News 5’s Jacqueline Woods is just back from Battlefield Park where Coca-Cola and the Belize City Council are sponsoring a Christmas concert. Coke’s Nick Pollard explains what it’s all about. Jacqueline Woods “And folks this is where it will all be happening tonight. We’re at the Battlefield Park and of course going on right now […]
It’s that time of year when your beat up old wall calendar is about to be replaced. And for many Belizeans–especially men–the calendar of choice is the one published by Belikin Beer. So get ready guys; take your last look at Maria Jeffrey, because Kimberly Haughton is coming in January. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The young […]
Like the opening of the Christmas Kettle Campaign, it’s a story we cover every year. And why not? With good news sometimes in short supply, the Salvation Army’s ability to feed the hungry always stands out as a tale worth telling. Jacqueline Woods reports from a very crowded Holy Redeemer Parish Hall. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
It was not only the children who got their bellyful today. In fact, as News 5’s Marion Ali discovered, their grandparents received a treat that was no less satisfying. Marion Ali, Reporting for over four hundred elderly Belizeans, today’s Christmas dinner on the grounds of the Mercy Care Centre guaranteed some holiday cheer. It was […]
Two Belizean media houses received some good news this afternoon, all the way from Barbados. It was the occasion of the annual Caribbean Media Awards. News 5 was honoured with two first place stories. Reporter Jacqueline Woods and Cameraman/Editor George Tillett won in the children’s category with their story about a young AIDS victim who […]
The items in this next story are not your traditional Christmas gifts…but use of the latest computer technology does not make them any less authentically Belizean. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods takes the first of what will hopefully be many looks at what’s new in Christmas gifts. Micelle Rudon, Co owner, Genesis Arts “We try to […]
As Channel 5’s annual birthday celebration counted down to a climax on Friday night, the prize patrol was cruising the city just waiting for directions to the lucky caller’s house. But as it turned out, the grand prize winner lived too far away. Denese Welch of Belmopan won a pair of round trip tickets to […]
It’s getting to be that time of year when printers both here and abroad are busy producing their 2003 promotional calendars for dozens of Belizean clients. The problem is that more often than not these calendars are full of mistakes when it comes to the date of local holidays. In the hope of avoiding that […]
If you’re a game show fanatic, you’re going to love this. On Friday’s episode of Jeopardy an entire category will be dedicated to fun facts about Belize. Three contestants will do their best to answer the following five clues correctly: 1) Towering one hundred and thirty feet, one of the largest pyramids in Belize is […]
For a Belize City woman and her fiancé, beginning tonight, life will be a little more comfortable. Kristene Eusey, a revenue collector for City Hall, is no stranger to cash, but in Saturday’s lotto draw, the jackpot was all her own. She struck gold with the numbers 8, 19, 23, 24 and 26. Kristene Eusey, […]
Another national holiday is coming up and that means a pageant cannot be far off. Jacqueline Woods has a preview. Jacqueline Woods It’s what every pageant says…but this one really is not a popularity nor beauty contest. Rather, the Miss Garifuna Pageant is all about preserving the Garifuna Culture especially among the younger generation. Enita […]
We’re not sure why, but over the years Belize has become firmly established on the circuit of Mexican circuses. Each one claims to be the biggest and best and the latest to come to town is no exception. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting One of the biggest attractions of the King Brothers Circus of Mexico is the […]
They say laughter is the best form of medicine, and whether that is true or not, Curtis Gillett Productions has put together one show that promises to uplift your spirits. Today, Gillett stopped by News 5 to talk about the show, Laugh-O-Rama, that takes place Thursday night inside cinema one at the Princess Hotel. Curtis […]
Like the Prime Minister’s Sate of the Nation address, Belize’s school children also participate in an annual pre-independence day event. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has the story. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting This year’s version of the children’s rally leaned heavily toward entertainment provided by the students themselves. Faye Gillette, District Education Manager, Bz. Dist. “Today is […]
Due to Independence Day, the next newscast will be on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2002.
Finally, for those Belize City viewers who like a good fireworks show, don’t worry, help is on the way. In a ceremony held today the Ambassador of Taiwan confirmed that his government will be contributing twenty thousand dollars towards what promises to be a spectacular pyrotechnic show on independence eve. The display, to be provided […]
On Wednesday, The House of Culture invites you to an historical September celebration. The Ode To Independence, which is scheduled to be performed at the Princess Hotel, is a treat that Belizeans do not see everyday. According to one of the organizers, Jason Guerrero, they are encouraging the public, especially students, to attend the event. […]
If the sights and sounds of Carnival on Saturday haven’t gotten you into the celebration spirit yet, then tonight’s fire engine parade should do the trick. Starting at seven p.m. tonight a motorcade of Belize’s fire fighting trucks will weave its way through city streets. From the main fire station on Cleghorn Street, the parade […]
If you thought the carnival enthusiasts looked just a “mite” tired when they pulled into the B.T.L. Park, most of them had good reason to be. Hours before the road march, the die-harders participated in the first Belizean jouvet. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods was in the mix of rum, mud and paint. (Revellers painting each […]
On Monday, Orbelina Orallano became Courts Belize latest winner after her name was picked in the second drawing of Courts Catch the Cash promotion. On that day, Orallano instantly won five thousand dollars. This morning she returned to the store, to try to win an additional five grand. Only this time there would be some […]
The Belize Tourism Industry Association has held its annual general meeting and elected a new board of directors. Voted in as president at Saturday’s assembly was Steve Schulte of San Pedro-based Tropic Air. Joining him on the board of the private sector umbrella group are Ramon Cervantes, Lucy Fleming, Alberto Villanueva Jr., and Ida Sauceda.
With September celebrations just around the corner it’s a time when Belizean recording artists like to release their new music. True to form we were visited this week by one singer promoting a fresh CD. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Since 1996, Len Berzerk has been singing hip-hop. Today, the twenty-seven year old artist is promoting his […]
Following the crowning of its new queen on Thursday night, San Pedro’s annual Costa Maya International Festival continued over the weekend…and News 5 stayed around for the fun. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The second night of the festival included cultural performances from the five Mundo Maya countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Belize. However, it […]
It’s a party that draws revellers from as far away as Europe and as close as Belize City, with entertainment drawn from Mexico and Central America. Last night San Pedro’s annual Costa Maya Festival kicked off with the crowning of La Reina de la Costa Maya. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods had an all access pass. […]
They are well known for their participation in the Carnival Road March every September, and this year the members of Black Pearl will hit the streets once again. Determined to do so in colour and style, the group is holding a special fundraiser this Saturday night when they will crown Little Miss Black Pearl. This […]
