Health Department

Hundreds of business owners attended the annual Liquor Licensing Board meeting at the San Pedro Lions Den on Tuesday, January 30th , to renew their liquor licenses. For many, it was a swift routine renewal, while others were notified about specific regulations they must adhere to in order to hold a liquor license. San Pedro Liquor Board members reviewed the license applications before approval. The meeting, headed by Chairman Gerardo Reyes included the presence of the San Pedro Police Formation, Health Department, and Fire Service. Following the meetings, the liquor board said that 75% of the applications were renewed and is in the process of approving others in the coming days.

People who have been stranded on the island following the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, which has paralyzed the economy on Ambergris Caye, have been trying to get back to their mainland homes since March 23rd when public transportation was suspended. Days later, an evacuation scheduled for Saturday, April 4th was suddenly postponed. However, on that same day, a different group of about 60 persons was not able to leave the island via five separate boats, and an additional nine on Sunday, April 5th. According to a source with the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Ambergris Caye, the groups that managed to leave were not part of the scheduled run that was postponed. Those allowed to leave had previously been identified, screened, and their departure cleared by MOH.

Hundreds of business owners attended the annual Liquor Licensing Board meeting at the San Pedro Lions Den on Monday, January 6th to renew their liquor licenses.

When it comes to food safety, the Health Department in San Pedro is strict about its rules and regulations.