Belize City was invaded by international bikers on Saturday. The revving of the engines and the energy of the riders was felt through the principal streets of the City. Actually, the third “Meet in the Middle” event started on Thursday but it is the parade on Saturday that was a huge attraction for city folks. […]
Today, well-known activist and youth mentor Nuri Mohammed launched his book entitled “Insights Into Gang Culture in Belize” at the Leo Bradley Library. It’s a compilation of essays by Mohammed which span twenty-five years – two and a half decades in which Mohammed has played a very frontline and intimate role in youth, crime and […]
Since 2013 the Black Pearl Motorcycle Club has been coordinating the Belize Bike Rally, bringing together motorcycle aficionados from North, Central, and South America, hence the title “Meet in the Middle”. Though there are similar rallies throughout the Americas, Belize’s positioning, geography and multilingual environment offer a unique experience for visiting road warriors. Organizers for the […]
If you’re one of those movie buffs who love gritty drama with a very real twist, you may want to take a look at a hit called Time is Money. You won’t find it online to stream or download, and you won’t find it at Ron-G to buy, even in a bootleg version. That’s because […]
The ancient Maya culture thrived primarily in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. Originally considered primitive, the Mayas are now known to have had knowledge of science, art, architecture, language and mathematics that flourished in their culture. Their architectural skills are evident in the monuments dotting various parts of country. Recent discoveries have led […]
Tonight, we air the third segment of our original show, Great Belize Cooking, with Chef Sean Kuylen. In this episode Sean takes us south to Dangriga, one of his favourite spots where food is ethnic, enjoyable and authentic. He pairs up with Dangriga resident Cyril Sabal who will walk us through the history and making […]
For the first time in Belize, the three-time tango world champion dancers from South America will be performing locally. On Thursday and Friday nights at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, the Colombian Dance Group “A Puro Tango” will grace the stage with traditional and contemporary tango dances. The entire family is in for […]
Great Belize Cooking … Episode Two airs tonight at eight o’clock and you can’t afford to miss this new segment. Master chef Sean Kuylen will be featuring an all time favourite right here in the City where weekdays and on Saturdays, the aroma of the barbecue will be wafting through the streets. But before you […]
You’ve heard about the Forty-five shootout and now a battle of international disc jockeys will take place for the first time in Belize. It’s all happening this weekend at the Pick Wick Club when the four-time Grammy award winning Black Chiney from Jamaica will take on Dynamq from Africa. The promoter dropped by today to […]
On a lighter note….after a mega performance at the Festival de Cultural Caribe in Tulum, Mexico, Belizean reggae artist Ras Indio is debuting his new E.P. album entitled “One of a Kind.” It’s the first ever lover’s rock CD by Ras Indio. The album has six tracks; all except for one was produced locally. According […]
If you’re from the Ladyville community and are watching this story, then it’s likely you’re missing out on the first every Christmas Parade organized by the victory Assembly of God Church. According to reports we’re gotten it’ll be something to see, with churches and other groups joining in to bring some Christmas spirit to the […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly and across the country, Christmas concerts and parties for children are being organized by numerous organizations as well as personalities. On Saturday, the Governor General, Sir Colville Young, held his annual Christmas party for one hundred sixty children at the YWCA in Belize City. Aside from participating in great […]
But Dance X is for most people synonymous with the name Jamie Thompson. A Belizean dancer living in the U.S. and a creative arts director, Thompson recently formed his own dance company, Lyve Arts Project, and will be performing one of his original pieces in a duet on Friday night at the Bliss. Also being […]
You may recognize him as the lead singer of the local male singing group, Acafellas, when they made their debut on Season Two of Channel Five’s Entertainment Show, Superstar. Well tonight, Lincoln Jones, who also goes by the name El-Jay; is officially launching a music video for one of his new singles, Week Love. The […]
Twenty-seven year old Tyrone Linares is taking the local music scene by storm. The Jane Usher Boulevard youth is a member of the group, All God Sons and goes by the stage name T.Y. He has a new music video for his latest single entitled “Born and Grow” that is going viral on social media. […]
Later in the evening, five magicians from several countries will be performing magic at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. While it is the Eleventh Edition of INTERMAGIA, it is the first time that the group is appearing in Belize. The event which is being hosted by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Belize is […]
This past Saturday, thousands of spectators gathered along the two-mile stretch of road as the 2015 Carnival Road March got underway from Caesar Ridge Road to the B.T.L. Park on Newtown Barracks. In the end, only a total of six junior bands and six senior bands were eligible to compete this year and following several […]
In the next nine hours or so, residents from Belize City and rural Belize District will converge on the Old Capital for the annual Jouvert. It starts at four a.m., immediately after the wet fete. Revelers and spectators of the carnival road march gather at the foot of the BelCan Bridge near the SanCas Plaza […]
Tonight, there are a number of concerts in the city to bring in the Tenth of September. Top names from the Caribbean began arriving since last week. Among them is Queen of Bacchanal, Destra Garcia, who will be performing at the Carnival Overload Concert at the Hour Bar Field. The Caribbean mega soca artist touched […]
Aside from the many local artists, including Ernestine Carballo and TR Shine, who will be featured at tonight’s Carnival Overload Concert, Caribbean soca artist, Ricardo Dru, will also be a main element of the show. Dru, who is known for his popular song, Vagabond, will take the stage alongside Destra Garcia and Kes the Band […]
There was only standing room available at Roger’s Stadium on Saturday for revelers of the anticipated King and Queen Competition. After long hours of judging, the results were finally in for the winners in the senior and junior bands who had impressed a panel of international judges. Duane Moody has a report on how the […]
Mas Camps for the Carnival Road March 2015 concluded with a bang on Thursday night in Belize City. The remaining bands were visited by three of five international judges, who will determine the champ for the junior and senior divisions on September twelfth. But the winners will be announced on the thirteenth following the road […]
But the mas camps were not without incidents. On Wednesday night there were several violent fights and threats made between rivaling gangs in proximity of one particular camp. The GSU got involved and warning shots were fired in the air. The music was turned off and orders were given to members of the camp and […]
In time for the celebrations, Mister Program is releasing a new video for his new track, “Dem Shoulda Know.” The artist, who is popularly known for his hit single, “See I Rise”, reflects on his life and says that the new release is about where he wants to go and what he wants to do […]
The national celebrations wouldn’t be complete without Francis “Frankie” Reneau. He returns every year to put on a one-of-a-kind show and on Friday night at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, the acclaimed musical composer will put off a Broadway and Soul production. Musicians and artists from across the Jewel have been working with […]
