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Belizean Black Fruit Cake beating constantly. Add flour, baking Ingredients: powder and spices into the butter, 2lb flour sugar and eggs mix with a spoon. 1lb butter Then add stout and colouring to 3lb brown sugar (set 1lb of sugar the mixture. Beat for about 4 aside for stewing fruit) minutes at high speed. In a separate 1pt. stout dish pour the rum off the fruits. Belizean Liquor that’s similar Beat eggs well (15-20 1/2 pt. caramel colouring (The rum should be kept to to Egg Nog but can be potent. minutes Removing beater and 1 qt. rum add to the finished cake after 1lb raisins cooling) Flour fruits and add Ingredients: rinsing in clean water several 1lb currants to the batter. 9 Eggs times to remove strings (eye 1lb citron Heat oven to 300ºF. While the 4 Nutmegs (Grated) of egg) 1lb dates oven is heating just let batter "settle" 1 Oz Cinnamon Stick Add Evaporated milk & 1lb cherries a while. Line baking pan with 1 Pint Colorless Rum beat again. 1lb mixed peel aluminum foil or wax paper. Grease 5 Tins Large (Grace) Add condensed milk and 1lb pecans/walnuts lightly with butter. Spoon batter 8 eggs evenly into the buttered pan about 3/ Evaporated Milk check for desired sweetness. 1tsp. baking powder 4 full. Bake in slow oven for about 3 3 Tins (Grace) Condensed Add grated nutmeg & rum 1tsp allspice hours. Insert toothpick in center and Milk (Or to taste) (that was used for soaking- 1tsp nutmeg it should come out clean when done. ½ Lb Raisins strain before using) Directions: When cake is completely cool Procedure: Mix again and store in clean The fruits will need to be soaked in sprinkle rum all over. The cake can Prep Time: 30-40 minutes dry bottles. rum and sugar at least 7 days before also be garnished with cherries and making cake. Put aside a little flour walnuts. Soak cinnamon stick and Store in refrigerator. to flour the fruits before adding to Flavouring improves with storing. raisins in rum for 2 days. Shake before serving. batter. This keeps fruits from settling You can sprinkle cake again with rum, at the bottom of the cake. brandy or wine before storing. Cream butter and sugar until light In Belize Black Fruit Cake is and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, popular during the holidays. Agro Tech & Hardware Supplies “Offers low prices everyday!” #1 West Street, San Ignacio, Cayo Phone #: 824-3426 Need Paint and Construction supplies Wash, Vaccum, Armoral & for your this Christmas? Engine Wash Well Come on over and get everything under one roof! We have: Plumbing Supplies, Electrical Supplies, Building Supplies, Painting Supplies, Gardening Supplies, Farming Supplies, As well as Householdfixtures
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PUP’s meager 200. Nomination Day for Cayo North The race is on, on January 5, 2015, voters of Cayo North
Continued From Front Page Welcome Center and a sense of camp. The crowd he attracted was will choose their next Area A rally was held at the San Ignacio victory was in the air for the Figueroa an easy 1,000 compared to the Representative. Page 4 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, December 21, 2014
key issues over the next five years: Belize Forges New Environment Gains climate change and risk management; seas, forests and biodiversity; for Central American Countries integrated management of water Belmopan. December 18, 2014: conference, COP20, in Lima, (SICA). resources; environmental quality; Belize has forged major gains on Peru." During Belize's presidency Belize trade and environment; financial climate change, the environment and Minister Alamilla added that as strengthened CCAD by reforming its mechanism. sustainable development for the Protemp President of CCAD, Belize Bylaws to ensure decision making is Minister Alamilla added: "At the Central American region, it was had provided leadership to a series simplified and taken at the highest end of our Protemp Presidency revealed, on Tuesday, December 16, of processes and strategic actions level. we are presenting a more 2014. which would enhance CCAD's The Environmental Regional strengthened CCAD with Belize's six months presidency of capacity to take its place again as one Strategy Framework was also enhanced political, technical, and the Central American Commission on of the most active entities of the approved by CCAD's Council financial-administrative Environment and Development Central American Integration System of Ministers which will tackle six capabilities.” (CCAD) which ends this month, has been marked by new levels of co-operation and integration between CP Gas Service Station countries. Belize's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, and Protemp President Big Mega Bucks Promotion of CCAD for the last six months, the Hon. Lisel Alamilla highlighted her For every purchase over $20, main achievements at a CCAD Ministerial at the meeting in Placencia. get a chance to win She told Ministers: "Most significantly Belize has over the last six months championed $500 & Ten Consolation Prizes the Climate Change Agenda for the Central American Drawing Dates are: region. "We brought together the December 24th and 31st climate change negotiators of Central America to forge a SICA The Management and Staff Climate Change identity. "This is a historic achievement would like to wish all customers for the SICA region and it led all the SICA coordination sessions at a Merry Christmas and a Happppy New Year!!! the recent global climate change Sunday, December 21, 2014 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] Page 5
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A Merry Heart for a Merry Christmas BY: Mary Whelchel happen? Contributed by: Janice Swift A friend was telling me how her Communion And Transformation During this Christmas season, I'm teenage son had taught her the power Contributed by: Janice Swift changed into the same image; then talking about how to have a merry of pleasant words. She would come Exod 34:29 - Moses wist not that reflect Him to others, and as you heart for a truly merry Christmas. We home from work, focused on getting the skin of his face shone while he endeavour to reflect Him, the work noted that putting a smile on our faces dinner on the table for her three boys, talked with Him. of transformation goes on. “Tell me is one simple way to help others be making sure they did their homework, 2 Cor 3:18 - We all, with unveiled the company a man keeps, and I merry. getting the house in good condition, face reflecting as a mirror the glory of will tell you his character”; so runs A second way to have a merry heart etc., and without realizing it, she the Lord, are transformed into the the old proverb. We might go further is to choose words that are cheerful. would walk in the door with harsh same image. and say, tell us what are the subjects Proverbs 16:24 says "Pleasant words of instruction and criticism for Moses, as he returned from the of his habitual consideration—art, words are a honeycomb, sweet to the boys. Finally one of her boys said, mountain of vision, where he had literature, theology, law, commerce, the soul and healing to the "Mom, you always are in such a beheld as much of God’s glory as philanthropy—and we shall be able bones." bad mood when you get home." seems possible to man, caught some to anticipate the expression that will Did you ever realize that pleasant And this brought on a conversation gleam of the Light which he beheld. come upon his face. words from you can really bring which caused my friend to realize that There was a strange radiance on his If we desire to be pure and good, healing to other people-even in trying to be a good mom, she was face, unknown to himself, but visible Christ-like and God like, we must live physical healing to their bones? It's so instead coming across as harsh and to all. He remained long enough in the in fellowship with Christ; beholding easy for us to get caught up in the demanding. Her motives were good presence of God to become saturated and reflecting His glory, even the negative, complaining atmosphere but her choice of words and tone of with the light and glory of the Lord. lowliest and most sinful may become that is usually prevalent in our voice were not. What wonder that he sparkled with it changed into His image. How working worlds. If you want to have We need to say pleasant words to and was compelled to cover his face different to Moses is the unveiled glory a merry heart, start concentrating on ourselves, too. Tell yourself that your with a veil! of Christ. Let us beware of anything having pleasant words. hair looks nice, instead of always St. Paul refers to this incident, and that might bring a veil between Him What if-just what if-we started saying, "I look awful today." Tell show that the light which shone upon and us, and nothing will so soon do flooding our worlds with pleasant yourself that you're a very special the face of Moses is the symbol of this as sin, and inconsistency. Moses words? What if our co-workers heard person to God, instead of saying the lustre of character which shines wist not that his face shone, and our pleasant words, regardless of you're a failure. Those pleasant words from those who behold or reflect Samson wist not that the Lord had how things are on the job? What if will be sweet to your own soul and the glory of the Lord. As we behold departed from him (Jdg 16:20). our children heard pleasant words, they will begin a healing process in the glory shining in the face of Jesus There is a tragic as well as a blessed even when we're tired or irritated? your spirit. Christ, we are changed into His unconsciousness. Let us see to it that What if our family or mates heard Want to have a merry heart for a likeness. we watch and pray, that we may not pleasant words from us, even merry Christmas? Use pleasant words There are two laws for Christian be taken unawares, and deprived of when they're dishing out unpleasant all day today. It will cheer you up and living: keep looking at Jesus until you our purity and strength whilst wrapt ones? What do you think would everyone around you. become like Him, and beholding are in unconsciousness. What's Your Measure? In Luke 6:38, Jesus said these The measure you use is what is words, measured back to you. If you use a “Give, and it will be given to shovel, and that is what you measure you: good measure, pressed down, it out with, that is how it comes back shaken together, and running over to you. will be put into your bosom. For Wouldn’t you rather have a good with the same measure that you measure, pressed down, shaken use, it will be measured back to together, running over shovel as you.” opposed to a serving spoon? The That is a promise of Jesus that you measure you use, Jesus said, that is can stake your life on. Give, and what what is used to measure back to you. happens? It will be given to you good I believe many people are using a measure, pressed down, shaken teaspoon and yet they are praying, together, and running over. Sounds “God bless me. I have big needs.” like fun, doesn’t it?! I am sure God is saying, “I’m doing But notice that He also added this, all I can. You know, I’m pressing “The same measure that you use, it down as much as I can press it it will be measured back to you.” down. It is running over. But a If you take a serving spoon, and that running over teaspoon is just not is what you measure out your giving that much.” with, you will get an overflowing Are you using a teaspoon or a serving spoon. It comes back to you shovel? Whatever you use is good measure, pressed down, shaken what comes back multiplied, but it is together, and overflowing from a only according to the measure you serving spoon. use. “““Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes Courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” - Mary Anne Radmacher Sunday, December 21, 2014 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] Page 7
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (ENGINEERING CONSULTANT/PROJECT ENGINEER) (CONSULTING SERVICE)
Country: Belize Country: Belize
Project Name: Belmopan Sewerage Expansion Project Project Name: Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula Sector: Water and Sanitation Loan Contract No. : 2486/OC-BL Loan Contract No. : GRT/FM-12724-RG (RG-X1011) Project No.: BL-L1015 Project No.: 140811131395 Deadline: 22nd December 2014 Deadline: 22nd December 2014
The Government of Belize and Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) have The Government of Belize and Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB) and the Global Environment Facility and have entered into agreements for a program Global Environment Facility for a program to support economic development to support economic development and improve the quality of life of the and improve the quality of life for the residents in Belmopan through residents in the Placencia Peninsula through environmental improvements. environmental improvements. Specifically, the project seeks to upgrade the Specifically, the Project seeks to increase access to wastewater treatment existing sewerage system in order to meet current and future wastewater through the development of a new sewerage collection and treatment system treatment demands. As the Executing Agency, BWS will apply part of the in the Placencia Peninsula. As the Executing Agency, BWSL intends to apply part proceeds from the agreements for payments under the project, Belmopan of the proceeds to payments under the project, Integrated Water and Sanitation Sewerage Expansion Project, for the recruitment of a Project Engineer as Programme for the Placencia Peninsula, for the recruitment of a Technical summarized below. Specialist as summarized below.
POSITION OBJECTIVES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering 1. Upgrade the existing 1. Bachelor degree in Civil POSITION OBJECTIVES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Consultant sewerage system in order to Engineering, Sanitation meet current and future Engineering, Water & Technical Specialist 1. Provide technical ser- 1. Bachelor degree wastewater treatment Wastewater Engineering vices for the Project Manage- in Environmental / Civil demands. or a related engineering ment Unit, Engineering, Water field or Waste-Water 2. Monitor the design and Engineering, Chemical 2. Minimum of 5 construction of a water and Engineering or a related years demonstrated expe- wastewater system engineering field rience in earthworks/ construction supervision 3. Collect and analyze 2. Minimum experience of and at least 2 years in samples for a baseline wa- 5 years in site supervision infrastructure project ter quality in Placencia. management. 3. Excellent computer skills. 3. Excellent English writing and oral 4.Fluency in English communication skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project and Spanish BWSL now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in would be an asset. providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information establishing that they are available and qualified to perform the services BWSL now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in (curriculum vitae which include a description of similar assignments, experience in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.). demonstrating that they are available and have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (curriculum vitae which include a description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the appropriate skills, etc.). Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-9) and is Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies. Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-9) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. during office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address indicated below by 4:30 pm on Monday December 22th,2014. Expressions of indicated below by 4:30 pm on Monday December 22nd, 2014. Submittals must interest must clearly indicate “Engineering Consultant” for Belmopan Sewer- clearly indicate the position of interest and the project name: “Integrated Water age Expansion Project”. and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula.”
Project Manager Project Manager Project Management Unit Project Management Unit Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula Belize Water Services Limited Belize Water Services Limited #7 Central American Blvd. #7 Central American Blvd. Belize City, Belize Belize City, Belize Tel.: 011-501-222-4757 ext. 1106 Tel.: 011-501-222-4757 ext. 1106 Fax: 501-222-4759 Fax: 501-222-4759 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Page 8 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, December 21, 2014
Collateral Required An Amish man wanted a loan for Finally the banker decided to make $500. He approached his local the $500 loan. Get Thee Behind Me banker. The banker pulled out the loan Several weeks later the Amish man A little boy always went next door This worked for a week, then one application, asking, "What are you was back in the bank. He pulled out to play even though his mom had sunny afternoon his mom looked out going to do with the money?" a roll of bills, "Here's the money to warned him against doing so. This the window and there was her son "Take some jewelry to city and pay loan," he said, handing the worried his mom so badly that playing on the neighbors lawn having sell it," said the Amish man. entire amount including interest. she asked him why he was so cut a hole in the fence. "What have you got for "What are you going to do with disobedient. "Jeremiah", she yelled, "come collateral?" queried the banker, the rest of that money?" He replied that Satan tempted him here!" She then said "did I not tell going strictly by the book. "Put it in my pocket." so bad and he did not know what to you to say 'get behind me Satan' "Don't know what collateral "Why don't you deposit it in my do. whenever he tempted you?" means." bank?"asked the banker. His mom then advised him to say "Yes", the boy replied, "I said, "Well that's something of value "I don't know what deposit 'get behind me Satan' whenever he 'get behind me Satan', then he that would cover the cost of the means." was tempted. She then built a fence went behind me and pushed me loan. Have you got any vehicles?" "Well, you put the money in our around the house. through the hole in the fence." "Yes, I have a 1949 Chevy bank and we take care of it for A Miracle Transformation pickup." you. When you want to use it you An Amish boy and his father were wheel chair rolled up to the moving The banker shook his head, "How can withdraw it." visiting Princess Hotel. They were walls and pressed a button. The walls about livestock?" The Amish man leaned across the amazed by almost everything they opened and the lady rolled between "Yes, I have a horse." desk, looking suspiciously at the saw, but especially by two shiny, them into a small room. The walls "How old is it?" banker, and asked, "What you got silver walls that could move apart closed and the boy and his father "I don't know; it has no teeth." for collateral?" and back together again. The boy watched small circles of lights with Pa Won't Like It asked his father, "What is this, numbers above the walls light up. They It seems a farm boy accidentally insisted. Father?" continued to watch the circles light up overturned his wagon load of "Well okay," the boy finally The father responded, "Son, I in the reverse direction. The walls corn. The farmer who lived nearby agreed, and added, "But Pa won't have never seen anything like this opened up again and a beautiful 24 heard the noise. "Hey Willis!!" like it." in my life, I don't know what it is." year old woman stepped out. the farmer yelled. "Forget After a hearty dinner, Willis thanked While the boy and his father were The father said to his son, "Go get your troubles. Come in with his host. "I feel a lot better now, watching wide-eyed an old lady in a your Mother." us. Then I'll help you get the but I know Pa is going to be real wagon up." upset." "That's mighty nice of you, " "Don't be foolish !" the Don’t Be A Willis answered, "but I don't think neighbour said with a smile. "By the Pa would like me to." way, where is he?" Litter Bug!!! "Awe, come on," the farmer "Under the wagon."
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SSACREDACRED HHEAREARTT CCOLLEGEOLLEGE P.O. BOX 163, SAN IGNACIO, CAYO, BELIZE. PHONE: (501) 824 -2102; 824 -2758; FAX: 824 - 3759
VACANCY Principal/President The Board of Governors of Sacred Heart College invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the full-time post of Principal/President. The position will be effective March 1, 2015
The Principal /President will be charged with advancing the institutions Academic reputation and national standing. S/he has oversight of the academic and administrative affairs of the College (high school and junior college sections). S/he has the ultimate responsibility for general administration, the relationship between the school and its public, and overseeing the implementation of the policies and programs of the school in cooperation with the Board of Governors and Ministry of Education. S/he reports to the Sacred Heart College Board of Governors and is an ex-officio member of the Board.
SHC is a Catholic institution and as such its academic and administrative practices are molded by Catholic teachings, morals and traditions.
The Principal/President will be a person who:
• Is familiar with and an advocate of the mission of Sacred Heart College; • Is capable of leading and working as part of the College’s senior management team which includes the Dean of the Junior College and the Associate Principal of the High School; • Is accessible and consultative when making decisions; • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is a self motivated team player; • Has the ability to articulate effectively the school’s mission to the College community, alumni and to the public-at-large; • Possesses strong leadership and management skills; • Is familiar with policies, regulations and programs of the Ministry of Education; • Keeps abreast of modern and effective teachings technologies and best practices; • Manages based on performance and outputs; • Has budget management experience;
Education and Experience: Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration (or related field) from an accredited institution, a full license to teach at the secondary level, and a minimum of five years experience in teaching or administration, preferably in the Belizean educational system. Fluency in Spanish will be an asset. Application packages should include a current resumé, three named referees with contact details, and copies of all diplomas, certificates, and teacher’s license. Remuneration: In accordance with salary scales approved by the Ministry of Education.
Application Deadline: 31st December, 2014
Applications should be addressed to: The Chairman Board of Governors Sacred Heart College P.O. Box 163 San Ignacio, Cayo
Application should also be emailed to: [email protected] Page 10 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, December 21, 2014
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Supermarket located on Hudson located on Bishop Martin Street, Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo District. Street, San Ignacio, Cayo District. Santa Elena, Cayo District. Notice is hereby be given that under the Notice is hereby be given that under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Notice is hereby be given that under Notice is hereby be given that under Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, the Intoxicating Liquor License the Intoxicating Liquor License Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, MEIYAN LIU Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws Revised Edition 2000, TIM BUDD is is applying for a PUBLICAN SPECIAL of Belize, Revised Edition of Belize, Revised Edition applying for a RESTAURANT liquor liquor license for the year 2015 to operate 2000, HE YUE DONG is applying 2000, XING TIN ZHEN is license for the year 2015 to operate La Mei Mei Shop and Fast Food located for a CONVENIENCE liquor applying for a CONVENIENCE Primavera located on Mile 1.5 Old Mill on Savannah St, San Ignacio Town, Cayo license for the year 2015 to operate iquor license for the year 2015 to Road, Cayo District. District. Anthony’s Supermarket located on operate 8&8 Supermarket located George Price Highway, Santa Elena, on Bishop Martin Street, Santa Elena, Notice is hereby be given that under the Notice is hereby be given that under the Cayo District. Cayo District. Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Notice is hereby be given that under Notice is hereby be given that under Revised Edition 2000, JERRY Revised Edition 2000, FRANCISCO the Intoxicating Liquor License the Intoxicating Liquor License BIERWISCH is applying for a NIGHT MONTERO is applying for a Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws CLUB liquor license for the year 2015 to RESTAURANT liquor license for the of Belize, Revised Edition of Belize, Revised Edition operate J&J Restaruant located on year 2015 to operate Rumors located 2000, GURMINDER SINGH is 2000, XIN YAM TAN is applying Buena Vista Street, San Ignacio, Cayo Benque Viejo Road, Cayo District. applying for a NIGHT CLUB liquor for a PUBLICAN SPECIAL liquor District. license for the year 2015 to operate license for the year 2015 to operate Notice is hereby be given that under the Blue Angel’s located on Hudson Delicious Seafood Chinese Notice is hereby be given that under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Street, San Ignacio, Cayo District. 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CONVENIENCE liquor license for the in San Antonio Village, Cayo District. year 2015 to operate D&K Shop located Notice is hereby be given that under the Notice is hereby be given that under in Georgeville, Cayo District. Notice is hereby be given that under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance the Intoxicating Liquor License Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws Notice is hereby be given that under the Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, JIE XIONG of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 2000, DA RONG LIN is applying for a GEORGE RECINOS is applying Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, CHEN is applying for a CONVENIENCE liquor license for for a CONVENIENCE liquor Revised Edition 2000, RUO FENG LI CONVENIENCE liquor license for the the year 2015 to operate Lin’s Super- license for the year 2015 to operate is applying for a MALT AND CIDER year 2015 to operate A&S market located on George Price Cost Less/Wine House located on liquor license for the year 2015 to operate Supermarket located on George Price Highway, Santa Elena, Cayo District. Benque Viejo Road, San Ignacio, Li Store located in Esperanza Village, Hwy, Santa Elena, Cayo District. Cayo District. Cayo District. 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E.R. 9(2) REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT CHAPTER 9
NOTICE THAT A POLL WILL BE TAKEN
The Electoral Division of CAYO NORTH
NOTICE is hereby given to the Voters of the electoral division aforesaid that a Poll will be taken for the election now pending for the said electoral division and that such Poll will be opened on MONDAY, the 5th day of JANUARY, 2015 at the hour of seven in the forenoon and kept open till the hour of six in the afternoon in the following Polling Stations established in the various Polling Areas comprised in the said electoral division:
POLLING STATIONS:
1. Polling Area No. 73 SACRED HEART R.C. SCHOOL, SAN IGNACIO TOWN, CAYO DISTRICT
2. Polling Area No. 75 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION R.C. SCHOOL, BULLET TREE FALLS, CAYO DISTRICT
And that the candidates in the above electoral division are as follows: CANDIDATES:
1. FIGUEROA, OMAR of # 52 Benque Viejo Road, Cayo District, Ecologist – UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY
2. HARRISON, RICHARD of Benque Viejo Road, Cayo District, Businessman – PEOPLE’S UNITED PARTY
Of which all persons are hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. The counting of votes will take place at the Center for Employment Training (CET) building, San Ignacio, Cayo District, on the 5th day of January, 2015 at the hour of 8:00 p.m.
GIVEN under my Hand this16th day of December, 2014.
(MARCELO WINDSOR) Returning Officer for the Cayo North Division ______Elections and Boundaries Commission, Belize City, 16th December, 2014
ALLOCATION OF COLOURS TO POLITICAL PARTIES CONTESTING THE CAYO NORTH BY-ELECTION 2015
In accordance with Rule 15 (4) of the Representation of the People Election Rules, the Elections and Boundaries Commission has allocated the following colours to the political parties contesting the Cayo North By-Election 2015:-
POLITICAL PARTIES COLOUR
People’s United Party (PUP) BLUE United Democratic Party (UDP) RED
(JOSEPHINE TAMAI) Chief Elections Officer ______Elections and Boundaries Commission, Belize City, 16th December, 2014
CAYO NORTH BY-ELECTION 2015
DESCRIPTION OF POLLING AREAS, POLLING STATIONS AND COUNTING STATION
CAYO NORTH ELECTORAL DIVISION
POLLING AREA NO. 73
Commencing at a point, the said point being the intersection of Waight Avenue produced across Burns Avenue to the eastern branch of the Belize River, known as the Macal River; thence southerly along the west bank of the Macal River to its confluence with a creek west of the Village of Cristo Rey; thence westerly along the south bank of the said creek and extending to the Benque Viejo Road, the said road also being a portion of the Western Highway; thence northerly along the Benque Viejo Road to a major track, the said major track leading to the settlement of Providencien on the bank of the western branch of the Belize River, also known as the Mopan River; thence westerly, northerly then easterly along the said track an along the western town boundary of San Ignacio to the Bullet Tree Road; thence east along the north- side of the Bullet Tree Road to Waight Avenue; thence continuing east along the north-side of Waight Avenue produced across Burns Avenue back to the point of commencement.
The afore described Polling Area No. 73 generally comprising the southern part of San Ignacio Town. ALL THAT area comprising of
POLLING STATION NO. 73 – SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SAN IGNACIO TOWN ELECTORS WITH SURNAMES A – Z WILL VOTE AT SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, SAN IGNACIO TOWN
POLLING AREA NO. 75
Commencing at a point, the said point being the Intersection of the San Ignacio Town boundary and the Mopan River; thence southerly along the said town boundary and across the Bullet Tree Road to a track, the said track leading to the settlement of Providencien on the bank of the Mopan River; thence westerly along the said track to the Mopan River; thence upstream along the west bank of the Mopan River to a track north of the Village of Santa Rosa; thence west along the said track to its intersection with the western international boundary between Belize and Guatemala; thence north along the said international boundary between Belize and Guatemala to its junction with the northern boundary of the Cayo District; thence northeasterly along the northern boundary of the Cayo District for a distance of approx. eight kilometers to a major track ; thence southerly along the major track to the west bank of Aguacate Lagoon; thence continuing along the west bank of Aguacate Lagoon to Cadena Creek; thence upstream along Cadena Creek for an approx. distance of 1.5 kilometers to its junction a track; thence generally following the said track south to its intersection with another track in an area north-west of Santa Familia Village; thence southerly along the said track to the Mopan River and back to the point of commencement.
The afore described Polling Area No. 75 generally comprising the villages of Bullet Tree, San Jose, Paslow Falls, Ramonal and Provedencien
ALL THAT area comprising of POLLING STATION NO. 75 – IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL, BULLET TREE, CAYO DISTRICT
ELECTORS WITH SURNAMES A – Z WILL VOTE AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL, BULLET TREE, CAYO DISTRICT
COUNTING STATION: CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING (CET) BUILDING
(JOSEPHINE TAMAI) Chief Elections Office ______Elections and Boundaries Commission BELIZE City, 16th December 2014
NOTICE CAYO NORTH BY-ELECTION
RESTRICTIONS ON SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR ON ELECTION DAY IN THE CAYO NORTH ELECTORAL DIVISION
The attention of the general public in the Cayo North Electoral Division is drawn to the provisions of section 28 of the Representation of the People Act, which prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquor on Election Day, Monday, 5th January, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This section states as follows:
“28. (1) Subject to subsection (2), every person who is the holder of any liquor licence granted under the provisions of any Act authorizing the sale of intoxicating liquor in any premises maintained solely for that purpose shall take all necessary steps to cause such premises to be closed to the public upon election day between the hour appointed for the opening of the poll and the hour appointed for the closing of the poll.
(2) Every person who is the holder of any hotel licence, special hotel licence, restaurant licence or licence to sell liquor in any premises not solely maintained for that purpose, granted under the provisions of any Act authorizing the sale of intoxicating liquor shall take all necessary steps to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquor at any time upon election day between the hour appointed for the opening of the poll and the hour appointed for the closing of the poll.
(3) Any person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction with a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.”
(JOSEPHINE TAMAI) Chief Elections Officer ______ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES DEPARTMENT BELIZE CITY 16th DECEMBER 2014
NOTICE CAYO NORTH BY-ELECTION
EMPLOYERS TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES REASONABLE TIME FOR VOTING
The attention of the general public is drawn to the provisions of Section 29 of the Representation of the People Act, which requires employers to grant reasonable time to employees to vote on Election Day, Monday, 5th January 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Section 29 (1) and (2) states as follows:
“29. (1) Every employer shall, on polling day, allow every voter in his employ a reasonable time during the prescribed period for voting, and no employer shall make any deduction from the pay or other remuneration of any such voter or impose upon or exact from him any penalty by reason of his absence during such period.
(2) Any employer who, directly or indirectly refuses to grant, or by intimidation, undue influence or in any other way, interferes with the granting of reasonable time to any voter in his employ during the prescribed period of voting as in this section provided, shall on summary conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or to imprisonment to a period not exceeding one year.”
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They attach to the cell is produced inside the ER, whose can also serve as a vector for this vi- indicated. This infection of vectors surface via specific receptors and are M-protein is not yet cleaved to its rus. Like other Arboviruses which are without a previous blood meal seems taken up by an endosomal vesicle. mature form and is therefore denoted transmitted by mosquitoes, the yellow to play a role in single, sudden Inside the endosome, the decreased as prM (precursor M) and forms fever virus is taken up by a female breakouts of the disease. pH induces the fusion of the a complex with protein E. The mosquito when it ingests the blood of Three epidemiologically different endosomal membrane with the virus immature particles are processed in an infected human or other primate. infectious cycles occur, in which the virus is transmitted from mosquitoes to humans or other primates. In the Cuba'sCuba's RRaulaul CastrCastroo UrgesUrges "urban cycle", only the yellow fever mosquito A. aegypti is involved. It is well adapted to urban areas USUS TToo LiftLift TTraderade EmbargoEmbargo and can also transmit other diseases, Cuban President Raul Castro has including dengue fever and urged the US to end its trade embargo chikungunya. The urban cycle is after the two countries opened responsible for the major outbreaks formal talks on restoring diplomatic of yellow fever that occur in Africa. relations. Except in an outbreak in 1999 in He said the five-decade embargo Bolivia, this urban cycle no longer "caused enormous human and exists in South America. economic damage". Besides the urban cycle, both in But only the US Congress has Africa and South America, a sylvatic the power to lift the embargo, and cycle (forest cycle or jungle cycle) correspondents say many Republicans is present, where Aedes africanus (in are still deeply opposed to this. Africa) or mosquitoes of the genus On Wednesday, US President Haemagogus and Sabethes (in South Barack Obama and Mr Castro America) serve as vectors. In the agreed a number of measures to jungle, the mosquitoes infect mainly improve ties. non-human primates; the disease is They included the release by Cuba mostly asymptomatic in African of US contractor Alan Gross and opposition from some in Congress Tuesday for nearly an hour - the first primates. In South America, the three Cubans held in the US. who view the Cuban regime as a presidential-level talks between the sylvatic cycle is currently the only way Relations between the US and repressive dictatorship, she says. two nations since Cuba's 1959 humans can infect each other, which Cuba have been frozen since the early Cuban-American Republican revolution. explains the low incidence of yellow 1960s when the US broke off Senator Marco Rubio said he would Mr Gross, 65, who is in poor fever cases on the continent. People diplomatic relations and imposed a do all he could to "unravel" the plan. health, was detained by the Cuban who become infected in the jungle can trade embargo after Cuba's Fellow Senators John McCain authorities five years ago for carry the virus to urban areas, where revolution led to communism. and Lindsey Graham said the shift importing banned satellite A. aegypti acts as a vector. Because But in unprecedented moves on in policy reflected "America and the technology. of this sylvatic cycle, the yellow fever Wednesday, Mr Obama said the values it stands for in retreat and His arrest and imprisonment cannot be eradicated. "rigid and outdated policy" of decline". had undermined previous attempts In Africa, a third infectious cycle isolating Cuba had clearly failed. Bells ring out to thaw diplomatic relations between known as "savannah cycle" or He said economic reforms were Wednesday's announcements the two countries. intermediate cycle, occurs between still needed in Cuba and human follow more than a year of secret talks Cuba and the US said he had been the jungle and urban cycles. Different rights there needed to be upheld. in Canada and at the Vatican, directly freed on humanitarian grounds. mosquitoes of the genus Aedes are But he said it was time for a new involving Pope Francis. Cuba also freed an unnamed involved. In recent years, this has approach. In his televised address on American intelligence officer who had been the most common form of The Cuban government blames the Wednesday, President Castro said been in jail in Cuba for nearly 20 transmission of yellow fever in Africa. US embargo for economic hardship Cuba was willing to discuss years. Prevention on the island differences that remain with the US In exchange, Washington released Personal prevention of yellow Mr Obama added that the US was on national sovereignty, democracy three high profile Cuban prisoners fever includes vaccination, as well as looking to open an embassy in and internal policies. who were serving lengthy sentences avoidance of mosquito bites in areas Havana in the coming months. "We should learn the art of for espionage. where yellow fever is endemic. The BBC's Barbara Plett living together in a civilised They were part of the so-called Institutional measures for prevention Usher in Washington says that manner in spite of our "Cuban Five" who US prosecutors of yellow fever include vaccination although Mr Obama has the differences," he said. said had sought to infiltrate US programmes and measures of authority to normalise relations with As he spoke, church bells rang out military bases and spied on Cuban controlling mosquitoes. Programmes Cuba and increase the flow of people and schools paused their lessons to exiles in Florida. for distribution of mosquito nets for and money, only Congress can lift the mark the news. Two of them had recently been use in homes are providing reductions embargo. Officials said that Mr Obama and allowed to return to Cuba after in cases of both malaria and yellow The president still faces strong Mr Castro spoke by telephone on finishing their sentences. fever. Sunday, December 21, 2014 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] Page 17 Page 18 - STAR - Tels: 626-8822 & 804-4900 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, December 21, 2014
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