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No. 029 Sunday, April 28, 2013 Price: $1.00 Featuring Infrastructure Upgrade in Belmopan City Darrell versus Santino Another UDP Challenge in the Making? That UDP Mayor Darrell the fried chicken man, I find it Bradley has within a short time hard to believe that the mayor proven himself to be a decisive would have the spare time to even and effective political leader is think about running for another without question. And that many office. I won my seat convincingly within and outside the UDP ex- and as the leadership of the Party pect him to make the logical tran- has suggested, we could both win sition from City Hall to National our seats if he took the other di- Politics is not much of a secret. vision being suggested, which is What is not too clear is where one we lost. However, I have nev- and how exactly he intends to en- er backed down from a challenge ter that arena of National Politics. and will defend my seat with all That is until Thursday of this week my vigor from any challenger.” when Bradley confirmed to Chan- Darrell Bradley Hon. Santino Castillo It can, of course, nel Seven News that he is in fact UDP Mayor of Belize City UDP Caribbean Shores Rep just as well be argued that the interested in Caribbean Shores: challenges at City Hall, and the “Persons have approached in that area. I will say at this mo- direct collision course with UDP forthright manner in which he me from Caribbean Shores. I’m ment that is not something that Caribbean Shores Area Represen- has been confronting them, is talking about members of the I have ruled out and I am active- tative Santino Castillo, who did proof positive that Mayor Brad- Caribbean Shores Committee. ly considering that as an option. not hesitate to comment on the ley is more than ready and des- That’s an area that I have very But at this present moment, my ostensibly imminent challenge: tined for greater things. One close contacts with. I worked pre- total focus is directed at being an “With the municipal thing for sure, the United Dem- viously on Carlos Perdomo’s cam- effective Mayor. The city has a lot bond, street paving, park renova- ocratic Party has amply prov- paign. I assisted him in public of challenges and I am in no way tions, new garbage fees and vari- en itself to be a party that can relations. I have very strong con- thinking on any kind of elections.” ous disputes with waste manage- withstand any internal contest, tacts and ties in that area. Persons Bradley’s “interest” in ment companies, market vendors a mark of true intra-party De- had approached me for running Caribbean Shores puts him on a and taxi drivers, not to mention mocracy. What will be, will be! Belmopan’s Bernard Bestowed British Honour NewYanira UB President Wins! he University of Belize Stu- Tdent Body held elections over the past week, and Yanira Garcia emerged as the new President of the Student Government, beat- ing out four other candidates for the position, namely in- cumbent, Hope Abadi; and challengers, Anthony Be- dran and Caramyn Reid. Yanira Garcia garnered 234 votes. Coming in sec- Story on Page 3 ond (10 votes behind Yanira) Yanira Garcia, New President Continued on Page 5 UB Student Government Page 2 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 Belize’s Tourism Figures Up From the Desk for First Quarter of 2013

of the Chairman “Going forward, again, our num- bers are looking very solid. We have high hopes within the over- night sector that we will get to that 300 Thousand persons mark, Count Our Blessings! which is unheard of in Belize. So we are very hopeful for that. Economy for the first In terms of Cruise Tour- quarter of 2013, all pro- ism, our numbers project us at 700 Thousand or so passengers for the jections are that when year. Last year we ended at about 650 Thousand. the final figures come Laura Esquivel Frampton in for the current fis- We do have clearer projec- Director of BTB tions for 2014 in the Cruise Sec- cal year, we would The Tourism Statistics are tor, because it is required that the have again registered in for the first quarter of 2013, and Cruise Lines actually book their considerable growth. once again, the news is great. space with us. Those figures show that And so, those projections As we noted a few the hotel sector registered reve- for 2014, for the cruise calendar has editions ago, the story nues of $60 Million since January. us passing the million passenger mark. And, primarily, the increase of the rebounding of Overnight arrivals were as high Delroy Cuthkelvin as 93 Thousand during that peri- tourist arrivals projected for 2014 the Belize Economy, in are in the Summer, when we need Chairman, Editorial Board od. In March alone, overnight ar- the wake of the Global rivals reached a record high of 35 them the most. Thousand in a single month. Even It’s a testimony to anyone Economic Recession, Cruise Tourism, which had been in the Industry from the Minis- ast week, is remarkable, espe- lagging behind, showed an encour- ter and Cabinet, the Ministry, the B.T.B. and, of course, the property- we re- cially when one places aging increase in arrivals. Speaking with Channel owners themselves, the tour oper- printed it in the context of the Five News this week, Director of ators themselves, everybody com- a news region and the World. the Belize Tourism Board, Laura ing together when things were not Esquivel Frampton, said: so great and putting it out there; storyL from the Carib- True, there is putting in all the extra hard work; “We’re happy to say once bean about the fact much that needs to again that we have another record putting in the extra hours; visiting who we needed to visit to ensure that the Economy be done on many breaking months this year. In fact, all of this year, so far—January, that Belize would remain front of of Barbados had not fronts to sharpen Be- February and March—have been mind. So that whenever the econ- only failed to regis- lize’s competitive edge record breaking in terms of over- omy in our main market, the U.S., night arrivals. Overall, and this in- whenever they rebounded, we ter any growth during in the International cludes the airport and all the other would be prepared to take on those the first quarter of arena of the Global ports of entry, January saw 17.1 per- guests. 2013, but had actually Economy; but clearly, cent increase; February saw 11.59 And it was a lot of mak- percent increase; and March saw ing those connections with travel contracted or shrunk. given our relative suc- an 11. 03 percent increase. agents and wholesalers who are That was bad cess over the past few So, cumulatively, for the very key influencers; even if people quarter, we are seeing a 13.02 per- do not book with them, they look news for the Econo- years, we must be do- cent increase in Tourism Arrivals to them for that advice.” my of a nation which ing something right. for the overnight sector. is the wealthiest and It is no accident As you are aware, the over- night sector is the biggest income most developed in nor happenstance that generator in terms of the Tour- Capital Weekly From the Heart of the Nation the Eastern Carib- while so many nations ism Product for Belize because they stay longer and that means To the Soul of the People bean, and which has around us, even the that they are spending more mon- for some time now great United States of ey here. So, we are really proud of Published By: enjoyed one of the America, are experi- those numbers; and I know that the industry on a whole is happy Roots & Rhythm Ltd. highest per capita in- encing slow growth, with those numbers. 12 Lime Street comes in the region. no growth or negative And then, for cruise, we have also been seeing increases. Belmopan This week, we re- growth (contraction), While we can’t say that they are port on the notable in- the Belizean ship is record increases, they are. Janu- Chairman: crease in Belize’s Tour- sailing steadily across ary, we had 19.4 percent increase; February, we have 11. 39 percent Delroy Cuthkelvin ism figures, which turbulent and treach- increase; and, while March was a is only one sector of erous waters. Again, smaller increase of only 1. 35 per- Compositor: our Economy that re- cent, it is an increase nonetheless. William Cuthkelvin respect is due to the So, we think we are back on corded GDP Growth Captain and his crew. the right path in terms of growing in the past year of 5.3 Let’s keep work- the cruise tourism product and the Telephone: cruise tourism visitation. 802-1284 percent. While we do ing and praying for So, cumulatively, we have a 10.8 percent increase in cruise ar- not yet have the over- greater prosperity, Email: all figures on the per- but let us not forget to rivals for January to March. 2013 . So we are very happy about that.” capitalweeklybzebmp formance of Belize’s count our blessings. When asked about the pro- @gmail.com jection going forward, she added: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 3 PM Barrow meets UN Sec Gen in New York Foreign Minister and CEO Join Him for CARICOM Meeting

Hon. Dean Barrow H.E. Ban Ki-Moon Hon. Wilfred ‘Sedi’ Elrington H.E. Alexis Rosado Prime Minister of Belize UN Secretary General Belize’s Foreign Minister CEO Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prime Minis- briefed the Secretary Gener- Minister meets with fellow utive Officer in the Minis- ter, the Hon. Dean Barrow al on Belize’s position on the Heads of States of the Ca- try of Foreign Affairs, Am- left the country on Sunday, upcoming Referendum in ribbean at the Fifth Summit bassador Alexis Rosado. April 21, 2013 on official busi- October and on the Special of Heads of State of the As- Prime Minister ness to New York and Haiti. Agreement with Guatemala. sociates of Caribbean States Hon. Dean Barrow re- In New York, the Prime The Prime Minister’s on 25th and 26th April, 2013. turns home to Belize on Minister had an audience visit to New York is being co- There, in Haiti, the Sunday, 28th April, 2013. with the Secretary General ordinated by the Office of Be- Prime Minister is being During his absence, of the United Nations, His lize’s Permanent Represen- joined by Minister of For- the Deputy Prime Minister, Excellency, Ban Ki-Moon. tative to the United Nation. eign Affairs, Hon. Wilfred Hon. Gaspar Vega holds over Prime Minister Barrow In Haiti, the Prime Elrington, and Chief Exec- as Acting Prime Minister. Four Outstanding Belizeans Receive Prestigious Honour of British Empire Four Belizeans have Excellent Order of the British been honoured at the Belize Empire for his dedication to the House for their selfless and out- Public Service. Also receiving the standing contributions to Belize. insignia of a Member of the Most The honourees include Excellent Order of the British Em- Senior Counsel, Mr. Denys A. pire were Mr. Pen Cayetano for Barrow, who was awarded the his wonderful and numerous con- insignia for Commander of the tributions to music and art; and Most Excellent Order of the Brit- Senior Justice of the Peace, Ms. ish Empire for his distinguished Crispina Hyde, for her selfless ser- service to Belize and the field of vice to education and community. law; Commissioner of the Su- The Governor General preme Court and Senior Justice of of Belize, Sir Collville Young, the Peace, Mr. Patrick Alexander conferred the prestigious hon- Governor General Sir Colville Young with the four Honorees, Denys Bernard, was bestowed with the ours to the citizens on behalf of Barrow, Patrick Bernard, Crispina Hyde and Pen Cayetano insignia of a Member of the Most Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Residents of ‘Young Bank’ Community get Potable Water Oh HowThe project, whichSweet the Government’s Millennium It Is! was completed last month, Development Goal (MDG) was implemented by SIF in target # 7 (c) which aims to collaboration with the Belize “Reduce by half, between 1990 Water Services Limited and 2015, the proportion of (BWSL) and financed by the people without sustainable Government at a total cost of access to safe drinking water and $270,187.55. Of this amount, basic sanitation”, the project will $163,137.55 was funded through reduce the incidences of water a government loan from the borne diseases and improve the Caribbean Development Bank quality of health of the residents. (CDB), BWSL contributed Camalote Village is an $100,000 and $7,050.00 was old community which existed Hon. Godwin Hulse provided by the Young Bank before the construction of the Alberto August, Chairman of Minister of Rural Development, community as connection fees. Western Highway in the 1940’s. BWSL delivering his address delivering the keynote address The project included The previous mode of travel was the installation of 2.95miles of through the Belize River. The Labour, Local Government, esidents of distribution lines to provide Statistical Institute of Belize Rural Development, Young Bank, a potable water to the entire 2010 Population Census puts Immigration and National community on community. The installation of the population at 2,566 with Emergency Management. the outskirts of meters will regularize the use of 1,278 males and 1,288 females. Other speakers will include CamaloteR Village in the Cayo water and will assist in the control The Village is connected to the representatives of the Social District, now enjoy quality, and monitoring of water usage. Belize Water Services Limited Investment Fund, BWSL and potable water twenty four In addition to meeting (BWSL) lines and this made it the Camalote Village Council. hours a day thanks to a Social Investment Fund (SIF) and Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) project, which aims to improve and expand water supply to rural communities in Belize. The project was officially inaugurated on Sunday afternoon, 14 April 2013 during a brief ceremony in Young Bank. Young Bank is located about ¼ mile on the Valley of Peace Road off the Western Highway and is a relatively new settlement behind Camalote Village with a population of approximately 470 Belizean residents, who were original immigrants from the neighboring Central American republics of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Prior to the project, the residents suffered immensely from the lack of potable water especially during the dry season, when they had to rely Daniel Cano of SIF, Ismael ‘Miley’ Garcia (UDP Caretaker, Cayo South), Hon. Godwin Hulse Minister of on outdoor water reservoirs and delivery water trucks. Rural Development and Mr Alberto August Chairman of BWSL inaugurate the Young Bank water project easier for the expansion of water (Information and Photos supply to nearby Young Bank. provided by Mike Hernandez The guest speaker at Jr. (Sr. J.P.), Director of the ceremony will be Hon. Public Relations of the Godwin Hulse, Minister of Social Investment Fund)

SIF’s Executive Director, Daniel Cano, receives Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of SIF, at the inauguration Young Bank residents at the inauguration ceremony Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 5 New Drainage Project Addresses Infrastructure Needs In Buttonwood Bay Area of Belize City

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Cutting of the symbolic ribbon for the launching of the Project SIF’s Executive Director, Daniel Cano, and Hon. Santiago Castillo drainage the Government’s seriousness to installed. It will focus on Park of Buttonwood Bay since the project that address the infrastructure needs Avenue, Pike Crescent East and new drains will eliminate will address the of Belize City and to improve the Pike Crescent West, E Street stagnant waters, which are the infrastructure living conditions of residents and Buttonwood Bay Boulevard. prime source for mosquitoes needs ofA over 600 residents in the in the Buttonwood Bay Area, Buttonwood Bay is a and water borne diseases. Buttonwood Bay area of Belize despite the economic challenges relatively new area located near The guest speaker at City was officially launched facing our country,” Hon. the second roundabout in Belize the official launching this during a brief ceremony on Santiago Castillo, Minister of City. It is bounded on the north afternoon was Hon. Santiago Monday April 22, 203 at the State in the Ministry of Finance by Seashore Drive, on the south Castillo, Minister of State Canaan Seventh Day Adventist and Economic Development by the Philip Goldson Highway, in the Ministry of Finance High School compound. and Area Representative on the east by Buttonwood Bay and Economic Development The project will for Caribbean Shores, said. Boulevard and the West by the and Area Representatives for be implemented by the The project will entail the James Brodie and Company Ltd. Caribbean Shores. Remarks Social Investment Fund in construction of approximately The area has a population of were also delivered by Mr collaboration with the Belize 5,700 linear feet of Ferro- approximately 2,000 residents. Daniel Cano, Executive Director Water Services Limited concrete lined drains with covers The project area has a of the Social Investment (BWSL) and financed by the for sidewalks, the replacement high demand for proper drainage Fund and among others. Government of Belize through of new driveways and walkways since it is below sea level and is a loan from the Caribbean and installation of new culverts subject to flooding during the (Information and Photos Development Bank (CDB). and wing walls. In addition, rainy or hurricane season. The provided by Mr. The project is water mains and service project, therefore, will prevent Mike Hernandez Jr. (Sr. J.P.), estimated to cost $941,316.00. entrances will be relocated and flooding and improve the living Director of Public Relations “This project exemplifies new service connections will be conditions of the residents Social Investment Fund)

YaniraNew UB President Wins! Continued from Page 1 Senator); and Kent Welch (Secretary of Sports); Yadi- was Caramyn Reid with 224 ra Argueta (Administrative votes. Third was Anthony Officer); Shahira Quiroz; Bedran with 140 votes. In- (Secretary of Advocacy); Li- cumbent Hope Abadi came ane Torres (FMSS Senator). in last with only 55 votes. The turnout for the The other per- elections was was well over sons elected to the Stu- six hundred students, a ma- dent Government are: jor increase over the last elec- Luis Mendez Jr.(Vice tions and the largest ever in President); Jasmine Thomp- the history of the University. son (Financial Controller); Yanira Garcia ran a Felix Mai; (Secretary of Leg- positive and energetic cam- islation); Jamira Serano (FEA paign, her slogan being: Senator); Victor Cayeta- Leadership that is Inclusive. no (Secretary of Program- The Elections were ming); Daniel Smith(F.S.T held on Tuesday April 23, Senator); Elenita Norales 2013 at the University of Be- Yanira Garcia , New President of the (Nursing and Allied Health lize Campus in Belmopan. University of Belize Student Government Page 6 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 Faith Lift Are you on Solid Rock or in Sinking Sand?

By Zelda Hill we will never question the and kept myself from doing us. We can be certain that wisdom of putting our hope wrong (Chapter 73:2-13)?” when we stand up for truth in God for it is easy to feel What saved Asaph and morality we will be ope- that we deserve more for from losing his footing and mocked, scorned and per- fully, living a righteous life and from exchanging his rock for secuted but we also know by now may even wonder why we the enticement of sinking that the Righteous Judge y o u bother to do what is mor- sand was a reminder of God’s will intervene on our behalf. have ally right and to demand ultimate plan as revealed in Even if God allows us to suf- been Hconvinced that no truth and justice from oth- the Scriptures. He was re- fer to the point of death, we government has the an- ers. It may even seem to us minded that the wicked are are certain that God will swers to the problems that that to hope in God is use- on a slippery path and are raise us up to spend eternity plague us as individu- with Him in a place where als, families and societies. “It is no secret that people who trust in we will be finally free from National and glob- God have a different outlook on life and they are evil doers and from the al events may have also happier, healthier and live longer. On the other things that produce doubt caused you to question hand, those who trust in things and in the plea- and suffering on this earth. Although an eterni- whether there is a God. And sures of life may seem contented and healthy, if you believe God exists, ty with God is our greatest you may have questioned but the disillusionment of wealth, fame, power hope, we can also be certain whether He cares about us and other worldly attractions will soon become that God works to make and our world. Take heart! their hopeless reality. God is always willing and a good outcome in all sit- Although our world ready to turn our hearts away from the things uations we experience on earth on behalf of those who seems to be spinning out of that offer false and temporal security so that our control, God is ultimately in love him (Romans 8:28). control. However, God exer- hope can fully be in Him. The decision is yours It is no secret that cises His permissive will to today to guarantee that your life’s investment people who trust in God help us understand that we is on solid rock rather than in sinking sand.” have a different outlook could never be better off un- on life and they are happi- der our own rule than under less since those who put headed for destruction but er, healthier and live lon- His. But still we stubbornly their hope in wealth and the righteous, even in their ger. On the other hand, reject His way and prefer to power seem to be happi- present distress, belong to those who trust in things become dependent on lead- er and free from problems. God and have a glorious and in the pleasures of life ers, governments and earth- The Scriptures give destiny (Psalm 73: 18-27). may seem contented and ly systems to ease suffer- the example of an anoint- When we face healthy but the disillu- ing, cure terminal illnesses ed choir leader, Asaph, doubt we should also re- sionment of wealth, fame, and to bring an end to all who was grieved as he won- flect on the promises of power and other worldly the crime and violence. dered whether his hope in God, which are revealed attractions will soon be- While any hope may God was worth it. In the through the Scriptures. come their hopeless reality. have some benefit, it is cru- Psalms he confessed: “But Our experiences have God is always willing and cial that your hope is not as for me, I came so close also taught us that our hope ready to turn our hearts dependent on people or to the edge of the cliff! My is certain when that hope is away from the things that things that operate inde- feet were slipping, and I was in God. That is why we can offer false and temporal pendent of God. Regard- almost gone. For I envied still be calm and smiling security so that our hope less of our prominence, the proud when I saw them despite the calamities that can fully be in Him. The intelligence and even our prosper despite their wicked- threaten. We can be cer- decision is yours today to faith, our human frailties ness... They aren’t troubled tain that our struggles and guarantee that your life’s can cause us to place exces- like other people or plagued sufferings are temporal and investment is on solid rock sive trust in people, pow- with problems like every- that they work to transform rather than in sinking sand. er, wealth and fame, which one else… These fat cats have the tendencies and have everything their hearts comfort of sinking sand. could ever wish for! They Those who have ex- scoff and speak only evil; changed their trust in these in their pride they seek to things for relying on God crush others…Look at these Capital Weekly have found contentment, arrogant people enjoying a purpose and the answers life of ease while their riches From the Heart of the Nation to many questions. It does multiply. Was it for nothing not mean that as humans that I kept my heart pure To the Soul of the People Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 7

SaldivarSpreading Provides Wheelchair forthe Hardwork Loveing Mother “A friend in need is a Honourable John Saldivar. friend indeed.” That’s exact- He says the entire fam- ly what Honourable John ily is very thankful to their Saldivar is to Matilde Cerna, area representative as they a 40 year old resident of Sal- are a household with limit- vapan in the Belmopan area. ed means, struggling daily to Matilde lost her mo- make ends meet, and could bility as a result of Diabetes hardly afford the cost of pur- which resulted in an operation chasing the wheel chair which being conducted on her feet. his mother absolutely needs She is the mother to be able to move around of four children, all boys. in her present condition. One of them is 15 Honourable Saldivar year old Wilser Echavar- says he is very happy to be ria, seen in the photo along able to provide the assistance with his mother and Bel- to such a hardworking moth- mopan Area Representative, er and a deserving family. Read Capital Weekly Online In Living Colour at: Hon. John Saldivar along with Matilde Cerna and her 15 year old belizenews.com/CapitalWeekly Son, Wilser Echavarria at their residence in Salvapan Page 8 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 Upgrading Belmopan’s Infrastructure Waiting Sheds - Shuttle Buses - Paved Streets

Bus Terminal Area Upgraded under Municipal Development Project Nim Li Punit Street, Busy Business Area, Paved n the Old Cap- structure in seven major mu- business areas of Belmopan, health issues that normally af- ital, Belize City, nicipalities Countrywide) are where the Emporium Plaza is fect street users during the dry the revolutionary being spent on the rehabilita- located, which houses a num- and rainy seasons, and improv- upgrade in infra- tion and upgrading of a number ber of business establishments, ing the general aesthetics and structureI spearheaded by that including a Bank, an Electron- attractiveness of the areas to of streets in the Capital City. city’s Mayor, Darrell Brad- In Belmopan, one ic Store and a Cable Compa- residents and visitors to the city. ley, has been receiving much of the most notable street proj- ny Office. Other businesses in But in order to publicity, and deservedly so. ects has seen the enhancement the area include supermarkets, implement its overall master In the new Capital, Bel- of the one-way street and park- restaurants and nightclubs. plan for the Capital, the Bel- mopan, under the leadership ing area at the North and East Under that same proj- mopan City Council is not rely- of Mayor Simeon Lopez and side of the Belmopan Bus Termi- ect, Raccoon Street (which has ing entirely on foreign funding his City Council, much is also nal. This included the realign- two major supermarkets), as secured through the Central happening in terms of the over- ment of street-side drains, pro- well as the connecting artery, Government. Mayor Lopez and

Raccoon Street, with Two Supermarkets, Paved Hummingbird Drive, Major Artery, Paved all upgrade of the city’s infra- vision of street concrete curbs, Hummingbird Drive, both his council, together with in- structure, through a number provision of pick-up/drop-off in the Mountain View (Tiger dustrious residents who are of projects which are all a part bays for private and taxi ser- Town) area, were also paved willing to help, are finding cre- of the comprehensive master vices, resurfacing of the street and proper drainage put in. ative ways to address the ev- with Hot Mix, including park- All these projects are eryday needs and the growing plan to transform the Nation’s ing areas and provision of street satisfying a number of import- demands of the Capital City Capital into a modern city. markings for vehicular and pe- ant objectives for the Belmopan whose population and econom- Thanks to the World destrian lanes. That project was City Council, such as alleviating ic and social activities are un- Bank funded Belize Municipal done at a cost of $278,382.00 and the perennial traffic congestion dergoing a massive explosion. Development Project (BMDP), was carried out by Belize Road- problems faced in the Bus Termi- A perfect exam- monies obtained through the way Construction, a local firm. nal and Nim Li Punit areas, put- ple of this is a project currently good stewardship of the Dean Then, there is project ting in place proper traffic safety underway for the installation of Barrow Administration (a to- which saw the upgrading, to measures that can be monitored waiting sheds throughout the tal of $30 Million aimed at fully paved standard, of Nim Li and enforced by the Municipal providing much needed infra- Punit Street, one of the busiest Traffic Department, addressing Continued on Page 9

Waiting Shed near Western Regional Hospital Waiting Shed near Belmopan Comprehensive College Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 9 Upgrading Belmopan’s Infrastructure Waiting Sheds - Shuttle Buses - Paved Streets

Waiting Shed near Atlantic Bank, Mountain View Area Shuttle Vans in the Belmopan Market Area Continued from Page 8 tional images permanently dis- for shuttle owners to purchase The Council is also en- City, in conjunction with the played on the waiting sheds. their vans and provide the very af- deavoring to have directories establishment of shuttle bus One of the first fordable rates which residents and and maps set up at key locations services, which provide valu- businesses to get involved visitors, especially students, are such as the bus terminal, to pro- able and affordable transporta- with the project was Westrac now enjoying in the Capital City, vide valuable direction and infor- tion for residents and visitors Belmopan which sponsored a flat rate of $1.50 for person, fur- mation particularly for visitors as they move back and forth the construction of a waiting ther reduced to $1.00 for students. moving around the Capital City. from home to work and back, shed near the Western Region- The business Another new development, doing business, shopping, vis- al Hospital. Since then, other community has also assisted in also under the auspices of the Be- iting the hospital and other im- businesses and corporations aesthetic projects such as the re- lize City Council, is the introduc- portant public and private in- whose support have been en- painting of the roundabout and tion of the new internationally-rec- stitutions and establishments; listed include Special Effects, its artistic monument at the en- ognized Drivers License to be and, of course, meeting the Gold Mart, Development Fi- trance of the City, with an adja- issued in Belmopan, which is ex-

Waiting Shed in Front of The Mall (Supermarket) Waiting Shed at Hummingbird Highway Intersection essential need for the afford- nance Corporation, Builders cent waiting shed at the junction pected to be unveiled very shortly. able movement of students Hardware, Atlantic Bank Ltd, with the Hummingbird High- Indeed, the Old Capital, from home to school and back. Buca Services, Sol Belize Ltd, way, the construction of which Belize City is undergoing a revo- The construction Gallardo Services Ltd, Elite Se- was also sponsored by mem- lutionary renewal, and maximum of waiting sheds throughout curity Ltd and The Mall. These bers of the business community. respect is due to its young and the Capital City is the prod- businesses and corporations must Another project energetic Mayor, Darrel Bradley. uct of a fruitful and effective be applauded, and others are cer- which should soon be unfold- But in the new Capital, Belmo- collaboration between the tainly encouraged to do likewise. ing is one which will see the de- pan City, major transformation is City Council and the Belmo- In the case of the velopment and modernization also underway under the leader- pan Business Community. The Development Finance Corpo- of parks throughout the Capital ship of the steady and seasoned cost of construction is being ration (DFC), that government- City, again to be executed with Mayor Simeon Lopez and the met mainly by the business- owned institution has also been the support of the business com- Belmopan City Council, flying es, which in turn benefit from very instrumental in providing munity; this project being spear- almost beneath the radar, but the advertising and promo- financing, at concessionary rates, headed by Councilor Ana Guy. nevertheless getting things done.

Roundabout at the entrance of Belmopan City Waiting Shed near Our Lady of Guadeloupe Primary School Page 10 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 At Long Last!

Potablen Wednesday, Water Finally Coming to Belize Riverlize Water ServicesValley Limited April 24, (BWSL), Alberto August, who 2013, Hon. gave the vote of thanks, praised Edmund Prime Minister Hon. Dean Bar- Castro,O Area Representative for row and his Government for Belize Rural North, along with implementing the project that Hon. Godwin Hulse, Minister will fulfill a long-held dream of of Rural Development, and villagers in Belize River Valley. Chairman of the Belize Water He also thanked the Area Rep- Services Limited (BWSL), resentative who he said always remained steadfast in lobbying Alberto August, broke ground for the project. And he thanked for a $7.8 Million water project the villagers for their support, in the Belize River Valley. as well as the management and The project will see some staff of BWSL for their work. 550 families in nine villages in In concluding, August the area benefit from safe, po- urged the contractor to execute table water supplied by BWSL. the project to the best of his abil- Work has commenced immedi- ity so that the people of the nine ately on the project, and with- Breaking ground for the Belize River Valley Water Project communities of Belize River Val- in 90 days Scotland Half Moon ley can begin to enjoy safe, pota- should become the first village Hon Edmund Castro that for years the previous PUP ble and reliable drinking water. to be supplied with water. As explained that the project has Government and Area Repre- the project progresses along the been one he has long been lob- sentative had been promising river valley, the other villages bying for, and he expressed the people that water would (Information and will be hooked up to the sys- gratitude that finally his -con come to the area, but those Photos Courtesy of tem. The project will be com- stituents will be able to bene- promises never materialized. Alfonso Noble, pleted in December of this year. fit from water supply. He said The Chairman of Be- Editor of the Guardian) CEO and Commander Complete Course for Senior Officials in Republic of China on Taiwan

Colonel George Lovell receives gift fromVice Minister of Commander Jones receives certificate from Vice Minister of National Security Andrew Nien-Dzu Yang National Security Andrew Nien-Dzu Yang CEO in the Ministry cials, both military and civilian. Police matters, but knowledge At the closing/gradu- of National Security, Colo- The participants were educated was also imparted on a wide ation ceremonies, certificates nel (Ret.) George Lovell and on a wide range of issues and range of non-security topics, in- were presented by Taiwan’s Commander of the Belize De- challenges that Taiwan faces, cluding the Economy, Industry, Vice Minister of National Se- fence Force, Brigadier General with a view to explore how those International Cooperation and curity, Andrew Nien-Dzu Yang. David Jones have both com- experiences and the response to Exchange, both Technical and Besides Belize, there pleted a three-week Nation- them could be translated, ad- Educational as well as Cultural. were participants from a number al Development Course in the opted and applied to the issues There was insightful and of nations in the Caribbean, Eu- Republic of China on Taiwan. and challenges confronting de- beneficial interaction and dia- rope , Asia and the Oceania area. The course, which ran veloping nations such as Belize. logue among participants and CEO Lovell and Com- from April 1 to 19, 2013, was for There was extensive and mean- lecturers who included a num- mander Jones returned home senior level Government offi- ingful exchange on Military and ber of outstanding professors. to Belize earlier this week. Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 11 Caribbean Disaster Managers Converge in Belize Two-Day Planning Session Conducted at Radisson Fort George Hotel ning enhancement. How we are going to move in all of these changes that are happening? We looked at communication systems and that sort of thing; the World is a changing place. You know, couple years ago, we sent a mail and we would hope you got it, and then from there we sent you a ‘telex’, and then we started sending you a fax; and then we got cell-phone; and now, we have face-time. So we are going up; so communication is changing, and how we inter- act and communicate with each other. In between all of that, a myriad of smaller issues; so fun- The Two-Day Planning Session at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City damentally, that is where we are and what we have been doing.” two-day ses- meeting where you have all the It looked at also building capac- Hon. Godwin Hulse sion was national coordinators coming ity for response. So, going back added: “One of the biggest conduct- together from the various to your question about the hur- challenges, of course, is always ed in Belize countries in the Caribbean to be ricane season, strategically we one that we are always familiar on AprilA 17 and 18, 2003 by the able to sync our talks regarding are looking at how we are going with, and I’m putting it on the Technical Advisory Committee how we are going to continue to be supporting at country lev- table; it is funding. So how do of the Caribbean Disaster Emer- to manage and mitigate any el, but also at regional level, to you keep paying for the agency gency Management Agency disasters pending.” mobilize the kind of support ex- to maintain its high technical (CDEMA). It’s a committee that At the close of the two- ternal of countries who are im- staff, etc; people sitting in as is made up of National Disaster day session, CDEMA’s Executive pacted if they call on CDEMA so the C.E.O? They are profession- Coordinators from the 18 mem- Director, Ronald Jackson, com- to do.” al people who command good bers states of the Caribbean and mented: “The strategic direction Belize’s National Emer- facilities. Therefore you can’t participating regional bodies. doesn’t only focus on the level gency Minister Godwin Hulse have people there that you are The purpose of the two-day ses- of readiness for the hurricane summarized: “Some of the struggling to pay; you won’t get sion was to formulate a five-year season, but the documents that highlights coming out of to- the best work done. And so, the regional strategic plan for the were observed, endorsed, re- day’s meeting were, still on- problem that we have across the period 2013-2018. viewed and commented on real- going as you know, but there’s region is always funding. All Speaking with the local ly focused on a number of areas the strategic direction that was of our countries are struggling media at the start of the two day including the capacity strength- endorsed. That is where we are under budgetary constraints; session, the Executive Director ening for countries; noting that going from 2013 to 2018; and so and so, how do we continue to of CDEMA stated, “Well I think countries are the ones that are there was a tremendous amount maintain these organizations that one of the first challenges impacted—they are the first of discussion there that was en- that we need? Other challenges we face is changing the culture line of response. And so one of dorsed; and so, that now goes we face of course are at the local of our people to understand that the things that we are doing at up to council. The country’s levels; how we keep funding our disaster risk is a development CDEMA is mobilizing resources support program was examined local institutions to ensure that issue. It is not simply a response towards improving the capacity and supported. A country sup- the personnel there have the issue. With that said, we also of our offices, our NEMOs, our port program means for exam- capacity to do the work that we need to look at the collective national disaster organizations, ple; What will Belize get? What require.” capacity of our region to deal as they are called in different the other agencies will get? That The two day session was with the requirements for countries, to be able to deal was also discussed; and then, held at the Radisson the Fort responding to catastrophic with that first-line of response. of course, the operational plan- George Hotel in Belize City. events, and I think what we are trying to do as an organization is to link development, the macro-economic framework of countries, to this disaster resilience issue. I think if we can show clearly the relationship between the development, economic prosperity, which all our countries are now striving to achieve, then we can perhaps influence a little bit of the politics.” For his part, Belize’s Minister of National Emergency Management, Hon. Godwin Hulse said, “The whole idea is to be able to work through the various issues which will be coming up at the council’s meeting sometime towards the end of May, early June. Therefore, generally, this is a Hon. Godwin Hulse and Disaster Managers from across the Caribbean following the Two-Day Session Page 12 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013

Over 25 Attend Prosecutors Course

Senior Superintendent Miguel Guzman Superintendent Lynden Flowers Police National Director of Training Commandant, National Police Training Academy n order to improve It covers the basic pros- the effectiveness of ecution; introduction to prose- the Police Depart- cution, as well as formulating ment and other law charges, and presenting a case in enforcementI agencies in Belize, court, all the process that comes a Prosecutors’ Course is being with that; how to, and what is conducted at the National Police needed in a report, when you are Training Academy in Belmopan. presenting; How to brief your Speaking with the Gov- witness or your police officers ernment Press Office, Superin- who will be witnesses in Court. tendent Flowers of the National A course like this is very Police Training Academy said: important for our Police and the “This morning we started different agencies that are taking a two-week prosecutor develop- perpetrators or alleged perpetra- ment training course for mem- tors or persons who you suspect bers of the Police Department; to have committed a crime or that is from the ranks of corporal an offence to be able to proper- and sergeants; and we also invit- ly present that case in Court. It ed members from the Fisheries is very timely because a lot of Department, as well as Belize the different organizations, we City Municipal Traffic, personnel Some of the 25 plus participants in the Prosecutors Course see more and more people are who deal with court procedures. taking persons into court. Also

Inspector Eusebio Lanza presenting first lecture on Monday Some more participants in the Prosecutor’s Course Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 13

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Officer in Charge of the Police Training Support Unit, Sergeant John Moriera of the National Police Academy Inspector Eusebio Lanza presenting first lecture on Monday Chairing the Opening Ceremony on Monday a component of this course will of topics, including Judicial assist these corporals and ser- Procedures, Interpretation of geants for internal presentation Statutes, Common Law, the of case against Police Officers Evidence Act and Handling of who are charged for one offence Evidence, Case File Analysis or the other in our Tribunal. and Criminal Court Procedures. So, it is a prosecutor/pre- Among the facilitators senters course for law enforce- and presenters are a number ment people in various areas.” of public and private attor- The two-week training neys, as well as magistrates. course started today this past The course is being co- Monday, April 22, 2013 and con- ordinated by National Police cludes on Friday, May 3, 2013. Director of Training, Senior Su- The Course is being at- perintendent Miguel Guzman; tended by over 25 persons from Commandant of the National various branches of the Police Police Training Academy, Su- Department and other law en- perintendent Lynden Flowers; forcement agencies, including Chief Inspector of the Train- the Fisheries Department and ing Academy, Inspector Gerald Municipal Traffic. Combining Jones; and Officer in Charge theory and practical training, Officer Francine Solano in the front (left) interacting with the lecturer of the Police Training Support the course covers a wide range Unit, Inspector Eusebio Lanza.

Co-ordinators and presenters, Inspector Eusebio Lanza, A full room of Participants at the Prosecutors’ Course Superintendent Lynden Flowers and Inspector Gerald Jones Page 14 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 John Saldivar Basketball Classic Inter-Site Tournament Organized by Belmopan Basketball Association

One of the games of the John Saldivar Basketball Tournament being played at the Hill Top Sporting Facility in Belmopan Contributed by Aldo Manzanero The second game between the clock. That almost cost Po- could not compete with Police Site 7 and Police Housing Area lice Housing Area the game. With Housing Area, as the overtime saw a back and forth battle that the game tied, Site 7 choked and period ended with Police Hous- he John Saldivar led to a fourth-quarter, last min- missed the two free throws, where ing Area winning by 10 points. Basketball Clas- ute error. Kalim Webster of Po- one would have probably won Again, thanks for the sic is an In- lice Housing Area fouled a Site them the game. In overtime, the support, and we at the BBA ter-site Compe- 7 Player in the back court, in a mentally diminished Site 7 team, look forward to a prosper- tition managedT by the Belmopan tied game with five seconds on led by Jarrell “Bird” Velasquez, ous working relationship. Basketball Association on behalf of, and with the gracious sup- port of the Hon. John Saldivar. The Tournament is unique in that it not only divides players John Saldivar Basketball by geographical zones. Also it serves as a bridge between Bas- ketball generations as teams must be comprised of senior players, over 35 players and under 18 Classic 2013 players. This unique format al- lows for the transfer of basket- Hilltop Basketball Court ball knowledge from older gen- erations to younger generations. The tournament has six teams, those being: The New REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Site Falcons, Site 7, Tiger Town, Police Housing Areas, Picci- Date Time Game# Game Home Team Visitor Team ni Extension/Cohune Walk and Roaring Creek Christ for Life. Thursday 18th April 06:30 PM 1 1 New Site Falcons Roaring Creek Christ 4 Life These teams will play for Thursday 18th April 07:30 PM 2 2 Site 7 Police Housing Areas a chance to represent Belmopan in a tournament to be held ei- Tuesday 23rd April 06:30 PM 3 1 Picini Extension Roaring Creek Christ 4 Life ther in Guatemala or Mexico, Tuesday 23rd April 07:30 PM 4 2 New Site Falcons Tiger Town extra incentive, in addition to the bragging rights as to who is the neighborhood with the best Thursday 25th April 06:30 PM 5 1 Police Housing Areas Tiger Town basketball players in Belmopan. Thursday 25th April 07:30 PM 6 2 Picini Extension Site 7 On Opening Night, the Tournament was graced with the Tuesday 30th April 06:30 PM 7 1 Roaring Creek Christ 4 Life Tiger Town presence of the Honorable John Tuesday 30th April 07:30 PM 8 2 Police Housing Areas Picini Extension Saldivar. The Minister gave an in- spirational speech, asking for fair play and cementing his already Thursday 2nd May 06:30 PM 9 1 Site 7 Roaring Creek Christ 4 Life well-known commitment and sup- Thursday 2nd May 07:30 PM 10 2 Picini Extension New Site Falcons port for the sport of Basketball. The night opened with Tuesday 7th May 06:30 PM 11 1 Tiger Town Site 7 Roaring Creek Christ for Life playing New Site Falcons. Roar- Tuesday 7th May 07:30 PM 12 2 Roaring Creek Christ 4 Life Police Housing Areas ing Creek Christ for Life lead for the majority of the game, but Thursday 9th May 06:30 PM 13 1 New Site Falcons Site 7 in the third and fourth quarters, Thursday 9th May 07:30 PM 14 2 Tiger Town Picini Extension New Site Falcons gathered mo- mentum, while Christ for Life ran out of steam, losing 47 to 57. Tuesday 14th May 06:30 PM 15 1 Police Housing Areas New Site Falcons Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 15 LeBron James and Kevin Durant: The Rematch that Everybody Wants to See By Ben Golliver jumpers at all costs against the more deliberate Knicks, who t took all of six hours turn to Anthony and a host of Sunday night to quality shooters to keep pace. reaffirm a sentiment Neither team will blow your that spent the socks off defensively, but both last sixI months germinating: are respectable enough to make Anything less than a rematch it tough for their opponents. of the 2012 Finals between the One little postscript: Heat and Thunder will be a For those who are sick of all the disappointment. It won’t be a knee injuries that have plagued disaster if one — or even both the NBA this season, a Den- — of the league’s top-two teams ver/N.Y. final would be a nice stumbles on the way to the reward for two teams that were sequel, but it will be a letdown. without key players (Danilo Heat-Thunder II is the Gallinari, Amar’e Stoudemire rare scenario in which virtual- and Iman Shumpert) because ly all angles of analysis lead to Miami Heat’s LeBron James and Oklahoma Thunder’s Kevin Durant of knee injuries this season. the same conclusion. Want to A second postscript: If see the best players? LeBron amples. The point is, we’re over- can unseat the Heat without the Warriors plan to score 131 James and Kevin Durant are No. due for the added intensity that damaging the television ratings points every night, as they did in 1 and No. 2 again this season. comes with a second chance. beyond repair, it’s the Knicks, a Game 2 win in Denver, please Want to see the best teams? So what if Heat/Thun- who have star power, a potent forget that you read the last The Heat had the league’s best der doesn’t materialize? offense and personality to spare. three paragraphs and replace regular-season record and the Here are four workable alter- What Carmelo Antho- Denver with Golden State in this Thunder finished second, while natives for the 2013 Finals. ny and J.R. Smith lack in over- hypothetical. An all small-ball, Oklahoma City posted the best all ability, compared to James Heat/Clippers bombs-away Finals with An- margin of victory and Miami and Wade, they make up for in thony on one side and Stephen ranked second. Love offense? Heat-Clippers is the only sheer unpredictability and com- Curry on the other would be in- Miami was first, Oklahoma City match-up that could really rival plete self-confidence. One or credibly watchable. Who could second. Love defense? Both Heat/Thunder from a pure en- both could go off for 40 points forget Curry’s 54 points in Madi- teams finished in the top seven. tertainment value standpoint. or more in a Finals game and son Square Garden in February? Are you an athleticism The bevy of talent is obvious, it wouldn’t be the least bit sur- junkie? See: James, Durant, but the predominant storyline prising. Importantly, it’s going Spurs/Pacers Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, would be whether Chris Paul, to take an offense that can score If you’ve made it this far Russell Westbrook and Serge regarded as one of the league’s in volume, and from a variety into a hypothetical rundown of Ibaka, to name just six. Prefer best players for years, could cap- of sources, to keep up with the matchups that can’t take place outrageous? It doesn’t get cra- ture his first title and elevate his Heat and the Thunder in the for nearly two months, you’re zier than Chris “The Birdman” all-time status a few notches. playoffs. New York happens the type of basketball enthusi- Andersen. All about work- CP3 will soon turn 28 and he to boast Anthony, the league’s ast who won’t vomit at the idea manlike play? Enjoy a little has just two career playoff-series leading scorer, and the No. 3 of- of the “boring” Spurs versus the Nick Collison. Do you like old victories, although the Clippers fense, making it the ideal candi- “ugly” Pacers for all the mar- people, or at least like it when have jumped to a 2-0 series lead date. The Thunder and Knicks bles. This would be the ultimate old people are around to make over the Grizzlies this year. A Fi- split the season series and New “Beauty is in the eye of the be- you feel younger? Boom: Ju- nals appearance, even if ended York’s 125-120 road win in early holder” Finals: You either get wan Howard and Derek Fish- abruptly by James’ Heat (Miami April was one of the most en- why Tony Parker is special, why er. Need a touch of poten- and the Clippers split the season tertaining games of the season. it’s damn near impossible that tial upside? Scope out Reggie series 1-1), would bolster Paul’s Nuggets/Knicks Tim Duncan can still play at the Jackson, who just turned 23. reputation that much more. level that he does, why Indiana’s Rematches bring an Subplots would in- Mandatory disclaimer: If overall effort level on defense is added measure of drama, if clude: Eric Bledsoe, meet the both the Heat and the Thunder so remarkable and why David only because they boil down world; L.A.’s depth against the can’t advance to the Finals, the West is one of the game’s best the “It’s harder to stay on top Big Three approach; transition loud whining about the result- unsung players, or you don’t. than get on top” cliche to its pandemonium any time there’s ing matchups could very well For the Pacers, a Finals purest form. Is it really possi- a turnover; Ryan Hollins and drown out whoever’s left stand- victory would catapult Paul ble to imagine two human be- “Birdman” being in the same ing. Personally, Nuggets/Knicks George into “household-name” ings working harder to unseat place at the same time, virtu- would represent the tastiest fare, territory and justify their 2012 James and company than Du- ally guaranteeing some sort of with the 2011 blockbuster trade trade of the draft rights to rant and Westbrook? Not at all. altercation; and DeAndre Jor- that sent Anthony from Denver Kawhi Leonard for George Hill, There’s the history fac- dan potentially taking over Nick to New York hanging over the a move that could very well tor to consider, too. Rematches Anderson’s spot as the most fa- entire affair. Even though the wind up haunting them over just haven’t happened very of- mous free-throw misser in NBA Nuggets don’t exactly skimp on the next five to 10 years. For the ten recently. Not since Michael history. There’s a lot to like here. the salaries, this would wind up Spurs, a Finals victory would Jordan’s Bulls defeated the Jazz being framed as a “star-driven Thunder/Knicks make Duncan and coach Gregg in 1997 (Flu Game) and 1998 vs. star-less, mega-market vs. Popovich that much more im- (Bryon Russell Game) have the The Heat’s 27-game win- smallish market” face-off that mortal. More important, it same two teams faced each oth- ning streak and absolutely dom- would stir up plenty of feelings. would make Tracy McGrady, er in consecutive Finals. You inant play during the second Basketball-wise, we’d get heretofore a postseason loser have to go back to the Lakers’ half of the regular season makes to see two excellent offenses with of losers, an NBA champion. series against the Pistons (1988 it difficult to conceive of a Finals two clearly contrasting styles: (Reprinted from Sports and 1989) and the Celtics (1984 without them. 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he Senator, Hon- management in his/her country. ourable Lisel Minister Alamilla earned TAlamilla, Minister a Master’s Degree in Conser- of Forestry, Fisheries and Sus- vation Social Science from the tainable Development for Be- Idaho College of Natural Re- lize, has been honoured by the sources in 1995. She was one University of Idaho’s College of 15 students from Central of Natural Resources (CNR), America who participated in as the winner of its “2013 Inter- the university’s Regional Office national Alumni Achievement of Central American Program, Award”. She was presented with (ROCAP) Scholars program. the award at a banquet honor- CNR has been training ing outstanding CNR alumni natural resources managers for and students in Moscow, Ida- more than 100 years. The col- ho, on Thursday, April 18, 2013. lege is composed of three de- Minister Alamilla was partments: Conservation Social nominated for this award due to Science; Fish and Wildlife Sci- her outstanding achievements, ences; and Forest, Rangeland, including her appointment as and Fire Sciences. It offers eight a minister in Belize’s Cabinet, undergraduate degree pro- her selection as winner of the grams, three master’s degree 2012 Whitley Award for Na- options and a doctoral program. ture and her selection as win- Award-winning alumni, ner of the 2010 Marsh Award such as Minister Alamilla, chal- for Conservation Leadership. Hon. Liselle Alamilla lenge future generations of nat- Each year the CNR Lead- ural resource managers and sci- ership Team convenes to nomi- Award is given to an alumnus tion and international service entists and inspire them to apply nate six distinguished college who has a career in some aspect of in natural resources, and who their knowledge to address the alumni for awards. The Inter- natural resources, whose career is recognized as having made a real-world natural resource national Alumni Achievement exemplifies a record of distinc- difference in natural resource issues that face the planet. Contracts Signed to Begin Road Project In Santa Elena - San Ignacio Area

Minister of Works, Honourable Rene Montero and his CEO, Errol Gentle at the Signing Ceremony with Contractors for the Project

In a brief cere- funded by the Caribbean De- ployment to the area. The Montero, Chief Executive mony held on Monday, April velopment Bank (CDB) and works are expected to be com- Officer in the Ministry, Mr. 22, 2013, at the Ministry of the Government of Belize, pleted in eighteen months. Errol Gentle, and represen- Works and Transport Con- was awarded to Norman Re- Present for the cere- tatives from A & N Construc- ference Room, contracts were imer of A & N Construction. mony were Minister of Trans- tion and Becker International signed for Lot 4 of the 4th The Ministry of Works will port and Works, Hon. Rene Road Project to begin works be assisted by supervision on the Santa Elena/San Ig- consultants, Becker Interna- nacio Bypass Project, which tional Consultants Limited. includes the upgrading of In addition to the aes- Capital Weekly Joseph Andrews Drive in San thetic and infrastructural Ignacio up to its intersection improvements, the BZD $5 From the Heart of the Nation with the Benque Viejo Road. Million project will bring The project, which is economic benefits and em- To the Soul of the People Major Works in the Capital

Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 19 Southern Zone Again Lowest levels of Crime in March of 2013

Senior Superintendent of Police Robert Mariano receiving certificate Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie Chairing the meeting of zone, from Hon. Saldivar for best performing formation (Dangriga) formation and branch commanders from around the Country ast Wednes- day, April 17, 2013, Minister of National Security,L Hon. John Saldivar Award and a Cheque of $1,000presented to Senior a Certificate Superin of- tendent Robert Mariano, who heads the Southern

Commanding the Dangri- gaZone Formation, and is also which the Officer forms part of the Southern Zone. The Cheque of $1,000 is for the best performance by the Southern Zone, and Commanders of Zones, Formations and Branches from around the Country in their Regular Monthly Meeting in which they must report on their performance in their respective areas

for the best performance the Certificate of Award is by the Dangriga Formation in the Month of March. This is the second consecutive month that the Southern Zone has had the lowest level of major crimes in the Country. The Minister made the presentation at the start of his monthly meet- ing with zone and branch commanders held at the Police Training Academy in Belmopan this afternoon. The meeting was Senior Superintendent of Police Robert Mariano receiving certificate from Hon. Saldivar for chaired by Commissioner Best Performing Zone ( Southern Region); Commissioner Allen Whylie on the right of Police Allen Whylie. Page 20 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 Belize Welcomed Home Her Very Own Yoga Master, Yogi Charu!

By Rondine Twist tations. The readings, the med- in poses and yogic cleanses. (a.k.a. YogaTwist) itation techniques, breathing Yogi Charu himself is an excel- exercises and the physical yoga lent Yoga Guru. He knows so poses gave me the mind, body much, and yet, he is a humble, elize recent- and soul completeness I need- friendly and extremely down- ly welcomed ed at a pivotal point in my life. to-earth. His sense of humor is home one of As a social scientist, I amazing and he his entire life’s her very own, have observed that now more story is truly inspirational.” internationallyB acclaimed than ever human beings are Tyfara Andazi Panton yoga master, Yogi Charu! suffering from a void, an emp- (entertainer, entrepreneur, The 37 year old yoga tiness which cannot be filled and part owner of “Flavaz Ent.”, practitioner and teacher, Yogi by richest or wealth but rath- a Belizean production compa- Yogi Charu Charu, was born in Belize City er inner peace. The physical ny) said: “Yogi Charu is sim- and grew up on Prince Street. to his usual fees; and he ac- and psychological illnesses ply inspiring! I knew him for a He was first introduced to yoga cepts payment installments, plaguing our population have short time when we were grow- at age 15 through his classmate and even grants scholarships a one word cure -simplicity. ing up in Belize and met up and lifelong friend, Alexander for those who sincerely want As human beings we with him again some years ago Aguet. By age 16, determined to participate but do not have need to focus on what is im- while I was living in NY when to deepen his yoga practice and the requisite funds. Upon portant and needed, although he moved from Australia to NY. his understand of life through completion, successful par- some factors may vary from Though I had been ex- the science and philosophy ticipants in Charu’s program person to person the common posed to the practice of Yoga for of yoga; the young Belizean will be certified yoga teachers. factor, the one constant yet some time, I feel like I had nev- set off on a journey that took Yoga teacher training overlooked thing is breath - er had a real Yoga experience him to places like California, students in Charu’s first co- which is life. As Charu would until I took one of the classes Hawaii, India, Hong Kong, hort here in Belize include say, “focus on the breath; he was teaching in NYC. … it Japan, Australia, Germany, educators, entertainers, en- clear the mind, still the body.” wasn’t until I took a class with Poland, Sweden, several coun- trepreneurs, and health fit- Ashanti Garcia (dancer, Yogi Charu that Yoga felt like tries in Africa, and New York ness professionals, among yoga teacher and owner/oper- more than just exercise to me. where he currently resides. others. Here is what a couple ator of the Fitness, Health & I am inspired by the More than 20 years after way that Yogi Charu dedicated leaving Belize; after years of himself to his Yoga journey at a studying yoga and meditation time when this type of practice with adept yogis, after living was not only unfamiliar in Be- as an ascetic yogi in the Hima- lize but was viewed as “crazy” layas, after years of teaching even. … In times like these in yoga around the world, after our intimate Belize where many making a name for himself have seemed to simply lost an as an authentic yoga mas- appreciation for human life ter; Yogi Charu has returned and humanity itself, spreading home to Belize to share his the Yoga practice which teach- knowledge of yoga with us. es discipline, appreciation for Over the Easter break, all living things and even just Charu and a cohort of 7 yoga an ease of tension can only students met at his cousin’s be beneficial to our society house in Buttonwood Bay for and I look forward to being a the first of a three part yoga part of Yogi Charu’s mission.” teacher training program. Indeed all of us here in The program operates under Belize who love and practice the name “Belize Yoga Insti- yoga should offer our prais- tute” and offers a 200 hour es to Yogi Charu for return- certification in yoga teacher ing home with a wealth of training that is recognized knowledge to implant here. by Yoga Alliance, the globally Of course, we cannot recognized professional asso- forget that other Belizean Yogi Charu ciation that promotes stan- natives have returned home dards for yoga training. The of the participants said about Wellness Studio) said: “The after years of yoga training studies cover the theories and their teacher, Yogi Charu: 200 Hour, 10 Month Profes- abroad, and have made sub- practices for teaching classi- Aloma Avilez Hall sional Yoga Teacher Training stantial efforts to embed yoga cal hatha yoga, and consist (head of social science de- by Yogi Charu has been ex- into Belizean society. For ex- of written material as well as partment at Wesley College, tremely informative so far. ample, Dr. Orlando Pelayo (in practical exercises. There are adjunct lecturer University of Even though I’ve only been in Belize City), Dorman Baltizar three incremental sessions Belize and St. John’s College training with him for a little (in Hopkins), and yours truly built into the program, each Junior College, Co-proprietor over a week, I’ve learned so (in Belmopan); as well as ex- last approximately one week, of Pyramids Architecture and much new and exciting infor- pats like Kate Devine (in San with two 3-hour class each Design) said: “Words cannot mation about yoga, including Ignacio) and Agnes Balawe- morning and evening. Charu explain my first segment of the an in-depth history of this an- jder-Busch (in Placencia); offers the yoga teacher train- Yoga teacher training experi- cient science and art, various along with others, we have all ing program here in Belize at ence. I expected it to be great, different techniques for teach- reduced rates in comparison but it surpassed all my expec- ing breath-work, adjustments Continued on Page 21 Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 21 Belize Welcomed Home Her Very Own Yoga Master, Yogi Charu!

Continued from Page 20 of all the beauties and won- his students have come from all demographic backgrounds, done our part to varying de- ders of his motherland. Like religious denominations, grees to share our knowledge a tourist in his own country, and socio-economic sectors; of yoga within our local com- Charu marveled that in this from the royal family of Hong munities. Now we should be one little country, we have Kong and celebrities like Ni- glad that a master like Yogi so many beautiful beaches, cole Kidman to kids in the Charu has joined our ranks, mountains, rain forests, riv- slums of Kenya and Uganda. and has come to bring more ers, creeks, caves, cayes, and Charu lives In New awareness to the practice of of course our beautiful barri- York, on the Upper West Side yoga, to share his expertise, er reef and the Caribbean Sea; of Manhattan with his wife, and to train others in the an- not to mention the myriad of Yvonne Borree, a former prima cient science of mind body sites and activities that are as Tyfara Andazi Panton ballerina with the world-re- soul harmony that we call diverse as they are unique to nowned New York City Bal- yoga. Indeed, Belize’s yoga our Jewel. Likewise, upon his their own studios; while oth- let. He teaches at Pure Yoga, students and practitioners return home Charu reflected ers may not teach at all, but which is New York’s most alike have welcomed Yogi positively on the cultural di- will benefit from the training. posh yoga school, where New Charu home with open arms. versity of Belize, as is evident Charu envisions that yoga can York’s elite yoga practitioners Yogi Charu’s birth in his own racial makeup, be of great benefit to Belize. pay premium membership name is Charles Lewis. Be- being a mixture of Garifuna, He hopes to use yoga to create fees. Charu also co-directs fore he left Belize at age 16, Creole and East Indian (or as an awareness of health and we say in Creole, “Coolie”). holistic wellbeing to cure per- the yoga teacher training pro- young Charu was living with gram and directs the med- his paternal relatives. He had Although he has trav- vasive illnesses in our society eled the world, Charu is truly such as diabetes and obesi- itation training program at dropped out of Belize Tech- Pure Yoga. He also teaches nical College where he was a in awe of the wonders and di- ty. Likewise, Charu is certain versity of his homeland. Thus, that we can help to reverse the yoga at the “Savitri Yoga Shal” top student excelling in a tri- which he established; and ple major of Biology, Chemis- he decided that in addition to rampant crime and violence offering yoga training to Be- in Belize by teaching medita- Charu even offered free yoga try, and Math. Charu lovingly class in Harlem once a week recalls one of his high school lizeans; he will invite others tion to children in the affected to come to Belize to practice inner city areas. Ultimately, to benefit those who could teachers, Mrs. Andrewin, who not otherwise afford yoga. tried to encourage him to yoga and explore our beautiful Charu hopes to generate an country. Charu already con- interest in yoga that will span Going forward, Yogi stay in school. However, the Charu plans to continue lead- young yogi knew that he had ducts tours to India and Nepal from the upper echelons of through his company “Beau- our society to the lowest lev- ing yoga retreats and tours to to travel abroad for proper India and Nepal, and now to training in the science of yoga. tiful Moon Tours”, and he re- els, from the elderly down to cently created a program for the children, for Belizean, Belize. He will continue to In those days when teach private and group yoga yoga was just developing in lessons, and conduct yoga popularity in the West, it was workshops and teacher train- a rare chance for a young- ing programs worldwide, and ster in Belize to come across also here at home in our Jewel. books like “The Bhagavad Charu also plans to continue Gita”, “The Science of Self Re- to train yoga teachers abroad alization”, and “Chant and Be and here in Belize, including Happy”. These books touched specialized training in yoga the core of his being and fur- for children and the elderly, ther spurred his interest in and pre and post natal yoga. yoga; but he would need to He hopes to open a chain of go abroad for further studies. yoga studios here in Belize. Determined, Charu worked Yogi Charu’s next vis- for his air passage to Los An- it home is scheduled for geles, where he would take up August when he will con- residency with the Krishna duct the second session of Society in a work/study pro- his teacher training pro- gram. Young Charu recalls gram. I trust that our Beliz- Ashanti Garcia that he was so determined; ean yoga master will receive even as a high school dropout tours of Belize, which he in- expats, and tourists alike. an even warmer welcome with no ties to Los Angeles, tends to commence this year. Charu describes yoga as upon his next return home. he somehow managed to get In addition to the tours a “nonsectarian evolution of In the meantime, any- a US visa by securing a rec- and his yoga teacher program, consciousness”; and explains one interested in contact- ommendation from national Yogi Charu hopes to open a that as spiritual beings, yoga ing Yogi Charu can find him hero, Phillip S.W. Goldson. yoga studio in Belize City and can help us to raise our level of at: yogicharu.org, or on Having pursued his eventually expand to oth- consciousness. Over the years facebook. passion, now a yoga master, er parts of the country. He Charu returned home in Sep- hopes that some of the new tember of last year after his fa- yoga teachers who come out Read Capital Weekly Online ther (retired police officer Vic- of his teacher training pro- tor Lewis) suffered a stroke. gram would teach at his stu- In Living Colour at: Upon his return the Belizean dio; but he expects that oth- belizenews.com/CapitalWeekly yoga master was reminded ers will teach elsewhere, or at Page 22 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013 Belmopan Kids and Youth Cup 2013 (Organized by Belmopan Football League)

Eddy Valencia & Naim Wilson Valencia - Henry Leonardo, Adrian Cal, Brian Castillo & Jamal Tejeda, YWAM Roaring Creek Manchester United - San Martin

Week 4 Youth Cup 2013 Manchester United - Naim Wilson - 72 min Celtic - Las Flores San Martin = 05 Result Belmopan City Eddy Valencia - 74 min Sunday 21/04/2013 Council Youth Cup - Henry Leonardo - 26 Belmopan City Coun- 1: 00 pm Barcelona - Site 2013 min cil Week 5 Schedule 7 vs New Castle - Sunday 14/04/2013 Jamal Tejeda - 29 & 53 Salvapan2 Kids Cup 2013 min 12:00 pm Celtic - Las 2:30 pm AC Milian - Sal- Saturday 20/04/2013 Flores = 00 vs Adrian Cal - 42 min; Bri- vapan1 vs an Castellano - 51 min 1:00 pm Valencia - Chelsea - Maya Mopan Real Madrid - Mountain YWAM Roaring Creek vs = 00 4:00 pm Valencia - View YWAM Roaring Creek = Liverpool - Police Cadet 2:00 pm Real Madrid - 4:00 pm Chelsea - Maya 02 vs Mountain VIew = 00 vs 2:30 pm Manchester Mopan vs Inter Milan - Barcelona - Site7 = 00 City - Armenia vs Piccini

Belmopan City Coun- Armenia cil Week 5 Result Kids Cup 2013 2) Real Madrid - Moun- tain View 2) Manchester

United - San Martin Saturday 20/04/2013

Belmopan City Council 1:00 pm Valencia - Week 5 Schedule Youth YWAM Roaring Creek = Cup 2013 00 vs Liver Pool - Police Cadet = 00 12:00 pm Celtic - Las Flores vs Valencia - 2:30 pm Manchester City YWAM Roaring Creek - Armenia = 00 vs Celtic Justin Kalu & Tyzae Carr Barcelona - Site7 - Las Flores = 00 2:00 pm Chelsea - Maya 2:30 pm AC Milian - Advance to playoff Mopan vs Real Madrid - Sunday 21/04/2013 Salvapan 1 = 00 vs Real from Kids Cup 2013 Mountain View

1: 00 pm Barcelona - Site Madrid - Mountain View Group A Group B = 00 4:00 pm Manchester 7 = 02 vs New Castle - 1) Barcelona - Site7 1) United - San Martin vs Salvapan2 = 00 Manchester City - 4:00 pm Chelsea - Maya Barcelona - Site7 Tyzae Carr = 12 min Mopan = 00 vs Inter Mi- (Information and Photos provided by Justin Kalu = 39 min lan - Piccini = 00 Peter Alvarez, Chairman, Belmopan Football League) Sunday, April 28, 2013 Capital Weekly Page 23 Good Things Happening in Cayo Central Basketball Court Upgraded - Tournament Kicks Off - Contributed by Devin Garcia of Santa Elena, Cayo both bathrooms; hang metal tral Basketball Tournament. doors on all 3 structures, and He has provided 8 a metal window on the snack sets of brand new jersey to 8 shop; total renovation of the teams, all of which are from fence and installation of 2 new the Cayo Central Division.

This past weekend, through the commitment and the Rene Montero Basketball effort of the same Area Repre- Tournament kicked off in San- sentative, Hon. Rene Montero.

gates, the front which is a slide Along with these uniforms gate and the back a swing gate; came 10 brand new Spalding construction of a concrete basketballs, one for each team, drive-way at the entrance of and two official game balls. the court (we no longer have Hon. Montero is also

ta Elena. The tournament in The rehabilitation and itself is significant news, but upgrade included the installa- what is perhaps bigger news tion of 1500 watts light bulbs is that its is taking place on a on all posts; electrification of

to walk through mud and wa- sponsoring all the trophies, as ter when it rains); building of well as the monetary prizes. a brand new score-table and Hon. Rene Montero bench; filling of the entire yard, has worked, and is continu- both inside and out; paint- ing to work with the young

sporting facility, the Santa Ele- both bathrooms and the snack na Basketball Court on Carmen shop; connecting water supply Street, which has been great- to the court; installation of two ly rehabilitated and upgraded brand new toilets and sinks for

ing of the entire bleachers, people of his constituency to basketball court, bathrooms form a basketball sporting and snack shop; and provi- committee. Thanks to Hon. sion of garbage containers. Rene Montero and this UDP With this total up- Government, good things grade of the basketball court, are happening here in Cayo the Hon. Rene Montero is Central, and the community sponsoring the Cayo Cen- is happy and thankful for it. Page 24 Capital Weekly Sunday, April 28, 2013