The notion of Belizean art in public places may so far be confined to roundabout sculptures in Belmopan and the western entrance to the old capital–but there is a growing movement afoot, and this morning News 5’s Janelle Chanona nearly tripped over it. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Belize City, […]
The PUP manifesto promise to build ten thousand houses is a familiar political mantra, but a less well known commitment involves the establishment of Houses of Culture in every district. With Belize City and Benque Viejo already operating, today was Orange Walk’s turn to join the cultural revolution. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Orange Walk’s House of […]
He modestly calls himself the Calypso King of the World–and there are few who would dispute his royalty. With a Trinidadian passport in the name of Slinger Francisco, the man who touched down at the P.G.I.A. today is the quintessential Caribbean entertainer. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning, popular Calypsonian “The Mighty Sparrow” and his band, […]
As part of the September celebrations, tonight photographer Noel Escalante will launch his fourth exhibition of photographs. For the past year and half Escalante has been touring the country in his spare time, taking snapshots of all he encountered. The photographer says the collection of colorful images depicts the diversity of culture in Belize. Noel […]
On Monday, Mexicans and Belizeans alike will unite to celebrate our northern neighbour’s Independence Day. In addition to the beer, tacos and mechanical rides, this year’s festivities will include the promotion of business, education and culture. Tonight at the Mexican Cultural Institute, an archaeological exhibition and conference will explore our related histories under the theme: […]
On Thursday, San Ignacio residents will bid farewell to a man who was a pillar in that community for more than sixty years. Pedro Otero Leal passed away on Sunday at the age of one hundred and one. Leal came to Belize from Mexico in the 1940’s and spent the next four decades working as […]
It may not be as radical as east meets west, but music lovers should get an earful tonight as Brukdown virtuoso Wilfred Peters and Colombian professional Lacides Romero Meza perform their version of duelling accordions. Lita Krohn, Director, House of Culture “The purpose of tonight’s concert is to continue the interest in accordion playing in […]
If you were hoping to win Wednesday night’s one hundred and ten thousand dollar Lotto jackpot, sorry, better luck next time. This afternoon, twenty-three year old Dyane Gordon of Faber’s Road Extension in Belize City picked up her big cheque from Tropical Gaming Company. The mother of one, a relative newcomer to the game, says […]
His first Belizean performance last September was cut short by a political problem at City Centre. But Tyrone Thompson is not a man easily defeated…and one year later the man who sings dancehall for Jesus is back to set things right. Janelle Chanona, Reporting If you don’t know his name, you probably know him as […]
There was a time not too long ago when if a musician wanted to take his or her music to the public, it meant travelling to Miami to cut a record. The introduction of cassette tapes and high-speed dubbing made the process cheaper and easier to accomplish locally. Today, with digital multitrack recorders and CD […]
Musicians are not the only artists whose creative juices begin to flow in September. Poet Norman Rodriguez has put together a new collection of poetry to mark Belize’s twenty-first birthday. It’s called “This Land We Love”. Norman Rodriguez, Poet “It’s actually about being a patriot and trying to encourage Belizeans to love their country the […]
Be it music, paint or wood, it’s no secret that Belize is home to some of the region’s most talented artists. Today we visited one local sculptor whose work has earned him praise ranging from curious neighbours to international collectors. Curl Gordon may live on Victoria Street, but through his ample imagination, his work embodies […]
Whether you’re a fan of dancehall or into spiritual vibes, chances are you’ve heard the music of Papa San. The artist will be performing in Belize for a second time in early September. This time around he’s calling his show “Unfinished Business” because his last act had to be cut short. But according to local […]
The Lotto jackpot had gone unclaimed since July sixth, but today one very happy couple woke up to the realisation that they were eighty-two thousand, five hundred dollars richer. The winning ticket sat for almost two months in the drawer of Gilroy Hendy. Hendy, a twenty-six year old postal worker of Central American Boulevard in […]
It is often said that local television news is all about crime, violence and traffic accidents. We won’t get into that argument right now, except to say that while the next story began with a horrible automobile mishap, it has a happier ending than most. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Four months after doctors […]
Prime Minister Said Musa returned over the weekend from St. Lucia, where CARICOM Heads of Government met at a special summit to deal with the economic crisis now threatening the region. That crisis has its roots in a drastic drop in tourist arrivals since September eleventh, the concurrent slowdown in the world economy and a […]
As part of his official tour, Premier Yu and Prime Minister Said Musa held a joint press conference this afternoon. While the occasion was used to sign several important agreements, one of the more interesting parts of the event was the handing over of a cheque to the National Garifuna Council to establish a library […]
His name is synonymous with the media, and tonight veteran broadcaster Brian Mossiah has a new job; head of the government Press Office. Forty-one year old Mossiah was picked for the job after a five month stint at Love Productions and a longer four year run as the creator and manager of the Opposition’s Wave […]
Over a month ago we reported on the arrival of a music teacher from Colombia who hoped to interest some Belizean youths in taking up an instrument that once echoed through Belize’s history. Tonight, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports that he has succeeded. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The accordion was invented in Germany and eventually made […]
It’s long been a common complaint that Belizeans have a limited number of entertainment options on a Friday night. One local group is hoping to change all that. Spearheaded by dramatist Curtis Gillett, Belizean comedians and storytellers are coming together to put on a series of shows for audiences around the country. The first production […]
During a summer when it seems like camps for children are sprouting like weeds in an empty lot, it appears to be the most ambitious effort of the season. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports on what happened when the fine arts met the deep forest. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Just over seventy boys and girls attended […]
Summer is the time when Belizeans at home and abroad like to travel. But unfortunately, the rigors of numerous delays, jam packed planes and cut rate service often make that trip a monumental hassle. So imagine how News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reacted when she met a frequent flyer who is old enough to remember the […]
He was a fixture of Belize’s tourism and maritime community for the better part of two decades. Tonight it is with regret that we report the death of Hugh Parkey. Parkey, proprietor of Hugh Parkey’s Dive Connection, died on Sunday in Cancun where he was vacationing with his wife Theresa and a number of friends. […]
Earlier this month we reported on a group of Belizean musicians travelling to Malaysia for a music festival. Today, two more departed the country for an international tour. Bredda David Obi and Peter “Poots” Flores are tonight in Costa Rica where they will link up with thirteen Central American colleagues as part of a multi-national […]
Summer is in full swing, and fortunately there is no shortage of opportunities to keep Belize City’s children entertained. In the Fort George area, one art camp, an off shoot of the Conscious Youth Development Posse, is celebrating its sixth year of operation. This morning, News 5 found classrooms at Saint Mary’s Primary alive with […]
