You have to know Pierce if you are interested in stopping South Beach. By the way, he does read this or have it monitored. He is fascinated by Harriet I hear. His weakness is his character, not his plan.
I personally do not have much hope for any significant impediment from the authorities. There are too many conflicts of interest. Belize has some of the strongest Environmental laws in the world- sure. But it has compelling financial reasons to develop. The government needs a tax base, officials need a little extra, anyone involved at any level in the tourist industry, real estate, service, or construction industry wants development. The average Belizean fits that description.