A packed house at the Bellevue and tens of thousands more at home watched the first semi-final round of Karaoke Television last night. After five stunning performances the judges selected two candidates to move on to the finals. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “The first person who will be moving on to the semi-finals is…Tremett […]
The Centre for the Development of Enterprise in Brussels, Belgium is sponsoring a regional course in Timber Drying and Kiln Operations, which is currently being held in Belize. According to Gary Alymer, head of C.D.E.’s Caribbean Regional Office, it’s an issue that affects both furniture and logging industries, and comes at a time when Belize […]
The dead body of a Norwegian man who lived and worked for many years at Ricardo’s Beach Huts on Blue Field Range was found floating in waters off the caye. Finn Lanaggas, sixty-five, went canoeing around 7:00 in the morning on May second, but never returned. The Police Maritime Wing conducted a search of the […]
The town of Dangriga is due for a major face-lift thanks to over six million dollars worth of infrastructural contracts that were signed today. The works consist largely of dredging and realigning several canals that provide drainage for the town. The contracts were signed with Mid-South Investments Limited for just under two million dollars and […]
You may not have noticed them on the grocery shelf but that staple of Belizean life, Marie Sharp’s pepper sauce, now comes in some amazing new varieties. While Sharp’s traditional habanero blends are mixed with a carrot base, the new concoction utilises orange and grapefruit pulp. The result, if you can imagine, is even more […]
It was the closest competition yet, with the top two contestants locked in a tie and the third only two points behind. When the judges finished their conference only one singer could wear last night’s karaoke crown. Here’s how it went. Williams Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “Our winner for tonight is Sheridath Williams.” Sheridath sings […]
A new justice of the Supreme Court was sworn in this morning. Christopher Blackman, a fifty-six year old Barbadian, has over thirty years experience in the legal field and has served as a senator and president of the Barbados Bar Association. Justice Blackman was sworn in this morning at a ceremony at the Supreme Court […]
When their reservation of the Belize City Centre was abruptly cancelled to make way for the installation of a refurbished basketball court, the leaders of the Holy Redeemer Credit Union had to make a last minute scramble to the less spacious confines of the S.J.C. gym. And while the new venue suffered from poor acoustics, […]
Belize Electricity Limited has completed it’s financial year and is hosting its annual general meeting tonight at the Princess Hotel. The meeting starts at seven thirty and the company’s CEO, Lynn Young, is happy to report to shareholders that B.E.L. has experienced a bright year despite the hurricane and recent blackouts. Lynn Young, CEO, B.E.L. […]
Over two hundred Lions in Belize are expected to descend on San Pedro this weekend for their twenty-fourth annual convention. According to zone chairman Dr. Chris Bennett, the three day event affords members the opportunity for training, fellowship, and to reflect on Lionism. Dr. Chris Bennett, Zone Chairman, Belize Lions “The highlight will be the […]
The competition went down to the wire and when the judges finally spoke, the ninth weekly winner in Channel 5’s Karaoke TV was chosen. Here’s how it went. Williams Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “The winner for tonight who’ll get a two hundred dollars gift certificate from Courts Belize Limited, a hundred dollars cash from Channel […]
Holy Redeemer Credit Union members who have saved regularly, borrowed wisely, and paid back promptly, stand to benefit from some surprises at tonight’s general meeting. President of H.R.C.U., Karl H. Menzies, says the fifty-seventh annual assembly begins at 7:30 at St. John’s College Gymnasium on Princess Margaret Drive. Karl H. Menzies, President, H.R.C.U. “The assets […]
If you are making plans for a short holiday in May, you are advised to check your calendar. Today Belmopan changed the date on which we will observe Commonwealth Day, traditionally celebrated on the twenty-fourth. The day off has now been moved to Monday, the twenty-first, making for a three-day weekend. Labour Day, scheduled for […]
Twenty-two year old Dalton Perez has for years collaborated with different singing groups, but now has decided to do something on his own. Perez’s solo debut album has recently been completed and he hopes that music lovers are ready for the vibes on his twelve track CD. Dalton Perez, Musician “The name of the album […]
Viewers who tuned in or caught the action in person at the Bellevue last night were treated to another session of intense competition on Karaoke television. The judging was extremely close, but in the end showmanship won out. Williams Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “Our winner for tonight, and it was again a very close decision […]
It is not unusual for citizens to call this station at all hours of the day and night to report news. Fires are the subject of many unsolicited alerts, but it’s not very often that we get a call reporting a fire… at our own building. That’s what happened this morning, but it’s not quite […]
With schools out on holiday, last night’s pre-Easter crowd at Bellevue’s King Street Station was overflowing with young students. And when the judges returned their verdict on week seven of Karaoke TV, they weren’t disappointed. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “The winner for tonight and it seems to be in agreement with the crowd, is […]
In terms of name recognition she’s probably not too far behind Marion Jones–and she’s still a teenager. Jose Sanchez reports on one of our favorite national symbols. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Back in 1983 when the Belize Zoo first opened its gates, few would have predicted that a shy newborn would one day grow up to […]
For those viewers who watch this newscast regularly, the following story needs no introduction. So let’s just cut to the cash with Jose Sanchez. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Courts Furniture and Electrical Store is no stranger to aggressive promotion, but the latest gimmick, “Catch the Cash”, is pushing the envelope as customers are given the opportunity […]
The streets of Belize City are not always a safe place, but today they were teeming with throngs of strange people, none of whom it seems, came to any harm. The reason for the invasion was a never before experienced confluence of events in the harbour: the anchoring of two cruise ships along with a […]
Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and Belize has only in recent years begun to see it’s potential. The Belize Information Technology Professionals Association was recently formed by computer experts who had worked together in 1999 on the Y2K task force. BITPA has organized a forum for tonight to […]
Six lucky Belizeans won themselves two thousand dollars each this morning as part of Courts Belize’s first Catch the Cash draw. They are Rosa Bent of Independence Village, Chiah Lin from San Ignacio, Alfonso Cierra, Orange Walk, Rosa Dardon of Roaring Creek, Valerio Pott, Corozal, and from Belize City Josephine Flores. And if you think […]
The tax reforms instituted by last two governments have resulted in a situation under which the majority of Belizean workers are spared the burden of paying income tax. But for the rest of the labour force the day of reckoning is rapidly approaching. Ann-Marie has some tips for the procrastinators. Ann Marie Williams, Reporting Monday, […]
Week six of Karaoke TV was a close contest between a number of talented singers. Here’s how the night ended. Williams Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “And the winner is Nalleli Rodas from Orange Walk, who sang “The Greatest Love of All.” (Nalleli sings an encore) The fourteen year old Rodas, a student at Muffles College […]
Last time it was the Mr. Nice Guy competition and now the same organizers have planned a pageant in which nine contestants from Gwen Liz, E.P. Yorke and YWCA will vie for the title of Miss Southside. Pageant Organizer Mark Jenkins says that the young ladies are ready for an entertaining night. Mark Jenkins, Pageant […]
