He calls himself “Notthing Nice”, but contrary to this, Allen Martinez says he spreads positive messages in his music. The local artist came to News Five studios today to get the word out about his new CD. Martinez says he does dancehall style, but he tries to stay away from the violent content that now […]
Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize? This is the last weekend in August and there are plenty of activities to do all over, from North to South. Starting with Dangriga for this Friday night, Hamalali Radio will be having a Kareoke competition followed by a dance featuring the Punta Rebels and Chico […]
We told you on Monday night that we are home safe, that the legal detachment of Great Belize Productions/Channel Five had taken place before the G.O.B.’s nationalization of Belize Telemedia, the former parent company of this station. True to this, shareholders today began receiving by post, dividends of the entire issued share capital of Katalyst, […]
And in respect of the take over to Telemedia, G.O.B.’s apparent knee jerk reaction to concerns on how a commercial dispute precipitated its acquisition of the telephone company came in the form of a release on Wednesday. It stated that the nationalization related to telecommunications and not to power and water. But that is not […]
After a month of working with one of Belize’s best pianists, the youths who participated in the Institute of Creative Arts’ Summer Arts Institute program are ready to take center stage. Francis Reneau, a Belizean pianist, composer and teacher who currently lives in London, returns home every year to share his talents in the summer […]
You will know that there have been scheduled blackouts around the country. In July the Public Utilities Commission (P.U.C.) held a press conference regarding the loss of power supply from its main source, Comision Federal de Electricidad; its generator at West Lake Park on the Western Highway and from Hydro Maya. It all came in […]
The Belize Port Authority has been hard at work since the middle of last year to establish a draft Maritime Port Policy, which is expected to outline government’s vision for the port sector in the years to come. That draft was presented to key players in the shipping industry as well as environmentalists, trade unions, […]
While policy is on the drawing board, the Port Authority has taken a decision on numerous boat operators heading out to sea without proper licenses. And while they’re not that easy to catch in waters, the Port Authority is giving them a chance to straighten things up. From August first to October thirty-first, it is […]
It’s an advocacy group against the domestic abuse of women and the sexual exploitation of children. And after the success of the first Miss African Queen International Pageant, the Concerned Belize Women Organization is hosting the first ever Independence Day Junior pageant. The pageant, which will be held under the theme ‘Each One Reach One, […]
Chief trouble spots around the country in times of flooding will be given top priority over the coming weeks. This afternoon, the Ministry of Works assigned contracts after the Inter-American Development Fund provided funding of ten million Belize dollars under a scheme called the Immediate Response Facility. The scope of the work will be to […]
And that be told, if you are wondering about the future of Great Belize Productions/Channel Five, even before the move was taken to nationalize Telemedia, the Board of Directors met in emergency meeting and approved a dividend to Telemedia’s shareholders of the entire issued share capital of Katalyst Developments Limited, the owner of this company. […]
The Kolbe auditorium was packed with family and friends as eighty persons including prisoners and officers received certificates from the Ashcroft Rehabilitation Program. It was the completion of Kolbe’s eleventh program designed to bolster the self esteem and productivity of participants. News Five’s Duane Moody has this report. Duane Moody, Reporting They stood proud with […]
Firefighting is a job normally reserved for men, but News Five’s Jose Sanchez found out today that at least one woman in Belize City, is blazing trails in this dangerous occupation. Brianna Milligan, who comes from a military family, was one of the new recruits of the Fire Department. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The Belize National […]
There was more than just cash coming from the Belize Bank today as it held the first of three raffles under its consumer loans program. It’s the bank’s way of encouraging customers to apply for the loans, which come with customized terms to suit varied budgets. The prizes will bring home entertainment, educational assistance or […]
The children at the Dorothy Menzies Childcare Centre were the beneficiaries of a donation of canned foods today. The items came from persons who contributed to the efforts of entrepreneur, Joel “Dara” Robinson. Robinson initiated a canned food drive to help the needy and at his last concert in July at the M.C.C. tennis court, […]
Andy Palacio’s final album, Watina, has notched higher in its growing list of accolades. Amazon.com has named the compilation number one on its One Hundred Greatest World Music Albums of all time. The World Music chart refers to non-western rhythms, instruments, or melodies. ‘Greatest hits’ albums are not listed in the chart. So while Bob […]
It is one of the biggest events in the September calendar. It’s carnival…and thousands line up the streets in the old capital to view the road march of revelers. Delahnie Bain has a preview of this year’s mass bands. Delahnie Bain, Reporting The songs are on the radio, the bands are preparing and the dancing […]
Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize. This Friday night there will be another edition of French Kiss presented by Elegance. This bash will be held inside the Palm Island and will feature Belizean Movements and Tagg International. For this Friday night party, all ladies will enter free before twelve-thirty. So check it […]
There are more details that are unraveling about the fictional medical university on the internet known as Charleston College of Medicine. The address provided is Dry Street, Belmopan. News Five has been able to confirm that there is an accredited school on Dry Creek Road which is the American Global University School of Medicine which […]
But on land, the Police Department is introducing a media policy, which is restrictive of certain information to the media. The Department will now apply the Police Public Information Policy and Procedures. It is a document released by the previous Commissioner of Police, Gerald Westby but which was not fully implemented and it finds itself […]
But while the police intend to withhold certain data, the Freedom of Information Act also allows for its provision. So striking a balance is where the next challenge will lie. News Five sat down with Attorney at Law, Godfrey Smith, to find out the public’s right to information under the Act, which was passed in […]
September is only a couple weeks away and that signals the beginning of a festive month of celebrations. In case you haven’t marked your calendar, listen up because the September Celebrations Committee has officially released the schedule of events for this year and there are changes from the established venues for the events. The activities […]
We reported last night on the tragic death of a seven year old boy from the Cayo District. Dualvin Salinas, a Guatemalan national, was along with nine year old David Moltavan when he ventured into Finley Monsanto’s yard to pick up coconuts in the Hill View area of Santa Elena. While Monsanto was asleep, his […]
Last week cabinet approved changes to the traditional formatting of the September celebrations, which is, that official ceremonies for Independence Day on September twenty-first would now be held in Belmopan and not in Belize City. Well, at its regular session today Cabinet approved another change. September tenth celebrations, previously known as National Day, will revert […]
There’s another roundabout in the City. The Belize City Council, along with Saint John’s College, today proudly unveiled the newest roundabout, sponsored by the Hans Nandini Bhojwani Foundation. It sits in front of the SJC campus and according to Mayor Zenaida Moya Flowers and SJC President, Frank Garbutt, the roundabout will provide much needed relief […]
