The National Channel’s 4th quarter line-up to feature Belizean Kolcha programming
Red Creek, Cayo District – October 3, 2025 – The National Channel (TNC10) reiterates its commitment to use its platform to showcase Belize and Belizeans. As part of this commitment, the channel announces new programs to its current line-up.
Started in September, in partnership with our sister company, Nexgen, the channel is producing and broadcasting a monthly series called Belizean Kolcha. Our first episode, dubbed Ah Wah Noa Hoo Seh…? (English: I want to know who says…?), is now available for viewing on our social media platforms. It featured an extensive conversation with Andrea Rodriguez, who currently sits on the National Kriol Council and is the founder of Kuchriments, about the Kriol Language.
In October, we will present a discussion on the folklore of Belize, which is centered on the arts of storytelling and the spoken word and the impact these art forms have had on the national identity. Educator and author, David Ruiz of Benque Viejo del Carmen and poet and writer, Wilford Felix, who is the National Kriol Council President, offered insights. Our very own Dale McDougall, who is also an English lecturer at Galen University, will also offer readings of stories in Kriol. Additionally, in October, we aired a documentary on the Benque Viejo Marching Band, which focuses on the band’s development and its transformative impact on the country’s westernmost municipality following its international success in September.
In November, our presentation will focus on the critical importance of the Garifuna language as part of the Belizean story. In this episode, we will rely on the insights of the erudite cultural campaigner and long-time educator, Dr. Gwen Nunez-Gonzalez. This will also tie in with our presentation of the 2025 instalment of the Battle of Drums, live from Punta Gorda Town, Toledo. Stay tuned for more updates as November draws closer.
Speaking on the importance of this programming, Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Lizarraga said “TNC’s job is to create the spaces for these types of information and discussion. We are hoping that these shows serve as sources of entertainment, illumination, and upliftment. We hope to use these to galvanize the multicultural tapestry that makes Belize uniquely Belize. We also hope that the programs are aired in the classroom to help students appreciate their Belizeanness.”
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About TNC10:
The National Channel is Belize’s premier entertainment station, offering live broadcasts of sporting events, entertainment, and content relevant to nation-building. The National Channel 10 is accessible through Cable TV. Gain full access to all TNC10’s content by subscribing to the NEXGEN TV app. Since 2016, The National Channel has been a leader in innovations, the first to bring high-definition television broadcast to Belize. It transmits a modern message through its unbiased storytelling, reporting, and coverage. Its main studios are located at Mile 67 on the George Price Highway, Red Creek Village, Cayo District.
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