It was going to be a great experience in the lives of some young Belizean musicians… but alas, Mother Nature had other plans. Today the Belize Arts Council announced that the upcoming trip of the Grace Primary “Pantastick” Steel Band to Veracruz, Mexico has been cancelled due to the presence of a tropical storm in […]
This Thursday an Indian cultural night will be held at Planet Hollywood. The event is not just a celebration of Indian music and food, but a fundraiser to help Dr. Greg Castillo and his family. In March this popular internist and the Chief of Medicine at the K.H.M.H. was diagnosed with Pancreatitis. His pancreas was […]
For their first international performance, Grace Primary School’s steel band “Pantastick” has chosen their stage… at the Latin American Cultural Festival in Mexico. Despite the fact that Belize has never been represented by an all children delegation, the Belize Arts Council is confident that the youngsters will put on top rate performances. Janelle Chanona caught […]
A primary school, which has built a reputation for itself in the performing arts here in Belize, will be showcasing their steel band, voice and dance talents in Mexico. The Belize Arts Council announced today that 25 children from Grace Primary School will participate in the Latin American Cultural Festival in Vera Cruz, Zacatecas and […]
New York radio DJ Chris Dubbmaster is in Belize for a performance tonight in Belize City. He says although people have been telling him since his arrival that September is the hottest time in Belize for music, he fully intends to give the crowd a great show tonight. Chris Dubbmaster, DJ “Basically tonight is going […]
For too long, art classes for kids have been Friday afternoon affairs at school when children got out the crayons and doodled until the bell rang. But now the House of Culture is saying, “No more free period”. Thanks to some local artists like Pamela Bruan and Charles Chavannes, Belizean children are getting a more […]
The Belize Cycling Association is mourning the loss of Jeffery O’Brien, one of the first cyclists to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. O’Brien made his mark by conquering the Cross Country Cycling Classic four times, from 1951 to 1954. In 1954 he set a time of 7 hours, 44 minutes, a record that […]
A little over a year ago Belize established a sister city relationship with Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Today the Belize City Council and representatives from Mexico met for a special sitting at City Hall. They signed several agreements made last May when the relationship was declared. These include promoting trade between the two cities, technical […]
Yesterday Leroy “The Grandmaster” Young launched his latest anthology of poems at the Fort George Education Center. Today another poet traveled up to Belize City from Punta Gorda to do a little promotion for his new book. Vet by day, poet by night Luis Palacio spoke to News Five about why he got into poetry, […]
The SAPEROCO clown and comedy troupe from Costa Rica arrives this Saturday for one performance at the Bliss Institute as part of their Central American tour. Their hosts, the Belize Dance Company, say it will be an evening of fun theatre without words for the entire family. The mimes originally from Venezuela have performed South […]
To preview the release of their first CD of gospel music, Elaine and Lyndon Sutherland and Zoe Ministries are inviting the public to a Thanksgiving celebration this Saturday. Elaine Sutherland says she was inspired by passages from scripture and with the help of Errol Robateau, her husband Lyndon and the musicians at Zoe the songs […]
Even though he won’t give Chris Rock a run for his money, aspiring comedian Kirk Yarde hopes Belizeans will run to see his stand-up routine. Yarde stopped by News Five today and gave us a preview of the show. Kirk Yarde, Comedian “What happened is one day I was coming across the big bridge no […]
Generation X may be the term used to describe those in their twenties but to Leroy “The Grandmaster” Young, Generation X is an anthology of over thirty-five of his poems. “The Grandmaster” who had his poetic beginnings as a rapper with Belize’s own Fresh Breeze Crew, launched his second anthology across the street from his […]
From punta rock to painting, one Belizean artist has made a name for himself both in Belize and Germany. Like many Belizeans who have moved abroad, Pen Cayetano and his wife Ingrid have brought their children: Mali, Beni and Ibo home for their summer vacation to relax and learn about their culture. Although they have […]
He is a man who is no stranger to controversy, and whether the story plays out in the media of London, New York or Belize City it usually revolves around the relationship between money and power. The man of course is Michael Ashcroft and while this alleged billionaire whether in Belize dollars, U.S. dollars or […]
Jamaica gets a lot of bad press for its crime, but it has always gotten rave music revues. Today News Five had a visitor straight from Kingston whom has a musical message for Belizeans. Reggae artist Buru Banton, arrived on Thursday with Massive B sound’s Jaba and Bobby Konders to give a one-night show tonight […]
For the past two weeks the old floor boards at the Belize Government house have felt young bones walk across it. In a workshop sponsored by the House of Culture, thirty-two children, ages eight to fifteen, have been refining their artistic skills under the direction of Pamela Bruan. Aimee Flores, Art Student “I needed something […]
This year’s carnival should be bigger than ever with bands from several districts joining in this year. News Five spoke with public relations officer for Carnival Daedra Isaacs about the new additions. Daedra Issacs, Public Relations Officer “There is a renewed focus on the entire Carnival road march and its participation from the bands we […]
The Prime Minister’s visit to Mexico City continued today with meetings with the Belizean community and the Japanese Ambassador. Last night during a state dinner with President Ernesto Zedillo, Prime Minister Musa discussed the agreements reached yesterday which included cooperation for the Museum of Belize and the establishment of district houses of culture. Technical Education […]
The Prime Minister Said Musa addressed the Mexican congress today and met with President Ernesto Zedillo tonight as part of his official visit to Mexico City. The Belize delegation, which included various government officials, signed several cooperation agreements including one for the Museum of Belize and technical and educational cooperation between the Ministry of Education […]
If you love to dance, now’s your chance. The Belize Arts Council and the National Dance Company are inviting you to attend their traveling summer dance camp. The first stop this week is the Toledo District where Belizean and Cuban instructors are giving classes in Latin Folk, Black Folk, Modern and Dance Hall as well […]
The 20th annual CARICOM summit ended today in Trinidad and Tobago. CARICOM Heads of Government, including Belize’s Prime Minister Said Musa have concluded that as smaller and poorer nations, they cannot negotiate for markets in traditional ways. This comes after the World Trade Organization ruled that bananas from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries should no […]
In keeping with its manifesto promise to appoint an Ombudsman to investigate cases of alleged abuses of power by the government or government departments and ministries, at the last sitting of the House of Representatives the choice for the job was announced. Paul Rodriguez, one of the founding members of the U.D.P. and a former […]
When she joined the Belize Rotary Club in 1992, she was one of three women members. Yesterday, Yolanda Crombie became the first female president in the club’s forty-three year history. As the General Manager of Atlantic Insurance and the President of the Belize Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary presidency will certainly add to her already […]
All forty-eight leaders of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean attending the first joint summit with the European Union in Brazil, have adopted the Declaration of Rio de Janeiro. The declaration covers several points including culture, sustainable development, trade, law, human rights, education, research and science. It was also agreed that next year’s summit […]
