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Last Boats Out Of 'Pedro
posted (April 9, 2020)

And while the unemployed are waiting for COVID funds for their relief, those stranded on San Pedro have FINALLY been getting a break to leave the island after being stuck there for two weeks.

The approved exodus from San Pedro started from the weekend and continued this morning when boatloads of mainlanders were screened, approved for passage, and allowed to return to shore. Those from the Cayo district, were told to remain on the island - since no one can enter or exit that district.

And this morning, one more boatload of 69 persons pushed off from San Pedro and when they entered the City Cherisse Halsall learned what it was like to be stranded in San Pedro:

It is expected that two other boats - all with approved manifests - will leave the island between tomorrow and Saturday.

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