Images of Richard

While San Pedro hunkered down for Hurricane Richard many residents could not resist going to the beach to admire the waves. Although there was plenty of rain, the winds did not exceed 50mph. Some piers along the beach sustained damage and beach side foliage took a beating as well.

On the mainland damage assessments are still underway, with early reports indicating that the areas primarily affected by Hurricane Richard are in and around Belize City. Belize City is currently without electricity in many areas and Internet services throughout the country are intermittent.

SP Lion's Club Collects Donations for Hurricane Richard Victims

The International Lions Club of San Pedro is collecting donations of clothing and canned foods for the mainland victims of Hurricane Richard. The SP Lion’s Den will be open this afternoon and all day tomorrow where donations can be dropped off.

For more information please contact President Melanie Paz at 620-1281.

U.S. Embassy Is Open Today

U.S. Embassy Belmopan
Press Release
Belmopan, October 25

The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan informs the public that the Embassy’s Consular section is open today, Monday, October 25, 2010. Visa applicants with appointments who can arrive by 11 am will be interviewed today. For those who cannot make their appointment today, the appointment will honored on Tuesday October 26, 2010. If applicants with appointments on Monday, October 25 cannot make their appointment on Tuesday, October 26, please schedule a new appointment using the online appointment system.

Please visit the U.S. Embassy’s website at http://belize.usembassy.gov.

NEMO Gives An "All Clear" as of 7AM

Although San Pedro and neighboring cayes have some cleaning up to do after Hurricane Richard passed through last night, we are happy to report that all is well on the island. More photos to come!

This photo was taken this morning by Elbert Greer.

San Pedro Weathers the Storm

The residents of San Pedro are braced for the effects of Hurricane Richard and it seems that those who have stayed on the island are well prepared for the weather. Heavy rain showers and intermittent winds have occurred throughout the day and according to reports the rain and winds will continue until approximately 9PM tonight. Belize Water Services has terminated water supplies until 8AM tomorrow and Belize Electric Limited warns of pending power outages.

Below photos provided by our Facebook friends, Forrest Jones, Ruth Varrellas, Linda Carter, Portofino, Blue Tang Inn and Denise Stevens.