By Zoila Palma: Today, the Caye Caulker Village Council (CCVC) issued a statement saying that it formally and unequivocally rejects any proposal to sell, lease, or transfer the police property located on Parcel 815.
“Parcel 815 is critical communal land and a public asset designated for the safety and security of the island. Its value is strategic and irreplaceable. Any attempt to divest it, particularly to fund projects outside of Caye Caulker, disregards the needs of the community and undermines its intended public purpose. The loss of this property would be permanent and contrary to the island’s long-term development,” the council explained.
The Council also objects to the complete lack of engagement.
“At no point was there any attempt to engage the VILLAGE COUNCIL or the residents of Caye Caulker. This failure reflects a serious breach of transparency, accountability, and respect for local governance, and may be inconsistent with principles requiring meaningful public participation in decisions affecting communal assets,” the council said.
The Caye Caulker Village Council says that this reinforces longstanding concerns that Caye Caulker’s economic contributions are not matched by equitable reinvestment in its infrastructure, safety, and development.
The council further demands an immediate halt to all related processes, requires full disclosure of all decisions, intentions, and agreements and calls for urgent and meaningful engagement with the relevant Ministry before any action proceeds.
The council says that it is prepared to take all necessary steps, including administrative and legal action, to protect this asset.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, the Caye Caulker Village Council (CCVC) issued a statement saying that it formally and unequivocally rejects any proposal to sell, lease, or transfer the police property located on Parcel 815. “Parcel 815 is critical communal land and a public asset designated for the safety and security of the island. Its value
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