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Caye Caulker Village
Education
Temporary Classrooms Used as Ocean Academy Campus Remains Uninhabitable
Ocean Academy, Caye Caulker’s only high school, remains displaced from its campus following severe flood damage and has been operating out of temporary and borrowed spaces since November 2025. The school has been conducting sessions in locations such as boat rooms, community centres, and spaces above restaurants after health inspectors deemed the campus uninhabitable due to extensive flooding, mould growth, and mosquito infestations.
Community and Society
Ocean Academy High School Faces Flooding Crisis Amid Rainy Season
The ground floor of Ocean Academy High School in Caye Caulker Village was severely flooded this past week following heavy rains, rendering several classrooms unusable and disrupting student learning. The flooding affected the only high school on the island, raising concerns among teachers, students, and parents.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker to Hold Cannabis Referendum in October
Caye Caulker Village is set to make history on Wednesday, October 8th, when residents head to the polls to vote in a referendum on cannabis legalization. The Elections and Boundaries Department confirmed the date after certifying a community petition that surpassed the required support threshold.
Politics and Government
Caye Caulker prepares for 2025 Village Council elections
As Belize gears up for the 2025 Village Council Elections, communities like Caye Caulker are drawing heightened national attention. Residents will soon head to the polls to elect their new village council, a decision that will directly influence local governance, development priorities, and representation.
Community and Society
Study conducted on Tourism and Coastal Transformation in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker Village, once a sleepy fishing village, has undergone a significant transformation due to the rise of tourism. A recent study by Lucas Julian Martinez from Ohio State University, U.S.A., investigated the impacts of seafront privatization on coastal access in Caye Caulker. The study highlights the transformation's economic benefits and challenges to the local community.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club hosts recruitment session in Caye Caulker
As the San Pedro Lions Club continues to grow its membership, it is also encouraging the establishment of additional branches in other parts of the country. On October 12th, club members visited the sister island of Caye Caulker to finalize details and officially launch their new branch in La Isla Cariñosa.
Community and Society
Reverse Osmosis Water Plant inaugurated in Caye Caulker
On Friday, October 11th, Belize Water Services (BWS) celebrated the inauguration of its 150k Reverse Osmosis Plant and a groundbreaking ceremony for a new...
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.