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Community and Society
Summer Job Program Offers Students Hands-On Experience
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) launched its annual Summer Job Program on Monday, July 13th, offering short-term employment opportunities to local high school students across San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The four-week initiative places participants in various municipal departments, tourism services, and community projects.
Community and Society
Golf Cart Moratorium Remains in Effect as San Pedro Continues to Tackle Traffic Challenges
The moratorium on golf cart and vehicle imports for San Pedro remains in effect, island officials confirmed, with only a small number of permits issued since the policy was implemented. The import pause, first introduced in October 2024, was intended to manage road safety and traffic density on Ambergris Caye and continues to restrict the entry of new vehicles.
Community and Society
SPTC to Enforce Rules on Golf Cart Rentals Using Public Streets
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), through its Traffic Department, implemented stricter enforcement measures on March 31st targeting golf cart rental companies operating on public streets, sidewalks, and parking areas. This is not a new issue, but one that has been repeatedly raised across San Pedro Town for several years. The enforcement focuses on ongoing violations, especially at key entry points like the airport and water taxi terminals, where rental operators have long been reported for crowding arriving visitors and taking over public spaces.
Community and Society
San Pedro Fire Service Expands Safety Outreach in 2026
The San Pedro Fire Service has announced a safety outreach for the first quarter of 2026, focusing on community engagement, fire safety awareness, and improved fire response planning. The initiative will run from January through March and aims to strengthen overall community safety across the island.
Community and Society
Efforts continue to remove derelict vehicles and debris
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is intensifying its efforts to address the growing issue of derelict vehicles across the town, a problem that hinders public spaces and infrastructure maintenance. SPTC is urging those responsible to clear abandoned vehicles that obstruct roadworks and public areas, reflecting the council’s commitment to improving the town’s environment and safety.
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.