US Navy Brings Cheer To Children Of Pusat Bahagia
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Fourteen US Navy personnel from the USS Patriot brought smiles to the faces of children with special needs from Pusat Bahagia in Kg Pulaie yesterday when they visited the centre for community work.

The group was led by Chief Noel Carneja, Public Relations Officer of USS Patriot. On hand to welcome them was Awang Hj Rosmadee bin Hj Mohd Daud, Head of Special Needs Section, Department of Community Development, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Also present was Dayang Ramia binti Mohammad, Senior Instructor of the centre.

Awang Hj Rosmadee delivered a short briefing on the history of the centre, stating that a total of 106 children with special needs are currently studying there. He added that there are another three centres nationwide, with one centre in each district.

According to Chief Noel Carneja, the visit aimed to contribute to the community as friends and allies. The ship crew loves children and many more would have liked to come but couldn't because of their commitment on the ship, he added.

The navy personnel then participated in various indoor games with children of the centre.

Beside games, the 14 US sailors, who come from various departments of USS Patriot, also gave away prizes to winners of each game and presented souvenirs to the children with special needs.

Later, navy personnel lent a helping hand by cleaning up the compound of the centre.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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