Long time resident passes

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of long time resident, Mr. D. Michael (Mike) Fox. A memorial will be held at The Purple Parrot Bar on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 at 3pm.

Click on the link below to read an Our Community article on Mr. Fox.

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/99-74.html

Baby Daniel Comes Home

In an emotional scene at the Tropic Air terminal in San Pedro, family and friends of Ilda, Daniel and Baby Daniel gathered to welcome home a smiling, healthier Baby Daniel Estell Jr. The family was scheduled to arrive Saturday December 18, 2010, but a delay in flight left them stranded overnight in El Salvador. They made it in at 11:00am on Sunday instead, and the welcoming committee was most ecstatic.

After several months of waiting (in the USA) and finally getting a chance at survival in Colombia, SA, Baby Daniel has been through the worst, and can now be closer to everyone at home.

Baby Daniel was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia - a rare liver disorder - that required major surgery and transplants. With his parents by his side, and father Daniel Sr. a match for the liver he needed, both Daniels underwent a successful surgery and the byproduct is a smiling, bouncing and happy baby boy who underwent a most miraculous transformation.

Welcome home Baby Daniel!!

SP Lions Host Annual Christmas Party for Senior Citizens

The San Pedro Lions Club held their annual Senior Citizen party last night. Island residents over the age of 60 were invited to an evening of turkey dinner with all the trimmings, drinks, gifts, raffle prizes and dancing to the music of Rompe Raja. The festive night was a huge success and enjoyed by all who attended.

Lion Rigoberto Kumul with family.

Belize Bank volunteers served the turkey dinner meal.

Lioness Mel Spain joined the fun and sang a tune with Rompe Raja.

Miss San Pedro Natasha Stuart and Lions Queen Ivy Alamilla.

Lioness Vianie Perez helps attend to the guests.

San Pedro Lion Club President Melanie Paz posses with the group of Belize Bank employees who volunteered to help with the evening and distribute special gifts donated by the bank.

A raffle was also held, Lioness Enes Anderson distributed the tickets.

Winners!

The night ended with lots of dancing to the irresistible jams of Rompe Raja.

Ms. Shelly with her Daddy.

United Nations Resident Coordinator Presents Credentials to Belize Prime Minister

Press Release - UNP Belize - December 16, 2010- United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator (RC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative (RR), Mr. Roberto Valent, presented his credentials to Prime Minister of Belize, the Honorable Dean Barrow, in a meeting held in Belize City on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.Valent congratulated the Prime Minister on the Government of Belize’s work and the country’s progress in development. The Resident Coordinator went on to pledge the continued support of the United Nations organizations in the country and from an international level, to Belize, on the various existing initiatives, and new directions that the Government is planning.
During the meeting Mr. Valent spoke about the levels of achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Belize, as there needs to be a focus on the global joint effort needed for achievement by 2015. He emphasized that it is of vital concern to the UN agencies to be aligned with and support the national development priorities of Belize.
During his visit, the Resident Coordinator will meet with UN agencies in the country and other national counterparts, as well as visit some projects.
Mr. Roberto Valent as the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for the Republic of El Salvador and Belize, is based at UNDP Salvador, which provides support to United Nations organizations in Belize and to the UNDP Belize office headed by Dr. Francisco Roquette, Assistant Resident Representative.
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"Love Sleigh" parades through town

Love FM had a "Love Sleigh" parade through town tonight spreading Christmas cheer to La Isla Bonita. With golf carts and vehicles, and not one but two, Santas, handing out candy to onlookers, the spirit of Christmas is definitely upon us.

Love FM makes it an annual tradition to spread joy throughout the country - with Love Sleighs visiting various locations countrywide.

Grand Belizean Estates joined in the parade with their very own Santa...

Merry Christmas to all, from the crew at Love FM!!