Community and Society
SPTC initiates demonstration project to restore severely eroded beaches
The time to start saving the beaches in downtown San Pedro is now. On Thursday, October 20th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) began a beach restoration demonstration project at a section in Boca del Rio. The area in front of the San Pedro High School has severely eroded, and access to this short stretch of beach will remain closed to vehicular traffic. The public is asked to respect the signage erected.
Community and Society
Assistance needed for San Pedro woman injured in traffic accident
On Wednesday, October 19th, friends, and relatives held a dollar drive in downtown San Pedro to raise much-needed funds to cover the medical expenses of fellow islander Maria ‘Aura’ Rivera. A golf cart reportedly knocked down the 52-year-old woman on a bicycle and seriously injured her. According to Rivera’s daughter Diani Rivera, her mother needs an urgent computerized tomography (CT) scan and surgery. Anyone able to help the family can contact her at 650-3508.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s team Amber Marie wins the 13th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic fishing tournament
Team Amber Marie out of Belize Pro Dive Center was the top team at this year’s Belikin Blue Water Classic fishing tournament held October 14-15 from their base at Old Belize in Belize City. The island team not only brought home the first-place trophy but also won $45,910 and an original Ernest Garcia painting.
Community and Society
Belize Mission Dental Project is back!
For 29 years, a team of dental specialists and volunteers from the United States have been visiting the country during Fall/October to provide services to those needing it on the island. The team also includes members stationed in other parts of the country focused on areas dealing with vision, medical screening, and hearing.
Community and Society
Flooding in Central Belize
NEMO and the Hydrology Department hereby advise that on the Belize River, increasing water levels continue as floodwaters move downstream to the coast. On the Crooked Tree Lagoon, levels are expected to exceed the causeway. On the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town, decreasing flood levels are expected to continue. On the Macal River at all BECOL facilities, decreasing levels are expected; and at San Ignacio, decreasing flood levels will continue. Flood levels on the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun are expected to begin decreasing.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Fire Department hosts fire response and extinguisher training
On Friday, October 14th, the San Pedro Fire Station partnered with the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) and stakeholders such as Fabrigas to conduct a fire safety awareness fair dubbed 'Citizens Fire Extinguisher Training' at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex. The event included informative presentations about what to do in fire emergencies, how to use fire extinguishers, and learning about first aid kits. Those participating in the activity also walked away with fabulous prizes.
Community and Society
Flooded school grounds receive material; islanders in low-lying areas ask for help
The recent heavy rainfall left many neighborhoods flooded and impassable, with even the schoolyards affected by the bad weather. The local authorities, San Pedro Town Council, and Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez have started addressing the flooding issue. The works began by filling the flooded grounds at the New Horizon Seventh Day Adventist School in the DFC Area. The school was almost inaccessible due to the flood. Many applauded the efforts to remedy the problem; however, residents living in flooded neighborhoods hope their areas can be visited and assisted in any way possible.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club strengthens ties with Sarteneja and attends the Belize Zone 59 board installation
The San Pedro Lions Club is back on the island after a productive two-day trip to the mainland which saw new members joining the club, strengthening alliances, and witnessing the installation of the new board of directors of Zone 59 (to which the club belongs). The events also saw members of the island club receiving certificates of appreciation and awards.