The Public Utilities Commission today hosted a regional workshop focussing on the increasingly complex role that regulatory organisations play in the Caribbean. Over twenty delegates from member countries of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators, including Belize, sat down to talk about experiences in this relatively new field and how to present themselves to their […]
Ask most famous dancers how they got their start and they’ll tell you about their childhood visits to the dance studio. And while not all the performers on the stage this weekend will become famous, all of them will benefit from the graceful skills they’ve mastered on the polished hardwood floor under the tutelage of […]
The title is both an exaggeration and understatement, but the show is a strong dose of reality. This morning I took an early tour of the latest photographic offerings on North Front Street. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting As part of the Image Factory?s tenth anniversary, the art foundation is holding a photographic exhibition titled, ?Latta Pichaz?. […]
There is a fresh collection of local music hot off the CD burner, and if you’re into reggae or dancehall, then the works of Belmopan artist Reddadan is a must for your library. After months of writing the songs and arranging the musical compositions, the album “Moving Forward” was last week released to the public. […]
When she first appeared on stage last night viewers realized that if her voice was as beautiful as her dress, then Burrel Boom’s Melonie Gillett would have no problem becoming KTV’s ninth semi-finalist. Here’s your chance to check out both, as her victory was announced by host William Neal. William Neal, Host, KTV ?Our winner […]
Today preschoolers from across the country celebrated Cultural Day as part of activities in connection with Child Stimulation Month that is observed each year in March. This afternoon the children of Morning Star Preschool invited their moms and dads to a special luncheon that had a wide variety of local dishes from various ethnic groups. […]
The art galleries at the Belize City House of Culture have featured the works of artists young and old from virtually every part of the country. And this week, the artistic talents of eight of Belize’s top women artists are on display. The featured artists include names like Rachel Heusner, Lita Krohn, Lola Delgado, Ingrid […]
We’ve heard the term “home grown” before, but it’s usually connected to the country’s agricultural activity. But in this case, the phrase refers to the home grown talents of a group of youths from the Young Gyal area of Teakettle Village who pooled together to cut a compact disc called “Get Hype Belize.” Lead singer […]
She has worked tirelessly in some of the poorest areas of the country for more than two decades with no recognition, but over the last several months the good works of Margaret Juan have brought her out of the closet. That sincere dedication to serve others has now earned her regional acclaim as Juan has […]
Art invariably means different things to different people, but an exhibition that opened today at the Belize City House of Culture asks viewers to use the portraits on display as a window into themselves. News 5’s Janelle Chanona explains. Janelle Chanona, Reporting They are the people we meet everyday: friends, family, strangers that make Belize?s […]
We first broadcast this remarkable story in September, to rave reviews. And that appreciation was apparently not misplaced. Earlier this week “The Hammock”, a short film by News 5’s Brent Toombs, received the top prize in the Made in Belize category of the Belize International Film Festival. It definitely deserves another look. (For text of […]
The men and women who work in Belize’s judicial system today took a brief timeout from their busy schedules to pay tribute to one of their colleagues who died earlier this year. Former president of the Belize Court of Appeal, Telford Georges, who died in January following a brief illness, was remembered for his work […]
His legal career has not yet reached the heights of Telford Georges and his political career just seemed to be hitting stride…but tonight it appears that highly regarded lawyer and political operative Eamon Courtenay will be pursuing neither law nor politics. Instead he has a new job description: that of international banker. A release from […]
If you’re planning to get married anytime soon, or maybe you are just toying with the idea, you might want to attend the “Wedding Expo” this weekend at the Belize Biltmore Plaza. The two-day event features everything from wedding gowns to fine wines and floral arrangements. Of course, there will be representatives from some of […]
It’s a familiar song but last night viewers of K.T.V. week six were treated to a rendition of “Greatest Love of All” of which even Whitney Houston could be proud. William Neal, Host, KTV ?And tonight?s Karaoke winner is contestant…number…five Reecie Pollard.? Final auditions for the last four weeks of K.T.V.’s first round competition will […]
Inspiration to put pen to paper or in this digital age, put fingers to the keypad, can come from a wide range of emotions: anger, fear, happiness or love. For journalist Adele Ramos, a tumultuous break-up drove her to sit down at a computer and when she got up, the core of Phases: A Love […]
Long before the advent of high calibre printing presses, cameras and computers, the art of reproducing pretty pictures had to be done by hand, using what would be considered by today’s standards, primitive tools. But the art of zincography, or engraving images onto metal sheets, then using acid to corrode untreated areas of the surface, […]
Over the years, their lifestyle has been revered and ridiculed but whether you’re down on or down with your neighbourhood Rastas, there is little argument over Bob Marley’s place in the musical and cultural history of our planet. Today, the House of Culture unveiled its latest collection featuring the legend that is Bob Marley and […]
I’ve rappelled three hundred feet down into a sinkhole, flown over land and sea in ultralight aircraft and hiked with soldiers through miles of jungle in search of marijuana plantations…all in the name of journalism. But none of those adventures could come close to the rush I experienced yesterday while covering a story in San […]
At fifty million U.S. dollars it’s cost may exceed that of all our government buildings in Belmopan…but, as we’ve all heard, it’s a new world out there and a new U.S. Embassy is not just any building. News 5’s Patrick Jones reports on this morning’s ground breaking. Patrick Jones, Reporting The new U.S. Embassy will […]
It was one of those performances that made the hair on the back of your neck stand straight up…and despite some fine performances from the other four contestants, last night’s edition of KTV belonged to a single singer. William Neal, Host, KTV ?Our winner for tonight is contestant number…three.? Angelo Fabro, age eighteen, is a […]
A new exhibition at the Image Factory in Belize City called “Belize Creative” really does show how creative our artists can be, especially when it comes to doing something new with traditional materials. News five got a preview of the show, which opens tonight. Lesley Glaspie, Master Artisan ?There is a big demand for everything […]
Three years after it opened its doors, the Museum of Belize is this week quietly celebrating its third anniversary with a “people’s display.” The exhibition includes various pieces of artefacts and historical pieces that give visitors an insight into the country’s rich heritage. News 5 was at the former prison turned museum this morning. Patrick […]
Her name may not be as easily recognized as Tanya Stephens but Teresa McCollough is no less qualified to bring a crowd alive. And that’s just what she plans to do this weekend at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. That is, if you’re into classical music. The Institute of Creative Arts in conjunction […]
Her music is thoroughly entrenched on Belizean airwaves and while it’s a pity most of the albums on the streets aren’t originals, tonight local fans are giving reggae artist Tanya Stephens a dancehall queen’s reception. Stephens arrived at the Phillip Goldson International Airport this morning and News 5 was on the tarmac. Tanya Stephens, Reggae […]
