Monthly Archives: June, 2012
Arts & Culture
La Alborada: a traditional start to Dia de San Pedro celebrations
The traditional celebrations known as La Alborada were brought back for 2012's celebration of Dia de San Pedro. It was a night of dance, song and culture!
Entertainment
Javier Castillo is the King of Kings Karaoke Champion!
After seven weeks of eliminations, 2012’s King of Kings Karaoke competition came to and end on Thursday night, June 29th with eight stellar performances by the four finalists
Community and Society
San Pedro joins the country in celebrating Police Week
Police Week activities started on Sunday June 24th with a church service and ends on Saturday June 30th with a parade through the streets of downtown followed by a closing ceremony
Community and Society
San Pedro joins Inspiration Telethon to raise $1 million for children living with disabilities
Organized through the Special Envoy for Women and Children, Kim Simplis-Barrow and CARE-Belize, the inspiration telethon is being held on Saturday June 30th in the hopes of raising money for the construction of an “Inspiration Center”
Sports
First ever Eco-Pro Kayak Challenge held in Ambergris Caye
Taking the much coveted $10,000 prize were Jerry Rhaburn and Christopher Guydis of Team Ziprider from Belize City
Education
Primary School Graduations 2012
Maestro Reyes School of Knowledge, San Pedro Roman Catholic School and Holy Cross Anglican School celebrate a new generation of bright young students
Entertainment
Costa Maya Festival says, “Turn Me On” Kevin Lyttle!
Soca artist Kevin Lyttle will be lighting up the stage on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Costa Maya
Community and Society
The Next Miss Belize films in San Pedro
In San Pedro, the girls were filming the third episode of the reality show while being hosted by Banana’s Beach Resort and by X-Lounge during their All White Luau and playing volleyball on the beach for that episode's competition
