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It’s lights, camera and action tonight at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, as the eleventh annual Belize International Film Festival takes center stage. For the first time it is being held in the month of November, outside of its traditional summer placement to give it more prominence and an audience of younger film […]
Written on November 10, 2016 | Posted in
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There is a bit of sad news coming out of the Belize Zoo tonight. One of its beloved residents, Lucky Boy, has passed away. According to the zoo, the twenty-year-old Black Jaguar had been ailing for a while and there were indications of cancer growth in his intestines. But for the past two weeks Lucky […]
Written on November 4, 2016 | Posted in
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November second is observed as “Dia de Los Muertos” or the “Day of the dead” across Mexico, primarily in the central and southern parts. This celebration coincides with the Catholic holiday called All Souls and All Saints Day, but the indigenous people have combined this with their own traditional beliefs of honoring the dead. Here […]
Former President of NICH, Diane Haylock is currently doing the cocktail circuit in Taipei as Belize’s new ambassador to Taiwan. Since Haylock vacated the post she held since the first Barrow administration, Greg Vernon was named interim President. But the department is going through some major changes because there are a number of others vacant […]
Written on October 14, 2016 | Posted in
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Zelma Edgell, better known by her pen-name Zee Edgell, is in Belize to re-launch her 2007 book “Time and River”, inspired by slavery in Belize. The novel focuses on the life of a young slave who subsequently became a slave-owner who would find herself owning her family members. The story unfolds around the time of […]
Written on October 11, 2016 | Posted in
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A wide assortment of musical instruments was handed over to the National Youth Orchestra by the Korean Government this morning at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. There are steel pans, a piano and harp, but also a bassoon which will further complement the inventory of equipment. The Director of the National Orchestra says […]
Written on September 20, 2016 | Posted in
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Months of preparation gave away to the Carnival Road March 2016 this past Saturday in Belize City. The parade of the bands got off to somewhat of a slow start on Caesar Ridge Road as the rain came down with a vengeance. Still yet, thousands lined the route to view the sights and sounds and […]
Written on September 19, 2016 | Posted in
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A slightly different perspective on the Battle of St. George’s Caye was the subject of today’s annual National History Lecture in Belize City at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. A group of researchers discussed a large number of documents obtained from the Spanish archives in Seville, Spain, which by and large confirm the […]
Written on September 7, 2016 | Posted in
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Carnival 2016 is getting off to an excellent start and it all reads up to the highly anticipated road march on September seventh. The number of bands has increased this year and the costumes are looking more elaborate and glamorous. On Saturday night, the King and Queen competition took place at the Marion Jones Stadium. […]
Written on September 5, 2016 | Posted in
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This afternoon, the National Institute of Culture and History presented the winner of the theme competition for the September Celebrations with a cheque for one thousand dollars. Orange Walk teacher Argelia Mendoza Ken explains how she came up with “Sovereign and Strong – Together as One.” Argelia Mendoza Ken, Winner, September Celebrations Theme “I […]
Written on August 23, 2016 | Posted in
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Co-Chair of the National Celebrations Commission and Culture Minister Elodio Aragon Junior, like Ken, hails from Orange Walk. He told us the theme is apt for this year’s festivities. Elodio Aragon Jr., Minister of State, Culture “I think when you look at the theme, talking about sovereignty, talking about us being strong as a […]
Written on August 23, 2016 | Posted in
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An art exhibit has been launched at the Mexican Institute in Belize City. Entitled “Three Generations of Graphic Art in Yucatan,” the exhibit will showcase the work of three talented Mexican artists, depicting Mexico’s position in the global landscape of art and culture throughout the years—from the aesthetics and heritage of indigenous peoples to the […]
Written on August 19, 2016 | Posted in
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A classical concert is underway at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts as part of the Belize International Jazz Festival. That event will be followed at ten o’clock by a jam session at Spoonaz Café. Both activities round out the third night of the annual musical showcase. News Five spoke with Holly Edgell at the […]
Written on August 16, 2016 | Posted in
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Saturday informally kicked off the September Celebrations with the annual National Song Competition. The event boasted a impressive lineup of talent from across the country. With the backing of the Gilharry Seven Band, a total of eighteen artists performed before a lively audience at the Memorial Park. News Five spoke with Communications and Marketing Director […]
Written on August 15, 2016 | Posted in
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A number of archaeological sites, including Altun Ha and Lamanai, were also closed due to the severe weather system. The ancient Maya sites were largely unaffected by heavy winds; nonetheless, the Institute of Archaeology was forced to shut down tour operations at the sites because of the debris strewn across the ceremonial grounds. Isani […]
Written on August 9, 2016 | Posted in
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Emancipation Day is celebrated to mark the freeing of slaves in various former colonies of Britain. The day is celebrated in different forms and on different days. In the City today, the Belize Archives and Records Service collaborated with the Museum of Belize on an exhibition in which they provided relevant records on slavery in […]
Written on August 1, 2016 | Posted in
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Come next week, three young Belizean musicians will partake in a regional orchestra workshop in Trinidad and perform in two sold out concerts along with musical professionals in classic, pop and technical displays in that CARICOM state. It is a venture undertaken by the Belize Bank to develop a local orchestra in the next five […]
Written on July 29, 2016 | Posted in
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Another summer camp dedicated to the expressive arts concluded today in Belize City. Hosted by the Institute of Creative Arts, the participants enjoyed sessions in arts, drama, dance and music. And for those who are interested in other forms of art, they pulled out their hook and yarn for sessions on the techniques of crochet. […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Calypso Rose will be bestowed with the WOMEX 16 Artist Award in October of this year in Santiago De Compostela, Berlin. At age seventy-six, the legendary singer and composer from Trinidad and Tobago has recorded hit calypsos and has been dubbed the Grand Lady of Calypso. For half a century she has been at the […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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The Cellula Band of Panama is in the country; the band arrived late this evening and will be performing two free concerts in Orange Walk and San Ignacio. Established in 2011, the six-member band plays pop and roots reggae. The band’s visit is organized by Embassy of Panama in Belize in partnership with the Ministry […]
Written on July 22, 2016 | Posted in
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The Bahamian National Youth Choir annually partners with the Carnival Cruise Line for a tour of the region; from the Bahamas the group would board a ship and travel to the Cayman Island, Honduras and Cozumel. For the first time, the group included Belize in its tour and put off a one-hour musical showcase on […]
Written on July 21, 2016 | Posted in
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There is a craze that has taken over the world; it is “Pokémon Go.” All over, fans have become addicted to the gaming phenomenon which is played through a mobile app. Belize is no exception, and on the streets, highways, parks, roundabouts and just about everywhere, you are likely to spot fans wandering around and […]
Ballet on Ice at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts is a must-see ice skating show that will be performed by a band of Muscovite dancers visiting Belize from Russia. If you’re a fan of Swan Lake or Cinderella then you won’t want to miss the acclaimed troupe in action. They will be performing […]
Written on July 15, 2016 | Posted in
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There is good news for the tourism industry tonight. For the second year in a row, Ambergris Caye has been named Mexico and Central America’s leading Destination at the 2016 World Travel Awards. The awards ceremony took place last Friday in Lima, Peru and once again Belize has won. Dubbed the Oscars of the tourism […]
After a hiatus, this Saturday, Muffles College Auditorium in Orange Walk will come alive for the Taste of Belize event and its signature competitive culinary show. Chefs, bakers and bartenders from across the country will face off in a one-day competition to determine the best in their trade. Puga also took the opportunity to invite […]
Written on July 4, 2016 | Posted in
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