Greater Belize Media Tops Caribbean Region with 93 Nominations
Greater Belize Media (GBM), News 5 Live, has emerged as the most-nominated media organisation for the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards. GBM secured 93 nominations. This is the highest total of any broadcaster or media house across the Caribbean this year.
In television, the most competitive category block, GBM received nominations in Best News Story, Best Documentary Programme, Best Investigative Report, Best Entertainment Programme, Best Magazine Programme, Best Sports Story, Best Comedy Item, Best Advertisement, Best PSA, Best Producer, Financial Literacy Journalism, Excellence in Media Coverage of Caribbean Arts and Culture, Excellence in Environmental Reporting on Mangrove/Seagrass, and Best Production on Land Degradation Neutrality.
The organisation also swept the Child Rights Champion categories, earning nominations in all three: Investigative Reporting, Elimination of Violence Against Children, and Children Who Inspire Story.
In digital media, Greater Belize Media received nominations for Best News Story, Best Sports Story, and Best Investigative Item. On the radio side, GBM is nominated for Best Sound Engineer.
In the People’s Choice Awards, where Caribbean audiences vote directly, GBM is nominated in Best Music Reel, Best Educational Reel, and Best Comedy Reel.
GBM rounds out its showing in the Special and Individual Awards categories, earning nominations for Best Social Media Content Creator and Best Videographer.
Winners will be announced at the 37th CBU Media Awards Gala on August 19, 2026, during the CBU’s 57th Annual General Assembly (#CBUAGA57) in Georgetown, Guyana.
The Assembly, hosted by the Government of Guyana, will centre on the theme Caribbean Media and AI. This is a topic of pressing relevance as newsrooms across the region grapple with the opportunities and disruptions that artificial intelligence is bringing to journalism, content production, and audience engagement. CBU President Anthony Greene confirmed the theme and venue in a video message to members and stakeholders.
The three-day programme is expected to draw media executives, journalists, academics, content creators, development partners, and suppliers of media equipment and services, with sessions focused on emerging trends, professional development, networking, and the celebration of regional media excellence. The Annual General Assembly remains one of the Caribbean’s leading forums for dialogue and collaboration within the media sector.
Registration details and programme information will be released through the CBU website and official social media platforms as preparations continue.