Whenever a Belizean artist produces a new CD or tape we usually like to give a listen and share the news with our viewers. Oftentimes the artist is new or obscure. Today’s group is anything but. “Bend Down and Wine,” is the fourth CD to be released by Santino’s Messengers. The band considers the album […]
To start off the celebrations city residents were treated this afternoon to the sights and sounds of the marching band from Chetumal, Quintana Roo. The young Mexicans paraded on a long route through both sides of town, ending up at Memorial Park. They’ll take a short rest before performing tonight at that same venue.
A Caribbean magazine based in New York has selected one hundred people who made a significant contribution to the region over the last century. Their choice for Belize: George Price, our first Prime Minister and the man many credit for transforming British Honduras into independent Belize. Our current Senior Minister’s photo and a one-page description […]
If you’re ready for some Christmas bramming or just like to listen to the songs of the season under the stars, then you might want to stop by the annual City Council Christmas concert outside the Commercial Center tonight. News Five spoke with Councilor Yasmin Shoman, an organizer for the event, who says the concert […]
Area Representative of Corozal Southeast Florencio Marin, Deputy Speaker of the House Valdemar Castillo and Permanent Secretary David Gibson represented Belize at the handing over ceremonies of the Panama Canal in Panama City this week. Castillo also attended the ninth Meeting of Presidents of Legislative Assemblies of Central America. Topics under discussion included the possibility […]
Some of the poems may offend you, others will touch you. But whatever your reaction, poet Erwin Jones just wants you to read his work and buy a copy of his first book, “Uprizin.” He spoke to News Five today. Erwin Jones, Poet “Today the poetry that I write is about issues that affect us […]
There’s nothing like a little night music, and it’s even better when children are the stars. This Friday night while you are in downtown Belize City, you may want to stroll down Albert Street for a Christmas treat. News Five stopped by one of the rehearsals for a preview of coming attractions. Luis Chan, Conductor, […]
Visions of sugarplums glided across the stage of the Bliss Institute on Monday and Tuesday night. For the children in the audience, as well as on stage, the Ballet Art School’s performance of the Nutcracker was pure magic. The parents of the little snowflakes, tin soldiers and waltzing flowers will have memories for years to […]
These days Belizeans start their Christmas preparations weeks in advance and some may even be feeling a little panic when they realize it’s less than two weeks away. But when our grandparents were young, less time was spent on getting ready, and more on the celebrating. To find out more about the Ole Time Christmas […]
You don’t have to go all the way to Antigua, Guatemala City or even Melchor to get your handmade Christmas tablecloths, clay nativity sets or candleholders. These handicrafts and many more are available Saturday at the Guatemalan Embassy in Belize City. The Guatemalan Ladies Association is holding a Christmas bazaar to raise funds for their […]
Although he has exhibited in Europe, Mexico, Cuba, the United States and even in the Czech Socialist Republic, Joan Duran who has had a home in Belize since 1972 has never had a show in this country… until now. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Image Factory and in the words of […]
In 1980 the Maya Institute of Belize was organized to address a number of issues affecting the Mayas of Belize. But it was not until six years later, when the institute was registered in 1986, that the work really started. The group first focused on education and has successfully developed an alphabet for the Mayan […]
In another attempt to preserve the shared culture, history and environmental heritage of the Mundo Maya countries, the Inter-American Development Bank has approved a grant for over one million US dollars to support social and economic development programs in the five nations. Besides investments in tourism and culture the Mundo Maya initiative is being promoted […]
For the very first time, the National Youth Choir and the National Dance Company Juniors have joined together to do a musical production. The show is sure to put the audience in the mood for Christmas. News Five stopped by one of the rehearsals to find out what “Surfin’ Santa” is all about. Laverne Andrewin, […]
One of the pioneers of Belize’s tourism industry died at a hospital in Guatemala this morning. According to the family, Jean Shaw had minor surgery on Friday and died of complications this morning around four a.m. The body will be brought back to Belize on Tuesday for funeral services on Wednesday. Shaw opened the Hotel […]
A singer from St. Vincent and the Grenadines took first place in the Caribbean Song Festival over the weekend. Tyrone Williams received the honor for his song, “Rise Caribbean”. The competition on December fourth was broadcast live throughout the region from Havana, Cuba. Here are some highlights. You may recognize the presenter of the awards […]
There are only twenty-two more days until Christmas and if you have not started your shopping or if you do not know what to buy, then the Women’s Issues Network may have a solution for you. On Saturday WIN is holding its first Christmas Craft Show. According to Mirlin Halliday at WIN Belize, there will […]
A group of five musicians from Chicago is holding two benefit concerts in aid of the Ambergris Caye Museum. The first is tonight at the United State’s Ambassador Carolyn Curiel’s residence in Belize City and the second is at the British High Commission in Belmopan on Saturday. News Five was invited to a rehearsal today […]
On Saturday December fourth, the Caribbean will be in Cuba… in song that is. This year the sixteenth Caribbean Song Festival is being held in Havana, Cuba where over ten contestants from all over the region will compete in the song contest. The festival will be aired on Channel Five at seven p.m. Don’t miss […]
We often hear of the Interamerican Development Bank funding projects in Belize, but did you know they also support local artists? The works of Pen Cayetano, Percival Cain, Benjamin Nicholas, Caroline Carr, Jerry Nisbet, Brad Stedman, Sean Taegar, Papo, Curl Gordon and others are on permanent display at the IDB offices at the Marina Towers. […]
The Minister of Sugar Industry, Local Government and Latin American Affairs, Florencio Marin, has resigned from Cabinet. In a brief press release, the Prime Minister announced that effective December thirty-first, Marin would give up his ministerial responsibilities to take over as Chairman of the Commercial Free Zone in Corozal. Despite this appointment, Marin remains in […]
Paranderos… Garifuna songs written to be played with guitars and drums are going to Europe. The traditional music has been slowly dying, but now six musicians, including seventy-three year old Paul Nabor of Punta Gorda have recorded an album, “The Paranda Project”. It is dedicated to the lost artists of the past. Today the musicians […]
He was born in 1920 and spent most of his childhood trying to overcome a speech defect, but his determination lead him to excel in not just one art, but many. During his seventy-five year love affair with the performing arts he was student and teacher, singer and songwriter, dancer and choreographer. He even tried […]
The Belize Arts Council will give their fifth Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Reneau this Saturday night. Reneau, a musician, singer, playwright and producer, artist and composer as well as choreographer is being honored at a dinner theater featuring the Belize National Dance Company and Mr. Peter’s Boom and Chime Band. Former member of “Mr. […]
As part of Police Week outstanding officers of the year have been chosen from each formation around the country and divisions within the department. The selection criteria included integrity, job knowledge, discipline and relationships with their colleagues and community. Those given the honor this year are: Elvis Guy of Belmopan, Mark Francisco, Orange Walk, Titus […]
