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If Belize is getting tired of seeing the best entertainers in the Caribbean, performing somewhat past their pinnacle of popularity, you’d never know it by the welcome they received at the airport. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting One of Jamaica’s multi-talented singers, songwriters, producers and composers, Lloyd Lovindeer touched down at the Philip Goldson International Airport this […]
Written on February 12, 2002 | Posted in
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Brother David Obi and Mohobob Flores, two of Belize’s master musicians, have been invited to become members of the first Central American Orchestra. The band, which is intended to become a permanent group, will be directed by Manuel Obregon, a well known composer and pianist from Costa Rica. According to Music Co-ordinator at the House […]
Written on February 11, 2002 | Posted in
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A hundred years from now when historians of the future evaluate the performance of the government led by Prime Minister Said Musa, chances are they will not dwell on the ten thousand houses, fifteen thousand jobs, rise in crime or fall of foreign exchange. Instead they will focus on an achievement, though seemingly minor at […]
Written on February 6, 2002 | Posted in
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“Nothing fancy, just the best.” It’s the slogan of a Belize City meat shop, but could also apply to an artist now exhibiting at the Commercial Centre. This morning News 5’s Jacqueline Woods had a look. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Thirty-seven year old Eduardo “Papo” Alamilla is considered the pride of San Pedro. The artist who […]
Written on February 5, 2002 | Posted in
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Belize’s interaction with the Caribbean this week is not confined to the meetings at the Princess Hotel. In Trinidad and Tobago Belize’s Chief Elections Officer, Myrtle Palacio was today sworn in as member of a five-person commission appointed by that country’s president to inquire into the performance of T and T’s Elections and Boundaries Commission. […]
Written on February 4, 2002 | Posted in
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With cable television blaring from even the poorest homes and attractions like the cinema, bowling and casino gambling drawing the attention of the higher rollers, live theatre in Belize is not exactly enjoying a golden age. But if the excitement exhibited at the Bliss Institute this morning is any indication…things may be changing. Jacqueline Woods, […]
Written on January 24, 2002 | Posted in
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While Belize is known for its distinctly colonial architecture, in the rest of Central America, much different but no less beautiful, structural styles dominate the cityscapes. Today News 5’s Jacqueline Woods got a sneak peak at an exhibit that will focus on one type of architecture that’s very popular in neighbouring Mexico. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
Written on January 18, 2002 | Posted in
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It’s no state secret that for too many years, much of Belize’s history has been exhibited in other countries to be enjoyed by other people. Fortunately, that practice is set to come to a screeching halt as Belize gets ready to open its first major museum. Today News 5 got a sneak peak of the […]
Written on January 16, 2002 | Posted in
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Politics in Trinidad and Tobago have yet to settle down after that country’s last general election ended in a tie in early December. The Trinidadian press is reporting that one of the latest points of contention between current Prime Minister Patrick Manning and former P.M. Basdeo Panday is the People’s National Movement’s new pension scheme. […]
Written on January 14, 2002 | Posted in
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It might be “mawga” season for the rest of us, but one Orange Walk man is tonight seventy-five thousand dollars richer. Oscar Garcia, a sales supervisor of Bowen and Bowen Limited in Orange Walk won Saturday night’s lotto jackpot and after taxes will take home close to sixty-four thousand dollars. An elated Garcia told News […]
Written on January 14, 2002 | Posted in
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With the number of aspiring artists hoping to make it big on the local scene, exposure is crucial. One musician, already part of a popular group, is hoping to cash in on his solo performances. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jcaqueline Woods, Reporting He’s no stranger to the music scene, however, when he entertains, Kenneth Gladden is […]
Written on January 11, 2002 | Posted in
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If Belmopan is already enshrined in the record books as the world’s smallest capital, what do you say about a community that counts itself as a suburb of the mini-city? News 5’s Jacqueline Woods gives it a try. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It looks like a typical village you’d find in the most remote parts of […]
Written on January 10, 2002 | Posted in
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With the media reciting a seemingly endless litany of crime and violence in their daily headlines, it’s always nice to find a story that bucks the trend. In this case our report begins well back in the last century…in the village of Bermudian Landing. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Ninety-nine year old Gertrude Phillips still manages to […]
Written on January 8, 2002 | Posted in
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It could almost be a source of national shame that more Belizeans don’t take advantage of the spectacular natural attractions that bless our country. However, as News 5’s Brent Toombs discovered today, there is at least one youngster in Caye Caulker who has decided to jump in with both feet and enjoy one of her […]
Written on December 28, 2001 | Posted in
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We often see cyclists from all over the world pedalling the highways of Belize as part of some round the world quest or similar dream. Today, News 5’s Janelle Chanona met one more adventurous soul…but this story is different; he’s one of our own. Janelle Chanona, Reporting For the past two and a half years, […]
Written on December 19, 2001 | Posted in
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With seven more shopping days left before Christmas, you can bet every lunch hour and after work time will be spent scouring stores for that perfect present for your loved one. Ann-Marie Williams is still playing Santa’s elf and here’s her latest recommendation. Michael Gordon, Artist “I have humans, yard, house, bridge; I like to […]
Written on December 17, 2001 | Posted in
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Just saying the word conjures up visions of a warm alcohol induced buzz and toe-tapping musical camaraderie. And although a public library is the last place you’d expect to find a Christmas bram, today the one on North Front Street was jumping. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The exhibition made you feel like a real part of […]
Written on December 13, 2001 | Posted in
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Her remarkable paintings are among the most detailed and lifelike of any artist working in Belize…but it’s not often that Carolyn Carr puts her original work on display. And that’s all the more reason to catch her current exhibition at the Mexican Cultural centre. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports. Carolyn Carr, Artist “It does take […]
Written on December 12, 2001 | Posted in
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If you’ve been following News 5’s series on Christmas shopping, by now you should be aware that there is no shortage of great gifts made right here in Belize. In her latest instalment Ann-Marie Williams looks at what the Mayas have to offer. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Whether it’s baskets, clothing, food, carvings or jewelry, the […]
Written on December 10, 2001 | Posted in
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Live theatre is back in Belize and the much-needed break from TV movies is a most welcome development. The latest offering on the Bliss Institute stage is entitled “Feminine Justice”. News 5’s Janelle Chanona has more. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Domestic abuse, be it by a man or a woman, is no stranger to the Belizean […]
Written on December 4, 2001 | Posted in
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A new Miss Belize reigns tonight. Her name is Karen Russell. The twenty-three year old U.B. student won the crown on Friday night over six other contestants. Russell, who has entered previous pageants, says she only competed in Miss Belize after she was encouraged by friends and family. In addition to representing Belize in the […]
Written on December 3, 2001 | Posted in
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Tonight as another tribute to local producers, we feature one of our many talented artists. This Orange Walk man is hoping to turn a profit by putting a new face to discarded household materials. Ann-Marie has the story. Alginold Bennett “I do a lot of Santa Claus designs. I do Christmas trees, I like the […]
Written on November 30, 2001 | Posted in
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If you haven’t started stretching for those punta moves you’ll be pulling this weekend, we suggest you start. This afternoon, Belize City school children got a head start with a children’s rally at the House of Culture. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods took a walk up the street to get some pointers on her dance steps. […]
Written on November 16, 2001 | Posted in
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In keeping with the spirit of the upcoming November nineteenth celebrations, University of Belize students usually mount a cultural display of Garifuna food, dance and music. This year, however, the students added the Creole, Maya, Asian and East Indian cultures to the event. Delanei Thurton, U.B. Student “We have two types of bread, the Paratha […]
Written on November 15, 2001 | Posted in
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This morning Dangriga’s Alejo Beni Park was the venue for a very special event: the presentation of UNESCO’s proclamation designating the Garifuna culture as a “masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.” News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting In the ceremony marking the occasion, Prime Minister Said Musa presented UNESCO’s award […]
Written on November 15, 2001 | Posted in
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