Miss Universe Belize Halima Hoy Back in Belize 

Miss Universe Belize, Halima Hoy, is back in the country after representing Belize in Mexico City for the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. She was warmly welcomed at the Philip Goldson International Airport by representatives from the Belize Tourism Board and the sounds of Garifuna music played by the Wabagari Dance Group.

In an interview with News 5, Hoy opened up about her emotional journey during the pageant. “I feel so proud to be back home after representing my country,” she said, describing the rush of emotions she experienced in the lead-up to the event. “When I got on the stage, I can tell you that all of that went away. The pride of my country took over, and I felt pretty comfortable.”

Hoy described the experience as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, adding that while pageantry can be competitive, “everybody was friendly and accommodating.”