May 11, 2021
Miss Universe Belize Competing in Florida!
Miss Universe Belize Iris Salguero has been in Miami, Florida for five days now representing the country in the sixty-ninth running of the international pageant. Salguero has been actively participating in several activities leading up to this Thursday’s National Costume Competition. Then on Friday, the preliminaries take place where the delegates will be interviewed by a panel of judges before strutting on stage. The emotions are real and Salguero has been ready to go. Today News Five’s Duane Moody spoke with past Miss Universe Belize contestants about their experience and their words of advice for Iris Salguero.
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Iris Salguero
“Well you know, as I arrive, I have to take another COVID test and then quarantine one night in my hotel room until we get my test results. After that, we will have orientation and some fittings to finalise the outfits for the opening dance number. I am excited of course to meet my roommate – it might be Bolivia or Belgium – whichever girl, I know they are sweethearts and I am just excited to start on this experience. You know my national costume is inspired off of Baron Bliss. We wanted something that was a pant suit that gave us kind of sailor vibes given that the fishing industry is a big thing in Belize as well. And of course my red flower, the island girl touch and the red white and blue – the colors of our beautiful flag. I will make you guys proud. Our presence will be felt, our voice will be heard. I know a lot of you believe in me and that is what just keeps me inspired and motivated every day. I have said it so many times and never get tired of sa
May, 2021
The Joint Unions Negotiating Team and the Government of Belize met today for day-two of discussions inside the House of Culture in Belize City. It was expected that the meeting [.]