Elvi's Kitchen Celebrates Lifetime Achievement

The Ninth Annual BTB awards honored Mrs. Elvia Staines with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Mrs. Staines is considered a tourism icon, and has owned and managed Elvi's Kitchen for 35 years. Those years of dedication, hard work, and contribution to the growth of tourism were celebrated on Friday, May 8th, with a fabulous dinner-gala event.

Mayor Elsa Paz, Minister Manuel Heredia Jr. and PM Dean O. Barrow.

The list of invited guests included Belize's Prime Minister, Honorable Dean Barrow and his lovely wife, Kim Simplis-Barrow, the Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation and Culture - Manuel Heredia Jr. and his beloved wife, Mrs. Carmelita Heredia; Mayor Elsa Paz, Jules Vasquez of Channel 7 News, plus many, many beloved friends and family members.

PM Barrow and Mrs. Simplis-Barrow.

Tour Operator of the Year (2008-2009) winners, Rebecca and Elito Arceo of SEAduced.
A most delicious Mayan Buffet completed the evening.

Guests were treated to a night of great food via the traditional Friday Night Mayan Buffet, drinks and presentations that included honoring the hardworking staff at Elvi's Kitchen.

"Ampie" was honored for her many years of dedication.

Bartender Emil also received an honorary award for the evening.

Look for more photos and details in the next issue of The San Pedro Sun...

Weekend Activities

5-a-side games continue ... Friday, May 8th
6:15 Boca Strikers VS Caramba
7:00 Roca’s Strikers VS The Stadium
8:00 Garobos Strikers VS Amal’s Hardware
9:00 Water Ford VS Castle Emperor’s Saturday, May 9th
6:15 Holy Cross VS SPJC
7:00 Victoria House VS Boca Juniors
8:00 Red Scorpion VS E & L
9:00 Los Catrachos VS Lily’s T Chest Sunday, May 10th
5:15 Manchester U VS Sueño del Mar
6:00 Boomers VS SPHS #2
7:00 Holy Cross Mothers VS SPHS #1
8:00 Greenhouse Boys VS Ultimate Rentals
9:00 Captain Shark’s Juventus VS Reef Village

Mother's Day Extravaganza

BPFL

The general public is hereby advised that the BPFL scheduled games will resume on May 14th, 2009

NBA star Baron Davis arrives on San Pedro

Los Angeles Clippers NBA Star Baron Davis arrived on the island ready to get some sun and enjoy some fantastic diving. Recommended to him by some friends, Davis could not wait to touch down on Ambergris Caye. Staying at an exclusive resort up North, Davis plans to enjoy the island lifestyle.

Baron Davis touches down!

Little Angel's Pre-school holds Mother's Day Event

Beautiful hand painted cards were carefully hung around the San Pedro Lions Den for the Little Angel's Pre-school mothers. In celebration of Mother's Day, Little Angels prepared a special presentation for that special lady in all our lives.

Presentations included dance performances ....

... and a fashion show ...
Mother were treated to delicious cupcakes

Happy Mothers Day from Little Angels Pre-School

Queen's University visits island schools

Based out of Canada, Queen's University arrived on San Pedro Town as part of their six week program to educate students on various important topics.Some of the topics touched were Child Abuse, Healthy Relationships, Drug Abuse, and Puberty.

Financing is garnered by the students through donations and fundraising all year round. This is the first year the program has been held in San Pedro Town, New Horizons was yesterday and today was San Pedro Roman Catholic School.

Queen's University students in no particular order: Jen Redwood, Lindsay Scott, Elizabeth Poon, Kasey Hemington and Mary Barber.

A puppet presentation between Maria and Jose on Child Abuse!