Vol. 23 No. 41 Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 2 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Johnny Briceno will fire teachers, public officers and road builders! Leader of the People’s bridle the economic hardships indeed is successful at halting landscape. United Party, Johnny Briceño, that will be encountered. For these projects, it would mean Both Briceño and Francis has been on a tour of media the People’s United Party, the that hundreds of Belizeans will Fonseca on presenting their houses and on every single one way they will tackle it has been be placed on the long line of plan on education have also of his appearances, he has made made clear by their leader. It unemployment that has been made it clear that in order for it clear that the way the PUP will be a mix of discontinuing brought on by the Covid-19 them to institute their vision of will move forward will be at the infrastructure projects and firing pandemic. What Briceño has education, it would mean firing expense of Belizeans. teachers and public officers. failed to realize is that because people. When questioned how Any political party that On multiple occasions these projects are ongoing, it the money would be attained, takes up the helm of the next Johnny Briceño has stated that means that many, many persons Fonseca unreservedly said that Government will be faced with he will discontinue the ongoing who have been displaced from they would fire people. This unprecedented challenges. The highway projects which include their jobs as a result of the means that the security of all Covid-19 pandemic has put such the Sarteneja Road, the Coastal pandemic have been able to get employees in the Ministry of a financial hurt on our economy Road, the Caracol Road, the a job at these sites. His policy of Education, including teachers that some tough decisions will George Price Highway and the stopping these projects will be will be at risk. They will fire have to be taken in order to Philip Goldson Highway. If he detrimental to the employment teachers! This week he made his rounds again on his appearance on Channel 5’s Open Your Eyes, he stated that he will put a stop to Election date set for November 11th the construction of the Haulover General Elections have been be governed by its current areas come together and make Bridge. What kind of nincompoop set for Wednesday, November 11. executives including the Prime their way to the nomination can, for selfish reasons, put a stop The office of the Prime Minister, Minister and other Ministers center, that has now change. to a project that will ensure that a Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow made until the appointment of a new This time around there will be major artery into the commercial the announcement on Monday Prime Minister after General different nomination centers in center of the country is not done? October 5, via a press release. Elections. each constituency. This will be That is beyond us. More than that, It was also announced that While the elections are now done so as not to allow for large on his appearance on Channel 7’s Nomination Day will be held set, it will not be like others in the gatherings. newscast he stated that public on Wednesday October 21. The past as there needs to be adherence Additionally, on election officers will be fired. national assembly was dissolved to Covid-19 prevention protocols. day, constituencies where there So Briceño’s economic on Tuesday October 6th. Chief Elections Officer, Josephine is only one polling station will recovery plan is based on While Parliament is now Tamai has told the media that the see more stations put in place stopping all the work that is dissolved, in accordance with usual process of nominations will in order to distribute the voters keeping Belizeans employed, section 84(6) of the Belize not be the same. While we are in various areas, again so as not firing teachers and public officers. Constitution the Government accustomed to having one event to allow for large gatherings of Good look on getting elected on of Belize will continue to where all candidates in particular people. that platform! The Guardian Protecting Freedom Rights Democracy

editor: Alfonso Noble ADVERTISING Louis Thompson Compositor: Kristen Jimenez Reporter: Jem Smith CONTRIBUTORS: Byron Donaire Rene Flowers Vanessa Guerrero RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNTS CLERK Vanessa Gillett

Published by The Guardian Newspaper Limited Cor. Ebony St. & Bel China Bridge, P. O. Box 1898 Belize City, Belize Telephone: 207-5346, 207-5347 Fax: 227-5343 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.guardian.bz Printed by The Guardian Press Cor. Ebony St. & Bel China Bridge, P. O. Box 1898 Belize City, Belize Page 3 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 4 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Patrick Faber to be Julius benefitted handsomely from sworn in as Party Leader government contracts Hon. Patrick Faber became no social gatherings of more the United Democratic Party’s than 10 persons possible, the new leader-elect on July 12, party has come up with a virtual 2020. Since that election, he has celebration of the occasion. taken over the on-the-ground Starting at 7:30p.m. and running operations of the party while Rt. for three hours the party will Hon. Dean Barrow continues to swear in Hon. Patrick Faber attend to the governance of the as the New Leader. It will also country as we face the Covid-19 pay homage to the outgoing pandemic which has completely leader and will present the 31 changed the way we do things. candidates that will be vying for In keeping with those the upcoming elections. Julius Espat changes, the Party Leader-Elect All family members of the Julius Espat was placed exchange: will on Thursday be formally UDP are invited to tune in to smack dab in the middle of a Jules Vasquez: sworn in. While it is a momentous the celebration as the event will hypocrisy exposure by 7 News’ “ S o , w h o t o o k t h e occasion for great celebration, be broadcast live on all major Jules Vasquez on Thursday responsibility when the roof the pandemic has also made this television stations as well as on October 1. Jules had questioned started to leak one week after occasion change its format. With social media platforms. Espat about his involvement in opening?” getting government contracts. Hon. Julius Espat: The line of questioning was “The contractors did. The prompted because the PUP is Mexican contractors.” Postman busted with these days promising that they Jules Vasquez: will end the issuing of public “So, it wasn’t your fault?” weed and liquor works contracts to cronies. Hon. Julius Espat: A postman driving a van was detained by police while As Jules asked the questions “How will it be my fault and belonging to the Postal Service the postal truck was taken into it became obvious that Espat was I didn’t build it?” from Corozal to Belize City custody for a full search. It was being paid basically to do nothing. Jules Vasquez: was busted with just over 170 held overnight but the mail have Espat told Jules as follows: “Well, you’re overseeing.” grams of cannabis and other been released after being checked “I wasn’t the designer and Hon. Julius Espat: illegal items. The bust took by the police. Reports from the I wasn’t the contractor. My “No, I didn’t oversee. place on Friday, October 2, 2020 Postmaster General are that the participation was as a resident You had supervisors also, a when police, who were acting drugs and alcohol were not a of Belize to identify - in fact the separate company in Mexico was upon information, stopped and part of deliveries being made, contract had already been given contracted to supervise too.” searched the van being driven by and seemingly the property of out - to see who were there if the With his response to the postman, Willodell Astin Neal. the driver. Neal has been charged money was going what was the questions, it appears that Espat Inside, they found the parcel with one count of possession of work that they were doing if they was being paid to do nothing. of weed along with bottles of a controlled drug with intent to completed their work. I was just a He was not overseeing. He was whiskey and Smirnoff vodka. supply but has not yet seen any representative of the government not supervising and he was not Neal, who has been with the charges of contraband offenses of Belize.” a contractor. So the question is department for around five years, brought against him. That was where he was until begged, what was he being paid Vasquez asked him who was for? responsible for a leaking roof For him to now be the just days after the work had been champion of the PUP in a cause completed. which is completely guilty of The following was the reeks of hypocrisy. Young mother killed in gun violence A young, single mother of that the shooting happened a six-month-old was shot and as a result of gang rivalry in killed on Saturday, October 3, the area. According to reports 2020 as she visited her sister in of the incident to Nolberto’s Belize City. Nelisha Nolberto, father, Nelson Nolberto, one 21, was socializing with family of the gunmen had problems and friends on Pelican Street discharging his gun and that is Extension when two gunmen when the actual intended target entered the yard and opened managed to flee. One of the fire. gunmen set chase behind him Nolberto’s family as well but the second gunman opened as the police believe that it fire and Nelisha Nolberto was was another person who was the unfortunate casualty. at the location at the time Police are also following who was the intended target the lead that it is related to of the attack. Sr. Spt. Hilberto the murder of George Murphy Romero, Deputy Head, which took place in Placencia. National Crimes Investigation Their investigations continue Branch, explains that the but one person is in custody in police are under the belief relation to this incident. Page 5 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 6 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 7 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 8 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 COVID-19 has now claimed more than 30 lives Since March of this year, toward that group. They are given when COVID-19 first began to tips for an active lifestyle and to plague our country, there have strengthen their immune system. been a total of 34 COVID-19 They are especially encouraged related deaths. Most recently, to exercise daily, to consume as many as four deaths, three healthy foods and enough water, men and one woman, have to reduce the intake of salt, sugar, been reported within a 24-hour and fat, and to get enough sleep. period. This data comes from Aside from seeing this trend in the Office of the Director of older adults, important to note Health Services (DHS) which also is that a majority of cases shared an infographic and more have been reported in the Orange details on the deaths as well as Walk District. our current numbers. All four In the latest infographic, deceased persons were from eleven additional cases were Orange Walk, two from Orange identified in the district, taking Walk Town, one from San Felipe, the district’s total now to 835 and one from Trinidad Village. confirmed cases. Five of these Three of the four deaths were cases were found in Orange Walk reported at the Northern Regional Town and one each in Trial Farm, Hospital while the fourth was at Carmelita, August Pine Ridge, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Trinidad, Tower Hill, and San of the Karl Heusner Memorial Felipe. That eleven comes from Hospital (KHMH.) 39 newly identified cases found It is very distressing news of a total 175 samples processed COVID-19 infographic but the trend has shown that a on Tuesday, October 6. Fourteen in Corozal, four in town, three Pedro Columbia, there are now majority of COVID-19 related cases were found in the Belize in Xaibe, two in Santa Clara, thirty-eight confirmed cases in deaths have occurred in older District with nine in Belize and one each in Progresso, Toledo. persons and persons with City, one from Guinea Grass, Calcutta, and Concepcion. There There are fourteen additional underlying health conditions. As one each in Ladyville and Caye are now 296 confirmed cases recoveries to report, taking that a result, the Ministry of Health Caulker, and two in San Pedro. in that district and just behind total to 1,392, or 62.1% of the (MOH) through the DHS’s office In total, there are now 403 them is Cayo with 283 cases. total 2,243 confirmed cases. along with the Pan American confirmed cases in the district, Stann Creek stands with sixty- There are 817 active cases, or Health Organization (PAHO) and 322 confirmed in San Pedro. six confirmed cases and, with 36.4% and thirty-four deaths or has developed an infographic Twelve cases were identified two new cases identified in San 1.5%. Page 9 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Belize and Cuba Sign Forget the Noise Cooperative Health Agreement in the Market The announcing of the during the interview confirms dissolution of the National this fact. The importance of all Assembly and the setting of this investment by the Ministry an election date for general of Education is apparently totally elections, removed all doubt and lost on him as he is far too busy underscored the fact that the silly trying to find fault and objecting season is already in full swing. to the name being proposed for It immediately became it. How silly, petty and ridiculous clear when the PUP chairman can one get? of Camalote village was given Now to compound this an extended interview during folly, the President of the BNTU prime time news on Channel 5 rushed in to get involved and also A Cooperation Health in a brief ceremony held in just to complain about 10 acres chose to object to the proposed Agreement was signed between Belmopan on Monday, October of land that he feels so upset name as well rather than be the governments of Belize and the 5, 2020. The Government of about it because he claims that more constructive. Perhaps Republic of Cuba. It is a testimony Belize (GOB) acknowledges the villagers were not properly they haven’t noticed that most of the 25-year long health the continued support and consulted on it. Belizeans are much too busy relationship enjoyed between the diplomatic relationship which And then to go from the dealing with more serious people and government of both has been enjoyed between the ridiculous to the sublime, this matters than to nitpick about countries. Belize has benefitted two countries, specifically the same Village Council Chairman petty matters. greatly in forms of training and areas amid the global COVID- next complains about the name We will choose to not capacity building of its human 19 pandemic. Since the outbreak being considered for the new be distracted by the PUP and resources within the health sector. of COVID-19 in Belize, the preschool that is being built for their minions who are trying Likewise, we have been assisted Republic of Cuba has assisted by the village. desperately to draw attention through programs to promote allowing 59 health professionals A s u s u a l , t h e P U P s away from all the amazing health education within the to travel to Belize through the are convicted by their very development and fantastic community. Henry Reeve Brigade. They have own words when the village progress brought about by The 2020-2021 Agreement been working across the country chairman himself had to admit this UDP government despite was signed, both in English and to help manage COVID-19 cases. that the preschool being built challenging times. We will not Spanish, by Belize’s Minister This partnership and commitment is a modern, state of the art be distracted by the silly PUP of Health, Hon. Pablo Marin, between both countries will facility and the impressive noise in the market. Instead we and Ambassador of Cuba for further strengthen the relationship structure that could be seen will carefully check our change Belize, H.E. Lisette Pérez Pérez for many years to come. in the background and shown and vote for the UDP! Page 10 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 DHS updates on COVID-19 On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Director of Health Services, Dr. Marvin Manzanero, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ELIGIBLE once again appeared on ‘Ask the AND EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION Experts’ during which he gave an update on the Covid-19 situation CONTRACTORS in Belize. Speaking about the prison, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, he explained that after a team of SPORTS AND CULTURE health officials were dispatched Dr. Marvin Manzanero there, a total of six prison officers as Wednesday, October 7, 2020. 07TH OCTOBER, 2020 and three inmates were found Another four healthcare workers to be positive for the virus. have likewise tested positive. According to Dr. Manzanero, an Dr. Manzanero shared even The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Education, additional ninety persons are to more ominous news saying that Youth, Sports and Culture in hereby inviting experience and be screened in the days to come. a number of COVID-19 related eligible contractors to submit a letter of interest with the intent Aside from the situation at deaths are due to people refusing of prequalifying contractors for the following: the prison, Dr. Manzanero also treatment. He enumerated that he commented on the alarming personally knows of persons who 1. Construction of a zinc roof system on a 3-storey building, numbers being reported, have died as a result of refusing housing the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture especially in the Orange Walk treatment. Two of them refusing Offices located at 117 North Front Street, Belize City. District. For quite some time now, to be referred to the KHMH. An that district has been responsible additional two persons simply In order to ensure that the propose works are to be executed for the largest number of positive asked to be discharged. One to good quality and standards , the Ministry of Education, patients, and Dr. Manzanero person in Cayo who refused Youth, Sports and Culture is requesting all interested, eligible, explained that people who test medical treatment altogether and experience contractors to submit detail information positive for COVID-19 do not and another refused treatment comprising of the following: believe their results and contribute and was not treated until he was to the increasing spread. “gasping for air” leading for him A. Copies of original documents defining the constitution or He also gave an update on to be intubated only to die two incorporation, and principal place of business. frontline workers and stated that weeks later. B. List of projects namely construction of buildings and value of as many as 27 Belize Defence The Ministry of Health Force soldiers have tested positive reminds the public to practice each project over the last three years; and details of works in Orange Walk. Fourteen police good hygiene and to maintain under way or contractually committed: and reference of officers have tested positive, with social distancing and other clients who may be contacted for further information on an additional three as recently regulations. those contracts (certificates of completion or testimonials from clients MAY BE REQUESTED IF REQUIRED. Please provide information if you were the lead contractor or a No free housing, says PUP part of a joint venture on the projects. Julius Espat and the PUP’s union.” In typical unconscionable C. Qualification and experience of the contractor, key site attempt at forwarding a National PUP fashion, it is lost on them manager and technical personnel. As a minimum, these Housing Project is outright that there is a cost to financing personnel shall have at least five (5) years’ experience in disrespectful and degrading. and that financial institutions will building construction. Please include all contact information Under normal circumstances, a not offer loans for an incomplete and curriculum vitae for all technical personnel. potential Government in waiting uninsurable project. D. Evidence of adequacy of working capital (access to line(s) would upfront finance a housing Sometime between 1993 to of credit and availability other financial resources, or a project and then offer to the 1998, Hubert Elrington offered reputable supplier of the requisite materials. public on a mortgage option. Belize City residents mobile In this case, Julius Espat has homes as starter homes. The E. List of tools and or equipment to execute the works propose unapologetically said to voters, idea was that as people built the to be executed (rent, own, lease). “Unu poor people no deserve homes they would be transferred F. Information regarding any litigation, currently out during middle income housing cause we to another person and so on. If the last three years in which the bidder was/is involved, can’t trust unu to pay. But, you one drives around Belize one can the parties concerned, and the dispute amounts and know what, go borrow the money still see evidence of those mobile awards. and we will do unu a favor. homes as they have become We will provide you all with a permanent. The starter home Submission of the letter of interest by contractors should be starter plan and supervise the idea also offers no utility/benefit submitted in triplicate to the address below no later than construction of a 12 x 26 starter to a poor family of eight. On the st home for you.” They bear no other hand, it may promote more the 21 of October, 2020. financial risk. It’s a wicked trick social and hygiene issues than to play on the people. we wish. Chief Executive Officer According to Espat, it’s a For contrast, Espat’s 312 Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture starter home to be completed sq ft (12 x 16) dream house is rd in three phase. The first phase $20,000.00 while Pletts Home 3 Floor West Block for $20,000 gives a semi-studio Builders have a completed 20 x Belmopan City, apartment. The other two phases 40 800 sq ft house for $30,000.00. are optional when the home That’s 2 1/2 times Espat’s play Cayo District owner can afford. He says nothing house for $10,000 more. If is for free and the homeowner Espat and the PUP wants to do At the conclusion of the submission, the information must seek funding. Everybody something for the voters, they submitted by the contractors will be evaluated. Those who has to pay. He stated, “Even the should do a turn key project and were successful with their submission will be inform in writing homeowner to a certain extent has offer people homes on a mortgage and the subsequent activities associated with the actual to be eligible to be able to get a basis. It is the responsible thing bidding process will be forth coming. financing agreement with a credit to do. Page 11 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Tourism reopens slowly

GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE SECOND ROAD SAFETY PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PROJECT MANAGER REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Government of Belize (GOB) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of a Second Road Safety Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOB and upon approval by CDB and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Water trucks spraying a plane that land in Belize Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Monday October 1 saw came; on the 3rd there were 117 No party other than GOB shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement the reopening of the Philip tourists and on Sunday there were or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing. Goldson International Airport. 93 visitors to Belize. That brings Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP), the Executing Agency, A press release issued by the a total of 379 tourists who arrived now wishes to procure consultancy services for a Project Manager (PM) for its Road National Oversight Committee in country in the first week of Safety Unit (RSU). The PM will report to the Chief Executive Officer, MEDP on Monday October 5 states that reopening. 712 persons have come into the The BTB explains that these The objective of the consultancy is to ensure that RSU reports effectively, efficiently and accurately on all aspects of the Project. PM will be responsible for coordinating country through the international visitors are spread across 40 and monitoring all aspects of the implementation of the Project. PM shall be assigned airport. hotels in Belize. These hotels are exclusively to the Project and will be supported by a monitoring and evaluation Director of the Belize able to receive tourists as they officer, a finance officer, a procurement officer, and administrative staff within the Tourism Board, Karen Bevans have achieved the Gold Standard RSU. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of twenty-four has further broken down those certification. Currently there (24) months in the first instance with an option to renew the consultancy. numbers. On the first day of are some 148 hotels that have Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum (MEDP) now invites interested reopening on Thursday October that certification and 108 Tour eligible individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest indicating 1, a total of 46 tourists arrived. Operators that also have been qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services. On Friday October 2, 123 tourists certified. Consultants shall be eligible to participate if:

(a) the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; and (b) in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make Belize Companies and any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen Corporate Affairs Registry or bona fide resident of an eligible country. Eligible countries are member countries of CDB.

launches website to The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth facilitate digital transactions CDB’s policy on conflict of interest. Belmopan, October 7th, 2020. banking and bank deposits and Prospective candidates should have a minimum of the following qualifications: The Registrar of Companies and will soon offer credit/debit card a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with Corporate Affairs and the BCCAR payments as an option to minimize a minimum of ten years’ experience in the management, administration and implementation of multi-sectoral projects and/or a Master’s Degree or equivalent in team are pleased to announce the the use of cash. Public Administration, Project Management or other related field with a minimum launch of the BCCAR website With this initiative, the BCCAR of five years’ experience in the management and implementation of multi-sectoral www.belizecompaniesregistry. is taking steps to improve the ease of projects. Candidates with strong communication, supervisory and monitoring gov.bz. doing business in Belize and enable skills, good knowledge of road safety and good relations with local stakeholders The public is now able to easily are desirable. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to efficiency in our delivery of services qualifications and experience on similar assignments. All information must be access all the relevant information, to the public and keep the public and submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address requirements, and forms for services the local registry staff safe during the below between 0900- and 1600-hours Monday to Friday. at the local registry. The website current pandemic. These changes provides guidance on accessing are in keeping with Government’s Electronic copies of the Expressions of Interest must be received at the first email address below no later than 1430 hours on Friday, October 9, 2020 and must be services digitally minimizing policy of improving the delivery emailed simultaneously to CDB at the second email address below. The sealed the need to physically visit the of Government services using envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the local registry. BCCAR is also information and communication applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy now accepting payment via online technology. Services for Project Manager” NOTICE Following the assessment of submissions, the most technically capable and WIGMORE HOLDINGS INC. appropriately experienced applicant will be invited to negotiate a contract to provide ELGREEN HOLDINGS INC. the consultancy services. GOB reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound FINCHLEY CONSULTING SERVICES LTD. to assign any reason for not engaging the services of any applicant and will not (“the Company”) defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest. Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that WIGMORE HOLDINGS INC., ELGREEN HOLDINGS INC. and FINCHLEY 1. Chief Executive Officer 2. Procurement CONSULTING SERVICES LTD. incorporated under the Belize Ministry of Economic Development Caribbean Development Bank IBC Act (Chapter 270), commenced dissolution on October 6th, and Petroleum (Economic Development) P.O. Box 408 2020, and Mr. Elias Neocleous of 195 Arch. Makarios III Avenue, P. O. Box 42 Wildey, St. Michael Neocleous House, 3030 Limassol, Cyprus is the Liquidator of the Mountain View Blvd, Ground Floor, Unit Three William Tam Building Companies. Any claims against the Company should be forwarded Belmopan Barbados, W. I. BB11000 to the Liquidator (Email: [email protected] and telephone No. +357 25 BELIZE, C.A. Fax: 246 426 7269 110110) by October 26th, 2020. Tel: +501-822-3517/2526/2527 Tel: 246 431 1600 Emails: [email protected] Email: procurement@ Orion Corporate & Trust Services Ltd. cc. [email protected] caribank.org Registered Agent Attn. : Second Road Safety Project Management Unit Page 12 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Polyclinic for Placencia BELIZE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND A M e m o r a n d u m o f tourism destinations. Prior to TENDER NOTICE Understanding (MOU) for the the emergence of COVID-19, Country: Belize Project: BNTF 9: Caribbean Development Grant – GA61/BZE construction of a Polyclinic for Placencia experienced rapid Project ID: 1509/9/WS2 Contract Number: W/B9/06-2020 National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Deadline: October 19, 2020 Placencia Village has been signed tourism growth, welcoming by the Belize Tourism Board 66,738 overnight visitors and 1. The Government of Belize has received funding through the Caribbean (BTB), the Ministry of Health 374,894 cruise passengers via Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of Eligible Sub-projects and intends (MOH) and the Placencia Village Harvest Caye in 2019. These to apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the contract for Crique Council (PVC). The 5,650 sq visitor arrivals had a direct impact Jute Village Water Supply System Construction, Crique Jute Village, Toledo District, Belize. foot Polyclinic will include four on the demand for health services, consultation rooms, reception thereby influencing guests’ 2. The Social Investment Fund, a Statutory Corporation, established under the Social and registration areas, two waiting experiencence. As a result, BTB Investment Fund Act No. 3 of 1996 and located at Constitution Drive, Belmopan, rooms, asthma bay, pharmacy, two launched an initiave to construct Cayo District, hereby invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the triage rooms, laboratory, shock/ an appropriate medical facility construction of the following: trauma rooms and more, in order for both residents and visitors; The contract proposes to: to be able to provide the highest the facility is also a means of The contract includes for the supply and installation of all requisite materials, level of service to patients. fortifying the sound development equipment, and relevant appurtenances for approximately 22, 000 feet of polyvinyl As outlined in the MOU, of tourism in the area, particularly chloride (PVC) transmission and distribution lines; installation of approximately the Placencia Village Council with the ‘new norm’ of increased 90 service connections; construction of pumping facilities; and the installation of all requisite electrical works. Works will also include for the construction of a chain will provide the land for the focus on high standards of health link perimeter fence which will cordon the pumping facilities. construction of the facility; and safety. the MOH will provide the “The Placencia Village Final (Project Site) Destination as specified in BDS: Crique Jute Village, Toledo technical requirements, staff and Council supports this development District, Belize management of the polyclinic; which will hugely benefit our 3. The Social Investment Fund now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified and the BTB will develop villagers, especially in health,” said bidders for the construction works in the aforementioned areas. the terms of reference for the Chairperson, Ms Ilsa Villanueva. tendering procedure and manage Minister of Tourism and Civil 4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) the disbursement of funds with Aviation, Hon. Manuel Heredia procedures specified in the CDB’s Guidelines for Procurement (January 2006), and guidance from MOH. Jr., has also expressed his support are open to all bidders who are legally incorporated or otherwise organized in, and have their principal place of business in an eligible country. Eligible countries are The project is estimated of this project, stating, “The member countries of CDB. to cost $1.6 million and will Placencia Polyclinic offers us the be financed by the Tourism best of options because on one 5. Qualification requirements include (a) The bidder shall furnish unaudited or Development Funds established hand it will provide essential health audited financial statements of the firm for years 2017, 2018 and 2019 to confirm an for the destination. These funds services to Placencia residents average annual turnover of at least BZ$ 1,000,000.00 (b) Bidders should have General Experience under contracts in the role of contractor, JV member, subcontractor, or resulted from mutal agreements during this critical juncture for the management contractor for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 with activity of at least and collaboration between the country, and on the other it will five (5) months in each year starting st1 January, 2017. (c) Bidders should have Government of Belize, Norweigan contribute to the development of Specific Experience with a minimum of similar contracts specified that have been Cruise Lines (NCL), Protected Placencia as a healthy, safe and satisfactorily and substantially completed as a prime contractor, as a joint venture st Areas Conservation Trust visitor friendly destination,” he member, management contractor, or subcontractor, between 1 January 2010 and the bid submission deadline and should have less than or equal to four (4) contracts, (PACT) and BTB, with the aim to said. each of a minimum value of BZ$ 250,000.00, but with a total value of all contracts develop sustainable management Director of Tourism, Karen equal or more that BZ$1,000,000.00. (d) demonstrate cash flow (including access to of tourism sites, community, Bevans, signed on behalf of the credit) of BZ $400,000.00 of which not more than BZ$300,000.00 can be materials sanitation, health and security BTB while Chief Executive (e) other provided in the respective Bid Documents. infrastructure. Officer, Dr. George Gough and 6. A secured “sample” electronic Bid document can be shared with interested Placencia, located on Chairperson Ilsa Villanueva signed Bidder at the address below, starting September 18, 2020, on week days between the southern coast of Belize, on behalf of MOH and the PVC 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for viewing purpose only (has a time restriction for is one of Belize’s leading respectively. viewing). A complete set of Bidding documents (hard-copy or electronic version) can be purchased by interested bidder upon payment of a non-refundable fee of BZD $150.00. Requests may be made by personal application or in writing to the address below. Written applications must be clearly marked: “Tender for Crique Jute Village Water Supply System Construction, Crique Jute Village, Toledo Vulnerable Groups District, Belize”. The method of payment will be by cash deposited to, or Bank transfer to the Social Investment Fund’s bank account only. A request for the Social Investment Fund’s banking details can be made at the address below. The Social Encouraged to get Investment Fund is not accepting cash payment at this time. Seasonal Flu Vaccine 7. Deadline for bids is at or before 10:00 a.m., October 19, 2020 at the address The Ministry of Health countrywide at no cost to below. Bids will be opened virtually at 10:00 a.m., October 21, 2020 at the Social informs the public that the the public. This year, the Investment Fund, 3rd Floor, #1902 Constitution Drive, Belmopan, Cayo District in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to participate. The link to seasonal flu vaccine for 2020 to Government of Belize purchased access the virtual bid opening is as follows: https://meet.google.com/mwc-zwmh- 2021 is now available for specific 40,000 flu vaccines at a cost of hxk. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. All bids must at-risk groups: children six to approximately $170,984. be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of BZ$ 11,000.00 or an equivalent amount in a 23 months; adults 65 years and While this vaccine will freely convertible currency or Bank Guarantee. The bid validity period is 90 days. older; health care workers; and not prevent COVID-19, the 8. A Virtual Pre-bid meeting with interested eligible bidders will be held at 10:00 persons with heart or lung disease Ministry of Health strongly a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2020. The link to access the virtual Pre-bid meeting including asthma and chronic advises persons belonging to is as follows: https://meet.google.com/mwc-zwmh-hxk. Bidders can participate in conditions such as diabetes, any of the at-risk groups to the meeting; whereby, queries will be addressed. Bidders are urged to attend. kidney conditions, and HIV. get the flu vaccine. This is The vaccine helps to prevent especially encouraged as new, 9. The address referred to above is: against the flu and can also help varying symptoms and long- Contact: Mrs. Therese Arzu reduce the severity of the illness. term physical effects are being Procurement Officer Mild side effects of the flu seen in persons infected with Social Investment Fund vaccine include a slight fever, COVID-19. 3rd Floor, #1902 Constitution Drive muscle pain for a few days, and Anyone who was vaccinated Belmopan Cayo District Tel: 822-0239/822-0508 soreness where the injection was last year is advised to get E-mail: [email protected], given. vaccinated again this year. cc: [email protected] The vaccine is available -Press Release- [email protected] Page 13 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Understanding the Cybercrime Law By Adriana Noble persons’ “private area” without At its most basic level, their consent. “Private area” cybercrime encompasses carrying includes a male or females’ out illegal activities by way of the reproductive organs, buttocks internet or electronic devices. or breasts. So that, if a person Victims of cybercrime are often captures, stores and publishes an the subjects of violations in the image of a persons’ private area form of hacking, identity theft, on any social media platform fraud, and even revelation of like Facebook, then he or she personal information, messages will be subject to pay a fine and and images, etc. Across the serve jailtime based on section world, countries continue to face 12 of the Act. issues of cybercrime, especially Altogether, the law is a neat with the growth of different development. It is one that clearly social media platforms. Amongst Cybercrime aims to reduce the negative these countries, Belize too has with the exploitation of minors. the child irrespective of whether effects of technology and social seen the growth of cybercrime. Under this section, a person the meeting was effected. If any media. It is a law that Belizeans As a result, the Government commits an offence if he uses of these activities are carried out, should be especially appreciative found it pertinent to develop the a computer to get the child to then the person is subject to pay of when one considers how Cybercrime Bill, which later engage in a sexual conversation a fine and serve jailtime. technology has posed a threat led to the development of the or sexual activity, encourage the Additionally, the law to our society as individuals Cybercrime Act, 2020 which child to make child pornography, holds persons accountable for continue to manipulate its prime came into effect on September 25, or even arranges a meeting with publishing images of other purpose. 2020. The primary function of the Act is to protect Belizean citizens and hold the primary perpetrators of cybercrime accountable. The law is an interesting development as it outlines cybercrime offences and penalties. Part II of the Act entitled ‘Cybercrime Offences’ outlines all the acts that are prohibited or considered illegal subject to sections 3 to 18 of the Act. So, for example, persons found accessing computer systems without authorisation are subject to a fine and imprisonment. Likewise, persons who input, damage, or modify computer databases of other persons are also subject to similar penalties. The Act even goes further to cover identity theft allowing for perpetrators to be punished if they use the identity of other persons or use computer systems to gain access to another persons’ identity. It is important to note that, from the law discussed, all these offences punish perpetrators by way of a fine and imprisonment. Taking the law at face value, sections 11 and 12 appear to be the most needed developments. This is because, in Belize, there has been a growing number of complaints as many adults and minors have been the subject of personal violations on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. However, prior to the Act, there was nothing that could be done to hold perpetrators accountable as it was not per se illegal to; for example, post nude photographs or videos of adults or children on social media. However, this has now changed with the Act. In the Act, section 11, entitled “Child luring” was specifically developed to deal Page 14 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Elena Smith’s misplaced concerns Under the Belize Education She has taken up issue with the Sector Reform, a number of name, taking the entire matter schools are being constructed into the personal realm. Jealousy across the country. These include is a hell of a thing! pre-schools, primary schools and The most important thing in high schools. The objective of the the whole scenario simply flew program is to increase children’s past Smith’s head! A pre-school access to education across the is being built in a community that country. had limited access to pre-schools And so it is that a new pre- and the one thing the president of school is being constructed in the union is concerned about is Camalote Village and it is well the school’s name. Should there underway to being completed. not be other things that should The thing about the Camalote Pre-school being constructed under the Belize Education Sector Reform concern her? Like the number of school is that it has somehow in Camalote Village, Cayo District students who will have access or attracted the attention of the It happened to be that the school and has been involved in this when the school will be opened president of the Belize National is being named after the mother of endeavor for decades, long before or how many teachers will be Teacher’s Union, Elena Smith. the Minister of Education, Patrick it was thought to be important. A employed? That the school will In cyber-bully like fashion, the Faber, Elizabeth Brown-Pott. better name could not have been carry the name of Hon. Patrick president took to Facebook to Mrs. Brown-Pott is a trailblazer selected. Faber’s mother is secondary, ridicule the selection of the name. in the pre-primary education field Well not for Elena Smith! isn’t it? Page 15 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Lessons learned from the HIV Pandemic can be applied to COVID-19 From the multitude of also have their tricks. Infection lessons gained in the over three from one of them never seems to decades-long conundrums of confer immunity to reinfection HIV/AIDS, Belizean Policy or symptoms by the same strain Makers can adapt some of those of the virus—that is why the to the COVID-19 pandemic. same cold viruses return each HIV/AIDS has left in its wake a season. These coronaviruses are knowledge infrastructure that we not hit-and-run virus-like polio can now build upon. or a catch-it-and-keep-it virus United Nations Secretary- like HIV. General Antonio Guterres has The path to a SARS- approved a new report from the CoV-2 vaccine may be filled Joint United Nations Programme with obstacles. Whereas some on HIV/AIDS UNAIDS, which people with COVID-19 make examines how the experience in neutralizing antibodies that can tracking HIV can help inform clear the virus, not everybody and guide COVID-19 responses. does. Whether a vaccine will Belize’s response to HIV/AIDS A diagram of the HIV Virus stimulate such antibodies in can also be utilized as guidance defences and our clustering and began tracking antibody levels everyone is still unknown. to COVID-19. patterns of social behaviour. and T cells (the white blood cells Moreover, we do not know how Belize’s National AIDS But several lessons from that wage war against invaders) long those antibodies can protect Commission was appointed by the long battle with HIV, the in those infected. The high levels someone from infection. Cabinet and officially established human immunodeficiency virus of both showed that patients We learned with HIV that in February 2000. The principal that causes AIDS, suggest what were mounting incredibly active attempts to prevent virus entry objective of the NAC is to may lie ahead. HIV/AIDS is one immune responses, more forceful altogether do not work well—not coordinate, facilitate, and monitor of the worst scourges’ humans than anything we had seen for any for HIV and not for many other the national response to HIV/ have encountered. As a code other disease. But even working viruses, including influenza and AIDS as well as the National cracker, HIV is an expert. By the at its highest capacity, the body’s even polio. Vaccines act more like Strategic Plan. The Commission end of 2019, the global death toll immune system was never strong fire alarms: rather than preventing also has the shared responsibility from this virus was roughly 33 enough to clear out the HIV virus fires from breaking out, they call for Advocacy, Resource million people. In all, 76 million completely. the immune system for help once Mobilization, the development people have been infected, and Unlike the hit-and-run a fire has ignited. of Policy and Legislation, and scientists estimate another 1.7 poliovirus, which evokes long- The first set of HIV drugs overall monitoring and Evaluation million people acquire the virus term immunity after infection, were nucleic acid inhibitors, of all interventions and efforts. every year. HIV is a “catch it and keep it” known as chain terminator drugs. H a v i n g c a t a l y s e d Yet we must appreciate virus—if you are infected, the They inserted an additional an unprecedented global what our scientific defences have pathogen stays in your body until “chain-terminating” nucleotide mobilization that has succeeded accomplished. Of the nearly 38 it destroys the immune system, as the virus copied its viral RNA in reversing a pandemic, which million people currently living leaving you undefended against into DNA, preventing the HIV has claimed over 33 million with HIV/AIDS, 25 million even mild infections. Moreover, chain of DNA from elongating. lives, the HIV response is a are receiving full antiretroviral HIV continually evolves—a By the 1990s, experts had natural source of guidance for treatments that prevent disease shrewd opponent seeking ways gotten better at using combinations responding to the new pandemic and suppress the virus so well to elude our immune responses. of drugs to control HIV infections of COVID-19. Lessons learned they are unlikely to pass it along. Although this does not mean a soon after patients were exposed. from the HIV response offers Dr. William Haseltine would vaccine is impossible, it certainly The first drug, AZT, found an social guidance for fighting wager that another 25 million or meant developing one, especially immediate application for health COVID-19 on building political more infections never happened, when the virus hit in the 1980s, care workers who accidentally commitment and galvanizing primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, would not be easy. “Unfortunately, had a needlestick injury that research innovations in service because these treatments became no one can predict with certainty infected them with contaminated delivery. available in most countries. that an AIDS vaccine can ever blood. It was also used to reduce William Haseltine, a former From fighting this epic be made,” Dr. William Haseltine mother-to-child transmission. For Harvard Medical School professor war against AIDS, doctors, testified in 1988 to the U.S example, prenatal treatments for writes “We are now engaged in virologists, epidemiologists, and Presidential Commission on the mothers with AIDS at that time another deadly episode in the public health experts have learned HIV Epidemic. “That is not to reduced the number of babies historic battle of man versus crucial lessons that we can apply say it is impossible to make such born infected by as much as microbe. These battles have to the battle we are currently a vaccine, only that we are not two thirds. Today combination shaped the course of human waging. For instance, we saw that certain of success.” More than chemotherapy reduces mother-to- evolution and history. We have vaccines are never a guarantee 30 years later there still is no child transmission to undetectable seen the face of our adversary, in but that treatments can be our effective vaccine to prevent HIV levels. this case, a tiny virus.” most important weapon. We infection. The next set of drugs was L i k e a l l v i r u s e s , discovered that human behavior From what we have seen of protease inhibitors. The first coronaviruses are expert code plays a vital role in any disease- SARS-CoV-2, it interacts with was introduced in 1995 and was crackers. SARS-CoV-2 has fighting effort and that we cannot our immune system in complex combined with other drugs in certainly cracked ours. Think overlook human nature. We have ways, resembling polio in some treating patients. These drugs of this virus as an intelligent also seen how critical it is to build of its behavior and HIV in others. inhibited the viral protease biological machine continuously on knowledge and tools gained We know from nearly 60 years of enzyme responsible for longer running DNA experiments to fighting earlier outbreaks. observing coronaviruses that a precursor proteins in the short adapt to the ecological niche it Early observations of how body’s immune system can clear active components of the virus. inhabits. This virus has caused a HIV behaves in our bodies them. That seems to be generally But there is a fundamental problem pandemic in large part because showed the road to a vaccine the case for SARS-CoV-2 as with these drugs, as well as those it acted on two of our human would be long and challenging. well. But the cold-causing that inhibit viral polymerases, vulnerabilities: our biological As the outbreak unfolded, we coronaviruses, just like HIV, (Continued on page 16) Page 16 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 A generous contribution Lessons learned from the HIV Pandemic can to Octavia Waight in Cayo be applied to COVID-19 (Continued from page 15) research on HIV has shown the which help to create virus DNA. way and gives us confidence in Our bodies also use proteases our eventual success. for normal functioning, and we There is likewise a sexual need polymerases to replicate our dynamic to COVID-19 that often nucleic acids. The same drugs goes unmentioned. It is part of that inhibit the viral proteins also what is driving people out of inhibit our cells. The difference their homes and into bars and between a concentration in which parties. Anyone with a craving the drug inhibits the virus target for a beer can quench their thirst and a concentration in which in the safety of their own home, it hurts the human proteins is but the gratification comes less called the therapeutic index. The easily for other desires, especially therapeutic index gives you the when one is young, single, and window in which the drug will be living alone. Our public health effective against the virus without strategies should not ignore this causing undue side effects. That fact. window is rather narrow for The same lessons we Mayor Earl Trapp delivering donation to the Octavia Waight Center all polymerase and protease learned amid the HIV epidemic The Octavia Waight Center with the theme, “Pandemics: Do inhibitors. to help young people change in San Ignacio has received a They Change How We Address The gold standard for their behaviors apply today to donation from the community. On Age And Ageing?” AIDS treatment now is called COVID-19: know your risk, Wednesday, Mayor Earl Trapp, For the past 30 years, antiretroviral therapy— know your partners, and take Jr. and the San Ignacio & Santa International Day of Older essentially patients take a cocktail necessary precautions. Many Elena Town Council gave back Persons has been celebrated by of at least three different drugs young people operate under the to the Octavia Waight Center the United Nations on October that attack HIV in different false assumption that even if with an in-kind donation. It was first. According to Nurse Ivorine ways. The strategy is based they become infected, they will brought through the efforts of the Bulwer, Executive Director of on earlier success scientists not become severely ill. Not Colorado Community Outreach Helpage-in a media presentation had in fighting cancer. Cancers only is this belief untrue, but Group, who has been visiting last week-older persons are not developed resistance over time to even people with asymptomatic Belize during the past years and to be left behind. single drugs, but combinations of infections can suffer serious, assisting with many activities The San Ignacio and drugs were effective in slowing, lasting damage. But the more within the municipality. Santa Elena Town Council is stopping, or killing the cancers. people understand the risk— Their generous contribution very grateful to the Colorado Scientists took that same lesson younger people especially—the is towards helping needy families Community Outreach Group of combination chemotherapy to greater likelihood they will take within the twin-towns during this for having our community at HIV. By the early 1990s, the first the steps necessary to protect COVID-19 pandemic. It was also heart and for assisting us to combination AIDS treatments themselves and others. We saw aligned with remembering our provide such donations to our were saving the lives of people this happen with AIDS. elderly especially in the week elderly at the Octavia Waight infected with HIV. Today an Our toolset for virus and where the International Day of Center, especially during this infection is far from the death pharmaceutical research has Older Persons is being celebrated pandemic. sentence it used to be—patients improved enormously in the can now live almost unaffected past 36 years since HIV was by HIV, with a relatively minimal discovered. What used to take NOTICE impact on life expectancy. us five or 10 years in the 1980s ISLANDSTREAM MANAGEMENT INC. Scientists already know and 1990s in many cases now (“the Company”) resistance to single drugs will can be done in five or 10 months.

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By Jem Smith live with in a nightmare that staple crops and decreasing If you should ever use their entire country will soon be the yields of various fruits and Google, Bing, or nearly any other completely submerged as soon as vegetables. Starchy Pacific Island search engine to search for the the next generation. According to staples such as taro and cassava least visited country in the world, the Guardian’s article, “Scientists now have to be imported at great most if not all of the responses predict Tuvalu could become expense, along with most other would include the small island uninhabitable in the next 50 to food. Since the rising ocean country of Tuvalu at the top 100 years. Locals say they feel contaminated underwater ground of the list. It sits in the South it could be much sooner.” Many supplies, Tuvalu is now totally Pacific and is an independent non-believers of climate change, reliant on rainwater, and droughts Polynesian island nation within residents of Tuvalu, have now are occurring with alarming the British Commonwealth. become convinced of the science frequency. Even if the locals could Located midway between Hawaii and evidence which dictate their plant successfully, there is now not and Australia, it is comprised of daily lives. Imagine, an entire enough rain to keep even simple nine islands which house thinly country on the brink of extinction kitchen gardens alive. Tuvalu is populated atolls, reef islands, and because of the contributions in serious trouble, and trouble World War II (WWII) sites. It is of man from other countries. which becomes increasingly more one of the most isolated countries The burning of fossil fuels and difficult to live with by the hour. in the world, with a sparse Tuvaluan affected by climate change other actions which lead to an However, by air, Tuvalu sits population of 11,508, according submerging two of the country’s abundance of greenhouse gases 10,676 kilometers away from to the World Bank as recently as nine islands according to the and the warming of the atmosphere Belize, so what can we do about it, 2018, and spans an area of only government. For residents of the contribute to the complete wiping and what does that have to do with around 25.9 square kilometers. other inhabited islands, the waves away of a country. Scholarly us? The people and government of By these pieces of data, Belize’s pose a threat to their daily lives articles dictate that unlike other Tuvalu have cried out for the “rest population is more than thirty- and future and it is an unfortunate current or future environmental of the world” to act immediately five times larger, with 408,487 reality that the people of Tuvalu catastrophes, Tuvalu’s problem and together to cut down on its inhabitants, and with an area of are having to endure. It might is one that people around the use and production of greenhouse 22,965 square kilometers, more sound like an oxymoron but the world are responsible for by gases. By the “rest of the world” than 800 times larger. Regardless, certain uncertainty of the world’s the burning of these fossil fuels they are generally speaking about the tiny country offers just as fourth smallest nation in the world which release carbon dioxide the United States of America pristine and calm waters as Belize being swallowed up at some time into the air, trapping in heat and (USA) and Australia, the world’s which are often times used for in the future is all too real. The leading to global warming. Also largest overall and highest per diving and snorkeling among local catch-phrase is “Tuvalu is because of the very real effects of capita producers, respectively, tropical fish. Despite its beauty, sinking” and The Guardian quotes climate change, cyclone and other of greenhouse gases—and the friendly people, and plentiful one of the resident’s chilling tropical storms have worsened for only developed countries that tourism destinations, Tuvalu still statement, “Before, the sand used decades and they now experience declined to ratify the 1997 Kyoto only sees around 2,000 annual to stretch out far, and when we the phenomenon of freak waves. Protocol, which calls for gradually visitors. But the intention of this swam we could see the sea floor, Still, they began to face a problem reducing emissions of those article is not to garner tourists and and the coral. Now, it is cloudy of drought until the 1990s when gases. The USA only accounts of to highlight the naturally occurring all the time, and the coral is dead. water started to come from out a small percentage of the world’s beauty of the island, but to bring Tuvalu is sinking.” of the ground. First, it was just population but uses around 25% awareness to a more serious issue: Sea rise and coastal erosion small puddles and now, it seems of the world’s resources and, as a climate change. which have washed away several the entire sea is coming from result, contribute greatly toward Before leaving whatever feet of beach area accounts for the down under, and the islands are climate change. While in Belize search engine you had opted to “swallowing” of these islands, a washing away. we do not account for nearly as use in the first line of this story, term used widely by Tuvaluans. T h e U n i t e d N a t i o n s much of these ill effects, we must simply search “Tuvalu.” For me, Global warming and the recent Development Programme realize that what we do here is just I used Google, the second link changes in climate particularly (UNDP) classifies Tuvalu as a as impactful. It might not directly reads: “‘One day well disappear’: threaten Tuvalu especially since resource poor, “least-developed impact the people of Tuvalu, but Tuvalu’s sinking islands” from the most of the islands sit no more country”, that is “extremely it does certainly impact us here. British newspaper, The Guardian. than seven feet above sea level. vulnerable” to the effects of The habit of leaving lights on Rising sea levels brought on The highest point in the entire climate change. Porous, salty soil around our homes, driving to go by global warming and climate area is only fifteen feet above has made the ground almost totally a few streets away, and running change are on the verge of sea level. As a result, the locals useless for planting, destroying fans and air conditioners are all things which some of us practice. to the discovery of a 9mm pistol I myself am guilty of driving to Found property with an extended magazine as work just about every day when well as fifteen rounds of live 9mm I live only an eight minute walk ammunition. Police officers in the from my job site. We just need Stann Creek District conducted a to think of the very little, every search operation, which resulted day things that we can do. Not in the discovery of a chrome 9mm just for the people and country pistol and an extended magazine of Tuvalu, nor anyone else, but as well as 62 live rounds of for us as well. We can one day 9mm ammunition. Searches in begin to realize the very, very .22 pistol, .25 pistol Placencia led to the discovery of a real effects of global warming and Several properties were cannabis. package wrapped in a transparent climate change ourselves. It is not searched in Belize City on Just a few days later, on bag containing 571 grams of a reality I would want to wish on Thursday, October 1 by police Tuesday, October 6, officers suspected cannabis. any country or people but like my officers. These searches have conducted a number of additional Because no one was in the mother always says, “prevention yielded a number of items searches which yielded their own immediate area at the time of is better than cure.” Begin to including a pump action shotgun, finds. Officers conducted a search either of these searches, the consider how we can make a one .22 pistol, one .25 pistol, of an abandoned home in Lucky items were sealed, labeled, and difference which will extend from and 1,302.09 grams of suspected Strike, Belize District which led deposited as found property. Belize to across the world. Page 18 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 The products Analyzing November of ineptitude 11, 2020

By Jamil Matar relating to the ICJ case. Even in 1998, when the • Settle the Mayan lands People’s United Party was at rights claim at the CCJ its zenith of national approval I firmly believe that even and had coffers bursting at its with their suggested retrenchment seams, it could not realize the of 50% of public officers and insurmountable feat of capturing teachers, the PUP, if victorious, all the seats in the House of will choose to identify other Representatives. These days, sources of revenue. Weighing hearing them boast of imminently their actions based on their recent bagging the 31 constituencies past performance, I think they High grass and prickles on the Philip Goldson Highway in sugar city is glaringly facetious. Since will go the easy way out by Belizean politics incorporates selling our national assets once By Wilfrido Novelo to Orange Walk Town residents, mendacity, however, it came as more, plus raiding the SSB funds, Kevin Bernard is no doubt but to villagers in the Orange no surprise to hear the PUP crow DFC, the National Bank and our Orange Walk Town’s worst Walk East constituency. That is that they are poised to capture all foreign reserves. As I mentioned Mayor. Never before in the history illegal. Town residents pay for standing seats on November 11. above, they have offered us no of Orange Walk have its residents their driver’s licenses at the Town While we have listened to economic strategy to manage seen so much neglect. Once upon Council and villagers do so at the so many lofty comforts being our country, a fact that should a time on Riverside Street there Transport Department. tendered by the Opposition, we concern voters. stood the Orange Walk Tourism When Mayor Kevin Bernard hear of no economic recovery A longtime friend of mine Information Center, which was gives away free drivers licenses strategy to realize those recycled here in Covid County had the built by a UDP administration. he is depriving his Town Council platforms on education, health, audacity to offer a pro-UDP It was equipped with sanitary of much needed revenues to agriculture, housing, and job opinion on Facebook. Mein, my facilities that served tourists and provide some level of services to creation. We mostly hear of friend was mercilessly hammered locals alike. the town. When he can’t deliver retrenchment of public officers about his personal life. I must say, Mayor Kevin Bernard, has the services expected by the as the ultimate panacea for though, he is no pushover and he been on the job since March people, he’s victimizing an entire the country’s harsh economic responded in kind. Reminded me 2012. That’s eight years with town. condition, which, I must add, was of a time I lent a PUP acquaintance seven months and our town Mayor Kevin Bernard has triggered for the most part by the $130 during a difficult time of his. has been the victim of neglect. boasted that he has a Master’s coronavirus pandemic. After six months I texted him for The Tourism Center is no more. Degree in Business Administration. As a Belizean voter who my money. The person started to Today, it’s an eyesore. It was Well, it’s not showing. If he had the strives to keep informed, please lambaste me about him not being strategically located because expertise that he boasts, Orange allow me to bullet some of a thief and all. I simply responded visitors to Lamanai who departed Walk would have been in better the major challenges any new to him, “that is the change you and returned there could access shape. It is a shame that he has Administration will face on the are promoting?” Up to this day, its facilities. indebted future Town Councils eve of November 11, in addition it is his same promise of “next For Mayor Kevin Bernard its up to the year 2030 and counting. to trying to meet the immediate week”. From the biggest to the all about collecting his salary and Mayor Kevin Bernard has publicly expectations of the “Barbarians at smallest, you cannot trust them, living an extravagant lifestyle. He written that he aspires for “higher the gate” early on the twelfth. I say. is not about serving the people of office”, which means that he • Finance the cost of A n y w a y m y O r a n g e Orange Walk. He cares more for considers the Town Council to be some 700,000 doses of Covid- Walkeño friend. Do not let his close cronies. He can boast LOW OFFICE. 19 vaccinations once these are the bullies on Facebook faze that he has a cadre of highly paid If Mayor Kevin Bernard available. you. Keep on trucking! You executives who live good with can’t handle a ‘low office’ like the • Meet the deferred have an unfettered right to your taxpayers’ monies. municipality of Orange Walk, how s e r v i c i n g o f t h e opinion. After all, we are still a The photograph taken in will he handle HIGH OFFICE like Superbond functional democracy, the last front of Shell Gas Station on the the Orange Walk East constituency • Meet all additional loan time I checked. To the rest of my Phillip Goldson International which includes the villages of obligations due to Covid paisanos, I say, wear masks and Highway speaks volumes of Palmar, Chan Pine Ridge, Tower Relief programs. keep your distance. If you are Mayor Kevin Bernars neglect Hill, Carmelita, Neuland and • Settle the UHS debt placed in quarantine, keep your of Orange Walk. The citizen is Santa Marta? He has victimized • Defray all expenses butt away from the public! holding trees of prickles that are the people of Orange Walk Town waist high. So is the grass. Today with his ineptitude. People of Wednesday October 7, 2020 is a Orange Walk East, beware of very windy day. Had there been Kevin Bernard. no wind it would appear waist Since November 2015, high. When Elodio Aragon, Jr. was What’s the problem with elected as area representative, Mayor Kevin Bernard that he Orange Walk East has benefitted can’t deliver the services he ought with development by leaps and to do? It’s all about money. He’s bounds. He has been tireless in running a broke Town Council. serving his people. A project of Don’t blame Covid-19 for it. It’s progress hasn’t finished when the product of his incompetence, he is planning on another one. neglect, abuse of resources, He has the qualities of a good ineptitude and squander mania. leader. It’s all about his politricking. Orange Walk East stands To curry favor with the voters, to gain with Elodio Aragon, Jr. Mayor Kevin Bernard is giving as area representative. Have no out free drivers licenses not only doubt. Vote UDP! Page 19 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020

YOUTH TALKS Have you tried being Good? By Thamar Jones I cannot help but wonder if our instead. Instead of honoring men are less judgmental of their Growing up in a Christian crime ridden society has festered of good character, perhaps men circumstances. home, I was raised with strong so badly as a result of a lack of who cheat and steal and murder C o u r a g e , a n o t h e r Christian values. Living in a moral teachings in the home, in are hailed in some communities. great quality, gives you the Christian society, most of us were schools and society at large. Should there be any wonder then, determination to boldly face brought up with some degree Moral values are the why the moral fabric of society your fears in life. It enables you of exposure to Christian ideals. principles that guide us throughout is decaying exponentially before to overcome obstacles because Even if you did not attend church, our lives from childhood to our eyes? you won’t let fear hold you a religious school or grow up in a adulthood. Thou shall not steal. I think that the key to back. Others will feel confident bible believing family, I assume I learnt that one in church. My reforming our society is to relying on you for encouragement that we’ve all heard of the golden mom reinforced it be making me teach the kind of values that because you find solutions to rule: Do unto others as you would return play dough and pencils that will propel people to do what whatever problems arise in your have them do unto you. found their way in my backpack is right for their own good. life. When courage is one of your Stories like, “The Tortoise from pre-school. My home, my Having integrity will allow you moral values, you can bravely and The Hare”, and “The Ugly church and my community taught to advance in both your personal face the world. Duckling”, which we all grew up me to respect life and so I have and professional life. There are Valuing hard work and with, have important underlying never harmed a fellow being. more opportunities for you to diligence will allow us to build lessons that helped to shape our Later on in life I learnt the values fully experience life when you the very work ethic and principles values at a very young age. We of hard work, integrity, honesty, are a person of integrity. that will lift us out of poverty and might have forgotten these stories kindness and compassion. Incorporating the moral mediocrity. but their teachings in some way I do realize that not everyone value of compassion into your Honesty, respect for others, or the other have contributed to has had the same set of experiences life for example, motivates you honor… are they a part of you? what we call our moral and values and I wonder if it is possible that a to extend kindness to others. As a society we can reinforce systems. different morale has been fostered Compassion allows you to extend good values by practicing them, But what if we did not all within subcultures of my society. tolerance and mercy towards acknowledging and praising grow up with positive role models, Perhaps instead of being taught other people. When you have those who demonstrate them and anecdotes and good parents to to value hard work for example, compassion, people are more by denouncing negative behavior help reinforce these good morals? “quick come ups” are praised likely to trust you because you and corruption. Page 20 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Remembering Tharine Rudone, Belizean Patriot (Fondly known as Rudonski) Written by Teresita Rudon She closed her eyes and blackboard for being unable to Tharine Rudon was born in drew a lovely picture of Charles pay school fees. Indeed, My Belize in the year 1906 into a Lindberg landing of the Spirit Aunt Tharine was the cherished Roman Catholic family of eight. of St. Louis at the Newtown Fairy Godmother like in the Throughout her high school Barracks. Cinderella Fairy Tale. years at St. Catherine Academy There was another aspect By this time, she began and many years after, when the of Tharine Rudon`s life that withdrawing from the political Church played a major role in paved the way and etched a arena and worked as a lawyer’s our society, she was prominently deep mark in the rest of her life. stenographer, first to Attorney involved in the organizations of That was her love for politics Simeon Hassock and then Mr. pageants, garden fetes, musicals. in Belize. She was a member Phillip Goldson. She withdrew Her very close affiliation to the of the PUP 1950 to 1956, along but never lost touch. Up to her Mercy Nuns and Pallottine Sisters with such notables, Mr. George last lucid years at the age of 88, attested to her involvement and Price, Mr. Phillip Goldson, Lee she was up to date with her party dedication to the Church and her Richardson. She played a key which then became UDP. For me Alma Mater. role in the formation of the first Tharine Rudon it was sad to see how she simply It is not easy to put on City Council and thereafter, the Billboard Press, keeping phased in the background when paper the colourful life that as an officer of the General alive that vim that politics so new players entered the political such a wonderful lady lived and Worker’s Union. She served clearly seemed to incite in all scene. But she was still faithful loved but I am compelled to on the Censorship Board in whom it touches. What was to the cause. share some of these wondrous the Belize City Council when so amazing with my Aunt, the Whatever Tharine Rudon highlights that so very few enjoy. movies were the essence of rift in the political parties had undertook, she tackled with a In my childhood and teenage social life before the advent no bearing on the deep and sense of dedication. She loved years when socializing meant of television. She was also a lasting friendship she enjoyed us I know and she used to instill simply enjoying my siblings pioneer member of the Holy with prominent leaders of both in us to take pride in whatever and extended family members’ Redeemer Credit Union. parties. we do as RUDONSKI`s were company, up to my having In 1956, there was a For a time in the 1960’s fighters!! Of noted mention, reached adulthood, my Aunt split within the PUP, and she she was the Secretary to Mr. whenever election time came Tharine enlivened my life with dedicated the rest of her life to Ed Devorak, founder of the around, she made sure that we fond memories of her young days the National Independence Party Fishing Enterprise, which registered to time , to vote! up to her last lucid moments: (NIP) under the leadership of became the foundation for the Aunt Tharine loved her God The very many Christmas Mr. Phillip Goldson. I can recall San Pedro Ambergris Caye and this side of her was never Pageants and talented musicals many gatherings at my home Co-op Movement. These years taken lightly. She imparted to us at the so famous Holy Redeemer with her political friends of the stand out prominently for me that God was the essence of the Parish Hall. then NIP – Mr. Phillip Goldson, as I associate them well to her family structure and she made Her colorful and exhilarating Mr. Sabino Savery, Mr. Arzu, moving in with us. Christmas it known to us in no uncertain description of the colonial terms when we fell short of this. days when she recalled ships For me, it was stimulating to docking in Belize laden with eavesdrop on her conversations US silver coins and I dare to say on Religion with her peers and bootlegging wares. Prominent Catholic figures. The annual fairs at St. They stood in awe of her. You John’s College featured as the see, Religion was her favorite fairs never missed. subject of discussion in more The years of culture and ways than one and she was dance hall music with such mischievous when leading the classic dances as the Tango, the conversation. Fox Trot, the Waltz, the Polka – My Aunt was a touch of when ladies had their cards and class! She was witty, captivating, vying gentlemen had to write down to earth and talented. She their names for an available sang, played the piano, painted, dance under the hawk`s eyes of and most of all enjoyed reading stern matronly chaperons. How and a good crossword puzzle. she laughed remembering the Tharine Rudon’s candidacy for the House of Representatives She was loyal to her God and many times relationships were Mr. Jaime Staines, Mr. Alan then had new meaning for us. her country. For me, there will intentionally broken for a short Arthurs, Mr. Dean Lindo, Ms. We got toys! Sunday dinner be none other like her because while so the young ladies can Cassassola, Ms. Helen Taylor. meant more than just white rice she forever lives on in me. She go to the dances and enjoy the Totally ignorant to what politics and stew beans. I was made was an Original, a Masterpiece. company of the dashing soldiers meant in those days, I was to understand years later that God blessed us when He kept her from the ships that docked. just so enrapt by the vibrant high school years for my older with us for so long. My Aunt, The wonderful civic pride conversations of this awesome siblings meant their names no our Priceless Family Jewel, died of her generation that was group of Belizean Patriots. In longer appeared on the school at the age of 88. shown in the lovely gardens early 1960, my Aunt ran in the that were always a familiar topic Freetown Division as a member of discussions with neighbors of the NIP for the House of See News and friends alike. And how her Representatives against George 207-5346 smile disappeared when she Price. I believe she was the first in the Guardian stated so vehemently with deep female in Belize to run for the Newspaper sadness, where have all the House of Representatives. She culture disappeared to? did not win but I can recall my Making? She recalled when TACA family being so proud. During did there first flight to Belize. this time, she then worked at Call the Guardian Page 21 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 or betrayal that only now is coming to Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19 the surface. This may or may not be a With Uranus -- the planet of deal-breaker for you, but it will certainly sudden twists and turns -- moving Your Horoscope leave you wondering about whether or through your romance sector until April not you can give your heart to someone 2026, there is no telling exactly what will whose credibility has now become happen in your love life story. The only Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19 attraction. You’ll want to explore! If questionable. constant now is change and your desire Touchy, touchy, Aries! This week you’re in a relationship, then you and to awaken from the comatose-like state you’re sure to be on-edge and it might your sweetheart might suddenly decide Libra Sep 23 – Oct 22 you feel your heart has been in for way come out in ways you end up regretting. to move in together, relocate, or decorate A secret admirer might reveal him too long. If commitment isn’t something Sexual frustration is a possibility, so if your home with some personal flair. or herself to you and manage to turn you care about, a “no strings attached” you’re feeling tense because you don’t into a secret lover, all in the same week! approach to love and dating could be have a partner at the moment, you’ll Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22 This thrilling turn of events in your love your preferred scenario. Fortunately, it want to do anything physical you can to If you’re single and thinking about life will be sudden and initially seem looks like you’re about to meet someone release all of your pent-up energy – bike hiring one of those private matchmakers, completely reckless, but at the same who is on the same page as you. riding, jogging, weight training – you get this might be a good time to interview time, you won’t be able to help yourself. the idea. The intensity might need to be one or two firms. It looks like you’ll have Once you come off the initial romantic Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18 ramped up to a point of exhaustion in extraordinary luck in love if you take a high, this person may make you feel that This week you might find yourself order for you to calm down, but don’t radically different approach to finding it. there is potential for this to become more making a wild decision in love that leads overdo it – that won’t feel good either. You might even join a meet-up group or than just a secret love affair. to trouble in your home life or with your other organization to explore an unusual career. This could transpire in endless Taurus Apr 20 – May 20 interest you have and find like-minded Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21 ways, but something you say is likely to Unlike some of the other signs, new friends. Don’t be surprised if you A mutual aspiration that you be the trigger. A sudden choice to move, you’ll enjoy a fantastic boost to your feel incredible chemistry with one of and your partner share might come for example, in the name of love could love life this week! Venus is currently them. to fruition this week. Not only will prove to be a mistake later. Alternatively, moving through your 5th House of the attainment of this goal bring you you might make a sudden career move in True Love, helping you feel adored and Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22 closer together, but it might also be order to be closer to a romantic interest, appreciated by your lover if you have You might feel like your mate is all financially lucrative. Sweet! If you’re only to realize down the road that this one. If you’re single, then you have over the place and can’t make decisions single, then you want to accept any and was a colossal mistake. Do yourself a every potential to meet someone new with you about anything that matters. all social invitations you get this week. favor and avoid major conversations who instantly sweeps you off your feet. The need for excitement and variety An unexpected one that you initially or decisions about love until after this Expect anything to happen in matters of might get in the way of stability, so if want to decline is likely to lead you to a week. the heart with this energy. And whatever you’re looking for solid ground in your chance meeting with someone you feel it is, expect it to make you smile. romantic life, this might not be the time an instant attraction to. Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20 you’ll get it. Try to go with the flow and Stimulating conversations with Gemini May 21 – Jun 20 loosen your expectations -- you might Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21 your partner can put the excitement back Your family will somehow become enjoy the chaos more than you initially Mars is currently traveling into a stale romance this week. It seems involved in a fortunate development that thought you would. retrograde in your 5th House of True as if you or your love will come up with affects your love life. If single, it’s very Love, making it extra difficult for you a bright idea to do something together possible that a relative will introduce Virgo Aug 23 – Sep 22 to get what you want in matters of the that neither one of you have ever done you to someone they secretly feel would If you are dating someone who heart. Any feeling of paralysis that you before. This will serve to take you out of be your ideal match. The best part of you’re not quite sure you can trust, then have about pursuing the person you any relationship rut you might have been this is that you won’t know in advance. this week, you might get confirmation desire will likely lead to extraordinary feeling. Sometimes a commitment feels Instead of feeling duped, you’ll be of your suspicions. On Friday, Mars frustration. You might be getting down like all work and no play, and if that has grateful. There won’t be any anxiety squares off with Pluto, now in your 5th on yourself for your lack of courage or happened between the two of you, then or pressure around it, just a stress-free House of Romance. This volatile energy for not taking action in the past when you’re likely to jump at the chance to meeting and a likely feeling of mutual appears to be about a past indiscretion you had a chance with this person. spice things up. Page 22 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 The death of Mr. Program, two charged Mr. Program, whose birth name was Gilbert Alamilla, was a household name and a staple in Belizean music for more than a decade. Just around eleven years ago, the musician premiered his song “See I Rise,” which garnered both success and popularity among the Belizean people. Since then, it was not surprising to see Mr. Program stationed at grocery stores, along the street, at several events across the country with the hopes of selling Gilbert Alamilla Clayton White Raheem Marsden wanted poster his CDs, sharing his story, that a reward for information a 49-year-old laborer of a Belize was arrested. Marsden, like or collecting a few dollars to leading to an arrest and charge City address, was arrested and White, was arrested and charged continue his work. Just recently, was being offered. Just one day charged for the crime of murder. for the crime of murder. he had become involved with later, on Saturday, October 3, For a while, it remained unclear Still, the people of Belize the National Institute of Culture 2020; however, one Clayton whether or not the police were are surprised and saddened by and History and Devin “DJ Lanston White was arrested for still seeking Marsden but on the death of Mr. Program. May Perf” Peyrefitte to collaborate the murder of Alamilla. White, Wednesday, October 7, he, too, he rest in peace. with a number of artists. This is what Mr. Program was doing, working on his craft, before he was senselessly murdered. The lifeless body of the 36-year-old musician was found inside his apartment located on Simon Lamb Street in Belize City on Friday, October 2, 2020. Police responded to the incident where they met the body, with stab wounds scattered across it. Their investigations revealed that Gilbert “Mr. Program” Alamilla was at home along with two male persons when another male person arrived. That person allegedly threatened the group before passing a knife to one of the two persons who was along with Alamilla. That persons was supposedly instructed to kill Alamilla, which he did. Mr. Program was transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. S u b s e q u e n t t o t h i s murder, the police had issued a wanted poster for Raheem Davan Marsden, a 28-year-old Belizean of a Ladyville address, in reference to the murder of Alamilla. The poster had stated Page 23 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Illegal immigrants crash School vandalized while fleeing from police in Bella Vista

(L-R) Alvaro Alfredo Lara and Vilma Bautista Choni Vandalized classroom

Wrecked Isuzu Trooper A vehicle in which a trio were then detained and are in of Guatemalans whom illegally quarantine pending the results entered into Belize, flipped after of their swabbing before charges attempting to evade Belizean are laid on them. At this time, the Vandals attempted to burn down the school Police along the San Antonio police say that it is their belief Nine classrooms were fires in the rooms. They also Road. That is how the police that the driver is a Belizean broken into and vandalized at spray painted the rooms and were able to detain two of three and they are using the vehicle’s the Bella Vista Government stole and assortment of school persons who have since been information to track him down. school in the Toledo District on supplies. Included in the items taken into custody, swabbed ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, Tuesday, October 6. One of the stolen were a stove and a gas for COVID-19, and placed into National Crimes Investigation teachers told The Guardian that tank from the school’s snack quarantine. The police chase Branch, says that it seems that sometime on that night, vandals shop. took place at around 9:45 p.m. on the group was headed toward gained entry into the classrooms Police were called in to Saturday, October 3, 2020 after Mexico as a human smuggling by breaking the padlocks to the investigate but have not yet officers who were on patrol on the movement. doors and proceeded to light identified any culprit. San Antonio Road in the Orange Walk District observed an Isuzu Trooper. The suspicious vehicle was headed toward Santa Cruz, the village which is connected to illegal border crossings, and after signaling to the driver of the vehicle to come to a halt, the chase ensued. The driver sped up but just before approaching the bridge, lost control of the vehicle and it flipped several times before finally coming to a stop. Still, this did not stop the driver of the vehicle from escaping by running into the nearby bushes. Not as successful were the other two occupants of the vehicle as they were caught up with and detained by the officers. Their identities were later revealed to be Alvaro Alfredo Lara and Vilma Bautista Choni, both of whom were unable to produce proper documentation for their entry into the country. They Page 24 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Illegal conch land two Murder in Placencia Police in southern Belize fishermen in court are busy investigating a shooting incident which has ended fatally for one person. George Murphy was socializing along with three other persons in Placencia, Stann Creek District, when he was targeted by a gunman. It took place just before 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 near the peninsula’s main pier. The gunman emerged from under a tree before multiple shots were Investigation Branch, says that heard. Murphy was hit to the head the three persons have been Ventura Riginio Tepaz Adrian Angel Vasquez and body and laid lifeless on the interviewed in relation to this Two fishermen have been they attempted to dispose of the ground. incident. taken to court for having conch illegal conch. Unfortunately, for Police investigations have There are reports that in their possession during the them, they were caught by Toby since revealed that Murphy, Murphy had just received some closed season. Ventura Riginio Moreira, a park ranger with the originally from Belize City monies from a three-day fishing Tepaz, a 62-year-old of Sarteneja, Belize Audubon Society, while but who had gone work to trip and it might have been a Corozal, and Adrian Angel attempting to throw their sacks Placencia to fish, was along with robbery gone bad. Only three Vasquez, 42-year-old of Copper of conch overboard in the nearby Trevaughan Humes, Roselia Teul, dollars was found on his person, Bank, Corozal, were taken before water. and Francine Zelaya when the his cellphone not found. The Senior Magistrate Tricia Pitts- In court, the men both gunman emerged. The unknown police, however, are not yet Anderson to answer to the charge pleaded guilty to the charges and person, tall, slim built with an certain of a motive nor suspect. of possession of conch during the were fined $200 plus a $5 cost afro and who was wearing a Murphy had only recently been closed season and obstruction. of court to be paid by November mask, emerged from under a released from prison and there are They were busted with 109 1, 2020. Should they default tree near Shak Beach Café and reports of a gang rivalry on the and 158 conch, respectively, on on this payment, they will face fired multiple shots. Humes, peninsula. Senior Superintendent September 30, 2020, the last two months in prison. For the Teul, and Zelaya all managed to Hilberto Romero says, however, day of the closed season for obstruction charge, the men were escape but Murphy was not so that the police are not aware of product. It was at around 5:00 both fined $2,000 each to be paid lucky. Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero, such rivalry but are looking at p.m. as they operated within the by January 1, 2021 in default six Deputy Head, National Crimes every possible angle. Lighthouse Reef Atoll where months’ imprisonment. Christian Espat acquitted Two shot as a result of attempted murder of gang rivalry 22-year-old Christian Police are working to Espat is free from the charge determine the party or parties of attempted murder after responsible for the shooting appearing before Justice Colin incident which has left both Kent Williams of the Supreme Court Moss and James Herrera injured. on Monday, October 5, 2020. The men were socializing on The news was shared with him Freedom Street in Belize City by his attorney Richard “Dickie” when at around 6:40 p.m. on Bradley after a memorandum Friday, October 2, a vehicle was sent to the court from the approached them. Two men Office of the Director of Public exited the vehicle and one of Prosecution (DPP). The Crown them proceeded to fire shots Counsel informed the court Christian Espat toward them, resulting to injuries that the case against Espat was Police say that two gunmen who to the men. Kent Moss being discontinued since the were wearing rags covering their Moss received gunshot stabilized. virtual complainant has stopped noses and mouths ran into the injuries to both legs and to the Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero, cooperating with the Office and yard and opened fire. It was not right hand while Herrera received Deputy Head, National Crimes the police and has refused to certain in 2017 who the intended gunshot wounds to his right upper Investigation Branch, says that appear in court to testify. With target was but Tyndall was shot arm and forearm. They were the police have been informed that, Espat was freed and the thrice and the minors were also transported to the Karl Heusner that it is a result of an ongoing case ended in a nolle prosequi. injured in the process. Memorial Hospital where they gang rivalry in the area. No one The incident for which Espat Espat was first indicted on were treated and have since been has since been detained. was charged dates back to August the attempted murder charge on 2017 in San Pedro, Ambergris January 2020 after a preliminary Caye. Espat was accused of investigation at the lower attempting to kill 27-year-old court suggested that there was 50-year-old shot in Corozal Lloyd Tyndall, a resident of Punta sufficient evidence for the matter Juanito Quetzal, 50, is Quetzal, who reported that he was Gorda Town, Toledo. Tyndall to stand trial at the Supreme recovering after being shot and is on his verandah waiting for a taxi was shot at a wood work shop on Court. The case was called up in a stable condition at the Corozal to take him to the bus terminal August 12 and present in the yard twice in the Supreme Court Community Hospital. Quetzal, when he was approached by at the time of the shooting were within a week before Espat was who had recently relocated from the gunman. He was shot to the two minors aged nine and twelve. acquitted. the Cayo District to San Andres, shoulder and thigh but was treated Corozal, was shot multiple times for his injuries and is now listed as he waited for a taxi on Thursday, in a stable condition. Police are October 1. It was at around 4:40 following several leads but have The Guardian online at a.m. that police responded to the not yet determined a suspect or www.guardian.bz shooting incident. They spoke to motive. Page 25 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Viral sex video lands Heroin bust in Stann Creek “Big Tom” on remand Kenneth Llewellyn Flowers, better known as “Big Tom” is on remand at the Belize Central Prison following his arraigned in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 for his involvement in the recording of a sex tape which has gone viral. On the video, a young woman was seen being forced to perform oral sex on another male and had garnered the attention of Commissioner of Police Chester Kenneth Flowers Williams. He expressed his constitutional rights had been disgust at the video and those violated. He explained that he involved in its recording and should have been arraigned at dissemination and vowed to hold an earlier date but the magistrate them criminally responsible. explained that he would need While it was only the face of to take the matter up with his the woman and the second attorney at the Supreme Court. man that was visible on the He further explained that under recording, COMPOL Williams the SOE, he faced mistreatment launched an investigation into because even though the victim the matter. indicated to the police that On September 3, 2020, she did not want any court Parcel of suspected heroin found in Stann Creek Flowers was escorted to the action against him, they are still Four people have been tire of a vehicle. There, they Belize Central Prison along pursuing the matter. Without detained pending charges of found a black knapsack which with others under the State going into more details about possession of a controlled drug was opened in the presence of of Emergency (SOE). But it the matter, Senior Magistrate with intent to supply to another all four occupants of the vehicle. is he who the police say is Ford explained to him that if the person or persons. Generally, The content of the bag revealed responsible for the orchestration victim wants no court action, she when a story of the sort makes four parcels containing a brown, on the sex video and now, more must first visit the police station the news, these persons are powdery substance suspected to than a month later, he has been or the Office of the Director of typically in trouble for having be heroin. When weighed, the taken to court on a charge Public Prosecution (DPP) to more than the allowed amount suspected drugs amounted to a of procuring defilement of a make such a statement. of cannabis in their possession. total of 3,547 grams. person by threat. It is alleged With that, the matter This time, however, these four As a result, Wilson Morales, that he intimidated the victim proceeded and the magistrate persons are in trouble with the a 22-year-old Belizean, was into performing fellatio. explained that due to the nature law for having suspected heroine detained along with three others. The car dealer of Belize of the offense, no plea could be in their possession during a They include Jaime Galvez. A City was arraigned before taken as the matter is being dealt police operation. It took place 42-year-old Guatemalan, Leeson Senior Magistrate Aretha Ford with on indictment. At a later on Tuesday, October 6 at around Evelyn, a 36-year-old Belizean, at noon on Wednesday, October date, a preliminary investigation 3:15 p.m. when Stann Creek and Jerry Pelayo, a 47-year-old 7, 2020. He was unrepresented in (PI) will be done and if sufficient Police searched under the spare Belizean. court and asked the magistrate if evidence is found, the matter the matter could be delayed until will be committed to stand trial See News an attorney could be present but at the Supreme Court where a 207-5346 the magistrate explained that it plea will be taken from him. in the Guardian was just an arraignment. Before Flowers was denied bail in the Newspaper the charge could be read to him, first instance and remanded to Making? Flowers, on his own behalf, the Belize Central Prison until expressed to the court that his December 3, 2020. Call the Guardian place in the Windmill Area of laid lifeless with around eight Hattieville, Belize District on gunshot injuries to the head Arrest in the murder Friday, September 4, 2020. and body while Gillett received Charged for this murder is a gunshot wound to the upper of Oniel Ferguson Rasheed Anthony Maskall, a 21- left arm. Police later arrived year-old unemployed resident on the scene and Gillett was of the Belize District. He was transported to the Karl Heusner arrested and charged for the Memorial Hospital where she crime of murder on Wednesday, was treated and stabilized. October 7, 2020. A s m a n y a s t w e l v e Ferguson and his common- expended shells were found at law wife, 33-year-old Rhodean the scene of the crime. At the Gillett, were at their home time, Ferguson’s mother says watching TV inside their that her son ran with the wrong bedroom at around 10:20 crowd and that may have been p.m. when they heard a noise. what caused the attack on his Someone had opened their life. The police were not quick Oniel Ferguson Rasheed Maskall bedroom window after which to determine a motive but were One person has been to the murder of 23-year-old they opened fire at the couple. looking at the ongoing rivalry in arrested and charged in reference Oniel Ferguson which took After the commotion, Ferguson the Hattieville Area as a start. Page 26 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 27 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 28 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 29 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 30 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Page 31 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020 Quick Believer An atheist was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. In one easy flip, the beast tossed him and his boat high into the air, then opened its mouth to swallow both.

As the man sailed head over heels, he cried out, “Oh, my God! Help me!”

At once, the ferocious attack scene froze in place. As the atheist hung in mid-air, a booming voice came down from the clouds, “I thought you didn’t believe in Me!”

“Come on God, give me a break!!” the man pleaded. “Two minutes ago Get Some Help! I didn’t believe in the Loch Ness monster either! One day a man walked into a bar and ordered a glass of water. He drank ------half of it and poured the rest on the bartender. The bartender got angry, grabbed the man by the collar, pulled him close to his face, and asked, Thank You For This Food “Why did you do that?” A 4-year-old boy was asked to give thanks before a big dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, The man said very apologetically, “I am so very sorry sir. Please forgive thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he me. I can’t help it. It’s an illness I can’t get rid of. I am so ashamed of thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, it. How can I make it up to you?” and all his aunts and uncles.

The bartender answered, “Haven’t you seen anyone about this Then he began to thank God for the food. He gave thanks for the turkey, problem?” the dressing, the fruit salad, the cranberry sauce, the pies, the cakes, even the Cool Whip. Then he paused, and everyone waited--and waited. The man replied, “I never thought of that. Maybe I will.” After a long silence, the young fellow looked up at his mother and asked, The bartender said, “Don’t come back until you do get help,” and the “If I thank God for the broccoli, won’t he know that I’m lying?” man left. About three months later the man came back to the same bar. ------He ordered another glass of water, drank half of it, and poured the rest on the bartender. I Can Make This Putt The bartender shouted, “I thought I told you not to come back until Playing golf with his buddies, my grandfather had to make a slick 25- you got help!” foot putt. As he lined it up, he announced, “I have a dollar bill that says I can make this putt. Does anyone want to bet?” The man replied, “I did, and it worked out great! Now I don’t feel ashamed at all!” His three friends eagerly agreed to the wager. My grandfather missed ------the putt by ten feet, and his friends gathered around to collect their money. Granddad pulled out a dollar bill on which he had written, “I Comfortable can make this putt.” A blonde and a redhead have a ranch. They have just lost their bull. The His pals are still trying to collect on the bet and grandpa is too. women need to buy another, but only have $500. The redhead tells the blonde, “I will go to the market and see if I can find one for under that ------amount. If I can, I will send you a telegram.” You Don’t Scare Me She goes to the market and finds one for $499. Having only one dollar left, There is a man who goes out drinking all the time and comes home very she goes to the telegraph office and finds out that it costs one dollar per word. later every night. So one night his wife decides to teach him a lesson. She is stumped on how to tell the blonde to bring the truck and trailer. She dresses up like Satan, and decides to hide in the dark, and scare Finally, she tells the telegraph operator to send the word “comfortable.” him when he gets home. The man comes home and his wife jumps out Skeptical, the operator asks, “How will she know to come with the trailer and screams in his face. from just that word?” The redhead replies, “She’s a blonde so she reads ------He just looks at her and says, “You don’t scare me. I am married to your sister!” I Made My Own ------Scene: With a patient in my medical exam room Today’s Grocery Bags Me: How old are your kids? It was very crowded at the supermarket, and the customer in front of me had a large order. Patient: 44 and 39 with my wife who passed away, and 15 and 13 with my second wife. As the harried-looking clerk lifted the final bag for her, its bottom gave way, sending the contents crashing to the floor. Me: That’s quite the age difference! “They just don’t make these bags like they used to,” the clerk quipped Patient: Well, the older ones didn’t give me any grandkids, so I made to the customer. “That was supposed to happen in your driveway.” my own. ------Sins of Omission Sick on Weekdays A Sunday School teacher asked her class, “Does anyone here know My boss said, “I find it highly suspicious that you are only sick on what we mean by sins of omission?” weekdays.” A small girl replied, “Aren’t those the sins we should have committed, I said, “It must be my weekend immune system.” but didn’t?” Page 32 The GuardIan Sunday, October 11, 2020

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of FORT GEORGE Division of PICKSTOCK.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having his writ for the election of a member of the House of issued his writ for the election of a member of the Representatives for the electoral division of FORT House of Representatives for the electoral division GEORGE, the Returning Officer of the said division of PICKSTOCK, the Returning Officer of the said will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer School, North a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Saint Luke Methodist Front St., Belize City, proceed to the nomination School, Mahogany St., Belize City, proceed to the of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, election of a member for the electoral division of to the election of a member for the electoral division FORT GEORGE. of PICKSTOCK.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of FORT GEORGE is situated at the division of PICKSTOCK is situated at the Department Accountant General’s Department, Belize City. of Youth Service, Belize City.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(ANNA BENNETT) (ALLISON McKENZIE) Returning Officer for the Fort George Division Returning Officer for the Pickstock Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of CARIBBEAN SHORES. Division of FREETOWN.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having his writ for the election of a member of the House issued his writ for the election of a member of the of Representatives for the electoral division of House of Representatives for the electoral division CARIBBEAN SHORES, the Returning Officer of of FREETOWN, the Returning Officer of the said the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Edward P. Yorke a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the All Saints Primary School, High School, Princess Margaret Dr., Belize City, First St., King Park, Belize City, proceed to the proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, is no opposition, to the election of a member for the to the election of a member for the electoral division electoral division of CARIBBEAN SHORES. of FREETOWN.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER 2020 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of CARIBBEAN SHORES is situated at the division of FREETOWN is situated at the Ministry Community Rehabilitation, Belize City. of Natural Resources, Belmopan City.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October 2020

(STARLA BRADLEY) (TENNIELLE WILLIAMS) Returning Officer for the Caribbean Shores Division Returning Officer for the Freetown Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of ALBERT. Division of PORT LOYOLA.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House his writ for the election of a member of the House of of Representatives for the electoral division of Representatives for the electoral division of PORT ALBERT, the Returning Officer of the said division LOYOLA, the Returning Officer of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Anglican Cathedral College, and 4:00 p.m. at the Muslim Community Primary 71 Regent Street, Belize City, proceed to the School, Corner Faber’s Rd., Central Blvd, Belize nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, City, proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if to the election of a member for the electoral division there is no opposition, to the election of a member for of ALBERT. the electoral division of PORT LOYOLA.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of ALBERT is situated at the General Post division of PORT LOYOLA is situated at the Belize Office, Belize City. Tax Service Department, Belize City.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October 2020

(JAMES GABRIEL) (ANNISA PERDOMO) Returning Officer for the Albert Division Returning Officer for the Port Loyola Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of MESOPOTAMIA. Division of COLLET.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued issued his writ for the election of a member of the his writ for the election of a member of the House House of Representatives for the electoral division of Representatives for the electoral division of of MESOPOTAMIA, the Returning Officer of the COLLET, the Returning Officer of the said division said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Grace Primary and 4:00 p.m. at the Gwen Lizarraga High School, School, 14 Amara Avenue, Belize City, proceed Antelope, Belize City, proceed to the nomination to the nomination of candidates, and if there is no of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the opposition, to the election of a member for the election of a member for the electoral division of electoral division of MESOPOTAMIA. COLLET.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of MESOPOTAMIA is situated at the division of COLLET is situated at the Ministry of Ministry of Public Services, Energy and Election Natural Resources, Belmopan City. & Boundaries, Belmopan City. DATED the 7th day of October 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(SHAWN VARGAS) (MICHELLE ALVAREZ) Returning Officer for the Mesopotamia Division Returning Officer for the Collet Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of LAKE INDEPENDENCE. Division of QUEEN’S SQUARE.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House of his writ for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of LAKE Representatives for the electoral division of QUEEN’S INDEPENDENCE, the Returning Officer of the SQUARE, the Returning Officer of the said division said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the St. Martins De and 4:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Anglican Primary Porres RC School, Partridge Street, Belize City, School, Amara Avenue, Belize City, proceed to the proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, is no opposition, to the election of a member for the to the election of a member for the electoral division electoral division of LAKE INDEPENDENCE. of QUEEN’S SQUARE.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of LAKE INDEPENDENCE is situated division of QUEEN’S SQUARE is situated at the at the Ministry of Public Services, Energy and Belize Tax Service Department., Belize City. Election & Boundaries, Belmopan City.

DATED the 7th day of October 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(RADISHA SIMPSON) (LISA CLARE) Returning Officer for the Lake Independence Division Returning Officer for the Queen’s Square Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of BELIZE RURAL NORTH. Division of BELIZE RURAL SOUTH.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House his writ for the election of a member of the House of of Representatives for the electoral division of Representatives for the electoral division of BELIZE BELIZE RURAL NORTH, the Returning Officer RURAL SOUTH, the Returning Officer of the said of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, day of October, 2020 now next ensuing between the 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Pancotto a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the San Pedro Town Council, Primary School, Sand Hill Village, Belize District, 54 Barrier Reef Dr., Belize District, proceed to the proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, is no opposition, to the election of a member for the to the election of a member for the electoral division electoral division of BELIZE RURAL NORTH. of BELIZE RURAL SOUTH.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 21 Charles Bartlett Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Pescador Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Extension, Belize City, between the hours of 8:00 District, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of BELIZE RURAL NORTH is situated division of BELIZE RURAL SOUTH is situated at at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Fisheries, the Department of the Environment, Belmopan Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate City. Change & Immigration, Belmopan City.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(DEBRA BAPTIST ESTRADA) (MARTIN ALEGRIA) Returning Officer for the Belize Rural North Division Returning Officer for the Belize Rural South Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of BELIZE RURAL CENTRAL. Division of COROZAL NORTH.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House of his writ for the election of a member of the House Representatives for the electoral division of BELIZE of Representatives for the electoral division of RURAL CENTRAL, the Returning Officer of the said COROZAL NORTH, the Returning Officer of the division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of and 4:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of the Way RC School, 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Corozal Community Ladyville Village, Belize District, proceed to the College, San Andres Village, Corozal District, nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there to the election of a member for the electoral division is no opposition, to the election of a member for the of BELIZE RURAL CENTRAL. electoral division of COROZAL NORTH.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Ramon’s Plaza (Upper Flat), Ladyville, Belize 1st Street North, Corozal Town, between the District, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday p.m. daily Monday to Friday. to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of BELIZE RURAL CENTRAL is situated division of COROZAL NORTH is situated at the at the Belize Tax Service Department, Belize Education Department, Corozal Town. City. DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(LEWIN SAMUELS) (VELMA GODOY) Returning Officer for the Belize Rural Central Division Returning Officer for the Corozal North Division

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His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House his writ for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of of Representatives for the electoral division of COROZAL SOUTH EAST, the Returning Officer COROZAL BAY, the Returning Officer of the said of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, of October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the San Joaquin a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Corozal Civic Center, Fifth R.C School, San Joaquin Village, Corozal District, St. North,, Corozal Town, proceed to the nomination proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the is no opposition, to the election of a member for the election of a member for the electoral division of electoral division of COROZAL SOUTH EAST. COROZAL BAY.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 1st Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 1st Street North, Corozal Town, between the hours of Street North, Corozal Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of COROZAL SOUTH EAST is situated at division of COROZAL BAY is situated at the the Education Department, Cayo District. Customs & Excise Department, Corozal Town.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(MIRIAM CODD) (DOYLE FLOWERS) Returning Officer for the Corozal South East Division Returning Officer for the Corozal Bay Division

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His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House his writ for the election of a member of the House of of Representatives for the electoral division of Representatives for the electoral division of ORANGE COROZAL SOUTH WEST, the Returning Officer WALK NORTH, the Returning Officer of the said of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, of October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Libertad Methodist a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Orange Walk Magistrate’s School, Libertad Village, Corozal District, proceed Court, Hospital Crescent, Orange Walk Town, to the nomination of candidates, and if there is no proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there opposition, to the election of a member for the electoral is no opposition, to the election of a member for the division of COROZAL SOUTH WEST. electoral division of ORANGE WALK NORTH.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, #1 1st Street North, Corozal Town, between the A Santa Ana Street, Orange Walk Town, between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday Friday. to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of COROZAL SOUTH WEST is situated division of ORANGE WALK NORTH is situated at at the Sub- Treasury, Corozal District. the Education Department, Belize City.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(ARISIA BROWN) (LUANA SOSA) Returning Officer for the Corozal South West Division Returning Officer for the Orange Walk North Division

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His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having his writ for the election of a member of the House issued his writ for the election of a member of the of Representatives for the electoral division of House of Representatives for the electoral division ORANGE WALK EAST, the Returning Officer of of ORANGE WALK SOUTH, the Returning the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of Officer of the said division will on Wednesday, October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours the 21st day of October, 2020 now next ensuing of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Orange Walk between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. District Education Center, Corner Independence at the Banquitas House of Culture, Main St., & Manatee St, Orange Walk Town, proceed to the Orange Walk Town, proceed to the nomination nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the to the election of a member for the electoral division election of a member for the electoral division of of ORANGE WALK EAST. ORANGE WALK SOUTH.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, #1 Elections and Boundaries Department Office, #1 A Santa Ana Street, Orange Walk Town, between A Santa Ana Street, Orange Walk Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of ORANGE WALK EAST is situated at division of ORANGE WALK SOUTH is situated at the Cooperative Department, Belmopan City. the Education Department, Orange Walk Town.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(HUGO MIRANDA) (CARLA ALVAREZ) Returning Officer for the Orange Walk East Division Returning Officer for the Orange Walk South Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of ORANGE WALK CENTRAL. Division of CAYO NORTH.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House of his writ for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of ORANGE Representatives for the electoral division of CAYO WALK CENTRAL, the Returning Officer of the said NORTH, the Returning Officer of the said division division will on Friday, the Wednesday, the 21st day of will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the La Immaculada RC 4:00 p.m. at the San Ignacio Magistrate’s Court, School Auditorium, Church St., Orange Walk Town, King St, Cayo District, proceed to the nomination proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there is no of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the opposition, to the election of a member for the electoral election of a member for the electoral division of division of ORANGE WALK CENTRAL. CAYO NORTH.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, #1 Elections and Boundaries Department Office, A Santa Ana Street, Orange Walk Town, between West Street, San Ignacio Town, between the the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to to Friday. Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of ORANGE WALK CENTRAL is situated division of CAYO NORTH is situated at the Ministry at the Accountant General Department, Belize of Education, Science & Technology, Culture, City. Youth & Sports Belize City, Belmopan City.

DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(TERESITA MIRANDA) (NEULIN VILLANUEVA) Returning Officer for the Orange Walk Central Division Returning Officer for the Cayo North Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of CAYO NORTH EAST. Division of CAYO WEST.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having his writ for the election of a member of the House of issued his writ for the election of a member of the Representatives for the electoral division of CAYO House of Representatives for the electoral division NORTH EAST, the Returning Officer of the said of CAYO WEST, the Returning Officer of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October, 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart College a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Benque Viejo Town Board, Auditorium, Joseph Andrews Drive, San Ignacio Park St., Benque Viejo del Carmen Town, Cayo Town, Cayo District, proceed to the nomination District, proceed to the nomination of candidates, and of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the if there is no opposition, to the election of a member election of a member for the electoral division of for the electoral division of CAYO WEST. CAYO NORTH EAST. Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, West Kennedy Street, Benque Viejo del Carmen, between Street, San Ignacio Town, between the hours of 8:00 the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of CAYO NORTH EAST is situated at the division of CAYO WEST is situated at the Education Ministry of Economic Development, Belmopan Development, Cayo District. City. DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 DATED the 7th day of October, 2020

(JASON MIDDLLETON) (ELBERT JAHMOR LOPEZ) Returning Officer for the Cayo North East Division Returning Officer for the Cayo West Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of CAYO SOUTH. Division of BELMOPAN.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having his writ for the election of a member of the House of issued his writ for the election of a member of the Representatives for the electoral division of CAYO House of Representatives for the electoral division SOUTH, the Returning Officer of the said division of BELMOPAN, the Returning Officer of the will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October 2020 said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. October 2020 now next ensuing between the hours and 4:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima R.C of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Belmopan Civic School, Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District, Center, Bliss Parade, Belmopan City, proceed to the proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, is no opposition, to the election of a member for the to the election of a member for the electoral division electoral division of CAYO SOUTH. of BELMOPAN.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Elections and Boundaries Department Office, Constitution Drive, Belmopan, between the hours of Constitution Drive, Belmopan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of CAYO SOUTH is situated at the Bureau division of BELMOPAN is situated at the Ministry of Standards, Belmopan City. of Human Development, Social Transformation & Poverty Alleviation, Belmopan City. DATED the 7th day of October 2020 DATED the 7th day of October 2020

(JOSE TREJO) (SYLVIA USHER) Returning Officer for the Cayo South Division Returning Officer for the Belmopan Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of DANGRIGA. Division of STANN CREEK WEST.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued issued his writ for the election of a member of the his writ for the election of a member of the House of House of Representatives for the electoral division Representatives for the electoral division of STANN of DANGRIGA, the Returning Officer of the said CREEK WEST, the Returning Officer of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Dangriga Town Council, a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Institute for Technical & Market Square, Dangriga Town, proceed to the Vocational Education & Training (ITVET) Building, nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, Hope Creek, Stann Creek District, proceed to the to the election of a member for the electoral division nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, of DANGRIGA. to the election of a member for the electoral division of STANN CREEK WEST. Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 19 Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Yemeri Road, Dangriga, between the hours of 8:00 Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 399 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. Savannah Road, Independence, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons be handed to the Returning Officer between the said whose names appear on the register of electors and hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of 6 of the Election Rules. two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and In the event of the election being contested, the poll 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2020. 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 2020, The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of DANGRIGA is situated at the Ministry The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral of Finance, Belmopan City. division of STANN CREEK WEST is situated at the Geology and Petroleum Department, Belmopan DATED the 7th day of October, 2020 City.

DATED the 7th day of October 2020

(RUTILIA GABRIEL) (CRAIG MOORE) Returning Officer for the Dangriga Division Returning Officer for the Stann Creek West Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of TOLEDO WEST. Division of TOLEDO EAST.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House of his writ for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of TOLEDO Representatives for the electoral division of TOLEDO WEST, the Returning Officer of the said division will EAST, the Returning Officer of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October 2020 now on Wednesday, the 21st day of October 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Julian Cho Technical High School, 4:00 p.m. at the Punta Gorda Magistrate’s Court, 14.5 Miles, Punta Gorda/San Antonio Road, Toledo Front Street, Punta Gorda Town proceed to the District, proceed to the nomination of candidates, and nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, if there is no opposition, to the election of a member to the election of a member for the electoral division for the electoral division of TOLEDO WEST. of TOLEDO EAST.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 41 Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 41 A Prince Street, Punta Gorda Town, between the A Prince Street, Punta Gorda Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules. 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2020. 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of TOLEDO WEST is situated at the division of TOLEDO EAST is situated at the Forestry Department, Belmopan City. Cooperative Department, Belmopan City.

DATED the 7th day of October 2020 DATED the 7th day of October 2020

(WILBER SABIDO) (VICTOR PAULINO) Returning Officer for the Toledo West Division Returning Officer for the Toledo East Division

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Notice of Election for a Member of the Electoral Division of CAYO CENTRAL.

His Excellency the Governor-General, having issued his writ for the election of a member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of CAYO CENTRAL, the Returning Officer of the said division will on Wednesday, the 21st day of October 2020 now next ensuing between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Elena R.C. Primary School, Perez Street, Santa Elena Town, Cayo District, proceed to the nomination of candidates, and if there is no opposition, to the election of a member for the electoral division of CAYO CENTRAL.

Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department Office, 123 George Price Highway, Santa Elena Town, Cayo District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Monday to Friday.

Every nomination paper must be signed by six persons whose names appear on the register of electors and be handed to the Returning Officer between the said hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Every candidate for election shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officer the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00), as required by Rule 6 of the Election Rules.

In the event of the election being contested, the poll will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER 2020.

The office of the Returning Officer for the electoral division of CAYO CENTRAL is situated at the Geology and Petroleum Department, Belmopan City.

DATED the 7th day of October 2020

(ANDRE CHO) Returning Officer for the Cayo Central Division

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