BELIZE CITY – Greater Belize Media (GBM), the nation’s pioneering broadcast institution, commemorates its 34th anniversary as a cornerstone of Belizean cultural preservation and journalism. Founded in 1983 as Great Belize Productions, the organization achieved a historic milestone in 1991 by launching Belize’s first television station featuring entirely locally produced programming.
The media group’s flagship news program, News 5 Live, has established itself as an indispensable source of trusted information for Belizean households. Throughout its three-decade operation, GBM has maintained an unwavering commitment to impartial reporting while capturing the authentic experiences of local communities. Their coverage extends beyond conventional news, providing platforms that highlight community heroes, artists, and cultural innovators.
GBM’s programming has become interwoven with Belizean daily life, with iconic shows including The Andy Palacio Show, One on One with Dickie Bradley, Open Your Eyes, KTV, and Gimme 5 serving as cultural touchstones for multiple generations. The network recently expanded its linguistic reach by introducing Noticiero 5 Semanal, Belize’s first national Spanish-language television news program.
In a significant archival initiative, GBM unveiled a 30-year time capsule containing culturally significant content that has shaped national identity. The “All Belizean, All Day, Every Day” programming initiative allows contemporary audiences to rediscover classic productions that defined earlier media eras.
The anniversary celebration emphasizes GBM’s enduring philosophy of creating content “by Belizeans, for Belizeans,” highlighting their role in preserving national narratives and fostering cultural continuity through ethical journalism and community-focused storytelling.