San Pedro Town Council

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence commenced with a Flag-Raising Ceremony in San Pedro on November 22nd. The San Pedro Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Committee organized this event to raise awareness about the prevalence of gender-based violence in the community.

The Mayor of San Pedro Town, Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez, is facing a lawsuit over accusations that he demanded personal payment from a local business owner seeking approval for construction permits. Mayor Nuñez has denied these accusations and is currently discussing the matter with his attorney as the case is scheduled to be heard in the High Court in Belize City.

In San Pedro Town, recent efforts have been focused on addressing significant drainage issues and improving road conditions, which have been worsened by flooding from Tropical Storm Sara. Under the leadership of Mayor Gualberto "Wally" Nuñez and Councilor Ernesto Bardalez, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is undertaking a multi-phase initiative to enhance drainage systems and pave roads across the island. Several neighborhoods, including San Pablo, DFC, and Escalante Marina Drive, have already experienced progress due to the ongoing road construction project. However, the lack of a proper drainage system on the newly paved roads continues to result in flooding in these neighborhoods, causing considerable discomfort for the residents.

The law firm Barrow and Williams has filed a lawsuit against San Pedro Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, representing two clients: Brittney O'Daniel, the first claimant, and Corner Lot Limited, the second claimant. The Mayor is accused of abusing his office, engaging in bad faith, and deliberately and unlawfully demanding financial compensation and other quid pro quo arrangements from O'Daniel.

November 14, 2024, is World Diabetes Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact. In Belize, where an estimated 21,745 individuals are affected by this disease, the observance is particularly significant because diabetes is the fourth leading cause of death in the country. To commemorate this day, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) launched a campaign titled "Access to Diabetes Care," highlighting the importance of understanding diabetes risk and ensuring timely access to medical information.

The northern beaches of Ambergris Caye are now cleaner thanks to a group of volunteers who participated in a clean-up campaign on Sunday, November 10th. The initiative, led by islander Elito Arceo, covered an area stretching from El Norte Bar north to Robles Point, approximately 14 miles north of San Pedro Town. Organizers reported that the clean-up collected 150 bags of rubbish. Another clean-up is planned before the start of the tourism season to ensure these northern beaches are completely garbage-free.

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 Thursday, October 17th, Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez and his team conducted a meeting at the San Pedro Town Council office on the implementation of new garbage collection and trade license systems. Chairlady Seleny Villanueva from the Caye Caulker Village Council attended the meeting and joined the discussion on managing garbage routes, rates, and payment obligations. The conversation addressed application procedures and highlighted the differences between their operations as a town and a village, along with regional meeting protocols.