Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires“alien” means a person who is not– (a) a citizen of Belize; (b) a national of a CARICOM Member State; or (c) a Commonwealth citizen. “keeper” where used in relation to premises where accommodation is provided for reward, includes any person who for reward receives any other person to stay in the premises, whether on his own behalf or as manager or otherwise on behalf of any other person; “registration officer” includes the Chief Registration Officer and the deputy chief registration officer; “residence” means ordinary dwelling place; “stay” means lodge or sleep for one night or more in accommodation provided for reward. 5