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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo District, Wednesday, August 5, 2009: Two German businessmen visited the San Ignacio Police Station today and reported the theft of over 187 thousand dollars in property both suspect- ing the crimes to have been committed by an American man in whose charge they left their properties for safekeeping. In the first instance, Peter Albert Steins, 55, reported that in January 2009, he purchased the furnished Paradise Estate Resort, formerly Casa Maya, from a company known as Involved Limited. The resort is located on the Western Highway on the outskirts of San Ignacio Town on the left side of the road leading to Benque Viejo Town. property. mowers, weed whackers, bed told Steins that he has one Steins reported that after Steins reportedly returned to sheets, table cloths, pillows, identical to it which he bought purchasing the property he one month later, in towels and an assortment of from Lee Paden. The friend hired an American man, Lee March 2009, and upon arrival he local and imported liquors. He alleges that Paden requested a Paden, to continue working as found the main buildings and all estimates the total value of the cash payment of 12 hundred a maintenance worker. He 8 cabañas, cleaned out of all the missing items at 28 thousand, dollars for the bed and that he informed that he had known furnishings, including beds, eight hundred Belize dollars. instead paid him with a cheque. Paden for about five years. mattresses, tables, chairs, Steins told the police that Although a statement was One month later, in February blenders, mixers, pots, pans, about two weeks ago a male recorded from Steins, the 2009, Steins departed Belize on spoons, forks, electrical tools, friend visited him at the resort question that should be troubling a trip to the United States tool sets, battery chargers, and when he saw the bed inside investigators is: Why did it take leaving Paden in charge of the aluminum ladders, lawn his room, the friend reportedly Please Turn To Page 2

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Like day follows night, so does the calm come after the storm. In terms of the crime situation within the community, after last week’s “storm” which resulted in the stabbing death of a young boy at a nightclub in San Ignacio, the week just ended was relatively “calm”. And oh, how we hope that it would remain perpetually calm as it relates to the seemingly senseless loss of human life. Apart from two Germans reporting the theft of almost 190 thousand dollars in property and a carnal knowledge charge against a 32 year old Honduran national resulting from a report by a 14 year old girl, the police blotter this week was relatively “calm” as it relates to SERIOUS crimes. We trust that by providing a little more information than that which is contained in routine police press reports, those with intent to commit senseless crimes would come to the realization that when the proverbial S _ _ T hits the fan, their “BEST FRIENDS” who are in their company when the crime is committed are instantly transformed into their only to the state of the national economy, the system is still WORSE ENEMIES as the investigation unfolds and the charging $5.00 as the cost of court. The time has long past for recording of statements commences. In these instances, the cost not only to be increased but also for it to be paid without failure, it’s every man for himself as each goes to any forthwith before the convict is released from custody. As in length to protect their skin as they scramble to avoid arrest, the majority of instances those who are ordered to pay this charge, incarceration and negative publicity. fine and given a time to pay it, never make good on the court We continue to maintain that the excessive consumption of order and so the cycle of criminal behavior continues. alcoholic beverages is at the very center of violent crimes in On a final note, we have always maintained that STAR the nation. We commend the police for clamping down on Readers are intelligent people with total capacity to pick sense those establishments that are in continuous violation of the out of nonsense and as such we endeavor our utmost best to Intoxicating Liquor Licensing especially as it pertains to provide the catalyst for discussion. Classic examples this week opening beyond closing time. We note with interest however, are articles by Joe Awe and Dr. Robert Bennett on pages 11 that the maximum fine prescribed by law for this offence is a and 12 as well as Sharon Matola’s letter to the editor on page measly 100 dollars. Imagine, a 100 dollar fine for an 4 and BECOL’s full page ad on page 16. We are confident infraction which could result in the loss of human life. that STAR Readers are fully capable of harnessing the On the flip side, as can be noted, on page 5 of this edition of information and drawing their own conclusions. the newspaper, an infraction of the new PUC Act, as it pertains to telecommunication providers not licensed to provide telecommunication services in Belize, is a whopping half a million dollars. Continued From Front Page received a report about the In terms of miniscule fines, the same applies for the illegal him so long, over 4 months, to container being burglarized and sale of lottery which deprives government of millions of report the matter? when he visited the location, he dollars in annual revenues. We are however, prepared to bet In the second case, Gerhard found it emptied of its contents. our last dollar, that with the coming on stream of the private Max Holscher, 65, refrigeration Since there was no sign of forced technician, currently residing in entry, he suspects that the same management of the national boledo and lottery, the pertinent Louisiana, California, reported Lee Paden, (originally from legislation will be revised and penalties for violating the new that about 2 years ago he shipped Austin, Texas, USA), caretaker sets of lottery laws will be multiplied by ten if not hundred a 40 foot loaded container from at Casa Maya, might have fold. California to Belize by sea. gotten possession of the original Why then is the same level The container remained on the key, duplicated it, and used the of importance not afforded compound at Casa Maya Resort duplicate to enter the container to the protection of life until March 2008 when it was thereby making off with its and property? Must it come moved to Chuc’s Service Station contents. to the point where, like “The Newspaper that cares and in San Ignacio Town where it While Steins and Holscher are dares to bring out the truth” telecommunication and was reportedly entered into and both requesting court action, San its contents removed. Ignacio police informed that lottery, this sacred responsi- 42A Western Highway, The list of missing items they might be faced with bility of the state must end up Santa Elena, Cayo, is said to include a freezer, and extreme difficulty in questioning under private management Belize, Central America other electrical appliances along the suspect since, during the before someone somewhere Publisher: Alberto August with a wide assortment of latter part of May 2009, he was begins to recognize the need Editor: Nyani Azueta-August electrical and mechanical tools arrested in Belize and handed for serious revision of these Circulation: Errol Gonzalez belizenorth.com/thestar.htm and supplies with an estimated over to US law enforcement fines and to bring them in par belizenews.com/thestar value of 79 thousand, 570 U.S. officers, as he was found to be a with the crime? star.belizeanlife.com dollars. fugitive of US law and was In these days, where the [email protected] In a statement to the police, wanted in the States on a sexual issue of crime comes second Tel: 626-8822 or 626- 3788 Holscher informed that he offence and other charges. 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BELIZE CITY, Monday, 3 his licensed 9mm pistol to the August 2009: police and accompanied them to It was high noon today, Friday, the station where he filed a July 31, when a robber, fresh out report on the incident. of jail, was killed on a busy street When the police arrived at the in as he was fleeing emergency unit of the Karl the scene after pulling off a fast Heusner Memorial Hospital they one. were directed to the the already He was picked up off the pronounced dead body of the ground where he fell and rushed assailant who was identified as to the Belize City Hospital but Roshane Steven Andrewin, 22 on arrival he was pronounced of #163 Antelope Street on the dead from multiple gunshot Southside of the city. wounds to the body. Police also recovered, from Police investigations revealed The Deceased Robber inside the pocket of the pants he We AMS To Please that at a few minutes after the Roshane Steven was wearing, the stolen items noon hour, Egbert Bevans, 27, Andrewin, 22 which were identified by Egbert was inside a yard with some the assailant to return his stolen Bevans to be his property. friends at #16 Vernon Street property. The post mortem examination against Egbert Bevans. when a male person rode up on The assailant reportedly turned conducted by Police Pathologist The deceased Rushane a bicycle. He, dropped the around and pointed the gun at Dr Mario Estradabran on Andrewin is no stranger to the bicycle, pulled out a gun and Bevans who was apparently Monday, August 3 certified that police. It was only 4 months ago pointed it at Bevan demanding quicker to the draw firing off six Roshane Steven Andrewin’s when he and an older brother, that he hand over his property, shots at the assailant. death was as a result of Troy Dawson, were released Bevans complied with the The man and bicycle fell to the “Exanguination due to internal from Central Prison after request and handed over his pavement on Vernon street and bleeding as a consequence of spending almost two years jewelry, cellular and cash. With within minutes a police mobile multiple gunshot wounds.” behind bar accused of theMay the property in his possession, arrived on the scene where they A police case file has since been 2007, murder of Meldrick the assailant picked up his encountered the injured man, prepared and sent to the Office Flowers. They were freed when bicycle and rode out of the yard his bicycle and the unlicensed of the Director of Public Pros- the Prosecution entered a nolle when Bevans pulled out his pistol he was carrying. ecutions for legal determination prossequi because the main licensed 9 mm pistol and ordered Bevans reportedly turned in of charges, if any will be brought witness could not be found. Page 4 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, August 9, 2009

Readers Interaction ED. NOTE: In the below “Readers Interaction, the QUESTIONS are asked by Mrs. Beth Roberson and the ANSWERS are provided by Dr. Marvin Manzanero Dear Editor, is caused by a primary ("first Thank you for the Dengue time") infection. article in edition #194 of the QUESTION: Please answer the STAR Newspaper. same questions, regarding I would appreciate if you could Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever clarify a few points, as we hear too. conflicting information. Is there any cross immunity BY: George Gomez, QUESTION: If someone has (having one type rendering the Belizean Poet one type of Dengue, does it person some protection from & Play Writer make him immune from contracting the other type)? contracting that same type of ANSWER: No, you can get No one knows who they are or how much the do, Dengue again? Some say yes, infected from any of the 4 sub We see them from afar, in their Khaki and Blue, and some say that you can types and no immunity is They wonder on the streets night and day, contract it a second time and conferred between the Faceless expressions of a civilian once merry I pray, that that second time, it is much subtypes. Dengue hemor- The work on their faces, determined for a fight, worse? rhagic fever usually follows a To capture the bad guys, in surrender, or flight. ANSWER: In dengue there secondary infection. are basically 4 viral sub-types QUESTION: Also, how long is A once communal citizen, now a messenger of hope, but the clinical disease of a person with/that has had Against murderers, burglars, pedophiles and traffickers of dope, dengue is the same. In Belize either Dengue type contagious? The once joyful clueless Belizean girls or boys, there is evidence to suggest ANSWER:Dengue is not con- Now a weapon in a system where guns are no longer toys, that the 4 subtypes are in fact tagious per se, it is transmit- A man or a woman walking the beat, present. Initially dengue fever ted by a mosquito bite. Protecting the cities, towns and villages with tireless feet, Some with guns and others with sticks The Chalillo Dam And Flooding Downstream Many with courage, a prayer and a ton of wit. Dear Editor: the Cayo District last October. Once again, and with a full Huge financial losses, as well as The adventurous on bicycles they mount, page newspaper broadcast, property losses, occurred. Riding the zones searching, on the prowl, on the hunt, BEL/FORTIS is praising itself To date, there is still no Others in vehicles and motorcycles they parade, for flood control in Cayo. Emergency Evacualtion Plan in Driving uptown, downtown with colorful lights forming their Everyone should be aware place. shade, that, with excessive rainfall, Deceptive information from And others still remain out of sight, sitting in offices with pen in water pours over the dam, foreign-owned BEL/FORTIS hand, raging downstream minus any should not be surprising. After Recording statements, and processing those that insist in sediment load. all, these are the people who breaking the laws of the land. Naturally -occurring sediments erased the fault line, located add a "slow-down" effect to near the construction site of They live humble lives of quiet despair, the oncoming waters. However, the Chalillo Dam, from the Some with families and children and others just the job to care, the sediments are held back by geology reports developed They move back and forth, go here and there, the dam. This information can during the planning of the dam. Busy soldiers following orders that the ordinary would never be verified by hydrologists. Sharon Matola, dare, A flood situation, reflecting Belize Zoo & Tropical An arrest here, a gunshot there, running behind the thief hoping this very situation, occurred in Education Center he’s not armed, Praying for a miracle that no one is injured as he is caught and Wildlife Conservation the cuffs on is dishonest hands is placed, Networking Conference Some are young, others are old, BY: Cynthia Reece Belize Zoo, Belize Bird Rescue, Mestizo, Mayan, Ketchi, Garifuna, and Creole, THURSDAY, August 6, 2009: BWB-ASF, CASA, Herpetarium, A perfect mix of different culture and creed, Galen University is hosting a FCD, FWC, TIDE, Wildlife Care Like a big pot of nice Belizean rice, salad, chicken and beans, Wildlife Conservation Networking Center, Panthera as well as Yes! Like the air flowing under the coconut trees, on the islands Conference to strengthen and individual researchers, lodges and enhance the cooperation among the private land owners. on the shores, the Caribbean breeze, wildlife conservation organizations The Forest Department, as the So do the brave men and women circle this blessed land, proud in Belize (Forest Department, legal government entity for to be called the Belizean Police. NGOs and other projects). the wildlife of Belize, will be The conference will run from contributing to the presentations Friday, August 14th to Sunday, and discussions. August 16th, 2009 at the Protected Areas Conservation University’s campus, Central Farm Trust (PACT) is supporting the Cayo. conference with a Workshop grant. There will be a variety of More information on the presentations and discussion on conference can be obtained by, topics, proposed by different please click on the following organizations like ACES, The link: www.galenu.edu.bz/wildlife/ Sunday, August 9, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 5

The SIF is the Government of Belize’s main implementing CITY, Monday, the project is the Social students. agency of projects aimed at August 3, 2009: Investment Fund, a statutory The additional new classroom addressing the basic needs of The Social Investment Fund body under the auspices of space will allow the school to all Belizeans in an honest and (SIF) today informed that the Ministry of Economic install a computer lab. The new transparent manner utilizing a ground will soon be broken Development. building will also serve as a community-based approach. on Friday, August 7 for the The project is funded by the hurricane shelter. Established as a statutory body construction of three additional Government of Belize through Guest speaker for the in l996, SIF has implemented classrooms at Midway Govern- loan funding from the Caribbean occasion will be the Hon. Eden 427 projects valued at $52.6 M ment School in theToledo Development Bank in the sum Martinez, Area Representative in the areas of Water and District. of $175,549.65 for Toledo East / Minister of Sanitation, Health, Economic The project will serve to Midway Village is situated 22 Human Development and Social Infrastructure, Education, Social reduce the overcrowding at the miles southwest of Punta Gorda Transformation Services, Organizational school. It will entails the con- Town in the Toledo District. It Addresses will also be Strengthening and Micro-credit. struction of a three classroom has a population of about 275 delivered by representatives For further information, building on top of the existing persons and was established in from the Ministry of Education, please contact Mr. Mike ground floor level. The building l990 by Maya Qe’qchi farmers the Social Investment Fund, Hernandez Jr. J.P., Director of housing the three new seeking more fertile lands for the Midway Village Council, Public Relations, Social classrooms will measure 72 feet farming. The residents are the Local Alcalde and the Investment Fund, Tel: 822-0239 long by 25 1/2 feet wide along mainly indigenous Mayas. principal of Midway Govern- or via email at with a 72 feet long by 5 1/2 wide The village has grown in ment Primary School. [email protected] verandah with two stairways, numbers and so has the school one at both ends. population. Apart from the necessary The 116 students and 5 furniture, the classrooms will teachers are presently congested be fitted with movable metal in small spaces due to shutters which can be drawn overcrowding and limited space. apart whenever the need for The project will therefore larger space arises. The provide much needed upgrade to classrooms will also be equipped the classroom space at the with blackboards that will be school. It will improve the attached to the walls. teaching and learning environ- The implementing agency for ment for both teachers and Page 6 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, August 9, 2009 According to a pamphlet issued by the Archives and Records Barbados, Montserrat, St. to the rhythm. Office, the idea for a new Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Cultural Ambassador Poots Capital had been discussed Thomas, United States Virgin “The Titiman” Flores was in for many years, but it was Islands, Tortola, British Virgin attendance and he assisted the Hurricane Hattie that spurred Islands, Florida, and even organizers which include Events an urgent decision. Hattie had Germany, I was very impressed Co-ordinator, Tricia Pelayo. destroyed a large part of the with the performance of the 45-member strong Succotz Marching Band under the leadership of Francelia Alfaro in which young girls below the age of 17 participated. There was By: Oscar Ramjeet a little one who looks no more BELMOPAN CITY, Monday, than five. August 3, 2009: They displayed their talent Despite dark clouds indicating which can match those in the signs of rain, a large crowd Caribbean and maybe the wider crowd turned out on Saturday world. at the Governor General Field Nicasio Peck's performance for the Belmopan Day annual on the harp was magnificent and celebrations. I have no doubt that his village I was impressed with the of Armenia must be proud of A section of the Succotz Marching Band - programme planned by the him. He personally makes his Photo by: Belize Archives and Records Office Belmopan City Council under harp with local material and The crowd had an opportunity coastal regions in Belize, the leadership of Mayor Simeon designs his own violin and to look at the wonderful display causing the death of more Lopez. guitar which make up his by the Belize Archives and than 250 people. The cost of As a new resident of three- piece orchestra. Records Service, and several the damage was more than Belmopan, who has lived in The New Rebels Band commercial houses including 30 million dollars. several countries including supplied the Caribbean type three Banks: Scotia, First NOTE: Oscar Ramjeet is Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, music which had a few swaying Caribbean, and Atlantic, as well Belize’s new Solicitor General. as Grace Kennedy, Belize He is also a well known Diesel & Equipment Company, Caribbean journalist Vacancy Notice Caribbean Tyres, and others. Electronic Technician The Red Cross, Girl Guides, Department of Meteorology and service clubs, Rotary and Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment Lions also had booths. The activities were varied Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of including a five-a-side football Electronic Technician in the Department of Meteorology, Ministry of game, greasy pole, beer drink- Natural Resources and the Environment. The qualifications required for ing contest, a 50-meter sack race appointment to the post and its associated duties and responsibilities are incinerated hereunder:- and other activities. Saturday was celebrated as POSITION: Electronic Technician the 39th anniversary of the QUALIFICATION: Minimum Requirements establishment of Belmopan as capital of this Central American 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering/ Communications country. Belmopan was dedicated to SKILLS: the people of Belize in a ground 1. Electrical repairs and maintenance. breaking ceremony on October 2. Computer programming and information technology. 9, 1965 by the then Secretary of 3. Analytical, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, oral/written State in the British Government, communication. 4. Fluency in Spanish would be an asset. Anthony Greenwood. 5. Valid Driver’s License

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested persons in possession of the requisite qualifications are to submit this application to the Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of the Public We are located off Joseph Andrews Drive in San Ignacio Town. Service, Governance Improvement and Elections and Boundaries, Sir Edney Call us at 824-2076 or 662-4842 Cain Building, City of Belmopan no later than 15th August, 2009. E-mail: [email protected] Sunday, August 9, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 7 came to be recognized for the prestigious award. She said that she was only nine years of age when her parents separated, she was made to care OLD BELIZE CULTURAL for eleven siblings and so a & HISTORICAL CENTER, formal education was out of Mile 5, Western Highway, her reach. After having seen Belize City, Wednesday, them complete their primary August 5, 2009: education. After selflessly The “Do The Right Thing” sacrificing her opportunity for program began three years ago that of her siblings, she enrolled under former Police Commis- in Mount Carmel High School sioner, Gerald Westby and, true to seek her own chance at a to his commitment at the time formal education. of taking over command of As the Top Awardee, Jesuscita the department, the program received a scholarship to pursue continues under Commissioner an Associates Degree at the Crispin Jefferies. which came The third annual Do the Right courtesy of the Ministry of Thing award ceremony was held Education. She also received a on Wednesday, August 5, This year’s Top Awardee - lap top computer and a printer. at the Old Belize Cultural & The second place award, and Historical Center, Mile 5 on the JESUSCITA CASTELLANOS an Associates Degree s Western Highway. The official from Benque Viejo Town, Cayo. cholarship sponsored by the ceremony began at 10:30 a.m. She was 36 years of age when she graduated Belize Natural Energy Limited In a brief address, Police from Mount Carmel High School last year went to Jerry Ramirez from Commissioner Crispin Jefferies Eden High School, Santa Elena, highlighted the importance of tribute to positive acts by youth from Mount Carmel High Cayo. the Do the Right Thing program: at a time when there is much School in Benque Viejo, was The third place award and a “This program is important focus on negative events.” said this year’s First Place Awardee. $3,500 scholarship from First because it links the community Commissioner Jefferies She gave a compelling and Caribbean Bank went to Yesenia and the police in paying Ms. Jesuscita Castellanos, moving account of how she Mejia from Independence High, Independence Village in the Stann Creek District. EMBASSY OF MEXICO, him during his recent visit to Foreign Secretary Espinosa Keirah Mclaughlin from Belmopan, Wednesday, August Mexico. thanked President Zelaya for Orange Walk Technical High in 5, 2009: The release also informs that the clarification, and repeated Orange Walk Town came in The Mexican Embassy, Belize President Zelaya assured the desire of President Felipe fourth thereby laying claim informs that ousted Honduran Foreign Secretary Espinoza that Calderón’s government for to an Associates Degree President Manuel Zelaya spoke statements attributed to him by a rapid solution to the crisis Scholarship which came courtesy with Foreign Secretary, Patricia the media indicating that he had in Honduras and for the of St. John’s College JC. Espinosa, on Wednesday night supported a former presidential restoration of democracy and Fifth place was awarded to during which he reiterated his candidate were false, and that he constitutional order in his Mark Anderson, from Sacred thanks for the kindnesses shown denied them completely. country Heart High School, San Ignacio Town, Cayo. He received a $1,000.00 cash award from Atlantic Bank Limited, payable towards furthering his education at the 6th Form level. Special invited guest for the occasion was the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of National Security, Brig. Gen. (R) Lloyd Gillett, deputizing for the Minister of National Security Hon. Carlos Perdomo who, due to other pressing national commitments, was unable to attend the ceremony. The vote of thanks was delivered by the Commander, Community Policing, Assistant Superintendent of Police Bartolomew “Bart” Jones who expressed the Department’s sincere appreciation to the business community for generously supporting the program through the years. Page 8 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, August 9, 2009

heaven and a voice booms out: out of the chief. "No, you are NOT screwed. As he stands above the lifeless Pick up that stone at your feet body, breathing heavily and When Drinking - Know Your Friends and bash in the head of the surrounded by 100 natives with Two men are drinking inside a floor window and he takes the chief standing in front of a look of shock on their faces, bar at the top of the Empire State elevator back up to the bar. you." Gods voice booms out again: Building. He met the second man, who So the explorer picks up the "Okay ..... NOW you're One turns to the other and says, looked quite astonished. "You stone and bashed the living heck screwed." "You know, last week I know, I saw that with my own It’s like Music To The Ears of Henry Jones discovered that if you jump eyes, but that must have been from the top of this building, by a one time fluke." Henry Jones goes the Office The next day Jones visits again the time you fall to the 10th "No, I'll prove it again," says of the Prime Minister and says: and asks to speak to Prime floor, the wind around the the first man as he jumps. Again "I want to speak to Prime Minister Musa. building is so intense that it just as he is hurling toward the Minister Musa." By this time the receptionist is carries you around the building street, the 10th floor wind The receptionist replies, "I'm getting a little annoyed and says, and back into the window on gently carries him around the sorry but Mr. Musa is no longer "I keep telling you Sir, Said the 10th floor." building and into the window. the Prime Minister of Belize." Musa is no longer the Prime The bartender just shakes his Once upstairs he urges the The next day he visits Minister of Belize. Why do you head in disapproval while other drinker to try it. "Well, again and asks the very same keep coming here asking the wiping the bar. what the hell," the second guy question. same question?" The second guy says, "What says, "it works, I'll try it!" The receptionist replies, "Sir, Jones replies, "It’s because I are you a nut? There is no way He jumps over the balcony I told you yesterday, Mr. Musa just love hearing the sound of in hell that could happen." plunges downward, passes is no longer the Prime those words. It’s like music to "No, it's true," said the first the12th, 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th Minister of Belize. my ears.” man, “let me prove it to you." floors ...and hits the sidewalk He gets up from the bar, jumps with a 'splat.' over the balcony, and is falling Back upstairs the Bartender to the street below. When he turns to the other drinker, passes the 10th floor, the high saying "You know, Superman, wind whips him around the you're a real weird guy when building and back into the 10th you're drunk." Misunderstanding the Message An explorer, in the deepest Upon surveying the situation, he Amazon Jungle, suddenly finds wispers to himself "Oh God, himself surrounded by a I'm screwed!!!!!." bloodthirsty group of natives. There is a ray of light from Sunday, August 9, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 9

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SCORPIO: October 24 to November 21 Expecting to win can help in a number of areas of your life. If you have a job interview, imagine that you’ve already got the job. You’ll feel less nervous and will perform better by believing in yourself. Lucky numbers: 08, 46, 85. ARIES: March 22 to April 20 Agree to disagree where there is contention; the SAGITTARIUS: November 22 alternative is a compromise that satisfies no one. Don’t be a spendthrift. There are a number of temptations to December 21 coming your way to make you part with your finances. You could do with a holiday. If you can’t get away, Lucky numbers: 02, 31, 67. you might enjoy taking journeys of the mind. Your imagination will be working overtime. Study and TAURUS: April 21 to May 21 philosophical subjects are a main attraction. Lucky numbers: 12, 37, 91. Family relationships are well starred. You’re also getting on with people you normally consider to be either difficult or excitable. This outgoing phase may CAPRICORN: December 22 to not last but it helps you understand people better. January 20 Lucky numbers: 13, 72, 98. Be imaginative. Look for ways to bring more creativity to your working and family life. Messages GEMINI: May 22 to June 21 and new information hold clues about new future Your outgoing, friendly and fun loving side comes to possibilities. Lucky numbers: 10, 58, 82. the fore. You might circulate amongst friends, online buddies and colleagues and catch up on all their news. AQUARIUS:January 21 to February 19 Lucky numbers: 19, 44, 61. An official or senior colleague might change their mind about an issue already agreed on. Since this dif- CANCER: June 22 to July 23 ferent approach will work in your favour, you will Now and again you feel a little restless. There’s a have nothing to complain about. Lucky Numbers: strong need to get away from it all. By the end of the 07, 50, 94. week you may feel inclined to book a holiday if you haven’t already done so. Lucky numbers: 20, 42, PISCES: February 20 to March 21 70. Expect friends and lovers to be charming, friendly and supportive. Someone is more revealing than LEO: July 24 to August 21 they ever have been before and this could take Within your closest relationships, there is a note of relationships onto a new and more intimate level. caution which suggests you shouldn’t do anything to Lucky numbers: 11, 59, 87. rock the love boat. A sudden burst of temper may see you saying things you don’t mean. Lucky numbers: 33, 55, 80.

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BY: Robert E. Bennett, PhD, of Belize millions of barrels BY: Joe Awe, San Ignacio Los Angeles California of clothing, food , medicine A people’s constitution is the I hasten to write concerning including psychotropic prescrip- most sacred law that any the proposed change in the tion drugs, financing costs of country can produce to benefit all Belizean Constitution to allow building of homes, clinics, peoples alive today and those that Belizeans with Dual Citizen- schools, scholarships, churches, will be born in the future. ship to run for public office books, musical instruments, No person, no group, powerful and the right to VOTE in seeds, water system, technical or weak, should have the power Belize using a similar system skills, training Belizeans for enough to tamper with or change used by other countries in the service in Belize in Dialysis, the constitution if that change will Diaspora. Cancer Care at home and not be made for the alleviation of I think this is a long overdue abroad, Educational Confer- situations or systems that are aspiration of Belizeans living ences, Medical Equipment, detrimental to a better life and the consultation – where the abroad to re-establish their Adoptions (Home Study), Cruise pursuit of happiness, which government is listening to ideas rightful claim to become home Line promotion, just to mention should benefit all Belizeans today about their intent to amend the men and home women of Belize! a few. and in the future. constitution of Belize. It is in keeping with economic, Belizeans abroad have also To attempt to tamper with this The proposed amendment that cultural, historical, educational contributed to the social great contract for some temporary is highlighted in this writing is the “bind” or, to amend this contract Dual Citizenship participants in as well as social best interest of institutions in Belize. They even when there is still the the House of Representatives our homeland Belize! pioneered the development of possibility to remedy what a (HOR). It is to my belief that Let us examine the economic Local Government throughout government believes to be no perhaps the two larger political interest of Belize: Belize by organizing Village other alternative within the limits parties should amend their own Belizeans abroad have Councils throughout Belize of the greater country, is constitutions before even contributed through financial fostering the “Making of the undoubtedly not acceptable for thinking about touching the remittances to their root families New Belize.” They assisted and on behalf of every citizen here “People’s contract”. countless millions of dollars to in the development of the today or those yet unborn. What this particular the revenue of Belize not to Disability Act empowerment A forum is being held amendment is suggesting is that mention also for decades among the blind, the aged, the throughout the country – a Please Turn To Page 12 contributed to the welfare Please Turn To Page 12 Page 12 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, August 9, 2009

Continued From Page 11 person to run in a constituency Continued From Page 11 Sciences who are yearning to give back to the homeland the there is no “single citizenship” representing their team, the party special needs children. Even gift that we received from our Belizean in this country that have should be well aware of these participation and support in the training abroad. We can not the necessary training and people’s capabilities (aside from recent Gold Medal performance capacity to sit and excel in the sincerely give back if this right being popular and could of special needs Belizean HOR today with the necessary possibly win the seat). Can of full citizenship which seeks children in the World Games in requisite expertise. The people the person represent the not to disenfranchise us, but to China and the Central American the political parties give us to vote constituency well enough to be grant us equal rights under the Games. for during the political season, the voice of the ordinary amended Constitution of Belize. They have also contributed in and in this instance today, proves citizen, who otherwise would be I started this letter with the the development and support of that there is dire need to improve voiceless and not just seated in the intent to be brief, but I thought I Sports such as; canoe racing, their constitutions. This is poor HOR to throw jeers at opposition had better let it all hang out on a cycling, , track and planning and organizing at the members? Is the person in good matter that have been dear to my field, and indeed the Northern party level and democracy is not standing with voters in the heart. District League was sponsored to be blamed! constituency or in the country? Belizeans! Be Inclusive and by Belizeans living abroad. We love our Belizean country- Has that person been active in Prosper! Be Exclusive at the On the Cultural level, men that live throughout the the community making positive peril of losing human resources! Belizeans abroad have formed world too. In fact, some of us change/development even when Let us count all our blessings and actually have families that are in opposition? the bridge that links those at use all of our resources. citizens in other countries all over A constitutional amendment home with those abroad by Grant the right to run for the world, but, the CONSTITU- such as this one is asking the facilitating the unification and Political Office and to VOTE as TION of Belize states that they people of Belize to take one for reintegration of families through Citizens: cannot serve in the HOR if they the political parties (Parties, be- legalized adoption proceeding 1. Belizeans who have acquired hold a second citizenship from cause if this should pass - which between roots Belize and those DUAL CITIZENSHIP; another country. (Can we we certainly hope it won’t – all living in the Diaspora. 2. Belizeans who were born in possibly understand the argument political parties will have the In music and song, in a foreign country of Belizean that may have taken place in this same option!). Literature and folktales, parentage and acquire Belizean instance by the original writers of This is unacceptable! To repeat, Belizeans abroad have danced citizenship through birth; the Constitution to make these parties need to amend their and wove a tapestry of Belizean 3. Belizeans who were born in certain this was withheld?) There own constitutions in order to Ambassadorship and friendship is nothing wrong with our a foreign country and acquire bring into the political fold, only that has propelled Belize into the Belizean constitution presently the best people that can represent Belizean Citizenship through world stage which now demands that needs amending. There is them and the people of Belize. naturalization. that true recognition be granted something wrong with the Now, if this amendment was one Grant Belizeans possessing to all Belizeans at home and political parties own that would alleviate the dread of Dual Citizenship the Constitu- abroad. constitutions. They need to poverty on 33.5% of our popula- tional Right to Run for Public We can no longer remain review and amend their tion and would take the high Office and to VOTE in Belize! “HALF CITIZENS” in which constitutions to the tune of school attendance and success rate Respectfully Submitted, we pay taxes, support the perhaps: past 70% or reviewing the Robert E. Bennett PhD, JP, government, law abiding sons * Ensuring that the people damning reality that more than MBE, BCD, LCSW, MSW and daughters of Belize, free to participating as candidates on 70% of our country’s wealthiest Chairman, Belize Alliance of Social their party tickets, meet coastal real estate is in foreign be governed under a Governor Serivces Inc particular education levels that hands (not born and grown who himself once declared “I Past President, Consortium for will make them fit to serve in any Belizean) - now these are some will be Governor of All Belize, Belizean Development Inc particular area of government – extremely important issues not only in Belize, but wherever Member, Consortium for Belizean there should be no more: “well he requiring constitutional, lega, a Belizean lives, be it Development Inc Member, Belizean Hertiage or she (minister) only has a high systemic and “cultural” revision Timbuktu! Ex-Chief, Social Development school diploma so let’s blame the to champion the causes of the On the Historical interests, Offficer opposition because the minister inequalities plaguing our country suffice it to say, May I remind Counterpart to Housing couldn’t understand” – the today. you that “SHOULDER TO International Cooperation people always lose in cases like Opposing this particular SHOULDER” we stood on the Administration (ICD formerly LCA) Past President, Belize Council of these; or worst, let’s amend the amendment to the Constitution, is 10th day of September 1798 to constitution to “save face” not being anti- government but Voluntary Organizations Social drive back the TYRANT?” Services (CVSS) *Community standing – what rather being pro constitution. It is Surely, we are no lesser breed Member, Belize National Scout have they ever done for their own what being Belizean is all about. to claim the full rights of Association communities? Not only when they Should this country collapse, the Citizenship “Shoulder to Member, Belize Boys Brigade, Wesley are in government, but especially majority of us have nowhere else Shoulder.” Methodist Church when they are not in political to go. We will fight with [email protected] On the educational interests, office. (We charge them to vigor and without shame. There [email protected] we now have thousands of well participate wholesomely in is a law in Economics: Opportu- 323 932 0201 Office trained Belizeans in all the community development and nity Cost – simplified it suggest 323 932 8144 FAX some/many have never done that whenever one thing is cho- anything of relevance for their sen over another, the cost of what communities) you choose is the other thing you *Participation in a party’s didn’t. So, which true Belizean candidate slate is not only a job – with dual citizenship that would one has to, as in teaching, love want to become a member of the what one does – and can actually HOR, would think that the other DO something (in the ministry for citizenship they have is too high which they are responsible), or it a cost to pay to serve this is bound to fail country that they so love? Can that Whenever a party decides for a true Belizean please stand up. Sunday, August 9, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 13

The BBC correspondent says that excuse for military operations in Mr Chavez remains adamant that the region. BBC News, Thurdsay, August 6, Mr Chavez went on to say it can be done, saying that "We can't have all these planes 2009: Venezuela would seek to buy Venezuela's "trade with Colombia and military equipment concen- Venezuelan President Hugo "several battalions of Russian isn't indispensible". trated in Colombia… This isn't Chavez has announced trade tanks" during his visit to Russia in A close Chavez ally, Bolivian against drug-trafficking, it's measures against Colombia, amid September. President Evo Morales, said on against the region. Our duty is to a growing diplomatic row between "These bases could be the start Wednesday that Washington was reject it," said Mr Morales, a day the two nations. of a war in South America," Mr using Colombia's Farc rebels as an after his meeting with Mr Uribe. Mr Chavez said he would halt the Chavez told reporters. "We're import of 10,000 cars from talking about the Yankees, the Corozal / Orange Walk Districts Colombia and ban a Colombian most aggressive nation in human Sugar and Feeder Roads history." energy firm from exploring Rehabilitation Project Venezuela's oil-rich Orinoco Mr Chavez also rebuffed region. Bogota's accusations that Caracas – Lot “C” Last week, Mr Chavez recalled had given weapons to the left-wing his envoy from Bogota over Farc rebel group. Tender Publication No.: EU/SUGAR/2009/OWC/C accusations Venezuela had Chavez said that rocket launchers provided arms to Colombian and automatic rifles found in a The Government of Belize intends to award a works contract rebels. Colombian rebel camp had been for the rehabilitation of the following three feeder/sugar He is also angry at plans to allow stolen from a Venezuelan naval roads in the Corozal District with financial assistance from US troops to use Colombian post 14 years ago. the European Union: military bases. The Venezuelan leader identified a wide range of products that Colombian President Alvaro 1. Little Belize - Chunox Road (for a length of 8.7 miles or Uribe is currently touring South Venezuela imported from 13.93 km) America to try to reassure fellow Colombia, including meat, dairy leaders over the planned accord and cereals, saying he would be 2. Progresso - Little Belize Road (for a length of 1.9 miles or with Washington to allow US looking for other nations to do 3.05 km) troops to use several bases. business with. 3. Progresso - Copper Bank Road (for a length of 8.6 miles or A number of South American "We're going to replace all 13.77 km) nations - including Argentina, of these imports. It's our Brazil and Bolivia - have expressed responsibility because at any stage The tender dossier is available for inspection at the following concerns over Bogota's plans. Yankees could say 'send no more address: “These bases could be the start meat to Chavez' or 'don't send the Project Execution Unit of a war in South America - we're Venezuelans', because it is the Ministry of Works talking about the Yankees, the Yankees who are going to rule Power Lane over there - not Uribe," Mr Chavez most aggressive nation in human Belmopan history.” said Hugo Chavez said. Belize However, Peru has expressed “Colombia is a vital provider support for Mr Uribe, while Chile of food, plastic goods and Tel: +501-822-0562 and Paraguay have said the accord automobiles to Venezuela, in Fax: +501-822-0563 is an internal matter for Colombia. exchange for gas from the Opec Email: [email protected] Washington wants use Colombia member,” said BBC's Will Grant as a regional hub for operations in Caracas. The deadline for submission of tenders is 28th September 2009 to counter drug-trafficking and Bilateral trade between at 10:00 am local time. terrorism. Venezuela and Colombia amounts Possible additional information or clarifications/questions The US has been forced to look to about $7bn (£4bn) a year, and shall be published on the EuropeAid website: http:// for a new location after the some analysts suggest it will not be ec.europa.eu/europeaid/work/procedures/index_en.htm and Ecuadorean government refused to easy for Mr Chavez to replace it, will be communicated in writing to all tenderers. renew the lease on its Manta base he adds. that the US military was using. Speaking at a news conference in Caracas, Mr Chavez said the Venezuelan government would halt the import of 10,000 vehicles from neighbouring Colombia. He also said Colombia's Ecopetrol company would be barred from taking part in an auction to develop the heavy crude in Venezuela's Orinoco region.

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with all its might. As the finish line appears in sight, it’s a fast ride for Team Clean Master as they each cross the finish line and await the Geoffrey Waight, Ryan final tally and the other two Garbutt, George Thompson, teams to come in. Elston Bennett and Antonio Then comes the results and the Tzuleta to defend the pride announcement of the official and reputation of Team Clean times….Team Fabrigas is Master. the winner.…by SEVEN Here goes Team Clean Master, SECONDS over Team Clean sixth in the line-up, racing Master. against time and under very Congratulations to the winners difficult weather conditions. and congratulations to the It’s raining, the road is slippery members of Clean Master Team and the team is handicapped, but as they gave everything they had the riders are ready to give it and came so close to capturing their all. the first place! On the outskirts of Cotton Tree Team Fabrigas wins with an Village, a member of the team, average speed of 24.29 miles per George Thompson, is dropped. hour, Team Clean Master is Approaching St. Matthew’s second with an average speed of Village a second member of 24.25 miles per hour, and third the team, Elston Bennett, is place went to Team Princess L.A dropped with the pace moving with an average speed of 23.7 Photo (L to R standing): Geoffrey Waight, Philip Burns, George hard at around 28 miles per miles per hour. Thompson, Antonio Tzuleta, (front): Elston Bennett hour. Special thanks to all the teams, With two riders out, the team riders and organizers that ON THE ROAD AGAIN, of Belmopan, with destination is left with only four riders all showed up. Sunday, August 2, 2009: to the finish line, 18 miles away, of whom MUST finish together. Clean Master Team extends a The weather was not very at the junction of the Western At around mile 36 another BIG thank you to its sponsors: conducive to riding, much less Highway with the road leading rider cracks, this time it’s Ryan Clean Master Ltd. (major a time trial. to the village of La Democracia. Garbutt. The team must slow sponsor), Yute Expedition, San Despite the poor weather The rules were pre- down because they cannot Ignacio Resort Hotel, Belize conditions, all eight teams were established: a) each team with a afford to lose him as they Bank Ltd. and Gretel’s Beauty ready at the starting line on maximum of six riders and cannot complete the race with Care & Day Spa. the Western Highway at it’s b) at least four must finish within only three riders. The team slows The final race of the series is junction with George Price the time allocated which was it’s pace to around 19 miles per scheduled to be held on Sunday Boulevard, near the Hector D. marked when the fourth rider hour to enable Garbutt time to August 16. It begins from in Silva Airstrip on the outskirts passes the finish line. recover and get back into action. front of Loma Luz Hospital on Of the eight teams Garbutt recovers beautifully the Western Highway traveling participating in the race, two and with a few miles to the all the way to the village of were registered by Shell/M & M finish line the team once again Armenia on the Hummingbird Engineering. picks up the pace and pushes Highway. The starting order was also pre-established: (1) Team Pediatrics (2) Team Shell/M & M Engineering - B (3) Team Fabrigas (4) Team Shell/M & M Engineering - A (5) Princess Team L.A HAPPY HOUR (6) Team Clean Master Mon. to Fri. 5 to 7 P.M (7) Ladyville Cycling Club, Monday: and Draft Beer -$2.50 (8) Original Trucker’s Posse. Tuesday: Local Rum -$2.50 Not a very promising day for Wednesday: Team Clean Master being one of Margaritas $6.95 the dominant teams in the Thursday: Weekend Warriors series having Piña Colada -$6.95 already won two first place Friday: finishes. Micheladas -$3.50 Two of Team Clean Master’s ace riders, Jose Moguel and Dr. Ramon Figueroa, were not in the starting lineup as they were Tel: 501-824-2730 out of the country. E-mail: [email protected] It would be up to the six Web: Rolsons.com members, Philip Burns, Sunday, August 9, 2009 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 15

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Cornerstone’s Mazda, 4 wheel drive, double cab, pickup truck SPANISH LOOKOUT, Cayo, Healing Programs as well Wednesday, August 5, 2009: as providing much needed Members of the Board of transportation for staff and Directors of Cornerstone volunteers as they embark Foundation along with some on the various other community members of staff and volunteers oriented programs and events today travelled to the Mennonite undertaken by the Foundation. community of Spanish Lookout In accepting the keys for where they took possession of a the vehicle, Board Members, Mazda, 4 wheel drive, double Christina Velasquez and Floyd cab, pickup truck the acquisition Lemus thanked representatives of which was facilitated by some from the Spanish Lookout generous members of the Community for their quick Spanish Lookout Community. response in assisting with the Although it is a previously transportation needs expressed owned vehicle, the truck is said by the Foundation to be in optimum working A release from Cornerstone condition. It was made available Foundation informs that the to Cornerstone Foundation at a “Foundation continues to minimum cost. thank the Mennonite Commu- In taking possession the nity and all who have, and vehicle, officials from the continue to assist us in any Foundation informed that it will form such as kind, deed, go a long ways in assisting clothing, food, volunteering with the Feeding and Natural and cash. God Bless!”

Cornerstone Foundation Director, Christina Velasquez (4th from left) presenting Certificate of Appreciation to a Representative from the Spanish Lookout Community Page 16 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, August 9, 2009