Guatemala first lady seeks divorce to succeed president

GUATEMALA CITY – A court official says Guatemala's first lady is ending her eight-year marriage so she can seek to succeed her husband as president.
Guatemala's constitution prohibits members of a president's extended family from running for the presidency.
Judiciary spokesman Edwin Escobar says divorce proceedings began Monday between Sandra Torres de Colom and President Alvaro Colom, who cannot run for re-election.

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Belize Athletes bring home 8 medals

Press Release - The Belize Amateur Athletic Association - September 20th 2010 - The Belize Amateur Athletic Association is proud to welcome back the athletes that represented Belize at the 21st Central American Championships of Athletics in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Even though participation at the meet was at one point in jeopardy, due to financial constraints on the new Executive, and despite the long and difficult journey, by bus, the team endured and persevered. The end results are nothing short of impressive; seven (7) athletes, accompanied by the B.A.A.A President, all performed admirably and exceeded expectations, winning a total of eight (8) medals (3 Gold, 3 Silver & 2 Bronze) and proving that Belizean Athletes are always contenders if given a chance.
The Association once again congratulates Team Belize for their efforts, sacrifices and stellar representation of our country and urges the community to support the athletes that keep making our country proud.

Full Results:

Females

Kaina Martinez - 100 Meters, 12.55s, 1st Place

- 200 Meters, 25.54s, 1st Place

- Long Jump, 5.48 meters, 3rd Place

Tricia Flores - Long Jump, 5.89 meters (New CA Record!), 1st Place

- 100 Meters, 12.72s, 2nd Place

- 200 Meters, 26.22s, 7th Place

Kay De Vaughn - High Jump, 1.60 Meters, 2nd Place

- Triple Jump, 11 Meters, 5th Place

Charnelle Enriquez - High Jump, 1.40Meters, 4th Place

Tricia Flores - 100 Meter Relay, 50.75s, 3rd Place

Kaina Martinez

Charnelle Enriquez

Kay De Vaughn

Kaina Martinez - 400 Meter Relay, 27.26s, 2nd Place

Tricia Flores

Charnelle Enriquez

Kay De Vaughn

Males

Jaryl Mariano - Long Jump, 6.68 meters, 7th Place

- 100 meters, 12.58s, 5th (heat 2)

Chavis Lopez - 400 Meters, 52.72s, 6th Place

Denroy Nembhard - 1500 Meters, 4 min.-34.02 sec, 7th Place

Final Medal Count: 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze!!

Congratulations to the team - go Belize Athletes!!

And the winner is....Miss Guatemala!!!!

After a night of pageantry, music and entertainment, Miss Costa Maya 2010-2011 was chosen. The winner was Guatemala's beautiful and gracious Gabriela Asturias. She won over the judges and crowd with her poise, elegance and stage presence during the costume competition, swimwear and evening gown presentation. The final question and answer session clinched the deal for her, and Gabriela is now the proud representative for the Mundo Maya. She is also the winner of Best National Costume.
Second runner up was Panama's Yosibell Sanchez Espino, followed by first runner up, Nicaragua's Claudia Alejandra Trejos Gadea

Who do you think will be La Reina de la Costa Maya 2010?

Start calling The San Pedro Sun office at 226-2070 and tell us who you think will win the pageant on Thursday night, or leave your vote as a comment on this blog page. Be sure to leave your name, number and choice of contestant. At the end of the pageant, we will raffle the names of those who chose the winning delegate, and the winner will receive a framed, autographed photo with the new Miss Costa Maya 2010-2011!!!

Costa Maya Kicks Off with Noche San Pedrana

The long awaited Costa Maya Festivities kicked off in fine island fashion with the annual Noche San Pedrana held last night. Hosted by the San Pedro Lion's Club for the third consecutive year, the Lion's put out the welcome mat for La Reina de la Costa Maya Pagaent Contestants and the San Pedro community joined in greeting the young ladies to the Isla Bonita for a night of entertainment, dinner, fashion and dance.

The evening began with an address by reigning Costa Maya Queen 2010, Maritza Rivas.

One by one the Pageant Contestants were escorted to the stage and introduced to the applauding crowd.

Miss Belize, Liliana Mia Nuñez

Miss Nicaragua, Claudia Alejandra Trejos Gadea

Miss Guatemala, Gabriela Asturias

Miss Costa Rica, Krysia Ortiz Campos

Miss Honduras, Nicole Yaret Hawit

Miss Mexico, Priscilla Pastrana Lopez

Miss Panama, Yosibell Sánchez Espino

Miss El Salvador, Diana Ingrid Martinez Pineda

The Contestants, with Costa Maya Queen 2010 (center) and flanked by Miss San Pedro Lion's Club, Alexis Guerro (far left) and Miss San Pedro Rachelle Badillo (far right)

San Pedro Lion's Club President, Melanie Paz, extended a warm greeting to the Contestants.
The crowd was then treated to a fashion show where several clothing stores and boutiques on the Island showcased their designs. beautifully modeled by the Contestants.

After dance performances by the San Pedro Dance Company the crowd enjoyed a delicious dinner of roasted chicken with all the trimmings.

After dinner Rompe Raja provided jammin' music where Contestants got to dance with the crown and mingle.

Before the night ended the ladies were given a gift from the San Pedro Lion's Club, a very appropriate beach towel with the map of Belize on it!

Be sure to attend the much anticipated La Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant this Thursday night!