Belize Times September 30, 2018- Fire in O.W Claims another Family

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The Belize Times

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ORANGE WALK FIRE CLAIMS ANOTHER FAMILY

Mayor Kevin Bernard: “I have heard the countless excuses after every fire – the trucks ran out of water, or they broke down, or the hoses couldn’t reach, or the equipment malfunctioned.

None of those excuses are any comfort to those who have lost everything”.

Belize City: Thursday September. 27, 2018 In less than three months, another family of four, has perished in a fire that not only claimed their lives but left eleven of their surviving relative’s homeless.

This time, the victims are the Petillo’s who resided at the corner of Progress and Cinderella Streets in Orange Walk Town.

According to Police report, the fatal fire started sometime around 4 o’clock on last Sunday morning whilst the family was asleep, and by the time they were alerted the fire was a blazing inferno.

Two of the Petillo brothers could evacuate their families from the burning homes but Alfredo Petillo, 35, was not as fortunate.

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The IMF Recommended Increased Taxation Belize City: September 27th 2018 An IMF delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just ended a two week visit to Belize where they evaluated the country’s economic climate.

In a preliminary report the IMF has said that the medium-term outlook for Belize remains “challenging” and that real growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stands at 2.2 per

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Measures include broadening the base of the General Sales Tax (GST) by removing zero-rated items, higher excises on fuel, and higher import duties on selected items, supported by stronger tax administration

Nine Terminated at Claver College by UDP’s Lisel Alamilla Belize City: Thur. Sept. 27, 2018 Former United Democratic Party (UDP) Minister, Lisel Alamilla, has gone from burning rosewood to terminating teachers.

On Tuesday afternoon, she terminated the services of nine teachers at the Claver College Extension in Punta Gorda.

The problem with these terminations is they were not sanctioned by the board. Instead, they were ordered and carried out by only Alamilla, who is the chairperson and the treasur-

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The IMF Recommended Increased Taxation Continued from page 1 cent this year which is below recent trends.

The report revealed that the country’s deficits will narrow but will remain significant due to “structural weaknesses” in addition to limited international reserves.

Currently, the international reserves for Belize is below the cost of three months’ worth of imports of goods and services.

In order to reduce public debt, the IMF warns that there must be no fiscal adjustments for the financial year 2018-2019.

The IMF suggested that the downside risks of this could be, “Contested legacy claims, estimated at about five per cent of GDP, could lead to large public and external financing needs. Reputational risks from potential financial misuse of the offshore sector’s complex entities, and governance concerns, could weaken investor confidence and renew pressures

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Continued from page 1 He was able to first remove his common-law wife, Zelda Brown, and their youngest son from the blaze.

Once they were safe, he returned inside the burning structure to rescue his other children: Kevawn Clarke, Jayda and Mia Petillo.

Unfortunately, he was unable to evacuate them, and they were all burnt alive inside their bathroom while they held on to each other.

According to Brown, several calls were made to the fire station but there was no response. One of her brothers-in-law then drove to the station where he found firefighters reportedly sleeping.

He woke them up, but several minutes passed before they responded to the incident. However, upon their arrival they had less than five minutes of water to fight the blaze.

According to Brown, the firefighters sent for another truck, but it also came without any water.

Fire Chief, Ted Smith, confirmed that the fire originated from a stove.

However, he denied that his officers were late in responding to the fire. According to him, on average, his men would respond within two minutes to any incident.

He added that when his officers arrived on the scene, the three homes were already engulfed in flames.

In response to the claims that the fire trucks arrived with little or no water, Smith appeared combative.

He said, “For some reason, some reason it is expected that the fire service has unlimited water. We don’t carry the sea, the canal nor the heavens with us when we responded to a structure, and it’s not being sarcastic. It, being realistic.”

“We have small trucks that we responded that has limited capacity. We have a country that has limited hydrants and very poor flow. Until these things fixed then there will be limitations,” He added.

According to him, the nearest hydrant was almost a mile away.

Orange Walk Mayor, Kevin Bernard, has denied this claim made by the Fire Chief. He has provided the Belize Times with a list of hydrants in the town which shows one being exactly two blocks away from the blaze.

Mayor Bernard subsequently issued a statement registering his displeasure with the lack of preparedness by the National Fire Services.

“I have heard the countless excuses after every fire – the trucks ran out of water, or they broke down, or the hoses couldn’t reach, or the equipment malfunctioned. None of those excuses are any comfort to those who have lost everything,” the statement said.

He then went on to call on the Government of Belize to, “immediately address this situation.”

Since 2008, several Belizeans have perished in fires or have lost all the fruits of years of their labor.

In response, the Government of Belize has increased the number of fire fighters on duty. However, GOB has not made any real advancements in technology or the department’s ability to fight fire.

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on CBRs, (Corresponding Banking Relationships) which would weaken banks.”

These vulnerabilities could be made worst if there is any growth slow down with Belize’s, “main trading partners, higher international energy prices, and increasingly severe natural disasters associated with climate change.”

According to the IMF, these developments could endanger debt sustainability and undermine public support for the governmental reform.

The IMF further indicated that Belize should focus on improving its business climate. This however, can only be done with structural reform which, “include easing access to credit by establishing a Credit Bureau and collateral registry; accelerating and modernizing procedures for starting a business; amending labour legislation to allow greater

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er whose name has not yet been made public.

Additionally, with this 80 percent of teachers terminated, only two remain on staff to educate a population of almost 100 students.

The source of the termination stems from the fact that Alamilla was unable to properly negotiate with the staff regarding the time of their payment.

Given the harsh economic times, it is already a challenge for teachers to budget their income received once per month but Alamilla hoped that they would be willing to accept their payments every two months.

The teachers refused and staged a sickout last week which may have contributed to Alamilla’s decision to terminate them.

Vanna Noralez, the Teacher Representative at the school, told the press that the proposal to pay teachers quarterly was rejected by the staff months ago. However, it recently resurfaced and was again

rejected.

The staff reportedly sent back the proposal to the board and asked that it be revised. However, since then, requests for meetings with the board have fallen on deaf ears.

According to Noralez, despite this breakdown, teachers continued to attend classes as per normal.

Alamilla told the press that the school was simply not able to make payroll on a monthly basis because of the school’s financial position.

Her own revelation has raised many questions about her ability to properly conduct the business of the school as its chairperson.

She additionally, informed the press that the school had opted to adopt the payment method used by the University of Belize in which teachers are paid at

Mayor of Belize City, Bernard Wagner, who has been elected for less than six months, is already doing more than the entire ministry which has responsibility for the fire department.

Mayor Wagner has called for the Fire Chief and the Belize Water Services Limited to inspect all the fire hydrants in Belize City.

He has also called for these entities to recommend where new fire hydrants would be needed in Belize City.

Additionally, instead of waiting for these agencies, Mayor Wagner, has allocated several thousands of dollars to purchase fire detectors which his council will distribute to residents of Belize City.

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2018 flexibility in working hours and increasing support for technical training among other measures…”

Additionally, the IMF warned that Belize should reform its poverty alleviation strategy. Our newspaper has long warned that those who were truly in need were rarely benefitting from these “pro-poor” initiatives. The IMF recommended that to improve these existing programs, the government should, Increase the use of formal targeting mechanisms informed by an updated country poverty assessment, would increase the programs’ effectiveness at reaching the most vulnerable individuals…”

The IMF also recommended increased taxation to generate more revenue. The report said, “…Measures include broadening the base of the General Sales Tax (GST) by removing zero-rated items, higher excises on fuel, and higher import duties on selected items, supported by stronger tax administration...”

The IMF delegation to Belize was headed by Daniel Leigh, the Deputy Division Chief at the IMF’s Research Department of the Washington-based financial institution the middle and end of the semester.

However, again she conceded that the school was an adult continuing education program and so there are no real guidelines in place to determine which rules should be applied.

Belize Times notes that the syllabus used by this school reflects the secondary school structure and at the secondary school level, teachers are paid once per month.

While Alamilla was quick to terminate the teachers for refusing to be paid quarterly, she has not yet stated if she too pays herself quarterly.

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ost of the conversation in Belize around the time of the September Celebrations has been centered on the ICJ issue. Belizeans citing the pros and obvious cons of voting one way or the other. I am as convinced as ever that the ICJ referendum while certainly particularly important takes the attention away from other equally important issues. The celebratory mood wrapped up Belizean patriots and other issues were left by the way side. Perhaps those issues now necessitate a closer look.

Let us take the Ministry of Foreign Affairs charged with the implementing of Belize’s foreign policy, consolidation of our sovereignty, preservation of territorial integrity and general protection of our national interests. It is within this context that the Ministry seeks bilateral agreements, in trade for instance, with other countries to further Belize’s interests. The first agreement that Belize signed back in 2006 was a bilateral trade agreement with Guatemala, talks had been ongoing since 2004 the initiative of a PUP Government. The agreement known as the Belize-Guatemala Partial Scope Agreement (PSA) came into effect on April 4th, 2010. This agreement has been in effect a full eight years. Under the conditions of the PSA as many as one hundred and fifty different Belizean products now enjoy preferential tariff margins. In most instances these Belizean exports into Guatemala enjoy duty free access to the Guatemalan market.

Products that Guatemala currently imports from the USA and Chile such as tilapia, yellow maize, rice, black beans and citrus fruits and concentrates are products that we can easily provide. There is currently no emphasis placed into ramping up exports for preferential markets that we now have access to.

While we patiently wait for Government 2.0 to load …why is there such a huge trade deficit with Guatemala? The SIB recently reported that Belize imported $74M from Guatemala in the last fiscal year.

It also reported that we managed to export a paltry $3.8M leaving us with a huge trade deficit. We also have a huge trade deficit with our neighbor Mexico. We export a measly $10M while importing close to 60M. These figures do not take into account the substantial amounts that Belizeans spend at border towns in the North, West and South. Party Leader Hon John Briceño has declared that we must reduce trade deficit by at least fifty percent over a ten year period. He understands that it is critical for our economy and to become more self-sustainable in our food production as well as increase our output to become competitive in regional and world markets.

The Deputy Prime Minister touted in his Independence Day address that the economy was on the mend and that it was clear skies ahead. That is hard to believe when in fact Public Debt remains at over one hundred percent. Growth continues to be feeble at just over 1%. The budget presented in April 2018 was focused mainly on reduction of capital expenditure while current expenditure remained constant. The broadening of the tax base has not occurred only an increase in GST for electricity and data was imposed which in fact worsened the business environment. Our foreign reserves just barely cover three months’ worth of imports. All is definitely not well on the horizon.

Meanwhile the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has failed in every aspect of its function. It has not protected our territorial integrity and neither our sovereignty. The Acting Prime Minister in his address to the nation could boast of no new industries or foreign investment influx. The trade deficit of our country threatens to cripple us as we import far more than we export. The present government has no new ideas on how to decrease the trade deficit and no ideas on how to attract investment or keep the ones we had. Patrick is still waiting on his newest version of government to upload and while he is waiting for version 2.0 Belizeans will have a brand new and improved 3.1 whenever elections are called.

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NUEVO Y MEJORADO

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a mayor parte de conversación en Belice alrededor de la época de las celebraciones de septiembre se ha centrado en la cuestión de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ). Los Beliceños están citando los pros y los contras evidentes de votar de una manera o de otra. Estoy tan convencido como siempre de que el referéndum de la CIJ, aunque sin duda particularmente importante, quita la atención de otras cuestiones igualmente importantes. El estado de ánimo de celebración envolvió a los patriotas de Belice y otros temas fueron dejados por el camino. Tal vez esos temas ahora necesiten una mirada más cercana.

Tomemos al Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores encargado de la aplicación de la política exterior de Belice, la consolidación de nuestra soberanía, la preservación de la integridad territorial y la protección general de nuestros intereses nacionales. En este contexto, el Ministerio busca acuerdos bilaterales, en el comercio, por ejemplo, con otros países para fomentar los intereses de Belice.

El primer acuerdo que Belice firmó con Guatemala en 2006 fue un acuerdo comercial bilateral, las conversaciones habían estado en curso desde 2004 siendo la iniciativa de un gobierno PUP. El acuerdo conocido como el acuerdo de alcance parcial Belice-Guatemala (PSA por sus siglas en inglés) entró en vigencia el 4 de abril de 2010. Este acuerdo ha estado en efecto un total de ocho años. Bajo las condiciones del PSA, hasta 150 diferentes productos de Belice gozan ahora de márgenes arancelarios preferenciales. En la mayoría de los casos estas exportaciones de Belice a Guatemala disfrutan de acceso libre de impuestos al mercado guatemalteco. Los productos que Guatemala importa actualmente desde Estados Unidos y Chile como tilapia, maíz amarillo, arroz, frijoles negros y cítricos en fruta y concentrados son productos que podemos proporcionar fácilmente. Actualmente no se pone énfasis en aumentar las exportaciones para los mercados preferenciales a los que ahora tenemos acceso.

Mientras esperamos pacientemente a que el gobierno 2,0 cargue su programa... ¿Por qué hay un enorme déficit comercial con Guatemala? El Instituto de Estadísticas de Belice (SIB por sus siglas en inglés) informó recientemente que Belice importó $74M de Guatemala en el año fiscal pasado. También informó que nos las arreglamos para exportar un miserable $3,8M dejándonos con un enorme déficit comercial.

También tenemos un enorme déficit comercial con nuestro vecino México. Exportamos un miserable $10m mientras que importamos cerca de $60M. Estas cifras no tienen en cuenta las cantidades sustanciales que los beliceños gastan en los pueblos fronterizos del norte, oeste y el sur. El líder del partido, el Honorable John Briceño, ha declarado que debemos reducir el déficit comercial en al menos el 50 por ciento en un período de diez años. Él entiende que tan crítico es para nuestra economía y para ser más auto-sostenible en nuestra producción de alimentos, así como aumentar nuestro rendimiento para llegar a ser competitivos en los mercados regionales y mundiales.

El Viceprimer Ministro, en su discurso del día de independencia, señalo que la economía estaba mejorando y que se avecinaban cielos claros. Eso es difícil de creer cuando en realidad la deuda pública se mantiene en más del 100 por ciento. El crecimiento sigue siendo débil en un poco más del 1%. El presupuesto presentado en abril de 2018 se centró principalmente en la reducción de los gastos de capital, mientras que los gastos corrientes seguían siendo constantes. La ampliación de la base fiscal no se ha producido y sólo un aumento en el GST para la electricidad e Internet se impuso, que de hecho, empeoro el entorno empresarial. Nuestras reservas extranjeras apenas cubren el valor de tres meses de importaciones.

Definitivamente no todo está bien en el horizonte.

Entretanto, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores ha fracasado en todos los aspectos de su función. No ha protegido nuestra integridad territorial ni nuestra soberanía. El Primer Ministro Interino, en su discurso a la nación, no pudo jactarse de ninguna nueva industria ni afluencia de inversión extranjera. El déficit comercial de nuestro país amenaza con paralizarnos a medida que importamos mucho más de lo que exportamos.

El actual gobierno no tiene ideas nuevas sobre cómo reducir el déficit comercial y ninguna idea sobre cómo atraer inversiones ni mantener las que teníamos. Patrick todavía está esperando que su versión más reciente de gobierno se cargue y mientras está esperando por la versión 2,0 los beliceños tendrán un nuevo y mejorado 3,1 cuando sea que las elecciones se llamen.

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QUESTIONS TO THE MINISTERS 1. Can the minister of National Emergency please tell the Belizean people how many visits he made to the fire stations across the nation to assess the state off readiness of our fire departments?

2. Will the Acting Prime Minister please inform the nation if he has ordered an investigation into the fire that has caused the death of 3 children and a father?

3. Will the Minister of Foreign Affairs please say if considering the serious reaction by the Belizeans people in respect of his statement about Belizeans becoming refugees if he will apologize to the nation and retract that statement?

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2018 Independence Day Address By: Hon. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition 21st. September 2018

LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER

On this day we celebrate together our many achievements. For what started out in the 1600’s, as a settlement later became a colony with full internal self-government. So that on this day 37 years ago, our greatest accomplishment to date occurred when the Belizean flag was hoisted for the first time across a sovereign, independent Belize.

On that day, the Hon. George Price, the Father of our nation, defined us as a new nation with one people having a flag and anthem that symbolized and embodied the true Belizean spirit. He also spoke of our desire to live in peace with all our neighbours; stating that our heart beats with social justice and he reminded us that the task of every Belizean was not to be afraid or to delay, but to get on with the work of nation building.

He and those other brave men and women of his generation helped to weave the fabric of our society.

Brave women like Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Miss Tutz Lahoodie, Mrs Nicolasa Godfrey, Miss Ethel Wade and his sister Miss Jane. Brave men like Antonio Soberanis Gomez, John Smith, Lindy Rodgers, David McCoy, Don Chicho Urbina, Santaigo Ricalde and so many other courageous men and women.

They all knew that in the face of insurmountable odds they could neither yield to fear nor could they rest until our sovereignty and territorial integrity was secured. Whatever we accomplished in almost four decades as a sovereign nation is attributable to the work of our first generation of independent Belizeans.

It is right therefore that we celebrate what has been accomplished, especially our commitment to live in a free and democratic society, where the power of the ballot is still rigorously sought and preserved. A society that deeply desires to live in peace with all our neighbours always prepared to make our contribution to regional integration and international cooperation. Yet even as we celebrate these and other achievements, there are those lingering questions and perContinued on page 6

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Independence Day Address By: Hon. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition 21st. September 2018

Belizeans who currently live in poverty; the thousands of grieving mothers, the large number of unemployed youth and the women who continue to work as hard as we men do yet do not enjoy equal pay for equal work would be better off if we had a government with vision instead of one that is more known for its corruption and incompetence. But we already know all this and we also know that it is up to us to replace the fear that comes in these trying days with a new optimism that embraces greater productivity and a future of creativity.

I believe Belizeans are ready and crave new and more creative policies and programs that will unite us in the cause to build for the future, ensuring that such policies will not only reinvigorate the formal sector, but as well the growing informal sector. Yes, we are prepared to pay our due for public projects and programs that are transparent and accountable and that are not guided by partisan politics but are done for the benefit of all. I also believe Belizeans are ready to work with a government that will put our nation on the path of equitable and inclusive economic growth. Belizeans are ready to work with leaders who can help grow the productive sector and cut our trade deficit so that new jobs can be created for our women and young people. We are ready to see new growth in small and medium sized businesses where the banking and financial sector can make financing accessible and available for small and medium size enterprises to further drive economic activity.

All of us know that our education system is in crisis and are prepared to work together to ensure that all our children go to good schools that will prepare them for the world of work while at the same time helping them to develop their talents. We are ready for a return to a more fair and just mixed economy where every family is lifted up rather than the very few at the expense of the many. Belizeans desire leaders who will excite more curiosity in our young people and engender an entrepreneurial spirit in our college graduates.

We are troubled by a failing health system that is not addressing the chronic diseases affecting us, that is not poised to guide us to appreciate the change that is needed to lead a healthy lifestyle. Belizeans also want a more equitable health care system that is affordable and that offers quality health care for all. Likewise Belizeans want leadership that is ready to take the action required to provide everyone with a place they can be happy to go home to and opportunities for them to own a piece of land. We are ready to usher in an age that will bring about an end to their friends and family living from day to day, under the stress of low and stagnant wages while the cost of living continues to rise.

Ready to make tourism more im-

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sistent challenges that could cause us to be afraid and that should give us pause on Independence Day. Have we lived up to the expectations of Mr. Price and those leaders who boldly stepped out to achieve our political independence? Have we successfully built on the progressive revolution that was started by the generation before who deeply believed in social and economic justice? Are we as ready as they were to take on the greatest struggle of our time, which is the eradication of poverty? How different is Belize today than it was in 1981? And equally important, are Belizeans today better off than our parents were 37 years ago?

In seeking frank and honest answers to these questions it is easy to look at the recent past and the many missed opportunities and ask why is it that in 2018 we are not living up to the promise of 1981?

It would be easy to look at today’s leadership as having failed to build upon the promise and progress that should have accompanied almost four decades of independence.

When you think about our territorial integrity, which is one of our most important national issues, we must admit that what was true thirty years ago, or even ten years ago, does not obtain toady. Belizeans are no longer able to visit Sarstoon Island or traverse the Sarstoon River freely without being stopped or restrained by Guatemalan naval officers who inform us that we are in Guatemalan waters.

If you pause to consider how much we respected and value the rule of law, or our fidelity to a fair system of justice and how much pride we had in our government institutions, built over the years on decency, honour and merit and how those institutions have been broken or even crippled it can cause us to despair.

How much anxiety it must bring to Belizeans living on the south side of our old capital when their children, who are the future and were entrusted to us, continue to die in the streets. What message are we sending to the next generation when we round them up under a deceptive marshal law disguised as a state of emergency.

Who wins?

Yes it may make some of us feel good to list all that has gone so wrong and how it has affected our development. Perhaps the 142,000

pactful on our workers so that everyone can share more of the success and where all our Belizean workers can earn a dignified and decent living. Today Belizeans are demanding safer neighborhoods and communities where their families can live in peace, without the fear of waking up to gun shots fired at their children while they sleep, or to police raids in the middle of the night. The expectation of most Belizeans is to live in a country where law and order prevails and where a justice system is fair and immune to no one. Most important I believe that Belizeans are yearning for leadership that can embrace this information and technological age to bring about the creativity and innovation that will drive a new era of social, economic, educational and cultural advancement.

El célebre libertador de América, Simón Bolívar, en una ocasión expresó que “las armas nos darán la independencia, las leyes nos darán la libertad”. Hablar de la independencia de Belice no es solamente celebrar una fecha más en el calendario. Es recordar a los hombres y mujeres que nos dieron la oportunidad de vivir en libertad como seres humanos, de vivir en un Belice donde los derechos sean respetados y donde las leyes estén por encima de intereses particulares.

También es reflexionar sobre los avances que como nación hemos tenido, y lo que nos falta por alcanzar.

El Partido Unido del Pueblo siempre somos optimistas y creemos que los Beliceños juntos podemos alcanzar la prosperidad para nuestro pueblo, a pesar…de todo lo muy contrario al pensamiento Bolivariano… que hoy por hoy ocurre en nuestro país.

En este aniversario de nuestra independencia nos comprometemos a un plan con una propuesta innovadora que plantea lograr, mediante una Política Nacional de Inversión para el Desarrollo Social y Humano, reorientar a las instituciones de gobierno relacionadas. Todo esto con el propósito de crear condiciones para mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias, en las regiones pobres y extremadamente pobres del país.

Todo esto se haría bajo los principios de justicia, equidad, dialogo, pertinencia cultural y transparencia. Siempre buscando terminar con la desigualdad y generando el verdadero desarrollo humano.

Nuestro plan consiste en una visión integral que permita la transformación a una estructura eficiente, transparente, moderna y con uso de la tecnología para que verdaderamente el Estado pueda cumplir con sus funciones y objetivos, no solo de garantizar el acceso a los servicios básico sino convertirse en un verdadero promotor del desarrollo económico político y social, además de propiciar las condiciones de seguridad que nuestro país necesita bajo el ámbito del estado del derecho. ¡Es así como comenzaremos

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2018 el trabajo arduo de crear un Belice que trabaje para todos!

So I say to one and all, let us build the future together.

Let us start by ensuring that every adult Belizean is registered to vote. Let us all take the time to learn the facts so that Belizeans everywhere can participate in the referendum. Yes we can engage in meaningful and respectful debates and discussions to determine if this process will finally bring about an end to this ancient and unfounded claim by Guatemala to our territory. To paraphrase Mr. Price, April 10th is our generation’s appointment with history.

My fellow Belizeans, after thirty-seven years as an independent nation we must now sign up and dedicate ourselves to a renewal of our national spirit to ring in a new era of Belizean ingenuity. Once again we must be prepared to stack hearts and hands to create ladders that lead to our national development.

I am not afraid of what lies ahead because I stand shoulder to shoulder with those Belizeans who are determined never to give up and to build our future together.

With the path before us clear, let us keep moving forward committed to the principles and standards, which guided Mr. Price, Phillip Goldson, Leigh Richardson, Socorro Bobadilla, our National Teachers Union and those courageous Belizeans who stand up for Belize.

We are ready to embrace this time and that is why on this day I stand here as the proud leader of the People’s United Party. Fired up about the future and our generation’s task of building a Belize that works for everyone. And with the guidance of our creator, we look to the hope that comes with each new dawn. Making good on the promise to bring prosperity to every corner of this land of the free by the Carib sea for we still Believe in Belize.

May God bless us all and to Belizeans at home and abroad we say: Long live Belize! Que viva Belice! Happy Independence Day!

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2018

Independence Day Address By: Rigo Vellos, Mayor of Corozal Town 21st. September 2018 acted fearlessly to begin anew, March 8th was the dawn of a bright new day following an era of public darkness, it was like fresh breeze after a period of palpable heat. My Council remains fully cognizant of what your confidence in us signifies…we appreciate it…we cherish it…we remain committed to not letting you down.

I must say that the political tribalism that exists in our country, ever underscored by the pronounced principle of “pastor christen ih pickney first” that we heard from the Prime Minister shortly after the municipal elections is a serious hurdle. To deny opportunities to an entire community because your party is out of power is undemocratic, oppressive and counter-progressive. My people in Corozal are no less important than those in any other municipality or

Hon. Pablo Marin, Minister of Health and Corozal Bay area representative Hon. Florencio Marin Jr, representing the Opposition People’s United Party Officer in Charge of Corozal Police Formation, Superintendent Marcia Moody Members of the Belize Defense Force Our Queens of Independence and of the Bay, Ms. Adriana Villegas and Ms. Jazmine Campos My fellow Corozalenos One of the most important exercises which the month-long September celebrations grants us is the exercise of self-reflection of our Independence. We answer questions such as: who we are, what we’ve become and where we are going as a nation.

It was not just about changing the flag but an entire changing of the guard. Independence meant that we embraced the right to be free and to look after ourselves. To put it simply, it meant we were ready to leave our parents to make it on our own. It clearly hasn’t been an easy task, and there have been growing pains along the way.

One of the most important aspects of our Independence was the making of our Constitution…it is in this document where our Founding Fathers carved out the Belize they hope to see. The preamble of this document set forth those fundamental values for our nation. It reads: Whereas the people of Belize: (a) affirm that the Nation of Belize shall be founded upon principles which acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in human rights and fundamental freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator; (b) respect the principles of social justice and therefore believe that the operation of the economic system must result in the material resources of the community being so distributed as to subserve the common good, that there should be adequate means of livelihood for all, that labour should not be exploited or forced by economic necessity to operate in inhumane conditions but that there should be opportunity for advancement on the basis of recognition of merit, ability and integrity, that equal protection should be given to children regardless of their social status, and that a just system should be ensured to provide for education and health on the basis of equality; This to me is the basis by which we must measure our nation’s progress and development since Independence. Otherwise, ignoring the very standard our founding fathers created out of their great wisdom will make us miss the essence of our very own existence.

On March 7th of this year, the residents of Corozal embraced change in the municipal elections, ushering in new leadership at Town Hall. For residents who prayed and weighed their decision carefully and

constituency. My people in Corozal deserve just as much support and resources as any other municipality in order to develop.

The second major hurdle of course has been the state we found Town Hall in. For now I will just say that there have been those who have readily deprived development in our town for the sake of selfish behaviour. This is not a policy my Council will pursue. We are committed to binging forth improvement and meaningful CHANGE…we know that progress will ONLY come to our town when its leaders think progressively.

Unity across our society – among all Belizeans - is ever most needed during these times. Since the election of President Jimmy Morales in Guatemala, we have seen a ramp up of the aggression and belligerence towards Belize. We should have seen this coming since the President in his election campaign promised to “recover Belize”. President Morales…you are so wrong. Our nation since 1981 has been Independent and Free, with borders known to the world.

For anyone to question this…or to make any attempt to question our territorial in-

tegrity, is a mockery to our fore fathers whose struggle to attain Independence should never be diminished.

While the tracks to next year’s Referendum in April are already underway I ask our Belizeans to take your responsibility of protecting Belize and defending her seriously. No foreign entity will do this for us.

We can triumph over any adversity we face as a nation, we can win that better society which the vision of founding fathers met, but only if we are steadfast in our principles of justice and equality, only if we stand together among ourselves and with those others fighting for the same cause.

We must remain true to “Un pueblo unido, jamás será vencido”… a united people will never be conquered. On the 37th anniversary of our Independence, let us reflect but also let us resolve… to unite and fight to make that independence meaningful and to build a better future for all our children. Long live the father of the Nation George Price and our national heroes who fought for Belize!

Long live Belize! A Happy Independence Day to all!

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER The Belize City Council is seeking applications to fill the post of Communications Manager. All interested persons must submit their applications along with their resume and two references, in a sealed envelope no later than Friday, September 28, 2018 to the Human Resources Manager, Belize City Council, # 109 North Front Street, Belize City, Belize.

QUALIFICATION Essential: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications or Journalism with at least five (5) years’ experience or a first degree in Public Administration with a minimum of eight (8) years related PR experience in the Public Service.

• Be fluent in written and spoken English. A working knowledge of the Spanish language would be a great asset.

• Must have experience working in the traditional media – print, TV, and radio PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Supervise the Public Relations Personnel and the work of the department.

2. Plan, develop and implement Public Relation Strategies.

3. Promote and publicize the work and accomplishments of the Belize City Council using traditional media and new technologies.

4. Oversee the maintaining and updating of the Council’s Web Page.

5. Prepare a monthly calendar for Mayor, Councilors and City Administrator and coordinate the timely and effective dissemination of information pertaining to the Council’s business.

6. Liaise with and answer inquiries from media, individuals and other organization, often via telephone and email.

7. Monitor “Talk Shows” and offer accurate feedback to unfair allegations, criticisms and any negative aspersions against the Council.

8. Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media.

9. Be familiar with all Laws, By-Laws, Contracts and policies which affect the Council.

10. Inform/Educate the public as to relevant information impacting in the daily activities of residents in our city.

11. Write and edit speeches, articles and annual reports.

12. Conduct appraisals for employees of the Public Relations Department.

13. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the Belize City Council is in support of City initiatives and campaigns.

14. Prepare an internal quarterly newsletter promoting highlighting the Works of the Council.

15. Ensure the Council is highlighted once weekly on one of the media houses.

16. Prepare yearly budget for the Public Relations Department.

17. Assist in the planning and preparation of any social activities for the Council.

18. Manage the Public Relations aspect of a potential crisis situation.

19. Representative for the Education, Information, Warning and Communication Sub-committee for the City Emergency Management Organization (CEMO) 20. Carryout any other duties assigned from time to time.

21. Ensure that all protocols, procedures and guidelines are used at all times in carrying out assigned duties.

22. Ensure that professionalism is displayed at all times when carrying out duties.

23. Report to work immediately in the event a disaster threat and after the City has suffered a disaster.

24. Accountable to the Director of Administration.

8 08 LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Nilda Velasquez is applying for a Night Club Liquor License to be operated at ” Lion King Night Club” located at # 32 King Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Holanda Chang is applying for a Night Club Liquor License to be operated at ”Foxxi’s” located at # 63 Cemetery Road, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that William & Rosa Calderon are applying for a Shop Liquor License to be operated at ”Willy’s Mini Mart” located in Lucky Strike Village, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Yan Jun Cao is applying for a Night Club Liquor License to be operated at ”MJ’s Dragon Night Club” located at # 9 West Collet Canal, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Urbie Alamilla is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at ”Hollywood Sports Bar” located in Ladyville Village, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Korea Development Program Assists Schools in Belize Belize City: Monday, September 24, 2018 The Republic of Korea through its overseas Development Assistance Programme donated a quantity of computers and accessories to the Government of Belize valued $190, 000US. The donation was made to Belize last week by the Ambassador for the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Lee In-Ho on behalf of his government. On hand to receive the donated equipment was the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Deborah Domingo for the government of Belize.

Recipients of these computers include the following schools: Paraiso Government School, Belmopan Meth-

odist High School, Bishop O. P Martin R. C School, More Tomorrow Government School, Franks Eddy Government School, Big Falls R. C School, Forest Home Methodist School, and Fire Burn Government School.

In the past, the Korean Government

Vacancy exist for a shop supervisor at Atlanta Express.

Interested persons please call cell phone 6526565.

2018 has generously supported Belize in areas such as human-resource development, capacity building, and technical cooperation.

This year, Korea and Belize commemorate their 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

This donation was executed by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), a governmental agency dedicated to providing grant aid programs, supporting the sustainable socioeconomic growth of partner countries like Belize. Through these assistance programs, the Government of the Republic of Korea hopes to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the people and Governments of Korea and Belize.

The official handing over ceremony took place at the Laing Building in Belize City.

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE

BY ORDER OF THE CHARGEE HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED, a Licensed Public Auctioneer will sell on site the following property at the time as listed.

At No. 224 Corner Aracari & Woodpecker Streets, Vista Del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, Belize on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 10:00a.m.

SCHEDULE

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 573.191 square metres being Parcel 596, Block 16 in the Vista Del Mar Registration Section situate at No. 224 Corner Aracari & Woodpecker Streets, Vista Del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, Belize TOGETHER with a two-storey concrete structure with a gross floor area of 7680 square feet, occupied on the ground floor by a hardware store with residence above, the freehold property of ORLANDO PEREZ DATED this 19th day of September 2018

Notice is hereby given that YongFa He & Xianghui He are applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at ”Fa Shop” located at Miles 19 Philip Goldson Highway, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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All sales are strictly cash and deemed final. For more information contact: HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE Phone: (501) 224-5644 Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org

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Caye Caulker Survivors, Lucky Strike & Barrack Road FC win in CYDP football Belize City, September 22, 2018 The Caye Caulker Survivors, Lucky Strike and Barrack Road FC all posted big wins when the Peace Cup football tournament organized by the Conscious Youth Development Programme (CYDP) continued at the MCC garden last Saturday.

In Game 1, Caesar Ridge FC held the 2016 champions Coast Guard to a nil-zip draw.

In Game 2, the Caye Caulker Survivors drilled over the Belize Defence Force FC 6-0 with 2 goals by Lincoln Murillo, while Jason “Tiger” Sutherland, Heber Reyes and John Allen scored a goal apiece, and BDF’s Jahmar Ortega goofed in scoring into his own goal.

In Game 3, Lucky Strike FC schooled Stars Academy 3-1, with 2 goals

by Fredi Estriven, and 1 goal by Keinen Gillett. Only Michael Deshield scored for Stars Academy.

In Game 4, Barrack Road FC stormed Fort George FC: 4-3, with a goal apiece from Steven “Bredds” Baizar, Kevin “Motto” Alvarez, Harold Thompson and Tyrell “Tut” Estrada. Alvin Lino scored a hat trick for Fort George FC. Upcoming games: Lake I. FC vs Ladyville FC Lucky Strike FC vs Stars Academy Tut Bay FC vs FC Elite Barrack Road FC vs Caesar Ridge

Caye Caulker Survivors win 6-0 vs BDF FC

Lucky Strike FC win 3-1 Stars Academy

Belize City Dragons WIN 2018 FBL BASKETBALL CHAMPS

Belize City, September 22, 2018 The Belize City Dragons won the 2018 Firms Basketball League (FBL) championship, to claim their 2nd back to back FBL title; blowing away Tuff eNuff: 87-73 in Game 3 of the Finals at the St Martin de Porres’ hall last Saturday night.

In Game 3, playoffs MVP Eyan Rene top scored for Dragons with 29pts, hitting 5 treys and grabbing 15 rebounds.

Auburn Rivero hit a trey as he posted 18pts, 8 rebounds,

Sydney “Bucket” Bradley also drained in 2 treys to add 16pts, 8 rebounds, and Kevin Hamilton put up 10pts. Andrew Vasquez and Frank Williams threw in 6pts apiece.

Tuff eNuff’s big man in the paint Elvis Olivera grabbed 15 rebounds and put up 20pts; while Densmore Edwards hit 2 treys for 12pts. His big brother Tyrone “Mission” Edwards and Douglas Valley threw in 10pts apiece, Raheem Baptist add-

ed 8pts, William Black hit 2 treys for 6pts.

The champs each received gold FBL championship rings, and their coach accepted team trophy.

Individual awards: Most Valuable Player regular season - Kurt “Chengo” Burgess – Infotel Most Valuable Player playoffs – Eyan Rene - Dragons.

INDEPENDENCE HIGH BOYS WIN 2 IN CODICADER FOOTBALL Panama City, September 21, 2018 The Independence High School football boys won 2 games and drew 1 in 6 outings, to post Belize’s frit wins in male football at the CODICADER Student Games at the University of Panama’s Oscar Suman Carillo Stadium last Wednesday through Friday, September 19-21.

The IHS boys shocked Honduras: 6-2 last Wednesday, with Jeffton Apolonio and 2018 NSSSA football MVP Alwin Zelaya scoring 2 goals apiece, and Tyler Cho and Henry Palma scored a goal apiece. Jorvin Acosta Ramirez scored 2 goals for Honduras.

The IHS boys also surprized Costa Rica 4-2 last Thursday, with Alwin Zelaya scoring 2 goals again, while Alexis Chan scored a penalty, and Vielman Lopez scored 1 goal.

The IHS boys drew 4-4 with Nicaragua on Friday, Independence Day, with 2 goals apiece from Jeffton Apolonio

and Alwynn Zelaya.

Nicaragua equalized with 2 goals from Juan Carlos Talavera, and a goal apiece from Kevin Zelaya and Jonny Flores.

In Game 4 last Tuesday, the IHS boys had lost 0-2 to the gold medallists, Salvador’s Colegio Bilingue San Marcos’ boys.

In Game 1 on Saturday, September 15, the IHS boys had lost 2-7 to the silver medallists Panama’s Escuela Isabel Herrera Obaldia boys, only Alwin Zelaya and Alexis Chan scored for IHS. In Game 2 on Sunday, September 16, Alexis Chan had also scored IHS’ only goal in their 1-3 to Guatemala.

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St. Ignatius High football girls win 4-1 vs Nicaragua at 20th CODICADER Games

SCA girls win 3 in CODICADER volleyball Panama City, September 22, 2018 The St Catherine’s Academy volleyball girls just missed being on the medal podium, placing 4th overall when they won 3 of 6 games of the XX CODICADER Student Games, held at the University of Panama gym from Sunday to Saturday, September 16-22.

In Game 4 on Thursday, the SCA girls won 3-2 vs Honduras with Fatima Ramirez, Ayah Safa, Marci Mejia, Zazie Mckenzie and Jazanni Rodriguez hammering kills at net on plays set by Allyana Musa, with libero Alana Haynes helping on defence to win 25-12, 22-25, 25-9, 20-25, 15-13!

In Game 5 on Friday, the SCA girls dominated Nicaragua with the help of bench substitutes Aliyah Fabro, Dhwani Gurnani and Kylie Sacksick: 25-18, 25-13, 25-12.

In Game 6 on Saturday, the SCA girls hammered Panama’s Instituto Puerto Armuelles girls from Chiriqui: 25-11, 25-16, 25-16.

In Game 3 on Wednesday, the SCA girls lost 0-3 to the gold medallists: Costa Rica who prevailed: dominated: 25-19, 25-11, 25-21.

In Game 2 last Monday, the SCA girls lost 1-3 to the silver medallists, Salvador’s Colegio Cristobal Colon girls: 16-25, 26-24, 16-25, 22-25.

Panama City, September 21, 2018 The St Ignatius High School football girls enjoyed a big win: 4-1 over Nicaragua’s Colegio Público Abraham Sequeira girls in their 6th and last game of the 20th CODICADER Student Games at the Luis Ernesto ‘Cascarita’ Tapia Stadium in Panama City on Independence Day. The Nashus girls won 4-1 with goals by Kelly Dawson in the 5th minute, Florine Vasquez in the 43rd and 55th minutes, and Katie Jones in the 70th minute. Only Ashley Daniela Rodriguez Ovando scored for Nicaragua.

In Game 4 last Wednesday, the Nashus’ girls lost 1-0 to Honduras’ bronze medallists – the Colegio Seran girls from San Pedro Sula, with Florine Vasquez scoring Nashus’ only goal from the penalty spot.

In Game 5 last Thursday, the Nashus girls were leading 1-0 vs Costa Rica’s Liceo Deportiva Grecia, with a goal by Jesselle Conoquie, until Costa Rica equalized 1-1 for the draw.

In Game 3 last Tuesday, the Nashus girls lost 0-5 to the gold medallists, Salvador’s Instituto Nacional de Apopa girls.

In Game 2, the Nashus girls also lost 1-3 to the silver medallists – Guatemala’s Villa de las Niñas girls; Kelly Dawson scored Belize’s only consolation goal.

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2018 STATE OF VERMONT STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT Bennington Unit

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. 254-8-18 Bncv

EDNA FLORENCE LEVIN, RACHEL LEVIN Plaintiffs;

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v.

ALEXANDER LEVIN Defendant.

SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: ALEXANDER LEVIN 1.

YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights.

2.

YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiffs a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiffs’ attorney located at: Woolmington, Campbell, Bent, & Stasny, P.C. 4900 Main Street, PO Box 2748 Manchester Center, VT 05255 You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at: Vermont Superior Court Civil Division, Bennington Unit 207 South Street, Bennington VT 05201 3.

YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

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YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 20 days and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint.

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YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFFS IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your Answer, you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have.

8. Plaintiffs have a right to partition pursuant to 12 V.S.A. § 5161.

9. Upon information and belief, Alexander Levin has neither the willingness nor the ability to pay Plaintiffs their equitable share in exchange for assignment of their interests in the Property.

10. Plaintiffs do not wish to accept assignment of the Property as sole owners.

11. Because it is not practicable to divide the Property and none of the parties wish to acquire it, partition must be accomplished by sale of the Property to third parties. 12 V.S.A. §§ 5174, 5175.

12. Plaintiffs have borne the financial burden of the Property since Ruth Levin’s death without any contribution from Alexander Levin. (See Affidavit of Rachel Levin, attached hereto as Exhibit B).

13. Plaintiffs have made efforts to prepare the Property for sale to a third party, to wit: paying all costs and expenses of maintaining the Property, actual maintenance of the Property, and handling various legal, insurance, and state regulatory issues concerning the Property. (Ex. B).

14. Plaintiffs have undertaken extensive efforts to obtain the necessary authority from Alexander Levin for the sale of the Property in order to equitably divide the proceeds among the owners, to wit: preparation of multiple iterations of legal documents concerning the authority to sell, multiple costly mailings to Belize, and two separate, multi-day, in-person trips to Belize.

(Ex. B).

15. The Plaintiffs have limited financial means to carry out this partition action which have already been strained by the circumstances described above. (Ex. B).

16. It has already been nearly a year since Ruth Levin has passed away, during which Property. time the Plaintiffs have been prevented from listing or selling the Property.

17. Significant additional will accrueof quickly as time goes including: prop- the 19. Plaintiffs request waiver ofexpenses the appointment commissioners inon, favor of submitting erty taxes, winter heat, property upkeep including plowing and shoveling for service access, and fees paidtofor advice.

Fairness dictates that the burden should be lessened wherever matter thelegal Court to determine the appropriate resolution. possible.

18. ThePlaintiffs appointment of Commissioners WHEREFORE, request this Court to:pursuant to 12 V.S.A. § 5169 would add unnecessary additional expense, burden, and time to the already burdensome process of dividing this Property.

A. Order partition of the Property; 19. Plaintiffs request waiver of the appointment of commissioners in favor of submitting B. matter Orderto public or private sale of the theappropriate Property inresolution. a manner that best serves the interest of the the Court to determine the parties, with the net proceeds from the sale divided equitably among the parties, WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request this Court to: subject to C and D, below; A. Order partition of costs, the Property; C. Award Plaintiffs their including reasonable attorneys’ fees and Alexander Levin’s B. Order public or private sale of the Property in a manner that best serves the interest of property taxes, carrying costs, anddivided costs associated with preparing the Property of theshare parties, with the net proceeds from the sale equitably among the parties, subject to C and D, below; for sale; and C. Award Plaintiffs their costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and Alexander D. Award other relief Plaintiffs as and the costs Courtassociated finds justwith andpreparing equitable.the Property Levin’s sharesuch of property taxes,to carrying costs, for sale; and D. 29th Award other relief to Plaintiffs as the Court finds just and equitable.

Dated this daysuch of August, 2018.

Dated this 29th day of August, 2018.

/s/ Merrill E. Bent_ Merrill E. Bent, Esq. Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 2748, 4900 Main Street Manchester Center, VT 05255 merrill@greenmtlaw.com (802) 362-2560

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the Court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FORM. THE COURT NEEDS TO KNOW HOW TO REACH YOU SO THAT YOU WILL BE INFORMED OF ALL MATTERS RELATING TO YOUR CASE. If you have not hired an attorney and are representing yourself, in addition to filing the required answer it is important that you file the Notice of Appearance form attached to this summons, to give the court your name, mailing address and phone number (and email address, if you have one). You must also mail or deliver a copy of the form to the lawyer or party who sent you this paperwork, so that you will receive copies of anything else they file with the court.

Dated: September 24, 2018

By:

/s/ Merrill E. Bent____________ Merrill E. Bent, Esq. Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C. P.O. Box 2748, 4900 Main Street Manchester Center, VT 05255 merrill@greenmtlaw.com

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Bennington Unit Levin et al vs. Levin

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT BENNINGTON UNIT

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. 254-8-18 Bncv

EDNA FLORENCE LEVIN and RACHEL LEVIN vs.

ALEXANDER LEVIN COMPLAINT FOR PARTITION OF REAL ESTATE Plaintiffs Edna Florence Levin and Rachel Levin bring this action for partition of real property pursuant to 12 V.S.A. § 5161 et seq. and the equitable powers of this Court.

1.

Collectively parties the sole owners, as tenants in common, of real certain real 1. Collectively thethe parties are are the sole owners, as tenants in common, of certain estate estate located in the Town of Shaftsbury, County of Bennington, and State of Vermont (“Property”). located in the Town of Shaftsbury, County of Bennington, and State of Vermont 2. Plaintiffs Edna Florence Levin and Rachel Levin are both residents of the State of Vermont.(“Property”).

3.

Alexander Levin is a United States citizen residing permanently ofofthe Unit2. Plaintiffs Edna Florence Levin and Rachel Levin are both residents ofoutside the State ed States as a permanent resident of the nation of Belize.

4. Vermont.

The Property is more particularly described in a Quit Claim Deed from Ruth Levin to the parties dated September 8, 2017, and recorded September 8, 2017 in Book 155, at Page Levin is a United States citizen residing permanently outside of the United 33 of 3. the Alexander Town of Shaftsbury Land Records (“Deed”).

5. A true and accurate copy of the Deed is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporatas a permanent resident of the nation of Belize. ed hereinStates by reference.

6. Ruth Levin reserved a life estate in the Property at the time of conveyance to the 4. The Property is more particularly described in a Quit Claim Deed from Ruth Levin to the parties. Ruth Levin died on September 13, 2017.

7. parties The Property cannot be equitably the parties dated September 8,divided 2017, and recordedamong September 8, 2017without in Book great 155, atinconvePage nience to the parties.

33 of the Town of Shaftsbury Land Records (“Deed”).

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ENTRY REGARDING MOTION Count 1, Partition (254-8-18 Bncv) Title: Filer: Attorney: Filed Date:

Motion for Alternative Service (Motion 1) Edna Florence Levin Merrill E. Bent August 31, 2018

No Response Filed Plaintiffs ask for an order allowing them to use alternative means to serve the summons and complaint in this matter on defendant Alexander Levin for the reasons set forth in their motion pursuant to V.R.C.P. 4(k)(E).

The motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall publish a copy of the summons, complaint and this order in a newspaper circulated in the defendant’s city of residence, Cristo Rey, Belize. Plaintiffs shall also send the defendant a copy of the summons, complaint and this order by international mail, certifying that they have done so. Plaintiffs shall text the defendant that service is being accomplished in this manner to the defendant’s last known phone number.

Electronically signed on September 19, 2018 at 11:31 AM pursuant to V.R.E.F. 7(d). /s/David Barra David Barra Superior Court Judge Notifications: Merrill E. Bent (ERN 5013), Attorney for Plaintiff Edna Florence Levin Merrill E. Bent (ERN 5013), Attorney for Plaintiff Rachel Levin Defendant Alexander Levin

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Leader of the Opposition with all the Accredited Resident and Non-resident Ambassadors to Belize Queen’s Room - Princess Ramada Hotel and Casino - September 20th, 2018

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PEOPLE’S HEALTH IS CLOSELY RELATED TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

By Dr. Pedro Villegas “Sustainable Energy + Food Security + Healthy Environment = Full Employment + Better Future”. – Phil Harding Saltford I. Background Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world. Investing in environmental sustainability can serve as an insurance policy for health and human well-being.

The degradation of the environment: the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and the ecosystems which sustain us, is estimated to be responsible for at least a quarter of the global total burden of disease. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflect the common understanding that a healthy environment is integral to the full enjoyment of basic human rights, including the rights to life, health, food, water and sanitation, and quality of life.

II. Discussion Directly tackling the inter-linkages between environment and human health presents new and interwoven opportunities to meet the SDGs in a more cost-effective and beneficial manner. To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (SDG3), which includes a specific target related to air quality, cannot be achieved over the long-term without explicit action on terrestrial ecosystems (SDG15), oceans (SDG14), cities (SDG11), water and sanitation (SDG6). Air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental risk to health. About 7 million people across the world die each year due to everyday exposure to poor air quality, but it cannot be viewed in isolation.

Environmental degradation is costly, its estimated to cause 200+ times as many premature deaths annually. Disproportionate impacts of environmental harms are evident on specific groups: the poor, the young, the elderly, women and migrant workers.

Diseases like Zika, Ebola, Chikungunya and Marburg, the new zoonotic diseases spread from animals to humans, are currently emerging every day, with the main drivers being exponential population growth, intensive livestock breeding (its estimated about 36 billion domestic animals on the planet), and concomitant disturbed environments and biodiversity loss. Strengthening healthy ecosystems is key to preventing or slowing the emergence of these costly diseases. A key need is for greater investment in integrated surveillance of wildlife, livestock and human health.

The financial costs of environmentally related health risks are generally in the range of 5-10% of GDP, with air pollution taking the highest toll. Evidence exists, however, of the catalytic and multiple benefits of investing in environmental quality in terms of development, poverty reduction, resource security, re-

Picture: Industries like Sugar Cane Mills, Aquaculture (shrimp) and Citrus generate thousands of wastes every year that are putting in risk our air, land and watersheds and consequently our quality of life. duced inequities and reduced risks to human health and well-being.

The Forests Reserves produce direct economic value for any country. This value accrues not only from the production of various timber- and non-timber forest products, but also from a range of regulating ecosystem services that provide an insurance value to several key economic sectors.

There is also a secondary or indirect multiplier effect associated with the direct economic value of it; forests have consistently been undervalued in conventional national accounting.

On the other hand, the lack of access to clean water and sanitation causes about 60% of cases of diarrheal diseases in low and middle-income countries. Unsafe water, inadequate sanitation or insufficient hygiene result in 3.5 million deaths worldwide, representing 25% of the premature deaths of children younger than 16.

There is also a growing evidence to suggests that exposure to natural environments can be associated with mental health benefits. Clean air and water, sanitation and green spaces and safe workplaces can enhance people’s quality of life: reduced mortality, healthier lifestyles, improved productivity of workers and their families, improve lives of women, children and elderly and are crucial to mental health. Mental health issues rank among the 10 largest non-fatal threats in most countries.

There are growing scientific evidences to suggest that exposure to natural environments can be associated with mental health benefits.

Proximity to greenspace has been associated with lower levels of stress and reduced symptomology for depression and anxiety, while interacting with nature can improve cognition for children with attention deficits and individuals with depression. A 2014 epidemiological study has shown that people who move to greener urban

areas benefit from sustained improvements in their mental health. The accumulating strength of research from multiple disciplines makes it difficult to dismiss the clinical relevancy of natural environments in XXI Century mental health care.

Based on evidence of the linkages between poor environmental quality and health, several priority problem areas have been identified as urgent integrated approach and policy attention, including: 1. Unsafe water, inadequate sanitation or insufficient hygiene which cause mortality and loss of economic productivity; 2. Nutritionally poor diet composition and quality, as well as increased physical inactivity, which has increased the growth of non-communicable diseases throughout the world; and 3. Degraded ecosystems and stresses to the Earth’s Natural Systems, which reduce ecosystem services that support human health, enhance exposure to natural disasters, food security, and at times give rise to disease outbreaks.

Climate change is exacerbating the scale and intensity of these environment-related health risks, and is acknowledged as a major health risk multiplier, with existing impacts that are expected to increasingly affect human health including through negative changes to land, oceans, biodiversity and access to freshwater, and the increasing frequency and higher impact of natural disasters.

It is imperative to provide a strong basis for adopting an integrated approach for improving human health and well-being through increased engagement by the health sector in ecosystem management and decision-making. Integrated actions and strategies have also been identified such as: 1. Change lifestyles: using fewer resources per unit of economic output produced and reduce the environmental impact of any resources used in produc-

tion and consumption activities through more efficient practices. Reuse, Reduce and Recycle!

2. Protect Planet’s Natural Systems by enhancing ecosystem resilience: building capacity of the environment, economies and societies to anticipate, respond to and recover from disturbances and shocks through: agro-ecosystem restoration and sustainable farming systems; strengthening ecosystem restoration, in particular wetlands, dryland vegetation, coastal zones mangroves and watersheds, including through reforestation; reducing livestock and logging pressures to increase resilience and mitigate extreme weather conditions of storms, drought and floods.

III. Conclusions The proper management of natural resources like forest, water and land will reduce incidences of diseases, that will result in additional health costs to the Governments as well as labor productivity losses.

Addressing the nexus between environment and human health through delivering on environmental sustainability can provide a common platform for meeting many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through multiplier effects that can accelerate and sustain progress across multiple SDGs, investing in environmental sustainability can serve as an insurance policy for health and human well-being.

You can reach your own conclusions.

God bless Belize.

Follow us at: www.cubel.org & www.facebook.com/cubelconsultancy IV. References 1. Almendrala, A. (2018). “The Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health” The Huffington Post Newspaper, available at: www.huffingtonpost.com. January 23, 2018.

2. EPA Report (2018). “Managing Air Quality - Human Health, Environmental and Economic Assessments”. Environmental protection Agency Newsletter, available at: www.epa.gov 3. Kampa, M.; Castanas, E. (2018).

“Human health effects of air pollution” Journal of Environmental Pollution, 151, 2, pp. 362-367, January 2008.

4. Mateo-Sagasta, J.; Marjani Zadeh, S.; Turral, H. (2018). “More people, more food, worse water? a global review of water pollution from agriculture”. Book Published by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (ISBN 97892-5-130729-8), available at: www.fao. org/3/ca0146en/CA0146EN.pdf. Rome, 2018.

5. Sustainability Report (2018).

“The effects of air pollution on human health” Sustainability for All Newsletter, available at: www.activesustainability.com/environment/effects-air-pollution-human-health 6. UN Report (2017). “World Economic and Social Survey 2017”. Book published by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations (ISBN: 978 -92-1-10 9176 -2).

Available at: wess.un.org. New York, December, 2017.

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES

Placencia Peninsula; Stann Creek DistrictCreek District Placencia Peninsula; Stann

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo will sell

BY ORDER of the Mortgagees, Messrs. The Belize Bank International Limited, Licensed Auctioneer the following properties in front Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Main Street, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District on Kevin A. Castillo will sell the following properties in front Messrs. The Belize Bank Limited, Main October 2018 at 10:30 Street, Placencia Village,Monday Stann Creek8th District on Monday 8th October 2018am: at 10:30 am: 1.

Parcel No. 2115 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2115 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [43 ft. X 54 ft. inclusive of a 9 ft. X 30 ft. back porch] + garage [20 ft X 22 ft.] containing master bedroom with bathroom/jacuzzi + guest room with bathroom + kitchen + dining room + large open living room + office + laundry room and lagoon side lot [876.25 square meters (1048.00 square yards)] situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Dario Del Valle). ******* NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request ********* 2.

Parcel No. 2109 Placencia Residences, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek:

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2109 (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house elevated 3 ft. above grade [32 ft. X 46 ft.] + side porches [5 ft X 20 ft. each side] + back porch [5ft X 42ft] containing 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms (1 with jacuzzi) + kitchen + laundry + dining room + large open living room and lagoon side lot [902.31 square meters (1079.16 square yards)] situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Giuseppe Asti). ******* NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request ********* 3.

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

REGISTRATION SECTION BLOCK PARCEL Placencia North 36 2159 (Being a canal side vacant lot situate in the sub-division known as The Placencia Residences near Mile 13 Placencia Road, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, the freehold property of Mr. Ryan Pott). *******NB. Restrictions on use of Property is available upon request********* ADDITIONAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure INFORMATION - listing) TERMS: STRICTLY CASH www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) KEVIN A. CASTILLO TERMS: STRICTLY TELEPHONE 223-4488 CASH E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com KEVIN A. CASTILLO Face Book: Belize Auctions

TELEPHONE: 223 4488 Email: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

16 ESPAÑOL Juicio contra “el Chapo” Guzmán comenzará el 5 de noviembre en EE. UU. El juez neoyorquino Brian Cogan, que preside el caso por narcotráfico contra Joaquín Guzmán Loera el Chapo en EE. UU., rechazo este jueves posponer el juicio, que arrancará así el próximo 5 de noviembre con la selección del jurado, y aceptó que el abogado Jeffrey Lichtman se una a la defensa del narcotraficante.

Por EFE / EE. UU. 240 de Septiembre de 2018 Cogan rechazó la petición del nuevo abogado del Chapo durante una audiencia en la corte federal de Brooklyn, para posponer el inicio del juicio, el cual podrá extendersepor hasta cuatro meses, según el juez.

Con Lichtman dentro del caso, un conocido abogado en Nueva York que representó a John A. Gotti, hijo del líder del clan de la mafia los Gambino, Guzmán completa el grupo de su defensa, tras año y medio de haber sido extraditado a esta ciudad para responder por cargos de narcotráfico.

El Chapo dijo ante el juez ser consciente del posible conflicto de interés de su abogado para el juicio que enfrenta a partir de noviembre, pues Litcham representó a otras personas que son coacusadas en este caso o pueden ser testigos.

El año pasado el Chapo, conocido como el líder del cartel de Sinaloa, contrató, -tras haber sido defendido inicialmente por abogados de

oficio- a un grupo de defensores privados, entre ellos Lichtman, que no continuó luego de no recibir garantías de que cobraría sus honorarios al confiscarse la fortuna que alega el Gobierno posee el mexicano.

El juez Cogan atendió asimismo los reclamos de la fiscalía sobre varios puntos conflictivos en el expediente de Lichtman.

El abogado principal del narcotraficante Joaquín Guzmán Loera “El Chapo”, el ecuatoriano Eduardo Balarezo (izquierda), ofrece declaraciones a los medios de comunicación junto al abogado Jeffrey Lichtman.

“Nunca había visto tantas complicaciones en un caso”, indicó el magistrado, que pidió una explicación al abogado sobre el conflicto de interés que trae a este caso, y luego interrogó a Guzmán respecto de si es consciente de que Lichtman representó o tuvo contacto con tres posibles testigos en el juicio, que cooperan con las autoridades.

Lichtman es también abogado de un coacusado en este mismo caso de Guzmán, pero enfrenta juicio en otra jurisdicción y ninguno de los nombres de los

La UE y el SICA lamentaron “la pérdida de vidas” por la crisis, calculada en más de 300 víctimas por organismos de derechos humanos locales e internacionales

comunicado de prensa.

Asimismo, la UE y el SICA lamentaron “la pérdida de vidas” por la crisis, calculada en más de 300 víctimas por organismos

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testigos han sido revelados.

Guzmán, que vestía el monograma azul de la cárcel federal, parecía estar relajado y al entrar a la sala miró al público y saludó con la mano a su esposa Emma Coronel, que asiste a las audiencias.

El juez preguntó al mexicano, que enfrenta 17 cargos, entre ellos tráfico de drogas, uso ilegal de armas y blanqueo de dinero, si sus abogados habían discutido con él este tema y si sabía que Lichtman no puede divulgar información que conoce sobre los testigos, aunque sea pertinente para su caso, ni interrogarles.

La esposa del narcotraficante Joaquín Guzmán Loera “el Chapo”, Emma Coronel, camina a su salida de una audiencia en la corte federal de Brooklyn, Nueva York.

Guzmán, que parece haber perdido peso y miraba a menudo a su esposa, contestó a todo en forma afirmativa a través de la intérprete, así como a la pregunta de si pese a todo insistía en que Lichtman fuera parte de su

UE y SICA apoya soluciones democráticas a crisis en Nicaragua Managua Nicaragua 22 de Septiembre 2018 Representantes de la Unión Europea (UE) y Sistema de Integración Centroamericana (SICA) reiteraron la importancia de detener la violencia en Nicaragua y “relanzar” el diálogo nacional como la “única” salida pacífica a la crisis sociopolítica que ha afectado al país en los últimos cinco meses.

Durante un encuentro realizado en Bruselas, Bélgica, ambos organismos abordaron la situación de Nicaragua y “acordaron intensificar el establecimiento de contactos para apoyar soluciones políticas, negociadas y democráticas”, informó la UE mediante un

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de derechos humanos locales e internacionales.

En ocasiones anteriores, la UE ha solicitado al Gobierno de Nicaragua “acciones concretas”

defensa.

Su equipo legal está constituido además por el ecuatoriano Eduardo Balarezo, su principal abogado, quien representó antes al también narcotraficante mexicano Alfredo Beltrán Leyva y que el año pasado también tuvo que dar explicaciones a la corte, así como por William Purpura, que ha estado vinculado con otros conocidos casos en esta ciudad.

El chapo fue recapturado en enero del 2016. (Foto Prensa Libre: AFP) En declaraciones a la Prensa tras concluir la audiencia, Lichtman que compareció junto a Balarezo, no pareció dar importancia a no poder interrogar a algunos testigos. Argumentó que hay muchos testigos. “Lo manejaremos”, afirmó, además de recordar que en este caso hay otros dos abogados.

Lictman y Balarezo aseguraron que estarán listos para el 5 de noviembre, pese a que se negó su pedido para un nuevo aplazamiento.

Preguntado sobre el pago de sus honorarios, Lichtman señaló que no habla sobre sus finanzas.

Emma Coronel, que hace unos días subió a redes sociales la gran fiesta inspirada en Barbie que celebró por el cumpleaños de las gemelas que tiene con Guzmán, salió del tribunal a toda prisa sin decir una sola palabra ante las preguntas de la Prensa y subió a un vehículo que la recogió a pasos de la corte.

para el cese de la violencia y la disolución de grupos parapoliciales, además de la reinstauración del diálogo, bajo la mediación de la Conferencia Episcopal de Nicaragua (CEN).

Vinicio Cerezo, secretario general del SICA, se reunió con los funcionarios de la UE Neven Mimica, Stefano Manservisi, Hugo Sobral y Jolita Butkeviciene, para abordar la situación de la cooperación regional entre ambos organismos, relacionados con la seguridad ciudadana y estado de derecho, y la integración económica.

También se plantearon otros temas como cambio climático y la reducción del riesgo de desastres, y seguridad alimentaria, indicó la nota de prensa.

“Los funcionarios de la UE subrayaron su apoyo a la integración regional en América Central y su compromiso de profundizar el diálogo político y la cooperación con la región”, apuntó también el comunicado.

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JIMMY MORALES SE REÚNE CON NIKKI HALEY, EMBAJADORA DE EE. UU. ANTE ONU El presidente Jimmy Morales se reunió la mañana de este lunes con la embajadora de EE. UU. ante ONU, Nikki Haley, sin que hasta el momento se conozcan detalles de la cita, más que el agradecimiento de la funcionaria estadounidense al gobernante guatemalteco por haber asistido a una actividad previa.

Prensa Libre: Guatemala 24 de Septiembre de 2018 Morales se hizo acompañar de la canciller Sandra Jovel.

“La embajadora agradeció la participación del presidente en la reunión de alto nivel Llamado Global para la Acción sobre el Problema Mundial de las Drogas”, publicó el Gobierno de Guatemala en su cuenta de Twitter.

En este foro, el presidente guatemalteco tuvo la oportunidad de saludar al mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, quien inauguró la actividad, parte del cronograma de cara al 73 período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU).

El presidente Jimmy Morales conversa con la embajadora de EE. UU. ante la ONU, Nikki Haley.

Según un comunicado que envió el gobierno, en el foro sobre drogas, en el cual participaron varios jefes de estado, los países reafirmaron su determinación para luchar en contra del narcotráfico apegados al derecho

internacional.

Reorientar los esfuerzos conjuntos en reducir la demanda de drogas a partir de la educación y prevención, así como fortalecer la cooperación internacional para mejorar la aplicación de la justi-

Más de 740 extranjeros, la mayoría centroamericanos, presos en Guatemala

El Nuevo Diario: Nicaragua 24 de Septiembre 2018 La institución detalló que del total de extranjeros encarcelados por diversos delitos, 280 son salvadoreños, 130 nicaragüenses, 155 hondureños, 4 costarricenses, 3 beliceños y 2 panameños.

Más de 740 extranjeros, la mayoría centroamericanos, están presos en Guatemala, según las estadísticas divulgadas hoy por el Sistema Penitenciario (SP).

La institución detalló que del

total de extranjeros encarcelados por diversos delitos, 280 son salvadoreños, 130 nicaragüenses, 155 hondureños, 4 costarricenses, 3 beliceños y 2 panameños.

También guardan prisión 59 mexicanos, 44 colombianos, 37 ecuatorianos, 9 estadounidenses, 2 peruanos, 2 venezolanos, 2 haitianos, y 1 argentino.

Entre los otros 18 encarcelados figura 1 español, 4 cameruneses, 2 sirios, 1 inglés y 2 checos.

La información oficial no

precisó los delitos por los cuales están presos los extranjeros.

De acuerdo con el SP, en las cárceles guatemaltecas están presos un total de 24.291 personas, de ellos 11.732 sentenciados y 12.559 de forma preventiva.

De los condenados, 10.560 son hombres y 1.172 mujeres, mientras de los que están detenidos preventivamente 11.096 son del sexo masculino y 1.463 femenino.

De los condenados, 10.560 son hombres y 1.172 mujeres.

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cia fueron otros temas abordados.

Morales tiene contemplado asistir, según la agenda de trabajo oficial divulgada por el Ejecutivo hasta este lunes, a la inauguración de la Cumbre por la Paz, Nelson Mandela, así como a una recepción que el presidente Trump y su esposa, Melania Trump, ofrecerán a los jefes de Estado.

El martes, el mandatario guatemalteco ofrecerá su discurso ante la Asamblea General a las 13 hora de Guatemala, 15 de Nueva York, pero antes participará en un almuerzo organizado por el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, para los jefes de Estado.

Posteriormente estará presente en la reunión denominada Acción para el mantenimiento de la paz de las Naciones Unidas.

El miércoles se reunirá con líderes empresariales y con los presidentes de El Salvador, Salvador Sánchez, y de Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández.

Aunque la agenda oficial destaca que Morales sostendrá “varios encuentros bilaterales”, no detalla si se reunirá con Trump o con Guterres; sin embargo, confirma una cita con el primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu.

También la canciller El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores también dio a conocer la agenda que tendrá la canciller Sandra Jovel, donde destaca su participación, el martes, en el foro de alto nivel llamado Migración masiva de ciudadanos venezolanos.

Por la tarde se reunirá con el canciller de Rusia, Sergey Lavrov, donde firmarán un convenio para garantizar no ser los primeros en emplazar armas de ningún tipo al espacio ultraterrestre.

El miércoles, Jovel tendrá reuniones bilaterales con sus homólogos de Andorra, María Ubach; de Serbia, Ivica Dacic y de Georgia, David Salkaliani, entre otras actividades.

Morales y Jovel viajaron el domingo a la ONU en medio de la crisis política que vive el país por la confrontación que mantiene el Gobierno de Guatemala con ese organismo internacional, después de no haber renovado el mandato de la Comisión Internacional contra la Impunidad en Guatemala (Cicig) y de vedar el ingreso al país de su titular, Iván Velásquez.

Aunque el gobierno pidió al secretario general de la ONU, Antonio Guterres, que nombre a otro comisionado que debe contar con el aval gubernamental, Guterres confirmó a Velásquez al frente de Cicig la semana pasada.

La tensión no baja puesto que el gobierno no dejó claro de si acatará una resolución de la Corte de Constitucionalidad que ordena permitir el ingreso del comisionado colombiano al país, ya que en un comunicado se limita a decir que “hará uso de las facultades y recursos que a ley le otorga para defender la Constitución Política de la República”.

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THINKING OUT LOUD BY: KEVIN BERNARD

Like many other residents of Orange Walk, I was shocked and outraged by the news that eight men – seven BDF soldiers and a Policeman – walked off a murder charge because the case file was not ready and the Magistrate struck out the case. These man walked into a home and beat more than one person. One man, Ariel Salazar, was beaten so badly that he died. And these men walked out of Court free on a technicality. That is not right.

We need to do better than that. We need to fix our justice system. Human lives have value. This was not a bag a garbage that these men kicked and beat. I am appealing to the Police Department and the DPP’s Office to do whatever they need to do to ensure that these men do not escape justice.

It has been a rough week for us here in Orange Walk. The community is still mourning the loss of Alfredo Petillo and his children Kevawn, Jayda and Mia. And even as his family struggles to cope with that loss, the reality is that they have to rebuild their homes. In just minutes Sunday morning three separate families lost everything. As devastating as it is, it should be a lesson to all of us to value what we have, because everything can change in the blink of an eye.

I am proud of members of my Orange Walk community who have stood up to help the families in their times of need. That is what community is all about. We may have our differences from time to time, but when one of our own is down, we know how to pull together.

As a Council, we have determined to be more proactive in ensuring that disasters such as these never happen again. We can’t wait for the government to get its act together. Too many lives have been lost due to fire. Too many persons have lost all their possessions. And like all of you, I am tired of hearing the same old excuses – fire trucks running out of water or equipment being faulty or not working. We have been meeting with representatives of BWSL and we will ensure that all hydrants become functional.

I was shocked to learn that as BWSL carries out its infrastructure project to lay new water pipes, they are not connecting to the existing hydrants.

We will do everything in our power to ensure that this ridiculous oversight is corrected. And we will push

government to focus on critical priorities like our Fire Service.

It is sad that these things are happening even as we celebrate 37 years of Independence. As we stood together, Opposition and Government on Independence Day and gave our addresses, I know fully well that those who spoke for Government were not happy with what was said.

But I would say it again without regrets. We need to stop playing stupid political games. We can’t stand in front of our Belizean people and pretend that all is well, when we are forced to depend on fire trucks that belong in museums. We can’t pretend that everything is okay when we celebrate our Independence with a State of Emergency declared for areas of Belize City.

We can’t pretend that everything is okay when we have planes bringing drugs into our country like it is a free for all, and there are people dying in our hospitals because of a lack of basic medicine and equipment and inadequate health care. We can’t continue to say that our economy is booming when our children are dropping out of school because their parents can’t afford to send them.

I am serious about changing the way we conduct politics in this country. I am as fed up as all of you with the status quo.

I want to live in a Belize where all of us, no matter which party we support and which party is in power, are treated the same and have equal opportunities to goods and services and opportunities. I’m not saying anything that anybody doesn’t know. We all know that to get a job in the public service these days you have to get a recommendation from a UDP Minister. To join the Police you need a recommendation from a UDP Minister. To get a piece of land you need a recommendation from a UDP Minister. To get educational assistance you need a recommendation from a UDP Minister. That has to stop, no matter which Party is in.

I don’t want to stand here as we celebrate the 38th birthday of our nation next year and have to say the same things. I am committed to change. We all need to get with the program.

2018 For Sale

By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under an Assignment and Transfer of Mortgage made the 3rd day of June 2015, registered as Instrument No. LTU-201500893 between Heritage Bank Limited (formerly Alliance Bank of Belize Limited) (the Assignor), Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. (the Assignee), and RHON-PAUL LECKY AND DEEDRA RENEAU (the Mortgagors), which said property was mortgaged by the said RHON-PAUL LECKY AND DEEDRA RENEAU (the Borrowers) to the said Alliance Bank of Belize on the 17th day of December, 2008 and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 43 of 2008 at Folios 107-136 will sell at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. THE SCHEDULE ALL THAT lot piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 353 (543.648 S.M.) situate in the subdivision known as Los Lagos, situate in the Mile area, Northern Highway, Ladyville, Belize District, as surveyed by Kenneth A. Gillett, Licensed Surveyor and recorded at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan at Register No. 16 Entry No. 4460 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

DATED this 30th day of July, 2016.

MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

For Sale

By Order of the Mortgagee Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., a company duly registered under the Companies Act, Chapter 250 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition, 2000, and having its registered office at Cor. Albert and Bishop Streets, Belize City, Belize, hereby gives notice of its intention to exercise its power of sale as Mortgagee under a Deed of Mortgage made the 14th day of March, 2008, between LEEVAN BORLAND of Pomona Village, Stann Creek District, Belize (hereinafter called “the Borrower”) of the one part and SCOTIABANK (BELIZE) LIMITED (hereinafter called “the Mortgagee”) of the other part, and recorded in Deeds Book Volume 1389 to 1416 the Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. will at the expiration of two months from the date of the first publication of this notice sell the property described in the schedule hereto.

All offers to purchase the said property must be made in writing and full particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained from the said Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd. SCHEDULE ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 55 comprising of 835.844 Square meters situate in Pomona Village, Stann Creek District, bounded and described as shown by Plan No. 1493 of 2006 attached to Minister’s Fiat Grant No. 1493 of 2006 TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon.

DATED this 30th day of July, 2018.

MUSA & BALDERAMOS LLP 91 North Front Street Belize City Attorneys-at-Law for Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd.

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The youth has no future with this UDP Administration Their time has expired The youths are future they say… but yet they lie to them and create little to no opportunities for the progressive (youth) citizens. The Deputy Prime Minister blatantly went to the media and lied via his (Independence Day) speech stating that the economy is not necessarily doing bad expecting the educated population not to be offended by such deceptive statements. He went on to boast about a short increase of growth (5.8%) to the economy as a result of the tourism industry for the second quarter of 2018. One may ask, what about the other industries that are suffering and struggling to become sustainable like agriculture, etc. On the other hand, the Leader of the Opposition did a wonderful job without bashing the current administration he pondered on facts, highlighting the very slow and stagnant state of our economy in respect to growth and sustainability. That in itself is enough to show the failures of this current UDP administration and prompt them to make efforts to assist and improve conditions for the productive sectors/industries, the state of the GDP and the economy as a whole. The UDP has shown no sort of long term preparation or plan as to tackle the current degrading state of our economy as the Leader of the opposition rightly pointed out.

Unfortunately, the economy has suffered greatly from corruption at all levels and no matter how hard the UDP try to cover up their dirty work; the public is becoming more aware than ever. Corruption has proven to be very overwhelming, especially because it has worsen over the last ten years since this this UDP administration has been in power. we have seen countless scandals like the land grab by Gapi Vega, the immigration Visa husstle which includes several government ministers, funds being mis-appropriated by NICH and so on. On a more recent note, one can look at the major drug bust of 26 bales of cocaine in the Blue Creek area. Where Senior cop and former commander of Orange Walk, David Chi along with another fellow officer Norman Anthony was accused of being involved in the facilitation and landing of an aircraft filled with the drugs. The issue of drugs has haunted the young population for some time now but to know the police department may be involved only makes us lose faith in this administration further.

Amendments were recently made to decriminalize the possession of marijuana that allows up to 10 grams in their possession and allows the consumption of marijuana on a private property, if the owner grants permission. Before this amendment, many youth’s career and reputation were tarnished as a result of a simple possession of marijuana charge.

It is the norm to evaluate one’s police record during the vetting stage of the job recruitment process. Although we have eliminated one hurdle for young people to enter the work force, the prevalent issue of unemployment still exists. Along with this new devastating knowledge that an even (worst drug) is

being penetrated among our population, which can become a major problem for the young and prosperous generation behind. The current unemployment rate is at a high 9.4% and there is a pool of young graduates from universities with no job opportunities awaiting after graduation. There is also little being done to cater for the unskilled population to help develop their skills and abilities, so they too can join the workforce. As a result, we have a lot of young bright minds becoming idle and turning to a life of crime.

The Minister of National Security has gone on the media to address the matter of crime, and he celebrated, saying that the crime rate is down but do you really feel like crime on a whole has decreased? And what is a rating when almost every day a couple of people are gun down, several members of the business communities are being attacked and robbed; people homes are being invaded and broken into? Nobody feels safe; I sure don’t. The commissioner of Police declared a state of emergency in two main areas that was done in a hap hazard manner. Many innocent people who reside in these areas that are trying to become progressive citizens; rights were wrongfully taken away. This state of emergency has not made anyone feel safer just a bit agitated by the approach the police department is using to handle this issue of crime. A well-known gang figure Michael Arnold known as “T-T” was murdered on the 20th of September, and they were trying to suppress a retaliation. The reason I say well known is because the police department knows exactly who the criminals that they should be detaining are, but yet they choose to detained innocent people in the process to have a greater number of arrest.

So the economy is at a downfall, the corruption situation is worsening, crime is on the rise, no opportunity is in place for the educated nor the unskilled population. Nothing is being done to improve the educational system to produce graduates in the much-needed field with more innovative influence and ideas that is needed to help improve the state of our economy.

So what will happen in the years to come?

What opportunities will be left for the generation to come? I will tell you what will be left!!! A broken-down economy, a failed state controlled by criminal figures, a failed educational system and a country ruled and controlled by corrupt government officials. Unless!!! Unless a change comes about real soon. The youths have a very important right, the right to vote and choose their leaders wisely. Leaders who are competent enough and will not be compromised easily. Leaders who will make important decisions and will implement the necessary policies to address and improve the state of our country progressively. Leaders who will make decisions that are in the best interest of everyone and not only for themselves. The youths must vote for the PUP. They must choose a party with more transparency and continuous dedication to improve the state of our country.

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MESSAGE FROM HON. SYLVIA FLORES At the Endorsement Convention for Dolores Balderamos Garcia September 23, 2018,

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A Belated Happy and Blessed Independence Day to all of us!!!!

Welcome. Today we stand together as one people and one Party to affirm our allegiance to the PUP as well as to endorse the candidacy of Dolores Balderamos Garcia.

Our Party under the leadership of Johnny Briceno is the best hope for our country and our people. Our Party is the best hope for a dynamic change for our people, who have remained stagnant, bewildered and discouraged due to an unfeeling, uncaring and corrupt government of the UDP. This Party, the People’s United Party, will find worthy solutions to the intolerable and ever increasing levels of crime and poverty that have continued to erase the safety and security of our people.

This is the Party that will re-energize, renew and replenish the spirit of our country and direct us into a life of renewed hope, peace and prosperity!!!

I support and affirm the candidacy of Dolores Balderamos Garcia. I am supporting Dolores not merely to give her a chance, but also to endorse the person she is, a person whom I know loves our country and our peo-

ple and loves the People’s United Party. Dolores’s contribution to our development as women is never a question mark, for she has spoken-up and acted through legislation on behalf of women and children, and she has done this because of her enormous faith in the power of truth and social justice.

We need to support Dolores because hers is a life of selfless service -- service that has been tested in the furnace of politics and the crucible of governance.

She is unflinching in her desire to correct the ills that have consumed our people, and she is undaunted in her will to see Belize renew its spirit of commitment to a development that is fuelled by the desire to engage the will and energies of the Belizean people and The people of Belize Rural Central.

Sisters and brothers, I urge you to make some personal reflections on where we have been and where we are at the present moment, and also on where we need to go. When you go to the polls let us elect individuals and the Party that will deliver our country unto this new day of bright hope and possibilities, so that the sacrifices of our parents and grandparents can reap the fruit of betterment for ALL. My sister and brothers, may the Party of George Price and the Party of the People renew our hearts and minds and spirits as we go forward as one people united and strong!!

Be of one mind, one heart, and one spirit and go in peace knowing that I love you always!! GO DOLORES, GO!! FORWARD WITH DOLORES!!!

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Independence Day Address

By Mayor Kevin Bernard

Government representatives, Leader of the Opposition Hon. John Briceño and other Opposition representatives, members of our clergy and diplomatic corps, business partners, distinguished guests, friends…

What a beautiful day it is here in Orange Walk Town. What a beautiful day it is to be Belizean, celebrating 37 years of Independence, standing here on this piece of 8.867 square miles of land which is OURS. It belongs to us. And just as much as it belongs to us – we belong to this land.

All of us – all our peoples of every race that call Belize home. Every bit of rich culture and tradition handed down over centuries, every beat of the Garifuna drums, every inch of cane-field, all of it is Belize. And what a wonderful thing that is.

Today is the day of our Independence, and before we do anything else, we must give thanks to those Belizeans, led by the Father of our Nation George Price, who were determined that our people be free, and that the flag flying high would be our own. Their vision, and struggles and selfless sacrifice are the reason we are here today, able to say that we are a sovereign nation, one flag, one people.

And today, as we acknowledge the bravery of those Belizeans who fought for our Independence, I would like to acknowledge the bravery of one woman in particular who just this past weekend defended that Independence. Coast Guard Seaman Diana Alford was aggressed by Guatemalan soldiers with guns in metal boats who tried to ram her kayak. They threatened to shoot her to stop her from reaching Sarstoon Island. And still she paddled on because she knew she was in Belizean territory. On that day, I know she made the Coast Guard proud. We should all, as Belizeans, be proud, and we should all, as Belizeans, salute her.

As Belizeans, too, we must all realize that even as we stand here together celebrating 37 years of territorial sovereignty, there is a dark cloud over our heads. On April 10, 2019, we will go to a referendum in which we will decide whether to take Guatemalan’s unfounded claim to the International Court of Justice. There are many who have decided that they will vote NO, and there are many who have decided they will vote YES. There are arguments for either side. But this is a serious matter.

And it is one which requires that the voices of every single Belizean of voting age be heard. This is no time to be sitting on the sidelines. Vote your conscience. Vote your heart. Vote your mind. Vote YES or Vote NO…but VOTE. Each and every year, as I stand before you, I have issued a call for unity.

And you know exactly what kind of unity I am talking about. I am talking about real unity, where our political parties work together for the good of ALL our people. I am talking about the unity which sees an end to all these petty political games

which plague us. I am talking about a unity which will see an end to victimization. I am talking a unity in which ALL Belizeans no matter which party they support will have equal access to employment, and to land, and to opportunities and to services. That does not happen today. Today, those who support a particular party are treated better than those who support another. That is the absolute truth. It needs to end. And it needs to end NOW. You would think that after 37 years of Independence we would have reached some level of political maturity. Sadly as we have grown in years it seems that we have regressed in maturity.

We are a country of bountiful resources. We are a country of hard-working peo-

ple. There are persons with incredible vision among us. There are persons with the capacity and skill to drive this country forward.

There are persons with the conscience, integrity and will to build this nation. And those persons come from every side of every political spectrum, from every culture, from every race, from every affiliation, from every religion. And it is only when we unite and make use of all this boundless intellectual wealth available to us, and make use of all the capacities of all our people that we will grow as a nation.

We need to stand together, and the time is now. I know that we have been going down this road of political decadence for a long time. I will not stand here and act self-righteous and say that it is only this administration in power which has done so much wrong. But when will it stop? When will we see an end to the political divisiveness? When will we see an end to this culture where only those fiercely loyal to the party in power can have access to opportunities? When will we see an end to the absolutely disgusting greed and corruption?

When will we see total accountability and

2018 transparency by any party in power? The time is now, my friends. The time has to be now. We have been going down this road for far too long.

So as we stand here today, celebrating 37 years of Independence – let us resolve that as we go forward we will celebrate not only the Independence of our country, but independence of our minds. Let us work together to end the scourges of crime and poverty which have shackled us for so long.

Imagine, that as we are here ready to wave our flags, there are men and woman in uniform on the streets of Belize City on emergency alert because of the ridiculous gang situation there. Parts of Belize City are under a state of Emergency for the first time since 1981. That is how we bring in this 37th birthday of our nation. When will it end? It has to end now, my friends.

I love Belize. I was born in this country and I will die in this country. Today let us resolve to show our love. Let us unite, not only to march down a street, but to march into the future.

God Bless all of you. God bless Belize.

Que viva Belize. Long Live Belize.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

The Belize City Council is seeking applications to fill the post of Systems Administrator. All interested persons must submit their applications along with their resume and two letters of reference, in a sealed envelope no later than Friday, September 28, 2018 to Human Resources Manager, Belize City Council, 109 North Front Street, Belize City, Belize.

EDUCATION: Essential: Associates Degree in Information Technology.

Desirable: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or related field with 3 years’ experience.

Experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience in Information Technology or related field with at least 2 years’ experience as Systems Administrator or similar role PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer systems hardware and software and other related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to facilitate ongoing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that computer systems hardware, operating systems, software applications, and related policies and procedures adhere to industry best practices and organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and partners.

• This individual will assist project teams with technical expertise in the Initiation and Planning phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analyses and design; and technical support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.

• This individual is expected to be knowledgeable and comfortable working with different flavors of Linux and Windows PC and Windows Server Operating Systems.

• This individual is expected to be knowledgeable and comfortable working with PC hardware, wireless Point to Point devices, Blade Server and Firewall Hardware and Firmware.

Responsibilities:

1. Install and configure computer hardware and software, including operating systems 2. Manage network servers, Point to Point, Firewall and other communication devices and 3.

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infrastructure.

Manage Domain Security and User Access Monitor performance and maintain systems according to established policies and procedures Troubleshoot server issues and manage general network fault resolution Assist in implementation, management and maintenance of systems security and data integrity policies and procedures Build an internal repository of technical documentation, manuals and IT policies to assist in staff development

Requirements: 1. Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role 2. Experience with databases, networks (LAN, VLAN, WAN, WLAN) 3. Knowledge of systems security (e.g. intrusion/extrusion prevention systems) and data backup/recovery 4. Familiarity with and working knowledge of various operating systems and platforms (Linux/Windows) 5. Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude 6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 7. Commanding Supervisory and delegation skills

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REAL Good Governance Reform!

Changing the Status Quo For the People’s United Party to restore the people’s confidence in any government after three terms of an abusive, corrupt and incompetent UDP, it must be serious about good governance reform. The Barrow administration has been the worst in history, allowing no REAL oversight and giving UDP Ministers powers which led to gross irregularities and abuses of process and people. The new People’s United Party government will do things differently. We will give power back to the people of the country who will elect us to represent them.

We WILL: PUT POLITICS AND MINISTERIAL POWER IN THEIR PROPER PLACES: We will immediately strengthen the Integrity Commission, providing the necessary funds for its Secretariat to fulfil its important legal, auditing and investigative roles free from any undue political influence.

Monitor the conduct and performance of Government Ministers and all elected officials in public life to ensure their “honourable” exercise of duties and responsibilities, and to prevent any behavior that can bring disrepute and shame to our nation, to our government and/or to our Party. Such embarrassing behavior will lead to their immediate expulsion from the Cabinet.

If a Minister is found breaking the law he/she will be subjected to the legal process and will face the consequences like any other person, including jail time. The rule of law means nothing if the laws do not apply equally to all.

We will limit the subjective authority of Ministers by removing the discretionary powers and reducing the need for letters from Ministers for everything. Presently, letters from Ministers are needed for recruitment to the Police and the Belize Defense Force, a hitherto unheard of thing. Public officers will be made to do their job, without fear or favour, and punishment will be swift for incompetence and/or corruption.

WE WILL: STRENGTHEN CHECKS AND BALANCES: We will reconstitute the Public Accounts Committee for the effective participation of the Social Partners in the Senate so as to ensure its proper role in overseeing the sound and prudent management of public revenues and expenditures approved in the Budget.

We will strengthen the capacities, allocate the appropriate resources and ensure the autonomy of the offices of the Auditor General, the Contractor General, the Ombudsman, and the Integrity Commission to better fulfil their technical mandates and provide the appropriate support to the oversight responsibilities of the Public Accounts Committee and other oversight committees.

WE WILL ENABLE: An EMPOWERED LEGISLATURE: The PUP will improve legislative governance by providing greater oversight by the National Assembly with respect to the work of the House Committees. We WILL establish Standing Senate Committees that will have the authority to conduct inquiries into any and all matters with a view to advancing the cause of nation-building.

WE WILL RESTORE: EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE: We will take immediate steps to restore the autonomy of the Public Service (establish clear boundaries between the political directorate and the public service) and Public Service Commission to re-establish integrity and impartiality in the recruiting, training, evaluating and disciplining processes, and

We will introduce the necessary legislation with appropriate measures to protect whistle blowers and witnesses involved in corruption cases and to increase the penalties for acts of corruption and public authority abuses.

The PUP will revert to having Permanent Secretaries (Senior Career Public Officers) as the accounting officers of the specific Ministry/ Ministries.

WE WILL CREATE A: SEPARATION OF POWERS: All Judges and Magistrates of the Court will be employed with security of tenure. The PUP will establish sound systems and good practices for recruitment of all officers of the Court and will hold them responsible for the efficient administration of justice and to ensure the separation of powers of the state as clearly stipulated in the Constitution: Cease and desist from the public badgering and coercing of the judiciary by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet The Director of Public Prosecution will also be given security of tenure and the Department of Public Prosecution will be given the necessary resources to ensure that it complements the work of the Police to increase the rate of successful prosecution, particularly in murder cases WE WILL DELIVER: ELECTION REFORM: Within the first year of office we will present legislation to regulate campaign spending. We will also propose and enact legislation to limit campaigning up to the day before elections.

On Election Day all campaigning, paraphernalia, advertising etc. will not be allowed as it is done in other Caribbean countries.

We will insist, by any means necessary, that the UDP Government comply with the rule of law and conduct nationwide re-registration in 2017. The recent findings of 700 pages of unadulterated corruption in the Immigration Department lay bare for all to see the untold numbers of foreigners who received Belizean nationality by fraudulent means with the consequence being that these new fraudsters can and do vote in municipal and general elections, deciding for Belizeans who should be their government.

Implement a fixed date for general elections similar to that of municipal elections Implement a transparent redistricting exercise, free from any appearance of political manipulation, with the goal being a fair representation of the public Introduce campaign financing legislation Introduce an independent Elections & Boundaries Commission that shall be free from political interference with a Chairman who is appointed in a similar fashion as the DPP and Auditor-General, so he or she can be autonomous and free from the perception of governmental control.

I, John Briceño, as head of the next Government along with my Cabinet and together with the National Legislature, pledge to lead this transformation, motivated by the will of the people. In this noble path, we are guided by the philosophy of our Founding Father, the Right Hon. George Price, whose dynamic concept of a Peaceful, Constructive Revolution empowers us to confidently chart this way forward to a better future for all Belizeans.

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PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES PUBLIC AUCTION SALES: PROPERTIES Lord's Bank Village, Scotland Halfmoon, Western Pines, Sibun Bight, Vista del Mar, Belize District

Lord’s Bank Village, Scotland Halfmoon, Western Pines, Sibun Bight, Vista del Mar, Belize District

BY ORDER of theBY Mortgagees, Messrs.Messrs.

The Belize Bank Licensed Auctioneer Kevin ORDER of the Mortgagees, The Belize BankLimited, Limited, Licensed Auctioneer Kevin A. Castillo willA. sellCastillo will sell th Wednesday 10th the following properties at No. 170atBeltex Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize District 10 on the following properties No. 170 Avenue, Beltex Avenue, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize District on Wednesday October 2018 at 1:30 pm: October 2018 at 1:30 pm: 1.

Lot No. 27 Edwin Parks Boulevard, Lord's Bank Village Extension, Belize District:

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ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 27 situate in Lord's Bank Village Extension, Belize District containing 886.493 Square Meters TOGETHER with all buildings erections and developments standing and being thereon. (Being a concrete bungalow dwelling house [30 ft X 38 ft] + front porch [4 ft. X 12 ft.] and lot [886.493 S.M.] situate on Edwin Parks Boulevard, Lord's Bank Village Exension, Belize District, the leasehold property of Mr. Leslie Nicholas.)

Four (4) Acres, Burrell Boom - Bermudian Landing Road, Scotland Halfmoon, Belize District:

ALL THAT block, piece or parcel of land situate on the south side of the Burrell Boom- Bermudian Landing Road in the area known as Scotland Halfmoon, which said block, piece parcel of land containing Four (4) Acres, Three (3) Rods, Thirty-nine (39) poles forms part of Block No. 23 as shown in Crown Grant No. 332 of 1981 in the Office of the Register General, Belize City TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being two Timber buildings supported on timber posts [15 ft X 15 ft] and Four (4) Acres, Three (3) Rods, Thirty-nine (39) poles of land situate on the south side of the Burrell Boom - Bermudian Landing Road, Scotland Halfmoon, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Leslie Nicholas.)

Lot No. 164 Bristle Cone Street, Western Pines Area, Western Paradise Village, Mile 8.5 George Price Highway, Belize District:

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ALL THAT piece or parcel of land being Lot No. 164 containing 643.301 square meters situated at Mile 8.5 North of the Western Highway, Belize District TOGETHER with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon. (Being a vacant lot containing 643.301 square meters situate on Bristle Cone Street, Western Pines Area, Western Paradise Village, Belize District, the freehold property of Mr. Thomas Valerio & Camille Valerio) 4. Nine Lots (9) Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

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BLOCK PARCELS 16 61, 85, 110, 154, 157, 171, 172, 173 (Being nine vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision containing the following sizes: Parcel 61643.85 Square Yards, Parcel 85 - 432.46 Square Yards, Parcel 110 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 154 - 472.80 Square Yards, Parcel 157 - 624.79 Square Yards, Parcel 171 - 521.96 Square Yards, Parcel 172 - 472.79 Square Yards, Parcel 173 - 538.24 Square Yards, the freehold properties of Mr. Antonio Novelo) Twenty three (23) Lots Sibun Bight Subdivision, Belize City:

REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

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

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REGISTRATION SECTION Sibun Bight

BLOCK PARCELS 16 13,175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 193, 194, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, Continued from page 22 209, 210, 211, 212 & 213 (Being twenty three vacant lots near the sea in the Sibun Bight Subdivision, the freehold properties of Mr. Louis Leslie) 6. .97 Acre Sailfish Avenue, Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District:

NOTICE

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

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

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

SCHEDULE

TION SECTION BLOCK ALL THAT piece or parcel of land comprising 444.4 square yards being Parcel Vista del Mar 16 1819 PARCEL (Being a vacant lot [.97 acre] situate on Sailfish Avenue, Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold 1316/1, Block 16 in the Caribbean Shores/Belize Registration Section situate at a del Mar 16 1819 property of Messrs. Vista del Mar Development Company Limited) No. 1316 Crown Cone Avenue, Belize City, Belize District, Belize TOGETHER cre] situate on Sailfish Avenue, Vista del Mar, Ladyville, Belize District, the freehold ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) with all buildings and erections standing and being thereon, the leasehold property TERMS: STRICTLY CASH del Mar Development Company Limited) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION of JEROME YOUNG KEVIN A. CASTILLO REGISTRATION SECTION

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www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) TELEPHONE 223-4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Face Book: Belize Auctions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - www.belizebank.com (foreclosure listing) DATED this 12th day of September 2018 TERMS: STRICTLY CASH TERMS: STRICTLY CASH KEVIN A. CASTILLO KEVIN A. CASTILLO HOLY REDEEMER CREDIT UNION LIMITED TELEPHONE 223-4488 1 HYDE’S LANE, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE TELEPHONE: 223 4488 E-mail: kevinacas@yahoo.com Phone: (501) 224-5644 Book: Belize Auctions Email:Face kevinacas@yahoo.com Fax: (501) 223-0738 Email: foreclosures@hrcubelize.org Face Book: Belize Auctions

NOTICE MARKTON TRADING LIMITED #33,020 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that MARKTON TRADING LIMITED : a) Is in dissolution b) Commenced dissolution on the 25th day of September, 2018; and c) Simos Montis whose address is 3 Kapsali Street, Flat/Office 103, 2408 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus is the Liquidator of the Company.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE G.S. Gold & Silver Company Limited #88,102 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that G.S. Gold & Silver Company Limited: a) Is in dissolution b) Commenced dissolution on the 25th day of September, 2018; and c) Wong Wai Yee whose address is Flat C, 2/F, An Tung Bldg., 16 Tai Wong St. East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong is the Liquidator of the Company.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE GS International Company Limited #90, 488 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (4) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that GS International Company Limited: a) Is in dissolution b) Commenced dissolution on the 25th day of September, 2018; and c) Wong Wai Yee whose address is Flat C, 2/F., An Tung Bldg., 16 Tai Wong St. East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong is the Liquidator of the Company.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

NOTICE Wellington Business Limited # 159,485 (“the Company”) Pursuant to Section 102 (8) of the International Business Companies Act, Chapter 270 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, notice is hereby given that Wellington Business Limited has been dissolved as at 22nd September, 2018 and has been struck off the Register of International Business Companies.

CILTrust International Limited Registered Agent

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