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Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez
Community and Society
40 New Tour Guides for San Pedro Town
Forty islanders have received their Belize Tourism Board (BTB) certification after completing the national tour guide training. A short ceremony was held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on July 11th to acknowledge the successful recipients. The new tour guides were guided by instructor Philip ‘Billy’ Leslie and were accommodated with their theoretical classes at the San Pedro Junior College (SPJC).
Community and Society
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held for Improvements at John Greif II Municipal Airport
On Wednesday, February 19th, a ceremony was held in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to officially unveil the upgrades to the John Greif II Municipal Airport. The Belize Airports Authority (BAA) has made significant improvements to one of Belize’s busiest airports, including thermoplastic markings, new taxiway lights, a new holding bay area, modern LED runway lights, and complete resurfacing of the runway. These enhancements are expected to make take-offs and landings safer and facilitate smoother and more efficient aircraft movement.
Community and Society
San Pedro hosts one of the best Lighted Boat Christmas Parades
After a five-year hiatus, the Holiday Lighted Christmas Boat Parade was held again in San Pedro Town on Saturday, December 14th. The event was revived by islanders Elito Arceo and Karen Canul, along with the San Pedro Tour Operators Association and Seaduced by Belize. This creative and colorful event was considered one of the best. The participating boats lined the eastern coast of San Pedro, illuminating the area with dazzling lights. Visitors and residents enjoyed the traditional event, which had been absent since 2019. The highly anticipated spectacle raised the bar for highlighting the Christmas spirit and concluded with a fantastic fireworks show in front of Central Park.
Community and Society
Much-needed repairs and upgrades coming for northern roads
On December 5th, the Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez, Deputy Mayor Dianeli Aranda, San Pedro Town Council operations manager Alex Eck, and tourism stakeholders met to discuss upgrading the roads in northern Ambergris Caye. To address the situation, Perez said they have acquired 250 loads of hardcore material to make urgent repairs and restore access to affected areas. This is a short-term strategy, while a long-term solution is in the works.
Community and Society
Second North Ambergris Caye clean-up removes more garbage from the beaches
On December 1st, another beach clean-up took place at the northern beaches of Ambergris Caye. Significant amounts of rubbish were removed from the area stretching from El Norte Bar to Tranquillity Bay. The initiative, led by local resident Elito Arceo, will continue next year to help keep these beaches litter-free. These northern beaches are popular nesting sites for sea turtles, so organizers urge visitors to refrain from littering, as it can severely impact nesting and the health of these pristine environments.
Community and Society
BTB donates garbage compactors to five different municipalities
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) presented five garbage compactor trucks to five municipalities on Thursday, September 12th, in the Capital City of Belmopan. San Pedro Town, Belmopan City, Caye Caulker Village, Hopkins Village, and Placencia Village were recipients. The assets help improve trash collection efforts in these popular tourism destinations.
Health
San Pedro residents continue to benefit from mobile health clinics
Promoting healthy lifestyles in San Pedro Town has been an ongoing project for the current administration. On Friday, August 9th, Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez and partners organized another Mobile Health Clinic. Held at Central Park in the downtown area, the initiative is a collaboration between Perez’s office, the San Pedro Town Council, PAHO Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the San Pedro Lions Club. Throughout the day, island residents benefited from health services, wellness screenings, evaluations, and free consultations with medical professionals from the island and the mainland.
Health
Construction for San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital begins
The construction of the San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital, a significant milestone for the islanders, has begun. The first piles of its foundation have been erected, marking the start of a project expected to improve healthcare services for the community significantly.
