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 Jabiru Books Belize LLC congratulates Honourable John A. Briceño Prime Minister of Belize for his Statement delivered at the General Debate of the Eightieth Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 26th September 2025, United Nations Headquarters, New York. For the full statement, please go to: https://gadebate.un.org/sites/default/files/gastatements/80/bz_en.pdf EXCERPTS The current “aggressive and provocative actions by our neighbour Guatemala at our southern boundary.” “Over the last two weeks, my country, has chosen to act with restraint and caution, in the face of repeated aggressive and provocative actions by our neighbour Guatemala at our southern boundary, actions which seek to challenge Belize’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Actions that do not accord with the obligations of states not to exacerbate or extend a dispute before the International Court of Justice. Latin America and the Caribbean are committed to maintaining our region as a zone of peace – an area free of nuclear weapons, an area where conflicts are prevented through dialogue. Belize took its seat in this Assembly in 1981, less than half a century ago. Our Membership was a milestone for our sovereignty. Global recognition of Belizean sovereignty also meant full recognition of our territory. We stand firm in the conviction that the boundaries of that territory were agreed in 1859, more than a century and a half ago. Our anthem proclaims it: “From the proud Rio Hondo to the old Sarstoon, through coral isle, over blue lagoon.” Though our territory is contested, we remain firm, not belligerent. Tested, but not subdued. Threatened, but not deterred. Because the rule of law is on our side. Together with Guatemala, we submitted our dispute to the ICJ in 2019. We await the Court’s decision. We trust that justice will prevail. In the meantime, we reiterate our demand that Guatemala desists from any provocative behaviour which has the potential to affect our otherwise friendly bilateral relations. We reiterate our invitation to Guatemala to work with Belize in designing confidence building measures for the Sarstoon river and maritime spaces. On the situation in Haiti. In Haiti, gangs have overrun the country. Political turmoil deepens. And a mission meant to restore order—Kenyan led, backed by the UN--remains underfunded and under resourced. These are only a few of many crises. And in each of them, weapons flow. Drugs flow. Violence crosses borders. And governments are left weaker, peace fleeting. These are not isolated tragedies. They are a warning. They reveal a pattern of international indifference, disregard for international law, impunity, a tolerance of inhumanity and deepening cynicism. So the question before us is simple: do we allow this cycle to continue, or will we summon the will—together—to break it? NOTE: Belize has also sent Belize Defence Soldiers to Haiti. Earlier this year, however, with a shift in CARICOM’s policy, it was decided that Belize will not be sending more troops, at this time. Please go to the following links: https://amandala.com.bz/news/two-bdf-soldiers-go-to-haiti/ https://lovefm.com/belize-ends-military-deployments-to-haiti-amid-caricom-shift/#google_vignette With respect to the sanctions imposed by the United States of America against Cuba. “The economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba must end and Cuba must immediately be removed from the list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism. It is illegal, inhumane, and contrary to the UN Charter.” Jabiru Books Belize LLC published Newsletter # 033, March 2025, which features the issue of the USA Sanctions against Cuba. For this Newsletter, please go to: https://jabirubooksbelize.com/campaigns/1020653
 September Celebrations Commission Awards Jabiru Books Belize LLC congratulates the eight Belizean artists who have been honoured by the September Celebrations Commission with the Award for Creative and Cultural Excellence. Minister Francis Fonseca and BTB Director Evan Tillett presented the awards, praising the artists for shaping Belize’s cultural identity and inspiring the next generation. The Recipients are: Leroy “The Grandmaster” Young: The Zee Edgell Award for Literary Art, remembered for transforming poetry into a voice for social justice. Mary “Mamie” Martinez: The Rosita Baltazar Award for her lifelong commitment to classical ballet instruction. Derrick “Dickey” Straughan: The Andy Palacio Award. He is regarded as a pioneer in original Belizean music. Andy Chuc: The Don Elijio Panti Award. He is recognized for promoting Yucatec Maya traditions and language. Gilvano Swasey: The George Gabb Award for visual art. Margaret Welcome: The Leela Vernon Award for cultural heritage. Sharmaine Garcia: The Beverly Smith-Lopez Award for acting. Diane Haylock: The Outstanding Cultural Leadership Award for her theatre work and cultural diplomacy. Congratulations to Our Lady of Guadeloupe RC School, Corozal  In our last Newsletter # 037, September 2025, we wrote about our young carnival dancers. We would like to applaud Our Lady of Guadeloupe RC School Dance Troupe, for their First-Place win in the Junior Section, Corozal Carnival Parade. Congratulations go to the dancers, teachers, especially Teacher Stacy, Choreographer William Marin, and all sponsors. For a short video of their presentation, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n5arnd3LwVo For Newsletter # 037, September 2025, please go to: https://jabirubooksbelize.com/campaigns/1070040
Jabiru Books Belize is please to announce that Books One and Two of the two-book series, I Deam Of Obwaandi’eyaag (Pontiac), Buffalo And Prairies, are ready for publication.  I Dream of Obwaandi’eyaag (Pontiac), Buffalo and Prairies tells the story of two young men, a Dakhóta and a White, Akíčhita and Dolph (Śuƞktokeca Ska), who are dancing at a pow-wow in Mankato, Minnesota, and who unexpectedly disappear during a sudden storm. The two friends are transported by the mischievous, sometimes malevolent, Dakhóta Spirit, Tawiskaron, from the present day to life in the eighteen hundreds in the Northern Plains of North America. There they fight for survival, engage in famous battles between the Indigenous Nations and the invading Whiteman, battles like Redwood Ferry, Fort Ridgely, Bloody Run, Sand Creek, and Little Big Horn. One day, while trying to kill a buffalo, very unsuccessfully, they meet Kuckunniwi, Hiamovi, and Mantotohpa, Tsitsistas (Cheyenne) Warriors, who are on a buffalo hunt. They become friends and are accepted into the Tsitsistas (Cheyenne) Nation. They want to become Warriors of the Hotamétaneo'o (Dog Warriors), but in order to accomplish this they must complete arduous Sacred Ceremonies like the Inípikaga (Smoke Lodge Ceremony), the Wū Wŭn (Vision Search) during which they must smoke with Maheo’o, the Creator God, and meet their Ma’heone Höva–Spirit Animal. Then there are the Wi-wayang-wa-c'i-pi (Sun Gazing Dance) and the Anetsa (Stickball Game). As their adventures continue, they face the Vo'estanehesono (Enemy Dwarves) and the water horned serpents, Mehne and Axxea. Book One comes to a totally unexpected and startling conclusion, the event leading to two great battles in Book Two. The first battle is with the Óoetaneo’o (Crow) at Matana Ó’he’e (Milk River) and the second with the Vétapâhaetó'eo'o (Kiowa), the Šé'šenovotsétaneo'o (Comanche), and the Ná'ishą (Plains Apache) at Kooie Aw-Say (Wolf Creek). Once you have read the I Dream of Obwaandi’eyaag (Pontiac), Buffalo and Prairies Series, you will have discovered truths, lived in the magnificent world of the Plains Nations, shared in the greatest of adventures. From Neeheeoeewootis, Tsitsistas Warrior (Cheyenne): “I will not dishonour those who died in the battle by discussing their deaths. As our enemy the Mo'ôhtávêhahtátaneo'o (Blackfoot) say, ‘What is life? It is the flash of a hóó'éehe (firefly) in the night. It is the breath of a hotoa’e (buffalo) in the wintertime. It is the little shadow that runs across Tóhtoo’éšé’e (The Prairies) and loses itself in the sunset.” If you know someone who would like to receive our monthly Newsletter, please have them go to CONTACT at our website and send us an e-mail: http://jabirubooksbelize.com Please note that our Newsletters are also published on our FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/JabiruBooksBelize Thank you for forwarding and sharing this Newsletter. BOOKS WRITTEN BY DR. HENRY W. ANDERSON Add these great books to your personal library for your reading pleasure in 2025.  INFORMATION/LINKS Dr. Anderson books are available both as Print-on-Demand and E-Books at store.bookbaby.com (Recommended by Publishers). Please go to: https://store.bookbaby.com/profile/jabirubooksbelizecom The works by Dr. Henry W. Anderson are available at the libraries of the Belize National Library Service and Information System. Search under Author: Henry W Anderson. Please go to: https://bnlsis.mlasolutions.com/m5/catalog/(S(tsaodaxofc2mvp3zhpl4wwt2))/Default.aspx?internal=1&installation=LeoBradley E-Books are available at other Retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Vearsa, Kobo, OverDrive, Copia, Gardners Books, Baker & Taylor, eSentral, Scribd, Ciando, Hoopla, Playster, and many more. Print-on-Demand books are available at some of the Retailers listed. Please visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/JabiruBooksBelize Visit our website at http://jabirubooksbelize.com 
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