Saffiyah tells us what’s happening in Belize

Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations are around the corner and there’s plenty drumming around the country. Safiyyah has the hot spots.

Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize.

Last week I told you about a car show and drag races happening this weekend in the Corozal Free Zone and I promised to show you all the hot cars taking part, so check them out…

Safiyyah Mohammed
“So what kind of activities does the Xclusive Car Clubs and other car clubs do?”

Marlon Skeen, Xclusive
“Alright, basically with Xclusive, we are more of a show car club. We are not much of a racing car club compared to the other car clubs that are out here. We just fix up the cars and show people what can happen out there and stuff like that.”

Kenzie Hulse, Royal Cars
“We partake in all sorts of car activities; right down from drag racing to car shows and whatever in between there. As you can see, you have to have some sort of standard and once you have a nice car and you keep it clean and you have done some investment in it then we’ll more than likely join you.”

Jose Santana, Royal Cars
“What is gonna happen, there’s gonna be a quarter mile drag races where you win cash prizes and stuff. It will be ten pesos to enter and only November sixteenth that will be open to the public. Basically, we’re going to race people from Mexico but not only people from Chetumal. People from Cancun are gonna come, from Mexico the D.F.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“What are you guys racing for?”

Jose Santana
“Cash prizes.”

Marlon Skeen
“This is underneath the hood of the 2005 Chevy Colorado. Basically, everything here is stock. The only thing so far I have changed is the engine system of the truck. It gives it between five to ten more horsepower. We have a new battery here. We use a yellow top optimum battery. It has a custom battery holder with a skull and some flames on it. the truck is fully customized. We have a Playstation two in there with wireless remote controls. It has three TVs in there with customized dash with LED lights and stuff like that.”

Member, Xclusive
“This is just some flashy digital battery terminals, high performance wires, platinum sparkplugs. I kind of have an aluminum theme going on. I have the aluminum racing peddles, around the gauges, A.C. controls, alumnion shifter with the aluminum bezel and even the wiper controls have an aluminum bezel on it. Over here the speaker and the amp work together and the amp over this side is what powers the interior speakers.”

[Shots of cars …]

Safiyyah Mohammed
“Alright guys its time for me to sign out here but before I go let me give Xclusive a last chance if they wanna say anything.”

Marlon Skeen
“Well, we would just like to tell the public to come out on Sunday, the sixteenth of November for the quarter mile race at the Free Zone and let everybody have some fun.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“Alright and Royal Cars?”

Kenzie Hulse
“To add to his, just come out and support us guys. You know this is something that is beneficial to the community. Us guys here are simply doing something that we like and it’s crime free so come out and support at the Free Zone this weekend.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“Alright guys, you heard it straight from the drivers here so make sure you guys go and check it out on Sunday. I’m signing out from here so bye, bye.”

The races will be open to the public and it is only ten pesos to enter the Free Zone to check it out. There will be food and drinks on sale so make a trip to Corozal and check it out. Believe me, after meeting these guys and checking out their cars, Sunday will definitely be entertaining.

If you want to support a good cause this weekend then Saturday you can buy BBQ from the Leo’s club. They are fundraising money to prepare gift packages for children in the hospital this Christmas. The BBQ’s are only six dollars a plate and will be on sale from eleven a.m. They will be selling from the Lion’s Den located near the K.H.M.H. parking lot.

Also on Saturday, St Francis Xavier RC School in Cayo would like to invite the public out to their day fair and football marathon being held on the school campus. The fair will start at ten a.m. and will run until the football tournament is over. There will be food and drinks on sale and even Tambola.

In the spirit of the nineteenth there will be a performance by Pen Cayetano inside the Barrel Bar at travelers this Saturday. The concert will begin at three p.m. in the afternoon and will feature Mali, Pen’s Daughter, and the Turtle Shell Band. The entrance is free and they invite all the adults to come out and sample their specially mixed Belizean Drinks.

And this upcoming Tuesday, eighteenth November, St Michael’s College is inviting everyone to their sixth annual culture day. It will be held on the school campus under the theme “Embracing Belize’s Diverse Cultures”. From ten to twelve they will be having the cultural displays open for viewing and from one until four they will have the cultural performances. So everyone is invited out to St. Michael’s campus to join in on the fun on Tuesday.

Now its time to view your pick for the Best nacho’s in Belize City!

Safiyyah Mohammed
“Well guys, this is a first. Old Belize restaurant has won two weeks in a row. They won last week for their best wings and now this week for their Pirates Nachos. So join me inside as I check out their special pirate nachos that everyone’s talking about.”

Sarah Trapp, Chef, Old Belize Restaurant
“My name is Sarah Trapp, I’m a chef here at Old Belize. As you say, last week we won t he best wings and today you are back again because we won the best nachos. So come on and let’s make a nachos.”

“We start with our chips; we try to make it nice as possible here. Then we have the cheese, it’s warm already. The dip is prepared to the back.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“Do you guys have anything special that you put in your dip?”

Sarah Trapp
“It’s the basic stuff that we use; sweet pepper, onions, and salsa, cheeses and milk. That’s it.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“How do you prepare this chicken before you put it on?”

Sarah Trapp
“This chicken is prepared simple. We just boil the chicken in different seasoning and spice and then we shred it. As you can see, we don’t like it too dry so we keep it moist with a bit of gravy on it. We have the pico that goes on top. This is consistent of tomatoes, onions, lime and cilantro.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“You guys make that fresh here?”

Sarah Trapp
“We make it fresh on a daily basis. We don’t keep anything overnight; we just keep everything fresh. Jalapenos, and that’s the finishing touch of our nachos. We serve this with beef also and you could ask for half beef and half chicken instead of ordering two. So if you only have money to buy one, you could get both.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“What do you think is the secret behind pirate’s nachos here at Old Belize because I know it’s delicious but what do you think is the secret?”

Sarah Trapp
“The secret is the love. When you cook, you cook with love. Anything you do, you do it because it makes you happy and I guarantee that people will enjoy that. So thank you Belize for voting us best nachos.”

Safiyyah Mohammed
“Well, Old Belize definitely has the best nachos in the country. It has everything; you can see it. Come and check out Old Belize nachos, definitely top, top, top A plus delicious. I love it. I’m out you guys, bye.”

Well, that was your choice! This week I want to know where I can get the best fried chicken in Belize City! Text me at 625-3079 and let me know.
Well that’s all for now have a great weekend! Bye.

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