Afri-Kola. The name alone is intriguing enough to be displayed in a museum, but what sounds like a soft drink consumed in Nairobi or Johannesburg was actually a vital means of transport for the colony of British Honduras. Janelle Chanona has the story. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning, the Museum of Belize proudly unveiled the […]
Doing a news story on a long time colleague–who is also a business competitor–is not an easy task. The story in question focuses on Rene Villanueva, the veteran broadcaster, who today launched his new book. I received my start in broadcasting under Rene at Radio Belize and because of that relationship, was too close to […]
In today’s climate of technological piracy and entertainment overload, for a musician to succeed financially in Belize is nearly impossible … and to make your mark on the global scene is about ten thousand times more difficult. But if there’s one Belizean who has that one-in-a-million shot it’s Andy Palacio, who today launched the C.D. […]
The unions are threatening to strike, a powerful minister prepares to testify at the D.F.C. hearings, and Belizean women gather for a summit focussed on the pressing issue of domestic violence. But this afternoon the nation paused to remember a man whose influence will be felt long after those other events are forgotten. Janelle Chanona […]
Tonight we regret to report that on Thursday night well known Belizean philosopher, poet and sculptor George Seymour Gabb passed away at his home following a prolonged illness. He was seventy nine years old. Throughout his life, Gabb received numerous distinctions for the remarkable accomplishments achieved in his fifty years of dedicated service to the […]
It was commissioned by the Prime Minister to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Belize’s Independence … and for three nights in September 2006, ninety-one musicians took to the stage at the Bliss performing thirteen pieces under the guidance of composer Frankie Reneau. Tickets sold like Saturday barbeque and the mammoth project received rave reviews. But […]
On Monday night the 2007 National Secondary School Festival of Arts came to a close at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. The final presentation included some of the best performances of the past week. But as explained by the Institute of Creative Arts programme director, Leroy Green, although there were some excellent moments, […]
Miss Viola Myles, one hundred and four and still going strong. That’s right, this weekend one of our favourite centenarians will celebrate one more year of life on earth and this afternoon we joined in the birthday celebrations. Viola Myles, Turning 104 Years Old “I feel lovely.” Kendra Griffith, Reporting On Sunday, Viola Myles will […]
This weekend Dangriga, also known as the Punta capital of the country, will be the venue of a special tribute concert to local music legend, Chico Ramos. On Thursday the man himself stopped by our studios to explain that the occasion will celebrate his three decades of artistic expression. Chico Ramos, Musician “This weekend will […]
A new justice has been called to the bench of the Belize Supreme Court. He is Sir John Muria. A native of the Solomon Islands, Muria began his legal career as a barrister and solicitor in Papua New Guinea and later served as a Justice in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone before being named […]
Officially, Valentine’s Day was two days ago but don’t tell that to local concert promoters who say this weekend’s show at the Belize City Centre will be the music event of the year. What makes their line-up different from the list of international artists to visit Belize is the fact that one of the headliners […]
As News Five was covering the plane crash, an ambulance arrived at the airport carrying sixty year old Patricia Tate. Tate is the tourist whose pelvis was fractured in two places on January thirty-first after one of the tourism village’s heavy steel gates fell on the cruise ship visitor. Tate was rushed to Universal Health […]
The government today announced the appointment of a new Director of Public Prosecutions. He is attorney Lutchman Sooknandan. The only problem with the announcement is that it may be premature, as according to Sooknandan, he and the Judicial Services Commission have yet to sign his contract. Speaking to News Five this afternoon Sooknandan said that […]
It’s a high pressure post, the Director of Public Prosecutions … And for almost five years, the man in the hot seat has been Kirk Anderson. Today as Anderson prepares to leave Belize, he sat down with News Five’s Janelle Chanona to talk about the past and his future. Kirk Anderson, Director of Public Prosecutions
With less than fifteen months until Belizeans cast their ballots to choose a national government, a new Chief Elections Officer has been installed. As News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports, both the boss … and the system, have been altered. Danny Madrid, Justice of the Peace
People in the global music industry will tell you that for every overnight success there are a hundred performers who worked their way up the hard way. So it has been with the annual Brokdong competition. What started three years ago as an almost forlorn attempt to revive a forgotten musical tradition has grown into […]
Now in it’s third year, the annual Brokdong competition is already on its way to becoming a Christmas tradition. According to the President of the Institute of Creative Arts, William Neal, this weekend’s event will not only have a large number of new songs but there are also some enthusiastic new artists in the mix. […]
Having experienced the beat of Brokdong on Saturday night, why not slide into something mellow on Sunday? … like the Pallotti Music School’s Christmas Concert. First chair violinist in the Pallotti orchestra, Cindy Burgos, gave us a preview of what we should expect. Cindy Burgos, 1st chair violinist, Pallotti Orchestra
They may not always be on our minds but in times of need we are grateful that they are always on the front lines. News Five’s Kendra Griffith looks at a new exhibition at the Image Factory that spotlights the many accomplishments of the Belize Red Cross. Lily Bowman, Director General, Belize Red Cross
Whether it’s displayed at the Image Factory, Mexican Cultural Centre, Houses of Culture or other public and private venues the work of Belizean artists seems to get better and better. The latest show at the Belize City House of Culture comes just in time for Christmas. Kendra Griffith, Reporting The Island Artist Exhibition features painters […]
Christmas is the season of giving but that also means the season for buying and tonight one group of young women from the south is hoping to capitalize on all those bucks floating around town. The student members of the St. Matthews Anglican School Choir from Pomona Village have pooled resources to produce the second […]
He may have left Belize for the greener pastures of football in Costa Rica, but there is no denying that former B.P.F.L. star goaltender, Shane Orio, has reached the peak of his career. Last night Orio’s team, Puntarenas, squared off against Olimpia of Honduras for the second game of the Central American Club Championship final. […]
And while we’re on the subject of Belizeans starring abroad, viewers in the Washington D.C. area shouldn’t miss a special concert featuring Punta King Chico Ramos. The veteran rocker will be performing at the Inter-American Development Bank on New York Avenue on Friday night. The gig begins at six-thirty and tickets are free, with distribution […]
In recent years the Mennonite communities of Belize have received increased recognition as some of the nation’s most productive farmers, road builders and businessmen. But what about the women? Not to be outdone, one set of ladies has combined hard work and an artistic flare to produce a remarkable product. Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, […]
Poetry is hot in Belize with artists of varying abilities taking to the stages, airwaves and bookshelves of the nation in record numbers. One of the most ambitious efforts yet, both in terms of quality and presentation, launched this morning at the Radisson. Kendra Griffith has the story. Kendra Griffith, Reporting As of this morning, […]
