Settlement with “Azteca” reached

Belmopan, 3^rd August, 2009 - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment informs the general public of an agreed settlement with the owners of the luxury yacht Azteca which had damaged the reef when it ran aground near San Pedro in April of this year.

The agreement calls for the payment of US $400,000.00 to be paid in installments of US $100,000.00. The first installment was received on 24th July, 2009 upon the signing of the agreement.

Separate and additional to these funds, the Ministry has secured commitment from the Mexican-based Fundacion Azteca to assist in activities to promote Belize on TV Azteca along with a technical corporation to give assistance relating to the environment and forest conservation.

Fundacion Azteca is an organization that drives both corporate social responsibilities as a social conscience. It was founded in 1997 and was recognized worldwide by the United Nations in 1999 for its programs of excellence in education, health, ecology and sports, in addition to supporting other organizations and enabling people to collaborate and disseminate their projects.

SeaDuced by Costa Maya beauties

The delegates from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama were on board SeaDuction Catamaran on Sunday for a day of fun, sun and sea. The ladies got to enjoy just a little taste of what La Isla Bonita is all about.

FOTHS fundraiser

Neither rain or a power outage could stop the SAGA fundraiser from going through this Sunday. Friends of the Humane Society (FOTHS) gathered out at central park with many fun items for sale. Smoothies, raffles, used baby clothes, jewelry, and much more were on sale. Kudos to FOTHS for a great fundraiser.

Tropic Air inaugurated new terminal

In grand style and fashion, Tropic Air inaugurated their new San Pedro Town terminal on Saturday night. The two story structure was built at a cost of approximately $3.5bze million. The mile stone accomplishment for Tropic Air and its President, Johnny Grief III, was celebrated by invited guests and the many people who have contributed to the great success that Tropic has had throughout the years.

SACNW needs your help!

PRESS RELEASE

In an on-going effort to keep San Pedro Clean and healthy the South Ambergris Caye Neighbourhood Watch in conjunction with the San Pedro Town Council will be conducting a massive clean-up operation on Sunday August 2nd,2009 starting at 7am at the San Pedro water tower opposite Royal Caribbean Resort. The clean-up should take approximately 2 hours and will include the area from Victoria House Hotel south to the end of the island. The clean up will be on the road and the beach. All residents in the area are asked to provide at least one volunteer per residence, condo complex or business to assist with the project. If possible please bring tools such as machete, shovels etc and any vehicles that are appropriate for hauling sacks of trash, logs etc. Be prepared to work and wear sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hat, work gloves, closed toe shoes and appropriate attire. SACNW will provide trash bags and drinking water.

Please come along and join in with the clean up effort, bring a friend and a neighbour – let’s keep San Pedro clean and healthy.