A former Justice of the Supreme Court Satchi Ponnambalam died over the weekend at his home in Belize City. He came to Belize in 1981 as a contract officer to the judiciary to serve as a magistrate. Four years later he was promoted to Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court. He held the post for […]
Images of the conscious and subconscious are the subject of an exhibition by Cuban artist Manuel Tomas Gonzalez Daza at the Belisle Art Gallery. The show, which opened last night, runs until February third. News Five spoke with the artist who told us he tries to capture the images, or symbols, that enter the mind […]
Video, sound and lighting equipment valued at over eight hundred thousand dollars will be handed over tonight by the Japanese Ambassador Katsuyuki Tanaka to Prime Minister Said Musa. The Yuujoo studio forms part of a cultural grant from the Japanese Government. Japanese grassroots development grants will also be awarded to three non-governmental organizations, the Belize […]
This weekend the Belize Taiwan Chamber of Commerce will host the first time annual meeting of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce in Latin America. The event at the Fiesta Inn will be attended by about one hundred members from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, El Salvador, and Venezuela. There […]
While the Bliss Institute, Image Factory or the Belize/Mexico Cultural Institute can be counted on to provide frequent art exhibits, a Belize City coffee shop, El Cafe is currently featuring the work of one of Belize’s most renown artists: Charles Chavannes. Chavannes, who established a name for himself as a cartoonist, has spent the past […]
The Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport was packed this morning with Taiwanese and Belizeans anxiously awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Vincent C. Siew. His delegation of over eighty people includes high ranking government officials, business leaders and members of the Taiwanese press. The visit follows Prime Minister Said Musa’s visit to Tapei in October […]
The pleasantries over, Prime Minister Siew then joined a motorcade to Belize City for a luncheon at the Fiesta Inn. In his welcoming remarks, Prime Minister Musa said that Belize is celebrating almost ten years of excellent diplomatic relations with Taiwan which has culminated in the historic visit of Prime Minister Siew, his Cabinet ministers […]
Prime Minister Siew thanked Belize’s Prime Minister for inviting him to visit Belize and spoke about the strong relations between the two countries. Vincent C. Siew, Prime Minister, Taiwan “We have just finished our two stops in Dominican Republic, Haiti, arrived two hours ago from Haiti. We are so much impressed by what we have […]
Prime Minister Siew and his delegation arrived in Belmopan just before four this evening. His Excellency Siew paid a courtesy call on the Governor General of Belize, His Excellency Sir Colville Young at the Belize House. The Governor General presented The Prime Minister of Republic of China on Taiwan with the award Member of the […]
While her husband was in Belmopan with Belize’s Prime Minister and Cabinet, Madame Siew had some official duties of her own this afternoon. Accompanied by First Lady Joan Musa, the wife of Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize Mrs. Shen and spouses from the Taiwanese delegation, the women first stopped at St. John’s Anglican Cathedral. Mrs. Siew […]
While Belize’s Prime Minister was at the airport greeting his Taiwanese counterpart this morning, Deputy Prime Minister John Briceño was hosting the Secretary General of the Organization of American States Cesar Gaviria, who was also on an official visit. During a press conference, the Deputy Prime Minister pledged his government’s support to the numerous OAS […]
The Secretary General says his visit this week is intended to give the new government an opportunity to become better acquainted with the OAS and make recommendations about areas in which Belize could use OAS assistance. Gaviria says the OAS is quite satisfied with the performance of its Belize office which was established in 1995. […]
As sporting events go, it was not exactly the World Cup, Superbowl or NBA championship… but for Belize, the U.S. television premiere of favorite son Milton Palacio was an occasion that will not soon be forgotten. Palacio, MVP of last year’s CARICOM Championships, led his Colorado State University team to a convincing 73 – 62 […]
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States Dr. Cesar Gavaria arrived this morning for a two day visit. Gavaria, who is the former president of Colombia, paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Said Musa and the Governor General Sir Colville Young. Included in his schedule is a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister […]
Today sports fans saw the retirement of superstar Michael Jordan, but don’t despair, Belizean basketball fans can watch the rise of another star, our own Milton Palacio who is making waves in U.S. College basketball. And you don’t have to go to Colorado in the U.S. to watch his game this week — you can […]
Budding musicians could get their big break, or at least the chance to be live on stage this week with the start of the National Library Service Rap Contest. The elimination round will be this Friday night at St. Mary’s Hall. Those who are selected will perform at the finals later this month at the […]
Tonight the Republic of China and the Belize Arts Council present the first Taiwan Cultural Night at the Bliss Institute. The presentation will include singing, a Chinese fashion show, folk dancing, a Kung Fu martial arts display and other attractions. The performance tonight is an initiative of Taiwanese residing here in Belize. According to the […]
It’s Thursday and you know what that means: cruise ship visitors wandering around town seeing the sites and looking for souvenirs. But while most visitors just blend into the hustle and bustle of the city, one man today became an attraction himself when it was discovered he was none other than Puerto Rican boxing star […]
A new group of artists are in town… Jade. The six members of the band all hailing from San Ignacio and Benque Viejo have just brought out their first compact disc entitled, “La Tierra Llora” or in English, “The earth cries.” Iliana Moreno told us more about how the group got together and the meaning […]
Inmates at the Hattieville Prison had their Christmas a little early this year. Yesterday there was a church service in the morning followed by a big meal complemented with apples and soft drinks. Then it was time for the big show courtesy of a new organization, the Young Artists Association. News Five’s Hyacinth Latchman was […]
The Belize City Council will tomorrow night hold its annual Christmas Concert in front of the commercial center. One of the night’s main attractions will be awards given out to outstanding Belizeans who the council believes need to be recognized in some way. Danny Madrid, City Councilor “Our first is for Peyrefitte Brothers whom have […]
On Monday the widow of Mayan Leader Julian Cho and a number of his close associates came to Belize City from the Toledo District to ask the government and the police to take another look at Cho’s death. It seems Maggie Cho’s pleas have not gone unheard, at least she has been successful in getting […]
If you haven’t yet gotten into the Christmas spirit maybe its time you let the people who really know how to enjoy Christmas — the children — help you get in the mood. Tonight the Belize Dance Company juniors present their “Christmas Magic” show. There will be special performances by the Vista Dance Academy and […]
A number of young Belizean performers have formed the Young Artists Association. The Y.A.A., which was formed through the initiative of William Neal, says their goal is to heighten social conscience through the performing arts. Members include Hench Mob, Essence, Untestables, PAWS and D.M. Deez who will be performing at several upcoming events. Harrison August, […]
The family and friends of Maya leader Julian Cho whose body was found at his Punta Gorda home on December first say there are still many unanswered questions about his death. This morning the Southern Alliance for Grassroots Empowerment, SAGE, held a press conference in Belize City in which Cho’s wife Maggie and his close […]
