The official announcement was made today at the House of Culture in Belize City – Carnival is Back! The date for the road march has been set in the schedule for the September Celebration calendar of activities. To make sure that bands get that extra boost, today the Ministry of Culture, through the National Institute […]
Bars and Night Clubs will reopen tonight for the first time in two years. It has been a long, hard, fought battle for entertainers and club owners following the implementation of COVID-19 regulation that brought the industry to a standstill. Many of them lost their only source of economic income. Well, all of that is […]
We often hear stories of Belizeans in the Diaspora doing impressive things. Tonight we feature an actor in Hollywood who was born and raised in Belize City, before migrating to the U.S. with his family. Kareem Ferguson has not forgotten his roots, even though he has been able to establish a successful career in the […]
During the Lenten season many Belizeans look forward to their fish on Fridays. In this week’s episode of the Bright Side, I meet with two men of the sea who share their knowledge, and also made a very interesting claim during our interview. I will leave it up to viewers to decide what they make […]
Dance shows are returning to the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. This Friday and Saturday, four resident dance companies will be creating an explosion of dance styles – cultural, folkloric, modern and classic – all in one. News Five’s Duane Moody Found out today what audience members can expect. Duane Moody, Reporting The […]
Fifteen members of the National Ballet of Haiti, under the direction of Yves Penel, will give a free performance in Belize on Thursday. The group, from the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, is part of the Haitian National Theatre. According to a release from the Mexican Embassy which is hosting the group, the dancers, percussionists and singers […]
It is returning to the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts with an official opening on Friday, March eighteenth. But, Womxn in Art 22 is pooling together the works of about a hundred women whose artistic interpretations is expected to evoke a flurry of emotions. Entitled “Re-emergence: A Kaleidoscope of Creativity,” this year’s series of […]
Day four of the Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge was almost a snapshot of day one, with Team PACT dominating the event. The race started last Friday at the foot of the Hawkesworth Bridge in Santa Elena, Cayo, and travelled one hundred and seventy-five miles to the Belcan Bridge in Belize City on […]
A Belizean contestant will be featured in the forty-second season of the long-running C.B.S. show “Survivor”. Romeo Escobar is well-known in the world of pageantry for his work with the Miss Universe Belize Organization. Well, he decided to put aside the glitz and glamour to rough it out in the unforgiving wilderness of Fiji, in […]
A virtual musical tribute is being held in honor of the life of musician Edwin Sho. He dedicated most of his adult life to preserving the Maya language through Punta and Bruk Down music, up until his untimely passing earlier this week in a work site accident. To honor his legacy, the Maya Culture Belize […]
Tonight on the Bright Side, I bring you the story of a young man who is inspiring to anyone whose family has experienced loss brought about through violent crime. High school student Jaheem Velasquez is not only juggling his school responsibilities but also spending his nights carrying on the family business, a popular pizza place […]
Ahead of COP26 last year, Belize was able to submit its updated national determined contributions, as did many other countries. But to carry out projects that would reduce carbon emissions to meet the N.D.C. goals is costly. Now, Belize has been accessing climate finance for some time now which has helped with projects over the […]
It’s the month of love and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day; Un’lmtd (Unlimited) is releasing Rasta Love – a new track and music video. The Belizean artist has been doing his rounds and stopped in at News Five’s studio this morning. The video can be found on YouTube and on all social media platforms. […]
Jazz after Dark: A Valentine Special is a one hour virtual Valentine musical special that will get you in the mood for love. Anjelise, Jazz Vocalist, and her team partnered with a group of Belizean entrepreneurs to get you ready for Valentine’s Day with live jazz music and special deals on gift ideas. The show […]
Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is once again in the United States on official travel, but while Stateside he’s also making his media rounds. Earlier today, the Mesop Area Rep appeared on Wendy. The Queen of Media was absent from today’s episode but sitting in for her was fellow New York rapper Fat Joe, along with […]
When was the last time you went to the Belize Zoo? Was it when you were a child on a school trip, or more recently, on a socially distanced day out with family or friends? The Belize Zoo, now over thirty years old, is becoming more research-oriented under new leadership, and even more conscious of […]
Belizean musician, Stig Da Artist, is making big moves on the international scene, snagging features from Afro Beat sensation Davido and D.J. Khaled for his upcoming album. As we reported several weeks ago, a contract has been signed between the artist and Universal Music Group for the distribution of his records. Shyne has been instrumental […]
A three-day conservation symposium concluded today in Mountain Pine Ridge. It provided a platform for environmental N.G.O.s and public sector entities to update each other on the work that has been ongoing as a conservation community. The effects of the pandemic and climate change were among the issues discussed. There was also an opportunity to […]
History buffs may be interested in a new book published on the study of land and property in Belize. It’s called the “Origins of a Colonial Order in Belize in nineteenth and twentieth Centuries,” and it was written by Odile Hoffmann. She was the Director of the French Centre for Mexican and Central American Studies […]
Tonight, we leave you with a highlight of another Belizean talent spreading a message of positivity and peace through music. Huston “Hubee” Alvarez and his talented crew have released the visuals to the single, “Life Part 2”. The song encourages the community to invest in the youths of our nation, while encouraging them to live […]
There are many holiday events at this time of the year, but one of the most festive is the traditional Christmas luncheon at the Price Barracks. News Five’s Duane Moody joined the B.D.F soldiers today. Duane Moody, Reporting Today, senior officials of the Ministry of National Defense and National Security along with representatives from […]
The Belize Central Prison and the Wagner’s Youth Facility in Hattieville today received new basketball gear. The gifts came from the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, which has had significant levels of success in its own league championships in the pre-COVID era. News Five’s Marion Ali was on hand for the brief ceremony this morning. Marion […]
Belizean Artist “Unlmtd” (Unlimited) released a new single just in time for the holidays entitled “This Christmas.” The stunning visuals by Sheron Hope that accompany it feature the artist’s family, as well as beautiful light displays from across Belize City. The artist told News Five that the message behind the song encourages Belizeans to appreciate […]
Christmas came a few days early this year for children from Ladyville. Through a foundation out of New York, Mrs. Claus Sharmane Garcia has been out and about bringing cheer to the community. And as we found out today, over one hundred children will be receiving a gift and hampers will be distributed to families […]
Thousands of households were tuned in last week, as we celebrated our thirtieth anniversary as a television station via our annual giveaway show, Gimme Five. The final night was a blast as William Neal and I were joined by C.E.O. Marleni Cuellar, who picked the coupon for the grand prize winner. Despite answering the phone […]
