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The Garifuna Collective is giving the world a sneak peak at the first single from their upcoming album Aban. The song called Hamala – Let Him Fly, is directed by Jeremy Christoph Lewis and gives the viewer an intimate look at Hopkins Village which inspires much of the Collective’s music. The forthcoming record marks the […]
Written on June 25, 2019 | Posted in
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Soca Dan Dada TR Shine has made it to the semi-final round of Yello International Bashment Soca Monarch Competition with his most recent track “Dip and Split.” The Belizean artist teamed up with regional award-winning music producer Kendoyll Simpson for the 2019 competition among the giants in the industry and made the cut. Of the […]
Written on June 14, 2019 | Posted in
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The 2019 Belize International Jazz Festival started on Wednesday night with a bang as the Mexican Institute in Belize City was the venue for a jam session featuring Belizean and international musicians. It’s the fifth annual festival of this kind that seeks to develop a greater appreciation for the style of music that has grown […]
Written on June 6, 2019 | Posted in
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The Garifuna Collective has kicked off its 2019 tour of Europe and North America ahead of the release their new album, Aban, which in Garifuna means one. After years of hard work and dedication, as well as a dynamite showcase at WOMEX last October in Spain, the band is heading its biggest international tour in […]
Written on June 6, 2019 | Posted in
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The opening ceremony for the 2019 National Festival of Arts was held today at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. It’s the hallmark event for expressive art lovers, especially teachers and students who worked during and even after classes to secure golden performances that will be showcased during next week. News Five’s Duane Moody […]
Written on May 24, 2019 | Posted in
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There is another fifteen thousand-dollar winner for Scratch and Win. Jennifer Franklin is from Corozal and she only just started testing her luck about two weeks ago. But on Thursday night, she purchased a two-dollar ticket and after scratching, realized that there were three fifteen thousand-dollar prizes on her ticket. Today, she arrived in Belize […]
Written on May 24, 2019 | Posted in
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Since late March, there have been many winners of the grand prizes of fifteen thousand dollars and five thousand dollars and even more winners of the smaller amounts. At our last check, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been issued to lucky winners across the country. According to Scratch and Win Director, Alex Gamero, the […]
Written on May 24, 2019 | Posted in
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The Embassy of Mexico in Belize in collaboration with the Belize Virtuosi Orchestra and the National Institute of Culture and History is putting off the third classical concert at the Mexican Institute in Belize City. Sound of the Trumpet is featuring the National Youth Orchestra of Belize, Saint John’s Junior College Treble Makers, American Trumpet […]
Written on May 23, 2019 | Posted in
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The popular cashew festival took place over the weekend attracting its own share of visitors to the village; from tourists to mothers celebrating their special day. All things cashew were available, from wines to jams to preserves and cakes. So while the festival is a celebration of the delicious cashew, the event promotes Crooked Tree […]
Written on May 13, 2019 | Posted in
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A pageant with a different mission returns this coming weekend after a three-year hiatus. Miss African Queen will be back at the Bliss where six young ladies will be competing to show off the cultural flavour of Africa. The proceeds of the pageant will be used to assist needy women and children. Here is Duane […]
Written on April 24, 2019 | Posted in
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Belizean rock band Ascenthium is hoping to follow in the footsteps of musical forerunner Verge of Umbra by participating in and winning a regional competition that will secure them a place on stage in Germany in the weeks ahead. The group has spent countless hours preparing for its chance to impress the judges in Panama […]
Written on April 23, 2019 | Posted in
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This month Great Belize Productions/Channel Five marked its twenty-seventh anniversary of broadcast. In a time honored tradition, we celebrated our milestone the way we have from the very first year to this, the twenty-seventh, with our annual Gimme Five giveaways. Every night, lucky winners said the magic words via phone to secure themselves a heap […]
Written on December 10, 2018 | Posted in
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The grand finale of a week-long of activities to celebrate twenty-seven years of Channel Five ends tonight with a bang. All week, we have treated out loyal audience to prizes and performances. But tonight, we’ll be giving away mega prizes. Aside from a list of items that come in handy for the Christmas season, a […]
Written on December 7, 2018 | Posted in
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Great Belize Production/Channel Five is celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary this year and since its inception, the company has been working with the business community to give back to our faithful viewers. Gimme Five has been a staple with thousands of Belizeans annually trying their luck to nab one of the twenty-five awesome prizes each year. […]
Written on December 6, 2018 | Posted in
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Activities are ongoing to celebrate the arrival of the Garifuna to Belizean shores. Here in Belize City, Lerisi Garifunaduau will be the venue for a mega concert on November eighteen featuring cultural artists from Belize and Honduras. This will be followed by the reenactment of the arrival leading to a procession to the Saint Martin’s […]
Written on November 16, 2018 | Posted in
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This Saturday, the Stann Creek Ecumenical High School is hosting a benefit concert in Dangriga to raise funds to build a first ever music school for the country. The music school will encompass a museum that will feature musical legends; a state-of-the-art recording studio for artists and musician to make a living off of their […]
Written on November 8, 2018 | Posted in
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The annual Belize International Film Festival opening ceremony takes place on Thursday at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City. The red carpet affair leading up to the official event commences at six p.m. and will be broadcast on this station immediately following the evening’s newscast. The festival will feature numerous films […]
Written on November 7, 2018 | Posted in
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The protection of original works by audio visual artists was the focus of a seminar on Wednesday in Belize City. The National Institute of Culture and History gathered professionals and established businesses in the industry to discuss copyright laws. Not long ago, cable providers increased fees after they were found to be in violation of […]
Written on November 1, 2018 | Posted in
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The Stella Maris School in Belize City officially opened its “Leela Vernon” music room. The school has added a music programme to its offerings after it received a number of music equipment including music sheets, saxophone, and trombone. We stopped in for the ribbon cutting at today’s event. Karima Oshon, Principal, Stella Maris School […]
Written on October 22, 2018 | Posted in
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Three Belizean artists were recognized with the first ever Artist Emeritus title in Belize. National Institute of Culture and History says that the initiative recognizes the three trailblazers for their life-long commitment and work to promote culture in Belize. Florencio Mes, Myrna Manzanares and Lord Rhaburn were honoured with plaques and a life-time monthly stipend […]
Written on October 19, 2018 | Posted in
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And to end the news tonight, we have an inspirational story about American-Belizean, eleven-year-old Max Castillo who is not letting anything stop him from receiving a proper education. For Max, who lives in Chicago, going to school can be hazardous to his health. His genetic disorders and allergies make attending middle school nearly impossible. But […]
Written on October 19, 2018 | Posted in
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The I.C.J. Song Competition is being held tonight inside the Civic Center. Music Ambassador Shyne Barrow says the event will see the participation of mostly new artists who will perform songs for and against the I.C.J. Belize-Guatemala referendum. Fifteen artists will take to the stage to compete for big cash prizes and the winner will […]
Written on October 12, 2018 | Posted in
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The Garifuna Collective is heading to Spain for the famed World Expo of Music, having secured the necessary funding. As you know, the Collective has performed on international stages, but WOMEX is a big deal. This morning, the National Institute of Culture and History announced it will be making available the remaining thirty thousand dollars […]
Written on September 27, 2018 | Posted in
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The fifth annual Soca and Culture Festival takes place on twentieth night as one of the celebration activities used to recognize Belize’s independence. Every year, it sees a line-up of Belizean and Caribbean artists perform on the stage. TR Shine, Supa G and a number of Belizean disc jockeys will join Caribbean soca sensations Patrice […]
Written on September 18, 2018 | Posted in
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Over thirteen thousands persons walked through the gates of the ITVET compound on Freetown over the weekend for the annual expo put off by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. There were the usual deals offered from cell phones to jewellery but there were also new booths that provided information on topical issues. One […]
Written on September 17, 2018 | Posted in
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