We are now halfway through the first round of Karaoke Television and last night’s competition was once again a challenge to the judges. In case you missed it, here is the moment of truth. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “The winner for tonight is Tremmett Perriott.” (Tremett sings “Lady” by Kenny Rogers) Tremett Perriott is […]
It is the latest in a not too long line of screen epics filmed on location in Belize. “After the Strom” was shot in Placencia, San Pedro and Belize City last year and makes its television debut tonight on the USA cable network. Last year around this time News 5’s Jacqueline Woods visited the set […]
When buying insurance, Belizeans now have one more company to choose from. Barbados based United Insurance Company Limited has been granted a license to operate in Belize with Belize Insurance Centre as its agent. Although the company’s launch takes place on Saturday, their community involvement began weeks ago. General Manager of Belize Insurance Centre, Cynthia […]
It may have been the closest competition yet and by the end of the night the judges had the unenviable task of choosing between six entertaining singers on this week’s edition of Karaoke TV. Host William Neal announced their decision and the winner took the mike for an encore. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “The […]
While on the subject of official statistics, Belize Electricity Limited issued a few of its own today, and while their headline was more hopeful than accurate, the company did make a valid point: that reliance on petroleum for electricity is an invitation to disaster. Quoting a recent survey carried out by CARILEC, the regional association […]
He didn’t rob a bank, but one Belize City man made off with fifty-five thousand dollars…. and the score was one hundred percent legal. The winner of the March seventh Lotto Draw, Winston Denton had no idea that the quick pick ticket he bought at Peoples Drug Store on New Road would contain the winning […]
If you’re planning to spend the holiday weekend in Belize City, then maybe the best way to start is at the Penta Kite Fest. The annual event originated in 1975 as a promotion for 7-Up, and encouraged children to make their own kites. On March ninth, the competition will once again soar high above the […]
She sang in Spanish, but danced in Creole… and her efforts made her the winner in last night’s session of Karaoke TV. Here is a clip of Rina Villanueva hearing the good news and singing an encore… with a little help from host William Neal. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “Our winner tonight is Rina […]
A freak accident in the Corozal District has claimed the life of a labourer of Concepcion Village. Reports are that fifty-two year old Jose Pineda was drinking with two friends, and in a state of intoxication fell into a well. Pineda’s wife, Forunata, told police the incident occurred on Friday around 11:00 p.m. Pineda was […]
She won the competition in an extremely close race. Ladyville’s Shermaine Jones is the second weekly champion in Channel 5’s Karaoke TV. An overflow crowd at the Bellevue and live audience at home watched six singers vie for cash and prizes and a chance to come back for the finals in May. (Shermaine Jones singing […]
After four years of song writing and studio work, Belizean Albert Gill has released his debut CD titled “Tribute to a king”. Gill, a former singer and musician with the Harmonettes Band, says the inspiration for his twelve track CD came from reggae legend, the late Bob Marley. Albert Gill, Musician “I started writing music […]
It may not rival celebrations in New Orleans or Rio, but San Pedro’s pre-Lenten carnival got underway over the weekend. The carnival parade pictured here took place on Saturday afternoon and was sponsored by the San Pedro carnival committee and San Pedro Town Board. Festivities, including the infamous painting of unwilling participants, continue through Tuesday […]
A family fun day featuring children’s games, sporting activities, information booths and a concert gets underway at the BTL Park on Sunday. The day begins with a family fun run at 8:30 from the Pallotti Junction, goes along Princess Margaret Drive and ends at the park. According to YMCA’s Executive Director Carolyn Gentle, the fun […]
One look on the crowded streets and highways is proof positive that Belize’s love affair with the automobile– particularly the pickup truck and SUV–is as hot as ever. Today News 5’s Jose Sanchez made the rounds of new car dealers for a look under the hood of the upcoming auto show. Jose Sanchez, Reporting If […]
Holy Redeemer Parish Hall comes alive Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with the biennial Miss E.P. Yorke Pageant. Seven contestants representing the four forms at the high school will compete in the talent section, evening gowns and a question and answer segment. Pageant coordinator Carmita Velasquez says the event builds school spirit. Carmita Velasquez, Pageant […]
The competition was spirited and the judging was close, but in the end a single contestant emerged victorious in last night’s debut of Karaoke Television here on Channel 5. William Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “I’ve been told the winner for tonight is Mister Joseph Carr.” (Applause) (Joseph Carr singing “My, My, My” by Johnny Gill) […]
The Young Artist Association is putting on a post Valentine show for romantic youths called “It’s All About Love.” Organiser, for the show, Neal Hall, says it’s a treat for the entire family. Neal Hall, Organiser “It’s all about love. Whether you’re in love, whether you were in love, whether your last love was a […]
The information super highway, a gateway to a sometimes chaotic world, is being offered structure in Belize. University Management Limited, an offshoot of the University of Belize, is proposing that businesses and anyone wanting to identify their website with the country, should punctuate their site with Belize’s top level domain name, .bz. Registrar for the […]
If you haven’t arranged your gift by the time you’re watching this newscast, then you’re nearly out of time. And if you have to ask “out of time for what?” then you’re really beyond help. Ann-Marie Williams explains. Ann-Marie Williams “Valentines Day is February fourteenth. History tells us we all have to be thankful for […]
The form of entertainment called karaoke has been around Belize for many years, but has never been as popular as today. Riding the crest of that wave is a new TV show. Hosted by veteran broadcaster William Neal, Channel 5’s “Karaoke TV” is looking for talent. Williams Neal, Host, Karaoke TV “Karaoke Television was really […]
From time to time we make a journalistic foray into the ever-evolving world of Belizean beauty pageants. The universe that was once confined to Queen of the Bay has in recent years expanded to Miss Belize, Miss Garifuna, Miss Pan American, Miss Rainforest, La Reina del la Costa Maya and the increasingly popular Miss Y. […]
And the week’s awards were not limited to the tourism industry. A release from the Reporter indicates that it has been selected as one of the world’s one hundred best newspapers sites on the Internet by the Times of London. The list, which appeared in the Times’ January twelfth online edition, put the Reporter in […]
It may not be as hot as “Temptation Island” but it sure promises to generate some steam of its own. “Temptress of the Nile”, an SJC sixth form pageant, takes place at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall on Saturday night at 7:30. Although the event has all the trappings of a beauty contest, co-ordinator Blaine Simmons […]
Set on romantic Ambergris Caye, it promised to be a steamy tale of lust and betrayal… and while the seven remaining episodes of “Temptation Island” will no doubt get hotter, the first show was pretty tame. Most of the premier dealt with laying out the rules of the game. From the series “Temptation Island” “These […]
It’s not every day that a Belizean gets to cross the threshold into his or her new home… but it’s a truly rare occasion when that home is a gift that comes mortgage free. Jose Sanchez, Reporting His name was drawn last Wednesday and today the lucky winner, Marcelino Salazar, came to collect the keys […]
