Community and Society
Caye Education Foundation to sponsor seven high school students; you can become a donor
As the new school year approaches, the Caye Education Foundation has committed to help seven students with their secondary education for the 2021 school year. CEF provides financial and motivational support for deserving children to attend high school in San Pedro Town and previously assisted ten students through their four-year high school education. This project is possible via fundraising and the support of generous donors.
Community and Society
Area Rep says funds secured to build new bridge at Boca del Rio
Area Representative, the Honourable Andre Perez, has confirmed that funds have been secured to build a new bridge next to the Sir Barry Bowen’s at Boca del Rio. The new bridge will accommodate the traffic flow demand heading into and from the northern part of Ambergris Caye, targeting large, heavy vehicles.
Community and Society
BWSL property on Ambergris Caye reportedly sold without their knowledge
The dispute could affect the future water supply to La Isla Bonita. BWSL is boosting its operations by digging two major saltwater wells to install a desalination plant and reverse osmosis water treatment facility. The main hurdle now is that the property leased to the water company was reportedly sold in 2011 to Crocodile Lagoon Estate Company based in Anguilla. BWSL is said to have a 30-year lease that started in 2002, and they were unaware of the property sale.
Community and Society
Miss San Pedro candidates introduced via virtual sashing ceremony
The long-awaited Miss San Pedro Pageant is back and will take place virtually on Thursday, September 9th, at Mahogany Bay Village. On Wednesday, August 11th, the pageant committee revealed the six delegates via a virtual live show vying for the crown and becoming the island’s next beauty ambassador.
Community and Society
Four families displaced after fire guts home in Caye Caulker; how you can help
At around 2:22AM on Tuesday, August 10th a wooden structure in Caye Caulker was engulfed in flames, leaving four families homeless. Tropic Air, Caye Caulker Village Council, and the San Pedro Lions Club are collecting donations for the fire victims. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy in Belize presents new Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones
Belize's last ambassador representing the United States of America was during President Barack Obama's administration, which ended in 2017. Following the departure of then-ambassador Carlos Moreno, Adrenne Galanek took the reins of the embassy under the post of Chargé d'Affaires. The following year a new Chargé d'Affaires, Keith Gilges, took over. Three years later, a new Chargé d'Affaires Leyla Moses-Ones, now takes the helm of the U.S. Embassy in the Capital City of Belmopan for the upcoming three years.
Community and Society
Wages dispute between SPTC and former employees continues
The dispute between former San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) employees and the new administration continues over monies allegedly due. The past employees claim they have not been paid their severance packages as mandated by law.
Accidents & Disasters
Luis Abner Tun needs your help; fundraiser planned to cover medical expenses
The family of Luis Abner Tun is seeking the public’s assistance to raise much-needed funds to cover his medical bills as he recovers from an armed attack that nearly took his life. On July 10th, while inside the Clumsy Restaurant and Bar in the San Mateo area on the island, Tun was shot twice in the abdomen by an unknown shooter. He survived the attack, but his condition is critical, and he will need spinal surgery. Anyone able to donate can message or call 633-9594. The family will be conducting a salpicon sale on Saturday, August 14th, along with a dollar drive on Barrier Reef Drive across from the San Pedrano grocery store.