BLVD, PUNTA GORDA TOWN

MARTINEZ, HASANI CEAJAY

T ST, 2, BELIZE CITY

GUY, ARCELEI AMARA

CUSTARDAPPLE ST, 5, BELMOPAN CITY

MARTINEZ, JARMILA NERISSA

ALBERT ST, 11, TRIAL FARM VILLAGE

GUZMAN, GLENN MARK

JASMINE ST, 6483, BELIZE CITY

MARTINEZ, KEYAN

CEMETERY RD, 128, BELIZE CITY

GUZMAN, JESSIE MARCY

SILK GRASS VILLAGE, SILK GRASS VILLAGE

MARTINEZ, MARLON NIGEL

BISHOP MARTIN STREET, SANTA ELENA TOWN

GUZMAN, RASHALE SHAVERN

WEST ST, PUNTA GORDA TOWN

MARTINEZ, MARTA ISABEL

SANTA CRUZ AREA, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

HAMILTON, HARRISON T.

FABERS RD, 60, BELIZE CITY

MARTINEZ, PEARLA ANIFA

BACK STREET HOPKINS VILLAGE, HOPKINS VILLAGE

HAYLOCK, MAGGIE

CAHAL PECH RD, 264, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

MARTINEZ, ROMAN ARTURO

ESPERANZA VILLAGE

HAYLOCK, PAUL RANDALL

WAHA ST, 211, BELIZE CITY

MATA, JUAN FRANCISCO

NORTH SAN PEDRO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

HEMMANS, KIRAH DENISE

ANTELOPE ST EXT, 7017, BELIZE CITY

MATUS, ACXEL NOEL

REGGAE ST, 7211, BELIZE CITY

HENDY, DIANA VICTORIA

216 LORDS BANK VILLAGE

MAYEN, MARCOS MANUEL

GUADALUPE ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

HENDY, NICOLE

BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

MAZIER, FIONA CRYSTAL

HALLS LAYOUT, COROZAL TOWN

HERBERT, ISAN AARON

JOHNSON ST, 7, BELIZE CITY

MCCULLOCH, JEREMY LAWRENCE

DOUBLE HEAD CABBAGE VILLAGE

HERCULES, KRISTEN ALEXANDER

SWASEY ST, 11, BELMOPAN CITY

MCDOUGAL, DALE

VERNON ST, BELIZE CITY

MCKENZIE, ASHTON AKEEM

FAR WEST ST, 5, PUNTA GORDA TOWN

REQUENA, WHITNEY M.

ZACARANDA ST, 4423, BELIZE CITY

MCKESSEY, WILLIAM GEORGE

GUANACASTE ST, 19, ORANGE WALK

REYES, KAREN SELENE

ANTELOPE EXT, 15, BELIZE CITY

MCKOY, ARIFA JAMILA

TOLEDO ST, 4, BELMOPAN CITY

REYES, RYAN ARLEIGH

GEORGE PRICE HIGHWAY, 15 MLS, BELIZE CITY

MEDWOOD, SHERLINE

EBONY ST, 9, BELIZE CITY

RHABURN, ERIC WILLIAM

YORK ST, 63B, BELIZE CITY

MEIGHAN, JOSEPH N

JOE LEWIS RD, 32, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

RHODEN, ALEXANDER

COCONUT DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

MENDEZ, CHRISTOPHER OMAR

SEINE BIGHT VILLAGE

RICHARDSON, RENNEA KATHLEEN

SANKER ST, 3552, BELIZE CITY

MENDEZ, SEIDY

SAN PABLO VILLAGE

RIVAS, GILBERT GLENFORD

NEW SITE, INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE

MENDOZA, SHANTEL NEESA

WELCH ST, 10, BELIZE CITY

RIVERA, JAIME A

BENQUE VIEJO ROAD, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

MENZIES, PHILLIS ALBERTHA

EAST WINDMILL ST, HATTIEVILLE VILLAGE

RIVERO, GLENDA

PETER SECO ST, 4444, BELIZE CITY

MEYERS, EUGENE

STADIUM STREET, ORANGE WALK TOWN

ROBATEAU, ANA MARIE

SAN ANTONIO, 24, COROZAL TOWN

MICHAEL, SHANTAE

ROSEAPPLE ST, 3, ORANGE WALK TOWN

ROBATEAU, CHARLENE BERNADETTE

LAKE GARDEN SOUTH COAST, 120, LADYVILLE

MIDDLETON, ERVIN WINFIELD

SANTA BARBARA ST, 17, BELIZE CITY

ROBATEAU, KENDRA ALEXIE

VASQUEZ AVE, BELIZE CITY

MILLER, NATHALI ANN

LOS LAGOS VILLAGE

ROBINSON, GILBERT ALEXANDER

NORTH CREEK RD, 3057, BELIZE CITY

MOGUEL, NADERA NICOLE

SOUTH ST, 38, BELIZE CITY

ROBINSON, TANISHA

NORTHERN HIGHWAY, 9 1/2, BELIZE CITY

MOLINA, GINELLE GASMINE

CHETUMAL STREET, 295, BELIZE CITY

ROCHES, CHARLTON

BERKELEY ST, BELIZE CITY

MONIMA, AUDIBALDO ANTHONY

WHITE COCAL AREA, COROZAL TOWN

ROCHES, JOSEPH EDMOND

SAN ANDRES VILLAGE, SAN ANDRES VILLAGE

MONTEJO, OLDA JOAQUINA

C A BLVD, 32, BELIZE CITY

ROCHES, VINCENT JALEEL

POMONA VILLAGE, POMONA VILLAGE

MONTES, MELINDA ELIZABETH

LIBERTY AVE, ORANGE WALK TOWN

RODRIGUEZ, JASMIN GISELLE

HIGHER ST, 12, SANTA ELENA TOWN

MONTEZ, BRECIO EUGENIO

LAKELAND RD, DANGRIGA TOWN

RODRIGUEZ, NANDINA FRANCISCA

SANTIAGO JUAN AREA, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

MOREIRA, BERTHA ELORINE

120, BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

RODRIGUEZ, SHANICE ELIZABETH

IGUANA AVE, 14, BELMOPAN CITY

MOREIRA, DARREL JAMES

YABOROUGH RD, 20, BELIZE CITY

RODRIGUEZ, YANELLIE LYNNETTE

TRIAL FRAM, ORANGE WALK TOWN

MOREIRA, JUDITH GRAY

MAHOGANY ST EXT, BELIZE CITY

ROSADO, SYUI NILDA

CEDAR ST, COROZAL TOWN

MOREIRA, KIANNA LORETTA

FOREST HOME VILLAGE

ROWLAND, CLARENCE VAUGHN

TABLAYTA STREET, PLACENCIA

MORENO, TANYA GUADALUPE

TEAKETTLE VILAGE, 28, BELMOPAN CITY

RUBIO, GLENDA MAY

SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE

MORGAN, REYNALDO

SEINE BIGHT VILLAGE

RUDON, LORRAINE ELIZABETH

PLACENCIA VILLAGE

MURILLOS, LIA SERVANA

BLUE CREEK VILLAGE

RUDON, SHEREE ANN

HIBISCUS LANE, BELIZE CITY

MUSLAR, LEON DURHAM

SAN ANDRES STREET, ORANGE WALK TOWN

RUIZ, STEPHANIE TATIANA

MONTALVO ST, 8, BELMOPAN CITY

MYVETTE, JENILEE SHAMIRA

ELDRIDGE VILLAGE

RUSSELL, LIONEL THEODORE

BERMUDIAN LANDING VILLAGE

MYVETTE, LEROY RICHARD

ESPERANZA VILLAGE

SABAL, DANIEL CORNELUIS

HOPKINS VILLAGE, HOPKINS VILLAGE

NAJ, ELIZABETH

CHILE ST, BELMOPAN CITY

SABAL, EDWINA VANESSA

LOS LAGOS, 323, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

NAVARETTE, ANALICIA

ROYAL PALM AVE, 9, ORANGE WALK TOWN

SALAM, EZEQUIEL FELICIANO

ANTELOPE EXTENSION, 147, BELIZE CITY

NEAL, ANGELA PATRICIA

ROARING CREEK VILLAGE

SALAM, JIM WILL

SAN NARCISO VILLAGE, SAN NARCISO VILLAGE

NEAL, CANDICE ANALEE

NEAL PEN RD, BELIZE CITY

SALAZAR, JESENIA ADILLETT

6TH ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

NEAL, KEISHA CARLA

SANTA CRUZ AREA, SANTA ELENA TOWN

SALDANO, DERRICK ULRICK

FABER ROAD, 7764, BELIZE CITY

NEAL, SHANNON ROSELIE

MAHOGANY ST, 15 B, BELIZE CITY

SALDANO, SHAWN CHRISTOPHER

MADAM LIZ AVE, 7764, BELIZE CITY

NICHOLAS, GREGORY

LANDIVAR ST, 3004, BELIZE CITY

SALDANO, SHIRLEY RITA

MADAM LIZ AVE, 7764, BELIZE CITY

NICHOLSON, EFREN CESAR

MOHO RIVER ST, 4, ORANGE WALK TOWN

SAMBULA, HARVEY EVRALD

FERRELLS LANE, 2, BELIZE CITY

NORALES, JANETH

XUNANTUNICH STREET, 26, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

SANCHEZ, DELMI ESPERANZA

LORDS BANK VILLAGE, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

NORALEZ, DENIKA TYRA

ANOTHER WORLD, ROARING CREEK VILLAGE

SANCHEZ, SINDY SUYAPA

PICINI SITE, BELMOPAN CITY

NORALEZ, SIMON PETER

JASMINE ST, BELIZE CITY

SANCHEZ, SOFIA EDITH

ROARING CREEK VILLAGE, ROARING CREEK VILLAGE

NORALEZ, TYRIC JOSTIN

GIBNUT ST, BELIZE CITY

SANDOVAL, ROSALBA

BAHIA PUESTA DEL SOL CAYE CAULKER VILLAGE,

NOVELO, DIDIER SALOMEN

NORTH SAN PEDRO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

SANTOS, LYNN MARJOIRE

MADAM LIZ AVE, 7748, BELIZE CITY

NOVELO, YASENI KARINA

SAN MATEO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

SANTOYA, SANDY ANTHONY

AVENIDA PUEBLO NUEVO, x089458, CAYE CAULKER

ORTEGA, YCELA DIANE

APOLLO ST, 15, SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN

SAWERS, JOHN ALEXANDER

1ST ST SOUTH, COROZAL TOWN

ORTIZ, AMID LOUISE

HERON ST, 280, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

SILVA, NASHLA NADIMA

CHURCHILL ST, 67, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

OTTLEY, THELMA JEAN

VASQUEZ AVE, 5708, BELIZE CITY

SINGH, JOANNIE R

FLAMBOYANT ST, COROZAL TOWN

PACHECO, NOEMI ISELA

GEORGE STREET, 42, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

SMITH, ALNOYE VERIE

YARBOROUGH RD, 4, BELIZE CITY

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Ministry of Sustainable Development Commits to ICAT Project Cooperation Agreements Dr. Kenrick Williams, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management signed two key project cooperation agreements with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) under the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT).

The first agreement is for the implementation of the ICAT Belize project - Phase 2. Phase 1 of the project was successfully completed in August 2022. The objectives of phase 2 include strengthening national and institutional

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capacities to support the implementation of the national climate change monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system under ICAT phase 1 and enhancing sector, sub-national and non-state actor level support and integration into the national MRV system. The country will further institutionalise the arrangements for collecting data for the national MRV system in a consultative process with all stakeholders and enhance capacities to assess, track and report on climate change relevant information. The cost to implement ICAT phase 2 is US$170,000 for the period January 2023 to August 2024.

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The second agreement is centred on the “Enhancing the National Capacities in Belize to Track and Report on Climate Finance” project. A few of the specific goals of this project include defining climate finance and establishing the parameters of climate finance considering the national circumstances in Belize; developing a national methodological approach to identify the climate finance needs in line with the national climate change priority actions for reporting under the Biennial Transparency Report; and establishing and formalising the institutional arrangements for climate finance MRV, ensuring the engagement of the stakeholders is formalized allowing for effective operations of the national MRV system. The scope of the activities includes the country of Belize as a whole, consid-

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ering international and domestic public finance for the development of the climate finance MRV module system/platform.

The cost of this project is US$169,875 for the period March 2023 to May 2024.

ICAT was established in 2015 at the COP that adopted the Paris Agreement to support the implementation of the agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework. It provides countries with tailored support and practical tools and methodologies to build robust transparency frameworks needed for effective climate action in sync with national development priorities.

These initiatives will build trust and confidence, and ensure accountability in the transparency of Belize's reporting and contributions to climate change at a national and international level.

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BTL also advises customers who are in default of any Payment Arrangement with BTL, to kindly contact BTL’s Credit Department to make arrangement for payment to avoid service interruption.

PALACIO, ESTHER MARIE

SOUTH CREEK, 3141, BELIZE CITY

SMITH, ALRICK A

RICHARD ST, 19, BELIZE CITY

PALMA, FANNY

6TH ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

SMITH, BRITANIA ELIDA

NORTH CREEK RD, 3056, BELIZE CITY

PALMERO, SANDRA EMILDA

AIRSTRIP, CAYE CAULKER VILLAGE

SMITH, RADMON RICHARD

XUNANTUNICH BLVD, 188, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

PALMERSTON, SHANTIA DANESHA

HIBISCUS ST, 1B, LADYVILLE

SMITH, ROXANNIE

RANCHITO VILLAGE, RANCHITO VILLAGE

PASCACIO, DORETH DENISE

SANTA FAMILIA ST, ORANGE WALK TOWN

SOSA, ANGEL RICARDO

ALTAMIRA AREA, COROZAL TOWN

PATNETT, MICHELLE MAUREEN

ARMADILLO ST, 2863, BELIZE CITY

SOSA, NELLIE NICOLE

ALBERT ST, 56, BELIZE CITY

PATT, ADRIAN HERMINIO

COLLEGE RD, COROZAL TOWN

STAINE, KISA MARY

ALLAN PITTS CRESCENT, 12, BELIZE CITY

PEREZ, ALBERT ALISTAIR

120, BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

STAINE, MELONIE

NORTH CREEK RD, 6976, BELIZE CITY

PEREZ, EDILBERTO HUMBERTO

MARCUS CANUL, 4, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

STEPHENSON, SHANDA LOUISE

ORANGE ST, SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN

PEREZ, PETER ALBERT

ESTHER ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

STEPHENSON, THOMAZINE

MILPA ST, 5, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

PEREZ, SUJELY DORINDA

COLLEGE RD, COROZAL TOWN

STEVENS, ASHWORTH WILHEIM

ST. PAULS BANK VILLAGE, ST. PAULS BANK VILLAGE

PETILLO, DARREN BRIAN

BURNS AVENUE, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

STEVENSON, MELANIE DEBBIE

SAN JOSE VILLAGE, SAN JOSE VILLAGE

PEYREFITTE, TRACY SAMANTHA

KONTIKI AREA, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

STUART, PASHAWN RASHAWN

ALOE VERA ST, 25, BELIZE CITY

PHILLIPS, LETRICIA NICOLE

FRESH POND, 39, BURRELL BOOM VILLAGE

SUAZO, AKBAR MALTON

HALLS LAYOUT, COROZAL TOWN

POL, KEILLY ANNETTE

NORTH, SAN PEDRO TOWN

SUTHERLAND, RACHEL RUTH

LEMONAL VILLAGE, LEMONAL VILLAGE

POOK, AZENETTE A

EDER DE LA O ST, BENQUE VIEJO TOWN

SWASO, RESELA DIASY

YAMPA ST, 19, DANGRIGA TOWN

PORTILLO, WILLIAM ALEXANDER

GREEN ST, 128, BELIZE CITY

TABLADA, ISHELLE

TOUCAN AVE, 34/36, BELMOPAN CITY

POTT, ALEIDA YVETTE

LANDIVAR ST, 12, BELIZE CITY

TABORA, MARIA DOLORES

WEST COLLET CANAL, BELIZE CITY

QUIJANO, LUIS OSWALDO

SANDPIPER ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

TECK, ALFONSO PATRICIO

COSTA RICA ST, 76, BELMOPAN CITY

QUINONEZ, ELROY EMIL

NEW SITE 1, DANGRIGA TOWN

THOMPSON, THOMAS BENJAMIN

WATER SUPPLY AREA, PUNTA GORDA TOWN

RAMCLAM, DERWIN

TRENCHTOWN, INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE

TILLETT, DALILA

HERLINDA LAYOUT, COROZAL TOWN

RAMCLAM, JASON

BOCOTORA ST, 11, BELIZE CITY

TILLETT, MARLON DEAN

JOHN MARTINEZ ST, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

RAMCLAM, TIFFANY DANA

MARINA DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

TILLETT, SHARON ANN

BANAK ST, 20, BELIZE CITY

RAMIREZ, JENISSE ISIDORA

WAGNERS LANE, 57, BELIZE CITY

TILLETTE, SAMANTHA EMILIA

MARIGOLD LANE, 6420, BELIZE CITY

RAMIREZ, PHILLIP

DEW DROP ESTATE, 14, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

TORRES, LEODAN

BETHIAS LANE, ORANGE WALK TOWN

RANCHARAN, NICOLE NATALIA

ALTAMIRA AREA, COROZAL TOWN

TORRES, VICTOR HUGO

6TH ST SOUTH, COROZAL TOWN

REID, WAYNE DENMARK

NORTH, SAN PEDRO TOWN

TRAPP, ALBURN

NEW SITE, POMONA VILLAGE

REQUENA, LUCELLE LEEANNIE

ZACARANDA ST, BELIZE CITY

TRAPP, CHERRYMAE LOUISE

8 Miles, 11, 8 MLS WESTERN HWY

TRAPP, WINSTON ARTHUR

ALBERT ST, 11, BELIZE CITY

WADE, AREINY RASHEDAH

HOPKINS VILLAGE, HOPKINS VILLAGE

TRUITT, DOROTHY E

BREADFRUIT ST, COROZAL TOWN

WADE, EDNA MAE

LOS LAGOS VILLAGE, 15, LOS LAGOS VILLAGE

TUN, CARMINA LIZETTE

HALLS LAYOUT, COROZAL TOWN

WEBSTER, RICHARD ARTHUR

WAGAIRALE AREA, 1447, DANGRIGA TOWN

TZIB, KATLYNN MARIE

SEA GRAPE DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

WHITE, ALBA DELIE

TARPON ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

UH, ISMAEL SANTOS

WESTBY ALLEY, 26, ORANGE WALK TOWN

WHITE, HAVELAND H

UNION TOWN, ORANGE WALK TOWN

USHER, CALBERT SYLVESTER

PETER SECO ST, 4429, BELIZE CITY

WILLIAMS, COLLET DELROY

ISLA RD, 491, DANGRIGA TOWN

VALDEZ, NAKSIDALIA MICHELLE

SAN MATEO, SAN PEDRO TOWN

WILLIAMS, DARLENE DIANA

SITTEE RIVER VILLAGE, SITTEE RIVER VILLAGE

VALDEZ, YELITZA I

BENQUE VIEJO RD, 92, SAN IGNACIO TOWN

WILLIAMS, FANNY IYORI

XAIBE VILLAGE, XAIBE VILLAGE

VALENTINE, AGATHA DEVON

FLAMBOYANT ST, 200, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

WILLIAMS, JUSTIN CHARLES

BARRIER REEF DR, SAN PEDRO TOWN

VALERIO, DORETTA DENESE

NANCHE ST, 50, BELMOPAN CITY

WILLIAMS, LEROY

COCONUT DR, SAN IGNACIO

VALLADARES, MARVIN GERARDO

4TH ST, 19, BELIZE CITY

WILLIAMS, SCOTT MORRIS

6 MLS, GEORGE PRICE HIGHWAY

VALLADARES, MIGUEL ANGEL

CHURCH ST, -, BENQUE VIEJO

WILTSHIRE, ALFONSO OSWALD

DFC AREA, 844, SAN PEDRO TOWN

VARGAS, ALEXIS DOMINIC

TROPICAL WAVE ST, SAN PEDRO TOWN

WILTSHIRE, JOHN

CRAN ST, 429, BELIZE CITY

VASQUEZ, HELMER AUGUSTO

LORDS BANK RD, 86, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

WOLFE, KRISTYLANE KRISTAL

TEAKETTLE VILLAGE, TEAKETTLE VILLAGE

VASQUEZ, JOSE

PLACENCIA, PLACENCIA VILLAGE

WORTHY, ABRIGALE ROXANNE

SANDHILL VILLAGE, SANDHILL VILLAGE

VASQUEZ, SEIR SYDNEY

MUSSELL CREEK ST, 20, BELMOPAN CITY

XI, SANTIAGO

SAN MARCOS, SAN PEDRO TOWN

VELASQUEZ, CLAUDE THEODORE

SAN JUAN AREA, SAN PEDRO TOWN

YAM, EMMANUEL SEBASTIAN

PATCHAKAN VILLAGE

VELASQUEZ, HENRY MANUEL

MABLE PITTS, SANTA ELENA TOWN

YAM, RODRIGO

SAN JOAQUIN VILLAGE

VERNON, DARLON SHAQUELLE

RIVERSIDE ST, 9771, BELIZE CITY

YOUNG, FAITH VASHTY

DIEGO ST, 722, BELIZE CITY

VERNON, MICHAEL ANTHONY

PLACENCIA, PLACENCIA VILLAGE

YOUNG, HADIE GWENDOLYN

BARRACK RD, 55, BELIZE CITY

VEVE, JANINE JENEVE

CEMETERY RD, 25, LADYVILLE VILLAGE

YOUNG, JOSEPH ALEXANDER

CUMBERBATCH ST, BELIZE CITY

VIAMIL, KENIA ROSIBEL

LORDS BANK RD, LORDS BANK VILLAGE

YOUNG, KADEDRA REGENE

HUNTERS LANE, 6, BELIZE CITY

VILLANUEVA, DAISY JEANNETTE

GEORGEVILLE VILLAGE, GEORGEVILLE VILLAGE

YUPIT, EDWARDO JOEL

SAN NARCISO VILLAGE

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SIGNED: 16 of 36 site agreements GOB/Protected Areas Co-management Agreements with Conservation Partners

Belmopan, March 16, 2023 The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management officially continued the formalization of public-private partnerships (or co-management) for several protected areas across the National Protected Areas System (NPAS) with several of its conservation partners.

Co-management agreements were signed with conservation partners for the following followings sites: • Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development (SACD) – Bacalar Chico National Park • Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative (CSFI) – North-Eastern Biological Corridor • Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) – Payne’s Creek National Park • Ya’axche Conservation Trust (YCT) – Bladen Nature Reserve These agreements are site-based and entail the necessary scope, coverage, and commitments to comprehensively address gaps related to financial accountability and transparency, reporting and data availability.

Additionally, they allow for greater collaboration between government and conservation partners and endeavour to enhance governance of the NPAS for the benefit of the Belizean people.

Hon. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate

Change, and Disaster Risk Management, highlighted that “the collaboration doesn’t end today with the signing of the agreement but has to be long-standing, and our partnership should be here to stay for many years.”

At the signing of the agreements, Joel Verde, Executive Director of the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development, expressed how honoured they are to have been given the responsibility of managing Bacalar

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Chico National Park. Mr. Verde affirmed that they are committed to ensuring that they “bring an open and participatory approach as custodians of this important protected area – part of Belize’s World Heritage Site, focused on maintaining the ecological values and services, as well as the benefits it provides for its stakeholder communities.”

Christina Garcia, Executive Director of Ya'axché Conservation Trust, emphasized that “through a renewed co-management agreement, Ya'axché

is committed to continuing its collaborative efforts with the Government of Belize to maintain the ecological integrity of the Bladen Nature Reserve, known as the "Crown Jewel" of Belize's protected areas.”

A total of 16 of 36 site agreements have now been signed and will be managed under the new Co-Management Framework. The National Biodiversity Office, within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, continues to implement these initiatives geared towards strengthening governance, management effectiveness, and financial sustainability of the NPAS. These initiatives include the launch of the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool, the Biodiversity Impact and Investment Tracking Tool, and business and investment training, among others.

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INVITATION TO CONSULTING FIRMS TO SUBMIT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Operation Data Country: Belize Operation: Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Operation No: 2147 Consulting Data Name of the Consultancy: Final Infrastructure Design for the National Forensic Science Service Selection Method: Quality and Cost-Based Selection Reference number: Nº CABEI-CS 002-2147/2023.

The Government of Belize has received financing from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration for the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP), and it is intended to use a portion of the funds for consulting service contracts.

The Consulting services (“the services”) include: a) Needs assessment report; and b) Design of a National Forensic Science Services Complex.

Belize National Prayer Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations, please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved country.

--------------------God of might, wisdom and justice, please assist our Belizean government and people with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude.

--------------------Let Your light of Your divine wisdom direct their plans and endeavours so that with Your help we may attain our just objectives.

--------------------With Your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge.

--------------------We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law, that we may be preserved in union and, in that peace which the world itself cannot give.

--------------------And, after enjoying the blessings of this life, please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal reward that You have prepared for those who love You. Amen.

The Ministry of Economic Development invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in providing the requested services. Interested consultants shall provide information indicating that they are qualified to provide the services and may partner with other firms in the form of a Joint Venture (JV) or subconsultants to improve their qualifications. The criteria for shortlist selection are found within the respective Terms of Reference.

Interested Consulting Firms can obtain the Terms of Reference at no cost by requesting them by email: procurementofficerii.bisp@med.gov.bz, projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz or by accessing the electronic portal (https://blz-cppnb.caricom.org or https://med.gov.bz or https://devbusiness.un.org) before the deadline date indicated below.

Consultants will be selected using the method of Quality and Cost Based Selection described in the Regulations for the Application of the Procurement Policy available at www.bcie.org.

Interested consultants can obtain more information at the address indicated at the end of this invitation, during business hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Expressions of interest package together with the information indicated in the Terms of Reference must be hand delivered at the address below, no later than Monday, April 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

Elvis Requena Project Coordinator Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP) Programme Executing Unit 1904 Constitution Drive 2nd Floor, Unit #3 Belmopan City, Belize C.A. projectcoordinator.bisp@med.gov.bz

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MOHW UPDATES Skin Protectant Preparation

Containing 1 or more of the following ingredients

Topical cream or Lotion

Tube / Bottle

Calamine 8% Zinc Oxide 13% Zinc Acetate 0.1% Pramoxine 1%

PR#071-23

PRESS RELEASE

Ministry of Health & Wellness Reminds Public of Over-theCounter Medications for General Sales Belmopan. March 21, 2022.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness reminds the public of the List of Over-theCounter Medications for General Sales published in 2020 (please reference list). This list contains medications safe enough to be used by the consumer as indicated on the label without a prescription or technical advice from a health professional.

Combination Pain

Combination of 2 or more of the following:

Relief for Adult Use (Migrane headaches, menstrual cramps)

Acetaminophen 500mg or lower Acetylsalicylic acid 325mg or lower Caffeine 65mg or lower Pyrilamine maleate 15mg or lower

Tablet, Capsule, Caplet

Pouch/ Sachet

Combination Cough and Cold Relief for Adult Use

Combination of 2 or more of the following therapeutic classes: Analgesic/ Antipyretic Including: Acetylsalicylic acid 325mg or lower Acetaminophen 500mg or lower Ibuprofen 200mg or lower Cough Suppressant Including: Dextromethorphan 10mg or lower Antihistamine Including: Chlorpheniramine 4mg or lower Diphenhydramine 25mg or lower Doxylamine 12.5mg or lower Nasal Decongestant Including: Phenylephrine 10mg or lower Mucolytic & Expectorant Including: Bromhexine 8mg or lower Guaifenesin 200mg or less

Tablet, Capsule, Caplet, gel capsules, Effervescent

Pouch/ Sachet

Only medications found on the list may be sold in any establishment that does not possess a valid facility license from the Ministry of Health & Wellness. These may include, but are not limited to, supermarkets, grocery stores, gas stations, etc.

Additionally, establishment owners are reminded that drug inspectors are authorized to enter and inspect any place where drugs are manufactured, produced, prepared, preserved, packaged, stored, or sold. They are also authorized to seize any drugs that are unauthorized.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness urges all consumers only to take prescription medications when prescribed by a registered medical practitioner and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist from a licensed pharmacy.

Ends

MINISTRY OF HEALTH - BELIZE LIST OF OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS FOR GENERAL SALE

Definition of Over-the-Counter Medications for General Sale: Medicines that are safe enough to be used by the consumer as indicated on the label with no technical advice from a health professional and not requiring a prescription.

Page 1 of 1 Name

Description and Strength

Dosage Form

Presentation

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)

500mg or lower

Tablet, Capsule, Caplet

Pouch/ Sachet

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) for paediatric use

160mg/5ml (32mg/ml) or lower

Oral suspension, Syrup

Bottle of 120mls or less

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) for paediatric use

80mg or lower

Chewable Tablet

Box or bottle of 30 tablets or less

Ibuprofen

200mg or lower, containing 400 mg or less per oral dosage unit

Tablet, Capsule, Caplet

Pouch/ Sachet

Bismuth

262mg or lower

Tablet

Pouch/ Sachet

17.5mg/ml or lower

Oral suspension

Bottle

Subsalicylate Bismuth

Containing 1 or more of the following ingredients Menthol Oral Lozenges or cough drops

Eucalyptus

Lozenge

Liquorice

Isopropyl alcohol 70% or lower

With or without 1 of the following ingredients: Wintergreen Glycerine

Solution for topical use

Bottle

Hydrogen Peroxide

3% or lower

Solution for topical use

Bottle

Menthol

2.5% or lower

Topical gel Cream

Jar/ Bottle/ Tube

Topical Pain/ Itch Relief

Containing 1 or more of the following:

Topical gel or cream

Jar/ Bottle/ Tube

Oral Solution

Bottle

Menthol 10% or lower Camphor 6% or lower Eucalyptus 40% or lower Methyl salicylate 30% or lower Diphenhydramine 2% or lower

Oral Rehydration Solution

Premixed oral rehydration solution

Subsalicylate Combination medication for acid indigestion/ Upset Stomach/ heartburn/ biliousness

Combination of 2 or more of the following: Citric Acid 2 g or 40% w/w or lower Tartaric Acid 0.25g or 0.05 w/w or lower Sodium Bicarbonate 2.5g or 50% w/w or lower Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1.2 g or 24% w/w or lower Potassium bicarbonate 0.35 g or lower Magnesium Sulphate 0.88g/ 5g (17.6% w/w)

Combination

Combination of 2 or more of the following:

Antacid/ Antigas Preparation for

Aluminium Hydroxide 200mg Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg

Adult Use

Simethicone 25mg

Combination

Aluminium Hydroxide 200mg/ 5ml or lower

Antacid/ Antigas

Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg/5ml or lower

Preparation for Adult Use

Simethicone 20mg/ 5ml or lower

Sparkling Salt Effervescent Tablet

Chewable Tablet

Oral Suspension

Pouch/ Sachet

Oral Rehydration Salt

Box or bottle of 30 tablets or less

Bottle of 240mls or less

Sachet/ Pouch

All establishment carrying any medication must display a sign where medications are located indicating that medications should be used in accordance with written instructions on package and that they should consult a medical professional if symptoms persist.

All products must be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s stipulations. Failure to comply may result in confiscation of products.

All products should be appropriately labelled for retail sale with manufacturer’s drug facts and instructions for use.

Under no circumstances shall a product be tampered with, repackaged or removed from its complete original packaging.

The sale of medicines is prohibited to persons under the age of twelve (12) years in accordance with the Laws of Belize, Chapter 311 Chemist and Druggist Act.

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CONCIERGE SERVICES LIMITED

CONCIERGE SERVICES LIMITED

VACANCY: JOB OPPORTUNITY

VACANCY: JOB OPPORTUNITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Vacation Planner with the Concierge Services Limited.

In our continued effort to promote diversity, both females/males, are encouraged to apply for the available post.

VACATION PLANNER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Reservations Manager with the Concierge Services Limited. In our continued effort to promote diversity, both females/males, are encouraged to apply for the available post.

RESERVATIONS MANAGER

Reports to: Reservations Sales Manager (Belize City, Belize)

Reports to: Revenue Manager (Belize City, Belize)

Summary of Responsibilities: A Vacation Planner is a professional who works in the travel and tourism industry and specializes in creating customized travel itineraries for hotel and resort guests. They will be the first point of contact and will assist guests with inquiries about room availability, rates, amenities, tours and excursions, and other hotel-related questions.

The Vacation Planner will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely communication with the client and operations teams, as well as maintaining accurate client / guest profiles, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout their guest journey.

Summary of Responsibilities: Responsible for managing a team of Vacation Planners and Reservations Agents, to include developing and implementing performance reports, bonus structure, standard operating procedures, while ensuring an exceptional guest experience from the clients’ first point of contact. The Reservations Manager is detail oriented, precise, organized, and effective at building structure and team camaraderie. They will guide their team to meet or surpass service and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities: • Handle inbound and outbound guest/client calls promptly and professionally.

• Listen actively to client concerns and provide effective solutions to client/guest issues.

• Provide exceptional customer service by confidently, clearly, and concisely answering inquiries about hotel / resort facilities, room availability, rates, amenities, and experiences.

• Coordinate and book all arrangements, e.g., accommodation, dining, tours, and activities.

• Accurately and efficiently process reservations through the hotels’ reservation systems.

• Provide ongoing support and assistance to clients and the hotel operations team throughout the guests’ stay, including troubleshooting any issues that may arise.

• Handle guest/client complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of hotel policies, procedures, and services.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate records and reports.

• Record and maintain accurate guest/client records and call logs in the system.

• Meet and exceed individual and team performance goals and metrics.

• Continuously improve knowledge of company products and services.

• Update management on guest/client concerns and opportunities for improvement.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time of a related nature.

Job qualifications/Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent required • Previous customer service experience in a hotel or hospitality environment preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills • Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, hotel reservation systems, and customer relationship management solutions, including Opera and TravelClick • Experience in sales and/or travel industry Skills/Competencies: • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Excellent communication skills • Proficiency in multiple languages would be considered beneficial.

• Positive and professional demeanor with a commitment to guest satisfaction • Physical Requirements: Vacation Planners must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use a computer, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues • A strong attention to detail, and a passion for travel.

Key Responsibilities: • Have knowledge of all systems, software, product, and standard operating procedures.

• Identify gaps in the department and immediately implement SOPs to address these.

• Ensure the successful implementation of all procedures and processes.

• Ensure accuracy in all aspects of the department, including quotes, data entry, and reports.

• Train and develop staff on all current and future products, services, and software.

• Review each hotel’s daily bookings and investigate anomalies.

• Maintain an awareness of high and low demand dates, liaising with the Sales and Revenue departments as needed to optimize revenue.

• Be knowledgeable in facilities and services and ensure agents are equally knowledgeable.

• Be responsible for various Production reports and supply to each department concerned.

• Monitor telephone manner and general performance of staff daily.

• Monitor conversions, identifying opportunities to improve where necessary.

• Ensure no-show and cancelled reservation charges are processed daily according to policy.

• Maintain cordial relations with wholesale and retail partners.

• Liaise with the hotel/resort operations teams when anticipated occupancy changes.

• Prepare the schedule and ensure appropriate coverage for 24/7, including holidays.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time of a related nature.

Job qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Tourism with experience in hospitality.

• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge in Excel, PMS systems, and CRM solutions, including Opera and TravelClick.

• Experience in sales and/or travel industry

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

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

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter, copy of valid social security card, Valid police record, copy of vaccination card, name and phone number of two (2) previous employers.

To apply: Provide updated resume, cover letter, copy of valid social security card, Valid police record, copy of vaccination card, name and phone number of two (2) previous employers.

Applications should be emailed to: conserigeservices@gmail.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, March 24th, 2023

Skills/Competencies: • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Positive and professional demeanor with a commitment to guest satisfaction.

• Excellent communication skills • Proficiency in multiple languages would be considered beneficial.

• Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skills.

• A strong attention to detail, and a passion for travel.

Applications should be emailed to: conserigeservices@gmail.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, March 24th, 2023

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Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing

PUBLIC NOTICE

Lodgment of an ESIA Report and Public Consultation For George Price Highway Upgrading Project (Belize City - Belmopan) by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing The General Public is hereby informed that an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report was submitted to the Department of the Environment (DOE) by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing for the George Price Highway Upgrading Project (Belize City - Belmopan).

The ESIA report was prepared by Nextera Environmental and Engineering Consultants. The ESIA report will be reviewed by the National Environmental Appraisal Committee (NEAC) 25 SEPa final decision is taken. before

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Appointment of an Administrator to St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Limited Belize City, 10 March 2023: The Governor of the Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank), in his capacity as Registrar of Credit Unions (Registrar), advises that pursuant to section 61(1) of the Credit Unions Act, 2011, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, an Administrator has been appointed to St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Limited (SFXCU). The Administrator is Mr. Martin Marshalleck and he will be assisted by his team along with a team from the Central Bank appointed by the Registrar.

The Registrar has concluded that the appointment of an Administrator is required to protect the equities and interests of the members of the credit union. The Administrator shall: • be responsible to the Registrar for the conduct of the business of the credit union, • carry out all orders and directions of the Registrar with respect to the credit union, • have the powers and may perform all or any of the duties of the officers of the credit union, and • take all steps and do all things necessary to protect the equities of the members and the rights of creditors of the credit union, and shall maintain, so far as is practicable, the services of the credit union to its members.

The Registrar has taken this measure after considering critical deficiencies in governance and risk management practices, as well as material weaknesses in internal controls that could destabilize the credit union. The primary objective is to restore safe and sound operations and support the long-term success of the credit union.

Members of SFXCU are assured that their funds are safe, and the credit union is in sound financial standing. The Registrar assures the members that SFXCU remains open, and all services continue as normal.

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The public is hereby advised that the EIA-Report will be available for public review, free of charge, Mondays to Fridays, during normal working hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) from March 16th at the following locations: Hattieville Community Center, La Democracia Community Center, St. Matthews VilPRESS RELEASE lage Government School, MIDH-Project Execution Unit and IMMEDIATE RELEASE at the DOE’s Office FOR located at 7552 Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan. Likewise, the of EIA-Report and itstoannexes are all Appointment an Administrator available on the DOE’s website at link: St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Limited

https://doe.gov.bz/download/esia-george-price-highway-upBelize City, 10 March 2023: The Governor of the Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank), in his capacity as Registrar of Credit Unions (Registrar), advises that pursuant to section grade-belize-to-belmopan/and https://doe.gov.bz/download/ 61(1) of the Credit Unions Act, 2011, Chapter 314 of the Laws of Belize, an Administrator appendices-esia-george-price-highway-upgrade-belize-to-belhas been appointed to St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Limited (SFXCU). The Administrator is Mr. Martin Marshalleck and he will be assisted by his team along with a team from the mopan/ Central Bank appointed by the Registrar.

The Registrar hasis concluded thatto thesubmit appointment of an comments Administrator is required to protect The public invited their in writing on the equities and interests of the members of the credit union. The Administrator shall: or before April 19, 2023, to the DOE Office in Belmopan or email: envirodept@environment.gov.bz; eiaunit@environ• be responsible to the Registrar for the conduct of the business of the credit union, • carry out all orders and directions of the Registrar with respect to the credit union, ment.gov.bz., or by link: https://forms.gle/baFsATJBdvaL• have the powers and may perform all or any of the duties of the officers of the credit bUCh9 union, and • take all steps and do all things necessary to protect the equities of the members and the rights of creditors of the credit union, and shall maintain, so far as is practicable, the services of the credit union to its members.

Kindly be informed that a hybrid public consultation for the ESIA will be held on April 13, 2023, commencing at 6:30 The Registrar has taken this measure after considering critical deficiencies in governance pm atmanagement St. Matthews – Basketball online and risk practices,Village as well as material weaknessesCourt. in internalAn controls that could destabilize the credit union.

The days primary before objective the is to date restore of safethe andPublic sound link will be provided three operations and support the long-term success of the credit union.

Consultation.

Members of SFXCU are assured that their funds are safe, and the credit union is in sound financial standing. The Registrar assures the members that SFXCU remains open, and all services continue as normal.

The public is invited to participate in-person or virtually in this public consultation to provide comments/input, recommendations, and/or express- ENDS their- concerns to the DOE regarding this project activity. 1 GABOUREL LANE. ISSUED proposed BY: THE REGISTRAR OF CREDIT UNIONS

BELIZE CITY, BELIZE T: +501 223 6194 E: inquires@centralbank.org.bz

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

Nombramiento de un Administrador en St. Francis Xavier Credit Union Belize City, 10 de marzo de 2023: El Gobernador de Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank), en su capacidad de Registrador de Uniones de Crédito (Registrador), informa que de conformidad con la sección 61(1) de la Ley de Uniones de Crédito (Credit Unions Act) de 2011, Capítulo 314 de las Leyes de Belize, se ha nombrado un administrador en Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union. El Administrador es el Sr. Martin Marshalleck y será asistido por su equipo junto con un equipo de Central Bank.

El Registrador ha concluido que se requiere el nombramiento de un Administrador para para proteger las acciones y los intereses de los miembros de la unión de crédito.

El Administrador deberá: • ser responsable ante el Registrador por la administración de la unión de crédito, • llevar a cabo todas las órdenes e instrucciones del Registrador con respecto a la unión de crédito, • tener los poderes y poder realizar todas o algunas de las funciones de los funcionarios de la unión de crédito, y • tomar todas las medidas y hacer todo lo necesario para proteger el patrimonio de los miembros y los derechos de los acreedores de la unión de crédito, y mantendrá, en la medida de lo posible, los servicios de la unión de crédito para sus miembros.

El Registrador ha tomado esta medida después de considerar las deficiencias críticas en las prácticas de gestión de riesgo y gobierno, así como las debilidades materiales en los controles internos que podrían desestabilizar la unión de crédito. El objetivo principal es restaurar operaciones seguras y sólidas y apoyar el éxito a largo plazo de la unión de crédito.

Se asegura a los miembros de Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union que sus ahorros están seguros y que la unión de crédito se mantiene sólido financieramente. El Registrador asegura a los miembros de Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union que la unión de crédito permanece abierta y que todos los servicios continúan con normalidad.

- FIN – EMITIDO POR:

THE REGISTRAR OF CREDIT UNIONS

1 GABOUREL LANE. BELIZE CITY, BELIZE T: +501 223 6194 E: inquires@centralbank.org.bz

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES TO THE BELIZE DEFENCE FORCE FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024

1.Tenders are invited for the supply of food items listed below to the Belize Defence force for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024.

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

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

4.The food and household sundries requirements are calculated by the month and are an estimate only. Orders by the Belize Defence Force will fluctuate as necessary.

5.Tenders should be in a sealed envelope address to the chairperson, Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan, and marked “Tender for the Supply of Food, Household Sundries, Vegetables, and Meat for the Belize Defence Force”. Envelopes should be deposited at Belmopan in the tender box no later than the 6th April 2023 at 11:30 am.

6.Companies Registry Certificate to be submitted.

7.Social Security letter of good standing to be submitted.

LIST OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES REQUIREMENT BELIZE DEFENCE FORCE Food allocation and household sundries are per month.

Belize Defence Force, Price Barracks, Ladyville, Belize District Meats Item Baby back ribs Beef Patties Beef Steak Chicken (Breast) Chicken (Whole) Conch Fish Fillet Ground Chicken

Unit lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs

Ground Steak

Quantity Per Month

Quantity Per Year

110 766 2807 3573 25520 83 4466 2552

1320 9192 33684 42876 306240 996 53592 30624

lbs

1276

15312

Lamb Chops Lobster Pigtail Pork Chops Shrimp Shrimp (Paradise) Snapper fish

lbs lbs bkt lbs lbs lbs lbs

55 83 16 110 638 83 83

660 996 192 1320 7656 996 996

Turkey

lbs

55

660

Breakfast Items

Item Unit Bacon Slices lbs Breakfast Sausages lbs Chicken Ham Slices lbs Eggs each Happy Cow Cheese lbs Kraft Cheese Singles (24 piece) pack Salami Sausage lbs

Item Brown Sugar Corn Tortilla Flour Red Kidney Beans Split Peas White Rice

Item Burger Bread Dinner Rolls Sweet Bun Whole Wheat Bread

Unit lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs

Unit pack pack pack pack

Quantity Per Month Quantity Per Year 1531 3445 1531 50838 1630 128 1531 Grains Quantity Per Month

731 2552 6520 6376 354 9107

Bread Quantity Per Month

510 510 2042 5614

Quantity Per Year

Quantity Per Year

18372 41340 18372 610056 19560 1536 18372

8772 30624 78240 76512 4248 109284

6120 6120 24504 67368

Item Black Pepper Black Recado Chicken Consume Complete Seasoning Curry Powder Dry Rosemary Fish Seasoning Fresh Garlic (Baba’s) Italian Seasoning (Badia) (141.8 g) Jerk Seasoning Medium heat (Grace) (312g) Meat Tenderizer Seasoning Parsley Flakes Red Recado Salt Spice Seed

Seasonings Unit Quantity Per Month Quantity Per Year lbs 227 lbs 32 lbs 115 lbs 96 lbs 32 lbs 32 lbs 20 head 1850 Bottle 1

2724 384 1380 1152 384 384 240 22200 12

bottle lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs

312 192 1152 2388 2916 192

26 16 96 199 243 16

Fruits/Vegetables

Item

Unit

Quantity Per Month

Apple

each

5104

Quantity Per Year 61248

Banana

lbs

2042

24504

Broccoli

lbs

383

4596

Cabbage

lbs

319

3828

Carrots

lbs

1021

12252

Cauliflower

lbs

383

4596 4596

Celery

lbs

383

Cilantro

lbs

200

2400

Coco Yam

lbs

383

4596

Cucumber

lbs

638

7656

Lettuce

lbs

766

9192 12252

Lime

each

1021

Muskmelon

lbs

510

6120

Okra

lbs

383

4596

Onion

lbs

2935

35220

Orange

each

7656

91872

Papaya

lbs

510

6120

Pineapple

lbs

1021

12252

Potato

lbs

5487

65844

Ripe Plantain

each

1021

12252

Spinach

lbs

255

3060

Sweet Pepper

lbs

1021

12252

Tomato

lbs

1148

13776

Watermelon

lbs

510

6120

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Cleaning Supplies and Sundries Quantity Per Quantity Items Unit Month Per Year Air Freshener (block) block 55 660 Bio burger tray single 550 6600 Bio cups 12 oz single single 8800 105600 Bio cups 16 oz single single 3300 39600 Bio forks single 3300 39600 Bio plates 6” single 1100 13200 Bio plates 9” single 1650 19800 Bio soup bowl single single 1100 13200 Bio soup cup single 330 3960 Bio spoons single single 5500 66000 Bio take out tray single 8800 105600 Bleach Gallon 264 3168 Broom Single 66 792 Brown paper rolls single 220 2640 Camphor balls Pk packs 28 330 Carbo negros (gals) gallons 11 132 Cleaning Cloth Pack 317 3802 Coffee Filter single 10000 120000 Commercial mop bucket single 11 132 Deck broom single 11 132 Degreaser single 33 396 Dish Washing Liquid gallons 33 396 Dish Washing Liquid case 34 409 Duster single 22 264 Floor mop single 66 792 Fly Spray cannister 211 2534 Foil paper 75 ft single single 83 990 Furnisher Polish (canister) canister 13 158 Glass Cleaner bottle 26 317 Industrial Mop single 11 132 Liquid soap (gals) bottle 77 924 Lysol Spray cannister 53 634 Muriatic Acid bott 66 792 Napkin (pks) (500 pk) packs 55 660 Oven Cleaner cannister 26 317 Paper Towels rolls 88 1056 Pine Oil (gals) gallons 165 1980 Plunger single 17 198 Pot Washer single 550 6600 Soap Powder 250 g Bags 1980 23760 Soap Powder 5KG Bags 165 1980 Scrubbing Brush Single 26 317 Steel Wool pks 83 990 Tile cleaner (Tilex) single 22 264 Toilet bowl cleaner (btls) bottle 40 475 Toilet brush single 22 264 Toilet Paper (Scott) rolls 2200 26400 Trash bag heavy duty (50 Gallons) single 5500 66000 Trash Bags (13 gals) single 145 1742

Dry Goods Item Unit Baking Powder (Hearth Club) (230 g) tin BBQ Coal bag BBQ Sauce (18oz) bott Bottle Juice (Crystal) (500 ml) case Bottle Water (Crystal) (500 ml) case Butter cookies 12 oz Pan Butter stick (blue bonnet) packs Chicken Sausage (Grace) tin Chopped Ham tin Coconut Oil quart Coconut Powder (12 packet) pack Coffee Creamer (coffee mate) (435g) Single Coffee packet (Nescafe) (100 pk) case Condensed Milk (Dutch Lady) (397 g) tin Corn Beef sml tin Corn Flakes (Honey Bunches of oats: Almond) Single Corned Beef (340 g) tin Cornflakes sml (20 pk) case Cranberry Juice 3 Liter (Ocean Spray) Assorted Case Creamer Packet (Coffee mate) (1000 pk) (3 g) case Custard (400 g) bott Evaporated Milk (Dutch Lady) (410 g) tin Fire Dragon green and clean gel fuel single Fruit Cocktail 30 oz Single Gatorade (591 ml) Case Grapefruit Concentrate (Citrus Valley) (1L) bott Green Tea packs Horchata Concentrate (700 ml) bott Instant Coffee (Nescafe Dolca) (170 g) bott Jalapenos 1 Gal Tin Jam (Del monte) (470 g) bott Jam (Marie Sharp) (assorted) (312 g) single Ketchup (Heinz) (32 oz) bott Lime concentrate (Citrus Valley) (1L) bott Luncheon Meat (DAK) (340 g) tin Macaroni & Cheese (Kraft) (206 g) pack Mackerel (Grace) tin Margarine (454 g) lbs Maxwell House Coffee (869g) (Brew) Single Mayonnaise (443 g) bott Milo Drink (400 g) pack Mixed Vegetables (234 g) tin Mixed Vegetables (411 g) tin Nature Valley (98 bars) case Oats (Quaker) (510 g) bott Orange Concentrate (Citrus Valley) (1L) bott Ovaltine Powdered Drink (400 g) pack Pack Ramen (Maruchan) (24 pk) case Pasta (bowtie) (1 lbs) pack Peanut Butter (Jiff) (510 g) Single Peanut packets (12 pk) case

Quantity Quantity Per Month Per Year 146 1752 128 1536 255 3060 11 132 17 204 11 132 415 4980 2016 24192 396 4752 255 3060 2161 25932 55 660 6 72 4312 552

51744 6624

253 792 25

3036 9504 300

2

24

1 99

12 1188

2429 1100 22 3

29148 13200 264 36

383 609 255

4596 7308 3060

1775 12 99 55 655 858 990 1531 2100 319 55 255 510 396 255 6 99

21300 144 1188 660 7860 10296 11880 18372 25200 3828 660 3060 6120 4752 3060 72 1188

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ALL TAXPAYERS REQUIRED TO FILE TAX RETURNS AND PAY TAXES ONLINE

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Pursuant to Section 22 (2)(c) of The Tax Administration and Procedure Act, Chapter 51 Revised Edition 2020 (TAPA), which grants the Director General of the Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) the authority to specify the manner in which returns should be filed, including electronically and with electronic signature, the Director General hereby notifies ALL taxpayers that effective April 1, 2023 they will be required to file tax returns and pay all taxes administered by the BTSD online.

In September 2021, the BTSD implemented the Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS Belize) online portal. Only Large Taxpayers were required to utilize the portal, while all other taxpayers were encouraged to sign up and commence using IRIS Belize voluntarily. However, as part of a phased approach to fully implementing IRIS Belize, as of April 1, 2023, it is mandatory that every taxpayer is registered for an IRIS Belize account.

Commencing with the tax period ending 31st March 2023, and for subsequent tax periods, taxpayers must electronically file with the BTSD a return required to be filed for the tax period under the relevant tax law and make payment. The Department will no longer be accepting tax payments or filing of tax returns in the office. Payment and returns will only be accepted through the portal. This is aimed at making filing tax returns and paying taxes faster, more convenient, and free while ensuring and fostering the safety and security of the BTSD employees, as well as taxpayers. Equally, this will assist BTSD in providing more efficient and timely service to our taxpayers.

Please be reminded that per the governing tax Acts: The TAPA; The Income and Business Tax Act, Chapter 55 Revised Edition 2020; and The General Sales Tax Act, Chapter 63 Revised Edition 2020 of the Laws of Belize, each taxpayer is under an obligation to pay taxes AND file a return on or before the deadline for each respective tax type.

To register for an IRIS Belize account, visit https://www.irisbelize.bts.gov.bz/CreateAccount.

In order to facilitate the transition process, taxpayers may seek technical assistance from the IRIS Belize HELP DESK which may be contacted via telephone at +501 613-8375; +501 6132773; +501 614-5731; +501 613-4711; or email at onlineaccounts_bz@bts.gov.bz during the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Mondays-Thursdays, and 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM on Fridays.

Dry Goods continued Item Unit Pepper Sauce (MARIE SHARP) (10 oz) case Pineapple Concentrate (Citrus Valley) (1L) bott Pouch Water (Crystal) (355 ml) bag Salad Cream (285 g) bott Salsa Casera (220 g) tin Salt packet (3000 pk) case Soft Drink (assorted) (600 ml) case Sopita Seasoning (144 pk) case Soy Sauce (295 ml) bott Sugar packet (1200 pk) case Swiss Miss (120 pk) case Tang (96 pk) case Tea Bag (Dilma) (100 bags) pack Tomato paste (100 g) pack Vegetable Oil liter Vegetable Shortening lbs Vinegar (6 gal per case) case Ziplock sandwich bag (145 each) box

Quantity Quantity Per Month Per Year

5 FEB

319

3828

255 88 255 1645 1 23 4 510 1 4 21 33 5386 1018 728 51 4

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BELIZE TAX SERVICE DEPARTMENT’S NOTICE HOW TO REGISTER ON IRIS?

This guide will provide a step-by-step on how to register your account: Go to the Official Belize Tax Service Online Website Belize Tax Services (bts.gov.bz) On the home page click the “Register for an account” button.

This link will take you to the online registration form.

Start Filling the Following Details: i. Your first & last name. ii. Your Date of Birth Enter your Name and Date of Birth as given on your Social Security Card/Birth Certificate iii. Your Mobile Number This will be used for request verification and important communications from Belize Tax Service. iv. Your Email Address This email address will be used to login to the portal. v. Enter a Password as per the specification given.

• At least 1 digit • At least 1 upper case • At least 1 special character character (! @#$%*) • At least 1 lower case • Minimum of 8 character character vi. Re-Confirm your Password.

This should be same as the Password field above.

Enter the appropriate Security answers to the three Questions.

(Note: these questions will be used in the event you need to recover your password and validate your identity) When finished, check the read and agree box for the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Now, you can click the “Submit my Registration” button.

Your user account registration has been sent.

A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you entered.

Open the email and click the CONFIRM EMAIL ADDRESS button, you are now registered!

For the final step, you will need to contact Belize Tax Service to link your tax account to your online profile.

This process will take approximately 24 hours to link.

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES TO THE BELIZE COAST GUARD YEAR 2023 – 24 1. Tenders are invited for the supply of food items listed below to the Belize Coast Guard for the period 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024.

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

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

4. The food and household sundries requirements are calculated by the month and are an estimate only. Orders by the Belize Coast Guard will fluctuate as necessary.

5. Tenders should be in sealed envelope address to the chairperson, Ministry of National Defence and Border Security, Belmopan, and marked “Tender for the Supply of Food, Household Sundries, Vegetables, and Meat for the Belize Coast Guard”. Envelopes should be deposited at Belmopan in the tender box no later than the 6th April 2023 at 1130 am.

6. Companies Registry Certificate to be submitted.

7. Social Security letter of good standing to be submitted.

8. Belize Sales Tax Letter to be submitted.

LIST OF FOOD ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES REQUIREMENT BELIZE COAST GUARD Food allocation and household sundries are per month.

Belize Coast Guard 2 ½ Miles George Price Highway, Belize FOOD (RATION) TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 24 SER

Commodities

Units

Qty

Pkg

Breakdown

Brand

1

BBQ Sauce

18 oz bot

10

cses

12 per case

Kraft

2

BBQ Sauce

80 oz bot

1

cse

6 per case

Kraft

3

Bake Beans (honey)

28 oz tin

12

cses

12 per case

Bush

4

Baking Powder

8 oz tin

8

cses

24 per case

Heart Club

5

Beans - Black

100 lb sack

3

scks

100 lb per sack

Local

6

Beans - Red Kidney

100 lb sack

6

scks

100 lb per sack

Local

54

Marie Sharp Pepper

10 oz bot

14

cses

12 per case

Marie Sharp

55

Mayonaise

8 oz bot

6

cses

12 per case

Kraft

56

Mayonaise

1 gal

1

cse

4 per case

Plantation

57

Milk

1 lt box

2

cse

12 per case

Lala

58

Milo

300 g pk

8

cses

12 pks per case

Nestle

59

Mix vegetables

15 oz tin

8

cses

24 per case

Del Monte (packed/USA)

60

Nut meg

lb

1

lbs

1 lb per jar

Badia

61

Oats

18 oz tin

7

cses

12 per case

Quaker (packed /USA)

Cses

4 per case

7

Beef consume

12 g sachet

60

cards

12 sachet per card

Mahler

8

Black Pepper

lb

24

jar

1 lb per jar

Badia Local

64

Parmesan Cheese

Bot

4

bots

30 pks per case

Blue Bonnet

65

Peanut Butter -Creamy

bot

1

cses

9

Bread - Wheat

each

400

ea

10

Butter

1 lb per pk

5

cses

62

Olive Oil

1 gal

3

63

Onion Powder

jars

15

Badia Badia Kraft

12/160m

Jif

11

Cookies

box

1

cse

24 x 250 grams

McVittes

66

Powder milk

840 g

3

cses

12 per case

Nestle Nido

12

Campbell Soup

10.5 oz tin

10

cses

12 per case

Campbell

67

Ranch Dressing-light

bot

2

cses

12 per case

Hidden Valley

13

Cereal

18 oz pk

5

cses

12 per case

Honey Nut Cheerios’

68

Recado black

lb

10

lbs

per lb

Local

14

Cereal

14.5 oz pk

2

cse

12 per case

Honey Bunches of Oats

69

Recado red

lb

30

lbs

per lb

Local

15

Cereal

560 g pk

5

cses

10 per case

Kellogs Corn Flakes

70

Refried Beans

580g tin

8

cses

12 per case

La Costena

16

Cheese

2 kgs per blks

9

cses

10 blocks per case

Happy Cow

71

Rice

5 lb

42

cses

50 lb per case

Tropic Rice “A”

17

Chicken Sausage

142 g tin

13

cses

48 per case

La Fe

72

Salad Cream

600 g bot

7

cses

12 per case

Heinz

18

Chicken consume

12 g sachet

87

cards

12 sachet per card

Mahler

73

Salsa Casera

220 g tin

5

cses

48 per case

La Costena

19

Chopped Ham

12 oz tin

12

cses

24 per case

Dak

74

Salt

500 g pk

3

sck

50 pks per sacks

Sol

20

Coconut milk

400 g tin

12

cses

24 per case

Grace

75

Season all

lb

16

jr

2 lb per jar

Badia

3

cses

12 boxes per case

Grace

1 lt bot

7

cses

12 per case

Grace

21

Coconut powder

22

Coconut Oil

23

Coffee

180 g bot

7

cses

15 per case

Dolca

24

Coffee

Oz

2

Bot

42.5 per bot

Maxwell

25

Complete Seasoning

oz

22

jrs

24 oz per jar

Badia

26

Condensed milk

395 g tin

10

cses

48 per case

Nestle

27

Cooking Oil

4.6 gal

16

cses

5 gal per case

Marina

28

Corn Beef

12 oz tin

9

cses

24 per case

Grace

29 30

Corn Tortillas Creamer

lb bot

100 4

lbs oz

56 oz per bot

Local Coffee Mate

31

Curry powder

lb

2

lbs

1 lb per jar

Local or import

32

Custard

box

4

cses

10 per case

Koop Mans

76

Shell pasta

200g pk

5

cses

20 per case

Ina

77

Shortening (Tube)

2 lb

12

cses

12 per case

Regia

78

Soy Sauce

5 fl oz

6

cses

12 per case

La Choy

79

Spaghetti

pk

6

cses

20 per case

Ina

80

Spaghetti & Meat Balls

15 oz tin

9

cses

24 per case

Chef Boyardee

81

Split Peas

22 lb bag

6

bgs

22 lbs per bag

Chef Choice

82

Sugar White

lb

4

scks

100 lbs per sack

Local

83

Sugar Brown

lb

3

scks

100 lb per sack

Local

84

Sugar Corn

14.75 g tin

5

cses

24 per case

Del Monte (packed/USA)

85

Tang juice

packets

7

cses

20 boxes per case

Tang

86

Tea bag

25 per box

2

cse

20 boxes per case

Red Rose

87

Tomato paste

100 g pk

6

cses

48 per case

Regia

33

Evaporated milk

378g tin

12

cses

48 per case

Carnation

34

Flour

lb

25

scks

100 lb per sack

Babe Agua

35

French Worcestershire Sauce

bot

1

cse

12 per case

Worcestershire

90

Whole Kernel corn

14.75g tin

3

cses

24 per case

Del Monte

91

Yeast (Instant)

4 x 11 g

8

cses

24 per case

Fermipan

36

Fruit Cocktail

15 oz tin

5

cses

24 per case

Del Monte (packed/USA)

37

Garlic Consume

12 g sachet

30

cards

12 sachet per card

Mahler

38

Garlic Powder

lb

18

jr

1.5 lb per jar

Badia

39

Gatorade Powder

51 oz bot

4

cses

3 per case

Gatorade

40

Hot dog sausage

12 oz per pk

15

cses

16 per case

Gwaltney

41

Jalapeno pepper

8 oz tin

4

cses

48 per case

Del Monte

88

Vanilla

32 oz bot

3

bot

each

Gary

89

Vinegar

gal

10

cses

4 gal per case

Femagra

Field ration: 92

Cereal - mini

1.31oz

4

cses

30 per case

Kellogg’s

93

Chicken Sausage

142 g tin

3

cses

48 per case

La Fe

94

Chocolate bar (sml)

fun size

1

cse

144 per case

Snicker

95

Corn Beef (small)

7 oz tin

6

cses

24 per case

Grace

96

Mint sweet

bags

2

cses

100 per case

cses

….. per case

Quaker

2

cses

50 per case

Nature Valley

42

Jam

16 oz bot

1

cses

24 per case

Del Monte

43

Juice Squash

1 lt bot

4

cses

12 per case

Marie Sharp Orange

44

Juice Squash

4

12 per case

Marie Sharp Tambran

45

Juice Squash

2

Marie Sharp Grapefruit

97

Oats (3min pkts)

packets

46

Juice Squash

2

Marie Sharp Fruit Punch

98

Protein Bar

1.2 oz

47 48

Juice Squash Ketchup

24 oz bot

4 10

cses

12 per case

Marie Sharp Pineapple Del Monte

99

Pan Creama Biscuit

106gr

4

cses

36 per case

Pan Crema

Milk packet Chocolate

10 pkts

1

cse

20 boxes per case

Swiss Miss

49

Lemon & Pepper Seasoning Salt

100

lb

1

jr

2 lb per jar

Badia

50

Luncheon meat (pork)

340 g tin

12

cses

24 per case

Grace

51

Macaroni & cheese

177g pk

10

cses

24 per case

Kraft

52

Maggie Soup

60 g pk

2

cses

12 boxes per case

Maggie

53

Margarine

16 oz tin

1

cs

24 per case

Wood & Dunn

101

Noodles - chicken

85g

6

cses

24 per case

Ramen

102

Rice

2 lbs

2

cses

20 lbs per case

Tropic Rice “A”

103

Sardines

3.75oz

3

cses

50 per case

Bumble Bee

104

Tang juice

packets

2

cses

20 boxes per case

Tang

105

Tea bag

25 per box

1

cse

20 boxes per case

Red Rose

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Commodities

Units

Qty

Package

Breakdown

Brand

23

Disinfectant Spray 99.9% 12.5 oz tin

3

cse

1

Air-freshener

10.5 oz tin

6

case

12 per case

Airwick

25

Mop

each

15

ea.

3

Batteries AA

pk

40

pks

4 per pk

Duracell

26

Mosquito coil

each

5

cses

60 per case

4

Batteries AAA

pk

30

pks

2 per pk

Duracell

27

Muratic acid

qt

3

cse

12 per case

Duracell

Off repellent

6 oz tin

14

cse

12 per case

Off

tin

3

cse

12 per case

Easy Off

Local

30

Paper towels

case

5

cse

30 per case

Bounty

5 per pk

Magitel

31

Plastic bag transparent

1 gal bags

4

case

100 per box

Ziploc

4 per case

Snow White

32

Plastic bag transparent

2 gal bags

6

cse

100 per box

Ziploc

33

Pledge

12 oz tin

2

cse

12 per case

Pledge

34

Pot washer

each

60

ea.

10

pks

2 per pk

1

cses

24 per case

7

Broom (plastic)

each

15

ea

8

Cleaning cloth

pk

50

pks

9

Clorox

gal

12

cse

1

cse

12 per case

Comet

750 ml bot

8

cse

12 per case

Axion

Comet w/bleach

Black

Oven cleaner

pk 1/2 lt btl

Dishwashing liquid

Heavy duty mop

28

Batteries D Battery water

10

N/A

29

5 6

12

12 per case

13

Disposable cups large

each

10

bgs

50 per bags

Biodegradable

36

Scotch brite

12 / 1ct

1

cs

14

Disposable forks

each

10

bgs

50 per bags

Biodegradable

37

Scrubbing brush

each

10

ea.

15

Disposable spoon

each

10

bgs

50 per bags

Biodegradable

38

Soap powder

5.5 kg bag

10

cses

20 per case Local 4 per case

Foca

16

Fish spray

450 ml tin

4

cse

24 per case

Fish

39

Take out tray large

each

4

cses

100 per case

Biodegradable

17

Flash disinfectant

1/2 lt tim

12

cse

20 per case

Flash

40

Take out tray small

each

3

cses

100 per case

Biodegradable

18

Foil paper

200 sq ft pk 3

cse

12 per case

Aluminium

42

Toilet paper

bale

25

bales

12 pks per bale Softy

19

Hand liquid soap

14 oz bot

6

cse

24 per case

Lucky

43

Trash bags heavy duty

14 gal bags 8

rolls

100 per roll

Lucky

20

Harpic

750 ml bot

4

cse

12 per case

Harpic

44

Trash bags heavy duty

33 gal bags 10

rolls

100 per roll

Lucky

21

Jumbo paper towel

case

3

cse

12 per case

Local - CPC

45

Vehicle air freshener

each

2

cse

24 per case

Dalan

22

Jumbo toilet tissue

case

2

cse

12 per case

Local - CPC

47

Windex

26 oz bot

4

cse

12 per case

Windex

MEAT TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 23 SER

Commodities

Units

Qty

Breakdown

1

Beef Steak (Minimal Fat)

lb

300

5lb per bag

Brand

2

Boneless Ham

lb

30

2lb per bag

3

Chicken Ham

lb

30

2lb per bag

4

Breakfast Sausage

24 oz

90

2lb per bag

5

Butt Beacon

12 oz

40

2lb per bag

6

Chicken

lb

3000

5 lbs per chicken

7

Cow Foot

lb

80

5 lb per bag

8

Boneless Chicken Breast

Lb

100

9

Fresh Fish (scale & deguts)

lb

400

10-inch head to tail

10

Ground Steak

lb

200

5lb per bag

11

Ground Chicken

lb

100

2lb per bag

12

Chicken Patty

lb

125

13

Pigtail

bucket

3

35 lb per bucket

14

Pork Chops (lean)

lb

350

5lb per bag

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TENDERING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 – 23 Commodities

Units

Package

Breakdown

Brand

1

Bananas

each

box

100 per box

Fyffe’s

2

Broccoli

lb

lbs

3

Cabbage

lb

lbs

4

Cauliflower

lb

lbs

5

Carrots

lb

lbs

Local

6

Cassava

lb

lbs

Local

7

Cantelope

lb

lbs

Local

8

Celery

lb

lbs

Local

9

Cilantro

lb

lbs

Local

10

Coco

lb

lbs

Local

11

Cucumber

lb

lbs

Local

12

Eggs

each

Trays

13

Garlic

head

Heads

14

Grapefruit

sack

sack

15

Lettuce

lb

lbs

16

Lime

each

each

17

Okoro

lbs

lbs

Local

30 per tray

Local Local

100 per sack

Local Local

each

Local Local

18

Onion

lbs

sacks

50 lbs per sack

Local

Onion (Red)

lbs

sacks

50 lbs per sack

Local

19

Orange

each

sack

100 per sack

Local

20

Papaya

lb

lbs

Local

21

Pineapple

lb

lbs

Local

22

Plantain

each

each

23

Potatoes

lbs

sack

24

Sweet Pepper

lbs

lbs

Local

25

Sweet Potato

lbs

lbs

Local

26

Tomatoes

lbs

lbs

Local

27

Watermelon

each

lbs

Local

28

Callaloo

lb

29

Spinach

Lb

Lbs

Local

30

Ginger

Lb

Lbs

Local

31

Zucchini

lb

Lbs

Local

Local 110 lbs per sack

Local

Local

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2023