It’s the grand finale so tonight’s Duets is a show you can’t afford to miss. The top three couples will make their final appearances on stage for performances that won’t be judged but will definitely rock the Bliss auditorium. We’re spicing things up by bringing back some of the talented duos that didn’t make it […]
The weekend looks promising, according to Safiyyah. For partygoers there’s always the Palm Island Nightclub and for those who prefer to see women strutting their stuff on stage, you can head out west. Entertainment host Safiyyah has a complete itinerary of places to go and things to do all across the country. Hey I’m Safiyyah […]
The final night of competition for Duets Season Three wasn’t without its share of laughter and energy. The audience held their breath as the names of the three top duos were revealed. When the show got underway, the Sittee River duo of Ava Kelly and Patrick McPherson did their best impersonations of Mr. Peters and […]
At the Bliss Auditorium tonight, only three duos will compete in the final round of competition in Duets. Who will that be? The auditors have tabulated the results and the last three couples will be appearing on stage when the curtains are drawn. We have seen them through numerous rounds but tonight is their final […]
It’s the beginning of a holiday weekend and there’s plenty to do over the next three days. From Belize City’s exotic nightlife to a family fair and fun day in Los Lagos, this Columbus weekend promises lots of activities for the entire family. Entertainment host Safiyyah Muhammad has the scoop on all the parties going […]
There is only one more round of competition and the aspiring duos continue to charm the audience and viewers with their natural talent. On Tuesday night at the Bliss, there was a little of everything that thoroughly please everyone. The rappers opened the show with original lyrics, the Benque siblings brought energy to the stage […]
It started with fourteen duos, and they are now down to four. Tonight’s show will be the last eliminating round, which means that the remaining duos will have to be flawless to remain the top three in the finals of Duets. It’s down to the wire, and the four plan to bring down the Bliss […]
Safiyyah is back this week and she has the blotter of fun and exciting events for this weekend. From a party for the young and energetic to dancing for Latin lovers and much more happening all around the country. If you haven’t charted out your plans, listen up because this weekend it’s party time. Hey […]
The spectacular comeback of Channel Five’s reality wedding airs tonight. The wedding of Julio and Vanessa was interrupted when the groom was injured in a traffic accident in July. Vanessa remained constant at his bedside nursing Julio to recovery. Well, Julio is now back on his feet and the couple’s wedding preparations have resumed. News’ […]
The five duos did not disappoint on Tuesday night, in fact they thrilled the audience and judges to the max. There was a medley of Michael Jackson hits, drama and humor of a woman wearing the pants in married life, a sobering reality check on crime and violence and much more. The siblings from the […]
After a brief interruption due to the Independence Day celebrations, the search for the next crop of local stars will be on this Tuesday night at the Bliss. Only five couples remain in the competition in Duets and they are coming back on stage with a bang. Season Three is well underway which means that […]
The annual Expo Marketplace has returned to its original home. Thousands trekked through the gates of the new ITVET compound on Freetown Road looking for deals. The new venue attracted a larger number of Belizeans on Saturday and Sunday. There were special treats for consumers and for businesses it was a time to boost sales. […]
Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s happening Belize? This weekend marks the beginning of the end for September celebrations 2010. So if you weren’t getting into the September Spirit before this is your last chance. The Expo fair has become a huge event of the September celebrations that thousands and thousands of Belizeans look […]
The predicted rains of Tropical Storm Karl did not deter the loyal and faithful supporters of Duets. They packed the auditorium for the first round of semi-finals when the show got underway Tuesday night at the Bliss Centre. Six duos from the former two groups joined up for the first time and electrified the Bliss […]
It started out with Groups A and B, each with seven duos fighting to keep their place on the country’s biggest talent competition, Duets. Eight couples have been eliminated from the race for the ten thousand dollar grand prize and tonight the two groups will merge and the six remaining contenders will put off an […]
The streets were flooded with onlookers and revellers on Saturday afternoon as the mas bands put off a show on the main streets of the city in the carnival road march for 2010. The carnival was smaller than previous years but it is still one of the highlights of the September celebrations. And while it’s […]
One of the favourite groups in the Carnival parade is the tumblers. At the end of the parade, kids and adults are treated with performances by the youths of the city, who jump, bounce and roll on the city streets. It’s a sport that can be hazardous, but don’t tell that to the kids who […]
The performances were stunning and thrilled the audience from start to finish. Four aspiring duos in Group B of Duets stepped up their game at the Bliss stage and according to the judges, the performances were the best ever. The duos from the south relied on humorous lines to tell the history of the colony […]
Jamaican Dancehall artist, Charly Black is in the Jewel. Charlie is here to promote a concert at Club Next on Saturday. He arrived earlier today and wanted an immediate taste of local culture. But instead of food, he got a haircut at Super Cuts, a popular barbershop on Hyde’s Lane. News Five spoke with Black […]
But before the Charly Black concert, one event you can’t miss is tonight’s Duets. Four duos will take centre stage at the Bliss Auditorium when the show kicks off at nine o’clock, so get ready for the performers of Group B. The show promises to be highly competitive and thoroughly entertaining with drama, song and […]
Julio Escalante and Vanesa Ramos had their pre-marital bliss interrupted by a traffic mishap that left the groom with a fractured jaw, broken hip and dislocated shoulder. Well Julio is now recovering from a final round of surgery and after therapy he will hopefully be able to walk on his own. The couple is optimistic […]
Pre-judging of bands took place in the last two weeks, but if you follow carnival you will agree that the highlight of every band and the most intricate costumes to be designed are for the king and queen. They’re a hit in the road march, and the colourful and exotic creations compete in the Carnival […]
Tickets are already on sale but viewers are reminded that due to events in the September Celebrations calendar, Duet’s will move to Wednesday instead of its regular Tuesday schedule. The venue remains the Bliss auditorium. This Wednesday, group B’s four remaining duos will be back on stage battling for the grand prize of ten thousand […]
The Concert in the Park series is a monthly venture held by the Belize City Council in collaboration with partners such as SMART and the Belize Diabetes Association. Since September is a month of national celebrations, the concert series has been expanded to an all out block party and health fair. City Councillor Dion Leslie […]
The revelry of the senior carnival bands continued on Thursday with the second night of mas camps. The judges were out making the rounds once again and so was our News Five crew that moved to the different venues. Safiyyah Mohammed visited the Eternity Masqueraders and Jump Street bands where the music and the moves […]
