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Boat accident in San Pedro Town
Authorities in San Pedro Town are still
investigating the circumstances
that led to a boat accident that occurred sometime after 7 on Saturday
night. According to authorities, the boats involved are vessels
belonging to Amigos del Mar Dive Shop captained at the time by Andre
Paz and the vessel named Dito 2 belonging to Island Ferry and captained
at the time 21 year Juanelo Kumul both of San Pedro Town.
  While four people were injured, none
received serious wounds and were
all treated and released except for a female seeking further medical
attention.
San Pedro Sun SAN PEDRO TO IMPLEMENT CURFEW
A curfew for minors will come into effect
on Monday for Ambergris
Caye. The announcement was made by the Mayor of San Pedro,Elsa Paz.
Elsa Paz Mayor, San Pedro We have come to the conclusion to make a curfew in San Pedro because we met with Police last week and according to their records for 2009, the crime in our municipality has increased and most of these criminals were minors. Along with my council I suggested that the best thing we can do to prevent crime and protect our tourist and to have a safer community is to implement this curfew. We got together with the Justice of the Peace Association, Police Department and Council and we will implement this curfew. It will from nine until Sunday to Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will give them an extra hour. As the Mayor I think crime has gotten out of control. Love FM B.T.I.A. celebrating its silver
anniversary
The Belize Tourism Industry Association is
celebrating its
silver anniversary that’s a big deal so the events span throughout
2010. On the twenty-fifth of each month, B.T.I.A. is hosting a special
activity, starting today with the annual general meeting of its Toledo
branch. The association is looking at several areas that need to
be
addressed to boost productivity in the industry, in particular since
the country is in the grips of an economic recession. President, Dionne
Miranda, explained that the B.T.I.A. approach focuses on a master plan,
crime and security, and taxation.
 Dionne Miranda, President, Belize
Tourism Industry
Association
As you know, with the recession on and before that actually tourism has been taking a serious brunt in Belize and despite that the tourism figures are showing that it’s not a heavy impact, the reality on the grounds of our different member throughout the entire country is saying that it’s a lot more serious than that. In fact, we are wanting for the BTB to assist us in working on some initiatives that will make an actual difference. We’ve targeted three areas, the first one being crime and security. This has been a serious area of contention for all tourism stakeholders. The next area that we need to be looking at seriously is our sustainable tourism and we’re happy to see that a master plan is being created. But after a master plan is created, it needs implementation. As you may know, twenty percent of plans that are created are what actually goes into implementation. We want to see that occur because our development is key, but it has to be sustained development, it has to work for us, we cannot be harming the exact things that are bringing people to our country. And on the third level, taxation is threatening to damage and erode at the tourism base completely. Theirs is a taxation at every level; I mean it’s at the input level, the purchasing level, at all levels and it’s affecting people being able to come to our country and for us to be able to provide the level of services. Delahnie Bain All these areas that you are looking at, they sound good but what steps are you taking to make sure that these kind of things come to fruition? Dionne Miranda The BTIA is an advocacy association, so the steps that we’re taking is really advocating for it, trying to lobby and talk to the government, speaking to the media who can actually get the word out and asking the private sector as well to join in on it because realistically, we don’t have the funding available to actually drive this. CH5 Radiothon
raises over $50,000 for Haiti
Ambergris
Caye’s radio station, the Reef Radio, joined forces with the Red Cross
and citizens of San Pedro in a radio-thon, on January 15th, aimed at
gathering financial assistance for the people in Haiti.
 As always, the citizens of Ambergris Caye
got together and pledged a
total of $50,203. Money which was delivered to Red Cross members has
been deposited into the Belize Red Cross fund that will disburse the
monies for the betterment of those devastated by the earthquake in
Haiti.
Owner of the radio station Eiden Salazar commented that this was an effort organized by the residents of the community in collaboration with the Red Cross. “San Pedro residents came to me and asked whether the radio was organizing a fundraiser for Haiti victims. Elito Arceo was one of the first to join in the effort and assist The Red Cross in gathering as much financial assistance as we could. As short notice as it was, islanders did get together and money was raised. We want to thank everyone who pledged every little bit. To the students especially who brought their snack money to help. We thank the island for always being generous and helping those most in need, he commented. If you have not paid your pledge kindly contact the local members of the Red Cross or contact the Reef Radio at 226-4054. San Pedro Sun NOTICES
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Neighbourhood
Watch
Meet and Greet
All Welcome! Alta Mar
Neighbourhood
Watch would like to invite all residents to a Meet
&
Greet at El Divino Martini Bar at
Banana Beach Resort on Tuesday the 26th
of January at 7:00pm. This is a casual get together so that
neighbours can get to know one another and look towards building up
our neighbourhood network to improve the quality of life and security
for everyone in the area. Alta Mar Neighbourhood
Watch starts at the southern wall of The Mansions, runs south to
Escalante Subdivision and West to The Pink Motel/Hideaway Bar. If
you live in this area, please come along and bring your neighbours.
This will be a fun evening and everyone is welcome. For more information contact Alta Mar Neighbourhood Watch on 226 4366. For the month of December 2009, the Saga Humane Society provided the following services to the community: Animal surrenders: 48 dogs and cats Adoptions: 18 dogs and cats Free Spay/Neuters: 13 dogs and cats Free Services for ticks, fleas, deworms: 43 animals treated Vaccinated: 27 shelter animals Heartworm and tick treatments for shelter animals: 55 treatments Euthanized: 24 animals Patrols: 15 patrols for cruelty, neglect, and pick-ups Dog Bites: 3 dog bite investigations, 2 un-neutered males, one unknown Saga Humane Society has been serving San Pedro and Ambergris Caye for 10 years as a recognized non-profit organization both in Belize and the United States of America. Saga Humane Society exists solely on donations, fund raising activities supported by the community and grants. Please call 226-3266 for more information or write saga@blt.net. Saga is closed on Sunday and Monday. Report all cases of abandoned animals, cruelty or abuse to the clinic at 226-3266. Further information on future vet clinics will be released as confirmed.
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