What a beautiful sight!!

Baby Daniel is doing so much better after his transplant in Colombia, SA. These pictures show him smiling, a huge difference from when he was in the US awaiting his transplant.

Schools receive desks, chairs and blackboards

-Press Release – Holy Cross Anglican School - What started out as an exchange of emails several years ago, recently produced great benefits for two local schools. On Monday 500 slightly used desks, 300 chairs and 21 blackboards found new homes at San Pedro High School and Holy Cross Anglican School. Mr. Vernon Wilson, Director of Holy Cross, was able to secure the much needed school furniture from a Canadian non-profit organization headed by Mr. Ron Kyles. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Kyles began a long-distance association in 2007 when a mutual friend who knew the needs of Holy Cross and the ability of Mr. Kyles to possibly address those needs put the two in touch.

Months ago Mr. Kyles contacted Mr. Wilson and informed him that a Canadian primary school was being torn down. There would likely be school furniture available IF the money could be raised to pay for the shipping costs. Mr. Wilson immediately contacted several local schools and was delighted when Mr. Vasquez, Principal of San Pedro High School expressed an interest in some of the furniture and a willingness to assist in raising the necessary $12,000BZ. When contacted, Mrs. Mel Paz, President of the San Pedro Lions Club also agreed that the Lions would help. Mr. Kyles, through his Canadian Rotary Club, was able to raise $6,000BZ to contribute to the shipping. That brought the cost down to $6,000 that the local schools and the Lions Club needed to raise.
The furniture was shipped from Canada and arrived in Belize several weeks ago. Unfortunately Custom and Duty costs were much higher than expected and an additional $2,500BZ needed to be raised - fast. Thanks be to God, the San Pedro Lions Club agreed to pay all the Custom expenses! Mr. Eiley from Caribbean Depot (and proud Lion) donated the use of a barge to provide transportation from Belize City to San Pedro at no expense. Mr. Palma from Varela’s Lumber Yard provided a large truck to assist in delivering the furniture. San Pedro Town Board and Holy Cross each provided smaller trucks and the two schools provided the workers to unload the furniture.
On Monday, September 6th, much needed desks, chairs and blackboards were placed in San Pedro classrooms. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this acquisition possible!

Classes Cancelled...

Notice:
ALL Classes have been cancelled for Friday, September 24th, 2010 in light of incoming Tropical Storm Matthew. (Notice from Arlette Gomez, Ministry of Education).

National Emergency Management Organization issues Public Advisory

National Emergency Management Organization

“Preserving Life and Property”

DATE: Thursday, September 23, 2010 TIME: 12:00 pm

NEMO Public Advisory TD 15

Tropical Depression 15 forms over the South Central Caribbean Sea. Watches and warnings issued for portions of Central America. The center of Tropical Depression 15 is located near latitude 13.9 North, Longitude 76.2 West. The depression is moving toward the West near 15 MPH and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 MPH with higher gusts with strengthening to occur. The Depression could become a Tropical Storm later tonight or Friday.

The public is being advised to be aware of the increased likelihood of further deteriorating weather conditions as Tropical Depression 15 nears our area over the weekend

NEMO advises people traveling to the Cayes and those along the coast to pay particular attention to sea conditions. The public is further advised to listen to their local radio and television stations for further advisories from the NEMO and the National Met Service.

NEMO is on high alert as it continues to monitor Tropical Depression 15. Please contact your NEMO District Coordinator for local information.

Postponed: Planned Power Outage

Kindly note that the Planned Power Outage scheduled for Sunday, September 26th, 2010 has been postponed until further notice due to approaching weather system.