If you weren’t at Calypso last night or tuned in to Channel 5, then you missed quite a show. The standing room only crowd cheered for each of five KTV contestants, but when it was over, only one could be declared this week’s winner. Here’s how it went. Neil Hall, KTV Host “Our winner is…contestant […]
On Saturday, Courts held its third Megabucks spin. Belize City resident, Carlos Rodriguez, whose name was drawn from the barrel last week, had the opportunity to win up to five thousand dollars. However, a faulty spin gave Rodriguez two chances at the wheel. Here’s how it went. (Rodriguez spins and wins two thousand dollars) The […]
This weekend, a small army of young boys and girls will be performing a series of dances in dramatic fashion. Since January, one hundred and eight youths from San Ignacio, Belmopan, Belize and Dangriga have been rehearsing twenty different pieces in classical, modern, jazz, mime and ballet dances. The show, titled “Imagine”, will be performed […]
The best a Belizean has ever done in a major international beauty pageant was almost a quarter century ago when Sarita Acosta made the top ten in Miss Universe. But that hasn’t stopped us from trying…and trying…with the latest tactic being an early start. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Primary school and […]
The first of ten winners who will advance to the next round of our annual karaoke competition was chosen last night. Here’s how it went at Club Calypso. Neil Hall, KTV Host “Our winner is contestant number three, Vivian Jones.” (Vivian sings “I’m Alive” by Celine Dion) Jones won a hundred dollars cash and a […]
On Friday seven young ladies from Gwen Lizarraga High School will be performing to win the hearts of the audience and judges, as well as some much needed funds for their school. The Miss Gwen Liz pageant will be the first since 1995. Today News 5’s Jacqueline Woods caught up with the contestants as they […]
If you’re looking for somewhere to go this weekend, you might want to stop in at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall for the annual Belize City Garden Club Show. The two-day activity will be held under the theme: The Glory of the Garden is for Family and Friends. According to organizers, the plan is to […]
It won’t be in the next episode of “Taxi Cab Confessions”, but who knows, a trip in a Pedicab might do wonders for your soul. It’s kind of like a bike and a horse and carriage rolled into one, and while it might look funny, one Belize City entrepreneur is hoping its very appearance will […]
In recent years it seems that activities for Belizean children, while still limited, are increasing in number and relevance. Scouting has taken off, summer camps abound and the Governor General’s musical initiative has high school bands beating out nationwide. But one extra-curricular pastime, predominantly for girls, has never gone out of style. News 5’s Jacqueline […]
There’s a new Lotto winner in town and tonight he’s going home with his cheque. This afternoon, sixty-nine year old Enrique Sosa of San Andres in the Corozal District showed up at the offices of Tropical Gaming Company to claim his prize money. Sosa says he’s a first time Lotto player and bought two quick […]
It’s a drink that Belizeans have come to love, although very few are aware–or could care less–of its proud Irish heritage. And while personally I prefer Gin and tonic, yesterday News 5’s Janelle Chanona used the opportunity of St. Patrick’s Day to find out just what makes a two hundred year old drink from so […]
Hey, ladies, looking for a nice guy? Then we’ve got your ticket. On Saturday night, Mr. Nice Guy takes over the stage at the City Centre for the third year running, and as usual, the contestants promise an unforgettable show. Here’s the preview so take bets to see if you can pick the winner. Troy […]
Due to a public and bank holiday on Monday in celebration of Baron Bliss Day, the next newscast will be on Tuesday, March tenth, 2003.
It’s a new year, and–of course–that means a new promotion at Courts. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods was on hand this morning as the wheel spun for the first disbursement of… Megabucks. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Twenty-two year old Diego Villanueva had only once chance to spin the wheel and win up to five thousand dollars. Having […]
While much of the News 5 team has been on the political trail, my colleague Jacqueline Woods today had a chance to spend this sunny afternoon in a place where fun is usually the order of the day. But as the following story proves, some work was being done today in San Pedro. Jacqueline Woods, […]
It may not be as glamorous as Cannes or as intellectual as Sundance, but in a couple days time the Princess Cinema will trade in its Swarzenegger, Van Damme and Stallone for a genre of movies that could hardly be called blockbusters. It’s all in the name of…we’ll we’re not really sure, but News 5’s […]
And speaking of the Paslow building, this week demolition commenced on the remaining concrete section of the structure. Ministry of Works engineers concluded that the eighty-year-old columns and beams had been too weakened by the fire to support anything other than a single-storey building. Once the site is cleared, design work will begin on a […]
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The plethora of parties may be on hiatus for a while, but thanks to one local band, the soundtrack to your next shindig is already available. Santino’s Messengers spent the past year in the studio working on their latest compilation called “It’s Party Time”. Jacqueline Woods has the beats. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It took Santino’s […]
And while Miss Jane has some sound advice, admit it, deep down we’re all hoping for money to fall into our laps and solve all of our problems. Too bad it’s only going to happen to two of you out there. You guessed it, two lucky people have hit Thursday night’s one hundred and fifty […]
They are conceived in the mind and solemnly pledged, but New Year’s resolutions may be simple romantic notions because no one ever seems to stick to them. But every year, Belizeans join thousands around the world in making them anyway. Today, News 5’s Marion Ali took to the streets to find out what you are […]
In news from the office of the Governor General, this year seven Belizeans have been chosen to be honoured by the Queen with appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. To be an Ordinary Officer of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order, Chief Meteorologist Carlos Fuller and Chief Magistrate […]
Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, the next newscast will be on Thursday, January 2nd.
And since we’re on the subject of money, in case you hadn’t noticed, Belize’s largest Lotto jackpot in the history of the game will be drawn this Thursday. According to Tropical Gaming Company, ticket sales have escalated ever since the pot crossed the hundred thousand dollar line. And get this, today, it stands at one […]
The staff of Channel 5 takes this opportunity to wish all our viewers in Belize and abroad a happy holiday season. Please note that we will be taking a break over the Christmas and our next newscast will be on Monday, December 30.
