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Sanitation Department
Community and Society
Sargassum influx continues to challenge islanders; no plan from local task force disclosed yet
The above-average windy days have brought a significant amount of sargassum to the windward coast of San Pedro Town. The sanitation department of the San Pedro Town Council and hoteliers have been working hard to remove the brown seaweed, which keeps beaching in large amounts. To address the situation, the national Sargassum Task Force (STF) has been active, and on May 11th, a local branch of the STF was formed in San Pedro. The unit was tasked with developing a plan to tackle the problem, but no such plan has been shared with the community to date.
Environment
Town Council urges property owners to keep their land clean, adding that burning garbage is illegal
Owners on the island who have neglected their property, leaving it untidy and overgrown with vegetation, were given notice by the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) and the Sanitation Department. The SPTC reminds islanders that their property must be clean and that burning garbage within town limits is a serious offense.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye and the region once again threatened by Sargassum bloom
Several Caribbean nations, south-east Mexico and Belize are seriously affected by hundreds of tons of the algae, which continues to arrive in large mats day by day. On Ambergris Caye, one of the areas frequented by tourist is the Boca del Rio strip and has become inundated with Sargassum making it unattractive and affecting all business establishments located on this stretch of beach.
Environment
Sanitation personnel at SPTC notes a decrease in Sargassum influx
Over the past weeks, large areas of the Boca del Rio strip were inundated with large amounts of Sargassum affecting many business establishments along the coastline. Beach hotels have also been affected. However, they have opted to set barriers in front of their beaches in an attempt to keep their areas free of the seaweed.
Community and Society
SPTC admits to issues within the Sanitation Department and garbage collection
The island administration says that they are trying to secure funds to update their equipment and zoning the main areas of town for a more organized trash collection. It was clear, however, that some of the plans discussed to tackle the issue were the same as last year’s resolutions; house to house educational campaigns, hiring additional staff to engage the community, and consequences if SPTC rules are not met.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council acquires new garbage compactor
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has acquired a new garbage compactor.