Isla Bonita Elementary celebrates 10 years

Isla Bonita students and teachers marched through the principal streets of San Pedro on Thursday, October 7th, 2010 celebrating the tenth anniversary of Isla Bonita Elementary School. It is certainly a proud achievement for the school, which was started in September of 2000. Hurricane Keith damaged the infrastructure shortly after the school had opened its doors, but by October, the school was back up and running, and despite a few stumbles along the way, they now boast around 90+ students, with a roster of eight (8) teachers.
Isla Bonita is the largest private school in San Pedro, and it boasts great achievements such as Brian Schweigler’s high PSE score that topped the all island’s schools results. Students enjoy good education and a wonderful support system at Isla Bonita Elementary. According to Mrs. Addy Trejo, Principal, they have come a long way thanks to the help from businesses and unending support from the families and general public. Congratulations to Isla Bonita Elementary, and here’s to many more years of education!!

ITVET students hold presentation at the Lion's Den

The Institute for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET) students are holding a presentation at the San Pedro's Lion's Den. Three students from the eleven scheduled to received certificates in Basic Electricity and Electronics training are at the Lion's Den with their projects. Among the presentations, is a module demonstration the acquisition of Hydro Electricity as well as the acquisition of electricity using Windmills.

Hilcias Lovos, Eliazar Alcoser and Salvador Tut!

Three men escape unhurt after barge explodes.

Three men are lucky to be alive after the barge they were operating caught fire and exploded late Wednesday evening. The incident occurred sometime between 4:30pm and 4:45pm while transporting equipments and material to construction site. Look for this week's issue of the San Pedro Sun for the entire story.

Belizean Shores wins 2010 11-A-Side Championship!!!!!!!!

San Pedro’s 11-A-Side competition came to an end on Saturday October 9^th at the Ambergris Stadium. Saturday night saw two teams going up for the championship; Belizean Shores and Sugar Boys Juventus went head to head in a 90 minute match. The game originally scheduled to commence at 7:00pm was delayed due to electrical difficulties at the stadium and started at 9:30pm instead. At the end of the first half, both teams were tie at zero. At around 11:00pm the first and only goal of the night was scored by Jesse Guerrero of Belizean Shores. At the end of the night, Defending Champions Belizean Shores were named Champions once again. A 1^st place Trophie was awarded to the captain of Belizean Shores and medals were given to all the players as well as a cash prize of $1000.00. Second place, Sugar Boys Juventus received the 2^nd place Trophie as well as a cash prize of $500.00. Congratulations to all the teams that competed.

Belizean Shores 2010 11-A-Side Champions!

1st and 2nd place Trophies and Medals!

Captain of Belizean Shores receives 1st place Trophie!

Medals Awarded to Winning Team Players!

Belizean Shores receives cash prize of $1000.00

2nd Place, Sugar Boys Juventus - received a Trophie and a Cash prize of $500.00

San Pedro Lions Celebrate World Service Day

Worldwide, Lions Clubs celebrated World Service Day by conducting a variety of activities. The San Pedro Lions were no exception as they helped spiff up the Lions Mosquito Coast Park. October 8th is the official date of World Service Day, when community work is done by club members in their society.
Using materials kindly donated by (Lion) Vernon Wilson to the Lions, a play area will be put together so that children visiting the park may have even more recreational activities to enjoy. When we caught up with the Lions on Monday, October 11th, they were hard at work piecing together the playground set.

The club will install slides and swings, plant coconut palms and upgrade the facilities at the park. The International Lions Organization was founded on 1917 by Chicago businessman Melvin Jones. Currently the Lions Organization is 1.3 members strong worldwide and has clubs in 205 countries, four of which are in Belize.