Councilor Ernesto Bardalez

Recent rains have caused flooding and damaged unpaved roads north and south of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. With the break in the inclement weather, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is assessing the problem and determining how to address the poor condition of the roads. Repair work has started on the northern road, while repairs for the southern stretch are expected to begin on November 7th. In the meantime, residents are advised to exercise caution when driving on these damaged roads.

On Friday, October 11th, Black Iron Development Inc., a real estate investment firm focusing on acquiring and modernizing over 2,000 apartment units, large condominium complexes, and hundreds of single-family homes, announced the launch of its latest project, Platinum Beach. The development boasts electricity, internet, and a primary private road. Additionally, several beachfront resorts are located nearby. Lot sizes range from 5500 to 5800 square feet, approximately 1,000 feet to the east. The project's plans include a luxury hotel, a spa, and sixty buildings, all planned to be on waterfront lots. After the land purchase, the project began two years ago, in 2022, and is now effectively selling properties.

On Tuesday, September 17th, the Belize Department of Environment (DOE) organized a training session from 9AM to 12:30PM in Ambergris Caye. The session, hosted by environmental officer Mr. Kendrick Gordon, was to educate council members, traffic managers, and head traffic wardens about a new ticketing initiative. This initiative involves issuing litter tickets to individuals improperly disposing of waste or contributing to environmental pollution, starting with random inspections on the island. Those failing to adhere to the regulations will be subject to ticketing and fines based on the severity of the offense.

On Thursday, September 5th, a female resident of the island, Jamileth Espina, was assaulted by three individuals near the intersection of San Pedrito heading towards San Pablo. Espina reported that she was returning home when the altercation took place. According to her account, one of the individuals leaped onto her cart and attempted to seize her purse, while another tried to take her golf cart keys. A third individual stood in front of the golf cart, appearing to survey the surroundings. Espina successfully fended off her attackers despite these threats, averting a potential tragedy.

The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is engaged in initiatives to enhance Ambergris Caye's road access and infrastructure. This endeavor focuses on improving various subdivisions, namely the main street in San, Caribeña Street, Coconut Drive, and San Pedrito, which have historically faced poor road conditions. The objective is to elevate the quality of life for all residents by facilitating improved road access through essential repairs.

The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) started a small project on Friday, July 5th, to repair a section of Coconut Drive near the airport...

The streets in Ambergris Caye are seeing many improvements under the management of Mayor Gualberto "Wally" Nuñez and Councilor Ernesto Bardalez, who is in charge of the Road Works and Infrastructure portfolio at the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC). They are determined to improve the community's daily transit with paved roads and the streets in San Pedro. This project is being carried out with the assistance of the Central Government and with the invaluable support and understanding of the community.

The brand new and colorful food casitas (booths) at Central Park in downtown San Pedro are almost ready to be inaugurated, tentatively in June. The booths are complete, painted with Caribbean hues, and connected to the electricity service. The concrete structures underwent another upgrade from May 16th through the 18th, with the connection to running water installed by Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL).