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Company History
Greater Belize Media (GBM), formerly Channel 5, is home of News 5 — The Source You Can Trust and Belize’s first independent, locally-produced newscast. Now Belize’s most-awarded news organization, GBM reaches Belizean audiences at home and worldwide across News 5 Live, the morning show Open Your Eyes, the Spanish-language Noticiero 5, and KTV The Remix, Belize’s most popular entertainment show — ranking among the Caribbean’s most recognized media institutions.
Growing Together: From Great Belize Television (Channel 5) to Greater Belize Media
On May 26, 2025, Great Belize Television officially became Greater Belize Media. This transformation represents a name change and another milestone in the decades of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to Belizean excellence.
The Foundation Years: Building Belize’s Television Legacy
In 1983, Great Belize Productions Ltd. (GBPL) was formed as a small video production company, producing commercials and documentaries while providing production services to international productions. But in 1991, history was made when GBPL acquired a broadcasting license and became the nation’s first television station with locally produced programming, giving birth to Great Belize Television (GBTV), locally known as Channel 5 Belize.
In December 1991, we launched News 5 Live – Belize’s first national independent television news program. This flagship program became the cornerstone of our commitment to informing the nation and remains a trusted source of news today, 34 years later.
Three Decades of Belizean Programming Excellence
From 1991 to 2025, Channel 5 became synonymous with quality Belizean content. We created programming that reflected the vibrancy and diversity of Belizean life, including beloved shows such as The Andy Palacio Show, Lauren Da Mawnin, One on One with Dickie Bradley, Spotlight, Veranda Tales, Fanta Quest, Masters of the Floors, Yes to I Do, The Belize Apprentice, and Great Belize Cooking.
In 2008, we launched the Open Your Eyes morning show, which became a staple of Belizean mornings. Our summer entertainment phenomenon, KTV, captured the nation’s attention year after year, while our annual week-long anniversary celebration, Gimme 5, became a beloved December tradition.
What made our content special—what has always made it special—is that it was created by Belizeans, for Belizeans. News and stories that mattered to our community were produced by our local talent, establishing a standard that foreign content simply could not match.
Throughout these decades, Channel 5 built an established reputation for high-quality productions that earned multiple regional awards, cementing our position as Belize’s leading television station and foremost local and regional programming provider.
The Digital Evolution: Growing with the Times (2016-2025)
Understanding that growth means adaptation, we embraced digital transformation early. In 2016, less than a year after the feature became available, GBTV began live-streaming our programs on social media, becoming the first major television program in Belize to offer content to an online community.