Prom 2009!!

Hundreds of islanders lined up on the street next to Banana Beach Resort on Thursday night to get a glimpse of the fourth form students and their dates as they made a public entrance to Prom night 2009. One after the other, the glamorous and well-dressed prom participants walked up the isle to the thunderous applause of the hundreds of spectators. Following their grand entrance, the students then entered into El Divino Restaurant where they enjoyed a night full of fun with music, food and drinks. During the course of the night, prizes were given out to winners in each category.
Following are the winners:

Best Dressed Couple: Kyle Vasquez & Sabrina Varera

Prom Queen: Alejandra Aranda;Prom King: Erick Santizo

Best Hair Style: Female: Joana Lisbey, Male: Renison Crawford

Best Dressed : Female: Michelle Nuñez; Male: Luis Rubio

Senior Couple of the Year: Rafael & Yasmira

Best Entrance: - Marcelo Castillo

Congratulations to this year's graduates!

MRSK Graduates 10!

Congratulations to the graduating class of Maestro Reyes School of Knowledge.
Held on Thursday, June 11, 2009, the graduation was hosted by Principal Leonel Reyes and blessed by Father Daniel.
Giving the Welcome Address was Patricia Acosta. She was also the valedictorian for the 2009 graduating class.

Mistress of Ceremonies was Naiely Puc.

Arian Paz gave the Vote of Thanks.

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2009:

Patricia Acosta
Ana Chitay
Ajimsy Contreras
Megan Longsworth
Arian Paz
Naiely Puc

Clive Forman
Julius Gomez
Eric Hernandez
Nathaniel Paz

Dead whale washes up on shore

A dead whale washed up on shore early this afternoon just south of Azul Resort. According to reports, the whale was seen washing up from early in the day. Azul staff drove their skiff over to identify what they believed was a manatee or a dolphin only to find out it was a dead whale. Hol Chan and Green Reef staff were called on scene to identify and remove the carcass but as of press time no one had showed up.

BEL Statement on the CFE Supply of Electricity

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Below is a copy of the letter:

Under the Sun!!

Happy Birthday Tristian! - The island’s most handsome two year old celebrated his Mickey Mouse themed birthday with family on Saturday, June 6th, 2009. Parents Monica and Edwin and Grandma Shelley were on hand to ensure papacito had a great time with lots of yummy food and treats! Happy Birthday Tristian!

Feliz Cumpleaños Pedro! - What to do when you reach a landmark birthday? Invite all and sundry to your bar of course! Jager shots and ice cold beer flowed through the night, and accompanied by birthday cake, pizza and great live music, Peter “Pedro” Lawrence rang in his big birthday in style! Here’s to a gazillion more years to come!!

Five generations celebrated! - Florencia Vidal celebrated her 92nd birthday alongside her family and friends in San Pedro. This celebration was extra special as it was a joining of five generations under one roof! Narcisa Aldaña - 72, Rosario Tun – 49, Lorena Ek – 29, and Aylin Ek – 2, joined in with the rest of the family to pay homage to Mrs. Florencia Vidal. Happy Birthday, and here’s to a wonderful life lived, and many years more to come!

Baby Rhys has arrived! - Congratulations to Amy, Kevin Wallis and Big Brother Anthony on the birth of baby Rhys Wallis. Much love from Nanny, Papa, Tia Lorie, Nick, Charm and little brother Danny!

Congratulations Graduates!
Beatrice Gomez proudly graduated from St. John’s College Junior College where she received her Associates Degree in Business Administration with a major in Economics. She will now continue with her education in Business Law. Her friends and family join in Congratulating Beatrice and wishing her the absolute best in all her future endeavors.
CONGRATS to Zamir Leiva on completing his Associate’s Degree in Humanities with majors in Law and Sociology. “We are proud of you!” Mom, Dad and Family.