She auditioned on Saturday as part of the Maya Island Air KTV Caravan…and by Tuesday night she not only appeared on the show, but walked away with a slot in the semi-finals. Here’s how it went at Calypso. William Neal, KTV Host “Our winner is contestant number two, Vanya Garcia.” (Vanya sings “Hero” by Mariah […]
It might have been divine intervention or simple God given talent, but whatever the case, the winner for week seven of Karaoke Television is a Catholic priest. Father Oliver Smalls impressed the standing room only crowd–not to mention the judges–Tuesday night with his version of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”. William Neal, KTV Host […]
In another drowning incident, a Belize City woman died while in the water just off the beach on Caye Caulker. Police reports indicate that on Friday afternoon, sixty-five year old Viola Brakeman was in the water near the “split” when she appeared to be in trouble. Eyewitnesses told police she was then seen floating in […]
Week six of Karaoke Television has produced another winner. This time a man known for his fast feet has earned recognition for his golden voice. William Neal, Host, KTV “The winner for tonight is…Joseph Carr.” (Carr sings “Incomplete” by Sisqo) Carr joins Adilean Coffin, Osvaldo Perez, Rohjani Perriott, Dale Turner and Cherrymae Flowers in the […]
For over a decade Belizean movie fans suffered in silence as cable television put the big screens out of business. As of tonight, however, connoisseurs of cinema will have not one, but two theatres to choose from. Ann-Marie reports from the Newtown Barracks. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Preparations are in high gear for tonight’s opening of […]
Week five of Karaoke Television played out last night before a standing room only crowd at Club Calypso. In the end the three judges were in agreement with the sentiment of the crowd. William Neal, Host, KTV “The winner for tonight all the way from the Sugar City…is Dale Turner.” (Dale sings “Say You, Say […]
If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, this year’s auto show might be the answer. On Saturday and Sunday, Belize’s four main auto dealerships will be profiling their latest sets of wheels and accessories at the Belize Tourism Village. According to Damian Gough of the Belize Chamber of Commerce, the show is […]
Week four of Karaoke Television was another cliffhanger as only two points separated the winner from the runner up. After six stirring performances, host William Neal announced the decision of the judges. William Neal, Host, KTV “The winner for tonight is…contestant number six, Cherrymae Flowers.” (Cherrymae sings “Independent Woman” by Destiny’s Child) Cherrymae Flowers joins […]
Due to a public and bank holiday on March 11th, the next newscast will be on Tuesday, March 12th.
Last night marked just the second week of Channel 5’s Karaoke Television and already the competition is fierce. As usual, it fell to host William Neal to deliver the verdict of the judges. William Neal, Host, KTV “The winner for tonight is Osvaldo Perez.” (Osvaldo sings “La Vida es un Carnival”) Perez joins last week’s […]
Valentine’s Day might almost be over, and well if your bouquet of roses or box of chocolates got lost in the rush, don’t worry, your significant other still has time to make it up to you. One local high school teacher has published a book of love poems, and even though it’s called “Broken Hearts”, […]
Tonight, San Pedranos young and old are pulling out their paint cans, and counting their eggs as they get ready for the annual street party “Carnival”. If you don’t know what the paint and eggs are for, here’s a look at what happened to Audrey Matura in 1996 when she joined the islanders on the […]
Another subject dealt with at the CARICOM summit was the temporary closure of the Caribbean Media Corporation. That non-profit company, jointly owned by the Caribbean News Agency and Caribbean Broadcasting Union, ceased operations on January fourth. As a result, the region’s broadcasters–including Channel 5–have been deprived of virtually all of their pan Caribbean programming. But […]
With prizes running as high as a better-than-average Lotto jackpot, the promotions run by Courts are a serious matter for thousands of Belizeans. Today the latest lucky winner got a chance to add to his already formidable earnings. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The coupons worth a total of twenty-five thousand dollars were well stocked and ready […]
The technological revolution which allows well financed international pirates to bootleg CDs, video games and high priced computer software also has a more positive side, in that consumer versions of the same technology have allowed an increasing number of people to create and promote their own art. Today, a pair of aspiring Belizean musicians visited […]
We’re barely recovering from the Christmas and New Year holidays, but we thought that it’s never too early to look at the holiday schedule for the next twelve months. There are no days off until the long Baron Bliss weekend of March eleventh, which is quickly followed by Holy Week, beginning on Friday the twenty-ninth. […]
When it first appeared a year ago, the 2001 Belikin calendar became an instant collector’s item. This year’s edition is hot off the press and according to early reviews, Belize has never looked so good. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting They may not be professional models, but the group of women who posed for the Belikin 2002 […]
Also in news on the telecommunications scene, International Telecommunications, Intelco, announced on Thursday, that company chairman Glenn Godfrey has decided to sell his majority shares in the company to media giant AVANZIT TMT, based in Madrid Spain. Godfrey has also tendered his resignation as chairman and has already been replaced as chief executive officer. He […]
In our line of work, we get to tour most of Belize City on a regular basis. On a couple of those trips we’ve seen some interesting sights, not all newsworthy, but interesting nonetheless. One thing we’ve noticed lately are some creative signs at various points of the city, some hidden in people’s yards and […]
It’s been a common complaint of both the young and old that there’s nothing to do to entertain yourself in Belize. But with the arrival of the Princess Entertainment Company, we’ve had the return of the big screen and the controversial casino. Now, the company is getting ready to launch it’s latest product, bowling. News […]
It’s one of those holiday foods that when done poorly becomes the butt of endless jokes, but when a Christmas fruitcake is baked to perfection, it’s a treat that’s hard to beat. Tonight Ann-Marie thinks she found a cake that will stand the test of time. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting What started out as merely a […]
In her search for high quality locally made Christmas products, Ann-Marie today returned to familiar territory, checking out a line of foods and condiments that are as Belizean as rice and beans. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Marie Sharp’s proud products of Belize, grace many supermarket shelves both at home and abroad. And this Christmas they’re going […]
If you’re a fan of Belizean recording artist Tony Wright, you’ll be happy to hear that there will soon be a new CD to add to your collection. Earlier today the singer/ songwriter stopped by Channel 5 to give us a preview of his latest work, and as Jacqueline Woods found out, the new CD […]
Government has tried to help the local music industry by passing copyright legislation and allowing musicians to bring in their recorded CDs duty free. But now it’s time for Belizean promoters to bring the music to the public. So said, so done. Radio Announcer “Up next I have got for you a selection from his […]
It’s that time of the week when Belizeans take to thumbing through the two party newspapers. We’re sure that like us, more than a few viewers were pleasantly surprised to see that in between the political propaganda and crime news, there’s evidence of creativity…at least in the advertising. It began last week with the San […]
