Community and Society
Hunter B team tops the 2024 La San Pedrana Wahoo Fishing Tournament
The top team at the second annual La San Pedrana Wahoo Fishing Tournament was Hunter B, with a heavy 114.2-pound fish catch. The tournament, held over the weekend of January 27th and 28th, saw over a dozen teams competing for the grand prize of $10,000. The tournament also included other fabulous prizes for second and third place and the top angler of the Wahoo challenge.
Community and Society
San Pedro Government Hospital to provide over 200 jobs
At a public meeting in San Mateo north of San Pedro Town, Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez stated that the project for the government hospital for the island is finally happening this year. Perez said that although funds were secured, they had to find a property on the island for the structure, and plans had to be designed for the hospital. According to him, all that is done, and once completed, it will provide permanent jobs for around 250 employees.
Community and Society
Office of Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez donates wheelchairs to San Pedro Lions Club
Area Representative for Belize Rural South (BRS) (Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker), Honourable Andre Perez, donated several wheelchairs to San Pedro Lions Club members. The handing over of the wheelchairs took place on Wednesday, January 24th, at the BRS office on Coconut Drive.
Community and Society
Area Representative weighs in on issue with seawalls
The announcement of an 800-foot seawall project for the luxurious beach resort Alaia south of San Pedro Town surprised many and raised concerns within the conservation community. While some believe it could severely alter the coastline and the beach, the Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez, said there are justifiable reasons for it.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council presents financial report
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) administration has delivered a report on its financial status for the first time in many years. On Wednesday, January 24th, in a presentation highlighting transparency and accountability and how the current local administration manages the people's finances, the local government headed by Mayor Gualberto' Wally' Nuñez presented the financial reports for 2021 and 2022. 2023's audit will be released in October of this year if the current administration is re-elected in the March municipal elections.
Community and Society
Public consultation on sport fishing regulations held in San Pedro
On Tuesday, January 23rd, the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) hosted a consultation session with stakeholders involved in the sport fishing industry in San Pedro Town. The meeting touched on revising the Coastal Zone Management Act on Sport Fishing Regulations. The meeting allowed participants to be part of the revision process and provided a platform through which they gave direct feedback on how management and laws of the sector can improve. The meeting also discussed three main points shared by those in attendance.
Community and Society
BWSL expanding water services throughout San Pedro subdivisions
Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) has been expanding its water services across San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to meet the growth of the island community. The water company is working along the San Pedrito highway to upgrade its infrastructure and better serve the San Pedrito subdivision.
Community and Society
San Mateo residents presented with plans to improve their community
A presentation to discuss an improvement project for the subdivision of San Mateo provided residents with a first look at the different plans to uplift the infrastructure and services in the community. Some of these plans presented by the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) include paving the main streets, a drainage system, garbage management, better access to utilities, creation of public areas, and even the possible building of a second bridge connecting San Mateo with downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.