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Belize Water Services Limited
Community and Society
BWSL expanding water services throughout San Pedro subdivisions
Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) has been expanding its water services across San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to meet the growth of the island community. The water company is working along the San Pedrito highway to upgrade its infrastructure and better serve the San Pedrito subdivision.
Community and Society
Plans underway to improve water services on Ambergris Caye
The topic of adequate water services and a connection to a proper wastewater system in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is a task every administration on the island has tried to tackle with help from experts in this area. The current administration, headed by Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, is working to establish a new water plant in northern Ambergris Caye and upgrade the present facilities (south water plants and wastewater system) to make them climate resilient and sustainable.
Community and Society
Belize to Expand Access to Drinking Water and Optimize Water Providers, with IDB Support
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved two complementary programs to enhance the quality of water services in rural and peri-urban areas of Belize. The two operations, totaling $10.64 million, will bring safe drinking water to over 20,000 households in 44 rural communities in the country's six districts and nearly 400 households in peri-urban areas. Program beneficiaries include vulnerable populations such as migrants and Indigenous people.
Community and Society
BWSL working hand in hand with island authorities to improve production and access to potable water
Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) is working hard on several infrastructural projects across San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to upgrade potable water delivery. The company, which manages projects in Caye Caulker as well, is also preparing to produce more water, expand its services and invest in water treatment facilities on the Cayes.
Business & Economy
BWS Offers 5% Rebate to Tourism Accomodations
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to inform tourism stakeholders that the Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) will offer a 5% early payment rebate on bills for the months of June, July and August 2021 to approved accommodations. This collaboration between the BTB and BWSL aims to provide financial relief to accommodations within the tourism sector.
Government
Minister of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics Completes Tour
Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, and Mr. Marconi Leal Jr., CEO in the Ministry, concluded a two-day familiarization tour on Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye on May 5-6, 2021.
Community and Society
Water shortages affecting San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker
Tourism season is underway in Belize, and one of the most visited areas of the country are the cayes, with Ambergris Caye and Caulker being the favorite spot for thousands of visitors
Community and Society
More Aerated Septic systems installed at resort developments in northern Ambergris Caye
Stakeholders in northern Ambergris Caye are complying with the recommendation to adopt aerated septic systems to better treat sewage and wastewaters. The investment in this environmentally friendly upgrade is believed to be the best option in order to co-exist with the surrounding sensitive environment supporting the island’s tourism industry.
