Prime Minister Diagnosed with Dengue

GOB Press Release - Belmopan, 29^th September, 2009 - The regular session of Cabinet scheduled for Tuesday, 29^th September, 2009, was canceled. The Honorable Prime Minister Dean Barrow was today diagnosed with dengue fever and will be out of office for the rest of this week. -END-

Fundraiser and artistry in San Pedro

Amy Brown's Art Exhibit

Amy Brown, right, held her Art Exhibit on Friday at Belizean Arts where she portrayed her great artwork highlighted on canvass, on pillowcases, cloth bags and postcards.Amy Brown's artwork is available deep inside Fido's Courtyard at Belizean Arts. Check out her website for further information.Lime's Belizean Cookoff
On Friday, friends turned out to Lime's Bar and Grill to sample the 10 dishes and three desserts submitted for the Belizean Cook off.With prizes up for grabs Susana Eiley (above) won first place with her delicious salbutes. Second place was won by Maureen Dalgano with a fish lasagna, while third was Ingid from Saga with her Tamales.

Fatima Arceo fundraiser

The fundraiser for Fatima Arceo was a success as many visited El Fogon for delicious barbecue, treats and drinks.Information on Spina Bifida was disseminated and awareness was passed on. Another fundraiser is being organized for October but if you would like to donate in the meantime, kindly call 206-2121.

Lime goes Belizean

Its that time again - come on over to Lime for another cookoff - this time Lime is going Belizean. At $10 you get to try all entries and be one of the judges for the event. All profits will be going to Saga. Only $1,000bz is needed to build their very important isolation unit!

Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Lime will be SMOKE FREE. So, dont wait and dont hesitate come on over to Lime and get your taste of Belizean delicacies.

Letty Lara to compete for Miss World Belize 2009 and/or Miss Earth Belize 2009 titles

This Saturday, September 26th, Corozal Town will come alive as it is the first District to host the Finals of the biggest beauty pageant in Belize. Competing for two coveted titles, Miss World Belize 2009 and Miss Earth Belize 2009, the young delegates will showcase beauty and brains for the excited crowd.

This year representing San Pedro is beauty Norma Leticia “Letty” Lara who reigned as Miss San Pedro for the year 2005/06. A graceful dancer, Letty will certainly make La Isla Bonita proud as she follows the footsteps of her sister Ceci, who was also a former beauty queen.

With Letty in participation, other participants certainly will have to put their best forward. Letty is going for the crown and the Corozal Andres Campos Civic Center will be the place where it will all happen. The winning delegates will travel to London and Johannesburg, South Africa for a month where they will compete for the 59th edition of the Miss World final scheduled for December 12th.

A press release issued by the Miss World committee, South Africa also happens to be the location for this year’s World Cup and the delegates of the Miss World Pageant will be showcased in that event, as well.

Corozal will be a flurry of activity as the top 10 applicants will also have the opportunity to compete for local titles such as Miss Beach Beauty, Miss Top Model, as well as prize packages such as Shell Free Zone’s $3,000 scholarship, a $5,000 prize package from Five Star La Perla del Caribe Resort in San Pedro Town. This year’s theme for the pageant will be Belizean Rainforest meets African Jungle and Gilharry 7 has been set as the performers for the coronation dance.

For more information call 600 – 8932 or 623 – 4672 or visit http://www.pageantsbelize.com/ for an update soon.