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The Minister of Education has recognized twenty-one people for their contributions to the promotion of African, Mayan and Mestizo cultural awareness in Belize. Permanent Secretary Dr. Dorian Barrow says the government has committed itself to revolutionizing education in Belize and one of the priority areas is the creation of instructional materials about our multi-cultural history. […]
Written on March 19, 1999 | Posted in
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A well-known Mennonite businessman from Belmopan Meno Penner, seen here in last year’s Ruta Maya canoe race, has been reported missing. News Five was unable to get confirmation from police, but Penner’s wife told us this evening that her husband failed to return home yesterday evening. She says that the family is very concerned because […]
Written on March 17, 1999 | Posted in
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The Belize Arts Council will offer music classes to the general public starting April tenth to June twenty-sixth. We visited the Arts Council this afternoon and found out more about the classes. Luis Chan, Belize Arts Council “The music classes are free first of all. And it’s an invitation to all ages and for beginners; […]
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He addressed a packed Bliss Institute on Monday and today anthropologist, literary critic and linguist Dr. Ivan Van Sertima spoke to enthralled U.C.B. students in his final presentation in Belize. The professor from Rutgers University has lectured at more than one hundred universities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. He […]
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He says his office is “everything from the Swing Bridge to the Caribbean Sea” and today the man dubbed the “Poet Laureate of Pink’s Alley” launched his book of dub poems. Leroy “the Grandmaster” Young gave a live poetry reading at the mouth of Pink’s Alley. In between dodging cars turning in from North Front […]
Written on March 12, 1999 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Said Musa met today with U.S. President Bill Clinton in Antigua, Guatemala at a regional leaders summit. The U.S. president concluded a four-day tour of the region to examine the damage from Hurricane Mitch and discuss an aid package of over six million U.S. dollars for the affected countries. Today’s summit focused on […]
Written on March 11, 1999 | Posted in
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An exhibit featuring women artists opens tonight at the Institute of Cooperation and Culture Mexico-Belize. The show is being organized by BOWAND and includes works by Carolyn Carr, Coni, Lori Goodman, Lita Krohn, Rachel Heusner, Vilma Romero, the Garcia sisters as well as a dozen other talented women. Here’s a sneak peek of the exhibition. […]
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Two exhibitions being organized by BOWAND are also being held as part of Women’s Week. One of the shows, which focuses primarily on women’s arts and crafts opened last night at the Image Factory. The large group show is being coordinated by Pamela Braun and includes the work of Donatila Chun, Stellie Jeffries, Emerita Gonzales, […]
Written on March 10, 1999 | Posted in
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On a sad note, Justice George Bawa Singh died this morning at his home after a prolonged illness. Singh joined the public service in 1955, but it was in the judiciary that he made his most significant contributions. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Family Court and served as Puisne Judge, Chief Justice […]
Written on March 9, 1999 | Posted in
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Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the rhythm of a Jamaican performing arts group which will be giving recitals and workshops in Belize. News Five was at the Philip S.W. Goldson International to greet the performers. We got a taste of the music and dance which has made them regional favorites. The […]
Written on March 2, 1999 | Posted in
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If anyone was looking worried we certainly didn’t detect it but Friday Belize got its latest test results from Uncle Sam — and the grade was a passing one. U.S. Ambassador Carolyn Curiel announced that Belize was certified by President Clinton as a reliable partner in the war on drugs during 1998. Belize was not […]
Written on March 1, 1999 | Posted in
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The Governor General is inviting all marching bands to compete in a festival next month. According to the Belize Arts Council, Marching Band Fest ’99 will feature two categories: brass bands and drums corps which include baton twirlers. Prizes and trophies will be given to the top two winners in each division. Entry forms should […]
Written on February 24, 1999 | Posted in
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You’ve probably seen him walking down Belize City streets and while you can’t help but notice his dreadlocks, what you probably don’t know is that Ras Fari has the longest beard in Belize. That’s right, his beard is almost 3 feet long. News Five spoke to Ras Fari about his unusual facial hair and what […]
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Although the results are still not official, it appears the people of Quintana Roo, Mexico have a new Governor. The results so far in Sunday’s election indicate that Joaquin Ernesto Hendricks, candidate of the ruling P.R.I., will be victorious over his nearest rival, the P.R.D.’s Gaston Allegre. Hendricks, who is of Garifuna ancestry, was born […]
Written on February 23, 1999 | Posted in
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An art exhibition is underway at the Image Factory, entitled “The Cutting Edge”. The show features the works of Mercy Sabal and Michael Gordon. Yesterday News Five stopped by the art gallery and spoke with Gordon who says he has been painting from a very tender age and hopes his work will be appreciated by […]
Written on February 19, 1999 | Posted in
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She was a spiritual giant in a community that places great emphasis on such values. Sarah Gonguez, for many years one of the most prominent Garifuna buyeis of this country, died early this morning in Los Angeles. Gonguez had been ill for several years and left Belize for the States in the early 1990’s. She […]
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His untimely death in December shocked the nation. Last night the Belize Audubon Society posthumously honored Mayan activist Julian Cho with its most prestigious prize. The James A. Waight Award, named after one of the society’s founding members, is given annually to the person who makes the greatest contribution to conservation and the defense of […]
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Mayan leader Julian Cho will receive the James A. Waight Conservation Award from the Belize Audubon Society at a special ceremony tonight. The award, in its tenth year, recognizes the positive work and tireless efforts in the protection and enhancement of Belize’s Environment”. The award winner does not have to be a member of the […]
Written on February 16, 1999 | Posted in
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“No Woman No Cry,” ” War” and “Redemption Song” are just a few of the many songs Reggae giant Bob Marley made famous. To celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, the Government House invites you to view a portrait exhibition being held as part of a regional tribute to the man who has influenced so many musicians […]
Written on February 11, 1999 | Posted in
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It was a day of food, dance, music and culture last Friday as twenty-two primary schools converged on the village of Douglas to celebrate the cultures of Orange Walk. C.T.V. 3 has provided us with the following report on an exciting day for the children of this northern district. Parents and educators are constantly worried […]
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The official visit by Prime Minister Said Musa concluded today with the signing of several agreements for aid and an increase in the number of scholarships which will be offered to Belizean students. Students already in Cuba met with the Prime Minister and his delegation last night during a reception and also attended a press […]
Written on February 9, 1999 | Posted in
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A factory to build four hundred homes a year, the establishment of seven houses of culture, scholarships and other areas of technical assistance were discussed today during meetings between the Prime Minister of Belize Said Musa and President Fidel Castro in Havana, Cuba. Belize’s delegation, which includes the Ministers of Economic Development, Culture, Education and […]
Written on February 8, 1999 | Posted in
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Twenty-four year old Marcia Mahler is Belize City’s new City Manager. Mahler, who received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing and a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Public Personnel Management from Valdosta State University, told News Five that she will work closely with the council to improve its efficiency. Marcia Mahler, City […]
Written on February 5, 1999 | Posted in
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The Belize National Dance Company will be celebrating its tenth anniversary and to mark the occasion they have invited the Ashe Dance Group of Jamaica to perform at Dance Concert 99′ next month. Gregory Vernon, Dance Coordinator “Ashe Dance Group is coming to us from Jamaica. I saw this group in Mexico, Cancun and decided […]
Written on February 3, 1999 | Posted in
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A second opinion about the cause of the death of Mayan leader Julian Cho has been submitted by an independent forensic pathologist. Dr. Robert Bux, a member of Physicians for Human Rights, conducted a second autopsy on Cho’s body which was exhumed yesterday in Punta Gorda and his findings concur with those of Police Pathologist […]
Written on February 2, 1999 | Posted in
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