Pageants & Beauty
SATIIM expresses discontent over the use of Deer Dance Costume at the Miss Universe pageant
Following the Miss Universe pageant, the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM) expressed their discontent with the Maya Deer Dance costume used by Miss Universe Belize, Halima Hoy. In an open statement, SATIIM explained their disappointment with Hoy's performance and emphasized the significance of this traditional aspect of Maya culture. In response, Hoy stated that her performance aimed to highlight Belize's culture and legacy while also raising public awareness about climate change.
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Miss Universe Belize Halima Hoy heads to 2024 Miss Universe Pageant in Mexico
On Tuesday, October 22nd, Miss Universe Belize Halima Hoy left the country to compete in the 73rd Miss Universe Pageant. This year, the prestigious pageant will occur on November 16, 2024, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. In her preparation for this event of a lifetime, Hoy has been working closely with her team to ensure a strong representation of Belize.
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Deann Laing is the 79th Queen of the Bay; Miss Caye Caulker places second
During the 79th Queen of the Bay Pageant for 2024-2025, Deann Laing, aged twenty-two and representing the Rural Belize District, emerged as the winner from a diverse group of eleven contestants. The prestigious pageant, held on Saturday, August 24th, at the Belize Civic Center, was a true representation of the nation, with participants from around the country. The Caye’s were well represented, with Caye Caulker candidate Lupita Aldana securing the second position. Representing Ambergris Caye was Nai Figueroa, who gracefully represented San Pedro in the pageant.
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Alexa Acosta crowned Miss San Pedro 2024-2025
On Saturday, August 3rd, under the theme ‘Belizean Jewels,’ Alexa Acosta was crowned as the new Miss San Pedro. Initially scheduled for June 29th but postponed due to bad weather, the pageant occurred at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena and attracted a large crowd.
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Nia Figueroa proudly represents San Pedro in the 79th National Queen of the Bay Pageant
The National Queen of the Bay Committee is excited to announce its annual pageant. After careful consideration, Nia Figueroa was chosen to represent the island of Ambergris Caye in the upcoming National Queen of the Bay Pageant. The pageant is on Sunday, August 24, 2024, at 7PM at the Belize Civic Center in Belize City. Nia will embody the island's spirit, elegance, and sophistication this year as she represents San Pedro in the 2024-2025 Queen of the Bay Pageant.
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Talea Harmouch crowned Miss ACES 2024
The Miss ACES 2024 pageant, a significant event in the Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) community, occurred on Tuesday, June 24th, at 6PM at the Sage Brush Church in Ambergris Caye. This event, organized to raise funds for the upcoming school semester, saw five talented candidates, Ariana Acosta, Mikeyla White, Sila El Kerdy, Talea Harmouch, and Jayda Figueroa, compete for the crown. At the night's end, Talea Harmouch, with grace and poise, emerged as the shining star, winning the prestigious title of Miss ACES 2024.
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Meet your Miss San Pedro 2024-2025 candidates!
Get ready to meet the five official candidates competing for the title of "Miss San Pedro 2024-2025." They will showcase their poise and charm at the upcoming pageant, set to take place at the Louis Sylvester Complex on Saturday, June 29th, during the Dia De San Pedro festivities. It will be a festive night with live entertainment and an extravagant pageant experience as the island crowns the 65th Miss San Pedro. Please get to know the contestants as they share a brief bio and give a preview of their hobbies, interests, and aspirations.
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Miss San Pedro 2024-2025 contestants officially sashed
The journey to crown the next beauty ambassador of our island, Miss San Pedro 2024-2025, began with great anticipation and excitement as the contestants were announced on Thursday, June 6th. This thrilling news was shared on Miss San Pedro's Facebook fan page. The five hopefuls for the crown, Mia Badillo, Katherine Sansorez, Kathlyn Funez, Alexa Acosta, and Kristal Navarrette, now embark on a journey that officially commenced with the sashing ceremony.
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Karissa Vasquez crowned as San Pedro Lions Club’s new queen
Miss San Pedro Lions 2024-2025 Karissa Vasquez was crowned on Thursday, April 18th. In a brief session held at their Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive, Vasquez gracefully accepted the crown from outgoing queen Krystal Navarrete.
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Now accepting applications for Miss San Pedro 2024-2025
Miss San Pedro 2023-2024, Mariel Calderon, would like to invite young ladies between the ages of 17 and 27 to apply for the position of Miss San Pedro 2024-2025. They can do so at the San Pedro Town Council during office hours from 8AM to 5PM.
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Halima Hoy is the new Miss Universe Belize; Ambergris Caye was well represented
29-year-old Halima Hoy won the Miss Universe Belize 2024-2025 title on Saturday, April 13th, at the pageant held in Belize City. The event occurred at the Belize City Civic Center, where ten contestants competed for the prestigious title. Among the contestants was San Pedro’s Vivian Noralez, who proudly represented La Isla Bonita.
