Community and Society

In San Pedro Town, recent efforts have been focused on addressing significant drainage issues and improving road conditions, which have been worsened by flooding from Tropical Storm Sara. Under the leadership of Mayor Gualberto "Wally" Nuñez and Councilor Ernesto Bardalez, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is undertaking a multi-phase initiative to enhance drainage systems and pave roads across the island. Several neighborhoods, including San Pablo, DFC, and Escalante Marina Drive, have already experienced progress due to the ongoing road construction project. However, the lack of a proper drainage system on the newly paved roads continues to result in flooding in these neighborhoods, causing considerable discomfort for the residents.

After their 2-2 draw against French Guiana on Tuesday, November 19th, the Belize National Football Team (Jaguars) advanced with a 4-3 aggregate score, qualifying for the preliminary round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This match was part of the CONCACAF Nations League.

Tropic Air is a domestic airline in Belize that provides services throughout the country and to neighboring countries. The airline recently invested in a new Cessna Grand Caravan EX, marking a significant addition to its fleet. Founded in 1979, Tropic Air has been essential to air travel services in Belize, particularly to areas like San Pedro on Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker Village.

The law firm Barrow and Williams has filed a lawsuit against San Pedro Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, representing two clients: Brittney O'Daniel, the first claimant, and Corner Lot Limited, the second claimant. The Mayor is accused of abusing his office, engaging in bad faith, and deliberately and unlawfully demanding financial compensation and other quid pro quo arrangements from O'Daniel.

The San Pedro Sun is excited to announce that Matthew Lainfiesta has joined our team as a Staff Reporter and Content Creator. We welcome him to our professional staff and look forward to collaborating with him. You can connect with Matthew via email at [email protected].

The northern beaches of Ambergris Caye are now cleaner thanks to a group of volunteers who participated in a clean-up campaign on Sunday, November 10th. The initiative, led by islander Elito Arceo, covered an area stretching from El Norte Bar north to Robles Point, approximately 14 miles north of San Pedro Town. Organizers reported that the clean-up collected 150 bags of rubbish. Another clean-up is planned before the start of the tourism season to ensure these northern beaches are completely garbage-free.

A group of 43 islanders received their certification from the Belize Tourism Board after successfully completing the national tour guide training. A brief ceremony commemorating their achievement was held on Thursday, November 7th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The new tour guides, including several women, were joined by their families and friends to celebrate this significant milestone.

Recent rains have caused flooding and damaged unpaved roads north and south of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. With the break in the inclement weather, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is assessing the problem and determining how to address the poor condition of the roads. Repair work has started on the northern road, while repairs for the southern stretch are expected to begin on November 7th. In the meantime, residents are advised to exercise caution when driving on these damaged roads.