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Posted By: Marty New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/13/12 03:26 PM
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NASHVILLE, USA -- DHS Holding Co. has begun the first phase of development of the Cenote Falls Shopping Center, Hotel & Casino, a new world-class and family-friendly shopping experience slated for development on a recently acquired 40-acre parcel of land in Belize. This phase will include negotiations with major retailers and restaurant chains.

Charlie Barrett, president of DHS, stated, "I'm very excited that Mike Rohling, our CEO, will be working to bring in retailers such as McDonald's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, and other fine stores."

Rohling said, "According to our research, nearly $100 million crosses the border from Belize into Mexico each year due to Belize citizens taking advantage of retail options not currently available in Belize. For the first time, Belize citizens will be able to have the EPZ shopping experience in their own country, and those dollars will remain in the Belize economy."

In a letter addressed to DHS, Minister of Economic Development Erwin Contreras stated, "My government welcomes investment that will contribute to the economic and social development of Belize with the ultimate goal of bringing improvement in the quality of life of all our citizens."

He went on to say, "My government is very much aware that a development of this magnitude will have a very positive impact on our local economy and therefore we will work with your company to ensure its successful implementation. It is most important to us that your efforts will bring employment and growth to Belize. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with your company."



CEO Michael Rohling and President Charles Barrett announce that on March 24, 2012, DHS Holding signed a Purchase Agreement to acquire 40 acres of land in the EPZ Zone bordering Belize and Mexico. (LARGE Map).

This purchase is the first step toward the development of "Cenote Falls", a multi-million-dollar Hotel, Casino and Shopping Center.

The Cenote Falls complex will include one of the best retail shopping centers in Central America. Family friendly restaurants and activities will complement the 50,000 square foot hotel and casino.

Attached to the property is a 14 acre Cenote. The cenote is located southwest of the site and is the inspiration for the name of the complex, Cenote Falls, Hotel, Casino & Shopping Center.

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A Cautionary note from Lan Sluder......

Gimme a break.

DHS Holding Co. is a penny stock company primarily engaged in promoting it own penny stock. Its three "subsidiaries" have inactive websites.

A "50,000 sq. ft. hotel and casino" -- that's about the size of a Motel 6 in Podunk, Missouri.

I'm with Lan on this one.

RE: Cautionary note from Lan...

With all due respect Lan, I have to politely disagree. I've stayed at the Motel 6 in Podunk and it's much bigger! wink

C'mon, really???

If the GOB would put HALF the effort and attention into supporting the EXISTING and/or LEGITIMATE businesses in this country (the ones that make Belize special and unique) that they put towards the grandiose, never to be completed scams that, at BEST, will scar the country as half completed construction pock marks on the landscape, Belize would be the lauded tourist destination in the world.
that said, I DO hope Cenote Falls has a Bed Bath & Beyond, as I have a few coupons I'd like to use.
Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/14/12 01:30 PM

McDonald's, Abercrombie & Fitch and Nike outlets coming to Belize

Belize does not boast brand name franchises, in regard to international companies; however all that may soon change because an American businessman says his company will bring international appeal to our shores. DHS Holding Company, based in Nashville, Tennessee, has announced the commencement of the first phase of development of the Cenote Falls Shopping Centre. It is being billed as an investment that will bring world class and family-friendly shopping experiences to Belize. The announcement was featured in the US media and it seems that construction will commence shortly on a recently acquired 40-acre parcel of land along our northern border.

President of DHS Holding, Co. has stated that they will bring in retailers such as McDonald's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, and other fine stores."

Their research shows that Belizeans spend nearly $100 million across the border in Chetumal yearly, simply because retail options are not currently available in Belize. DHS Holding Company hopes to reverse that with the Shopping Centre. They have commented that "Belize citizens will be able to have the EPZ shopping experience in their own country and those dollars will remain in the Belize economy." the company is also submitting documentation to secure an online gaming license in Belize. In a letter to DHS Holding Company they reported that Honorable Erwin Contreras, Minister of Economic Development, stated, that Belize would look very favorably toward an approval of the license, subject to a final review of their business plan and supporting documentation. Contreras was also quoted saying that it is most important that DHS's investment will bring employment and growth to Belize"

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Mega development set to begin near Belize/Mexico Border

A major announcement was made today that was picked up by US networks, such as MSNBC. A US company DHS holding is claiming that franchises such as McDonald's and high end stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Nike will be opening in Belize. The development is called Cenote Falls shopping Centre and is described as a world class and family friendly shopping experience. It is to be built on a forty acre parcel of land up north, through an Export Processing Zone. The first phase will include negotiations with major retailers and restaurant chains. Charlie Barrett, President of DHS is quoted saying that "Mike Rohling, the company's C.E.O., will be working to bring in retailers such as McDonald's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, and other fine stores." And according to Rohling's research, nearly one hundred million dollars crosses the border from Belize into Mexico each year due to Belize citizens taking advantage of retail options not currently available in Belize. The content of a letter from the Minister of Economic Development, Honorable Erwin Contreras is also referred to, promising incentives to the group for the investment. We were unsuccessful in reaching Contreras for comment on the announcement of the huge investment.

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This should be listed in the joke of the day thread.
We can start a latest-scam thread and call it Gullible's Travels?
The only North American retail companies I have seen in belize are Shell, Texaco, Subway and Planet Hollywood and the latter two are no longer around.

The free zone in Corazal is like a Ghost town and half the merchants have pulled out.

This project looks like another Ricky Pierce (Treasure Cove,) Scam.

I bet the next release will be..Franchisees needed!!! Secure your McDonalds franchise now....all we need is a small down payment and your credit card number....

That's funny and probably accurate.....I remember a few years back we were going to have an overhead tram that routed from the north to the south end of the island......Kind of the same thing I guess...
Originally Posted by Diane Campbell
We can start a latest-scam thread and call it Gullible's Travels?
The Tram Passes sell like hot cakes. We're giving a 20% discount on a yearly pass if you live or work on the North side of the bridge.
The pass includes the bridge toll and school children are free.
Anyone presenting a yearly Ambergris Tram Pass at Cenote Falls gets 10% off purchases with all merchants in our program no matter how large the purchase, and 20% with some. We are only extending this offer until the end of summer so the time to purchase is now.
Please, Overhead Trams are for losers!!!!
This is the only way to go [Linked Image]
Posted By: QE2 Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/15/12 07:55 PM
press release

April 9, 2012, 5:00 p.m. EDT

DHS Holding Company Announces Online Gaming

NASHVILLE, TN, Apr 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- DHS Holding Company (pinksheets:DHSM) CEO Mike Rohling announces that DHS Holding Company is submitting documentation to secure an online gaming license in Belize.

In his letter to DHS Holding Company, dated March 2, 2012, Honorable Erwin Contreras, Minister of Economic Development, Belize, stated, "It is my feeling that Belize will look very favorably toward an approval of this license, subject to a final review of your business plan and supporting documentation."

Mr. Rohling stated, "Despite the online gaming ban in the U.S., online gaming is still a $144 billion a year business worldwide, and is expected to grow 7% annually. DHS Holding Company intends on capturing a portion of the market share as we expand on our interest in the gaming market."
Posted By: QE2 Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/15/12 08:16 PM
DHS Hodling, Co. (PINK:DHSM) Gets Several Pumps for Today

By: Hotstocked.com articles









Posted on April 10, 2012 at 07:50 AM EDT
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DHS Holding, Co. ( PINK:DHSM ) is a Pink Sheets limited information company which has issued a number of press releases in the past months. Today its performance may be boosted by a few paid pumps . DHSM stock is generally illiquid. Last Thursday a large number of shares were traded after the company had announced signing a purchase agreement to acquire 40 acres of land in northern Belize. It closed up 142%, but that was only a painted close; someone bought 200 shares at $1.02 just before 4:00pm.[BANNER] Yesterday, however, DHSM pulled back down 49.02% and closed at $0.52 on approximately 10 thousand shares. About $29 thousand was spent in aggregate for today's promotions. Two of the pumps were paid for by Actual Investments, LLC, and the third - by Stock Appeal, LLC. As mentioned above, DHSM has issued some press releases in the past few months, and while they concern the operations of DHSM, they fail to mention a lot of important details. On December 8, 2011 the company announced the acquisition of SalesKing.com, but didn't give any information about how DHSM paid for the acquisition. The company hasn't provided data on its current financial situation. At best DHSM is a risky investment, and traders should be very careful how they play this one, should they chose to do so.
Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/21/12 03:35 PM
DHS Holding, Co. (PINKSHEETS: DHSM) CEO Michael Rohling announced today that, as of April 18, 2012, DHS Holding, Co. has secured financing from Clipper Explorations, Ltd.

In the first round of financing, Clipper Explorations has agreed to lend to DHS Holding, Co. $250,000.00 for the purpose of securing the 40-acre parcel of land now known as Cenote Falls.

Emil Arguellas, attorney for DHS Holding, Co. in Belize, has been instructed by Charlie Barrett, President of DHS Holding, Co., to make the first payment in the amount of $150,000.00 USD in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the purchase agreement.

Mr. Rohling stated, "We are pleased to be working with Clipper Explorations for the purpose of securing financing for our Cenote Falls Hotel, Casino & Shopping Center." He went on to say, "We view Clipper Explorations, Ltd. as a long-term ally as Cenote Falls continues with its development."

As the border region in Belize is redeveloped, Cenote Falls will be in line as the first stop coming over the newly built bridge from Mexico into Belize.

President Charlie Barrett stated, "It is our belief that, since we are the first Casino, Hotel & Shopping Center that you come to, we feel that the Cenote Falls complex will be a primary destination of travelers coming from Mexico."
Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/22/12 12:50 PM
from friends.....

April 29, 2011, International Merchant Advisors, Inc.
has Changed its Ticker to DHSM.D from IMAI

TICKER: DHSM
CUSIP: 23330G107
VALOREN No.: 13389070
ISIN No.: US23330G1076
Sedol No.: B6QMM27
CIK(SEC Company Id): 1317402



7-YEAR SALES/NET INCOME
Year Sales $ Net Income $ EPS $
Current Year 0 -665,127 -0.02065
Last Year 80,000 -689,356 -120.00265
2 years ago 50,000 -93,662 -
3 years ago 0 6,312,678 -
4 years ago - - -
5 years ago - - -
6 years ago - - -
7 years ago - - -

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They had an article in the weekend newspapers on it. The bureaucrats claimed they hadn´t received any information, or applications for anything. The politicians haven´t yet been bribed and are waiting. The newspaper articles indicated the promotion didn´t have any money and they were borrowing $250,000 start up capital. That would not buy a 50 ft x 90 ft lot in the town of Caye Caulker. They do not own 40 acres of anything. Presuming they had the money to buy the land, they would still need a minimum of 3 months to get a title, or 3 years depending on circumstances, from my experience. Belizeans have no experience with penny stock, boiler room activities, of the stock pump and dump operations type of speculation. There is nothing there, but an idea, some drawings so far. But no money..

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you are right. I did some research on this outfit and they hired to known stock pumper firms for a total of nearly $30,000 USD to go on stock message boards and pump this turkey. They have zero assets other than a few websites of which, as Lan noted, a couple don't even work. Before they changed their name these guys were trying to ride the medical marijuana wave. Their corporate attorney specializes in working for these penny stock pumper jobs. I really think we should take a short position in DHS because this will go to zero like all their other "ventures." Can one do that with the pink sheets? I've never tried it.
Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/25/12 03:01 PM

Cenote Falls Shopping Center coming to Corozal

Name brand companies like McDonald's, Abercrombie & Fitch and Nike will be invited to set up franchises in the new Cenote Falls Shopping Center, which DHS Holding Company of Nashville, Tennessee, announced it will set up in the Corozal Commercial Free Zone.

But the 40-acre tract of land being cleared for the Shopping Center is not in the Corozal Free Zone; it is located across the highway from the Zone, just west of the Belize Border Management offices at the Belize-Mexico Border, as is shown on a Google map on the company's website.

Minister of Economic Development, Hon. Erwin Contreras told The Reporter that as far as he knew, the project was in its very preliminary stages, and he had yet to received any prospectus.

He admitted the two casinos immediately outside the CFZ do have Export Processing Zone (EPZ) status, but the Ministry of Economic Development could not act on its own and grant EPZ status for the Shopping Center. He said the issue would have to be discussed in Cabinet. The same was true for DHS Holding's application for an online gaming license.

A press release last Thursday, April 12 from DHS Holdings announced that preliminary work has already begun on the project, and photographs on the website show the land as being bulldozed clean already..

DHS President, Charlie Barrett, has been quoted as saying: "I'm very excited that Mike Rohling, our CEO, will be working hand-in-hand with our U.S. attorney, Jay V. Surgent, senior partner at Scarinci & Hollenbeck, to bring in retailers such as McDonald's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, and other fine stores."

The release also quotes DHS Holding's CEO Mike Rohling as saying: "According to our research, nearly $100M crosses the border from Belize into Mexico each year due to Belize citizens taking advantage of retail options not currently available in Belize.

"For the first time, Belize citizens will be able to have the EPZ shopping experience in their own country, and those dollars will remain in the Belize economy"

The company says the Cenote Falls Shopping Center is to be a new world-class, family-friendly shopping experience. This first development phase will include negotiations with major retailers and restaurant chains.

The release also quotes a letter which the Minister Contreras addressed to DHS Holding in which he stated, "My government welcomes investment that will contribute to the economic and social development of Belize with the ultimate goal of bringing improvement in the quality of life of all our citizens.

"My government is very much aware that a development of this magnitude will have a very positive impact on our local economy and therefore we will work with your company to ensure its successful implementation.

"It is most important to us that your efforts will bring employment and growth to Belize. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with your company."

DHS Holding Company had also announced in another release last Monday, April 9 that it is submitting documentation to secure an online gaming license in Belize.

The release quotes a letter from Minister Contreras of April 2 which said: "It is my feeling that Belize will look very favorably toward an approval of this license, subject to a final review of your business plan and supporting documentation."

The release quotes CEO Rohling as saying, "Despite the online gaming ban in the U.S., online gaming is still a $144 billion a year business worldwide, and is expected to grow 7% annually.

"DHS Holding Company intends on capturing a portion of the market share as we expand on our interest in the gaming market."

DHS Holding first announced its interest in Belize in another press release on April 2, in which it said it had entered the international land development sector by signing an agreement to buy a 40-acre parcel of land in the northern region of Belize.

The release quotes Rohling as saying, "We strongly believe that the tourism and gaming industries will continue to flourish in Belize.

Purchase of this land will allow DHS and its shareholders the opportunity to engage in these growing sectors while helping to develop a richer economy for the citizens of Belize.

DHS Holding has begun clearing the land and has hired the architectural firm International Environments Ltd, which recently began the Fort Point Tourism Development Project, to begin the process of developing concepts for the land.

On the DHS holding website, former Speaker of the House, Attorney Emil Arguelles, and his brother, Architect Daniel Arguelles, are listed as principals in International Environments Ltd.

DHS is a holding company with experience in the health care sector. Its interests include cyber security, authentication and identification, specialty medical devices, medical banking, electronic Funds transfers, electronic remittance advice and proprietary software solutions.

The Reporter

Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 04/28/12 01:15 PM

DHS Holding Company Announces Meetings With Ministers of Government in Belize

DHS Holding Company (PINKSHEETS: DHSM) is tentatively scheduled to have meetings with Ministers of Government in Belize, as well as the Prime Minister, sometime between May 16 - May 18. The meetings will be attended by Michael Rohling, CEO of DHS Holding Company, and Charles Barrett, President/Director. Also attending the meetings will be the project's Belize architectural firm, iE International, and Daniel Arguelles, a partner in the firm.

At the meetings, DHS Holding Company will present Site Plans for the complete Cenote Falls project that will include the Casino, Hotel and Shopping Center. The plans will also include the project's proximity to the Cenote (lake) that adjoins the site and is the inspiration for the project's name.

In addition to the Site Drawings, there will be a number of Artists' Renditions showing various views of the entire project. Currently, DHS Holding Company has no plans to release any renditions to the public. Rather, we look forward to the Government of Belize having the opportunity to introduce the project more fully to their People.

DHS Holding Company looks forward to discussing with the Government and its Officials, the proper zoning that would be allocated for Cenote Falls Hotel Casino and Shopping Center. This will be a world-class project and one of the largest, most complex for the country of Belize.

Can't wait for the Gap and Nike. Putting money aside already!
Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 07/21/12 04:34 PM
DHS Holding :First a shopping mall now a online gaming license ?

DHS Holding, Co. Expecting Online Gaming Approval Marketwire July 20, 2012 Friday 1:18 PM GMT

DHS Holding, Co. (PINKSHEETS: DHSM) President Charlie Barrett announces that DHS Holding, Co. has submitted documentation to secure an online gaming license in Belize.

Mr. Rohling stated, "Despite the online gaming ban in the U.S., online gaming is still a $144 billion a year business worldwide, and is expected to grow 7% annually. DHS Holding intends on capturing a portion of the marketshare as we expand on our interest in the gaming market."

DHS Holding, Co. has already engaged several reputable companies to license a suite of online gaming software to be implemented on the CenoteFallsOnlineCasino.com website.

DHS announces that it has submitted its formal presentation and final documentation to the Gaming Commission to secure its online gaming license.

It is anticipated that DHS Belize, LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of DHS Holding, Co., will be granted this license shortly.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. A wide variety of factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to increase revenue and profits in the current economic climate; the effect of changing economic conditions; inability to manage growth; and changes in government regulations, controls and similar matters. These cautionary statements should not be construed as exhaustive or as any admission as to the adequacy of the Company's disclosures. The Company cannot predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "projects," "should," or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
If and when an Abercrombie & Fitch opens there, I'll eat all the jean and pants in the entire store with only a teaspoon of salt.
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Typical Pink Sheet pump and dump. Borrowing $250,000,GTFO....
Posted By: Marty Re: New world-class shopping centre in Belize? - 08/19/12 12:44 PM

From a friend....

Its amazing how much a penny stock company can get done in Belize .

First you promise to create a high end shopping mall in a country where per capita income is around $9000. Good luck getting any retailer to move to your mall that was never going to be created. Based on the non existent "mall" idea they said to the gov that they should also be given a online gaming lic which they payed $10,000.

Now they can turn around and sell/assign it for more than it $3 million usd. We end up with no mall but we did get $10,000 application fee they get the ability to make millions on the lic and a good play on the pump and dump of the penny stock.

To quote charlie sheen "WINNING"

Wait I think they got more than just online lic.

Other perks they will get "EPZ status" and it seems that its more than online bc. they will get a exemption from the "50 room hotel" requirment that casino have. If you notice they only made public the online lic. Why do u think that is ?




I would say a little due diligence would be appropriate in these cases. GOB should not entertain any scenario like this without the entity having LOI's and substantial components of it's financing in place.
They don't care. As long as they have payment all is good.
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