San Pedro Delivers Materials and Fund for Hurricane Victims

    A group of local Island residents traveled to Belize City, on Monday, November1 to Belize City and represented the community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye as they made a donation to the Government of Belize towards Hurricane Richard victims.
    Elito Arceo, Osmin Rodriguez, Councilor Pablo Ico and Jan Brown, organizing members of the San Pedro Hurricane Relief Fund, visited the studios of Love FM in Belize City where a radiothon was being carried out for the hurricane victims. On hand to receive the donation on behalf of the Government of Belize was personnel from the Belize City Red Cross.
    The delegation from San Pedro handed over a purchase receipt of $21,383.00 from Benny's Home Center which included materials of plywood and zinc and a check to the amount of $5,000.00 to be used for the purchase of food and water. Benny's Home Center was very kind to offer a great discount for the materials purchased and San Pedro extends a big "Thank You" for all their help.
    A Belize Bank account is still open for the collection of donations as the fund collecting group in San Pedro is still expecting some more donations to come in. Donations can be made at the Belize Bank under the "San Pedro Hurricane Relief Fund". Thanks to everybody who made donations.

Venezuela donates to hurricane relief efforts

Belmopan, November 1, 2010 The republics of Venezuela's charge d' affaires donated 1200 bottles of purified drinking water, 48 cases of tuna fish, 48 cases of chicken sausages, 48 cases of sardines, 12 cases of cereals and 24 cases of klim powdered milk to the National Emergency management Organization (NEMO).

Public Officers and Volunteers Clean Up Belmopan

Minister of Public Service and Belmopan Area Representative, Hon. John Saldivar says he and his ministry are extremely pleased at the turnout by public officers and volunteering citizens who came out over the weekend to join in a cleanup effort called by Mayor Simeon Lopez and the Belmopan City Council in conjunction with the Area Representative and the Ministry of Public Service.

Over 50 public officers and volunteers participated in the cleanup effort which took place mainly on Saturday October  30, 2010. Ad the cleanup crew moved from yard to yard, and from street to street, residents came out in the carious neighborhoods and joined in. By the end of the day, a good number of streets and neighborhoods were cleared of debris and completely cleaned up.

 Elito Arceo is interviewed by Rene Villanueva at the Love FM Studios in Belize City

 Mr. Sean Feinstein of Benny's Home Center facilitated a great discount on the purchase of supplies

San Pedro delegation hands purchase receipt and check to the Belize City Red Cross

Belize Audubon Society announces closure of two National Parks

Closure of Guanacaste National Park and St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park due to damage suffered during Hurricane Richard.

    Belize City, Belize, Thursday, October 28, 2010 - On October 24th the passing of Hurricane Richard had disastrous impacts on the country of Belize. Our protected areas were not spared; two of the most affected protected areas are Guanacaste National Park and St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. Both sites incurred tremendous damage with large amounts of trees having fallen. The closure of these protected areas is necessary for the safety of all concerned as damages have made most trails impassable and dangerous. The Belize Audubon Society will issue a public notice informing the public of the re-opening of these protected areas. We ask that all citizens and visitors be advised of this notice.

 

S.P. Radiothon Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims

 A Community United

    After meeting with Cabinet and obtaining the full scope of the damage caused by Hurricane Richard, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation and Area Representative of Belize Rural South, reported that the Government of Belize is not requesting any food, clothing or house supplies for those affected by the storm as they have enough to distribute at the time and have received a great donation from our Mexican neighbors.

Radiothon and Collection Drive started at Reef Radio

    What GOB is asking for at the moment is the urgent need of materials for repairs of over 200 homes and structures that have been damage and/or destroyed by Hurricane Richard. GOB is already allocated funds for this but needs more assistance.

    With this mind and an eagerness to assist our brothers in need, a group of island residents that represent a cross section of the island community have gotten together to organize a radiothon to raise funds that will be used to purchase building supplies and materials needed by Government and NEMO to help victims rebuild their homes.

    Reef Radio will conduct the radiothon all day today, Wednesday, October 27, in front of the Reef Radio Studios starting during the Good Morning San Pedro Morning Show at 7:00a.m. through to 5p.m. Volunteers have been assigned to collect pledges but everybody is asked to deliver their donations to expedite the colleting process for a faster delivery of materials to NEMO/GOB.

    A bank account will also be opened under the name “San Pedro Hurricane Relief Fund” for donations and final deposit of funds raised. Please call 660-1025 or 610-1497 to make your pledge or drop by the office to make your donations.

    The groups who met up and organized the event include members from the Honduran and El Salvador Community, the San Pedro Red Cross, San Pedro Junior College, San Pedro Roman Catholic School, Saga Humane Society, San Pedro Tour Guide Association, the Ambergris Caye Chamber of Commerce, the San Pedro Business Association, Hon. Manuel Heredia, the San Pedro Town Council, Reef Radio and Ambergris Today. Others groups and organizations are expected to join in as everybody is invited to join in and extend a helping hand.

 

* $29.1 million in estimated damage to the citrus industry.

* 200 plus, homes damaged in Hurricane Richard. $3.6 million dollars in estimated damages.

* Preliminary estimates of damage caused by Hurricane Richard is put at $33 million.

* Power Restored to 83% of Customers Who Lost Electricity Supply during Hurricane Richard

Classes Reopen in Belize District

The Ministry of Education & Youth hereby announces the resumption of classes for the Belize District as follows: San Pedro students who travel to Belize City for classes, please take note:

Wednesday, October 27
San Pedro & Caye Caulker Schools
Pancotto Methodist-Sandhill
Biscayne Govt
Our lady of Guadalupe-Sandhill
All schools in Burrell Boom and the River Valley
Unity Presbyterian
Central Christian
All Saints
Hattieville SDA
Pilgrim Fellowship-H/Ville
Anglican Cathedral College
Belize Rural High School
Canaan SDA
Edward P. Yorke
King's College
Ladyville Tech
All schools in the Old Northen H/way
Belize Elementary School
Bernice Yorke
Hummingbird
Stella Maris
UB at all campuses


Thursday, October 28
Bethel Primary
Wesley Lower and Upper
Hattieville Govt
Our lady of the Way-Ladyville
St. Agnes -Democracia/Mahogany Heights
St. Joseph
St. Martin
Ebenezer Methodist
James Garbutt SDA
Gwen Liz
Muslim Community
Excelsior
St. John Vianney
St. Ignatius ( Asking for Students from upper division to report tomorrow to assist in the clean up efforts)
Grace Primary
Queen Street Baptist( Asking for Students from upper division to report tomorrow to assist in the clean up efforts)
Calvary Temple
Nazarene Buttonwood Bay
Pallotti High (Asking for Students from upper division to report tomorrow to assist in the clean up efforts)
Calvary Temple
Nazarene High
Sadie Vernon
Maud Williams
Ephesus SDA
Trinity Methodist
Friends Boy School
Living Hope
St. Luke Methodist
Salvation Army

Friday, October 29
Wesley College
St. Catherine Academy
Holy Redeemer (Asking for Students from upper division to report tomorrow to assist in the clean up efforts)
SJC
SJCJC(Asking for Students from upper division to report tomorrow to assist in the clean up efforts)

Monday, November 1
St. Mary's
St. John's Anglican
Queen Square

Collection Drive for Hurricane Victims to Commence Tomorrow

Lion President Melanie Paz with some goods already collected on Monday 

   The San Pedro Lions Club commenced a collection drive of clothing and non-perishable goods for the victims of Hurricane Richard in Belize immediately after the storm passed on Monday, October 25, 2010. 

Hurricane Richard Relief Drive Update:

A cross section of community mined people and organized groups will be meeting this afternoon at the Reef Radio Studios at 5p.m. after the decision was made to unite the collection drive efforts of all groups on the island into one strong effort to get as much help and supplies needed to the hurricane victims in mainland Belize. Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation is meeting with Cabinet today and will relay what government is asking of the rest of the country to donate toward the relief efforts. This way only the essential goods and items can be delivered to those who need it the most. An announcement will be made after the meeting and at the Reef Radio Morning Show as to the collecting drive plans are. If you and your organization is interested in helping the invitation stands for everybody to attend.

First look at Damages of Hurricane Richard, Belize City

These are images arriving to Ambergris Today of the damage by Hurricane Richard to Belize City. There were lots of fallen trees, flooded streets and yards, damaged roof, structures and piers and debris scattered all over the place. More coming soon.

BTL Park/ House of Culture

 BTL Park South side

Radisson

Radisson Pier

St. John's Cathedral

House of Culture

Bliss Institute

Constitution Park

Tourism Village

Tourism Village

Southern Foreshore - the wind and water moved this entire cement slab

Flooded streets and yards