Vol. 24 No. 22 Sunday, May 30, 2021 Page 2 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Chilling Message to Public Servants: “Dis da My [expletive] Govament Now!” By Shane D. Williams “Dis da my govament now.” govament now.” fires scores of Transport The video that caused They made an example of Dr. W h e n C h e b a t h i r e d Department employees on public outrage of Michel Manza first by removing him a “transition team” with no George Price Day without Chebat’s driver, Hamid Awe, from office then by tarnishing healthcare experience a couple cause, then goes on national verbally abusing police officers his reputation with allegations days after election to lucrative television to say that it is time attached to the San Ignacio of causing death by negligence. contracts in the Ministry of for his people to eat, that is them police station is only shocking The ease at which they took Health, that is them saying, “Dis saying, “Dis da my [expletive] to individuals not working in the down Dr. Manza emboldened da my [expletive] govament govament now.” public service of . Acts the Chebat regime to take down now.” When Chebat’s ministry When Jules Vasquez asked like Awe’s threat of termination anybody else. fired gatemen, drivers and Julius Espat if he really issued to the police officers have been When a senior finance maintenance staff at health 100 infrastructure contracts normalized by goons of this officer was transferred for facilities across the country without open tender and his PUP administration. “Dis da my challenging a questionable without cause, that is them response was “more”, that [expletive] govament now” is payment order for repairs to saying, “Dis da my [expletive] is them saying, “Dis da my this administration’s governing Minister Chebat’s personal govament now.” [expletive] govament now.” mantra and they have been true vehicle that is them saying, “Dis When public servants in When the Minister of Public to it. da my [expletive] govament Dangriga were transferred for Service mocks the union protest When Michel Chebat’s now.” When Chebat’s ministry raising concerns about a move saying they are wasting their political appointees removed a disregarded the recommendation from their current location time; when Dolores shuts down national hero like Dr. Marvin of a legitimate tendering process to a Zabaneh owned building social assistance programs to Manzanero from his Director of in order to choose Chebat’s condemned by health officials as “clean up the list”; when Mai Health Services office, put him relative over legitimate auto unsafe, that is them saying, “Dis facilitates illegal cattle trading; to sit down with the secretaries dealers as supplier of six vehicles da my [expletive] govament when at the instructions of and took away his assigned for over $350,000 that is them now.” public servants vehicle, that is them saying, saying, “Dis da my [expletive] When Rodwell Ferguson were locked out of their office at the Lands Department a day after election and roughed up by police; when Prime Minister FORMER BELMOPAN MAYOR Briceno said there are so many nepotistic appointments because KHALID BELISLE NAMED UDP SENATOR there is limited talent in Belize. Former Mayor of Belmopan, until Belisle completed his (b) of the Belize Constitution, that is them saying, “Dis da my Khalid Belisle is taking up his duties as Mayor. I hereby nominate Mr. Khalid [expletive] govament now.” new position as UDP Senator in The transition is now being Belisle to fill the seat that will Public officers across this the National Assembly. made as the Opposition Leader be left vacant by Senator Aldo country walk on egg shells As had been indicated wrote the Governor General on Salazar.” around the political operatives by Leader of the Opposition, Thursday, May 20 indicating, “In In announcing the transition, brought into the work place by Honorable Patrick Faber when accordance with Section 64(2) Hon. Patrick Faber remarked, “I this new administration. Many he initially named the party’s (e) of the Belize Constitution, once again take the opportunity are intimidated, psychologically three senators for the Thirteenth I hereby write to advise Your to thank Senator Aldo Salazar for and verbally abused at work. National Assembly, Senator Excellency to declare the seat of his outstanding work as Senator The only thing shocking about Aldo Salazar would have been Senator Aldo Salazar vacant. In and congratulate the incoming Hamid Awe’s behavior is that it holding the seat temporarily accordance with Section 61 (4) Senator Khalid Belisle.” was caught on video. The Guardian Protecting Freedom Rights Democracy

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Box 1898 Belize City, Belize Page 3 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Page 4 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 PUP crony back Contract officers in action with including PM’s sister contraband gas raping the public purse One of the old corrupt contraband goods which are The very minute the PUP untouched every single month. names of the PUP administration flooding into the country via the administration took office in Leslie is joined by the likes between 1998 and 2008 has informal Bullet tree crossing in November of last year, their of Graciana Briceño Nah. She is resurfaced once again in and out of Guatemala. cronies lined up to get cushy, the sister of the Prime Minister. blatant illegal activities. The This crossing has been high-paying contract jobs within In December of last year, the Enforcement arm of the Customs normalized by the PUP the new administration. Highest engaged Department conducted an administration which allows on the list of contract officers her services on a contractual basis operation early on Wednesday for the free flow of cattle out is Stuart Leslie, the Cabinet to serve as the Prime Minister’s morning when they were able of Belize. While the Minister Secretary. He came in on contract secretary for two years. She now to intercept two 3000 gallon of Agriculture claims that the at a whopping $81,400 per year. receives $40,000 yearly and tankers of fuel coming into country benefits greatly for the This was so, despite the fact that at the end of her contract will Belize illegally via the Bullet informal exportation of cattle, the country was reeling financially receive10% of her contract as Tree border point. what is not know is the volume from the Covid-19 pandemic. He gratuity. The bowsers came across of uncustomed items which are grosses $6,783.33 per month after While that may be standard with their cargo valued at some brought back into the country taxes and deductions, he takes contractual pay outs, what isn’t 20 thousand dollars each. Reports when the trucks return into home $6,429.04. While that may is a $300 monthly incentive reaching the Guardian indicate Belize. be quite the king’s ransom, it does allowance which is not contained that the bowsers operate as a It is a large looming problem not end there, he also receives within the contract itself. matter of routine, making their that the PUP administration an additional $750 in housing The contract was just made way into Belize City, offloading has chosen to greenlight and and entertainment allowance. public and as that took place it at two points, a gas station over the past few months it has Additionally he gets $250 in continues to raise the ire of public as well as a bus depot. From emboldened at least one PUP telephone allowance. All told we officers. The leadership of the there the bowsers full up once crony of bus fame to openly are looking at $7,429.04. What he Public Service Union is claiming again, legally in Belize City move fuel into Belize. With the takes home weekly is more than that an incentive allowance is and transport fuel back to the price of fuel selling in Guatemala what most public officers earn in only granted to public officers . Based on our at just under 8 dollars a gallon, an entire month. who hold over higher positions information the tankers make as the fuel contrabandit is making That being the case however, than their substantive posts. many as 2 trips per week with the quite a profit when the fuel is it is noteworthy that while the Meanwhile the government uncustomed fuel. It is a major sold in Belize City at a cheaper Briceño administration is urging is proceeding with the salary cut bust for the custom’s department price than what the price is public officers to take a salary cut, and increment freeze against which struggles to keep up with officially. there is no salary cut reflected in a public officers which is being salaries register provided to The vehemently resisted by those UDP Leader makes Guardian. His salary comes in affected. appearance on Gang boss’ killer Wave Morning Show found guilty of murder By Jem Smith catch up to him. He was taken One man, charged for the to the hospital for treatment to 2016 shooting murder of Gerald his injuries and later charged “Shiney” Tillett, has been found with murder and two counts of guilty and will be sentenced for attempted murder. murder later this year. Nicholas He appeared in court before Swazo was charged for the Justice Antoinette Moore earlier gang boss’s murder which took this year and was represented place in Stann Creek. Tillett, by attorney Oscar Selgado. the 37-year-old “gang boss” Senior Crown Counsel Javier of George Street, was at the Chan presented a number of Wadani Recreational Center in key pieces of evidence which Dangriga, Stann Creek when would eventually lead to gunfire broke the silence and Swazo’s conviction. While concentration for the gin card the Justice admitted that the (L-R) Joseph Bradley, Hon. Patrick Faber and Alfonso Noble game at the Wadani shed. The evidence against Swazo was UDP Leader Honorable flames of democracy burning group came under attack and mainly circumstantial, the Patrick Faber appeared Wednesday and expressing their readiness to two persons were injured but complete evidence package on the Wave Morning Show. The fully participate in the rebuilding it was Tillett who became the was enough against the accused. Party Leader shared details about process. night’s fatality. It is understood that Swazo and the work of rebuilding the Party The Party Leader thanked Gerald Tillett was shot to his attorney will be appealing and the role of the Opposition in the callers for their unanimous the back of the head. One of the case based on the judge’s taking on the government on the endorsement and expressed the men who was under the admission of a number of pieces burning national issues. tremendous appreciation to shed at the time of the attack of evidence while other pieces Enthusiastic supporters everyone supporting the party as responded to the gunfire by were not considered. and well-wishers called in from it rebuilds and recommits itself shooting at the gunman. That Now, just over 5 years later, around the nation congratulating to the mission of defending and man, later identified as Nicholas Swazo has been found guilty of and thanking the Party Leader protecting the interest of the Swazo, was hit to the chest and Tillett’s murder. This comes just and his team for keeping the people and nation of Belize. back. Even though he was hit, weeks after Gerald Tillett Jr., he still managed to escape but son of “Shiney”, was himself www.guardian.bz responding police were able to murdered. Page 5 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Minister’s driver New Fire Station in Belmopan- threatens police officers funded by US Government There is a cabal of PUP have them fired if they did not cronies operating out of the release his son. With a cellphone Ministry of Health that apparently in hand and no mask on Awe think that they are above the law. claimed to be calling his boss, the Outside of them being abusive to Minister of Health, for his son to public officers who have toiled be released. The video does not for years in service of the country, show him actually talking to this group operates with wanton anyone but we understand that disregard for any authority. after a ministerial call was made They use government vehicles the men were released without as they fancy and act against charges. public officers without any Commissioner of Police, inhibition. Over the weekend, Chester Williams, on speaking one member of this cabal ramped with the press, explained that Belmopan Fire Station it up a few notches as he verbally the elder Awe has since been By Jem Smith from the building itself, the assaulted police officers doing charged with using indecent On Friday, May 21, the donation also includes a backup their work at the San Ignacio words as well as for disorderly United States Embassy Belmopan, generator and filling stations for police station. conduct. in partnership with the U.S. water tanks. A video circulating on In a press release from the Southern Command Humanitarian This handover is the social media shows a man Minister of Health, it states that Assistance Program, handed over culmination of three years identified as Hamid Awe, being “On Thursday there was a verbal the keys to a newly constructed of collaboration between the disrespectful to police as well altercation between my driver, fire station. It was gifted to the U.S. Southern Command, the as breaching the Covid 19 Mr. Hamid Awe, and members of National Fire Service of Belize Louisiana National Guard Corps, protocol of wearing a mask the Belize Police Department in in the capital city of Belmopan. and the Ministry of Sustainable while in public. What is worse San Ignacio. It was unpleasant, The state-of-the-art building, Development, Climate Change, is that Awe is the driver of unnecessary, and unfortunate, valued at 1.7 million BZD, will and Disaster Risk Management. Minister of Health, Michel and I take this opportunity to serve as the centralized location This project is one in a series of Chebat, who is the Minister express my regrets and apology for emergency service responders U.S. Government investments in charge of signing the very to the BPD. to dispatch support to more than over the last year that has Covid-19 protocols that Awe I have been informed by Mr. 17,000 residents. contributed to the enhancement simply disregarded. The video Awe that he behaved the way he The new fire station houses of Belize’s emergency response shows an irate Awe berating, did because he felt that his son garage space, sleeping quarters, a infrastructure and capacity to threatening, and insulting police was brutalized and was being kitchen facility, a training room, expand emergency services to officers after they had detained treated unfairly by the Police. and management offices. Aside over 90,000 residents. his son, Hamid Awe Jr. The He has also expressed to me junior Awe was approached by his regret, and his intention police officers on Thursday, to apologize personally to the May 20, and was issued a ticket Police Officers involved. for not wearing a mask. In As leaders and servants of response, the younger Awe tore the people, we swore an oath the ticket and was then detained. to uphold the highest standards On seeing this, the shirtless, in office. We must obey the maskless father, jumped in a rule of law, and those around government vehicle and chased us can never feel as if they down the police mobile in are specially privileged to act which his son and another man without repercussions.” were being taken to the police There was no mention if station. any punitive action was to be Once in front of the police taken against Awe. We are left station, the video captures the with the impression that a press moment when an enraged Awe release is all that we will get and arrived and immediately began that this man will continue to cursing and threatening the operate in the manner in which police officers. He threatened to he does. Classifieds Liquor License Notice - Notice is hereby given that under the Intoxicating Liquor Licence Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, that Anna Andrewin is applying for the renewal of a Beer Liquor License for the year 2021 to operate “KLK Sports Bar” located at Gales Point Manatee, . Liquor License Notice - Notice is hereby given that under the Intoxicating Liquor Licence Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, that Eluvina Del Cid is applying for a Malt & Cider Liquor License for the year 2021 to operate “Luby Shop” located at Chaa Creek Rd., Chial Area, Cayo District. Liquor License Notice - Notice is hereby given that under the Intoxicating Liquor Licence Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, that Miao Hong Li is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2021 to operate “Sweet Dream Garden” located at #3808 Constitution Drive, City of Belmopan. Page 6 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 A new collaboration National Garifuna with Galen University Council holds AGM By Orlando Pulido The National Garifuna Council (NGC), a non- governmental organization representing the Garinagu of Belize since 1981, held its 36th Annual Convention virtually from May 21st – 23rd, 2021. The Convention is the highest authority and decision- making body of the National Garifuna Council and is where its Board of Directors and general membership interact on business matters including: Educator Dr. John Nunez speaks the adapting of resolutions to during the opening ceremony of the be implemented during this NGC virtual AGM Dr. Cynthia Eve Aird, Provost from Galen University term of office, summary of the evolving and in discussion By Orlando Pulido trainers for the delivery of good past year, and planning of the with the NGC; where a clearer A collaboration involving the governance, transparency, and upcoming annual activities. picture was being obtained on Love Foundation, the Ministry of ethics. These officers would, in This year’s Convention how to move forward. Gregory Public Service and Constitutional turn, deliver training to members focused on Garifuna land, food Choc also said that he continues Reform, the Embassy of the United of their respective ministries.” security and the impact of discussions with communities States, and Galen University was Alan Flesch, from the U.S the COVID-19 pandemic on with an interest for the best for signed on Thursday at the Cahal Embassy, also said that the Garifuna communities. One of all. Pech Resort in San Ignacio Town. grant helps build the leadership the highlights of the convention In its report for the period The formal agreement will see skills of Belizean youth to hold was the election of officers 2019 to 2021, the Board of persons from different ministries government public officials and for the 2021 – 2023 term of the NGC reported on several being trained for over a month in public officers accountable to the office. achievements that were made good governance, transparency, very people that they serve. The newly elected executive during that period. and ethics. “Corruption in any country members are as follows: NGC, through its affiliation The curriculum “Good undermines the effectiveness P r e s i d e n t – A n d r e w with Territorio Afin, was able Governance, Transparency, and of government projects and it “Mick” Castillo, First Vice to engage the services of an Ethics” is the product of a U.S.- weakens public trust. To build President – Sandra Miranda- individual consultant to carry funded CARSI project to the a culture of good governance in George, Second Vice President out a study entitled “Evaluation Love Foundation. In a press any nation we need to raise public – Beatrice Mariano, Secretary of the Effects of COVID-19 in release, The U.S. Embassy states awareness and empower existing – Sheena Zuniga, Assistant the Garifuna Territory: Belize”. that it proudly supports this anti-corruption institutions to Secretary – Darnelle Sterling, The successful consultant was initiative as they believe it fosters ensure that resources that have Treasurer – Cynthia Cayetano, Mr. Glen Enriquez, who made citizen security and promotes been allocated for the benefit of Assistant Treasurer – Senator proposals for the design of good governance. the people, benefit the people. Erica Jang actions for the preparation of Present for the signing on This is what public service Opening ceremonies for the Post-COVID-19 Economic Thursday was Dr. Cyntia Eve Aird, means and the CARSI program the Annual General Meeting of Reactivation Plan, oriented to Provost from Galen University, recognizes that the public must the NGC got underway virtually food security and a productive Alan Flesch, Regional Security be a part of any creating solutions on Friday evening. The guest chain with an emphasis on Officer from the U.S Embassy, and and innovations that help speaker for the opening was Dr. community tourism. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of improve public trust to develop John Nunez, who has been an The Development Finance Public Service, Constitutional governmental effectiveness and educator in the South of Belize Corporation DFC has partnered and Public Reform. to eliminate corruption,” he for over 40 years. with the NGC to organize sessions Dr. Cynthia Aird expressed said. Dr. John Nunez said that for Gender Consultancy. DFC is that it was a special moment for While public officers are the ability to speak Garifuna currently developing its strategy Galen University. already undergoing training at was crucial and there was a to ensure that NGC products and “We have always regarded Galen University in the modules for need for the language to be services meet the specific needs ourselves as a natural partner in good governance, other students spoken more often. of male, female and at-risk development and have actively are looking forward to an exciting D u r i n g t h e A G M o n clients for business, education, sought alternative ways to serve future at the educational institution Saturday, Gregory Choc from or residential purposes. Belize through our programs based in Central Farm. the Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs The Board’s report from the and services. One such way is Dr. Eve Aird announced on remarked that his Ministry was NGC states that the organization the tremendous investment we Thursday that Galen University has been educating members on make in full and partial tuition was working towards 2025 when the precautionary measures scholarships annually. I think at it will achieve full institutional and the importance of social last count we spent three quarter- accreditation and a new campus distancing given the COVID-19 million dollars,” she said. will be inaugurated. The green- pandemic. The NGC has also Dr. Aird continued, themed campus will collect and been educating the public about “Even as we sign this recycle water, have its own energy the history of the Garifuna agreement, we are one week short and come equipped with modern people virtually. of the completion of a seven-week laboratories and classrooms. The next Convention will course in which forty-three senior “We have the spirit of the be held at Georgetown Village, public officers are being trained as Harpy eagle in us…” she said. Gregory Choc . Page 7 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Land borders to Books donated to the reopen May 31, to San Ignacio Library incoming tourists only

Jane Hail on far-right, representing her family in the book donation Belize’s land border By Orlando Pulido During her recent visit to Belize, By Jem Smith concerns as we approach May 31, A varied set of children’s Julia Sugden was able to bring An announcement that land however, specifically surrounding books was donated to the San the 337 books in her luggage. borders were set to reopen came the increase in cases of COVID- Ignacio Library on Friday. Former It is a good idea for tourists much to the dismay of many 19 in the state of Quintana Roo school teacher Jane Hail made the to pack books in their luggage Belizeans who were ready to in neighboring Mexico as well as presentation to head Librarian when visiting Belize says Jane leave the country on pleasure. Guatemala. The potential risk of Teresita Ulloa, who was happy Hail. These books can then That is because while the borders infection will not be disregarded, to receive the gift. be donated to schools and will in fact be opened on May however, and the necessary While Jane Hail was at the libraries. 31, they will only be open to bodies will work to ensure that San Ignacio Library to represent “If you put a book in a tourists visiting Belize. As a the protocols set in place are her family for the book donation, child’s hand that interests them, result then, Belizeans will not be effective and efficient. As such, the main character behind the they will read…,” says Jane Hail, permitted to leave the country. it is believed that the reopening scene is Julia Sugden. The who hails from Nevada, but has The announcement comes from of our borders can occur in a safe fifteen-year-old spearheaded also managed to set up a library a Cabinet approval of a proposal manner, especially as we head the initiative of a book collection at the Saint Andrews Primary from the Ministry of Tourism toward economic recovery. drive in the U.S from her friends. School in San Ignacio. and Diaspora Relations. This Phase one is not open to reopening is just the first of a Belizeans nor to persons in- NOTICE number of phases concerned with transit. These persons will have to CORE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD. the reopening of our country’s wait for phases two and three of (“the Company”) land borders. the border reopening. Important This first phase, while open to to note is that the reopening is Notice is hereby given that the Company has been dissolved and tourists, will only welcome tourists subject to change or complete struck off the Belize International Corporate Affairs Registry with who meet certain conditions. closure if there are less than effect from May 25th, 2021 Visiting tourists will have to optimal conditions in terms of present a negative COVID-19 maintaining low numbers of Orion Corporate & Trust Services Ltd. PCR test taken no more than COVID-19 in the country. Registered Agent 72-hours prior to arrival in the country or a rapid test no older than 24-hours. Tourists who are unable to do so will have to take a test once in country and will only be allowed entry after the negative result is achieved. Persons who test VIN’S LIQUORS LTD positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed entry at all. The Ministry will be working in tandem with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) to ensure that the necessary safety protocols are in place. There are major health

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Superintendent Peter Serrano, who is in charge of the San Ignacio Police Formation By Orlando Pulido aspect of his style of policing. Superintendent Peter Serrano Officer Serrano and members is the new officer in charge of the from his formation were recently A booster shot will eventually be needed by all Belizeans San Ignacio Police Formation. observed in the Santiago Juan By Orlando Pulido reported in Latin America and He took over as of May 11th, and Layout conducting their first meet Many Belizeans have already the Caribbean as of Saturday, now intends to build upon what and greet. gone for their first AstraZeneca according to data collected by the past commanders started. Superintendent Serrano is shot and are getting ready for Johns Hopkins University. The Superintendent Peter Serrano now in charge of 38 villages their second, which will assure a region — which accounts for 8% brings with him 29 years of under his jurisdiction. Some of greater immunity from COVID- of the world population — has service to the police department. these villages are geographically 19. But as the second shot is reported approximately 29% of He considers that community distant but easily accessible by obtained much lies ahead on the all global COVID fatalities. policing will be an imperative road. horizon. A booster dose for people who have already been vaccinated may be needed as soon as eight to 12 months after their second shot, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently said. As inoculations around the world continue to increase, medical experts believe coronavirus may end up being like influenza, which requires a new vaccine every year. This is because the circulating strains mutate quickly, and immunity from the vaccine soon wears off. Gavi, the vaccine alliance, is hoping that shots distributed through the vaccine-sharing initiative known as COVAX will reach 27% of the populations of lower-income countries this year. But the scheme is already facing shortages, because of a lack of supplies caused by increased demand in India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer. More than 1 million total COVID-19 deaths have been SEND US A MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK @GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER

TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP NEWS GROUP Page 9 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Bodies of missing couple, Mark and Leticia Frankel, discovered on John Smith road By Jem Smith abandoned in a ditch off the John The worst fears of one family Smith Road, possibly an element were confirmed after the lifeless of foreshadowing. bodies of Mark and Leticia When their bodies were Frankel, 69 and 50, were found finally found, Scenes of Crimes just after midday on Friday, May technicians noticed gunshot 21. The couple had been missing wounds on the bodies. The for days and search efforts to bodies were then transported locate them were unsuccessful. to the medical laboratory on Their bodies were found off a dirt the Boom Road where a post path on the John Smith link road, mortem examination was just behind the Western Paradise conducted. Commissioner of community. Mark and Leticia Police (COMPOL) Chester had been murdered before their Williams says that the police bodies were thrown in the area, will be conducting thorough eventually found after tireless and investigations into this crime numerous searches. but for now, it does seem that Both Leticia and Mark were the Frankels were victims of a (L-R) Mark and Leticia Frankel last seen on Tuesday, May 18, burglary, Mark was apparently in large quantities. It is likely the money which he may have kept at their home in Sunset Park someone who offered loans to couple was murdered as a result at home. A number of persons are near the 8 miles community but people and was known to do so of culprits attempting to secure being sought in this incident. when phone calls to Leticia went unanswered on Wednesday, the family sensed that something was wrong. One of Leticia’s sisters had apparently visited their home on Thursday and that is when she found the entire place ransacked. On that same day, the couple’s GMC Terrain SUV was found Randolph Gentle- victim of deadly ambush By Jem Smith There has been an almost unprecedented number of shootings and murders within a short period all over the country. As the days go by, the death toll seems to simply increase. One of the most recent victims of gun violence is one person who police believe was a casualty and not the intended target of the attack. On Friday, May 21, 58-year- old Randolph Gentle was at a home on Antelope Street in Belize City when gunmen opened fire. The group of persons who were socializing scattered and it was Gentle who was fatally hit. Police were called to the scene at around 10:00 p.m. to find the bloody aftermath. Aside from Gentle, who later succumbed to his injuries, a second person, Warren Davis, was also hit. Investigators believe that this incident is gang related, and is a retaliatory shooting to a previous shooting in the City. It is not known who the exact target was at the time and police have not yet detained anyone in relation to this incident. Their investigations continue. Page 10 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 partner will say or do something that love. Mercury turns retrograde in your threatens to mar your reputation. Or, he or partnership sector on Saturday, adding she might leave you feeling completely even more uncertainty to the mix. Your Horoscope misunderstood and unsupported when you discuss your career goals. Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19 If you’re single or in the early Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19 in each other enough to do the necessary Libra Sep 23 – Oct 22 stages of dating someone, there is likely All you seem to know about love repair work. Venus in your sign squares You might feel as if, no matter to be disappointment this week. Venus this week, Aries, is that you don’t know Neptune on Thursday, adding even what you do this week, you just can’t squares off with Neptune on Thursday, anything about love. Relationships more confusion about which way to go seem to make love stick. If you’re in a and this might lead to a breakdown right now are a confusing, exhausting in love. relationship, there could be an aching in communication between you and mess–no matter where you are in your disappointment in your partner for someone special. It might also relate current romantic scenario. You thought Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22 not pulling his or her weight in the to how you’re communicating with you had the answers, but clearly you An unsavory or unsettling romantic relationship. You two could have more yourself about love. Are you being didn’t. You thought you knew someone, dilemma might plague you this week. of a spiritual connection than an earthly a tad too unrealistic? Be honest with but apparently you were wrong. You Perhaps you’re caught in a potential one, and while that is romantic, it doesn’t yourself. You might be causing your thought love was real, but it turns out it scandal, third-party situation, or even do much when the garbage needs to go own disappointment here, not another was all just a fantasy. This might not be just a tragic, unrequited love affair. You out or bills have to get paid. person. the easiest time for you–there may even might be convinced that someone is be a few tears you need to shed. Honor your twin flame, soulmate, or that you’re Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21 Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18 this process and remember: you were destined to be together, only to be sorely This is not going to be your Your love life is a hot mess right never a fool for loving. disappointed and disillusioned. It’s also week for love. On Thursday, Venus now. Venus is moving through your possible that you’ll get your wish–to be and Neptune square off, which is a romance sector which, by itself, sounds Taurus Apr 20 – May 20 with this person–only to realize that once notoriously delusional aspect in the like magnificent energy. The problem is A rude awakening is possible for you have the dream, it’s not so dreamy romance department. You might have that Venus will not be acting in isolation. you this week in terms of intimacy. A after all. unrealistic expectations around love or On Thursday, she’ll be at a harsh square head-on collision with your deepest a specific lover. Remember, it has been to nebulous Neptune, blinding you by emotional desires and whether or not Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22 said that if you don’t expect anything, love or a fantasy you’ve created. When they are being met is likely. A Lunar This is sure to be an eventful week you’ll never be disappointed. Try that that fantasy world crashes (and it will), Eclipse falls in your 8th House of for your love life. On Wednesday, a Lunar philosophy on for size in your love life, you’ll have to remember a valuable Sex, Deep Sharing, and Vulnerability Eclipse illuminates your romance sector. and maybe you’ll save yourself some lesson about self-love. on Wednesday. While this will put The truth about a romantic situation will heartache! your needs out in the open, it doesn’t come to light–this might even be related Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20 necessarily mean they’ll be met. The to the truth about how you feel. If you’ve Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21 You might vacillate between awareness of this possible lack will rattle been “anti-relationship” for a while now, A Lunar Eclipse in your sign on total confusion to utter bliss this week you the most. this eclipse could make you feel like Wednesday will create an emotionally in matters of the heart. It may feel like you’re coming undone emotionally or charged time. Your emotional needs there’s something not quite right about Gemini May 21 – Jun 20 that you’re completely caught up in your are obvious, and while this can be your love relationship. You or your mate A Lunar Eclipse in your partnership feelings for someone. positive, it could also leave you feeling are trying to push something underneath sector on Wednesday could mean that extremely vulnerable. There are so the rug so that you can both continue to you and someone are calling it quits. Virgo Aug 23 – Sep 22 many considerations around your needs pretend that you’re in romantic bliss. Even if you’re not about to break up, It’s possible that you will be for both love and security already, and Expect the bubble to burst, but don’t you’re unlikely to be happy emotionally disheartened in love this week, especially everything seems to happen all at once. worry–you can smooth things out! in your connection. The holes in your if you’re in a relationship. On Thursday, Venus squares Neptune, now in your Seek out the advice of a close relative. relationship are about to be made clear, Venus and Neptune square off to create home sector, on Thursday. A domestic A family member knows exactly what and you and your mate will need to a haze of confusion or disappointment situation causes confusion in your love to tell you regarding your current love figure out if you are both still invested around romance. It’s possible that your life or regarding your decisions around life story. Page 11 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021

YOUTH TALKS have invited you to a sleepover place after using them. but you already agreed to babysit Keep your room tidy by “Don’t be Childish!” your younger siblings that night, tossing dirty clothes in the politely turn your friends down. laundry and putting away clean By Thamar Jones school, or work—you will have It might be hard, but being clothes in drawers or in the As a teen, have you ever been to obey rules set by authority mature means sticking to your closet. Make your bed each called childish or “immature” by figures. In most cases, these commitments and showing morning immediately after you adults or older peers in your life? rules are set to keep you and you can be trusted to follow get up. Place your book bag on If you have, I’d bet you’d love others safe, so comply with through. a hook behind the door to keep nothing more than to prove them them. Improve your manners. it off the floor. Line up shoes wrong and show the world just It’s normal for teens to want Having good manners shows under your bed or on shelves how mature you can be. to push back against authority respect. Proper behavior also in your closet so you and your In general, maturity comes sometimes. If you want to discuss helps adults see you as more parents don’t trip over them. with age but you may not rules with authority figures, mature. Good manners cover Make it easier to tidy by be able to truly mature until argue your case in a respectful a wide range of behaviors: setting a timer for 20 minutes you go through different life manner. That way, the adult is saying “yes, sir/ma’am,” and doing a deep-clean of your experiences. Still, if you want more likely to listen. answering the phone with room once a day. Play some to come off as more mature to For example, you might “hello,” not interrupting others’ music to make the time go others, there are a few areas you say, “Mom and Dad, I’m fifteen conversations, chewing with faster. can tweak. Become more mature now and I think I deserve a later your mouth closed, and holding Develop smart and healthy by improving your behavior, curfew. I always come home on the door for the person walking habits. A mature teen knows emotional responses, intellectual time and I never get into trouble. behind you. to say “no” to delinquent abilities, and communication What do you say?” Many rules of etiquette may behaviors. Using alcohol and style. In this week’s article we’ll Secondly: Be responsible. already have been explained to drugs, lying, stealing, fighting, cover some ways to improve F o l l o w t h r o u g h w i t h you. However, you can ask your acting recklessly, or destroying your behavior and follow up commitments and take care of parents or other adults, “How others’ property will only get with emotional maturity next yourself and your responsibilities can I show good manners?” to you into trouble or hurt. Instead, week, with intellectual abilities, on your own as much as you can. learn more. be drug-free, wear your seat belt and communication style to If you do get in trouble for some Clean up after yourself. A when driving or riding in a car, come in the following weeks. reason, be honest and accept mature person doesn’t expect and stay away from negative If you want your behavior to whatever consequences might others to go around cleaning influences. reflect maturity start off with: follow. By holding yourself up their messes. If you’re a By displaying maturity in Following the rules- If you accountable for your own actions, teen trying to be mature, then your behavior, you will receive want to act in a mature fashion, you can show your maturity to you’ll want to start picking up more privileges and others will you need to respect authority. your parents and others. behind yourself. This means have no choice but to respect the No matter where you go—home, For example, if your friends putting your plate away after adult that you are becoming! meals and wiping up any spills. Next week we explore You should also return games, how we can be more mature Body of missing movies, or books to their proper emotionally. tourist found, police suspect drowning Murder in Ladyville By Jem Smith Police are investigating an presumably over incident of an apparent drowning, and are awaiting the results of access to electricity a post mortem examination to By Jem Smith conclude their investigations. A resident of the Ladyville This is in relation to Aravind community located in the Belize Srinivasan, a 26-year-old Indian District was murdered inside his national who was visiting Belize home. His family is suspecting before being reported missing on that it is related to an ongoing Thursday, May 20. Srinivasan, dispute that he had with at least who was reportedly last seen two neighbors over access to leaving his hotel room on Caye his post for electricity. Lincoln Caulker, had left to go snorkeling Erskine, 58, was stabbed multiple two days before being reported times to the body on Monday missing. evening before bleeding to death. On May 20, a joint operation Avarind Srinivasa It was not until Tuesday evening, was conducted in search of the retrieved the body and because however, that his lifeless body Lincoln Erskine tourist, and by that afternoon, of no obvious signs of injury was discovered by his family. stab wounds; he had been dead his lifeless body was recovered. on the body, no foul play was He would normally visit them for hours. According to police, the body expected. His body has since been but when he failed to do so, they Police in Ladyville have not was found some 3.5 miles west of transferred to the Karl Heusner became concerned and set out to yet formally made any arrests Caye Caulker by personnel from Memorial Hospital where it awaits look for him. When they entered but several persons have been the Belize Police Department a post mortem examination. his home, they found his bloody detained for questioning in this and Belize Coast Guard. They Police investigations continue. body, with multiple chop and homicide. Page 12 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Teenager riddled with Marquis Drury murdered bullets on Faber’s road not too far from home By Jem Smith By Jem Smith There was another murder in For weeks, there has been Belize City, this time on Faber’s a significant eruption in gun Road on Thursday, May 20. 19- violence all across the country. year-old Stephan Castillo was at In Belize City, it was no different a mechanic and carwash business, and on Wednesday, May 19, located not too far away from the Marquinhos Drury became area’s police sub-station, when another fatality of this gun he came under fire. Reports are violence. The 29-year-old was that at around 1:30 p.m., a vehicle standing on Santa Barbara Street, had slowly driven past before Stephan Castillo not too far away from his home, once again returning to the area. thrown from the vehicle. That with a second person when at It is from inside that vehicle that 9mm pistol, believed to be the around 9:35 p.m., a dark colored Marquin Drury the gunfire was unleashed on the weapon used to execute Castillo, vehicle approached the pair. been detained for this murder. unsuspecting victim. was recovered by police and has From inside, a gunman aimed This is not Drury’s first Residents in the area suspect been submitted for evidence. The at the duo, firing a multitude of shooting encounter and less than that this murder was connected to vehicle itself was later intercepted shots. Drury was shot multiple two years ago, in October 2019, the spate of gun violence which has and police were able to find the times and later pronounced dead he was grazed. While he managed taken over the city. Commissioner notorious Orel Leslie, who has at the hospital. to escape with his life in that of Police (COMPOL) Chester himself had his fair share of run- Following this shooting, instance, one of the other two Williams says that, unfortunately, ins with the law. He was detained police anticipated a series of persons with whom he was with Castillo was simply in the wrong and while investigators are looking retaliatory shootings, and the was not as lucky. On this day, neighborhood while trying to for any evidence between him and gunmen did not fail to deliver. it was 24-year-old Jamal Elijio make his living. Castillo allegedly the murder of Castillo, COMPOL Still, investigators had to put a who lost his life. Elijio was shot had affiliations with a warring Williams says that he will at least motive and find those responsible to the right shoulder as he was group and for that reason, he was be charged for having a prohibited for Drury’s murder. The victim, socializing with Justin Richards targeted away from home. firearm. Investigators are also who was no stranger to gang and Drury. Richards was shot to Police in the area were able seeking an additional five persons activity and who has come in the neck while Drury was grazed to pursue a vehicle and during that who were believed to be inside the contact with the law on multiple on his right leg. Elijio succumbed pursuit, a firearm was reportedly vehicle. occasions in the past, was most to his injuries at the hospital. likely executed because of these Even prior to this, however, was a NOTICE gang ties. His murder was the high speed chase in which Drury VALDE INTERNATIONAL LTD. second act of gun violence on and police officers were involved. (“the Company”) Santa Barbara in less than a week This incident dates back to 2014 and police are saying that they when he was reportedly involved Notice is hereby given that the Company has been dissolved and are a result of an ongoing dispute in a shootout with police officers struck off the Belize International Corporate Affairs Registry with between different elements across on Mahogany Street. Police effect from May 20th, 2021 the City. Multiple shells were pursued him and he was grazed retrieved from the area but no one to the body. Orion Corporate & Trust Services Ltd. Registered Agent Man found dead NOTICE Los Titos Ltd. (“the Company”) in rural Cayo By Jem Smith some twelve hours before his body Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that Los Titos Ltd. A man was found dead in was found. He was taken to the incorporated under the Belize IBC Act (Chapter 270), commenced rural Cayo on Monday morning. San Ignacio Community hospital dissolution on May 25th, 2021 and Mr. Dani Ariel Kuzniecky Barsky, Police responded to reports that where he was pronounced dead of PH CITY TOWER, 6th FLOOR, PUNTA PAITILLA, PANAMA is a body was on the Santa Familia on arrival. the Liquidator of the Companies. Any claims against the Companies Road. They then visited the area Information is that he was should be forwarded to the Liquidator (Email: dkuzniecky@fmm. where they found Celestino Cob, seen the night before leaving com.pa and Telephone No. +507-301-6600) by June 14th, 2021. 51 years old, with chop wounds his house in Santa Elena. It was to the body. Cob had a large open customary for him to travel to Orion Corporate & Trust Services Ltd. wound to the neck. Santa Familia where he maintained Registered Agent Police investigators on the a farm. He had two daughters and scene suspect that Cob was killed two grandchildren.

NOTICE NOTICE PORTSPRINGS OVERSEAS LTD. KENDO INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. (“the Company”) (“the Company”)

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that PORTSPRINGS Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that KENDO OVERSEAS LTD. incorporated under the Belize IBC Act (Chapter INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. incorporated under the Belize IBC 270), commenced dissolution on May 25th, 2021 and Mr. Miroslav Act (Chapter 270), commenced dissolution on May 20th, 2021, and Zahranka, of PULLMAN JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS, Apartment Mr. Chung- Yi Hong of 6F-4, No. 186, Nan- King E. Rd., Sec. 4, 2706, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster T, Dubai, UAE is the Taipei, Taiwan is the Liquidator of the Company. Any claims against Liquidator of the Companies. Any claims against the Companies the Company should be forwarded to the Liquidator (Email: nissin- should be forwarded to the Liquidator (Email: zahranka@menafera. [email protected] and telephone No. 886-2-25777725) by June 9th, com and Telephone No. +971 522 311 302) by June 14th, 2021. 2021.

Orion Corporate & Trust Services Ltd. Orion Corporate & Trust Services Ltd. Registered Agent Registered Agent Page 13 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 Taxi driver killed Anfernee Anderson, another in Belmopan victim of gun violence By Jem Smith By Jem Smith Police are working to A 23-year-old father and determine a motive in the murder resident of Ladyville Village of a 23-year-old taxi driver, in the Belize District breathed Nicholas Moody. His family is his last breath on Monday, May suspecting that he was killed 24. His lifeless body was found after being robbed but the police across the street from his home on believe that the story is not as Manta Ray Boulevard, evidence simple. They are saying that he that he attempted to escape his might have died as a result of a attackers. According to reports, personal conflict or drugs. the call center worker was about Moody was ambushed to take a shower and had gone Anfernee Anderson by a group of men who rode outside to turn on his water away from home. His family says motorcycles in the Intelco Hill Nicholas Moody valve. This is when someone that he called out for them, but it area of Belmopan. His family found. The family does not recall called out for him, and shortly was too late. Anderson’s mother believes that he was lured to the Moody having any disputes after which he would lose his came outside to her son’s rescue area and then murdered. Before with anyone and, as such, are life. The loud gunfire soon broke but instead saw the gunman he succumbed to his injuries at at a loss as to why he would be the silence of the night, and emptying his clip over her son’s the Western Regional hospital, murdered. residents report hearing multiple body. he was able to describe his Still, police are working to shots. Anderson’s family says It is likely that Anderson attackers as persons of Hispanic explore all possible avenues as that their loved one attempted to knew his killers, seeing that descent. In an attempt to escape to a motive and possible suspects. run away from the family home they called out to him by name, his attackers, Moody drove his At least one person who the police since several children and other but police have not yet arrested vehicle into some nearby bushes believe can be of assistance to the persons were there at the time. anyone for his murder. Police are and that is where his vehicle was investigation is being sought. This explains why he collapsed investigating. Disabled man found Three, including Coast murdered in PG Guards, charged for rape By Jem Smith By Jem Smith three men had sexual intercourse A heinous murder was Glen Jones, 21, Japeth Jones, with her against her will. Since committed in the southern town 19, and Ian Staine, 24, have all then, a medical examination was of Punta Gorda located in the been arrested and charged for the conducted on the victim, confirming . In the early hours crime of rape. Their arrests come that she had been carnally known. of Saturday, May 22, police were after a report was made by a 25- After their investigations called to the home of Marcus year-old woman on Tuesday, May into the incident, police were able Tracy, a disabled man well known 18. According to that woman, to arrest the two Joneses, both in the Town as Chippy or Chip she was in a village in the Cayo Coast Guard officers, and Staine, a Mouse. This was as early as 12:25 District on Saturday, May 15 when laborer of Georgeville, Cayo. a.m. when his body was found with multiple chop wounds. The 60-year-old, who was wheelchair Marcus Tracy Unlicensed firearm and ammunition bound, was discovered in a pool Road in Punta Gorda Town. By Jem Smith which led to the discovery of of his own blood from the chop A number of persons have On Thursday, May 20, 2021 a .22 caliber pistol along with wounds in received to his head. been detained and are being about 3:00 p.m., Immigration 1 magazine containing 9 live What police understand is questioned in relation to this Officers escorted Evelin Elizabeth rounds of ammunition. Further that earlier that day, Tracy and a incident. His body will be Avila, 25-year-old Belizean searches led to the discovery second person were involved in transported from the morgue in domestic of Benque Viejo Town, of a total 67 .22 rounds of an altercation while socializing. Punta Gorda to Belize City where to the police station. Avila was ammunition. Avila was detained Within hours, Tracy lay dead a post mortem examination will found on Carvers Ranch by pending charges for the offense inside his home on New Cerro be conducted. Immigration authorities, as a of Kept Unlicensed firearm and result, they conducted searches ammunition. He hid drugs in a drum By Jem Smith not end there and he may be facing 2 detained for unlicensed At about 1:25 p.m. on Friday, drug charges. Further searches of May 21, police conducted searches the area resulted in the discovery firearm and ammunition at an empty lot in the Los Lagos of a blue plastic drum which By Jem Smith .380 pistol, and 200 rounds of community where they made was buried. The drum contained Police were able to get two ammunition, all unlicensed. a shocking discovery. There, fifteen parcels all wrapped in firearms, ammunition, and drugs They also found inside the they met a Hispanic male person a transparent material each off the streets when they busted vehicle 157 grams of suspected hiding in the bushes. He was later containing cannabis. The parcels two persons with unlicensed cannabis. identified as Oscar Edgardo Batres, were weighed and amounted to weapons as well as a controlled The occupants of the vehicle a Salvadoran presently residing at a total of 33.2 lbs. They were all drug. It took place on Friday, at the time were Krista Zelaya, a Hunter Estate in the Los Lagos labeled and deposited as found May 21 while police officers 37-year-old nurse of a Belmopan Community. It was learnt that property. were conducting a checkpoint address, and Keyon Bowman, a Batres was residing illegally in the Batres was issued with an on the George Price Highway 20-year-old laborer of a Belize country. As a result, he was unable acknowledgment form and handed near mile 32. They stopped and City address. Both Zelaya and provide proper documentation over to Immigration Personnel, searched a red Ford Escort inside Bowman were detained pending and was detained for immigration pending charges for immigration which they found a 9mm pistol charges. It is expected, however, purposes. But Batres’s story does and drug offenses. with an extended magazine, a that Bowman will take the rap. Page 14 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021 The king and princess There was once a king who had a majestic daughter, he was extremely protective of her that he made a rule that no man is ever to approach his daughter.

In the kingdom there were 4 men that were completely lost by her beauty and wanted to lay with her. They decided that they will disobey the king’s ruling and kiss her. At night fall they plotted to sneak in to her quarters and execute their plan. Night fall came and they all broke in an kissed the princess.

Pleasing to the princess she moaned in pleasure alarming the guards. The four men were held and brought to the king. The king decided to put them to death but the princess pleaded for them and the king decided he Retired engineer will release them on one condition. They must go out to the wilderness There was an engineer who had an exceptional gift for fixing all things and return with 7 fruits. mechanical. After serving his company over 30 years, he retired. Several years later the company contacted him with a problem they were having Excited with such an easy escape they rushed out: out of the 4 men 3 with one of their multi-million dollar machines. returned the 1st had 7 apples, the 2nd with 7 pears and the 3rd with 7 grapes. They had tried everything and everyone else to get the machine fixed, but to no avail. In desperation, they called on the retired engineer who had Becoming impatient with the 4th man the king said let’s continue with solved so many of their problems in the past. The engineer reluctantly the punishment, he told the men that in order to be released they will took the challenge. He spent a day studying the huge machine. At the each have to fit the 7 fruits into their mouth. end of the day, he marked a small “x” in chalk on a particular component of the machine and proudly stated, “This is where your problem is.” The 1st tried with his apples he manged one but couldn’t fit the others and was put to death. The part was replaced and the machine worked perfectly again. The company received a bill for $50,000 from the engineer for his service. The 2nd desperate to live manged 3 pears but couldn’t fit the others They demanded an itemized accounting of his charges. and was put to death.

The engineer responded with the following account: The 3rd easily popped 6 of the grapes in his mouth but with the 7th he Chalk: $1.00 burst out with laughter and spit all 7 out and was put to death. Knowing where to put the ‘X’: $49,999.00 ------Before he was put to death the others looked at the 3rd guy and asked: “What went wrong with you, why couldn’t you fit 7 grapes in your Blankets on the train mouth?” On a cold winter evening, a man and a woman who have never met He replied, “Of course I could but I just lost it when I saw the 4th guy before find themselves in the same frigid sleeping carriage of a train. coming with 7 watermelons.” After the initial embarrassment, the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower, they both manage to nod off to sleep. ------In the middle of the night the woman leans over and says, “I’m sorry to bother you, but I’m awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly hand me one of those blankets over there.” Telekinesis A man is convinced he has telekinesis. A group of scientists finally The man leans out and with a glint in his eye and says “I’ve got a better agree to test his claim. The man is placed in a room with a cup on an idea ... let’s pretend we’re married.” edge of a table. The scientists tell the man to knock the cup off the table using the telekinesis. The man stares with complete and utter focus but Considering this for a moment, the woman giggles, “Why not?” with no results.

“Good,” he replies. “Get your own blanket.” For weeks the experiment continues, the man sits there staring at the cup with relentless ferocity but nothing happens. Suddenly, without ------warning, an earthquake strikes, shaking the table and causing the cup to slide off and come crashing down onto the floor. At that, the man Rang three times turns to the scientists with a smile and says, “See!” A woman saw an electrician walking up her drive and rushed to the door. The scientists say, “Yeah, but you didn’t cause the cup to fall, the earthquake did.” “Why did you come today?” she barked. “You were supposed to repair the doorbell yesterday? The man says, ”What do you think caused the earthquake?”

I know,” the electrician replied. “I rang three times. There was no ------answer, so I thought you must be out.” ------My dog ate it “Johnny, where’s your homework?” Miss Martin said sternly to the Giving a reward little boy, while holding out her hand. A lady dropped her handbag in the bustle of holiday shopping. An honest, little boy noticed her drop the handbag, so he picked it up and “My dog ate it,” was his solemn response. returned it to her. The lady looked into her handbag and commented, “Hmm... That’s funny. When I lost my bag there was a $20 bill in it. “Johnny, I have been a teacher for eighteen years. Do you really expect Now there are twenty $1 bills.” me to believe that?”

The boy quickly replied, “That’s right, lady. The last time I found a “It’s true, Miss Martin, I swear,” insisted Johnny. “I had to force him, purse, the owner didn’t have any change for a reward.” but he ate it!” Page 15 The GuardIan Sunday, May 30, 2021