San Pedro Sun

In observation of World AIDS Day, the San Pedro AIDS Commission held a walk on Sunday. During the day, free HIV testing was also conducted at Central Park while information on the epidemic was disseminated.

World AIDS Day is being celebrated under the theme, “human rights and access to treatment”.

The Smile Clinic is back in San Pedro. Working from the Holy Cross school, the dentists and volunteers plan on tending to approximately 100 kids. Their last day on the island is Thursday and parents are advised that the clinic is free of cost and all may pay a visit.

Reports have reached The San Pedro Sun that island resident and Maya Island Air pilot Nigel Flowers, 33, of Belize City was found dead this morning in his apartment.

Co-workers and friends became concerned about Flowers and discovered his lifeless body at approximately 10:30AM. Dr. Giovanni Solórzano was called to the scene where he estimated that Flowers had died of natural causes approximately seven hours prior to being discovered. Family members have been notified and Flowers body has been sent to Belize City  for a post mortem exam. No foul play is suspected.

The San Pedro Sun sends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Flowers. May he rest in peace.

New Horizon Seventh Day Adventist Church held their annual Harvest Day celebration this Sunday morning.

The congregation arrived at the church loaded with baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables to pay tribute to God for a successful year of harvests. A food market was set up outside the church and the day was dedicated to thanks giving and fellowship.

A man was rushed to the San Pedro Poly Clinic after he fell off a building. The incident occurred at about 3:30 PM some 10 miles north of San Pedro Town. According to Police, the man, 33 year old Jorge Omin Trigeros was on a building at Bright Water Condos when he accidentally fell off.

According to medical officers at the San Pedro Poly Clinic, Trigeros apparently suffered injuries to his pelvic area and backbone and may have internal bleeding. Trigeros’ condition is considered serious but stable, and he was later transferred to Belize City’s KHMH for further medical attention.

Wake up bright and early and be a part of the Garifuna Settlement Day festivities. Tomorrow morning, at 6:00 a.m., the Garinagu will re-enact the arrival of their people to the shores of Belize. Be at Central Park at the scheduled time and watch history repeat itself. During the day, enjoy the drum beats, Garifuna food and all the action at Central Park.

Happy Garifuna Day to all!

The Champagne Chef and Chef Colleen Schwendinger of Rendezvous Restaurant work beautifully together creating fantastic dishes sure to be a hit in any party. Last night, they were at La Perla del Caribe filming Taste of Belize, a new TV show that is sure to highlight the explosive culinary scene in Belize. An Arilew Production, last night’s shoot consisted of The Champagne Chef and Chef Colleen preparing fantastic meals for a nice cocktail party held at Topaz Villa.

Tonight, the film crew will be at Fido’s. So come over to see the action!
More information in this week’s issue of The San Pedro Sun. More information in this week’s issue.

Saturday night was the night to choose Mr. Garifuna 2009/2010. There was alot of entertainment inculding: Hugu Hugu, Parnada, Punta, & Chumba by the contestants. There was also and Uraga contest by Lyrical King and Ms. Shirley. Here are some photos of the event. Look for more details in this week’s issue. Congratulations to Mr. Garifuna 2009/2010 Dion Samuel.

A big heartfelt thanks is extended to the San Pedro community who once again stepped up to the plate and assisted in the El Salvador Relief. On Saturday, the San Pedro Lions Club and the Salvadoran Community joined forces to collect clothing, canned goods and monetary donations which will be sent to El Salvador on Thursday.

Once again, thank you to San Pedro for showing their support and making the relief effort a success.