Mayor Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez

Road upgrades continued across San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, bringing major infrastructure improvements to key arteries in several subdivisions, including Marina Drive and the southern road. While concrete street paving has provided relief to commuters who previously dealt with deteriorating road conditions, concerns remain about the lack of proper drainage systems in some newly paved areas.

A devastating fire last week left 19 family members from San Pedro’s Eiley Subdivision homeless, prompting an outpouring of support from the island community. On April 28th, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) led a coordinated response, distributing essential humanitarian supplies to the displaced families, who are currently staying with relatives and friends across the island.

San Pedro Town’s Mayor, Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez, has been re-elected as Secretary of the executive committee of the Belize Mayors’ Association for the 2026–2027 term. The election also saw the re-election of Corozal Town Mayor Rigoberto Vello as President, Orange Walk Town Mayor Ladrick Sheppard as Vice President, and Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner as Treasurer.

The Women in Business Expo 2026 was held on Saturday, March 28th, at Saca Chispas Field in San Pedro, bringing together dozens of women entrepreneurs, community members, and organizers to celebrate female achievement. The sixth annual event, a collaboration between Hope Haven Belize and the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), led by Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez and Councilor Dianeli Aranda, drew a large crowd to celebrate women’s achievements under the theme “Women Evolving, Communities Changing.” Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Natalie Arceo, the evening featured over 23 booths showcasing women-led businesses, a fashion show sponsored by Pink Boutique, performances by the San Pedro Dance Academy, and the fifth annual Champions for Change Awards, honoring 13 women and girls.

During the recent graduation of new tour guides in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, held on March 20th, a group of veteran tourism pioneers was recognized for their decades of contribution to the island’s tourism industry. The honored were acknowledged for their contributions to the development of San Pedro’s tourism product and for their continued dedication to the sector.

The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is supporting the Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) on major infrastructure upgrades as paving works continue along the island’s southern road network. In a March 3rd interview, Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez highlighted coordinated efforts to upgrade water lines and sewage systems alongside ongoing roadworks. The overall focus of BWL’s projects focuses on South Road near Mahogany Bay, the San Mateo area, the DFC subdivision, and San Pedrito, aiming to improve utilities and accessibility across Ambergris Caye.

San Pedro Town Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez sat for an exclusive interview on March 3rd, addressing recent allegations made against him by political opponents via radio and social media. The discussion, held at the San Pedro Town Council offices, covered claims of a supposed U.S. court subpoena, alleged ties to a family business, accusations of the misuse of council funds, concerns about transparency, and the dismissal of a contracted service provider. Nuñez categorically denied the accusations and confirmed plans to seek a third mayoral term in 2027.

The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has released its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) and audited by Moore Belize LLP, the report was made public on February 18th. The statements provide an overview of the Council’s revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities, offering transparency into municipal operations in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye.