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Ambergris Caye
Business & Economy
Living Word Church’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive receives $100,000 donation
The annual Living Word Church Toy Drive will see the gifting of 150 hefty food baskets, 500 small toys during Christmas Caroling on Thursday, December 22nd, and 1,200 quality toys during the Toy Outreach on December 23rd.
Community and Society
Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez donates school bags to primary schools
Several school principals on the islands of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye received brand new school bags courtesy of the Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez. The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 6th, and the school bags will be distributed to students of low-income families.
Community and Society
Massive crowds arrive on Ambergris Caye for Easter weekend
Easter 2022 is here, and throughout Holy Thursday, April 14th, hundreds of persons have traveled to Belize’s most popular islands, Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye. Water taxi boats arrived from the mainland to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, packed with tourists and Belizeans. The influx of visitors is expected to increase throughout the weekend.
Government
Redistricting process begins; What’s in it for Belize Rural South?
The process for possible redistricting in Belize has started and is to conclude before the end of 2023. A task force appointed by the Elections and Boundaries Commission will submit its recommendations to Parliament, potentially bringing changes to the different constituencies. San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, and Caye Caulker are under the third largest electoral division - Belize Rural South (BRS). As per local authorities, redistricting could bring changes. Still, it's too early to know how this exercise could modify the islands' constituency.
Government
Prime Minister sees the possibility to connect Ambergris Caye with Mexico
Following Prime Minister John Briceño's state visit to Mexico last month, the idea to connect northern Ambergris Caye with the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula via a bridge was one of the proposed projects discussed. Mexico is currently working on a 948-mile intercity railway system dubbed 'Tren Maya,' beginning from Palenque, Chiapas traveling northeast to Quintana Roo and Yucatan near Belize. The aim is to connect tourist destinations in the said region by offering access to pristine destinations and even hop across the border into Belize.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye not exempt from ‘No Movement’ Sunday
As part of the Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 106, this Sunday, September 26th and October 3rd, free movement across the country will be restricted, including San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Hopkins, and Placencia, which are exempt from the countrywide 7PM curfew. The only movement allowed will be for essential services. The government has resorted to this measure to contain the increase in COVID-19 cases all over Belize.
Community and Society
9PM curfew to remain at Belize’s top tourism destinations
Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Hopkins villages were spared the countrywide 7PM curfew as part of new regulations that go into effect on Monday, September 20th for two weeks. The exception means their curfew will remain from 9PM to 4AM. Another exception benefiting these key tourism areas is that restaurants will be allowed to accommodate up to 75% of their seating capacity.
Accidents & Disasters
Tour operator explains Ambergris Caye is a diver’s haven despite rare shark incident
Despite reports of a rare shark incident on Saturday, July 3rd, off Ambergris Caye, scuba diving continues to be a safe and enjoyable activity when visiting the island. This unfortunate incident, which can happen in any part of the world, is considered very unusual for these sites off the island that is frequented by diving tours.
