It provokes images of medieval Europe, where brave knights, bishops and pawns joined forces with their stately king and powerful queen to rid the realm of its enemies. Today of course, it’s only a game… but one that requires a well focussed mind. Jacqueline Woods You rarely see adults much less children playing chess in […]
There will be a whole lot of spinning, mixing, and moving going on this Saturday night at the House of Culture as nine disc jockeys from across the country compete in the first DJ competition sponsored by Heineken beer and their agents in Belize, Karl H. Menzies Limited. According to Managing Director Kay Menzies, the […]
Earlier in the newscast we looked at an upcoming DJ competition… and while that type of music is topping the local charts, it’s not the only genre being explored by Belizean artists… as News Five’s Jacqueline Woods discovered at the Bliss. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The group has been around for only four months, but the […]
All the news coming out of San Pedro this week is not related to crime or tragic events. One of the most popular festivals of the entire year is coming up next week on La Isla Bonita… and some very bonita young women are visiting Belize to compete in La Reina de la Costa Maya […]
Hurricane Emily may have been all bluster and no breeze for Belize, but she did succeed in keeping some fancy wheels off the highway that would have been rolling towards Old Belize and the Rotary Club’s New and Antique Car show on July seventeenth. Well, the fundraiser for the Gift of Life programme has been […]
An American visitor to Belize died on Wednesday following a trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Fifty-two year old Mary Krinich had been snorkelling with a group of fellow tourists, but reported feeling sick and began vomiting. She was rushed to the San Pedro clinic, but was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was transferred […]
For students, the summer holidays are supposed to be carefree and fun, but on Wednesday a little boy was found dead in San Roman Village after apparently suffocating in a pile of sand. Corozal police say nine-year-old Onix Correa had been playing with a group of children who were digging in the sand that afternoon […]
If you’ve had a love affair with the automobile every since you were a kid, or just want to show your own kids the latest wheels, then take a ride to Old Belize this Sunday. Antique and specialty cars from all over the country will be on display to help raise funds for the Rotary […]
While most of us sought shelter from the heat this week, one group of students was willingly toughing it out in a room filled with hot stoves. But the sweat beading on their foreheads did not deter them from their goal of becoming more proficient at what they love best: cooking. News Five was invited […]
B.T.L. Park in Belize City was the venue for the latest Courts Spin to Win show. After much entertainment and fanfare, lucky customer Irma Figueroa Pleytes, whose name was drawn previously, stepped up to give the big wheel a pull. Here’s how it went. Rafael Martinez, Spin to Win Host ?Are we ready folks to […]
A large crowd gathered at the Queen Street police station this morning, but they weren’t there to wait for loved ones picked up in a base round-up. They came to get a good deal on goods confiscated during criminal investigations, but were never claimed. While most of it ran like a standard auction, there were […]
Tonight, someone you know is one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars richer… even though he or she may not even know it. The money was won in last Wednesday’s lotto draw and since then no one has come forward to claim the hefty prize. So, if you remember buying tickets for June twenty-second, you are […]
Their big Surprize draw was delayed due to inclement weather, but that did not stop the folks at Courts handing out some “good ting.” Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Today five charitable organisations received some much needed supplies from Courts Belize Limited. The donation is part of the furniture and electrical store?s tenth […]
Obituaries are a staple of any local newscast and to qualify you usually need to be reasonably famous or extremely old. The subject of our next story qualifies on both counts… and today I attended the wake. Rosella Robinson, Flowers Bank Resident ?This was a friend of the whole village, not only me. I know […]
The Ballet Art School is one of Belize’s premier dance schools, and throughout the years their recitals have always been eagerly anticipated, both for the quality of the performances and the costumes and set designs. This weekend the school will be putting on two shows. News Five spoke with Director Mamie Martinez about the programme […]
This morning Belize Telecommunications Limited launched the newest addition to its high-speed internet service: wireless access. Dubbed “Hotspots”, B.T.L. customers can now connect to the web in designated zones without the benefit of an umbilical cord. The company says the service will initially be available only at the Great House in Belize City and at […]
Tis the season for graduations, proms, and pageants. This weekend the pageant excitement takes place at the City Centre, and taking the stage are the lovely ladies of Gwen Lizarraga High School. News Five met the young women today. Shadene Ottley, Contestant ?They are going to see elegance, beauty and talent.? Patrick Jones, Reporting Eight […]
The Young Women’s Christian Association is once again getting ready to hold its annual summer swimming programme, scheduled to get underway in July. It’s just one of the many pool activities the Y.W.C.A. has planned. And as with all public service oriented programmes, the activity’s success depends on the community’s support, which is why a […]
It resulted in the loss of a man’s life on Monday morning. Today, the sliding gate at the Mahogany Street Government Complex that fell on Security Guard Calvin Neal, Sr. was being repaired. In the story we reported on Monday, the deceased’s son mentioned that it had been brought to his attention that the gate […]
A Belize City man is dead following an unusual accident this morning at a government office compound. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has more. Calvin Neal, Junior, Son of the Deceased ?Anytime you want him to work, he is the one that they go to get. And everybody was so shocked that that happened this morning […]
He’s been on the air for the last thirteen years and Cayo residents, especially children, tune in every Wednesday evening to see the Pandy Show. This weekend, the programme’s producer and host Kent Pandy wants all his fans and their friends to join him in celebrating this special milestone. On Sunday, the enterprising television personality […]
And while the children enjoyed their culture day today, last night it was the adults’ turn at the House of Culture/Government House with the second annual “Passion for Fashion” show. Not only were the traditional clothing of the three Maya groups of Belize featured, but Creole, Garifuna, Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, African, and even Mennonite costumes […]
Due to a public and bank holiday in commemoration of Commonwealth Day, there will be no newscast on Monday. The next news broadcast will be on Tuesday, May twenty-fourth.
If you love rock music, there’s a little bar in Belize City you might want to check out this Friday night. The band “Echoes” will be performing at a venue that is fast attracting young Belizean talent. News Five spoke with the manager of the Putt-Putt Bar and Grill this afternoon. Orson Elrington, Mgr., Putt-Putt […]
Last week it was the Ms. Y pageant for seenagers, and this week it’s the selection of a primary school queen. Patrick Jones had the pleasure of meeting the young contestants this afternoon. ?My name is Kira Reneau. And I am the reigning Miss Wesley Upper, and it?s time to choose my successor.? Patrick Jones, […]
