Pageants & Beauty
San Pedro Lions Club crowns new QueenÂ
Miss San Pedro Lions 2023-2024 Kristal Navarrete was crowned on Saturday, April 29th, at the newly opened Sunshine Bar and Grill in the San Pablo area. Â
Pageants & Beauty
Miss Universe Belize, Ashley Lightburn showcases national costume and travels to compete in Miss Universe pageant
On Monday, January 2nd, Miss Universe Belize Ashley Lightburn, 25, departed the country to compete in the 71st edition of the Miss Universe pageant. The international pageantry competition will be on January 14th in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Pageants & Beauty
Belize’s Destiny Wagner passes the Miss Earth crown to new queen
On November 29th, Belizean beautify ambassador, and 2021 Miss Earth Destiny Wagner passed on the crown to the new Miss Earth South Korean Mina Sue Choi. The pageant to select a new Miss Earth took place in Manila, Philippines, in which Choi, a communications student, competed against contestants from 85 other countries for the prestigious award.
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After training in San Pedro, Elise-Gayonne Vernon crowned Miss World Belize
Elise-Gayonne Vernon, 21, from Biscayne Village in the Belize District, was selected as Miss World Belize 2022. Vernon is a young farmer and a certified beekeeper.
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Islander Babee Lopez to participate in Miss World Belize pageant
On Saturday, October 29th, San Pedro's Babee Lopez will be gracing the Miss World Belize pageant stage in Belize City. The event will occur at the Ramada Princess Hotel, where six contestants will compete for the coveted prize of becoming Belize's next Miss World.
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.
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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.
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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.
