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Marina Drive
Community and Society
Ground-breaking officiates the cementing of more than seven miles of road in San Pedro
On Thursday, May 11th, Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez, and Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez joined the ground-breaking of an infrastructure project which will see the building of 7.5 miles of concrete roads in San Pedro Town. The areas to be upgraded are the main streets, including Marina Drive, through subdivisions such as DFC, San Pablo, San Pedrito, San Juan, and Boca del Rio, ending at San Mateo. The contractor said the project would be completed by December of this year or January 2024.
Community and Society
Cementing of Blake Street starts south of San Pedro Town
A portion of Blake Street south of San Pedro Town is under preparation to be cemented. This effort is part of rehabilitating a stretch of road leading to the marina area, a vital barge port further south of town. On Monday, May 8th, the section of Blake Street leading into the San Pablo area was blocked and is currently being prepared for cement. According to those on the ground, it is just the beginning of a larger project.
Accidents & Disasters
San Pedro Christmas Day fire still under investigation
The San Pedro Fire Department’s investigation into a fire that destroyed a family home on the Marina Drive Area, south of San Pedro Town on December 25th, is still inconclusive.
Environment
Illegal dumping of garbage continues; local authorities slow to respond
Residents of the Marina Drive area have been complaining that trucks are dumping garbage near their private properties or in the surrounding empty lots and streets.
Community and Society
Mountains of garbage on Marina Drive is “plain nasty” and “unacceptable” says the Mayor
There are major concerns being expressed regarding tons of garbage dumped on Marina Drive in the southern portion of San Pedro Town, specifically the...
Crime & Violence
Michael Wallace shot and killed during robbery attempt
After burglarizing a home on Marina Drive, Michael Wallace and two others tried to rob the owner but was shot and killed during the attempt.
