01 Why Belize - Our Story and Vision - Mayan Plantation, Belize

BELIZE - Once the Center
of the ancient Maya Kingdom
Mayan Plantation™
Our Story – Our Vision
A PLACE TO LIVE, STUDY, WORK AND PLAY
MAYAN PLANTATION LIMITED
A Hong Kong company, owner of the Mayan Plantation,
one of the largest private land holdings in Belize, C.A.Treasure the Experience™
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1,000 acre Destination Resort
Phase I - SI/BRD Joint Venture
400-acres resort with:
- Two hotels, casino, marina,
PGA style golf course and
Maya shoreline village
Maya Historical &
Botanical Visitors Center
(For Marketing / Sales &
Plantation Operations)
4,000 acre Community
A “green” master
planned community,
to live, study, work,
play and grow:
- BEST Park (Business,
Education, Science &
Technology Park)
- Modern green City
130 acres, “green” Resort
Community with:
Boutique Hotel, vacation villas,
marina research/science center,
and fishing & diving club
Rocky Point Temple Group
A significant Maya
archaeological site - Page 20
- Maya Cultural Center

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Mayan Plantation, Limited
A Hong Kong Company formed in 1972
September 1, 2014
Dear Friends,
At Mayan Plantation, we’ve been focused on building value for over forty (40) years.
In these pages, we’re proud to introduce to you today’s Mayan Plantation, the product of so many years
of challenges, planning, studies, collaboration, and hard work. At the same time, we hope we can also give you a
glimpse of tomorrow: Where we are headed and why we plan to convert our strategic, amazingly beautiful, sixty
(60) square-miles Belize shoreline properties into a culturally sensitive, green living learning laboratory for
sustainable human development.
First, a region-wide Benchmarking Study was prepared by the IC² Institute at The University of Texas. A
major focus of the Institute’s research and implementation activities is to accelerate wealth creation, sustainable
development, and prosperity sharing through technology-based growth, at home and abroad. A historical master
plan to preserve the natural resources and restore the many Maya sites was prepared in collaboration with faculty
and graduate students of Texas A&M, the IC2
Institute of the University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University’s
Graduate School of Design. The entire property was subdivided and 17,090 acres eventually entitled for
residential & commercial development.
Less than 20% of the Mayan Plantation, initially about 5,000 acres, will be utilized for the sustainable,
ecologically sound “green” and economically viable development of a most livable, new community. Beginning at
the shoreline our planners envision the development of a destination resort unlike any others in the world,
encompassing about 1,000 acres of land. A joint venture group has agreed to initially develop two (2) hotels,
casino, villas, marina, waterpark, retail shops, tennis courts, championship golf course and other tourist amenities.
Towards inland, we envision a modern new city with a downtown area that will be pedestrian-friendly and
will include weekend markets, with retail shops, restaurants and cafes along its main street. Truly a place
conducive to live, study, work, play and grow. There will also be a model for urban agriculture with personal
agricultural areas near homes for people who want it.
We believe we can uplift the social and economic status and opportunities of all stakeholders, especially
the young people of Belize and thereby creating a powerful, sustainable economic Engine for the Caribbean
Region and a model for other emerging Nations.
We also hope to share with you an assurance of how prepared we are to be exactly the partner that you’ll
want well into the future.
Sincerely,
Gerhart W. Walch, AMDP (Harvard) Col. James M. Boersema, U.S. Army (ret.)
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Director and President
OFFICES IN HONG KONG, CHINA, HONOLULU, HAWAII AND BELIZE

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INDEX Page
I. MAYAN PLANTATON, LIMITED
a. Mayan Plantation Limited, the Land Holding Company Profile.......…………………..5 to 6
b. The Property – Urban Growth all around the entire Mayan Plantation ……………………7
c. Regional Relationship & Infrastructure Map…………………………………………….........8
d. Studies, Surveys, Belize Government EIS and Subdivision approvals....………………..9
II THE MASTER PLAN (5,000-acre / 2,020 hectare)…………...………………………………………10
III THE IMPLEMENTATION
a. The Development Strategy..………………………………………………………………….11
b. The 1st
Project The Belize Resort……………………………………………………..12 to 13
c. The 2nd
Project The Belize Boutique Resort………………………………………....14 to 16
d. The 3rd
Project The Visitor Center and major Archaeological Sites……………….17 to 20
e. The 4th
Project The BEST Park (Business, Science, Education & Technology Park)....21
IV THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Officers, Directors and Advisers..…………………..………. ………………………….…12 to 26
V THE DIVERSITY OF THE LAND
Pictures of Development or Preservation Sites………. ………………………………..27 to 31
VI ANCIENT MAYA HISTORY - ALTUN HA and MAYA JADE HEAD….………...…….……….. 32
VII THE BELIZE OIL GRID / OIL WELLS …………………………………..…………………………..33
VIII ABOUT BELIZE………………………………………………………………………………….34 to 39
X CONTACT INFORMATION ……………………..…………………………………………..............40
NOTICE: This Document contains brief, selected information pertaining to the business and affairs of Mayan
Plantation, Limited, (“MPL”) for your consideration. This Document has been reviewed by MPL and it does not
purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all of the information which a prospective Investor may require. The Master
Plan, the Designs and Projects are subject to change. Thank you.
© 2014 by Mayan Plantation, Limited
All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever
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I. THE MAYAN PLANTATION LIMITED
a. Mayan Plantation, Limited, (“MPL”), a privately-held Hong Kong based land holding company,
is one of the largest private, fee land owners in the Country of Belize, the only English speaking
nation in Central or South America. MPL purchased its property in 1973, more than 40 years ago, at
a time when both Belize (then British Honduras) and Hong Kong were still Colonies of the British
Crown.
Now, Belize is a Constitutional Monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State. It gained its
independence from England in 1981 and was accepted into the Commonwealth of Nations, similar to
Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Belize is located less than two (2) hours by air from Florida or
Texas.
The strategic location
of Belize allows for
growing number of
Cruise Line and Air
Travel Visitors
Currently it is
estimated that 250
thousand overnight
tourists visit Belize
annually.
In addition, Belize has
about 1 million cruise
line visitors each year
who usually arrive in
the morning and then
depart in the evening.
Cancun, Mexico draws
more than 2 million
overnight visitors each
year. It is located in
driving distance, just
north of Belize on the
Yucatan Peninsula.

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The Mayan Plantation property is located in close proximity to the Belize International Airport, its
Municipal Airport and its Cruise Line Terminal and Shipping Port. The property stretches tens of miles
along the Caribbean shoreline and is bordered inland by the Northern Highway towards Cancun,
Mexico.
The Mayan Plantation property covers about 39,000 acres / 60 square miles or 15,780 hectares
(32,423.45-acres of land and about 7,000 acres of lagoons) along the Caribbean shoreline with
abundant Natural Resources, including about 14,000 acres of tropical hardwood forests (to be
managed pursuant to a certified forest management plan).
With the completion of its long-term development plan and the Belize government approval of its Land
Use and Subdivision Plan of about 17,000-acres for mixed use development; it may very well be the
most strategically located development property in Belize. MPL’s fee simple Title is registered in the
Land Titles Register pursuant to the General Registry Ordinance, Chapter 218 of the Laws of Belize,
Folio 300, and Volume 8. Title Insurance for the entire property was also issued by Stewart Title
International’s Belize Agency in 2005 and again in 2007 after the completion of the subdivision.
An inventory of the trees within the Forestry Area was done in November 2012 showed about 20.5
million board feet are available for sustainable harvesting.
The Mayan Plantation also features numerous natural resources including abundant wildlife, some of
the best fly-fishing lagoons, and priceless Maya archaeological sites. Also, due to Belize’s recent oil
discoveries, additional surveys and studies will be performed on the property. The property is located
within the Belize Oil Grid.
MPL’s Vision is to utilize the entire Mayan Plantation property as a “Green, Living Learning
Laboratory” for various land uses including the development of a “Most Livable New Community”
(to be named) thereby creating a powerful, sustainable “Economic Engine” for the benefit of all
stakeholders, including the Nation and People of Belize, with focus and sensitivity to the rich Maya
history and culture.
Part of the proceeds from the development and operation initiatives at the Mayan Plantation property
will be used for the betterment of the social and economic development of Belize through The Belize
Foundation.

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b. The Property – Urban Growth Map all around the entire Mayan Plantation
Urban growth is clearly visible from the airport towards and along the Mayan Plantation
property. Therefore there are residential / commercial development opportunities and value.
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The Northern Plantation, with
hardwood forest, cultivated
farmland, as well as a large
lagoon for the very best fly-
fishing.
The Southern Plantation, with
cultivated farmland, subdivided
for development, four lagoons
and numerous archaeological
sites
A 5,000 acre site for a master
planned Community and
Destination Resort.
Belize International Airport

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c. Regional Relationship and major Infrastructure Map
For nearly four Centuries, the land served as a tropical hardwood forest range, tropical fruit plantation
and cattle ranch. Today, the Mayan Plantation features hundreds of miles of logging / plantation roads,
water wells, a river that allows shallow draft boats to navigate, and numerous boat landing areas along
its nearly 20 miles of Caribbean and about 40 miles of Lagoon shorelines. Besides the pristine stage of
the Mayan Plantation land, the traffic system is very convenient. The two major airports, the cruise line
terminal and a shipping port are within 10 miles to the property and the Northern Highway is along its
western border.
MPL granted to the Belize Government an easement for the development of the national power line and
the national water line, which have been running for decades along the inland border of the property.
Recently, the Caribbean Development Bank approved a loan of US$29.7 million to the government of
Belize for the improvement of 10 miles on the Phillip Goldson Highway (Northern Highway), upgrading
it from Belize City, past the International Airport to the Burrell Boom junction which is the most Southern
inland corner of the Mayan Planation.

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d. Studies, Surveys, Belize Government EIS / Subdivision Approvals
In early 2000 MPL engaged the Hawaii based firm of WATG (www.watg.com) planners, designers and
architects of leading destination communities worldwide, to prepare a sustainable Master Plan for Land
Use and Subdivision together with BELT COLLINS (www.beltcollins.com) engineers and planners.
They recommended Engineer Pepe Garcia of TUNICH-NAH CONSULTANTS & ENGINEERING in
Belize who prepared MPL’s first Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Eng. Garcia also engaged
additional engineers and professionals necessary to fully explore, analyze and understand the diversity
of the Mayan Plantation property and the opportunity it represents. Utilizing modern Satellite
Assessment and advanced Satellite Mapping techniques and tools, these teams were able clearly to
identify topography, natural resources, shorelines and many Maya Archaeological sites.
A Forest Assessment was prepared by Oswaldo Sabido, Chief Executive Officer, Department of
Forestry, Gov. of Belize (ret.); and Earl Green, Senior Officer, Department of Forestry, Gov. of Belize
(ret.). And project specific studies were made, including Soil Tests along the entire shoreline in search
for the best possible development sites for a destination resort, a luxury boutique resort community,
and other possible projects identified in MPL’s Historical Tourism Master plan.
In 2007, the Government of Belize approved our Subdivision and Land Use Application. Mayan
Plantation, Limited subdivided a total17,090 acres for (residential and commercial) development,
consisting of the entire Southern portion of the Mayan Plantation from the Original Certificate of Title.
MPL issued three (3) new separate Certificates of Title (TCTs) in the name of Mayan Plantation,
Limited and Stewart Title and Escrow International; Houston, Texas issued through Regent Insurance
its Belize Agency a Lender’s Title Insurance for the entire Mayan Plantation property as well as for each
of the three Subdivisions identified on the Satellite Survey’s Regional Relationship Map as follows:
Subdivision A 1,000 acres
Subdivision B 15,960 acre (plus four lagoons)
Subdivision D 130 acre
In late 2009, the Belize Government approved the Environmental Impact Statement clearing the last
hurdle for the development of a 130 acre Boutique Resort Community on a picturesque Caribbean
shoreline peninsula bordered by the large Mid-Winters Lagoon. We are in discussion with Sub-
Developers / Builders for the development of this project.
Additional subdivisions will be necessary during the implementation of the Master Plan. All
subdivisions will be subject to Plantation-wide Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs).

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II. THE MASTER PLAN (5,000 acre / 2,020 hectare), includes:
a. The new, modern City
At the most Southern border of the Mayan Plantation, a 5,000-acre / 2,020 hectare site has been
designated for the development of a new Community focused on the quality of life, where residents
can live, study, work and play safely.
920-acre Caribbean Shoreline area for Resort / Hotel / Casino / Tourist Development
80-acre Caribbean Shoreline area for exclusive Residential Community
790-acre Business / Education / Science & Technology Park
1,210-acre Residential / Commercial (Retail) areas
2,000-acre Open areas for recreation, water features, parks and farming
5,000 acre Our Vision: A Most livable Community for 60,000 persons
RESORT (HOTELS, CASINOS, VILLAS & ESTATES) EXHIBITION CENTER / POSSIBLY A WTC
PRIVATE GATED LOW DENSITY COMMUNITIES BUSINESS, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R & D PARK
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY FIELD SPORT AND FARMERS MARKET AREA
MEDIUM DENSITY COMMUNITY CIVIC, MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
HIGH DENSITY / VILLAGE / RETAIL TRAILS / ROADS & UTILITIES / MAINTENANCE AREA
COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT
GOLF
EQUESTRIAN CENTER AND CLUB HOUSE

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III. THE IMPLEMENTATION
a. The Development Strategy
MPL is focused on its role as Land Owner / Master Planner. MPL will engage Sub-Developers
(Vertical Builders) for the implementation of the projects described in this Document:
1. Qualified Sub-Developers / Builders will be invited to present and implement project
development plans within conditions, covenants and regulations (CC&Rs) established by the
Master Development Plan.
2. A Special Purpose Entity (“SPE”) will be established for each Project. Depending on the
transaction structure, MPL may retain an equity stake in the SPE or sell / lease the necessary
development site to said SPE, with the Sub-Developer, Lender, Investor or MPL retaining
interests in the Project(s).
3. Through The Plantation House (the Visitors / Marketing, Sales and Operations Center) MPL will
be able to assist its Project Developers with the lease or sale of all finished Units. Future plans
include adding synergistic support teams to the group such as franchises of a major financial
firm, an international title & escrow firm, an international insurance firm and an in-house real
estate brokerage / management team.
4. The MPL Master Planning Team will consist of representatives of the Land Owner, of each
Sub-Developer/Builder and other Team Members (Designers / Engineers / Architects / Legal
Counsel) thereby assuring that each party has influence in the creation and maintenance of
Design Guidelines, Covenants and Restrictions that govern the land-use, and thereby improving
the Value of all Projects at the Mayan Plantation.
MPL has complete control of the subdivided land and offers its Sub-Developers / Builders a
qualified, professional and local team and an international marketing, promotion and sales team.
MPL also will provide access and the use of infrastructure and resources to other Projects at the Mayan
Plantation. Each project will require numerous development approvals, licenses and permits or wish to
take advantage of available investment incentives. MPL will assist and coordinate these efforts with the
local authorities.

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b. The 1st Project
The Project: The Belize Resort
Size: 400 acres, located at Subdivision A
Project Cost: US $250 Million
In accordance with MPL’s development strategy, a Special
Purpose Entity was formed with the name Belize Resort
Development, LLC, (“BRD”) for the development of MPL’s
1,000 acre subdivision into a world-class Destination Resort.
Phase I includes initially two (2) hotels, a casino, villas,
marina, waterpark, retail shops, tennis courts, championship
golf course and other tourist amenities on a 400-acre site, to
be developed through the SI/BRD Joint Venture.
It will be owned 70.0% owned by Sonnenblick Industries,
Inc., a major California Developer, responsible for the
Project Funding for the Joint Venture; 15% owned by Global
Casino Development Belize Inc. (NV), responsible for pre-
development funding and development management; and
15% owned by Mayan Plantation, Limited (HK), fee owner of
the Mayan Plantation.

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Mayan Plantation, Limited agreed transfer the 400 acre site to the SI / BRD Joint Venture for financing
and development at a preferred price, terms and conditions. Mayan Plantation Limited retains
responsibility for master planning, design guidelines, CC&Rs and work with Belize Government
Agencies as well as for the overall Marketing Program (Advertising, Public Relations and Promotions).
BCEGI-USA, Inc. (also known as Beijing Construction and Engineering Group, International Division)
proposed to provide all construction services for this project. This project, with a construction cost
estimated at U.S. $250 million, is planned to be developed pursuant to a Design / Build. BCEGI-USA
assured that it has sufficient bonding capacity to provide a payment and performance bond for the
entire project.
Total Project Costs are estimated at U.S. $250 Million, including FF&E and Soft Costs. The SI/BRD
Joint Venture believes that the pre-sales of Golf Course Villas, Condo- and Timeshare Units will be as
successful as anticipated. Since these properties to be developed are owned in fee simple, and free
and clear of monetary encumbrances, no additional financing is required.
According to SI/BRD Joint Venture’s Financial Projections, this 400 acre project is scheduled to
create Annual Revenues in year five of over U.S. $140 million and in year eight U.S. $250 million,
creating thousands of well-paying jobs and making a major impact on the Belizean economy.
Some of the proceeds of this development and its operations, just like with other Mayan Plantation
initiatives, will be dedicated for the betterment of the social and economic development of Belize.

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c. The 2nd Project
The Project: The Belize Boutique Resort
Size: 130 acres, located at Subdivision A
Project Cost: US $100 Million
The Belize Boutique Resort & Spa is an integrated
community with phased developments located along the
Caribbean Sea shoreline. It is comprised of approximately
130 acres plus a 40 acre utility site, at a picture perfect
peninsula located within the Mayan Plantation. An
Environmental Impact Statement was approved and the
entitlements for development granted.
The Resort plans to blend with the natural environment to the
maximum extent possible to make the Resort one of the most
livable, smart, sustainable and economically viable, off the
grid, “green” boutique resorts in the world. The Resort is
positioned to the southwest of the Ambergris Caye (Island),
which is one of Belize’s main tourist and diving attractions.
The Resort will be the first boutique resort project of its size
and class in Belize. The entrance to the Resort will be by a
secure, private access road from the North American Highway at Altun Ha, as well as by boat and
helicopter to maintain the exclusivity and privacy. The Resort will provide a full range of activities and
amenities including: scheduled water taxi service to the International Airport, Belize City, and the Cayes
(which are jump off points for diving and boating activities); 5-star food and beverage service; diving,
fishing, and bird watching tour services; shopping; marina and slip services; and recreational and
meeting facilities. When fully developed, the Resort will consist of:
o Condominium Units: 57 one-bedroom villas & 57 two-bedroom villas (12 over-water villas)
o 3 three story resort buildings with 60 studio and 60 one bedroom units
o A marina facility with 75 slip-ways
o Marina Core Yard, Docking Facilities (arrival dock, service dock)
o A Resort Club with putting green, tennis courts, volleyball court, waterslides, pools
o Hotel Complex with lobby, lounge, restaurant, rooms for conferences, weddings and a spa.
o Maintenance acre / Utility Zone
o Employee Housing

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Site Plan of the 28 acre Hotel complex, facing East

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Sustainable Resort & Luxury Villas
Conceptual Design Ideas for the Hotel and Resort

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d. The 3rd
Project
The Project: The Plantation House (Visitors Center at Altun Ha Village)
Size: 20 acres, located in the Northern portion of the Mayan Plantation
Project Cost: TBD
The “Plantation House” will be located within walking distance by trail to Altun Ha, the most prominent
Mayan Temple Group in Belize. Its purpose is to bring the amazing MAYA History to life in a fun and
interactive setting. We envision the Maya Plantation House to be sustainable, "green", ecological, off
the grid, net zero, wetland serviced; cross ventilated building serving as a beautiful, elegant model for
sustainable development.
A visit to the Mayan Plantation should be at the top of the list for all Belize visitors. Some of the
attractions will be disbursed throughout the entire Plantation, at the Lagoons, its Shorelines or the Maya
Archaeological sites. And, the Altun Ha Village with its Mayan Planation House, the Visitors Center, the
Maya Museum as well as its Center of Marketing and Operations. We want our Visitors to “Treasure the
Experience.”
Due to its visibility on both sides of the highway, this area will serve as the “Main Entrance” to the
Mayan Plantation. From there, its centuries-old Plantation / Logging Roads a network of hundreds
of miles are leading into a Rainforest, to inland Lagoons, numerous Maya Archaeological sites,
Research Camps, the Plantation’s Caribbean shoreline and its Resort areas.

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MPL anticipates that this project will grow into a vibrant, sustainable community, with affordable
single- and multi-family housing, creating well-paying jobs and recreational activities for generations
to come. At its main entrance The Altun Ha Village will prominently feature the Maya Plantation
House / Visitors and Operations Center at a site where the Old Northern Highway (well-travelled
by hundreds of tourist cars and buses daily) crosses into the Mayan Plantation, near Belize’s most
visited Tourism Site the “Altun Ha Archaeological Temple Group.”
Currently Belize has about 1,250,000 visitors per year. With the growing awareness of Belize, this
number could easily double in the coming years. The majority are cruise line visitors with only a
day to enjoy Belize.
The Mayan Plantation House will also serve as the Center for all Marketing efforts (Sales,
Advertising, Public Relations and Promotions). To support the Sales Presentations of our Builders
and other Strategic Partners it will have conference and communication facilities, a model of the
entire plantation (similar or better to other major Visitor Centers around the world) to communicate
our “Mayan Plantation™ Brand” and to “Treasure the Experience.” Tours via ATV, small
hoover-craft boat and helicopter will allow visits to all Mayan Plantation attractions, research
and archaeological sites, as well as all development projects.

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From The Mayan Plantation House hundreds of miles of centuries old plantation roads and trails give
access to the vast Mayan Plantation Forest Range, several large Maya archaeological unexcavated
sites, to five beautiful lagoons, cherished by local fishermen. These roads and trails, possibly used by
the ancient Maya population, ultimately lead to nearly 60 miles of Lagoon and Caribbean shorelines
and some beautiful beaches.
Aerial Picture of Mayan Plantation Forest Range / Rain Forest as wide the eyes can see
An inventory of the trees within the Forest Range was completed in November 2012.
It stated that about 20.5 million board feet of tropical hardwood
are available annually for sustainable harvesting.
The Forest Range features a wide variety and abundant wildlife.
Mayan Planation Forest Range
Source: Gerhart Walch

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Approaching Rocky Point, one of the largest, unexcavated Maya Archaeological Temple Groups
The massive Rocky Point Archaeological site is located within 300 feet of the Caribbean shoreline
and could become a Mayan Cultural Center. (This site is in size similar to a major sports stadium).
Rocky Point, a major Archaeological Site at the Mayan Plantation
Rocky Point, a major Archaeological Site at the Mayan Plantation
Source: The Belize Foundation

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e. The 4th
Project - The BEST (Business, Education, Science & Technology) Park
The preliminary Land Use Plan of the Business, Education, Science & Technology Park or BEST Park
has been completed and the site is awaiting subdivision and horizontal infrastructure. This 790 acre /
320 hectare Business Park and Educational Campus site is located at the entrance to the Mayan
Plantation.
Since 2004, Dr. David V. Gibson, Associate Director, IC2 (Innovation, Creativity, Capital) Institute
(https://ic2.utexas.edu and Senior Research Scientist, The University of Texas at Austin has made
repeated visits to Belize to establish working relationships with faculty and administrators at The
University of Belize and Galen University as well as with other public and private institutions and
organization is Belize. The vision is to have Belizean faculty and students and other talent be valued
organizes and participants in creating and managing internationally respected and resourceful “Green
Learning and Living Laboratories” located on Mayan Plantation. Mayan Plantation property has
exceptional natural and historic (Mayan) assets to study a range of environmental topics of global
interest and concern including “global warming.” The vision is to have international research teams
working with Belizeans to study important research topics and organizing research seminars at Mayan
Plantation to help disseminate these results. It is also envisioned that important research findings and
applications be commercialized through BEST Park with licensing capability and by establishing
technology ventures which will be based in Belize.
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Why the BEST Park? Leading Edge of Innovation
 Master-planned Industrial and Hi-Tech Business Park
 Low fee simple Land Cost
 Flat usable land
 Up-to-date Infra-Structure
 Designated “Enterprise Zone”
 Tax Incentives / Breaks
 University Campus
 Conference Facilities
 Growing importance of Belize
 Highly educated, English speaking labor force
 Opportunity to “Build to Suit”
 Direct, modern highway access
 Short distance to Airport, Port & Cruise Line Terminal

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IV.THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Mayan Plantation Limited works towards being a driving force for the sustainable economic
and social development of Belize by supporting the Country's mission to strengthen alliances
and partnerships between regional public, academic, and private sectors. It also aims to work
with local and global leaders to strategically foster high growth potential, high value technology
and business development in synergy with the eco- and agri-tourism economy. Mayan
Plantation has a responsibility and the opportunity to preserve its rainforest, its Caribbean
shoreline, the lagoons, the many Maya archaeological sites and other natural resources the
property is blessed with.
Col. James D. Boersema (US Army ret.) – Colonel Boersema is a shareholder, a Director and
the President of Mayan Plantation, Limited. Mr. Boersema brings significant Marketing, Public
Relations and Advertising Expertise to the Companies. He has served as Public Relations
Manager and Director of Corporate Communications for Bank of Hawaii and as Director of
Communications for two Governors of the State of Hawaii. Previously, Mr. Boersema has been
the President of ProComm Public Relations, representing clients such as Ko Olina Resort,
Continental Airlines, Ala Moana Center, Anheuser Bush, Phillip Morris, Bishop Estate, Sun
Resorts Limited/ Kerzner International Limited (which are controlled by Solomon Kerzner and
which developed the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas and Sun City in South Africa) and others.
Mr. Boersema is a three-time winner of The Silver Anvil (the nation's highest award for public
relations programs); six-time winner of the Koa Anvil (Hawaii's highest program award); and
received the 1995 Public Relations Person of the Year Award. His service above self and his
Country is exemplified through his long and distinguished career in the United States armed
forces, from which he retired early 2006, as a highly decorated (including Purple Heart, Silver
Star) Officer. Mr. Boersema earned a BA Journalism, Michigan State University, an MA Asian
Studies, Sophia University Tokyo, an MBA, Michigan University (1980), a BA, Roosevelt
University and attended Command & General Staff College U.S. Army.
Gerhart W. Walch, AMDP – Mr. Walch is a major shareholder, the Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of Mayan Plantation Limited. He is also the Manager of Business
Development of LEDCOR Construction Hawaii, LLC. www.ledcor.com. Born in Austria, Mr.
Walch was educated in Austria and Switzerland and earned a B.Sc. in Technology (1967), a
Degree in Business Administration and an Advanced Degree in Economics (1972).

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Management Team (continued)
Mr. Walch continued his executive education in the U.S. beginning in 2007 and graduated from
Harvard University GSD Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP Class XI 2010).
He also holds a certificate of completion in Real Estate Strategies for Project Development,
Capital Market Access and Regulatory Compliance a joint program of Harvard Business School
& Graduate School of Design, Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to moving to the U.S. in 1979, Mr.
Walch served as Chief Financial Officer of FRAISA S.A., Switzerland (www.fraisa.com), a
leading technology / manufacturing company in its industry, with worldwide operations. Since
then, as an Entrepreneur, he focused on innovative Value & Growth Opportunities, to acquire or
invest in undervalued assets or operations such as the controlling interest in Mayan Plantation,
Limited. Recognizing the strategic value of MPL’s amazing Belize property, he believes in the
opportunity to improve the quality of life in Belize by converting the Mayan Plantation into a
powerful economic Engine. He initiated the Sister / Friendship City Agreement between
Honolulu and Belize City, the formation of the Belize Foundation (www.thebelizefoundation.com).
He serves as an active member, director or officer in numerous local and international non-profit
organizations. For details about his experience and active community involvement, please refer
to his professional profile at www.linkedin.com/in/gerhartwalch/.
Gordon E. Rapozo - Mr. Rapozo is a principal shareholder, a Director and Treasurer of Mayan
Plantation Limited. He is a public accountant but has retired from private practice. He previously
served as Senior Loan Officer and Treasurer of GECC Financial, GE Capital (Hawaii), a General
Electric Company.
Eng. Cadet Anthony Henderson - Mr. Henderson is the General Manager and Chief Engineer
of Mayan Plantation, Limited, responsible for the environmentally sound and economically viable
development and operation of the entire Mayan Plantation property in Belize. He has served at
the Ministry of Public Works of the Country of Belize of over 34 years, 13 years at its helm as its
Chief Executive and Chief Engineer. Maintaining over 2,300 miles of public roads, bridges and
inland water ways, was nevertheless a tall order, but a recipe of welcome challenge for the
country’s boldest Chief Engineer and CEO, despite maintenance funding limitation. He retired
from the public service on May 31, 2011 and continued on contract until March 07, 2012. Hon.
Capt. Cadet A. Henderson is a Sr. Justice of the Peace and continues his Reservist role with the
BDF. He earned an Associate’s degree in Building and Civil Engineering Sciences in 1975 at
BTC. Subsequently, he received a scholarship in Jamaica at the University of Science and
Technology (CAST) where he successfully completed studies in Structural Engineering and
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By this time, he was already designing roads, building Bridges and acquiring a spectrum of
design, construction and infrastructure maintenance experience. Eng. Henderson maintains
keen enthusiasm in the field of Engineering. In addition to being the Ministry’s former Chief
Engineer, he was the Capital City’s part-time City Engineer for 13 years (approving >4,000
plans), Chairman of the Building Standards Advisory Committee, Chairman of the Basic Needs
Trust Fund and an Advisory Member of the Technology Transfer Center of UWI, Trinidad; to
mention but a few. Additionally, through moonlighting he designed the country’s most modern
private residential community: University Heights, built the country’s most challenging Beverly
Hills styled rigid pavement community streets, was advisor to the largest single edifice
constructed in Belize and engineered more than 130 self-supporting communication towers,
including the tallest free standing tower in Central America. Eng. Henderson is a scientific
visionary engineering executive with hands-on management experience, offering outstanding
presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills with a low tolerance for
procrastination. He is a high energy, results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial attitude and
demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results.
Prof. Dr. David V. Gibson – Dr. Gibson is a Director and the President of the Belize Foundation
(www.thebelizefoundation.org), a non-profit (501c3) organization, promoting human and
environmental development, conservation, and sustainability within the nation of Belize. Dr.
Gibson is Associate Director and The Nadya Kozmetsky Scott Centennial Fellow, IC² (Innovation,
Creativity, Capital) Institute and Senior Research Scientist, The University of Texas at Austin
(www.ic2.utexas.edu). In 1983, he received a Ph.D. from Stanford University with a concentration
in organizational behavior and communication theory. His dissertation was on the management
of innovation. Dr. Gibson was a Fulbright Scholar at Insituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal,
1999-2000. He is a visiting Professor II at Tromsø University Business School, Norway. Dr.
Gibson is Chair of the International Conference on Technology Policy and Innovation
http://ictpi.ctt.muni.cz/ Dr. Gibson’s research and publications focus on technology
transfer/commercialization; cross-cultural communication; and the growth and impact of regional
technology/knowledge centers. He is a consultant to businesses, academia, and governments
worldwide. Dr. Gibson is author and editor of 16 books. His journal publications and papers have
been translated into Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, German,
Finnish, Norwegian, and Portuguese. His most recent book is Global Perspectives on
Technology Transfer and Commercialization: Building Innovative Ecosystems (Eds.) J. Butler and
D. Gibson, Edward Elgar Pub. (2011).

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Col. George D. McClory (US Army ret.) – Lieutenant Colonel McClory serves as the
Operations Director of Mayan Plantation, Limited. He brings the experience of over 20 years of
dedicated service as a senior Special Forces officer of the United States military to the company.
He is a demonstrated and accomplished professional with proven success in directing
international and global operations in support of the vision, expansion and long-term success of
the organization. Col. McClory has managed, directed, organized, trained and synchronized
multi-million dollar operations on six continents with increasing responsibilities at the highest
levels. Col. McClory attended the Command & General Staff College, U.S. Army and holds an
Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from New Mexico Military Institute, a Bachelor’s Degree in
Political Science from Illinois State University, a dual MBA from Perdue and Tilburg University in
International Management (2013) and graduated from Harvard Business School’s Leadership
Development Program, PLD (2014).
Richard Bahar – Mr. Bahar is a Senior Advisor / Director of Economic Development of Mayan
Plantation Limited. From 1992 to 2007, he headed the State of Hawaii DBEDT’s Investment and
Business Analysis Branch, charged with attracting new investment and business relocation /
expansion to Hawaii from Asia and the U.S. Mainland, as well as developing new export markets
for Hawaii’s firms. He also managed and coordinated the state’s business development efforts
in Greater China, and oversaw the State of Hawaii Offices in Beijing (which he helped to
establish in 2001) and the State of Hawaii Office in Taipei. Mr. Bahar facilitated development of
a consortium to establish Hawaii as a center for education and training for economies in
transition, with China as primary export market. Mr. Bahar earned a BA, Economics
(Development Economics and International Trade) and an MBA, from the University of Hawaii at
Manoa, specializing in international business.
Frederick Henry Coward, Jr. - Mr. Coward is a Senior Advisor Director, Security Operations of
Mayan Plantation Resort, Inc. and Mayan Plantation, Limited. He brings 39 years of
investigative, managerial and administrative law enforcement experience. He has owned and
operated his own investigative agency entitled Investigative Services International (ISI)
Corporation. His services as a Special Agent of the FBI included assignments as the Deputy
Legal Attaché with Federal Bureau of Administrative, Managerial and Investigative responsibility:
criminal, civil and security investigations in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. He provided Operational
and investigative support to FBI’s Legal Attaché program worldwide. As a U.S. Diplomat he
advised U.S. Ambassadors and Embassy Section Heads regarding investigative and intelligence
matters affecting U.S. foreign relations.

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Ruben Munoz – Mr. Munoz is a native Belizean who started his professional career as an
Accountant for Price Waterhouse in Belize. For the past 25 years, he has been in the hospitality
management field and has worked for several major resorts on Ambergris Caye in Belize. The
Belize Yacht Club (manager), Victoria House (accountant), and Journey’s End (general
manager) and with his family is also the owner of one of Ambergris Cayes award winning
Restaurant. Mr. Munoz is currently an outside consultant to the company..
George S. Berean, AIA – Mr. Berean is a Senior Advisor, Destination Resort Development. He
brings an international approach to design and architecture, which is based on his extensive
experience throughout the Pacific Rim, his positive role in opening WATG’s www.watg.com
London office, his past experience as managing principal of the Hawaii office, and his worldwide
network of contacts. He has been a guest speaker for numerous international, national and
regional events covering topics such as cultural heritage preservation, exporting design services,
resort design considerations, the changing marketplace in Asia and an introduction to Feng Shui.
His 30-plus years of design and architectural practice on an international scale, allows him to be
of unique service to MPL and WATG. Mr. Berean stays actively involved in the design and
management of new projects including: hotels, resorts, condominiums, marinas, retail, golf
clubhouses, renovations and mixed-use projects. Mr. Berean’s education includes a Bachelor of
Arts, Architecture from the University of Washington. He holds architectural licenses California,
Hawaii, Nevada and NCARB certification.
The MPL Master Planning Team – It is planned that this advisory council shall include one (1)
designated representative of each Sub-Developer/Builder and may comprise of Land Use
Planners, Designers and Architects, Engineers, Attorneys, Financial and Business Executives,
Educators, Archaeologists, Historians, Community Leaders, Consultants on various subjects.
It’s objective is to be a forum that assures stakeholder influence in the creation, implementation
and continuous improvement of the Master Development Plan, Design Guidelines, Covenants
and Restrictions that govern the land-uses at the Mayan Plantation. Its long-term GOAL is to
improve the value of every project at the entire Mayan Planation property.
The Board of Directors - James M. Boersema, Gordon E. Rapozo and Gerhart W. Walch.
The board’s responsibility is to continue to improve on the historical, cultural and economic value
of the Mayan Plantation and to create income for Mayan Plantation Limited’s shareholders. The
board’s overall GOAL is to convert the Mayan Plantation property into a powerful “Economic
Engine” to uplift the social and economic status as well as the opportunities of all stakeholders
including the people and nation of Belize.

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V. THE DIVERSITY OF OUR LAND
View over a portion of the subdivided 15,960 acre Southern portion
A view over the Mayan Plantation, from its most Northern Point
Mayan Planation’s New City Development site
Mayan Planation’s Northern Plantation area to be revitalized

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View of the tip of the 130-acre Boutique Resort Peninsula (fully entitled with approved EIS)
View from the 130-acre entitled development site over the Caribbean
Mayan Planation’s 130-acre entitled Subdivision
View from the Mayan Plantation Shoreline

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View of the entrance to the large Midwinters Lagoon from the Caribbean shoreline
View from the tip of the 130-acre entitled development site over the Midwinters Lagoon
View over the Mid-Winters Lagoon. Source: Gerhart Walch
Mayan Planation’s fantastic Caribbean Shoreline
Mayan Planation’s fantastic Caribbean Shoreline
Mayan Planation’s great Bone Fishing Lagoon

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Cultivated land at the Mayan Plantation, used for centuries as Cattle Ranch
National Power Line Easement granted by Mayan Plantation to the Government of Belize
Mayan Planation’s Cultivated Area
Mayan Planation’s cultivated land
Mayan Planation’s National Power Line Easement granted to the Belize Government

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View of the fresh water lake from the planned Visitors Center at the Altun Ha
Mayan Planation’s Lily Pond at Altun Ha Village site
A portion of Mayan Planation’s Caribbean Shoreline

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VI. ANCIENT HISTORY “Archaeological Sites”
This Maya Archaeological site known as ALTUN HA is located about 1.5 miles inland from the Mayan
Plantation via an ancient trail from Mayan Plantation’s planned Altun Ha Visitor Center. It is the most
visited archaeological tourist site in Belize. To access Altun Ha from Belize City, the Cruise Port or the
Airport, one must drive on the highway through the Mayan Plantation property.
Maya Scholars believe that the area now called Mayan
Plantation was a significant Maya Trading route and place
for this ancient Kingdom / Civilization. It has thousands of
years of natural and cultural evolution grounded in Mayan
heritage. It exhibits extreme diversity in its geography,
biology, and cultural makeup. It has an abundance of
largely undeveloped and natural assets including
rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove lagoons. Its rich
diversity of environments makes it unmatched as an
accessible location in which to study climatology, marine
biology, botany and herbology, and zoology (from microbes, to insects, to larger animal studies).
This Maya Jade Head found 1,400 years after being interred was found in a royal crypt, now
known as the Temple of the Masonry Altar or Temple B4 . It is the tallest Maya temple at the site
of Altun Ha. In 1968, the year of my discovery, the excavations at Altun Ha were the largest-scale
and longest-term archaeological feat ever undertaken in Belize. The Maya Jade Head stand at
14.90 centimeters (5.86 inches) and weighs a whopping 4.42 kilograms (9.75 pounds), which
makes it the largest jade artifact ever discovered in the Mundo Maya. (Source Belize Institute of
Archaeology NICHE).
Altun Ha Archaeological site
Altun Ha – Source: Gerhart Walch

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VII. THE BELIZE OIL GRID / OIL WELLS
Significant, recent oil discoveries in Belize nearly doubled the GNP of Belize. The company was
advised that the Mayan Plantation properties are within the Oil Grid of Belize. The blue dots
represent producing Oil Wells. Mayan Plantation has not pursued any oil exploration to date.
Location of the
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VIII. ABOUT BELIZE
Belize, formerly the British Honduras, until the name of the
country was changed in 1973. Belize lies on the eastern or
Caribbean coast of Central America, bounded on the north and
part of the west by Mexico, and on the south and the remainder of
the west by Guatemala. Belize was the Center of the Maya
Kingdom for thousands of years and we are reminded of the rich
Maya heritage through the many Maya archaeological sites
throughout the entire Region. From an early date the settlers of
Belize had governed themselves under a system of primitive democracy by Public Meeting. A set of
regulations referred to as Burnaby's Code took effect in 1765 and this, with some modification,
continued until 1840 when an Executive Council was created in Belize.
In 1853 the Public Meeting was replaced by a Legislative Assembly (partly elected, on a restrictive
franchise), with the British Superintendent, an office created in 1786 at the settlers' request, as
Chairman. When the settlement became a colony in 1871 the Superintendent was replaced by a
Lieutenant Governor under the Governor of Jamaica.
The Crown Colony System of Government was introduced in 1871, and the Legislative Assembly by its
own vote was replaced by a nominated Legislative Council with an official majority presided over by the
Lieutenant Governor.
Constitution and Government of Belize
Belize achieved full independence on September 21, 1981. Unlike its neighbors, Belize has never had
a military coup and enjoys membership in the British Commonwealth; Inter-American Development
Bank (IADB); International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD); International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO); International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU); International
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM); International Monetary Fund (IMF); International
Maritime Organization (IMO); Interpol; International Olympic Committee (IOC); Organization of
American States (OAS); The United Nations (UN); World Health Organization (WHO); World Trade
Organization (WTO); the Organization of American States and the newly-formed Association of
Caribbean States. Diplomatic relations have been established with many countries. Belize is also a
member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and related institutions.
The Government of Belize is operated on the principles of Parliamentary Democracy based on the
Westminster System. The country is a sovereign, democratic state.
A Prime Minister and Cabinet make up the Executive Branch, while a 29-member elected House of
Representatives and a nine-member appointed Senate form a bi-cameral legislature. Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II is the constitutional Head of State. She is represented in Belize by a Governor-
General, who must be a Belizean. This is a similar structure as Australia, Canada, New Zealand and
others.

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The Cabinet consists of a Prime Minister, other Ministers and Ministers of State who are appointed by
the Governor-general on the advice of the Prime Minister, the person commanding the support of the
majority party in the House of Representatives. Five Senators are appointed by the Governor-general
on the advice of the Prime Minister, two on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, and one on the
advice of the Belize Advisory Council.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate are elected either from
among the members of these Houses (providing they are not ministers) or from among persons who
are not members of either House.
Belize Geography
Belize is a land of unique contrasts with more to do and see than many countries 10 times its size.
Belize's coast is protected by 185 miles of Barrier Reef studded with hundreds of coral islands, the
undiscovered habitat of some of the best diving and sport fishing in the world. At the center are lush
forests of the Mountain Pine Ridge with caves and Mayan Ruins for exploring, rivers for rafting, and
breathtaking waterfalls. The south is a land of true tropical rainforest with every form of tropical plant,
bird, and wildlife, including playful monkeys, talkative parrots, and colorful toucans.
Belize is located in the Northern Hemisphere, within Central America. Bounded on the North by Mexico,
South and West by Guatemala, and the beautiful Caribbean Sea washes its 174 mile coastline to the
East, with an area of 8,866 sq. miles including 266 sq. miles of islands. The Cayes (pronounced keys),
the offshore atolls, and the barrier reef are one of the main attractions to Belize.
The barrier reef, which is 185 miles long, is the longest in the Western Hemisphere. The Belize cayes
are islands that are located between the mainland and the barrier reef, on the barrier reef, and on or
within the barrier reef perimeters of the Belize offshore atolls. The mangrove cayes provide a superior
habitat for birds and marine life.
Many birds, fish, shellfish, and marine organisms begin their lives within the protection of the Belize
mangroves. On the other hand, Belize's island cayes, which are distinguishable by their palm trees,
have provided the foundation for the development of many fine resorts to serve the water sports
enthusiasts and the marine naturalists who are flocking to Belize.
The cayes and atolls provide superior opportunity for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, boating, sailing,
sail boarding, and sea kayaking, as well as habitat for both nesting birds and turtles. Belize is truly
"Mother Natures" best kept secret.
Real estate and investment opportunities in Belize
Belize does not have an estate tax or capital gains tax. Investment in Belize is actively encouraged and
many investment incentives are presently being offered to entice foreign investment in Belize.
Under the Belize Fiscal Incentives Act of 1990, enterprises approved by the Belize government may be
granted tax holidays of five, ten, twelve, or fifteen years depending on the nature of the enterprise and
the degree of ownership in conjunction with Belize national(s). Under this act, foreign nationals may
repatriate 100% of their investment and profits, provided they register with the Central Bank of Belize.

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Belize provides the three main elements sought by international investors:
Stability: Long-standing, democratic tradition; independent judiciary, exchange rate fixed for 25 years.
Profitability: Flexible fiscal incentives and concessions, Commercial Free Zones, Export Processing
Zones, Repatriation of profits and dividends.
Livability: Subtropical climate, virgin rainforest, friendly people, un-spoilt beaches and a spectacular
barrier reef, with incredible marine life.
Belize is strategically located next to Mexico, near the US and the Caribbean islands, rich in natural
resources with a stable and supportive economy, bilingual workforce and established infrastructure.
There is a well-developed legal system modeled off British Common Law and statutes. The government
of Belize enacted a series of legislative measures to make Belize an ideal offshore jurisdiction.
These include: the International Financial Services Commission Act which seeks to promote, protect
and enhance Belize as an international financial services center and to regulate the provision of
international financial services;
The International Insurance Act which provides for the regulation of persons establishing and carrying
on international insurance business;
The Limited Liability Partnerships Act which permits the creation of limited liability partnerships;
The Retired Persons (Incentives) Act which offers certain tax exemptions and incentives to qualified
retired persons;
The International Business Company (Amendment) Act , which provides for the establishment of limited
life companies;
The Mutual Fund Act , which provides for the regulation, authorization and control of mutual funds and
their managers and administrators;
The Trust Act in 1992 is for the benefit of any person whether or not ascertained or in existence and for
the valid charitable or non-charitable benefit of all.
The Protected Cell Companies Act which allows for the incorporation of protected cell companies or the
conversion of an existing company to a protected cell company;
The International Banking Act of 1996 simultaneously with the Money Laundering (Prevention) Act
which established mechanisms and procedures to ensure that the country's financial institutions are not
used to disguise the source of illicit funds.
Today because of its laws, Belize has become the offshore jurisdiction of choice. Please contact us for
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Belize Currency
The currency of Belize is the Belize Dollar (BZ $); It is fixed to the American dollar at a rate of
$2 BZ dollars to $1 US dollar.
There are only a few Commercial banks in Belize, most notable The Belize Bank Ltd., First Caribbean
Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Heritage Bank, The Atlantic Bank Ltd., a New National Bank of Belize
and several small Credit Unions. Offshore banking is one of Belize's claims to fame and still offers a
secure environment for offshore banking. A central bank has recently been set up to replace the
Monetary Authority of Belize. Recent amendments to the Banking Act permit offshore banking. All
hotels, resorts, restaurants, tour companies, and most commercial enterprises accept US dollars,
traveler's checks, and credit cards.
Belize Visa Requirements
Visitors to Belize require a valid passport and in some instances a visa may be required. Travelers are
welcome to stay in Belize for up to 30 days prior to requesting an extension to their visit. Under most
circumstances monthly extensions are granted routinely for periods of up to 6 months.
United States and Canadian citizens, nationals of Caricom countries and of the European Community
member nations (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, UK,
Greece, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Finland, and Sweden) do not require visas. Visas are required for
nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh,
Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Ethiopia,
Haiti, Honduras, India, Japan, Korea (North and South), Libya, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua,
Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine and Zaire. (Subject to
change)
The following category of persons may be granted by the Belize Immigration Department extensions of
up to three (3) months at a time. These three months would be after the thirty day period given by the
Immigration Officer at the port of entry.
 Persons living in remote areas
 Potential Investors
 Business
The above is on the understanding that the applicant presents himself /herself in person and satisfies
the requirement that the necessary funds (US $50.00 per person per day) are available for the duration
of the extension in Belize. Applicant(s) must also have a ticket to their onward destination from Belize.
Extensions are granted at a cost of US $50.00 per month.

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Retirement Haven in Belize
Everyone dreams about retirement and one day living in an exotic tranquil locale,
complete with sun drenched beaches and limitless recreational activities on land and in beautiful
tropical waters. Belize, known in travel circles as "Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret", is truly a tropical
paradise that is now opening its doors to all your dreams of new experiences.
Who Qualifies?
Anyone forty-five years and older from anywhere in the world can qualify for the Belize retirement
program. A person who qualifies can also include his or her dependents in the retirement program.
All persons who have been designated a Qualified Retired Person shall be entitled, on first entering
Belize, to import his or her personal effects and an approved means of transportation free, such as a
motor vehicle, boat, or light aircraft of all import duties and taxes. A Qualified Retired Person shall be
exempt from the payment of all taxes and levies on all income or receipts which accrue to him or her
from a source outside of Belize whether that income is generated from work performed or from an
investment. All privileges, exemptions and regulations are governed by the Belize Retired Persons
(Incentives) Act, 1999.
In order to qualify for retirement in Belize, there are a few requirements that you must meet. Currently,
you must be at least 45 years of age in order to qualify for the retirement program. If you qualify, then
your dependents and spouse can be included with you on your application.
You must also meet some financial requirements. Under current law, applicants must be able to provide
proof of at least US$2,000 per month. Applicants must also permit a background check to be completed
by the Ministry of National Security.
Unlike most countries, the retirement program in Belize is sponsored by the Belize Tourism Board, who
forwards all applications and materials to the Department of Immigration and Nationality. When you
submit your application, you will need the following: a birth certificate, a marriage certificate if you are
bringing a spouse and dependents, a police record not issued more than one month prior to application,
a passport, the aforementioned proof of income, four passport size photos and a medical exam, which
includes an AIDS test.
Currently, the fees for applying to the retirement program in Belize are broken down into four separate
categories. First, a non-refundable fee of $150 is due when you submit your application. If you are
accepted into the retirement program, then you will need to pay a program fee of $1000 upon
acceptance. And, once accepted you will have to pay $200 in order to receive your residency card. If
you have any dependents, then there is a fee of 750 for each.
If you are accepted into the program, then you should know that once you arrive in Belize that you are
not allowed to seek employment or work for pay while you are in the country as a member of the
retirement program.

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The Belize National Flag, BZ $20 Dollar Note, the Belize National Bird the Duncan and Belize City
Today, Belize is a growing multi-cultural place, similar to what Honolulu Hawaii was
some fifty years ago, before Hawaii’s large tourism and construction growth.
Belize City &
Symbols

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MAYAN PLANTATION LIMITED
A Hong Kong company, owner of the Mayan Plantation in Belize
Hong Kong Address: Suite 1122 11th
Floor Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street Central, HK
U.S. Mailing Address: 1050 Bishop Street, #175, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Direct CEO: (808) 371-8986, Direct President (808) 479-9013, Fax: 808-525-8885
CEO’s e-Mail: walchgerhart@post.harvard.edu or Gerhart.walch@gmail.com
President’s e-Mail: zama71@hotmail.com www.belizea.com (under construction)

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