The thirty-fourth annual convention of the Belize National Teacher’s Union got underway today in Corozal. Among speakers appearing at the two-day event are Education Minister Francis Fonseca, Corozal Town Mayor Mario Narvaez, and B.N.T.U. President Anthony Fuentes. Union members from all ten branches were expected to attend. The theme for the convention is “B.N.T.U.: continuously […]
It’s that time of year again… so let’s cut to the chase at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall. Patrick Jones, Reporting Eighteen primary school students from the Belize District competed against each other for a chance to go to the national coca cola spelling bee. And in the end it came down to a reserve list […]
A University of Belize Conference on the role of higher education in the region was held this week and wrapped up today with sessions on crime prevention and management. News 5 was at the Princess this morning. Ewart Robateau, External Relations Officer, U.B. “We do have the capacity. Many people had said that U.B.-there are […]
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the Guatemalan claim to Belize, and while the O.A.S. sponsored facilitation process has disappeared into history, the dispute was very much on the minds of scholars today at the Princess Hotel in Belize City. Day three of the Higher Education Conference sponsored by the University of […]
The University of Belize and San Carlos University of Guatemala are jointly hosting an international conference this week in Belize. The forum brings together scholars both from home and abroad to discuss the role of higher education institutions in Central America and the Caribbean in conflict prevention, resolution, and regional integration. At the opening of […]
For a while it seemed that every day there was a news item on another school being equipped with an Intelco computer lab. Then at some point the press releases stepped and the only stories you saw about Intelco were about delays in the company’s introduction of service. Well, over the last week or so […]
In the confusion of yesterday’s fires and subsequent downtown power failures we were unable to bring viewers the story of a major step forward in the world of education: the dedication of a brand new junior college on the southside of Belize City. Patrick Jones was on hand. Patrick Jones, Reporting The spanking new two-story […]
March is Child Stimulation Month, and today, preschools all over Belize held sports days to stimulate their young charge’s bodies as well as their minds. News 5 visited with the Preschool Unit in the Ministry of Education this week to find out why it is so important that we give our children an early start. […]
It was promised two election campaigns ago, and today it became official: the teaching of African and Mayan history is now part of the Social Studies curriculum. The programme was launched during ceremonies this afternoon at St. Mary’s Anglican School in Belize City, one of the institutions that took part in the pilot project last […]
It is a situation that is well known in the teaching profession, yet rarely discussed publicly. But the practice by some church affiliated school management bodies of forcing unwed pregnant teachers to get married or get fired is coming under increasing scrutiny–by both teachers and government. Janelle Chanona, Reporting The education system of Belize is […]
The national education summit is scheduled for May, and in preparation for that event, consultations are being held in every district. Today was the Belize District’s turn, and judging from the turn out, it’s a subject with an important place on the national agenda. Jacqueline Woods has the story. Dian Castillo Maheia, Coordinator, Summit Secretariat […]
One week after it was discovered that more than a hundred thousand dollars may have been embezzled from the University of Belize, this morning, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca, says that in addition to a police investigation, there will be an internal review to devise policies that will decrease such opportunities for theft in the […]
Some Belizean primary schools got a most welcome gift today with the arrival of hundreds of children’s books from U.S. publisher Scholastic Incorporated. News 5 was there when the children at one Belize City school got their hands on the new reading material. Patrick Jones, Reporting The eagerness with which these children from the Salvation […]
With today’s teens facing dangers in the streets, sexual abuse in many homes, and the widespread availability of drugs and firearms, it may seem like all Belizean youth lead troubled lives. But whenever News 5 is invited to cover events sponsored by our high schools, we realize that there are plenty of good kids out […]
With the tourism industry achieving double digit growth and more Belizeans than ever dining out, logic dictates that there is a shortage of trained personnel in the restaurant trade. Today News 5’s Patrick Jones got a first hand look at some future restaurateurs. Anthony Sanchez, Hospitality Mgmt. Instructor, C.E.T. “Number one, be hospitable, smile, and […]
The process known as education is never a static one. Even before a new Minister of Education was appointed earlier this month, a large-scale review of the nation’s education system was already underway. That stocktaking will come in the form of a special Education Summit later this year. Minister of Education Francis Fonseca says it […]
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at painting but couldn’t decide how to go about it, here is your chance. The Art Department at Saint John’s College is offering an art course for the public. According to the department’s director, Michele Perdomo, the course will run for six months and is designed for […]
There were no caps or gowns, but a graduation ceremony this afternoon was just as meaningful for ten people who successfully completed a special tour guide training. Aldo Perez, Graduate, Specialty Marine Tour Guide Program “Well first of all, it’s a great achievement. It’s the first of its kind and I think it’s long overdue. […]
On Saturday British Foreign Office Minister responsible for Latin America and the Caribbean, Bill Rammell, presented a cheque for one hundred and eighty-four thousand dollars to finance an international conference on conflict prevention, human rights, and economic integration. The conference, co-hosted by the University of Belize and San Carlos University of Guatemala, is the first […]
They are forced to perform daily in front of an audience usually larger than thirty less-than-attentive students. So why should we be surprised that teachers make great actors. Patrick Jones has more on a new programme that puts our educators on a larger stage. Patrick Jones, Reporting They are responsible for shaping the minds of […]
When the Biscayne Government School burned down on the afternoon of June fourteenth few people believed that the educational institution would recover so quickly. But only one semester later officials and members of the community gathered to celebrate a new beginning. Patrick Jones was on hand for the event. Dorla Wade, Principal, Biscayne Government School […]
While on the subject of education, the new man in charge of the ministry, Francis Fonseca, says he sees no reason to deviate from the course that he and his predecessor, Prime Minister Said Musa, have charted over the last ten months. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education “We want to continue building on that foundation […]
She has been acting in the post for the last year, but effective January first, Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis has been formally appointed as president of the University of Belize. She replaces Dr. Angel Cal who had previously taken an academic sabbatical to head the University’s African and Mayan History project. Cal, although permanently removed from […]
On Friday, the nation’s primary schools will be closing for Christmas… so you might think a truancy workshop held today would have been a lost cause. But organizers say they are taking the necessary steps to ensure that when school reopens in January, there will be significantly more students at their desks. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting […]
It was originally scheduled to take place on November twenty-eighth but due to inclement weather the annual Mr. Nice Guy pageant had to be postponed. But keep your fingers crossed as it looks like the weather will hold up long enough for the staff and students of Anglican Cathedral College to go ahead with the […]
