And while the veterans of the Belizean musical scene are fighting to defend their territory, some young up and coming Belizean performers are also presenting a unified front on Tenth night. Rock bands Echoes, Aquarius, and Zyro Dcplyn, and a number of special surprise performers will be putting on a “Unity Concert” at the Putt […]
A jewellery shop owner from San Ignacio is much richer tonight. Juanita Carmita Pinelo won Wednesday night’s Lotto jackpot of one hundred and two thousand, five hundred dollars by selecting the same numbers she has played for the past four years: 1-9-15-19 and 24. Why was she so sure these would be her lucky numbers? […]
This is only the second Kriol Festival, but from the heavy turnout today at the Belize City House of Culture, it’s clear this event is quickly becoming a favourite on the September Celebrations Calendar. And true to the theme of “Wan, Wan okro full baaskit” the very best in Kriol food, music, language, and cultural […]
With little money but plenty of spirit for the big day, Carnival groups are once again racing against the clock to get ready. William Neal visited some of the Mas Camps last night to see what is different this year. William Neal, Reporting Mas camp rounds by the media are designed to boost the morale […]
High on the success of recent reggae concerts, this Friday the Belize City Centre will be the venue of choice as an all-star line up takes centre stage. News Five was part of the welcoming committee in Ladyville this afternoon. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning three world-renowned reggae artists: Lady Saw, Half Pint, and General […]
Their acts of patriotism have earned them the title of national heroes and a permanent place in the history books. But one local artist has embarked on an ambitious crusade to create bigger than life reminders of the contributions of Belizeans who have altered the course of Belize’s destiny: George Price, Philip Goldson, Antonio Soberanis, […]
While most people are focused on the September Celebrations, the promoters of the Belize Entertainment Awards Show are already taking nominations for their event in December. According Global Productions, the second awards show to honour local artists will be bigger and better than the first with all the nominees treated to a red carpet entrance. […]
Two well known organisations are today celebrating ten years of promoting the arts in Belize. This morning News Five spoke with the founders of the Image Factory and Stonetree Records to find out what they have accomplished and what are their plans for the future. Yasser Musa, Director, Image Factory “We have surpassed what we […]
Poetry, it’s taken on new meaning in Belize City as enthusiasts have descended on a local nightspot to express their innermost feelings through the spoken word. Born out of this growing pool of talent, the Belizean Poets Group is holding the first ever Belizean Poets Contest, scheduled to take place at the Lyrical Lounge in […]
Meanwhile, tonight, another accident victim continues her long walk to recovery from injuries inflicted by a hit and run driver. On July third, seven-year-old Skylar Sanchez suffered severe head and body injuries when she was struck from behind by a pick-up truck on the Western Highway, near Hattieville Village. For three weeks, the brave little […]
Belize’s premier pianist, Frankie Reneau, is back for what is becoming his annual workshop with young piano students. Reneau will give two master classes at the Bliss Centre for Performing Arts on August twenty-ninth and thirtieth at six-thirty. Any piano student wishing to participate is asked to submit his or her name to the Bliss […]
Assistant Superintendent of Police Edward Broaster is a cop well known as an aggressive crime buster, not to mention budding poet. Well, as of tonight, he wears a third cap: that of philanthropist. Broaster earned that title by returning from Los Angeles, California, with a shipment of fifteen new bikes for the Police Department’s new […]
There may be controversy about the circumstances of his death, but there is no doubt that twenty-two year old Eder Alamilla died with a future of artistic achievement ahead of him. A month-long exhibition of Alamilla’s work is about to open in Belize City and this morning Jacqueline Woods got a preview. Lisel Alamilla, Sister […]
It may still be several weeks away, but the Kriol Council is now extending an open invitation to anyone who would like to be a part of this year’s Kriol Festival. According to National Kriol Council President Myrna Manzanares, the festival is especially for those who may believe that the Kriol “noh gat no kulcha.” […]
He is known as the snakeman, but it was not one of his reptilian friends that sent fifty-nine year old Reynaldo Smith to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Instead, a huge swarm of angry bees viciously attacked the popular character around four-thirty on Thursday evening as he was trimming a plum tree situated in the […]
A summer camp dedicated to the memory of a young Belizean artist wound up this morning at the House of Culture. And although the arts and crafts classes may be over, from the enthusiasm of the kids, their parents, and the organizers, it is very likely the Eder Alamilla Art Camp will become an annual […]
Before the arrival of cruise ships or luxury eco-lodges, scuba divers from all over the world knew about the wonders of Belize’s Barrier Reef. For many diving enthusiasts, Belize’s Blue Hole was a dream dive. Now, Belizean dive masters are realizing their own dreams of taking their place among the world’s top professionals. John Searle, […]
They are among the most popular performers in the highly competitive world of Punta Rock… and tonight they’re releasing a new C.D. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Keep It Alive is the latest release from Lloyd and Reckless, former members of the Punta Rebels band. It took these two dynamic Punta Rockers six months to put together […]
And while children happily practiced for Little Miss Lake I this afternoon, on the other side of town, other Belizean kids were also capturing the spotlight. The theme for this year’s amateur photography contest, sponsored by the House of Culture, was “Smile Belize.” But perhaps no one expected that all the smiles that most impressed […]
When Belize City hosts a visiting musical star, chances are it’s a dancehall artist from Jamaica. Well, this weekend the old capital goes Latin. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It is the second time that thirty-nine year old Rossy War, the well-known South American singing sensation, has been to the country, but it is the first time […]
For many troubled Belizean young people the Youth Hostel is either the place where you get your life back together or a brief interlude between primary school and prison. Today I visited the facility near Gracie Rock Village to observe one friendly competition that will hopefully help set the kids on the right path. Jacqueline […]
Sunday at B.T.L. Park had a special attraction this weekend in the form of the Courts Spin to Win draw. The woman with her hand on the wheel was Jacqueline Noralez of Maskall Village. Here’s how it went. Raphael Martinez, Draw Host ?People are we ready to Spin to Win? Alright Jacqueline, spin that wheel.? […]
Since it was announced one month ago that someone had won the one hundred and fifteen thousand dollar lotto draw on June twenty-second, but no one showed up to claim the prize, the staff of the Tropical Gaming Company were harassed on a daily basis to produce a winner. So today when that long-awaited lucky […]
If you’re a parent who is growing tired of the sound of the television blaring all day, you now have a chance to exchange that audio for something more original: drumming. Those same kids who love to bang pots and pans together and can’t resist beating their hands against every table or wall they pass, […]
The Institute of Creative Arts has another activity on at the Bliss for the next two weeks: an art camp for children and teens. The programme is a collaboration between ICA and the family of a young Belizean artist who died earlier this year, Eder Alamilla. Tania Alamilla Mahler, Art Class Instructor ?I am doing […]
