The United States Government, through the US Southern Command, has officially donated a newly constructed building at the San Pedro Government School.
It's valued at US 435 thousand dollars, and it will serve the School's students and staff, as well as the wider community. The three-classroom building also comes with a four-stall restroom, an elevated water tank, and a sidewalk connecting the facility to existing structures. The project originated under the Beyond the Horizon 2020 initiative, a US-SOUTHCOM humanitarian and civic assistance program.
At the handing over ceremony, The US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Adam Benz, quote, "This donation from the American people is an investment in the future of Belize's youth." End quote.
Additional US-funded construction is underway at the San Antonio Government School in Corozal. This educational facility is expected to be completed in April of this year.
