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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Monday, January 26, 2009: The crime occurred over threeyears ago. Initial investigation ledto the arrest of four Santa Elenamen. The trial ended last week withthe conviction and sentencing oftwo of them. On October 27, 2005, OscarChapeau, 63 at the time, reportedto San Ignacio Police that he and aChinese female companion wereattacked and robbed whilst at hisRiver Walk Farm located acrossfrom Floral Park, at mile 63 on theWestern Highway. In a statement to the police,Chapeau reported that the itemsstolen included a gold and diamondring valued at $10,000., onecomputer and accessories valued at

$800., one black Nokia telephonevalued at $400., one green jacketvalued at $300., one Seiko brand

wrist watch valued at $250., onebrown leather wallet valued at $25.,one Belize Driver’s Permit valuedat $20., one $20., telephone cardand $1,500., in cash, all for a totalvalue of $13,315. The report also includedallegations of the attempt rapeof the Chinese woman. Swift police investigation led tothe arrest of Reymundo “Mundo”Vasquez, Nelson Velasquez, LuisCastellanos and Mark TrappGentle. When the case was first heard inSan Ignacio’s magistrate court itwas submitted for trial onindictment in the Supreme Courtbut as the matter proceeded, it wassubsequently reverted to themagistrate court for summary trial. After several adjournments thecase was set for hearing onJanuary 23, 2009. With all four

defendants pleading not guilty tocharges of robbery, wounding andharm, the trial proceeded asscheduled and after hearingarguments from the defense and theprosecution, Magistrate HarrisonHulett, deputizing for MagistrateKathleen Lewis, found two of thedefendants, Reymundo “Mundo”Vasquez and Nelson Velasquezguilty for the crimes of robbery,wounding and harm. The other defendants LuisCastellanos and Mark TrappGentle were acquitted of allcharges. All four accused personswere undefended in court. Velasquez and Vasquez wereconsequently sentenced to 5 yearsfor robbery, 1 year for woundingand 6 months for harm. MagistrateHulett ordered that the sentencesare to run consecutively for a totalof 6 ½ years imprisonment.

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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Wednesday, January 28, 2009: He landed in Belize as a touriston January 5, 2009, but after beingin the country for only two weekshe caught up with a foreignteam engaged in communityconstruction projects. Robert “Bob”Davis is anAmerican national from WisconsinUSA. He is on his second trip toBelize. His first visit was over 14years ago, in 1994. We met him over the weekendat Pop’s Restaurant on West Streetin San Ignacio Town and what aninteresting story he had to offer. He told us that he spent his firstweek at a guest house in San

Ignacio after which he moved overthe bridge to the Aguada Hotel onLa Loma Luz Boulevard in Santa

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MELCHOR DEMENCOS, Peten,G u a t e m a l a ,Monday, January26, 2009: Another Belizeanis dead in theneighboring Westernborder community ofMelchor De Mencos,Peten, Guatemala. Our investigationrevealed that it wasshortly after 9:00p.m., on Friday,January 24, whenGuatemalan firemenand policemen from

Western Border as well as BenqueViejo police were informed of theincident. The mother of thedeceased traveled to Melchorwhere she positively identified thedeceased as her son. At around 2:30p.m., the following day, she crossedthe border with her son’s body. We traveled to La Puerta Negrain Melchor where we spoke to themanager of the establishment“Nelson” He informed that thedeceased is a regular patron of theestablishment and that he hadvisited the bar earlier that Fridayevening where he drank a liter ofbeer and left without incident.

He said that, contrary to mediareports, the incident did not takeplace inside the bar and that as amatter of fact, he was the firstperson to come upon the man onthe ground about 25 feet outside thebar. According to the Manager, heexited the bar, as he normally doeswhen on duty, just to keep track ofwhat his happening on the outsideas with the loud music inside, it isoften difficult to keep abreast ofwhat is happening outside and sohe make regular checks. It was

the Policia Nacional Civil (PNC)responded to reports of a man onthe ground near the Puerta Negra(Black Door) Bar in Melchor. According to Guatemalanlaw, under these circumstances,permission must be obtained froma local judge for the removal of abody. When the requiredpermission was obtained, the bodywas transported to the nearbyhospital where it was pronounceddead and identified as that ofBelizean, Johnny Cal, 31 from thevillage of San Jose Succotz. Belizean authorities at the

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Dear Editor; Daily hundreds of pedestriansbrave traffic hazards on theWestern Highway from the LomaLuz Boulevard junction to theHawkesworth Bridge. It is hightime an appropriate sidewalktogether with pedestrian crossingsbe built, to accomodate increasingfoot traffic with a safety zone. Additional traffic officers wouldalso be needed to assist at keycrossings for school childrenespecially at lunchtime and for the

issuing of tickets for violators oftraffic laws. In this manner a more controlledflow of traffic will be implementedat the same time collecting neededfunds for the town council. Lets not wait for a trajedy tooccur before action is taken. Wemust bear in mind that it canhappen to anyone at anytime,being either a driver or a pedestrian.Thank youNicacio “Nic” Gonzalez,Santa Elena, Cayo

Let’s Not Wait For A Tragedy

Dear Editor, Two national elections ago, manypeople in the Cayo North Division,including those that live in theKontiki Area, went to the polls andcast their vote for Brother Les. What a mistake we made. Eventhough this man lived in Kontikiarea, he virtually abandoned us.He not only failed us as ourrepresentative, but did nothing tomaintain or improve conditions inour part of town. The only time we would see agrader around here to fix roads waswhen the road to his house was bad.Then the grader would show up andonly fix the two roads that led tohis house.

Forgotten And Abandoned In Kontiki, Cayo Fed up with being ignored byBrother Les, we were glad when thelast national elections came around.For his failure as our representative,we voted the PUP out and voted forMr. Fernandez. The UDP won and we welcomedthe change hoping that thingswould improve in Kontiki. We were so wrong. Like BrotherLes, the Hon. Fernandez has alsoforgotten and abandoned us inKontiki. Since elections we have hadtropical storms and rain storms thathave made our already bad dirtroads even worse. And only oncehas a grader been sent to do somerepairs to them.

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me aspace in our Twin Town’s STARNewspaper. My intention inwriting this piece is by no meansto find argument for any backand forth on any particular topic,but to define and suggestrecommendations for our TwinTowns forward movement as avital part of our country’s success. My concern, as it is with manypeople that have made comment,is the POLICE CITIZEN SPECIALCONSTABLES (PSCs). First, I must applaud this idea.Anything that can help with thedelivery of justice, on the side ofthe law is a plus in the society welive in - kudos to the Police for thisimportant element of havingprivate citizens help to provide usa safer community. On the other hand, I believe thatthe process or criteria used tochoose the people that are given thepower to defend the law on ourbehalf, is flawed or perhaps, thosein the position of choosing thosePSCs have not proven that they canchoose the most responsible peopleamong us for this very importantresponsibility. By no means are we saying thatthe system is flawed as far as theidea goes. But we are suggestingthat the criteria need to berevisited because of some of thechoices that we have seen. Fromtalking to people who have hadsome qualms with (at least) acouple of the recently appointedPSCs, the general feeling is that,these individuals could use thelaw as a weapon against the verysame citizens they are given theopportunity to protect. One potential case may be that aPSC may not have the decentability to be objective whendealing with particularsituations; a problem that couldbe decently dealt with couldmushroom into somethingobnoxious where the REAL Policewould have to then step in –making the citizenry morale withPolice confidence deplete even

more. A second suggestion would be toinvestigate the past records(Police and other) of allindividuals desirous of becomingPSC’s. If a person expressing aninterest of becoming a SpecialConstable has a criminal policerecord, then he/she should bedenied this important position evenif he/she was absolved – the mainelement in this situation is theamount of problems that thisperson has had to deal with. It couldappear that these individuals havethe power of the law to use as aweapon against the “people thatdon’t like him/her”. Citizens have also, veryadmirably, condemned anypolitical intervention in pointingout or requesting on who shouldbecome a Special Constable as itis done with Justice’s of the Peace,where there is another dramaticdisappointment as politicians haveflooded the streets with JP’s manywho don’t even know their role inthat honorable position - see the“fees” for the “honorable” workthey do. (This is for another writ-ing of course) It is the hope of this writer thatcitizens will observe some of theoccurrences in the twin towns andthrough this type of writing, thinkof options and opportunities thatwill make our towns safer and moreprosperous. We should agree that the criteriabe changed as far as how and whowe choose our Special Constablesfor our protection with the law. Wecan also agree that using the law asa weapon against law-abidingcitizens is an appalling strategy thatwill come about when there is noobjectivity in the people we choosefor these positions. Lastly, we can also agree thatpolitics and this sacred area of thelaw should not be mixed as this iscapable of corrupting the founda-tions of peace and justice that allcitizens hope to share in ourBelizean society. With community first,Joe Awe, San Ignacio

Politics And The Law Should Not Be Mixed

Like before too, the grader hasonly worked on two roads(ironically, the same ones that goby Brother Les house). It makes mewonder if the Hon. Fernandez is ontop of things in Kontiki or if thesame man from the Ministry ofWorks is allowed to make sure thatBro. Les contiues to remaincomfortable. Several of us out here have cars,not only Bro. Les. We can barelydrive our cars down our streetbecause they are in such deplorablecondition. Even some of our neighbours

with 4X4 vehicles have a hard timedriving to their houses when itrains. Surely the Hon. Fernandez couldrequest that the Ministry of Workssend their grader out here to levelour streets. The town board elections arecoming very soon. We would liketo remind Mr. Fernandez that whenarea representatives forget andabandon us in Kontiki, we let themknow of their failure on electionday.Joe Card,Kontiki Area, Cayo.


The Social Security Board invites tenders for the provision of cleaning supplies for its offices countrywide.The list of supplies to be provided are as follows:

Air Freshener Spray 420 Boxes of 12 cans per boxAlcohol (Rubbing) 52 Boxes of 12 bottles per boxBathroom Freshener Dispensers (Time Mists) 32 CasesBrooms 132 UnitsBuckets 68 UnitsBuffing Pads 16 UnitsCarpet Deodorizers 32 BottlesCarpet Stain Remover 20 BottlesClorox (Bleach) 132 Boxes of six 1 gallon bottles per boxDeck Broom 8 UnitsDishwashing Liquid (750 ml) 148 BottlesDust Pans 16 UnitsDisinfectant 10 Cases of six 1 gallon bottles per boxFurniture Polish – non aerosol 156 CansGarbage Bags (13 gallons) 224 Rolls at 50 bags per rollGarbage Bags (29-33 gallons) 224 Rolls at 50 bags per rollGarbage Bags (50 gallons) 116 Rolls at 50 bags per rollGarbage Containers (13 gallon) 50 UnitsGlass Cleaner 108 BottlesHand Liquid Soap 76 Boxes at 12 units per boxHand Paper 220 Cases at 12 rolls per caseInsect Spray 232 CansJumbo Toilet Paper (for dispenser) 244 Cases at 12 rolls per caseLime Away 272 BottlesLysol Antibacterial Spray 104 UnitsCleaning Cloths 36 BoxesMops (small) 164 UnitsMops (large) 24 UnitsMuriatic Acid 116 BottlesOrange Cleaner 28 CasesRubber Gloves 48 PacksScrub Brushes 12 UnitsPowdered Detergent 9 PacksToilet Bowl Deodorizer 8 BoxesToilet Paper 36 BalesToilet Plunger 10 UnitsToilet Scrubber (brush) 12 UnitsUnitabs (for urinals) 24 Boxes at 12 units per boxVacuum Bags 4 Boxes

All submissions must include the unit price of each item and the brand and size of the product.

Submission of tender must be made in a sealed envelope to the address below. The envelope shall bear the name of the tender and awarning not to open before the specified time and date. The deadline for the submission of tenders is February 9, 2009. Any tenderreceived after this deadline will not be considered.

The Social Security Board, Tender Committee, will open tenders and the Social Security Board will not defray any cost incurred by anytenderer. The Social Security Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender and reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, andto annul the process and reject all tenders, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affectedprospective contractor or any obligation to assign any reason for the rejection of any tender. Prospective tenderers must be in compliancewith the requirements of Social Security Act in order to be considered.

Mrs. Merlene Bailey MartinezChief Executive OfficerSocial Security BoardBliss Parade, P.O. Box 18Belmopan, Belize

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BELMOPAN, Tuesday, January 27,2009: A release issued today by theMinistry of Economic Development,Commerce, Industry and ConsumerProtection informs that it has come tothe attention of the Belize Bureau ofStandards that the price of butane sold

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by some distributors may exceed thecurrent controlled price. In light of this situation the generalpublic is hereby informed that thecurrent controlled prices for butanegas are as follows: Corozal and Belize City: $86;Orange Walk: $87; Belmopan City and

San Ignacio/Santa Elena: $88; BenqueViejo del Carmen $89; Dangriga:$90; and Punta Gorda: $91. Consumers are advised to takenote the current price and to alertthe Ministry of infractions at0-800-283-5587. Where there is failure to comply,consumers are reminded that thereceipt is proof of purchase and this isimportant in seeking redress.

Distribution agents and the generalpublic are hereby advised that sellingabove the controlled price is a seriousoffence under the Supplies Control ActChapter 293 Section four (4) of theLaws of Belize. Any person found in violation facesimprisonment for a term notexceeding six months or to a fine notexceeding one thousand dollars or toboth fine and confinement.


SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Wednesday, January 28, 2009: Fuel prices in Belize increasedtoday resulting from a rise in latestacquisition costs. At the stroke of midnight, and asthe date changed to Wednesday,January 28, 2009, fuel outletsacross the nation ratcheted up theretail prices at their stations. In San Ignacio/Santa Elena, theprice of Diesel went up by 58 cents:From BZ$4.85 to BZ$5.43 –Regular Gasoline experienced a93 cents increase from $4.65 to$5.58 and Super Gasoline went upfrom $5.45 to $5.85, an increase of40 cents. In July 2008, the world price ofcrude peaked at US$147 perbarrel. By the end of 2008, as mostof the world fell into recession,prices plunged to below US$49 abarrel.

Notwithstanding however, crudeoil prices are still far higher thanthey were at the beginning of the

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decade when in 1999, the price ofcrude hovered around US$16 abarrel. Despite this latest increase, theretail price of fuel, in Belize,

remains at less than half it was, upto the end of last year. Today, a20-gallon tank of gasoline resultsin a automatic saving of $100 toconsumers.

BY: Pia DurhamSAN IGNACIO HOTEL, Cayo,Thursday, January 22, 2009: The 7th Annual Voice of the WestElocution Contest was held insidethe Bedran Hall at the San IgnacioResort Hotel in San Ignacio TownCayo. The admission free event,annually hosted and organized bythe Rotary Club of San Ignacio,was divided into 4 categories. The winners in each category isa follow:

PUBLISHED POEMS &EXCERPTS

First Prize: Barbara Velasquez,St. Ignatius High School - $200.

Second Prize: Arturo MatusSacred Heart College - $100.Third Prize: Carrie RobersonBelize Christian Academy - $50.

ORIGINAL POETRY First Prize: Kayln Kristel FullerBelmopan Comprehensive - $200. Second Prize: Dina HalsalOur Lady of Guadalupe HighSchool - $100. Third Prize: Rebekah PennerBelize Christian Academy - $50.

ESSAY WRITING First Prize: CourtneyWeatherburne Belmopan

Comprehensive - $200. Second Prize: Ricardo Galvez,Sacred Heart College - $100. Third Prize: Matthew Gomez,Our Lady of Guadalupe HighSchool - $50.

IMPROMPTU SPEECH First Prize: Karina GillOur Lady of Guadalupe HighSchool - $300. Second Prize: Gerry RamirezEden S.D.A. - $200. Third Prize: Reynaldo RomeroSacred Heart College - $100. The San Ignacio Rotary Clubtakes this opportunity to thank allof its Sponsors and Participants forhelping to make this Educationalevent so successful andworthwhile.

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Ministry Of WorksHanding Over Of Vehicles

On Tuesday, January 27, 2009 during a brief ceremony held at the Ministry of Works Compound in Belmopan City, Hon. Anthony “Boots”Martinez, Minister of Works and Cadet Henderson, Chief Exectuive Officer in the Ministry of Works, handed over nine (9) new 2009 IsuzuD- Max, 4 cylinder, manual transmission, diesel pick-ups to its six (6) District Technical Supervisors and three (3) Zone Engineers.

These vehicles were purchased from Bravo Motors at a total cost of $390,000.00. Each vehicle is valued at approximately $42,000.00.Funding was made possible by the Government of Belize under the Prime Minister’s $2 million dollar budgetary allocation for equipmentreplacement for the Ministry of Works and from project financing.

During official handing over ceremonies, Hon. Anthony “Boots” Martinez commended District Technical Supervisors and Zone Engineers ontheir hard work and dedication and urged them to continue the exemplary work, particularly now that they will be more equipped to do so. Healso extended his thanks to the Prime Minister, Hon. Dean Barrow, for support of his vision to make the Ministry of Works a competitive,highly productive and efficient Ministry on par with the private sector.

In addition to these nine (9) pick-ups, several dump trucks and other road work equipment are expected to arrive in the country shortly.

1. Cadet Henderson, CEO; 2. Cecil Garbutt, DTS, Cayo District; 3. Mario Tun, DTS Orange Walk;4. Eric Moore, DTS Toledo District; 5. Graciano Medina, Zone Engineeer, North; 6. Lindsey Wade, DTS Belize District;

7. Maurice Rogers, DTS Corozal; 8. David Novelo, Executive Engineer; 9. Derrick Calles, Southern Zone Engineer,10. William “Bill” Cuevas, DTS, Stann Creek District and 11. Hon. Anthony "Boots" Martinez, Minister of Works


ARIES MAR 21 to APR 20There can be a lot happening for

you if you juggle itproperly. There willbe some realchallenges at workbut if you are able to

come up with quick thinking, youcould be rewarded with perks thatyou have been looking for. On thedomestic front you should havesome memorable times with lovedones. Just make sure that you keepwork and personal time separate.Lucky numbers: 9, 34, 57.

TAURUSAPR 21 to MAY 21

This week makesyou realise theimportance of awhole lot of thingsin life, especiallythe people close to

your heart. You draw closer to yourpartner/ spouse/ family and intendto keep it that way. This approachis also evident in your workingrelationships where you yield someground to gain some. There couldbe some legal matter from your pastthat needs to be dealt with.Lucky numbers: 6, 30, 72.

GEMINI MAY 22 toJUNE 21There will be effortfrom your side towork on the aspectsof your personalitythat you think arestanding in the way of

your personal growth. You will tryto look at criticism constructively.Financial matters will improve andwill ease off burden on your mind.Be patient because there will be asituation mid week where you mayhave to deal with a temperamentalperson. Lucky numbers: 5, 36, 79.

CANCER JUNE 22 to JUL 22

There is a lot that youwant to achieve. Andyou have beenworking hard to get itstarted. You are able to

see some progress in real, tangibleterms now. There is greaterbonding with people you work withand greater satisfaction derivedfrom work. You need to be extracareful about your health as that isone area that could cause a setback.Be level-headed. Lucky numbers:2, 61, 94.

LEO JUL 23 to AUG 23There could be reworking of tieswith loved ones and affirmation ofexisting ones with very close

friends. Rememberthat there aretemporary storms inevery relationship and

you need to wait for it to pass. Youshould focus on keeping yourdignity intact even if you feel thatpeople close to you act selfish. Youare able to keep the hope high inmidst of rough seas. Lucky num-bers: 1, 24, 84.

VIRGOAUG 24 to SEP 22

You work hard atgiving your best atwork and making itthe smoothest ridefor your loved ones.You are able to

sit and bask in the glow ofsatisfaction with what you haveachieved. Only thing you will haveto be careful about is your ownstrict standards and benchmarksthat you set for yourself. Some con-fusion in relationships is bound toprevail but have faith. Lucky num-bers: 4, 45, 74.

LIBRA SEP 23 to OCT 23This week is likelyto bring some goodfeeling within you. Itis not always aboutmoney or romance.You are likely to be

in pink of health and will betremendously pleased with yourselffor your efficiency andproductivity. You need to carefulthough that it will not work well tosimply obsess about oneself.Be accommodative of othersopinions and problems too. Luckynumbers: 7, 54, 63.

SCORPIOOCT 24 to NOV 22

You have seen lot oftumultuous times andnow you findyourself more mature.However, there couldbe phases when

people close to you, whom youtrust in make choices that are notto your liking. You need to get re-alistic about your expectations inlife. Do not start chasing somethingjust because someone else is doingit. Know your strengths and followthat course. Lucky numbers: 9,15,17.

SAGITTARIUSNOV 23 to DEC 21There are manyhardships that youhave suffered. Now isthe time, where you

can know if you have learnt fromyour past mistakes. You could bemending a relationship withsomeone important. If you try hardenough some of the mistakes canbe reversed. You could endearyourself to someone in position ofauthority. There could crop up asituation within the family that testsyour patience. Lucky numbers: 3,12, 58.

CAPRICORNDEC 22 to JAN 20

This is a time whenyour feelings beginto overwhelm yourthinking mind. Therecould be some strict

evaluation of your current workscenario in terms of the happinessit brings to you or the problems youare facing. You could bemeasuring the returns that you getfor your work. However, make surethat you make decisions when youfeel level headed and not under thesway of emotions. Luckynumbers: 8, 25, 69.

AQUARIUSJAN 21 to FEB 18

The mental plans havebeen drawn and youhave thought long andhard. Now is the timeto give shape to what

you have been dreaming of.Though, it takes a lot of hard workto translate ideas into reality,

Aquarians are seldom shy ofputting in hard work. Try not to getdistracted by minor issues andevents so that your focus does notwaver. Lucky numbers: 12, 35,84.

PISCES FEB 19 to MAR 20There will be somegood career movesfrom your end. You arelikely to be fired up fordoing your best and

may not be seeking rewards. It isthe satisfaction that you aim forrather than monetary returns. Youfind yourself more at peace with aloving family than a roaring worklife. Thinking before speaking willsave the day. Lucky numbers: 14,43, 82.

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BENQUE VIEJO TOWN,Thursday, January 29, 2009: Benque Viejo Police today namedPC #140 Josue Mckoy as theformation’s Officer of the Monthfor December 2008. A brief ceremony, attended bypersonnel attached to the BenqueViejo Police Sub Formation, washeld on Thursday afternoon duringwhich PC Mckoy was officiallyhonored for his commitment toservice and dedication to his duties. PC Mckoy who is attached toBenque Viejo’s Zone Beat LiaisonProgram, was also the recipient ofa $100 cash award which camecourtesy of Canadian MountedPolice Staff Sergeant BlakeShreue who was present at theceremony with his wife Evelynas they personally made thepresentation. Sgt. Shreue andhis wife are regular visitors toBelize.

Additionally PC McKoy receiveda certificate of appreciation fromthe Officer Commanding theBenque Viejo Police Formation,Superintendent Dezerie Phillipsand the Staff of the Benque Viejo

Officer Of The Month PC #140 Josue Mckoy (L) -Officer Commanding Benque Viejo Police Sub-Formation,

Superintendent Dezerie Phillips

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Ignacio, CayoFor RESERVATIONS

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Police Sub Formation. He also received a gift certificatefor dinner for 2 at the San IgnacioResort Hotel which came courtesyof a prominent Benque Viejobusinessman. We take this opportunityto congratulate PC Josue Mckoyon this latest achievement andat the same time encourage himto continue the level of dedicationhe has demonstrated in providingquality service to the community.


NOTICEBELIZE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, 2009

NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF NOMINATIONAND DATE OF ELECTION

In accordance with the Belize City Council Act, Chapter 85 of the Laws of Belize,and the applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations ofcandidates for election of members of the BELIZE CITY COUNCIL will bereceived at the Charles B. Hyde Building, Mahogany Street Extension, Belize Citybetween the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections and Boundaries Department,Central Office, Third Floor, Charles B. Hyde Building, Mahogany StreetExtension, Belize City between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, exceptSaturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear on theRegister of Electors for BELIZE CITY, and shall deliver to the Returning Officerhis written consent to be so nominated.

Every candidate shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officerthe sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00).

If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the BELIZE CITY COUNCIL shall be held onWednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for BELIZE CITY COUNCIL is situated atthe Treasury Department, Central Bank Building, Belize City.

DATED this 21st day of January, 2009.

Dorothy BradleyRETURNING OFFICERBELIZE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICEBELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, 2009


In accordance with the Belmopan City Council Act, Chapter 86 of the Laws of Belize,and the applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations ofcandidates for election of members of the BELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL will bereceived at the Belmopan Civic Centre, Market Square, City of Belmopan,between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, Constitution Drive, City of Belmopan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear on theRegister of Electors for THE CITY OF BELMOPAN and shall deliver to theReturning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.

Every candidate shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officerthe sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00).

If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the BELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL shall be held onWednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for BELMOPAN CITY is situated at the LocalGovernment Department, Ministry of Labour, 68 Trinity Boulevard, BelmopanCity, Cayo District.

DATED this 22nd day of January, 2009.

Eugene PalacioRETURNING OFFICERBELMOPAN CITY COUNCIL

NOTICECOROZAL TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 2009


In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, and theapplicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations of candidates forelection of members of the COROZAL TOWN COUNCIL will be received at theAdministration Building, Corozal Town, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and

Elections and Boundaries DepartmentNOTICE

4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, #49 Fourth Avenue, Corozal Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear on theRegister of Electors for COROZAL TOWN and shall deliver to the ReturningOfficer his written consent to be so nominated.

Every candidate shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Returning Officerthe sum of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00).

If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the COROZAL TOWN COUNCIL shall be held onWednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for COROZAL TOWN is situated at theCommunity Rehabilitation Department, Ministry of Human Development,Regent Street, Belize City.

DATED this 22nd day of January 2009.

Fermin OliveraRETURNING OFFICERCOROZAL TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICEORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION, 2009NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF NOMINATION

AND DATE OF ELECTION

In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, andthe applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations of candidatesfor election of members of the ORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL will bereceived at the Orange Walk Sub-Treasury, Orange Walk Town, between thehours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, #1A Santa Ana Street, Orange Walk Town, between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear on theRegister of Electors for ORANGE WALK TOWN and shall deliver to theReturning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.


If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the ORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL shall be held onWednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for ORANGE WALK TOWN is situated atthe Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources in the City of Belmopan.


Wilber SabidoRETURNING OFFICERORANGE WALK TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICESAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2009


In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, andthe applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations of candidatesfor election of members of the SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWNCOUNCIL will be received at the Administration Building, San Ignacio Town,between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, West Street, San Ignacio Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear on theRegister of Electors for SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN and shalldeliver to the Returning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.

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If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN COUNCILshall be held on Wednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for SAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWNis situated at the Co-operatives Department, Charles Bartlette Hyde Building,Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City.


Hugo MirandaRETURNING OFFICERSAN IGNACIO/SANTA ELENA TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICESAN PEDRO (AMBERGRIS CAYE) TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2009


In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, andthe applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations of candidatesfor election of members of the SAN PEDRO (AMBERGRIS CAYE) TOWNCOUNCIL will be received at the San Pedro Town Hall, San Pedro, AmbergrisCaye, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16,2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, Island Galleria, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear onthe Register of Electors for SAN PEDRO TOWN and shall deliver to theReturning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.


If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the SAN PERDO TOWN COUNCIL shall be held onWednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for SAN PEDRO TOWN is situated at theIncome Tax Department, Second Floor, Charles Bartlette Hyde Building,Mahogany Street Extension, Belize City.


Marilyn OrdonezRETURNING OFFICERSAN PEDRO (AMBERGRIS CAYE) TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICEBENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2009


In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, andthe applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations ofcandidates for election of members of the BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMENTOWN COUNCIL will be received at the Benque Viejo del Carmen Town Hall,Benque Viejo del Carmen Town, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, Cor. Liberty and Kennedy Street, Benque Viejo del Carmen Town,between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear onthe Register of Electors for BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN and shalldeliver to the Returning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.


If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWNCOUNCIL shall be held on Wednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for BENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMENTOWN is situated at the Ministry of the Public Service, Sir Edney CainBuilding in the City of Belmopan.


Justin PalacioRETURNING OFFICERBENQUE VIEJO DEL CARMEN TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICEDANGRIGA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2009

NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE F NOMINATIONAND DATE OF ELECTION

In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, andthe applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations ofcandidates for election of members of the DANGRIGA TOWN COUNCIL willbe received at the Dangriga Town Hall, Dangriga Town, between the hours of10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, #16 Tubroose Street, Dangriga Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear onthe Register of Electors for DANGRIGA TOWN and shall deliver to theReturning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.

Every candidate shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the ReturningOfficer the sum of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00).

If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the DANGRIGA TOWN COUNCIL shall be held onWednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for DANGRIGA TOWN is situated at theGeology & Petroleum Department, 34/36 Unity Boulevard, City of Belmopan.


Andre ChoRETURNING OFFICERDANGRIGA TOWN COUNCIL

NOTICEPUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2009NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF NOMINATION

AND DATE OF ELECTION

In accordance with the Town Council Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Belize, andthe applicable Regulations, it is hereby notified that the nominations ofcandidates for election of members of the PUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNCILwill be received at the Administration Building, Punta Gorda Town, betweenthe hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009.

Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Elections & Boundaries RegistrationOffice, #18 West Street, Punta Gorda Town, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Every candidate shall be proposed by two other persons whose names appear onthe Register of Electors for PUNTA GORDA TOWN and shall deliver to theReturning Officer his written consent to be so nominated.

Every candidate shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the ReturningOfficer the sum of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00).

If more candidates are nominated than there shall be seats to be filled, a generalelection of members to the PUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNCIL shall be heldon Wednesday, the 4th day of March 2009.

The Office of the Returning Officer for PUNTA GORDA TOWN is situated atthe District Education Centre, Punta Gorda Town.


Oscar ReyesRETURNING OFFICERPUNTA GORDA TOWN COUNCIL

Elections and Boundaries DepartmentNOTICE(From Page 10)


SAN PEDRO TOWN, Friday,January 30, 2009: At about 6:00 pm today Police in SanPedro Town received information ofa shooting incident in the Rock PointArea, North Ambergris Caye, aboutfifteen miles from San Pedro Town. The suspects were reportedlymaking their way towards San Pedroin a white skiff with green and blackstripes on the side, powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine. A joint Police/BDF team was dispatchedto the area. Whilst travelling throughthe river in the Boca Del Rio area theteam heard a boat approaching in theopposite direction and upon spotting a lighton the skiff, they noticed that it fittedthe description they had received. The captain was directed to stop the boatbut he reportedly refused to stop. Thepolice continued in pursuit until iteventually stopped. Police observed oneof the two occupants of the vesselstanding with what appeared to be a gunin his hand and pointing it in theirdirection. The police fired at the personwith the firearm. The individual thenjumped overboard and escaped byswimming towards the mangroves. Upon reaching the vessel, police cameupon the captain of the boat, Eric Swan,with what appeared to be a gunshot woundto the upper right leg and a graze to thebuttock. They also found six (6) live 7.62rounds of ammunition, camouflage pantsand a sea worthiness certificate in thename of Eric Swan inside the skiff. Swan was taken to the San PedroPoly Clinic and later transported to theKHMH where he remains in a stablecondition under police guard. Later that evening, Joseph Smith,31, Belizean carpenter from the DFCarea in San Pedro Town, whompolice believe made the initial report,visited the station and reported thathe was held up at gun point, in the RockyPoint area, by persons fitting thedescription of those inside the skiff.Smith informed that the individualsrelieved him of two tanks of fuel. Hewas reportedly left drifting at sea in hisskiff but managed to reach ashore safely. At about 8 o’clock the followingmorning, Brionne Swift, 29 years, of BocaDel Rio area, San Pedro reported topolice that he believed that his friendJohn Paul Saldivar was shot at around4:00 pm the previous Friday evening,and that he might still be alive. On the basis of Swift’s report,police visited an area about 16 milesNorth of Ambergris Caye, where theyfound a Hispanic, male person layingface up on the beach. The person hadwhat appeared to be multiple gunshotwounds to the head and legs. The bodyalso had several visible bruises. It wasremoved from the scene andtransported to the San Pedro PolyClinic where it was pronounced dead.The body was identified as that ofJohn Paul Saldivar, originally ofCorozal Town. A searched of the area resulted inthe discovery of a 9mm Glock pistol alongwith a magazine with 13 live 9mm rounds.Also found in the area were two blackwarm caps adapted as masks, a flashlight, a cellular phone and a large quantity

of US currency. Saldivar’s body is atthe KHMH where it awaits a postmortem examination.

In the course of their investigation,several persons were detained forquestioning. Police reports that Eric Swan iswanted in connection with a report ofrobbery in the Stann Creek District.

The Commissioner of Police hasdispatched the Officer CommandingThe National Crimes InvestigationBranch Senior SuperintendentJames Magdaleno and Internal Affairspersonnel to investigate the matter.


CONTEMPT OF COURT At the height of a corruption trial,the prosector launched at thewitness. "Isn't it true," he shouted,"that you accepted five thousanddollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out thewindow towards the ColumbusPark as though he hadn't hear thequestion. "Isn't it true” repeated theprosecutor, “that you accepted fivethousand dollars to compromisethis case?" The witness still did not respond.Finally, the judge leaned over andsaid, "Sir, please answer thequestion." "Oh," the startled witness said,"I thought he was talking toyou."

Life After Death "Do you believe in life afterdeath?" the boss asked one of hisemployees. "No, Sir." the employee replied. "I find it very strange" the bossresponded. "because rememberyesterday when you did notreport to work then called in andtold me that you had to go to yourmother's funeral - Well shestopped in yesterday to say helloto you."

He Got In And He Can’tGet Out

Six months after leavingBelize, the retired British HighCommissioner came through withhis promise to send for Don JuanCostal, the yard man who hadworked so well for him during histhree years posting in Belize. With a stop over in Miami, DonJuan was picked up at the airportby a diplomat and taken to the FiveStar Ramada Hotel where he waschecked in. Five minutes later Don. Juancalls the front desk and say,"What’s wrong with you people,you've given me a room with nodoor to come out. How will Iget out of here to catch the planethat will take me to the boss inEngland tomorrow?" The desk clerk says, "Sir, that'squite unusual. Have you lookedfor the door?" "Well,” said Don Juan, “there'sone door that leads to thetoilet. There's a second doorthat goes into a small placewhere some hangers are hanging.And there's a door I haven'ttried, because it has a“DO NOT DISTURB” signhanging on it."


Part 2 - BY: Julian SherrardThursday, January 29, 2009: In my last article I informed aboutgenerous donations by businesses andindividuals in San Ignacio, SpanishLookout and Belmopan to renovatePolice Station in San Ignacio. It giveme pleasure to now inform that thesedonations and good works continue topour in! The Chinese Community in SanIgnacio have now joined to assistalong with business places like AgroTech and individuals like DonaldColeman, Ike Polk, Mike Bogaertand many others. Two lengths of thick rope to be usedas temporary speed bumps for VehicleCheck Points were donated byFrancis Woods of Old Belize. Aaron and Eddie Brand of YellowBell Ice Cream donated an airconditioner for one of the offices andBismilla’s Store donated someupholstered chairs. Belize NaturalEnergy donated the drop ceiling for anew conference room. EscandarBedran, from Running W donatedsheet rock and lumber to enclose theconference room. Thomas Gallagerdonated the labour to install thelumber and sheet rock. Erix Tobarof Tobar’s W&J Home Constructiondonated a lectern and San IgnacioCommercial donated a new TV alsofor the conference room. RobertCraig from Maranco donateduniforms for the Special Constables.

I would like to extend a heart feltthank you! to all of these people onbehalf of the San Ignacio Police. The work is ongoing as businessesand individuals continue to volunteertheir time and resources. Over the past two months over 45men and women of all ages havecommitted to donate their time bybecoming Special Constables. Thisexciting program helps to bring out asense of ownership, care and pride inkeeping our country and communitysafe, orderly, and clean for ourfamilies and all human beings who livein and visit our Jewel, Belize. If you would like to be part of theSpecial Constabulary, please contactJulian Sherrard at 824-2341 orSenior Superintendent of Police Mr.Paul Wade at the San IgnacioPolice Station at 824-2022. As a concerned citizen, you can alsotake the initiative in your ownneighborhood by helping the police toorganize sporting events andprograms to get our young peopleoff the street and away from alife-style of crime and violence. Remember: Be vigilant of what ishappening in your neighborhood. Ourpolice cannot be everwhere at alltimes. They might not know what yousee or hear. We need to help thepolice by volunteering informationand by being alert of our surroundings. Fighting crime is not a suddenvictory but rather a steady battle.

Ix Chel Tropical Research Foundation is nowoffering it’s new after school program, KIDSFOR CONSERVATION. This Program will havevolunteers to assist children with their dailyhomework and other school projects. Students will have the opportunity to do theirassignments in a peaceful, supportiveenvironment. When homework is completed, wewill have sessions on medicinal plants, animals,arts and crafts, organic gardening, fun games andsongs. Doors will be open as of January 12th 2009Monday to Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. ICTRF always working hand in hand with thecommunity to make a positive difference in thelives of children. For further information, to register your child,to volunteer services, to donate books or schoolsupplies call 804-0264 or email us [email protected]


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BELIZE CITY, Sunday,February 1, 2009: The Belize Karate Federationwill be hosting the “Belize KaratePeace March and Championship”that will be held this Sunday,February 8, 2009.

The Peace March which will startat the corner of Faber’s Road andCentral American Boulevard, inBelize City, at 7:00am and willmake its way to the Belize CityCenter. Karatecas from all over thecountry, in their Karate attire, will

be participating in the march. Apart from marking the start ofthe championship, the vent alsoseeks to unify the Karate family inBelize to show solidarity andconcern for the escalading violencein Belize. It also seeks to promote

peace by emphasizing brotherhoodand respect, which of course arevalues instilled in the sport. The championship beginsimmediately upon the arrival of theMarch at the City Center and willhave the participation of theSalvadoran National Team, a teamfrom the Peten Department ofGuatemala as well as Karatecasfrom various clubs in Belize. Sensei Oswald Mata, president ofthe Central American KarateFederation and vice-president ofthe Central American andCaribbean Karate Federation willbe attending the event. The categories for the IndividualKata Competition are: Cadets,Youths and Adults in both male andfemale division as well as a TeamKata Category. In Kumite, the same categorieswill apply but with additionalconsideration for weight groups inthe male and female divisions.

(Contributed) February 1, 2009: I start my contribution to yournewspaper by quoting from theSupreme Law of the Land – TheConstitution of Belize - at Part II,Section 6.- (1) the Constitutionstates: “All persons are equalbefore the law and are entitledwithout any discrimination to theequal protection of the law.” A present preferential condition atour head station in San Ignacio hasme seriously wondering if there aresome people who are consciouslymaking a mockery of the SupremeLaw of the Land. On January 21, 2009, IsmaelCorrea and David Molina Jr.,were denied bail and ordered by thecourt to be remanded to prison,until February 19, on a charge ofCarnal Knowledge allegedlycommitted in Punta Gorda Townagainst a 15 old girl from SanIgnacio Town. With all persons being equalbefore the law, whenever the courtorders an individual remanded toprison, that individual istransported to the Central Prison inHattieville on the first availabletransport heading that way which,at the very most, is three days afterthe order has been issued. Today however, a full ten daysafter the court order was issued forthe remand of Correa and Molina,we are still holding and feedingthem at the San Ignacio PoliceStation. There are some among us whosay that we are still holding themat the station because one of theremanded prisoners has a friend inour midst who is above our payscale and that this person isstalling from sending them toHattieville as he awaits theprocessing of bail for them throughthe Supreme Court.

Quite frankly, I doubt very muchhowever, that this individual is ourCommanding Officer, as he hasdisplayed exemplary charactersince his arrival here in SanIgnacio. Probably it’s the amountof paper work that crosses ourCommander’s desk each day butby now he should have beenquestioning why these two nameshave been appearing daily on theprisoner’s list for over a week. This situation certainly gives theimpression that, in violation of theConstitution, not all of us are equal

before the law. Alternatively, sinceinformation sometimes takes a longtime to trickle down to the lowerranks, maybe the holding ofremanded prisoners at districtstations, until Supreme Court bailis secured, is a new standard of thedepartment. On second thought Idoubt that this is the case because,within the past week, several otherremanded prisoners were placed onboard the next train to Hattieville. In a nut shell, this situation doesnot look good for Section 6 (1) ofour Constitution.


Notice is hereby be given that under theIntoxicating Liquor License OrdinanceChapter 150 of the Laws of Belize,Revised Edition 2000, thatFRANCISCO RUIZ is applyingfor the renewal of his RESTAURANTLIQUOR LICENSE for he year 2009to operate SANNY’S GRILL locatedon 23rd Street, San Ignacio Town in theCayo District

Notice is hereby be given that under theIntoxicating Liquor License OrdinanceChapter 150 of the Laws of Belize,Revised Edition 2000, thatEMERITO SHISH is applyingfor the renewal of his PUBLICANSPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE for heyear 2009 to operate MAYA VISTARESORT located in Succotz Village inthe Cayo District

#31 Bullet Tree Road,San Ignacio Town, Cayo

Tel: 824-2160


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This is thefirst in aseries ofa r t i c l e sabout thegame ofchess. In the

ehC se s oC l u m nT h W ee k l ye

BY: David Coombs,Cayo Chess Coordinator

coming weeks the column willteach how to play chess, set somepuzzles for those who know howto play and give some interestingfacts about the game. Chess is the fastest growingsport in Belize, it is rapidly beingintroduced across the country inprimary schools as an educationaland motivational tool. Chess helps to develop many

academic and social skills. The game is played on a boardwhich is the same as a checkersboard but unlike checkers, in chess,every square is used. You willnotice that the board has letters andnumbers, this helps identify everysquare and we can describe movesusing the letter and number. On the board there are 16 whitepieces and 16 black pieces. Thepieces on row 1 are as follows; a1is a Rook, b1 is a Knight, c1 is aBishop, d1 is the Queen, e1 theKing. F1, g1 and h1 have anotherBishop, Knight and Rook. The black pieces are similar, theQueens always start on d1 and d8,to remember this, note that ‘whiteQueen on white square, blackQueen on black square’.

Each week we will look athow pieces move. First thePawns on row 2 for whiteand 7 for black. At first,each of the pawns can moveeither one or two squaresstraight forward. After thefirst move each pawn canthen only move forward onesquare at a time. Pawns are the only piecethat capture in a differentway than they moveforward, they capture onesquare at an angle,diagonally. Another example, ifwhite moves e2 to e4 and blackmoves f7 to f5 white can thencapture the pawn by e4 captures f5. You can practice playing withpawns only, even if you do not havea chess set, with a checkers boardyou can use beans instead of pawns(black eye beans and red beans!)set up 8 of each on the 2nd and 7th

row and try a game.

Important reminders: Pawnsnever can move backwards, theyonly move at an angle when theycapture, they never jump overanother pawn, they capture on thesame colour square. In chess, youdo not have to capture, it is yourchoice to capture or not. Fact: More books have beenwritten about chess than any othersport or game.


Elena. It was whilst staying at theAguada Hotel that he teamed upwith Fr. Robert Haas and hisgroup of volunteers comprising ofthe Toledo Diocesan Mission Teamfrom Ohio, USA. He dropped his original plansand set off with Fr. Haas and histeam on their humanitarianmission. The first stop was at theImmaculate Conception RomanCatholic Primary School inthe village of Bullet Tree Fallswhere he assisted the team inconstructing almost 400 feet ofsidewalks, painting the interior ofall 12 classrooms and othercarpentry and electrical works. “It was a labor of love,” said Mr.Davis, “I love children. In fact Ihave three lovely grandchildrenand whatever work I do for thechildren in Bullet Tree Falls, I feellike I am doing it for my owngrandchildren. I am very happythat Fr. Haas and his team gaveme the opportunity to leave theplace a little better than when I gotthere. I saw happiness on the facesof the children in Bullet Tree.

From Front Page They were so eager to assist uswith enhancing their learningenvironment as many of thembrought paint brushes and othermaterials from their homes to helpget the job done.” Mr. Davis’ vacation ends on April3 when he is scheduled to returnhome. We trust that he enjoys theremainder of his vacation and thathe takes back only fond memoriesof his second visit to Belize.

during one of these checks that hesaw the person on the ground and oncloser observation he saw whatappeared to be blood in the region ofthe person’s head. He immediatelycontacted the police and the fireservice. The firemen were the first toarrive on the scene.He said while the music is highpitched inside the bar, he did not hearany gunshot. He informed that the

person was wearing short pants andthat it was open and pulled down abit below the waist suggesting thatthe person was either urinating orpreparing to do so. An official from the PNCconfirmed receiving and respondingto the report shortly after 9:o’clockthat Friday night, he said that by thetime they arrived on the scene theman was already presumed dead andthey have neither motive, leads or

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any onearrested forthe incident. Thepolicemani n f o r m e dthat uponc l o s e rexamina -tion the onlyv i s i b l einjury on thed e c e a s e dwas a tinyhole, some-what like a stab from a pointedobject, at the base of the back of thehead. He further informed since thisFriday night’s incident, they werecalled out to other scenes on Satur-day night and again on Sundaynight and that on these other twooccasions they came upon deadbodies, both Guatemalan males,believed to be victims of murder. Our investigation revealed that thedeceased was no stranger to localpolice in Benque Viejo Town and in

his home village of San Jose Succotz.The police informed that his househas been the subject of numeroussearches for contraband goods fromacross the western border. It isstrongly suspected that he might haverun a foul in his dealings in Melchor. La Puerta Negra provides adultentertainment and it boasts a healthyBelizean male customer base. The deceased was laid to rest inhis home village after funeralservices on Sunday, January 25.

La Puerta Negra - The body was found just off tothe far right bottom corner of the above photograph

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