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Aside from being U.D.P. Leader Elect and Culture Minister, Patrick Faber is also in charge of culture. Today, he was asked about this year’s September Celebrations Septembers. According to Faber, mass gathering will not be permitted but certain events will still be held in a control manner. Patrick Faber, Minister of Culture “What we […]
Written on August 13, 2020 | Posted in
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Are you ready for some theatre filled with laughter and excitement? Well listen up cause on August seventh and eighth at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts, “Covid Chronicles” comes alive on stage. It will be two nights of nonstop comedic presentations for the entire family with well known comedians, including Dillon Jones, Bryan […]
Written on July 31, 2020 | Posted in
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In years past, the construction of carnival costumes and dance rehearsals would be in full swing at this time of the year. But the coronavirus has thrown a wrench into this year’s carnival season, which is one of the most followed events during the September celebrations. That bacchanal is normally held the second Saturday in […]
Written on June 11, 2020 | Posted in
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On Tuesday night, you heard about the financial troubles of the owners of night clubs that remain closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown. On the entertainment strip on Princess Margaret Drive, the once booming businesses are facing loss of income and possibly permanent closure. Food vending and other small businesses owned by enterprising individuals remain […]
Written on June 10, 2020 | Posted in
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This Friday at the Belize City Civic Centre, a concert for lovers takes place, featuring Jamaican artist Tarrus Riley. Today, he arrived in Belize as final preparations are being made for the event that will also feature Belizeans artists such as Denise Castillo and Kadence. News Five caught up with the Riley and his promoters […]
Written on February 12, 2020 | Posted in
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Legendary musician Calypso Rose arrived in Belize today where she will be shooting a music video for the first single from her new album, Forever Young. The lead single is a cover of the late Andy Palacio’s Watina, itself the lead single from his eponymous album released in 2007. Calypso Rose, who is working with […]
Written on February 7, 2020 | Posted in
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The national screening tour for Tecuani and Duende, Belize’s first animated movie comes to the Mexican Cultural Institute in Belize City tonight. It is one of the last stops for the tour after the first episode of the film has been across the length and breadth of the country. The film won at the Belize […]
Written on January 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The popular YouTube show “What Yuh Know” will feature Belize in one of its upcoming episodes as the twenty-year-old founder embarks on a tour to promote education through an entertainment show outside of the region. The social media icon travels around the world seeking answers to a variety of questions to expand his knowledge. Daniel […]
Written on January 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The Ahmadiyya Basketball League is hosting a basketball cup featuring local teams, as well as teams from neighbouring Mexico. The event kicks off on Friday night and will continue through to Sunday for the finals. President of the Muslim Community Naveed Mangla shares the details of the event. Naveed Mangla, President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, […]
Written on January 9, 2020 | Posted in
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Eleven performers will host an-hour-and-half show inside the Bliss tonight and another show inside the Mexican Institute on Friday night. The shows, which are being put on by Belize Virtuosi and the Belize Academy for Performing Arts, in collaboration with NICH and other partners, will pay tribute to famed Austrian musician Ludwig Van Beethoven’s. The […]
Written on January 9, 2020 | Posted in
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The children of the Saint Martin’s area of Belize City attended their anticipated annual Christmas party today. The festive event is now in its ninth year and each year it keeps growing. The kids were treated to food and plenty entertainment; the bouncy house turned out to be a huge attraction. All in all, they […]
Written on December 18, 2019 | Posted in
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This morning, the Leo Bradley Library also held a Christmas party to culminate a series of literacy programmes held throughout the course of the year. Over one hundred kids attended today’s event which featured musician Brad Pattico and Myrna Manzanares. The event was organized by Sarah Castillo, library assistant with the National Library Service. […]
Written on December 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Every year the D.F.C. spreads cheer for the Christmas season and today the Belize City branch office went to the Youth Hostel to spread some good tidings. They provided lunch and other treats for the youths. They also left books and other gifts. Reporter Andrea Polanco files the following report: Andrea Polanco, Reporting The […]
Written on December 12, 2019 | Posted in
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The children of Stella Maris School headed to the Radisson today for their anticipated Christmas Party. Every year, the Belize Bank throws a party for them to celebrate the season. And what a party it was. Spiderman and the L.O.L. rainbow character were on hand as a special treat to the group of children. Here […]
Written on December 10, 2019 | Posted in
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El Festival Del Pueblo or the people’s festival has gained momentum since it started eight years ago in San Lazaro, Orange Walk. It is the brainchild of Hugo Carrillo, a resident, who has been working towards the preservation of the Maya/Mestizo culture, including the history of his village, San Lazaro. Cultural leaders and groups from […]
Written on December 10, 2019 | Posted in
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A week of the poplar show, Gimme Five concluded on Friday night. Viewers got the opportunity to win tons of prizes as part of our twenty-eighth anniversary celebrations by simply answering their phone saying “Gimme 5”. The worthy top winner of this year’s show is from Belize City. She received that call from our studios at around […]
Written on December 9, 2019 | Posted in
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The C.E.O. in the office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Wallace, in her role as the owner of Colorblind Productions, a private company, has partnered with B.T.B. and NICH to launch a travel channel called See Belize. The event has held today in Belize City. News Five’s Isani Cayetano has a report. Isani Cayetano, […]
Written on December 6, 2019 | Posted in
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All roads lead to Sugar City on Sunday where the ninth annual Tacos Fest is set to go down at the Central Park in Orange Walk Town. Vendors from across the country are invited to participate in a culinary event that showcases the best preparation of corn and flour tortillas, freshly diced vegetables and a […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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The Belize Film Commission is officially launching the Belize International Film Market and Belize-based Studio Complex with Saba Industries. The announcement was made today, via a press release where the commission says that along with Global Commerce, Digital Entertainment and Media Divisions for the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Saba Industries, they are looking […]
Written on November 22, 2019 | Posted in
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This season’s KTV Latino champ is a familiar face from the west. After several rounds of song competition, on Monday night Desmond Berry went on to take home the title as well as ten thousand dollars in cash having been voted as the number one singing sensation of KTV Latino. Berry, a salesman from San […]
Written on November 20, 2019 | Posted in
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At the Bliss tonight, the grand finale of KTV Latino takes place at 8:30 among a host of other activities. Meanwhile the annual Nineteenth of November festivities also get underway tonight across the country, with activities being held in every municipality. Here in Belize City all roads lead to Lirisi Garifunaduo Restaurant where the celebration […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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On Sunday, the fourteenth edition of the Belize International Film Festival closed with the announcement of the winners of this year’s festival. There were a total of seven categories for which submissions were made. Among the winners were “The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies” for best feature narrative; “Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba” got […]
Written on November 11, 2019 | Posted in
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As you may know by now, last March the Department of Environment announced that a phase-out of single use plastics and styrofoam. Once that phase out is over, there will be no importation of items and if you are found with those items in your possession you can be charged. As we’ve reported over the […]
Written on November 8, 2019 | Posted in
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The Belize International Film Festival 2019 kicked off in grand fashion on Wednesday evening with the red carpet treatment. The opening night of the fourteenth edition of the festival, hosted by Kendis Gibson, saw a number of familiar and not-so-familiar faces grace the stage at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. Here’s a snapshot […]
Written on November 7, 2019 | Posted in
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The 2019 Belize International Film Festival opens tonight at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts and several pieces will be showcased at the inaugural event. Among them is My Father Belize, a short film that is written, produced and depicted by Belizeans living abroad. Kirby Garcia is an actor in that film. Kirby […]
Written on November 6, 2019 | Posted in
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