By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño says the controversial road development project in northern Ambergris Caye is intended to provide access to thousands of previously distributed land parcels, but acknowledged that he does not know the project’s exact cost.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Briceño was questioned about the construction of the road, including its estimated cost and the contractors involved.
The Prime Minister explained that the project forms part of a broader development plan for Ambergris Caye, which includes improving access to land in the northern portion of the island.
According to Briceño, approximately 1,000 lots have already been distributed in the north, where the terrain is more suitable for development than other areas that are largely swampy.
He said a road is necessary to allow landowners to access their properties.
Briceño explained that the San Pedro Town Council had taken the initiative to begin implementing the plan, arguing that development projects cannot advance unless work gets underway.
However, when pressed to disclose the cost of the road, the Prime Minister acknowledged that he did not have the exact figure available.
He also faced questions about the identity of the contractor and whether the project was linked to a particular individual, but the supplied exchange ended before any substantive answer to those questions was recorded.
The project has attracted scrutiny over its cost, environmental implications and the lack of publicly available information about contractors and funding.
According to reporting on the wider Ambergris Caye development proposals, questions have also been raised about the origins of construction materials and the extent of public consultation.
The road forms part of a broader discussion about development in northern Ambergris Caye, including a proposed new airport and other major infrastructure projects.
While Briceño defended the need to provide access to landowners, his latest comments leave unanswered questions about the road’s total price tag, construction arrangements and financial oversight.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño says the controversial road development project in northern Ambergris Caye is intended to provide access to thousands of previously distributed land parcels, but acknowledged that he does not know the project’s exact cost. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Briceño was questioned about the construction of the
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