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Arts & Craft Vendors
Still NOT Relocated! In October 3, 2011,
Ambergris Today reported on the eventual relocation of
the street vendors of Central Park. In the article it
was mentioned that a meeting took place in September
2011 with the Mayor and street vendors to discuss this
relocation along with rules and regulations in order
to continue selling at Central Park.
During the meeting, the vendors were informed that the main palapa at Central Park would undergo some renovations including the repair of the thatch roof, proper lighting and water would all be installed at the palapa and proper signage on the beach and street side. Vendors would also be provided with standardized tables measuring 4ft x 4ft which was to be used under the palapa. It has been four months since this meeting took place and the San Pedro Town Council has kept their word in providing all of the above to the street vendors but they are still on the street side causing even more havoc to the already congested street. Barrier Reef Drive is an already congested street and the Central Park Area looks totally invaded by the vendors that take up space on the benches which are there for residents to use. So what will happen now? When will these street vendors relocate to the palapa? AT contacted Deputy Mayor Severo Guerrero who explained that they expect for this relocation to take place as early as this weekend, latest early next week. According to Deputy Mayor Guerrero, the only thing that is keeping them from enforcing this relocation is the help of the San Pedro Police. He continued by saying that the San Pedro Town Council is willing to hire three police officers to work 24 hours at the palapa to ensure that business is conducted at an orderly fashion by the street vendors and that no other vendor tries to conduct business on the street side of Central Park. A standardized table will be available per vendor including those at the Friendship Park, vendors in front of the Catholic Church at Fido’s Beachfront area. Relocation of these vendors is expected to take place by the week’s end. Ambergris Today PM: UDP Candidate
Severo Guerrero Reprimanded
And keeping it on
the subject of political excesses, the PM also
weighed in on the scandal involving UDP Town
Council candidate in San Pedro, Severo Geurerro.
He was captured in an unforgettable image behind
the desk at the San Pedro Elections and Boundaries
office. The PM and Party Leader of the UDP said he
has been issued with a letter of reprimand from
the party, but he will not be asked to withdraw
his candidacy:
Hon. Dean
Barrow, Prime Minister
"I believe him when he said that he was merely trying to assist the registration officer, and was there upon the invitation of the registration officer. So, in fact, the registration herself confirms this. I don't think that from Mr. Guererro's point of view there was anything sinister about his actions. But the appearance stamped to high heaven." "The appearance was absolutely unacceptable, and we even contemplated requiring Mr. Guerrero to withdraw from the UDP San Pedro ticket, but we weighed everything in the balance. I don't want to be crude or too facetious, but our good friend girl use to have this phrase 'if you are not too old to stoop, I am not too young to peep.' maybe it's not the right analogy but the fact is that the person in authority in that office invited him in." The Administrator of that Office, Marilee Squires who permitted Guerrero access to the computers has been placed on suspension. CH7 NATIONAL
ELECTION DATE SET
Belizeans
will vote in early general elections on
March seventh. The announcement of the
election date was made just before noon
today.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow “We want both to consolidate and to strike out in new directions. We are confident that we have done well and have deserved your trust. But as we prepare to change gears and accelerate speed, there is only one way to know for sure. And that is to come back to you the people for your approval. Accordingly, I have today advised His Excellency the Governor General to dissolve the National Assembly with effect from this Friday, February 3. On that day, a writ will be issued appointing the 17th of February as nomination day, and fixing Wednesday, March 7, 2012 as the date for the next general election. We will thus have both the municipal and general election on the same day. Now elections in this country are always hard-fought, costly, and by their very nature divisive. Having the two in one will thus save the taxpayer money, and mean a single, quick healing process. Whoever wins can then get on straightaway with the business of binding up wounds and uniting our country; of governing in the best interest of all Belizeans; of continuing to meet the challenges of the unfavorable international climate.” LoveFM Belize
Meeting Some MDG's, Missing Others
The
"Belize Scorecard and Outlook Report
2010" was released yesterday in
Belmopan. The report measures Belize's
progress against the eight millennium
development goals or MDG's as they are
called.
Seeing that the MDG's are all about reducing poverty - progress could not have been great - since Belzie has a crushing 43% poverty rate. But progress has been made in other areas - including the laudable zero maternal deaths in 2011. Economic Development Minister Erwin Contreras highlighted these at yesterday's ceremony in Belmopan: 
Hon.
Erwin Contreras - Minister of
Economic Develop ment
"Today we can celebrate how well the country has performed in reaching some of the goals particularly those related to improving maternal health, reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS and ensuring access to clean water. However it us of critical importance that today will also highlight the areas where we make partial progress as those areas will remain very high in the political agenda going forward." "I am referring particularly to the challenges we face in relation to poverty reductions, employment generation, access to sanitation and gender equality." "Achieving the goals will require equitable and inclusive economic growth. Growth that reaches everyone. Growth that will enable all people especially the poor and marginalize to benefit from economic opportunities." 
Dr. Peter Allen - CEO
Ministry of Health
"In Belize my friends our national system has made steady progress. We can boast more than 95% vaccination coverage. Under 90% reduction in the risk of mother to child transmission to HIV. For the first time in our history we have recorded 0 maternal deaths for a full year." "Meanwhile our UN partners have advise us that Belize has receive the pre-eradication phase for malaria moving from over 7,000 cases a few year ago to less than 100 last year." According to the figures, Belize is moving towards another goal as the under-five mortality rates are already reduced by two thirds and the universal access to primary education, is well under way with net enrollment reaching 95% in 2011. Nonetheless, many areas such as the poverty rate, employment generation, and access to improved sanitation need to be worked on. The target date for meeting the goals is 2015. CH7 NOTICE
Good Mawnin Belize San Pedro
Smile Center is once
again giving FREE
DENTAL CHECK UPS to
children starting
Monday February 6th.
We'll be seeing
patients, ages 4-12 at
our San Pedro Smile
Center too located at
Holy Cross School
February 6th - 10th at
no cost to the
children. This service
is open to all the
children of Belize but
they do need a parent
or guardian with them
to sign papers. Then
again Monday March
****************************12th.....so far. Check out our website at www.sanpedrosmilecenter.com You can reach the project coordinator, Dr Mark Johnson, at 604 7995. Join a Yoga Class! Achieve
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Monday-Friday
9:30am-
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1:30pm-Beginner
5:00pm-Intermediate
Saturday
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9:30am-All
levels. Everyone
welcome.
In town
located above Ms.
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Exotic Caye Beach
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Mats are
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Call us
for more info at:
226-4749
or 226-2870
Or visit
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at:
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Fitness Club
Exotic
Caye Beach Resort
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