Coral Reef CSI September 30, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, Environment.Tags: Ambergris Caye, Belize, Coral Reef CSI, CSI, Department of Environment, NOAA, Ramon's Village, San Pedro Town, US Department of State
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No, it is not the popular tv show, CSI. But, just like on tv, members of the Department of Environment, and/or environmental organizations rendezvoused to Ramon’s Village where they began their 5-day training on Coral Reef CSI.
When a coral reef gets damaged, whether from agricultural runoff, pollution, sediment deposits, ship groundings, garbage dumping, fish poachers or oil spills, marine biologists know what to look for, but not how to document and preserve their findings so they will hold up in court. This will soon change in Belize as experts have gathered at Ramon’s Village for a five day program geared at training them in CSI-type standards which will govern such things as how to take notes under the sea, how to mark off the crime scene, how to photograph it, and how to preserve the “chain of custody” so that defense attorneys cannot argue that evidence was tampered with.
The program ends with a mock court session on Sunday.
181 Women Jump for the Cause September 30, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community.Tags: Ambergris Caye, Belize, Boogie in Belize, breast cancer, Jump for the cause, Perris, Perris Valley Skydiving Center, record, San Pedro Town, skydiving
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PERRIS, CA – September 26, 2009 – 181 female skydivers from 31 countries joined together on September 26 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to set a new women’s formation skydiving world record and raise over $900,000 for the fight against breast cancer, the most in the event’s history. The week-long event was organized to raise funds for City of Hope’s breast cancer research. Sponsored by Jump for the Cause (www.jumpforthecause.com), a sky diving nonprofit organization, the event was held at the Perris Valley Skydiving Center (www.skydiveperris.com) in Perris, California, September 21-27 to kick off October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Perris Valley Skydiving Center is the largest in North America providing 9 planes to lift the women to 17,000 ft. and create the new women’s world record formation skydive. Participants include breast and other cancer survivors, friends, family and supporters. Women from all walks of life with varied occupations and motivations worked together to be a part of this historic event and contributed to a cause that affects women worldwide.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow diagnosed with dengue September 29, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Government.Tags: Belize, Dean Barrow, dengue, Government News, Prime Minister
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Government News
The regular session of Cabinet scheduled for Tuesday, 29th September, 2009, was cancelled. The Honorable Prime Minister was diagnosed with dengue fever and will be out of office for the rest of this week.
Lime goes Belizean September 25, 2009
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Its that time again – come on over to Lime for another cookoff – this time Lime is going Belizean. At $10 you get to try all entries and be one of the judges for the event. 
All profits will be going to Saga. Only $1,000bz is needed to build their very important isolation unit! Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Lime will be SMOKE FREE. So, dont wait and dont hesitate come on over to Lime and get your taste of Belizean delicacies.
Letty Lara to compete for Miss World Belize 2009 and/or Miss Earth Belize 2009 September 24, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Beauties.Tags: Belize, Corozal, Gilharry 7, La Isla Bonita, La Perla del Caribe, Letty Lara, Miss Earth, Miss San Pedro, Miss World, Pageants Belize
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This Saturday, September 26th, Corozal Town will come alive as it is the first District to host the Finals of the biggest beauty pageant in Belize. Competing for two coveted titles, Miss World Belize 2009 and Miss Earth Belize 2009, the young delegates will showcase beauty and brains for the excited crowd.
This year representing San Pedro is beauty Norma Leticia “Letty” Lara who reigned as Miss San Pedro for the year 2005/06. A graceful dancer, Letty will certainly make La Isla Bonita proud as she follows the footsteps of her sister Ceci, who was also a former beauty queen.
With Letty in participation, other participants certainly will have to put their best forward. Letty is going for the crown and the Corozal Andres Campos Civic Center will be the place where it will all happen. The winning delegates will travel to London and Johannesburg, South Africa for a month where they will compete for the 59th edition of the Miss World final scheduled for December 12th.
A press release issued by the Miss World committee, South Africa also happens to be the location for this year’s World Cup and the delegates of the Miss World Pageant will be showcased in that event, as well.
Corozal will be a flurry of activity as the top 10 applicants will also have the opportunity to compete for local titles such as Miss Beach Beauty, Miss Top Model, as well as prize packages such as Shell Free Zone’s $3,000 scholarship, a $5,000 prize package from Five Star La Perla del Caribe Resort in San Pedro Town. This year’s theme for the pageant will be Belizean Rainforest meets African Jungle and Gilharry 7 has been set as the performers for the coronation dance.
For more information call 600 – 8932 or 623 – 4672 or visit www.PageantsBelize.com for an update soon.
DJ Flex launches website September 23, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Entertainment.Tags: Belicolor, DJ Flex, http://www.mcdjflexbz.com/, website
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With the assistance of Belicolor Studios, DJ Flex, Luis Romero launched his website.
- Roy and Roanne of Belicolor with Luis Romero (holding monitor) and Webmaster Lorenzo Lino
The interactive website main purpose is to promote DJ Flex. The website was designed and is being hosted by Webmaster Lorenzo Lino of Belicolor Web System.
The new website has features such as an online karaoke folder, musical videos, chat room, music, DJ remixes, photo gallery, musical top charts, musical news and links to other websites from around San Pedro Town. It is the first known website on the island that has been created to promote a DJ.
Click here to see what DJ Flex offers.
Belize’s Independence celebrated September 22, 2009
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From beginning to end, the Independence Day celebrations were full of patriotism, spirit, laughter and joy. From the Eve of its celebrations, San Pedro Town came alive with official ceremonies and a vibrant firework display. On Independence Day, it was festive as revelers took to the streets and paraded in grand fashion. For those who were unavailable to attend, below are pictures and videos to help you enjoy Belize’s Independence Day, San Pedro style.
How Are You Celebrating Independence Day? September 21, 2009
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Today Belize celebrates 28 years of independence. Country wide Belizeans are showing their pride in parades, ceremonies and celebrations and around the world patriots are also celebrating their country. Are you one of them? Send us your photos of how you are celebrating the Belizean Independence Day and watch our blog for your photo! Send photos to spsun@sanpedrosun.net, be sure and include a little info about who you are and where you are! Happy Independence Day Belize!
Trey Allan Temsik displays his patriotism this morning while standing in the first snow of the season in Laramie, Wyoming, USA.
Makano arrives in SP September 18, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Entertainment.Tags: Ambergris Caye, Belize, Giovanni's Plastic Signs, Makano, Reef Radio, San Pedro, San Pedro Belize Express, Te Amo
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Among screams, Makano arrived in San Pedro Town aboard the San Pedro-Belize Express. He is scheduled to perform tomorrow at the Old Football Field and tickets are available at Reef Radio, San Pedro-Belize Express and Giovanni’s Plastic Signs.
Listen to Makano’s hit – Te Amo below:
Love FM’s “Raise your flag” is in town September 18, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Entertainment.Tags: Belize, Belize Independence, Love FM, Raise your flag, San Pedro Town
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Show your Belizean pride and Raise your Flag and win.
Love FM is in town! They are cruising the streets to look for Belizean flags proudly flying around. Raise your flag and win! Homes, business and anywhere that has a flag is eligible to participate. You get a raffle ticket which will win you $500 a month worth of groceries. They re on a golf cart cruising around, so, if your flag is still not raised…. get your rope and put it up.
Listen live on Love FM.
