So those two major tropical weather systems are terrorizing the eastern Caribbean, but Belize is very fortunate to be experiencing sunny and warm weather, perfect for the September Celebrations events on the calendar.
But, while we celebrate Independence, our fellow Caribbean citizens in places like Bahamas are bracing for the worst this weekend as Cuba takes the beating tonight.
Today, CEMO City Councillor Phillip Willoughby publicly breathed a sigh of relief. In a mood for reflection, he told us that Belizeans should be keeping the victims of Hurricane Irma in their prayers:
Phillip Willoughby, Councillor
"That's a monster of a storm to be confronted with. We wish that on no one, no country, mo. people, but in light of what has taken place and what I have seen and I hope that the country of Belize even though we are in our festive mood at this time, take time out to look at what Harvey has done to the US, the State of Texas. Look at the islands affected and destroyed by Irma. Take time to search yourself and put yourself in those persons' position and really ravel with the situation they are facing at this time."
"I dare to say we are bless here in Belize, no to at this present moment being in the face of dealing with that storm, looking at its destructive paths to the country's infrastructure be it road networks, schools, buildings, the commercial business sector, telecommunication especially because I know that in some of the islands telecommunication was down and are still down. Power is still down. I know some of the islands may have to be evacuated for humanitarian reasons, food supplies and so forth. It's just a real horrible situation for any country or nation to be facing when the authority says to evacuate or to move, don't take those warnings lightly. It's not a good place to be. The situation does not warrant you to be especially where the eye of the storm may make landfall and you feel as if though you have the wherewithal to embrace or bat down in light of the storm. So for me it's always to listen to the warnings from the professional and technical persons who are advising the political directorate."
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