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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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Social media has been flooded this week with memories of Laddie Gillett. One Belizean artist who is a relative of Laddie’s decided to turn his own memories into lyrics. This morning on Channel Five’s Open Your Eyes, musicians Stig da Artist and Kylon Eiley performed a song entitled, “Don’t Shoot, I’m Just a Youth.” Here […]
Written on July 23, 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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Isani Cayetano, Reporting The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to rethink the way in which we go about our daily lives. In the hospitality industry, the strictures that come along with the many regulatory adjustments, where restaurants and bars are concerned, have prompted business owners to return to the drawing board. News Five’s […]
Written on July 15, 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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A twenty-four-year-old Corozal resident is on a journey of his lifetime to represent Belize on the World of Dance stage. If you are a fan of this performing art, you would know that dancers from across the world converge to compete against the best of the best in individual, duo and group presentations. There are […]
Written on July 2, 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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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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Usually this would be the time of year when Belizean artists are on stage showing off their talents. But this year, as with so many things, even dance recitals have to be virtual. This Saturday, Modern Dance Movement is holding their show on YouTube with featured choreographer, Sistie Fairweather Harmes. “Sistie,” as she is fondly […]
Written on May 7, 2021 | Posted in
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Valentine’s Day may be a few weeks behind us but it isn’t stopping well-known Belizean musician Stig Da Artist from releasing a new music video that’s all about love. Shot in Placencia and Moho Caye, the visual treatment accompanies a song that is being released on Wednesday on an E.P. he calls Isolation 2. The […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Are you tired of being locked up at home cooking or eating take-out food? Well, some stakeholders in the food industry in Belize City have made huge investments to give you and the entire family an amazing al fresco dining experience. News Five’s Duane Moody went restaurant hopping today. Duane Moody, Reporting The entertainment/nightlife […]
Written on February 19, 2021 | Posted in
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He was born Ivor Ventura, but over the past two years, Belizean punta rap artist Derz McVey has been taking the music scene by storm. Due to the pandemic, however, McVey had to get creative with launching his music so he registered with an international association. He has been collecting royalties on his music, which […]
Written on February 18, 2021 | Posted in
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The dragon dance is among the many activities done annually to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Belize, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festive occasion has gone virtual. Every year, across the city, you would at some point witness the spectacle as the performing team stopped in at Chinese businesses. This year is […]
Written on February 12, 2021 | Posted in
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The Super Furia Band is celebrating a major milestone in its history – thirty-five years in existence! The family band of Orange Walk also welcomed their anniversary with an award – a proclamation from the Governor-General of Belize. To celebrate the band’s thirty-fifth anniversary, they are hosting a free virtual show on Sunday at five […]
Written on February 11, 2021 | Posted in
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The Christmas holiday has always been a time when family and friends get together to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the season to be merry. But 2020 has proven to be a difficult year for many and with the COVID-19 pandemic raging on, social gatherings have been made contrary to the COVID-19 regulations. But while […]
Written on December 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The Belize Music Agency is switching its entire music operation to an online platform but for it do to so it needed funding. C.E.O. James Sanker looked to the Caribbean Development Bank given the continuous financial hardships brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sanker applied for a grant and was successful in obtaining twelve thousand […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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One of the Belize Music Agency’s first online events will be the annual Brukdown Festival scheduled to take place on Sunday, December twentieth. Sanker says that lovers of brukdown music can expect to enjoy the music on the online platform. James Sanker, C.E.O., Belize Music Agency “We have most of the songs on there, […]
Written on December 15, 2020 | Posted in
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Since the beginning of this week, Belizeans who participate in the artistic expression of dance have been engaged in various virtual dance workshops from their homes as Kongo Dance Belize is pushing full steam ahead with its mission. Its cofounders, Karen Vernon and Jamie Thompson, spearheaded Dance X, which would have been celebrating a decade […]
Written on November 27, 2020 | Posted in
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When he burst onto the local entertainment scene a few years ago, he was considered the next big thing in music. But his career didn’t quite take off as his hit single, ‘See I Rise.’ It wasn’t for lack of trying or talent, but more so the lack of support and infrastructure in place to […]
Written on October 2, 2020 | Posted in
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the social distancing regulations in place, the traditional market expo of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry that takes place part of the September Celebrations will not take place. As you know, the expo attracts thousands upon thousands of persons looking for deals. And while the event won’t […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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The Sir Barry’s Belikin Bash is on. Those faithful patrons of the three-day event are getting ready for the first of its kind virtual experience. You heard right – Bowen and Bowen has gotten creative and is putting the final touches to what is expected to give you that authentic experience that you would have […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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If you are looking for something to do with the family in the safety of your homes, the founders of the Comedy Belize want you to join them for a comedy show for the whole family. Today we spoke with co-founder Delroy Fairweather who shares that they have a special comedy show coming up on […]
Written on September 15, 2020 | Posted in
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We all know that tourism has taken a nose-dive; the P.G.I.A. remains closed for another three weeks and international visitors have kept away due to the corona virus. Tour operators have taken a massive hit in their bottom line and some have had to explore new ways of staying in the business. Now the wonders […]
Written on September 11, 2020 | Posted in
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The Battle of St. George’s Caye this year did not have the traditional merrymaking and the vibe of the street parade. For the first time in two hundred and twenty-two years, the event was celebrated virtually on Thursday morning. With the number of COVID-19 cases still on the rise in Belize, the traditional Tenth of […]
Written on September 11, 2020 | Posted in
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This year’s national celebrations will be held virtually due to the COVID pandemic and the fact that gatherings are limited to ten persons. On Wednesday night, the Ninth Night Virtual Bram will be held. The virtual event starts at nine o’clock in the night and will feature an array of performances from Belizean artists and […]
Written on September 8, 2020 | Posted in
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