Headline News: Man dead after attempted masked robbery

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. a single gunshot rang out in the Tres Cocos Area in Ambergris Caye. When police officials arrived at the scene around 10:00 p.m. the body of Lionel Aldana was found dead from a single gunshot wound. The body was transported to the San Pedro Police Department.

Initial police investigations reveal that two men were returning to town from hunting on the northern end of the island when upon reaching the Tres Cocos vicinity a log was seen lying in the middle of the road. The driver stopped the vehicle and got out to investigate. It is alleged that two masked men came out of hiding and the driver, fearing for his life, fired a single gunshot from his licensed gun. Investigations continue into the incident but reliable sources have confirmed that the driver is an employee of the San Pedro Town Council.

BWSL holds press conference

Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) held a press conference today at 11:00 a.m. at the Conference Room at the Sunbreeze Hotel. Present for the meeting was the top brass of the utility company willing to answer questions based on the low pressure or lack of water that the island has been experiencing since the Easter holiday.

Chief Executive Officer for BWSL Alvan Haynes explained the situation. He stated that the underlying issue is the fact that BWSL has not been receiving their water quota from Consolidated Water Services Limited (CWSL), the company hired to supply BWSL with enough water supply to meet the needs of Ambergris Caye. However, according to Mr. Haynes, Consolidated has faced issues based on the fact that their membranes and filters have been fouled not allowing the utmost production of water for the island. Haynes went on to explain that because BWSL has not been receiving the adequate water supply they have had to ration the water to the island. During the press conference, BWSL explained that for the moment, and indefinitely, water will be distributed the best way that they can. Today, Friday BWSL started delivering water for four hours in the morning and will do the same for four hours in the afternoon/evening. If this system works, this is what they will be operating from now on until the near future.

The root of the problem is still to be identified and for the moment, Consolidated Waters has sent a water sample and their damaged membranes to a laboratory for assessment. In the meantime, based on their and BWSL speculations, BWSL has sent in a formal request to the Department of Environment to halt dredging and development in the area near BWSL's plant.

SPBA Meeting today

San Pedro Business Association members only (you can join there): There will be a San Pedro Business Association meeting today, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Banana Beach. Topics are sure to include: water, GST, Property Taxes, dredging.

Thumbs up!

Blue Reef Island Resort would like to sincerely thank the South Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch for all their assistance in locating our boat ~ Escape~ that was stolen from Tackle Box dock on Friday, March 26th, 2010. Blue Reef Island Resort would like to congratulate the South
Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch on another job well done!

Tatiana Rivero Participates in Miss Piel Dorada Internacional!!

Tatiana Rivero returns to San Pedro after two weeks' stay in Chiapas Mexico, where she competed in the "Miss Piel Dorada Internacional" Competition. During the time she was there, she participated in various runway productions, fashion shoots, parades and other festivities. Ms. Rivero got a chance to model various high end fashion that included: Bridal Gowns, Evening Wear, Summer Fashion, Swim Wear, Fall Fashion and Fantasy Wear.

While Ms. Rivero did not receive the crown, she captivated audiences and judges alike; as she was asked to compete in the upcoming, Miss Pacifico Pageant, to be held in Mazatlan Aloa, Mexico in February 2011.

Congratulations Ms. Rivero, and good luck on your future endeavors!!!!!!!!!