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Caye Caulker Village Council
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village Council seeks referendum over police station property
The Caye Caulker Village Council continues to collect signatures from residents to trigger a referendum on the future of the current police station property (Parcel 815). The council is encouraging Hicaqueños to sign a petition at its offices to oppose any potential sale of the land and to gather enough registered voters to initiate a formal referendum.
Community and Society
Future of Caye Caulker Police Station Site Uncertain
Caye Caulker residents continue to demand answers about allegations that the beachfront property housing the community police station was put up for sale. Construction of the new police station on the site has halted, further raising concerns among Hicaqueños. Without clear responses from the central government, islanders, led by the Caye Caulker Village Council, have been voicing their concerns since April 13, holding public meetings and peaceful protests to seek clarity on the matter.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village Council Says No to Sand Exchange with Ambergris Caye
The Caye Caulker Village Council has formally rejected a proposal from the Government of Belize to exchange local sand for white marl material, following discussions with Area Representative and Minister Andre Perez. The decision was made during an official council meeting held on the island last week.
Education
Government Moves Forward with Caye Caulker School Construction
Senior officials from Belize’s Ministry of Education met with Caye Caulker stakeholders on February 20, 2026, to advance plans for the construction of a new pre-primary facility and a government high school on the island.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village Council Questions Police Behavior
On Wednesday, July 2nd, the Caye Caulker Village Council issued a press release addressing growing concerns over allegations of violence and abuse of authority by local police officers. The council highlighted reports of excessive force, particularly against the island's youth. It emphasized the need for officers to focus on de-escalation rather than meeting violence with violence.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Pushes for Local Marijuana Legalization Referendum Ahead of June Elections
Residents of Caye Caulker have launched a petition urging the government to legalize and regulate marijuana exclusively on the island through a local referendum. The initiative, led by Caye Caulker Village Councillor Ilya Rosado, aims to collect 400 signatures from registered voters to place the question on the ballot during the Village Council elections on June 29, 2025.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village Council takes measures to ensure unrestricted access to public beaches
On Wednesday, January 15th, volunteers and staff from the Caye Caulker Village Council (CCVC) were seen removing bollards (barriers) from the beach area that had been placed there by a local resident. The CCVC stated they were addressing the closure of two public beach areas and a street, emphasizing that access to these areas is a right for all Belizeans and visitors alike. One of the residents who had installed the bollards, local attorney Wendy Auxillou, explained that the barriers were not intended to block access to the beach but rather to prevent golf carts from passing in front of her mother’s beachfront property.
Community and Society
Proposed fuel station in north Caye Caulker causes mixed reactions from residents and stakeholders
Residents on the northern side of Caye Caulker have objected to a proposed gas station in their area. They have submitted formal complaints highlighting concerns about installing large tanks near homes, which they believe poses a hazardous and potentially life-threatening risk. Although the Caye Caulker Village Council has stated that specific requirements must be met before the project can proceed, some local tour operators favor the initiative led by Petrol Alliance Group Group Company Limited.