It’s back to school for children of primary and high schools countrywide and to help with a smooth transition, the Women Inspired to Serve and Help are rendering assistance to kids of less fortunate families. Today, members of the WISH Foundation distributed over two hundred back to school kits to students of the Primary schools […]
A deserving Belizean has been selected to pursue graduate studies at one of the U.K.’s top universities. The British High Commission has announced that Ivis Julieta Chan has won the 2008 Chevening Scholarship and will leave next week to begin her one year Master’s degree programme in Biodiversity and Conservation at the University of Leeds. […]
Last night we told of an ongoing dispute between Government and the Belize National Teachers Union over the transfer of teachers and the cancellation of various appointments to School Boards. We were unable to reach the Minister of Education Patrick Faber all day yesterday since he was in cabinet where the issue was ventilated. And […]
It is usual that you find students on the receiving end of the classroom. But today, it was quite the contrary for primary school teachers countrywide who convened at the Wesley School headquarters on Albert Street in Belize City for a four day seminar that is geared at preparing teachers for an easy transition to […]
The Port Loyola Library in Belize City has been singled out to benefit from a literacy campaign by Rotary Club Belize Sunrise, an arm of the Rotary Club, which hopes to raise a total of two hundred thousand dollars. The monies will be used to construct fencing and an upper flat and to purchase computers. […]
When the University of the West Indies was established in Belize in 1948, it was housed in a small room in the then Bliss centre in the heart of downtown Belize City, today it has its own two-storey building in West Landivar and has greatly expanded its programmes and status in the country. This year, […]
Every year scholarships are given to deserving Belizeans countrywide, and one corporate citizen that has remained a top provider of those donations is Telemedia. Today, at the Radisson, thirty-one of thirty-two recipients were presented with certificates for Telemedia’s high school scholarships. C.E.O. Dean Boyce, flanked by the Minister of Education, Patrick Faber expressed their views […]
You may have heard of JICA, it is the cooperation arm of the Japanese Government and today the agency announced it was awarding thirteen scholarships to Belizeans, four of which were announced today. Present in Belize since the year 2000 with offices in over one hundred countries, JICA prides itself as an organisation that builds […]
Twenty-one more Belizeans will be studying in Taiwan. According to a press release from the Taiwanese Embassy, the students were awarded scholarships under a cooperation programme between the two countries. Eleven of the Belizeans will pursue two-year Master’s Degrees in programmes such as civil and industrial engineering, environmental science, work force education and information technology. […]
Dr. Arlie Petters is Belize’s famous scientist. Dr. Petters lectures at Duke University in North Carolina, but every year he comes to Belize for a science and math summer programme. And this year the Petters Research Center in Dangriga, undertook a new initiative to provide good leadership skills to teenagers in a project named: Youth […]
Primary school children are on summer break, but teachers of the Anglican Diocese have been busy, and today the Anglican Schools launched five books written by the teachers. The texts are all about Belizean nationalities and are designed for students of different levels of primary schools. Carol Babb, General Manager of the Anglican schools told […]
This morning youths from around Belize City who participated in the fifth annual Growing the Future Summer School received their certificates of completion. The programme catered for kids from standards one to six for six weeks in academic and sporting events. Today the organisers were proud of their handiwork, and the kids were energised for […]
He is no stranger in the field of education with experiences that span forty years and now J Alexander Bennett, has put together a well researched book of the many challenges and advances in our education system. It is a book that is a good source of reference that documents the evolution of the educational […]
For thirty years now Saint John’s College has been publishing the Journal of Belizean Studies which focuses on our history, culture and current social realities. The Belizean Studies Resource Center has now released its latest publication which deals with the issue of Governance. Co-Editor of the Journal, Nigel Encalada tells us more about this Special […]
If the long and hot days are getting to you, try summer camp at the YWCA. The camps are now in full swing but it doesn’t mean you can’t join in the fun. Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The YWCA on St. Thomas Street has several camps that your child can attend, including English […]
It was the cause of much adverse publicity by the then opposition before the elections; we refer to the textbook programme that was initiated by the past administration. The Ministry of Education today sent out a release on the matter, and to show you how things change and stay the same, the ministry continues to […]
Fifteen more Belizeans will be furthering their education in Cuba courtesy of scholarships from that government. According to a release from the Cuban Embassy, the students will be pursuing degrees in Technology in Health, English, Sports and Physical Education, Law, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Education. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, room and board, […]
Seven deserving young people will benefit from much needed assistance to attend high school in Corozal Town in the upcoming academic year as an initiative by the Corozal Free Zone to build capacity in the northern district. The scholarships have been awarded to five young women and two young men: Ciara Martinez, Natasha Sharette Mitchell, […]
At this time of year, schools are closed and children are enjoying their well deserved summer holidays. But this week, those between ages ten and fourteen at four Belize City Anglican schools are engaged in an uplifting programme called Project Belize. Today News Five’s Marion Ali visited one of the schools to learn more. Marion […]
At news time, there are reliable reports that the Barrow Administration will make good on its promise in respect of light bills. Word out of the P.U.C. is that electricity rates will not be increasing for now. This past March B.E.L., citing skyrocketing oil prices, applied for a fifteen percent rate increase under its Threshold […]
The University of Belize has a new provost. Former President of the University College of Belize, Dr. Angel Cal has succeeded Marco Olsen of South America. Cal, in 2002 was replaced as president and moved on to head a Maya History project. He resurfaced a couple years later to co-ordinate the Quality Assurance Unit at […]
For fifty years, Stella Maris School has been providing support to children with various disabilities. To celebrate that Golden Jubilee and its achievements, the school is hosting a week of activities, one of which is being held tonight. The ceremony, says school Principal Joy Westby, is to recognise those who have contributed to the success […]
Every year students across the country look forward to the two-month summer holiday so they can kickback, relax and take part in some fun activities. But for the fifth time, camp director Peter Lacey is urging children and parents alike to set aside a portion of the vacation to get a head start on the […]
They’ve been hitting the books for more than a year now and this week primary and high school students from across the Belize District faced off in a science competition dubbed the “Quiz Bowl”. According to organisers, the event is part of an educational outreach programme initiated by Marine Scientist, Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan and the […]
Every year the performance of students in the Primary School Examinations are scrutinized by experts for academic gaps. But every year the education system also pays homage to those students who excel under pressure. And that is exactly what News Five’s Kendra Griffith witnessed in Belmopan this afternoon. Kendra Griffith, Reporting It was standing room […]
