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On Thursday night at the Governor General’s Field in Belmopan, Rotary International hosted the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting ceremony. The five-hour event which began around six p.m. concluded around eleven p.m. and featured speeches from Acting G.G. Stuart Leslie, as well as cultural performances, local food and drinks and arts and crafts on sale. […]
Written on June 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The first-ever Belize International Music and Food Festival will be held in San Pedro and will see seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars invested into putting off the event. While the Government of Belize is being criticized about the level of investment and the exclusion of some Belizean artists, area rep and Minister of Blue […]
Written on June 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizean musician, Alexander Evans is one of ten contestants to make it to PanoGrama’s finals. Evans is currently in ninth place and made the cut into the top ten of the steel pan competition with his rendition of one of Leela Vernon’s pieces, entitled “Welcome to Belize.” Here’s the announcement of Evans’ placement, followed by […]
Written on May 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Earlier this weekend, the Cabinet announced its decision to defer any fee associated with the Trade License Bill for local entertainers while consultations continue. Cabinet says that in the interim it will conduct further consultations to develop incentives for the creative sector. Earlier this evening, we asked PM Briceño about this latest decision. Prime […]
Written on May 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Clyde’s is a Broadway play about a truck stop sandwich shop that offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a chance at redemption. The play features, among a host of incredible actors, Belizean/American actor Kara Young. She plays the role of a formerly incarnated mother Letitia (Le-ti-sha) who spent time behind bars for stealing medication for […]
Written on May 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Strong protest from the creative sector has prompted the Briceño administration to reconsider its stance on implementing a new tax regime for trade licenses. It comes hard on the heels of Monday’s House Committee meeting where various stakeholders within the artistic community shared their concerns with respect of the Trade License Bill 2022. Taking into […]
Written on May 26, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, a collection of art pieces from talented children who are living with disabilities were on display at the Fort Street Tourism Village. The items which include paintings, toys and other works were available for purchase by thousands of cruise ship tourists who disembarked and went shopping throughout the village. But the event was two-fold […]
Written on May 26, 2022 | Posted in
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This morning inside the National Assembly Building, a House Committee Meeting was convened to discuss the Trade Licensing Bill 2022, chaired by Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Development, Elvia Vega. The meeting went well into the afternoon, with presentations by several members of the entertainment industry. At the heart of the matter […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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And while those artists were in Belmopan, a room full of artists was at the Biltmore in Belize City. But, this wasn’t a consultation on the Trade License Bill. They were there to be introduced as the headlining artists for the Belize International Music and Food Festival. We will tell you more about that event […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Music and Food Festival will arguably be one of Belize’s biggest musical events to date. With a packed line up, including some of the biggest names in Soca, Dancehall, and Afrobeat, the festival promises to provide international exposure for Belizean musicians, as well as Belize’s culinary experience. The event is scheduled for the […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizean American Dorin Collins is using her story of rape, abortion, and a near death dog attack to encourage the masses. In her newly published book titled “Lost Between Two Worlds”, Collins gives readers an up-close and personal look into her teenager years in Belize when she was raped, got pregnant, and later forced by […]
Written on May 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Alexander Evans made it to the semifinals of the PanoGrama competition. Evans played a rendition of Love Nwantiti, the popular 2020 Afrobeat song by CKay. He amassed seventy-eight point three points, placing ninth in the top twenty semi-finalists. The preliminaries were aired on Sunday May eight in the United States, Canada, and countries across the […]
Written on May 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Time Fi Eat: It’s the brainchild of Carlo Habet and features Stig Da Artist in the lead role as Lex. Lex is Belize’s Hottest Musical Artist, finally getting his due after years of hard work. His big payday is doing the political rally rounds for the leading political party, as they parlay his popularity into […]
Written on May 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Well-known musical artist Alexander Evans is recognized for his talent in playing multiple instrument. In the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, PanoGrama was formed – it is a platform for pannists to compete and showcase their talents. Having enjoyed the musical display for the past two years, Evans, who studied pan at U.W.I. Trinidad, is […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The official announcement was made today at the House of Culture in Belize City – Carnival is Back! The date for the road march has been set in the schedule for the September Celebration calendar of activities. To make sure that bands get that extra boost, today the Ministry of Culture, through the National Institute […]
Written on April 26, 2022 | Posted in
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The Internet suggests that the origin of hot cross buns date back to the twelfth century, when an Anglican monk baked the buns and marked them with a cross in honor of Good Friday. And over time they gained popularity and became a huge part of the Easter weekend. This topic has become such a […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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People who are drawn to the arts are encouraged to go online to view and vote for young artists who are taking part in an online art competition called the Belize Pantheon Fantastic. The event is the brainchild of Dr. Harold Young, an attorney who wrote a theme for the competition. His story is rooted […]
Written on April 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Young says the story he wrote for the Pantheon Fantastic competition was inspired by memories of road trips with his father. He shared more of the story he crafted and said interpretation of our Sleeping Giant lore could be used by Carnival bands in September. Dr. Harold Young, organizer, Pantheon Fantastic Competition “The story […]
Written on April 8, 2022 | Posted in
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The Pantheon Fantastic awards will be given out on April twenty-second to coincide with Earth Day. Judges are looking for quality of work, creativity, and expression. A part of the competition required the artists to come up with their own narrative for their presentation. Young said he was impressed that all the artists decided to […]
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Three high school students were honored this week for their winning submissions in the U.S. Embassy’s first Black History Month poetry contest. First-place recognition went to the poem “Black Rose” by Rosa Pinelo of the St. Ignatius High School. Second and third place were awarded for “Black Excellence” by Kaysha Aranda and “This Tree” by […]
Written on April 5, 2022 | Posted in
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If you love doing make-up, on yourself and on others, or hope to pursue a career in cosmetology, the Center for Employment Training in San Ignacio has the program for you. CET is teaming up with Revolution Artistry’s Marianne Foreman, to provide certification for make-up artists. While it is being piloted in San Ignacio, there […]
Written on April 1, 2022 | Posted in
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We often hear stories of Belizeans in the Diaspora doing impressive things. Tonight we feature an actor in Hollywood who was born and raised in Belize City, before migrating to the U.S. with his family. Kareem Ferguson has not forgotten his roots, even though he has been able to establish a successful career in the […]
Written on April 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Members of the Belize Tourism Board, in partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, traveled south to Dangriga this morning where they formally launched the Garifuna Trail, a community-based tourism initiative to promote economic growth. The project will focus on bringing together all the elements of the Garifuna culture to be marketed as one, unique Belizean […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Dance shows are returning to the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. This Friday and Saturday, four resident dance companies will be creating an explosion of dance styles – cultural, folkloric, modern and classic – all in one. News Five’s Duane Moody Found out today what audience members can expect. Duane Moody, Reporting The […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Fifteen members of the National Ballet of Haiti, under the direction of Yves Penel, will give a free performance in Belize on Thursday. The group, from the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, is part of the Haitian National Theatre. According to a release from the Mexican Embassy which is hosting the group, the dancers, percussionists and singers […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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