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Ambergris Caye
Community and Society
Islanders join National Coastal and Riverways Cleanup
Several groups across the country participated in the National Coastal and Riverways Cleanup on Saturday, September 27th. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, three cleanup efforts were organized, including a sargassum removal along the eastern coast and a road and beach cleanup in northern Ambergris Caye. Together, participants collected large amounts of trash and sargassum.
Community and Society
Sargassum May Become a National Emergency; Coastal Communities Continue Tackling the Influx
This year’s Sargassum influx has been considered one of the worst, as thick mats of the foul-smelling seaweed have blanketed shorelines along the Belizean coast. While the government is considering declaring it a national emergency, c
Community and Society
Waste Transfer Station Opens in Northern Ambergris Caye
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has opened a small waste transfer station for residents in northern Ambergris Caye. Located near the North Sub-Police Station, approximately ten miles north of San Pedro Town, the facility currently accepts only household waste, including food scraps, paper, plastics, glass, metals, and other materials typically discarded from homes.
Government
Municipal Boundaries Realigned for the First Time in Decades; San Pedro Town Now Encompasses the Entire Island of Ambergris Caye
The Government of Belize has officially declared updated boundaries for the nation’s seven towns and two cities, following a long-awaited delineation exercise conducted by the Ministry of Local Government. Effective April 1st, the new boundaries have been gazetted, marking the first municipal realignment in decades. A significant outcome of the redistricting is that San Pedro Town now officially encompasses the entire island of Ambergris Caye. Previously, the town’s jurisdiction was limited to a smaller, urbanized area.
Government
GOB unveils strategic development plan for Ambergris Caye
On Wednesday, May 7th, the Government of Belize (GOB) officially launched the Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Development of Ambergris Caye. The event took place at the Sunset Caribe Resort, and the media were not invited. This plan sets a long-term vision to guide the island’s sustainable growth, resilience, and overall quality of life.
Government
Belize Completes Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development of Ambergris Caye with IDB Support
The Government of Belize, with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has finalized a Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Development of Ambergris Caye. Ambergris Caye, one of Belize’s premier tourism destinations, would benefit by achieving sustainable development goals during the next 20 years, including the adequate provision of urban services and strengthening critical infrastructure such as ports, airports, and roads. The island is also vulnerable to extreme weather events and the degradation of its natural assets.
Conservation
Multimillion-dollar Blue Economy project approved by the World Bank to benefit Ambergris Caye
On Monday, February 3rd, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors announced that it had approved a new project called “Blue Cities and Beyond.” This initiative aims to support Belize’s Blue Economy by promoting the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic development while protecting the environment and improving livelihoods. Valued at US$32.23 million, the project will fund initiatives in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize City, and Punta Gorda in southern Belize.
Business & Economy
Businesses in San Pedro eagerly await the high tourism season
The low season in Belize coincides with the rainy season, which lasts from May to November and has peak rainfall between July and October. Despite the challenging weather conditions, many travelers continue to visit popular tourist destinations like Caye Caulker and San Pedro (Ambergris Caye), taking advantage of the more competitive pricing available during this time. However, the slow season significantly impacts business operations across the islands.
