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DFC area
Community and Society
SPTC to start street repairs in subdivisions again
Early in August, the San Pedro Town Council set in motion a plan to rehabilitate streets in the subdivisions around San Pedro Town. A portion of the street at the entrance of the San Pablo area was fixed but works abruptly stopped. Weeks later rains left streets and neighborhoods in areas like DFC and Escalante flooded, prompting residents to ask about the street infrastructure plan. The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) stated on Friday, September 24th, that street works are to commence in the coming weeks and explained that the delay was due to securing equipment, and necessary finances to continue the work.
Accidents & Disasters
Early morning fire at DFC subdivision destroys grocery store
The San Pedro Fire Department is investigating a fire that consumed a wooden structure with zinc roofing a few hours before dawn on Thursday, September 2nd, in the DFC area south of San Pedro Town. The gutted structure served as a small grocery shop, and although it was near other buildings, the blaze was extinguished before it could spread. No one was injured, but the material losses are estimated to be over $25,000.
Community and Society
Copper, K9 protector of the San Pedro Airport
Many islanders are known for their love for dogs and Ambergris Caye is one of those pet havens with great stories involving these furry friends. One of these untold tales is about a pot-licker known as Copper, who hangs around/guards the hangar area of Tropic Air at the John Greif III municipal airport. Known to have been abandoned from a very young age, Copper found love growing up around motorized equipment, paint shops, and eventually aircraft.
Education
Little Free Library installed in San Pedro Town
Little Free Libraries are small wooden boxes set up in public spaces used to encourage children to read and share their favorite books with their community. It operates under the honor system that you take a book, and you leave a book, this way the content of the boxes is constantly changing.
Community and Society
SPTC addresses road conditions and infrastructural projects for the island
Some of these areas include San Pedrito, San Pablo, and DFC, and heavy machinery has been observed grading deteriorated streets that had been posing a challenge to students walking to school and those commuting to work.
Community and Society
Frustrated residents demand better roads; SPTC claims they are working on the issue
Island residents in the surrounding sub-divisions of San Pedro Town are complaining about bad street conditions following recent rains. In areas like DFC, Escalante, and San Pablo several of the streets are flooded posting a challenge for students walking to school and those commuting to work.
Crime & Violence
Armando Trapp shot in DFC Area
25-year-old Armando Trapp was shot in the DFC Area of San Pedro Town on Sunday, April 8th at around
7:30PM.
Community and Society
SPTC to repair roads damaged by heavy rains
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has acknowledged the situation and says it is gearing up to address the issue as soon as the rains abate.
