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The Northern Maya Association of Belize has recognized leaders of the Mayan community who over the years have dedicated a large part of their lives to safeguarding and promoting the heritage of their parents and forefathers. So ever since 2017 every year they celebrate Maya Heroes Day. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, these leaders […]
Written on September 1, 2021 | Posted in
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Tomorrow officially marks the first day of September, the month when Belizeans show their national pride. In that spirit, the National Celebrations Commission has been planning a series of events to commemorate Belize’s forty years as an independent nation. The month kicks off with the national flag raising day. There are official events planned for […]
Written on August 31, 2021 | Posted in
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Last night we told you about the claims a group called the Garifuna Nation are making against the Government of Belize. Headed by Cynthia Ellis, Garifuna Nation says the Garinagu people are being pushed out of land that their ancestors have settled for over two centuries. According to a release from the group, the government […]
Written on August 27, 2021 | Posted in
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Garifuna Nation is now calling on G.O.B. to take a hands-off approach to settle Garifuna lands across the country, until those lands are properly demarcated. According to Ellis, Garifuna Nation is prepared to leave no stone unturned in its effort. On the Phone: Cynthia Ellis, Ambassador, Garifuna Nation “We are going to turn over […]
Written on August 27, 2021 | Posted in
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A group calling themselves the Garifuna Nation is calling out the Government of Belize for what they say is an abuse of lands the Garinagu settled prior to colonization. Like the rights affirmed to the indigenous and tribal peoples of Belize in the Maya land rights case, the executive of the group says they have […]
Written on August 26, 2021 | Posted in
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The Heritage Education Network Belize is hosting its first annual Belize Kulcha Symposium. The event will be held from September first to the third, all virtually. We found out more about the event this morning. Sylvia Batty, Archaeologist “We are going to be hosting it on Facebook and on our YouTube Channel. So, if […]
Written on August 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Intellectual property is a private property right – in the same way that a person owns a house or a car. So even if your neighbour sees something happening in your house, if it is not illegal, they really cannot intervene. You, as the property owner, are the one that has to come forward and […]
Written on August 17, 2021 | Posted in
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The late Leela Vernon was one of Belize’s pride and joys for her exemplary effort in helping to salvage the Creole culture through music. And when she passed away in February of 2017, Belizeans were saddened, but her memory lives on in her music that is used at cultural events and occasions that Belizeans celebrate […]
Written on August 16, 2021 | Posted in
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Currently in Belize is Holly Edgell, the daughter of the late Zee Edgell, renown for her literary works such as Beka Lamb and Time and the River among others. Holly Edgell stopped in at News Five today to talk about the re-issuing of Beka Lamb as part of a Caribbean Classics series by Hodder and […]
Written on August 12, 2021 | Posted in
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Last week craftspeople and other vendors at Altun Ha Archaeological Site were told they would have to show proof of vaccination or have their stalls closed down for this week’s “bubble tour” of cruise ship visitors. Marion Ali was at the site this morning to see what happened and if people complied. Marion Ali, […]
Written on August 11, 2021 | Posted in
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The National September Celebrations calendar of events for this year includes a new grant program for forty artists and creative workers, in line with the celebration of Belize’s fortieth anniversary of Independence. This morning, the National Institute of Culture and History introduced the initiative which provides a thousand dollars to individuals who successfully present a […]
Written on August 11, 2021 | Posted in
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According to Budhrani, any Belizean or Belizean-owned entity is eligible to participate in the grant program as there are no restrictions on age, gender, ethnicity, or any other background. Sapna Budhrani, President, NICH “Is there any restrictions? Really and truly, there is no restriction on age, gender, anything. It’s mainly a creative and innovative […]
Written on August 11, 2021 | Posted in
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At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the National Institute of Culture and History took a severe financial hit when tourism came to a screeching halt. As a statutory body, NICH is partly funded by the government. It is also funded in large from revenue collected from the many archaeological sites it manages […]
Written on August 11, 2021 | Posted in
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Emancipation Day was recognised for the first time this year as a public and bank holiday in Belize. The Ministry of Culture, through the National Institute of Culture and History, has organized a series of activities, including virtual educational events, exhibits, spoken word and drumming sessions surrounding the history of slavery and its abolition. While […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Of the many activities held so far, an ecumenical service on August first shed light on the original actors in slavery. Interestingly, the churches played a role in slavery. In that virtual service, Bishop Philip Wright of the Anglican Diocese in Belize shared those historical details and called for change. Bishop Philip Wright, President, […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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Outside of getting communities more involved, it’s about changing the “crab-in-a-barrel” mentality. Director of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research, Nigel Encalada says that it is time for all persons, including those of afro-descent, to take their place as leaders at all levels of society. Nigel Encalada, Director, Institute for Social and Cultural […]
Written on August 3, 2021 | Posted in
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For the first time, Belize will observe Emancipation Day as a public and bank holiday this year. It commemorates the day in 1838 when enslaved Africans from the English-speaking Caribbean were legally freed from forced bondage. The date has been identified as August first, but the holiday will be given on Monday this year since […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a visitor in your own country? Well one of News Five’s own reporters was chosen for Belize Tourism Board’s Belizean Traveller 2021 campaign. His area of the country was the West. In this first episode, Duane Moody takes you along for ride, giving you an […]
Written on July 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Events for the newly designated Emancipation Day holiday on August first were released today at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. Across the country in various municipalities as well as on Facebook, educational activities, exhibits, spoken word and drumming sessions on the history of slavery and its abolishment will be shared. The month-long list […]
Written on July 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Through collaboration with Total Business Solutions Limited, an online platform will be established for Belizeans to tune in to the different activities and events across the country. Kim Vasquez says that it provides an opportunity to showcase the expressive and performing arts. Kim Vasquez, Representative, ICA/Museum of Belize “We need the online platforms. We […]
Written on July 22, 2021 | Posted in
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So, as you heard just now, Cristina Coc says that tensions are brewing between the villager and the representatives for the private property owner. And now the Toledo Alcalde Association and Maya Leaders Alliance are calling on the government to intervene. They believe the implementation of the CCJ’s Consent Order 2015 would alleviate these issues […]
Written on July 16, 2021 | Posted in
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In news from the Diaspora, Belizean Americans in Los Angeles, California and a non-profit organization led by Faron Smith Junior are trying to revive Belize Fest. Due to the pandemic, the Belize Fest could not be held in 2020, but Smith Junior wants to get the ball rolling for its comeback this September. News Five’s […]
Written on July 9, 2021 | Posted in
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The filming of a film with a Belizean and American cast is taking place in San Pedro. The director is Dale Stelly, a Belizean American from Los Angeles, who is excited about directing this picture in his native country and casting a spotlight on the Belize and La Isla Bonita. Eighty percent of the suspense […]
Written on June 18, 2021 | Posted in
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We take you to Bella Vista tonight to meet a rising artist from that southern village. Like many artists he has a studio, but what is not as obvious is that this self-taught painter learned all his techniques from online classes. Now he is not only making his living from art; he is exporting it […]
Written on June 16, 2021 | Posted in
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A month before he migrates with his wife to the U.K. where she has taken up a diplomatic posting, renowned photographer and blogger Tony Rath is unveiling his new project – a photo gallery at the Pelican Beach Resort in Dangriga. A collection of some of his best work – pictures of landscapes, underwater shots […]
Written on June 10, 2021 | Posted in
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