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Traffic
Drivers Reminded of Safety Rules as Schools Reopen in San Pedro
As the new school year begins in San Pedro, the Traffic Department is reminding drivers and residents to adhere to traffic regulations to ensure student safety and maintain the smooth flow of vehicles in town. The reopening of schools brings heavier pedestrian activity and congestion during peak hours to the town core, typically from 7AM to 8:30AM, 11AM to 1:30PM, and 2:30PM to 4PM, when students arrive and leave school premises.
Community and Society
Fire Drill Conducted at Sunbreeze Hotel
To enhance fire emergency preparedness in the hospitality sector, a fire drill was held at the Sunbreeze Hotel on Coconut Drive, near downtown San Pedro. The exercise occurred on Thursday, May 29th, shortly after 4PM. The simulation was conducted in collaboration with the San Pedro Fire Service, the Traffic Department, the San Pedro Police Formation, Island Emergency Services (IES), and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) representatives.
Community and Society
Local Government reminds the public that Electric Scooters require a License
The San Pedro Town Council encourages the public to use green technology, keeping in mind that all motorized vehicles, including electric scooters, must be licensed, and registered at the Traffic Department, and the driver must hold a valid driver’s license from the Traffic Department. In addition, the Transport Department advises all owners of electric scooters (motorcycles) or people interested in using these electric bikes that it is crucial to abide by all driving laws before hitting the road.
Government
National Agriculture and Trade Show 2023
The National Agriculture and Trade Show, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, was held from April 28 to 30 under the theme “Innovations in Technology: Driving a Climate Resilient and Competitive Agriculture and Food Sector.”
Community and Society
Boca del Rio Bridge reconstruction almost complete!
The Sir Barry Bowen Bridge rebuilding in the Boca del Rio area is almost complete. Mayor Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez shared that a formal inauguration would occur after all works on the structure are finalized in the coming weeks.
Community and Society
The SP Traffic Department under investigation for an alleged fraud scheme
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has confirmed that police are currently investigating its traffic department following reports that former employees of that department sold fake insurance stickers, conning a good number of island residents.
Education
Do The Right Thing Pedestrian Crossing School Safety Program educates Ambergris Caye children
In addition to educating students about traffic rules and regulations, Do The Right Thing Pedestrian Crossing (DTRTPC)-School Safety Program also targets social issues like human trafficking, cyberbullying and child abuse
Traffic
San Pedro Traffic Department fully equipped with radios
6 handheld radios, valued at $12,000 were donated to the San Pedro Traffic Department via Manuel Heredia Jr. at the request of the San Pedro Town Council.