http://sanpedrobusiness.com Working together to build a prosperous Ambergris Caye Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The San Pedro Business Association Safety committee is pleased to report success in the recent request for pledges. We have managed to collect sufficient pledges to ensure that we can continue to support 4 members of the coast guard, 6 members of the BDF and 4 specialized police officers ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/11/06/safety-committee-fundraising-update/ As you are aware a year ago we all started an emergency security project in response to an escalating crime situation we were experiencing on the island.  We made a deal with the Government for it to provide a 10 man complement of specially trained police officers and BDF soldiers ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/10/27/urgent-message-from-spba-safety-committee/ There will be a public meeting about the swine flu today (Thursday April 30th) at 5 pm at the Lions Den. Everyone is urged to attend. http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/04/30/public-meeting-regarding-swine-flu-today-at-500pm-at-the-lions-den/ Bandage International is making their 8th visit to Belize and while here is traveling to San Pedro to offer a 2 day Basic Emergency Responder Course in partnership with the Belize Red Cross. As many of you already know, Bandage International is a Canadian based Medical Charity that has been working with the Belize ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/04/30/bandage-international-2-day-basic-emergency-responder-course/ Just a reminder that the 5th annual Ambergris Caye Lagoon-Reef Eco-Challenge takes place this Saturday and Sunday April 25th and 26th. There will be Block Beach Party on Sunday April 26th from 11 am to 5 pm in Central Park. Anyone wanting a booth to sell food can contact Rebecca at 610-1697. ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/04/21/the-5th-annual-ambergris-caye-lagoon-reef-eco-challenge/ SPBA will be holding its next general meeting May 7th at El Divino at 1:00 pm. Agenda 1:00 Introduction By Chairman Elito Arceo 1:15 Claudio Azueta Explanation of Property Tax increases and comparisons. 1:30 Update on Lobster festival Rebecca Arceo 1:45 update on membership and fees 2:00 nomination of additional board members. 2:15 Question and Answer period. Any ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/04/17/may-general-meeting-date-announced/ After the meeting on Thursday Elito and I received some constructive suggestions for the SPBA.  We sincerely appreciate the input.  We would like to make an appeal.... We really do need a vice chairman at this point in time.  We feel like though the association continues to make progress we ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/03/03/update-and-february-general-meeting-minutes/ Just a reminder that the February General Meeting of the SPBA will take place tomorrow (Thursday Feb. 26th) at El Divino (Banana Beach) at 1:00pm. The Agenda is as follows: Greeting By Chairman Introduction of UDF Town Council Candidates Information on Up Coming Events Nomination for Vice Chairman Position Question and Answer Period. http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/02/25/february-general-meeting-tomorrow/ The February SPBA General Meeting will be held on February 26th, 2009 at El Divino at 1:00pm. The Minister of Tourism and members of Town Council have requested an audience with the SPBA, and will be in attendance. A complete agenda will be sent out in a few days. Any member ... http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/02/18/february-2009-spba-general-meeting/ Urgent notice that the SPBA January General Meeting, which was scheduled for today at 1:00pm has been postponed. Minister Heredia is ill today, and SPBA Chairman Elito Arceo has been called away from the island on business. We will announce the new date ASAP. Sorry for any inconvenience. http://sanpedrobusiness.com/2009/01/16/urgent-january-meeting-postponed/