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The September 22nd, 2013 issue of The Capital Weekly is online HERE
This Week's Stories:
- Corruption Rears its Ugly Head,
Prime Minister Barrow Chops It Off !:
But I tell you, any UDP government that I lead will never
be engaged in corruption. As
soon as it rears its ugly head, I
personally will cut it off. And
I will tell you, I will sharpen a
special machete with blades
on two sides so that every time
it springs up, right so, I will
chop it off. And if it means the
government has to fall, then
so be it. Let the consequences
be damned, the people of this
country deserve better and I am
determined to give them better."
Those were the words of
Hon. Dean Barrow, declared at a
town hall meeting way back in
November, 2004; and by all accounts,
it's a promise he and his
government are keeping.
This past week, the
Board of the Social Investment
Fund, with the full blessings of
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet,
moved swiftly to terminate
top level executives at the Social
Investment Fund following the
Contractor General's report on a
probe conducted into a Million Dollar project to build a new
Market in Dangriga Town.
- Patriotism Alive at
University of Belize!:
Wednesday, September
18 was
Annual Patriotic
Day at the University
of Belize. The
Photograph to the
right is that of the
ladies who won
First, Second and
Third Place in the
Patriotic Dress
Competition.
Kudos to the
University of Belize.
Happy Independence,
Belize!
- From the Desk of the Chairman:
The biggest day
of the season
is here. The
climax of it
all. Independence
Day, that is.
There is something
about this season that inspires
each and every true
Belizean to dig deep within
ourself and find our most
creative way of expressing
our love and devotion to
our Nation and Homeland.
Like romance, Patriotism
is an uplifting
thing. As difficult and
demanding as life might
be, it picks us up, gives
us wings and allows us
to soar above our trials
and tribulations.
And, of course, it adds
true meaning and purpose
to our existence.
Something to live for,
something to strive for,
something to die for.
- Belize & Guatemala - Food & Agriculture: DPM Gaspar Vega addresses Guatemalan Livestock Fair:
Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Natural Resources
and Agriculture Honourable
Gaspar Vega recently
concluded a working visit to Pet�n,
Guatemala as guest of the
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock
and Food of Guatemala.
The Minister attended
and addressed the First National
Livestock Fair held in Pet�n
where contacts with several private
sector livestock, equipment
and service providers were made.
The Guatemalan Minister
of Agriculture Elmer Lopez, the
Governor of Pet�n and the Congressman
for Pet�n were among
many distinguished Guatemalan
officials addressing the fair.
Bilateral meetings were
held between the two ministers
who focused principally on
cross border collaboration in
particular efforts to eradicate
the Mediterranean Fruit Fly.
- Faith Lift
By Zelda Hill:
It's a Time for Rejoicing, Belize !:
Our Creator,
God, has
Blessed
or homeland
"with
wealth untold" as described
in our National Anthem,
written by Samuel Haynes.
The magnificence
of the abilities of our indigenous
Maya people and
their will to persevere in
spite of all the odds, continue
to amaze humanity.
Our cultural diversity reveals
God's providence in
leading our forefathers to
this ideal spot, a land that
still abounds with the resources
we need to work, to
live and to raise our families.
While other nations
around us endure succeeding
conflicts, severe
calamities and major civil
unrest, Belize has been
spared through the labor
and prayer of those who
acknowledge the might of
truth and the grace of God,
by which we continue to
exist.
- Dominican PM
To Belize for
Independence:
Honorable Roosevelt
Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica,
will be hosted by the
Government of Belize as the
Guest of Honor during Belize's
Independence Day festivities.
Hon. Skerrit will arrive
in Belize on Wednesday, September
18, 2013, accompanied
by Hon. Dr. Collin McIntyre,
Minister of Trade of Dominica.
After arrival, Hon. Skerrit
will make a courtesy call on
Prime Minister of Belize, Hon.
Dean Barrow. During his stay,
Prime Minister Skerrit will be
a guest at all official ceremonies
commemorating Belize's
32 years of Independence.
- "Building on Enduring Friendship": British High Commissioner meets National Security Minister:
The new British
High Commissioner
to Belize,
H.E. Peter Hughes
made a courtesy
call on Minister of National
Security Hon. John Saldivar
last Friday September 13, 2013
in the Minister's office at the
Ministry of National Security
Headquarters in the Curl
Thompson Building in Belmopan.
The British High Commissioner's
visit is part of his
familiarization tour, having
recently taken up his new position
after presenting his credentials
to Governor General Sir Colville Young.
His Excellency Mr. Peter
Hughes started his diplomatic
career as Desk Officer in the
British Defense Department
and has since served oversees in Australia, the Caribbean,
Asia and Afghanistan. Upon
his appointment to Belize, Mr.
Hughes was quoted as saying
he hopes to build on the enduring
friendship between the
United Kingdom and Belize.
- Police Liaison Officer in UK for
International Leadership Program:
Police Liaison Officer
in the Ministry of National Security,
Superintendent Howell
Gillett is in the United Kingdom
attending an International
Leadership Program held at the
College of Policing, Bramshill.
Superintendent Gillett left
the Country last Saturday, September
7, 2013 and will return
in Six Weeks. The course started
on Monday September 9 and will
conclude on November 1, 2013.
As part of the program,
Superintendent Gillett will be expected
to complete 50 hours of selfstudy,
and he will eventually earn
a Chartered Management Institute
(CMI) and Bramshill Certificate.
- Major Crimes Trended Downwards in August, Western Zone and Benque Sub-Formations Performed Best:
Crime Statistics for the
Month of August, 2013 show
an overall continuing trend
in reduction of Major Crimes
committed Countrywide. The
statistics were released on
Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
There were only 3 murders
countrywide in August
2013, compared to 9 murders
in August 2012. From January
to August of 2013, there were a
total of 70 murders, compared
to a total of 97 for the same period
of 2012. Minister of National
Security Honorable John Saldivar this week presented his
monthly awards for the zone
and formation that performed
the best in reducing major
crimes during that month.
The Zone with the best
performance in reducing major
crimes in the month of August
was the Western Region, headed
by Senior Superintendent of
Police Aaron Guzman.
- Honouring Heroes Past & Present:
Tribute to Belizean Patriots - September 12, 2013:
Each September
Belizeans
from every
community in
our nation come
together to commemorate
and celebrate the historical
milestones that helped
to shape our Belizean
identity, our democratic
way of life and our Belizean
sovereignty. Our annual
traditions thus transform
September into a colourful,
exciting and festive time in
our country.
It is always a matter
of great satisfaction that in
the middle of the festivities
we take time out to
honour Belizean men and
women - past and present
- whose service to their
fellow Belizeans has been
exemplary.
Each of the honourees
tonight has, in their own
unique way, risen above
personal interest to serve
the people; to serve their
communities; and to serve
our nation with dedication
and self-sacrifice.
It is meet and right
that we pay tribute to them
as we enjoy our September.
- Carnival in the Old Capital: Organizers "Do NOT Encourage Indecent Behaviour":
Last Saturday,
September
14, 2013, the
streets of the
old capital, Belize
City, were vibrating and glowing
with the sound and color of
Carnival.
According to a press release
from the Belize National
Carnival Commission, six bands
registered and competed in the
Junior Band Category. First Place was taken by Pickstock Carnival
Band who will receive a prize of
$7,000. In Second Place was Jump
Street Posse. And Third Place was
taken by Sunshine Masqueraders.
In the Senior Band Category,
Five bands registered and
competed. First Place was taken by
Mother Nature's Creation who will
receive a cash prize of $10,000. In
Second Place was Belizean Jewel;
and in Third Place, Soca Warriors.
- Winners in Annual September Criterium:
First Place - Junior Category
Byron Pope - Benny's Megabytes Team
First Place - Elite Category
Kirah Eiley & Patricia Chavarria
First and Second Place- Female Category
Barney Brown,, Jose Choto & Dwight Lopez
Second, First and Third in Masters Category
Kirah Eiley - BECOL Team
First Place - Female Category
Giovanni Lovell - Belize Telemedia Team
Second Place- Junior Category
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