Interview

with

Timothy ‘Timo’ Flores

Too many of us walk through this life without our praises being sung. At Dimurei.com we would like to acknowledge members of our community for their achievements. In this our first issue, it gives us great pleasure to heap gratitude and accolades on Timothy Winston Flores for his years of civil service, service to the Garifuna community and distinguished athletic career.

What is the most memorable moment of your soccer career?

It would be winning the ‘champions of champions’ compettition. After the demise of the Interdistrict competition this was the first time there was a competition that included the best teams from every district. Therefore winning this competition proved that we were the best in the country.

Who would you say is the greatest soccer player you ever encountered? Why do you consider this person the greatest?

D-Line (Daniel Lino) may be the greatest Belizean soccer player ever. During his career he was the most sought after player in the country. Wherever D-Line played there was a winning team:  Rocking R, Landivar, Queens Park Rangers were all winning teams while he was there. He was technically sound, very skillful with both feet and a team player.

What does your work with Friends of Gra-Gra Lagoon entail?

Gra-Gra is the Lagoon (Wetlands) south of Dangriga Town west of Commerce Bight pier. Friends of Gra-Gra Lagoon is committed to the preservation of this very important habitat for birds, fish, conch, and crocodiles. Our organisation wanted to preserve it so that future generations of Dangrigans will benefit economically and financially from its use.

Have you read any good books lately?

I have been reading books by John Grisham. I love his books because they give an outlook into the working of American Society, i.e. social, political and economic.

You worked for many years as a civil service officer in Belize. Describe for us what that experience was like.

I worked for the government of Belize for 25 years and it was a great experience. As a civil service officer you get to serve your country and thus come in contact with the Belizean folks on a daily basis. The public service is one of the few institutions where upward mobility still occurs. You get the opportunity to be all you can be. There are opportunities for training at home and abroad. I began my carrer as a clerk/cashier and retired as an administrative officer with a degree in public administration. Being a public officer is still prestigious and rewarding.

What advice would you give today's young people about dedicating their lives to civil service?

I would advise them to join the public service and take advantage of the opportunities that exist. It is better now because there is a larger market for profesionals. Public Officers in Belize can now take their skills to CARICOM in the Caribbean or SICA in Central America. For example, Dr. Parham got his qualifications through working with the government of Belize and now works with CARICOM. Crispin Blanco qualified as an ACCA while working at the income tax department in Belize and now lives and works in Tegucigalpa. I also say to our young people to serve the Belizean people without fear or favor. 

Timothy Winston Flores serves on the advisory board of dimurei.com

The interview was conducted by Sidney Mejia via email.

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