the annual “Day of the Dead” exhibition is underway at the Institute of Co-operation and Culture Mexico/Belize. The weeklong event is a Mexican tradition, which dates back to around 1800 B.C. to days of the Aztecs. Institute Director Guillermo Gutierrez speaks of the tradition. Guillermo Gutierrez, Director, Cultural Institute “We can see this with Hispanic […]
The Angelus Press has published its first autobiography, the sixth publication of The Belize Chronicle Series. The book documents the life and work of Belizean Sadie Vernon. Ann-Marie was at the launching on Tuesday October thirty-first. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting It’s not everyday a book is launched in Belize and when it is, it’s not usually […]
Belize City has a new Miss Garifuna. Sixteen-year old Roslin Morris a fourth form business student of E.P. Yorke captured the crown on Saturday, October twenty-eighth from among five other contestants. She also walked away with Miss Amity and Miss Punctuality. The annual event, which seeks to keep the richness of the Garifuna culture alive […]
She’s a mainstay in the ever expanding world of Belizean art…and this week in addition to having an exhibition, Pamela Braun continues her work as an educator. Jose Sanchez dropped in on the artist to see what she’s all about. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Pamela Braun’s exhibit at the Mexican Cultural Institute represents thirteen years of […]
Christmas may be two months away, but already the Belize Arts Council is getting prepared for yet another entertaining season. Whether you know how to play an instrument or not, if you are interested in participating in this year’s concert, classes begin next week Tuesday. Luis Chan, the national music coordinator, says they are inviting […]
When reporting on a natural disaster, it’s easy to focus on the damage, to simply point a camera on death and destruction. What we sometimes fail to do, however, is to follow up on the human side of the tragedy, on what happens to the victims once their immediate story has been told…and often forgotten. […]
From colonial times the relationship between the government of Belize and its Mayan citizens has been an uneasy one. Today the administration of Prime Minister Said Musa took a step, which at least begins to resolve the matter and looks for solutions to the problems of land tenure and economic development of the south. News […]
Another good thing that happened during the past week–On Saturday to be exact–was an event very dear to the heart of Channel Five. Chief cook and bottle washer Stephen Ferguson, who otherwise is well known as our driver and part time cameraman–finally married the woman of his dreams, the former Laverne Andrewin of Belize City. […]
His day job finds him at the Invoice Section of the Customs Department, but in his spare time Karl Tillett is a chronicler of the kind of village life that is rapidly disappearing in Belize. His latest book, “Yenkiman One,” is a collection of short stories that ought to be compulsory reading for today’s Nintendo […]
September celebrations usually come to a close on the 21st, but there is still one event remaining on the calendar. The Belize Arts Council and the September Celebrations Committee are joining forces to entertain the public with a National Comedy Contest. The event starts at 7:00 this evening on the grounds of the Arts Council […]
He is among Belize’s most talented and durable performers, but John Watler has yet to translate that talent into celebrity or salary. Fortunately that hasn’t stopped him from doing what he does best. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Belizean storyteller, John Alexander Watler has produced his first audio release after entertaining Belizeans with folklore for the past […]
Following the official speeches and parade on the 21st morning, the mood mellowed considerably in the afternoon as the traditional street party was held in Belize City. News Five’s Jose Sanchez and Rick Romero interrupted their own holiday to bring us some sights and sounds. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Traditionally, the Independence Day celebrations have been […]
Like any long time public figure, George Price has no shortage of political enemies. But even his most diehard detractors could not deny that he has been the dominant Belizean figure of the 20th century. Last night the 81-year old Senior Minister and Father of Independence was decorated with the nation’s highest honour, that of […]
It’s called the Culture Village and while rain soaked grounds at the old Belize Technical College forced a change in venue to Memorial Park, the message remained unchanged. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The event, which was attended by mostly primary school children, received strong participation from the Garifuna and Mayan communities. Sarita Martinez “This is the […]
The climactic event of the September Celebrations is the all day jump up held on Independence Day. This year the venue for the street party has been moved to the Barracks in and around BTL Park. Celebrations Coordinator Glenn Tillett says that everything will be ready for a good time. Glenn Tillett, September Celebrations Committee […]
We won’t know for sure until the release of the latest census figures, but official estimates indicate that at least half of Belize’s current population was not yet born on the night the Union Jack was lowered at Government House in 1981. To be truthful, News Five wasn’t around then either, but with the help […]
One of the traditions of the September Celebrations is an event called “Tribute to Belizean Patriots.” This year is special, however, as thousands will gather at the Belize City Centre to honour a man who is much more than just a patriot. George Price, the Father of Independence, will be recognized tonight as a National […]
The National Dance Contest held Friday night may not have been widely advertised or heavily attended, but the participants were not lacking in enthusiasm. When the feet stopped moving, the dance group Slamming Bodies was crowned as winners. In related news, the Belize City Centre is the venue tonight for the Belize Song Contest. Eleven […]
After carnival, it has become the most well attended event of the September Celebrations. News Five’s Jose Sanchez dropped by Expo 2000 to get a taste of what’s new in Belizean business. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The showcase was organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and thousands of Belizeans bore the intense heat […]
In the film and album called “The Buena Vista Social Club” the traditional music and musicians of a Caribbean island were rediscovered by a visiting producer and suddenly the world beat a path to their door. While the coast of Central America may not be Cuba and Paranda may not be as hot as Salsa, […]
The September Celebrations Committee held its annual poetry competition at Gwen Lizarraga, Wednesday night. The fifteen finalists recited poems under the theme Many Origins, One Home Belize. The principal of Gwen Lizarraga read “The Ties That Binds Us” which was written by the guest of honor, Doctor Corinth Morter Lewis. The thousand dollar first prize […]
In other news from the Belize-American community, the reigning Miss Belize, Shiemicka Richardson, will be visiting this country to take part in the September celebrations. Having represented Belize in the Miss Universe Pageant, the young lady who “guaranteed” Belizeans that she would place in the top ten, is now singing a less boastful tune. “It’s […]
It has to be the most eagerly anticipated event of the entire September celebrations calendar…and this year Carnival 2000 lived up to its growing reputation. On Saturday I was out on the boulevard along with what seemed like the entire population of Belize City. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Despite the heat of the day, thousands of […]
As festivities for the month continue, the September Celebrations Committee is sponsoring a competition featuring local dances at the City Centre. Celebrations coordinator Glenn Tillett says that there’s some good fortune awaiting the winners. Glenn Tillett, Coordinator September Celebrations Committee “We have a dance contest Friday night. The first prize is for couples and group […]
While the training may take some time to implement, the Fire Service’s shiny new equipment will be very much in evidence as the annual fire engine parade winds its way through the principal streets of Belize City. Ted Smith, Coordinator “This is a tradition within the National Fire Service, where every year the fire engine […]
