Belize today assumed the mantle of the rotating Presidency of the National Parliaments of Central America and the Caribbean Basin. Local President of the Senate, Andrea Gill, officially took over the post from Guatemala during a ceremony this morning. The event took place at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City. It marked the […]
Words may not always capture what artists want to say. So if a picture captures a thousand words then the body captures millions. The Belize Dance Company brings life to the expressive arts. Tonight is the first of a three day concert that the dance company is performing, and the concert is being commemorated in […]
The Guatemalan claim to Belize’s territory has been on everyone’s mind and with expectations rising now that the Government has given its nod to take the matter to the International Court of Justice, there are more questions than answers. On Channel Five’s breakfast show this morning “Open Your Eyes,” which has been doing a series […]
And turning to young people, developing a creative mind is a primary goal in art. And Yaoling’s Art Studio at mile two and a half on the Northern Highway, is dedicated to this prospect. The after-school program is run by Yaoling Lee, a mother of three, and she took News Five’s Duane Moody on a […]
Earlier in the newscast we reported that S.J.C. had topped the CAPE and CSEC exams. That’s quite an academic accomplishment and to show that its students are well rounded, the institution earlier in the day, premiered an art exhibition that captures the talents of its students in the creative arts. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Art Everywhere; […]
But there is one Belizean who stands to benefit from insurers. The Caribbean Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (CARAIFA) whose members offer life insurance and financial services are in Belize on a two day conference. While in the country, the executive body will hold its quarterly meeting. But the CARAIFA foundation is not just […]
But on a positive note, on Wednesday, Belizeans will get the day off to commemorate the 1823 arrival of Garinagus to the country. In the weeks leading up to the actual day, teachers typically take the opportunity to teach their students about the various cultures in Belize. This morning approximately five hundred and sixty-three students […]
Belize is a treasure trove for professional and amateur photographers alike. What escapes our observation is focused zoomed upon with the lens of an artistic eye and snapped by visual visionaries. One such person is Richard Holder, who experienced added flair to his recent exhibition, Project Poverty. And while Holder is established in his field, […]
His paintings can be seen in many art galleries in Belize, the rest of region, U.S.A., Asia and Europe. And while he is accomplished as an artist, Michael Gordon is humble in his lifestyle and you can find him in many places downtown Belize City, looking for what next to capture on canvas. His works […]
Today was the final day of the sixth annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators… and telecommunications was the topic taking centre stage. Among the presenters this morning was Chairman of Telemedia, Dean Boyce, who spoke on achieving Universal Service. Boyce says one of the challenges towards that goal is that Belize’s population […]
The Guatemalan Cabinet has agreed to sign the special agreement to take the territorial claim to Belize to the International Court of Justice. That was the good news that Chief Negotiator Fred Martinez, brought with him this morning to a media orientation session on the issue held at the Belize City House of Culture. The […]
Before that referendum is held the government will be undertaking an educational blitz on the I.C.J. and the Guatemalan Claim. The campaign strategy was formulated by the Advisory Council on the Guatemalan Claim, chaired by Dylan Vernon and will be implemented by Bel-Caribe Communications. The countrywide campaign will last approximately seven months, will be bi-lingual, […]
Going to the I.C.J. on the other hand, will cost much more: as much as twenty million dollars. To settle that bill, G.O.B. will attempt to get financing from the U.N., but that is if the matter even reaches the Netherlands. There is no telling what will happen once it is brought up in the […]
Meanwhile, this morning the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators opened its sixth annual conference at the Princess Hotel in Belize City. Approximately a hundred utility experts and professionals are expected to attend the three-day event to hear presentations on a variety of topics. OOCUR’s Chair, Floyd Phillips, told us what they hope to achieve by […]
We have been following news about the musical icon, Byron Lee and tonight we confirm that Lee succumbed at around eleven-thirty this morning to bladder cancer at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Jamaica. Lee is recognized as the man who helped introduce an intricate form of soca music to the world and […]
He is known for his creative knack of turning a blank canvas into a work of art and today we caught up with him at the Mexican Institute of Culture. The fifty-four year old Belizean art extraordinaire, Pen Cayetano, is here from Germany where he resides, for his ninth exhibition, entitled Belize Bowl Race. Cayetano […]
Byron Lee is loved throughout the Caribbean and beyond, so news of his ill health spread like wildfire. But a report by Kaieteur News in Georgetown, Guyana late last week has perhaps strengthened the life of the soca legend and musical sensation. The news service reported that Lee, who was diagnosed two years ago with […]
An exhibit for the Day of the Dead or ‘Dia de los Muertos’, was opened today at the Belize City House of Culture. The display was organized by the Mexican Embassy in collaboration with NICH and the Museum of Belize and depicts the cultural and traditional celebration practiced by Maya/Mestizo culture. News Five spoke to […]
Since 2003, FirstCaribbean International Bank has had a yearly competition in which the public nominates citizens who go above and beyond the call of duty to be active in their community as well as positive role models. And since its sponsor is a bank, there’s a cash prize attached to the winnings. This afternoon FirstCaribbean […]
Once a five time medalist at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games, Marion Jones won the hearts of Americans and Belizeans when she concluded a victory lap with both U.S. and Belizean Flags, honouring her heritage with the jewel. The streets of Belize were lined with awe-struck children who dreamt of reaching the heights Jones […]
P.U.C. has been in the news recently over its battle with B.T.L., but tonight it is in the news for another reason. And that is because from November fifth to seventh the Public Utilities Commission will host the sixth annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR). Over a hundred utility experts are […]
And we ask tonight: What does it mean to be a Belizean? To be more specific, to what ethnic group do you belong? Chances are you will respond Creole, Garifuna, East Indian, Mestizo, Chinese, and so on but it is much more complex. To say you belong to one ethnic group, restricts and limits you […]
On November first and second, Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead, a traditional festivity that coincides with All Saints Day which symbolizes the return of the deceased to earth. As a part of that celebration, an exhibit to honour the dead is being organized by the Embassy of Mexico in collaboration with the Museum […]
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Leigh Richardson at the age of eighty-four. A patriot and journalist, Richardson died in New York City this past Monday, where he has been residing for years. Richardson made his own indelible mark in Belizean politics back in the early days of the nationalist movement […]
And in some disheartening news to report, he is well known and well loved, and for many years he was a staple on the September celebrations calendar, but tonight Byron Lee is fighting for his life. The seventy-three year old soca legend was diagnosed with stage-three bladder cancer two years ago. He has been seeking […]
