Ruby Flores Crowned Miss Independence Bella Vista 2025-2026

Sixteen-year-old Ruby Flores of San Isidro Village was crowned Miss Independence Bella Vista 2025-2026 during the annual pageant held on September 20.

Flores outshone five other contestants to claim the title in front of a lively crowd celebrating Belize’s Independence festivities.

Currently a Tourism Management student at Independence Junior College, Flores also dreams of becoming an agriculture entrepreneur. She says her vision extends beyond farming: “I hope to cultivate opportunity, especially for young women in rural communities who deserve to see themselves as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.”