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Spicy Chat episode 1 is out, and Rebecca Rath is the interviewee. She's asked some great questions while trying different Marie Sharp's sauces and jams. Gotta try their Huckleberry now.

They should come to one of the hot wings eating competitions up here in Cayo.

"Spicy Chat Episode 1: A Chat with Rebecca Rath, former Ms. Universe Belize, Athlete, Super Mom and Manager of Pelican Beach Resort in Dangriga."

If you were wondering why Bex didn't win at the Miss Universe pageant, this might fill in some of the backstory.  This series of articles - link is to the 5 and last part, and it's worth it to start at part 1 due to the amazing, incredible, and almost unbelievable story of the last year in Miss Universe Belize history.  

Bex DID WIN!  Remember that she brought a nation together, and her current mission is to do her best to keep it together.  Have a wonderful year, Ms. Rath, and thanks for all you are doing to make Belize, and the world, a better place.

"There is something you need to know about Rebecca Kathleen Rath, better known to everyone as Bex.  She is fiercely competitive, but only when challenged.  She will laugh, joke, and have fun playing any game.  But let there be consequences, let there be some adversity and the beast comes out.  When she was 15, Bex was already known in Dangriga as a promising volleyball player.  But all the action in this sport was in Belize City under the coaching of Lupita Quan, the godmother of volleyball in Belize.  Lupita was always scouting talent from around the country and had heard about a tall teenager in the South.  One weekend, she asked Bex and a few other players from out-district to come for an open tournament in Belize City."

Rebecca Rath - Miss Belize 2016 visited Cayo last week,and she spent some time at Sacred Heart College, where she spoke to the students about her recent experiences, and related how it changed her life, and how she wants to give back to her country, which unified to give her moral support during her time at the Miss Universe Pageant.  Thanks, Bex!  Great answer to that 'more difficult question.'

She then had a parade, and she was entertained at the Cayo Welcome Center.  Mayor Trapp even gave her a key to San Ignacio...a really big key.  Pictures here.

Video of the day.  Belize Pageant Updates has a nice montage of Miss Belize Rebecca Rath at the preliminaries of the Miss Universe Pageant.  Go Bex!

"Video montage of Miss Belize Universe Rebecca Rath during the Miss Universe 2016 Preliminary Competition.

Vote 4 Bex! Details here: tinyurl.com/Vote4Bex"

Video of the day.  Oceana teamed up with Rebecca Rath  to celebrate World Oceans Day, while saying 'No' to offshore oil in Belize.

"Ocean Lover, Rebecca Rath - Miss Belize Universe 2016-2017 knows first hand the importance of a clean, healthy ocean.  Join her and the thousands of Belizeans who have and continue to say 'NO' to offshore oil in Belize."

Video of the day.  BETEX 2017 is May 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and they've made a short video showcasing what Belize is all about.  What do you know: Cayo has the most screen time(like it should, of course).  Well worth a watch.  Sound like Miss Belize, Rebecca Rath, is narrating the video...and she's in it in a couple of scenes.

"Savor Your Belize Experience"

Miss Belize, Rebecca Rath, visited Cayo Tuesday, and was given a very warm welcome.  She had lunch at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, then spoke at Sacred Heart College, then had a parade through town, and ended with a fun night at the Cayo Welcome Center.  

She was even given the key to San Ignacio by Mayor Trapp.  Pandy caught that moment.  

"Had a wonderful time in Cayo yesterday! Met so many warm, loving and talented people! Thank you for the amazing welcome!
Photos by: Soly Moreno"

A very personal and extremely well written article about Rebecca Rath.  Well done, Amber.  Definitely worth a read. 

"Rebecca Rath defies the odds with courage and heart and is crowned our new Miss Belize Universe 2016.  A backstage encounter, her crowning moment and beyond!"