Early Thursday morning, hundreds will be lining up at the Stella Maris school front gate for two races organized by the Special Olympics Belize. The first Fun Run race will head to Princess Margaret Drive, turn at the BTL offices into St. Thomas Street and back to Stella Maris School Front Gate for a mile […]
We reported yesterday that the London Court of International Arbitration (L.C.I.A.) Awarded Telemedia thirty-eight point five million dollars in damages because the government of Belize decided not to honor the accommodation agreement it signed with B.T.L. in 2005. To drive home the point, Telemedia explained in a release today that the Government chose not to […]
If you are looking for good family fun this weekend, then you can head to the YWCA which is hosting its annual Open House and Sports Day. The event serves as a fundraiser for the institution and promises much entertainment and family fun. Public Relations Chair for the Y, Anne-Marie Williams, stopped by our studios […]
The weekend is just getting underway and there are activities around town that provides great fun and relaxation. Safiyyah has the scoop on the upcoming events for weekend. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize? Inside the bliss tonight there will be a Lyrical Combat poetry slam. This is being held in order […]
Yesterday, Belize Electricity Limited and Telemedia issued a joint release regarding fiber optic cables that Telemedia is installing on B.E.L.’s poles between Belize City and Belmopan. The basis for the release, according to B.E.L., was to point out that short power outages during the installation process could be expected. But an editorialized item on Channel […]
Edward P. Yorke High School is soliciting assistance through a poetry competition for a student who racked up thousands of dollars in medical expenses for injuries he sustained during a traffic accident in February of this year. The student, thirteen year old Jihad Ahmad, is currently recuperating from surgeries he underwent. On Friday night at […]
Both B.E.L. and Telemedia announced today that the two utility companies are installing a Communication Cable on the one-fifteen KV Transmission Line between the old and new capitals. The fibre cable under installation is the second between Belize City and Belmopan and according to a joint release, “it provides increased resilience between these two important […]
Earlier in the newscast we reported on the new attitude at City Hall when we spoke to Mayor Zenaida Moya. At the press conference held at CITCO’s conference room, the Mayor was flanked not by councilors, but by local and foreign religious leaders. The council has been in communication with pastors from Canada for over […]
The Belize Softball Federation and fans of the sport are tonight mourning the death of Isolene Heath who passed away in the United States. Heath was a star player on the National Women’s Softball Team of Belize, known as British Honduras in 1968 and competed in the first Caribbean softball tournament. The athlete was known […]
If you have had enough of all the crime and social ills and starving for wholesome family fun, there is a show that caters to Belizeans and viewers of all ages … and you can catch it every Saturday at our Church Street Yaad or live on this station. We’re talking about Channel Five’s Hit […]
They cover a tumultuous period of our colonial days and normally we would not report on these but classified and secret documents have just been released of incidents that date back to 1967, 68 and 69. Some are by hand, others by typewriter and there are some in the form of telegrams. News Five today […]
And if you’re tired of all the news on crime, there is something positive to look forward to. At the Bliss Institute for Performing Arts this morning, a week of entertainment by the district’s youngest performers was launched. In keeping with Child Stimulation Month, which is celebrated throughout March, the third annual Preschool Festival of […]
It’s been over a month since the cane farmers’ strike ended and work recommenced in the sugar industry. Since then the core sampler has been dismantled and only the empty building remains. But for the fifteen employees who were hired to operate the machine, the effects of its removal hit home today. At around midday […]
There is no shortage of avenues for local artists to showcase their talent… and on Sunday, members of a southside community have created a musical competition that will do just that. The event is entitled the ABS Sting and will see artists convene at the basketball court on Iguana Street Extension to provide an evening […]
It’s been a short work week and with another weekend quickly upon us, it’s time to find out What’s Happening in Belize. There’s a bike rally, volleyball and softball if you’re into sports. And for those looking for something a little more formal, how about a gala at the Radisson? Safiyyah has the details. Hey […]
Owners of small businesses often want to grow their company and reduce spending. Not an easy feat, but today a program designed to streamline small and medium sized businesses was launched at the Belize Biltmore Plaza. The Inter American Investment Corporation (I.I.C.), an institution affiliated with Inter-American Development Bank, released the project named Innovative Small […]
He was born Max Alfred Elliott in 1961, but most people know the Jamaican singer and songwriter as Maxi Priest. Maxi, the King of Lover’s Rock, arrived in Belize this afternoon for a concert over the weekend. His first major album was the self-titled “Maxi Priest” from which he received an American Billboard number one […]
While the King of Lover’s Rock is in Belize, tomorrow the King of Dance Hall, Beenie Man will be arriving in the country. Known as Moses Davis to his family, the Jamaican born Rastafarian has worked with many accomplished artists in the music business such as Mya, Janet Jackson, Wyclef Jean and the Neptunes. Beenie […]
It’s our benefactor’s weekend and Safiyyah has the scoop on the events for the long weekend. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize. Well it’s a long weekend and there’s no excuse of work Monday to prevent you from taking a fun and relaxing trip. With gas down, for now, you and your […]
Today in the area of Robinson Pines in the outskirts of Belize City, a young woman was found floating in open waters approximately four to five miles off the coast. The woman has since been identified as Tracy Terry. Cops are investigating unconfirmed reports that over the weekend, Terry, who was at a party in […]
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made a high profile announcement, and after close to four months without a C.E.O, the Chamber has appointed Mrs. Celene Cleland-Gomez to fill the post effective March first. Cleland-Gomez has a long resume and has held managerial positions at Launchpad Consulting Development Consultants and the former Belize […]
It has been one year since the Doppler radar arrived in the country and today it was officially handed over to the National Met Service in Ladyville. The football shaped piece of equipment is part of twenty-eight million Belize dollar project between the European Union and four Caribbean countries to create a network that will […]
In our newscast on Tuesday, we reported that thieves broke into Money Gram’s offices, that its owners were charged late last year with money laundering and that their offices had moved to Coney Drive. We have since been informed that money laundering charges were made against a company called Money Exchange International which is only […]
It is a weekend packed with fun activities from north to south, including a pageant with a different flavour, fairs, a golden oldie to do and much more so listen up for Safiyyah’s line-up… Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize and there is plenty to do this weekend. Miss African Queen International […]
While some headed to Cuba, many more youngsters in Belize will celebrate International Children’s Day of Broadcasting with the theme “Unite for Children: Tune into Kids”. On this day the spotlight is on kids as they participate in local programming. The aim is to persuade the media to continuously provide quality programming for the youths […]
