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Water
taxi war in San Pedro
Two of the island’s water taxi services
providing transportation to and
from San Pedro Town and Belize City are, as of press time, operating as
normal from La Isla Bonita. This followed an unexpected and sudden move
by both water taxis to move from their respective docks and operate
next to each other. Confusion was the word of the day when the
situation built up on several occasions sparking a tense environment.
It was so chaotic to the point that police officers were stationed on
Black Coral Street from Monday and into Wednesday evening to ensure
that law and order prevailed.
 On Monday morning San Pedro Belize Express was working via Ambergris Divers' Dock while Caye Caulker Water Taxi did runs from Tackle Box Pier Since its incorporation into the water taxi
industry, the San Pedro
Belize Express Water Taxi (SP Belize Express) had been operating of the
Tackle Box Dock, which is owned by Giovanni Marin. However, on Monday,
SP Belize Express moved from their usual pier and had established their
services out of Ambergris Divers’ dock, next to where they had
previously been. According to SP Belize Express Manager Joshua Marin,
that sudden decision came after they received word that Giovanni Marin
had intentions of evicting them off his dock. “We received word that
Giovanni had signed a contract with Caye Caulker Water Taxi to operate
from his dock,” stated Joshua Marin, adding that, “his action took us
off guard and we did what was necessary to ensure that we could
continue to offer our services to the public.”
 The signs were being updated as well Giovanni Marin blatantly rejected the
allegations made by Joshua
Marin. Giovanni claims that it was he who had gotten wind that SP
Belize would move, explaining that, “for weeks I have been hearing that
they wanted to break ties with me and move over to Ambergris Divers.”
On Monday morning, when SP Belize Express set up shop and moved over to Ambergris Divers’ dock, the Caye Caulker Water Taxi, which was operating out of the Wet Willy’s dock, moved to the Tackle Box pier. Giovanni, who according to Joshua, was only an agent of SP Belize Express, told The San Pedro Sun that, “we [SP Belize Express and Giovanni Marin] had some serious internal problems and miscommunication and that led to the situation that we find ourselves in right now.”  The police were on hand to keep the peace When both water taxis began their operations
next to each other,
some 50 feet away from each other, employees from both companies were
visible on Black Coral Street competing fiercely for passengers. This
was when members of the San Pedro Police Department were dispatched to
the area next to the water taxis to prevent any confrontation.
The issue of the Trade License however, was brought into light when the water taxi operators along with the dock owners met with the San Pedro Mayor Elsa Paz on Monday evening. Trade licenses specify the location from which each water taxi should operate and as such, Mayor Paz asked the water taxi operators to return to their respective dock until paperwork changing their locations can be properly processed. As a result the San Pedro Belize Express is currently operating out of Tackle Box dock, while Caye Caulker has moved back to the Wet Willy’s Dock. In an interview, Joshua Marin expressed his uncertainty as to what would happen next, stressing that their services to and from San Pedro Town and Belize City will continue. SP Belize Express’ trade license, which is under the name of Giovanni Marin/San Pedro Belize Express, expires in December. However, Giovanni Marin stated that given the chain of events, he would direct his attorney to inform the SP Belize Express to leave his dock by the end of the week. Readers may remember back on October 2008 the Caye Caulker Water Taxi which was docking at Tackle Box was asked to move in order to make way for SP Belize Express. Caye Caulker Water Taxi was left with no alternative than to find docking at Wet Willy’s. San Pedro Sun Severito -
Service with a Smile
It would seem as if a smile is the trademark
of Dr. Severo Guerrero Jr.
as he is seen wearing a big smile in his countenance in his everyday
life. And now he intends to pass on this smile in his new profession as
a dentist as his slogan states: “Improving our Island’s
Hospitality, One Smile at a Time.”
 Inauguration ceremonies were held this past
Saturday in front
of
Severito’s Dental Center on Angel Coral Street to formally launch into
operation this new dental office, the first of its kind owned and
operated by a local Sanpedrano.
A larger crowd of friends, family and well wishers gathered in front of the office and were welcomed by Manuel Ancona, cousin of Dr. Guerrero, to the celebration of an accomplishment of time and effort, and determination.  Dr. Guerrero said that it required a lot of
sacrifice, but his desire
and ambition was stronger and was able to adapt a positive attitude in
his studies. In a unique move, Manuel Ancona introduced Mr. Angel
Nuñez
who started out as emcee to be the Guest Speaker. Mr. Nunez expressed
his great pride in being a past teacher and principal of Dr. Severo
Guererro and went on to elaborate the pride of the name Severito, which
symbolically reminds us of the legendary don Severito Guerrero for his
contributions to San Pedro. There is also pride for San Pedro High
School, the alma mater of Dr. Guerrero, and pride for his family for
their sacrifice and support.
 Ambergris Today LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
Dear editor I don't know if it news worthy or not but I thought I would tell you about us anyway. It would be fun to make the paper. Last November five of us Canadians pedaled our bicycles down from Cancun, Mexico and spent an amazing week on your beautiful island. We had such a wonderful time that some of us are returning by bicycle again this November 16th. There will be at least a dozen of us this time, nine arriving by bicycle via Corozal and the rest taking the easy way by flying in. I just love San Pedro. This will be my fifth visit but for most of the team it will be their first time in Belize. We will be staying at The San Pedro Holiday Hotel this time around. Please keep the beer cold for us. Kerry Vanderzalm Vancouver, Canada
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