SACNW now equipped with Automated External Defribrillator (AED)

The South Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (SACNW) would like to inform all residents, visitors, doctors and tour guides who frequent south Ambergris Caye, including the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, that the police substation is now equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), oxygen and many first aid supplies.

All patrol officers and many neighborhood residents are trained in first aid first response and are on call if a medical emergency situation presents itself. Please remember that first responders are in no way a substitute for a licensed medical doctor.

Should a medical emergency arise, the substation can be reached by calling 610-4911 or VHF channel 74, 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week and is located on the south side of Miramar Villas. The patrol officers cover an area from Victoria House to the southern end of the island.

The SACNW would like to take this opportunity to thank Kent Vanderkamp for the donation of the AED and Dr. Tommy Blackledge for donating the AED battery and various first aid supplies. Thank you for your generosity!

Lime's Chili Cook-off

As a fundraiser for SAGA Humane Society, Lime held a delectable Chili Cook off on Friday with loads of participation. Pot after pot of chili was brought in and tasters eagerly had their nibbles. More information will be provided on Thursday's San Pedro Sun.

Great Kiskadee Takes a Sunday Afternoon Bath

The Great Kiskadee is a large, striking bird whose name is derived from its call which sounds very much like French for “What are you saying” ...”Quest-ceque dit,” or kis-ka-dee. The Great Kiskadee is found from Texas, USA to Argentina and lives in open woodlands, streamside thickets, groves, orchards and parks. In the tropics it occurs widely in many semi-open habitats, usually avoiding dense unbroken forest. It is a permanent resident throughout its range and does not migrate. Chances are you will hear this bird before you see it. During the heat of the day, while most birds are silent, the kiskadee will draw your attention by calling its name constantly while perched from a telephone wire or on a roof. This robin-sized bird is about ten inches in length. It has black and white stripes on the crown and sides of its head. It has a white line above its eyes. Its chest and undersides are a bright yellow and its throat is white. Its back and wings are brown and its bill and legs are black. Its bright pattern is unique in North America, but in the tropics several other flycatchers look almost identical.

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Education Minister on Day 2 of his visit

The Minister of Education Honorable Patrick Faber continues his two days visit to schools in San Pedro Town. This morning the Minister made stops at the San Pedro High School, Isla Bonita Primary School and the San Pedro RC School.

Minister of Education welcomed by SPHS Principal and Vice-Principal.

Minister joined at the head table by members of the High School Board of Directors

Two of the school's honor roll students were the MCs

The San Pedro High School Queen also made her presentation along with the contestants for Miss San Pedro High School Queen.

The Minister also danced along with some of the students and teachers at the high school

Minister Faber listening to the concerns of the students.

The Minister took the opportunity to wish all students a happy Education Week. As a small treat to the students the Minister declared today a holiday for the students at Holy Cross Anglican. The students of other schools on the island will get Monday off.