Pageants & Beauty
San Pedrana Iris Salguero hands over the crown to the New Miss Universe Belize
Belize has a new beauty ambassador, 25-year-old Ashley Lightburn, who was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on Saturday, August 13th, at the Bliss Centre for Performing Arts in Belize City. Lightburn will represent the Jewel (Belize) in December's upcoming 71st edition of the International Miss Universe pageant in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Pageants & Beauty
Miss Universe Belize receives donation from BTB
On Tuesday, August 2nd, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) presented a $13,000 donation to the Miss Universe Belize pageant. Present to receive the donation from the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Anthony Mahler, was the reigning Miss Universe Belize San Pedrana Iris Salguero. The pageant is on August 13th at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City.
Pageants & Beauty
Official sashing ceremony held to introduce this year’s Miss San Pedro contestants
The official sashing ceremony introducing the Miss San Pedro Pageant candidates was held the traditional way on Monday, June 6th, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pageant was virtually held last year. Held on Trigger Fish Street next to the El Fogon Restaurant, the presentation of the four lovely young ladies vying for the title included a fashion show with the participants gracing the stage.
Community and Society
Miss Earth Destiny Wagner visits San Pedro
The beautiful Destiny Evelyn Wagner, Miss Earth 2021, arrived in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Friday, December 10th, for an official visit to La Isla Bonita. Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez welcomed her along with staff from the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) and islanders.
Community and Society
Miss Earth 2021 asks San Pedranos to take care of their natural resources
After being crowned with the prestigious title, Miss Earth 2021, Belizean Destiny Wagner, 25, is home. The Belizean queen plans to visit various areas in the country, including San Pedro Town. Knowing the island’s sensitive surroundings, Wagner is asking San Pedranos to protect and preserve their natural resources.
Pageants & Beauty
Miss San Pedro Grace Brown aims to work with the youth during her reign
San Pedro’s newly selected beauty ambassador, Miss San Pedro 2021-2022 Grace Brown, is looking forward to working with the young people on the island and motivate them to achieve their goals. She feels proud to hold the island’s crown, which she gained at the Miss San Pedro Pageant on September 9th, where six candidates vied for the prestigious post of beauty ambassador.
Community and Society
Miss San Pedro candidates introduced via virtual sashing ceremony
The long-awaited Miss San Pedro Pageant is back and will take place virtually on Thursday, September 9th, at Mahogany Bay Village. On Wednesday, August 11th, the pageant committee revealed the six delegates via a virtual live show vying for the crown and becoming the island’s next beauty ambassador.
Pageants & Beauty
San Pedro’s Iris Salguero prepares for Miss Universe; island holds farewell motorcade
On Tuesday, May 4th, San Pedranos, along with Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, honored Miss Universe Belize 2021-2022 Iris Salguero with a motorcade, giving her a home town send-off as she prepares to represent Belize in the Miss Universe Pageant on May 16th in Florida, USA. The charismatic 24-year-old left the island early on Wednesday, May 5th, for Belize City for final preparations. Belize’s beauty ambassador then leaves the country tomorrow, Thursday, May 6th.
