Today as part of the University of Belize restructuring process, U.B. introduced its new faculty and administration to the media. According to interim President, Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis, they believe the newly appointed deans and directors will play a crucial role in the further advancement of the university and the fulfilment of its mission. Dr. Martin […]
With its budget suffering from machete wounds, outside scholarship funds are more important than ever for the University of Belize. Today, as new students received their first taste of campus life, some of that much needed help was delivered. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting A total of thirty-six students received scholarships to pursue their education at the […]
These are turbulent times for the nation’s highest educational institution. But if budget cuts, relocation problems and leadership woes have driven the University of Belize into a corner, you’d never know it by talking to those in charge. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has the story. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting U.B.’s third birthday bash was more about […]
Its budget has been slashed and structure radically altered…but faculty and staff at the University of Belize will not be short-changed on pay increases. A release from U.B. today confirmed that its employees, like public officers working directly for government, will be granted the same five and eight percent pay raises for senior and junior […]
Two Belizean children are back home after a ten-day visit to Mexico City as part of an art and academic exchange with Central America. Kalyla Jones of Santa Elena Evangelical Academy in Cayo and Alma Worrell of Escuela Mexico in Corozal were chosen to go on the visit because of their outstanding artistic and academic […]
Its motto is “Reading is Development and Development is Reading” and this week the National Library Service is trying to etch that concept on the minds of primary school children. The annual summer reading program, through sponsorship from Bowen and Bowen, challenges hundreds of children ages five to thirteen to explore the exciting world of […]
He may be on his farewell tour, but Canadian High Commissioner to Belize John Robinson’s last official visit to the country will be remembered in Belize City and Benque Viejo long after his retirement. Today Robinson handed over two cheques for community projects involving reading and literacy programmes. The first cheque, for sixteen thousand, five […]
And if you’re going to attend BelPro ConEx this weekend you may want to stop in at a display dealing with scholarships to schools in Canada. Six Belizean students have been awarded financial aid from Newfoundland’s Memorial University. Beginning in September, Nataliah Cardona, Yani Amy Sheng, Javise McGann, Tamara Alpuche, Daniel Tseng and Heron Moreno […]
As the first contact with formal learning for an increasing number of Belizean children, pre-schools are a key building block of our educational system. And as Patrick Jones reports, our pre-school teachers are spending the summer perfecting their technique. Patrick Jones, Reporting They sport cute faces and bright smiles… but appearances can be deceiving. Running […]
Over the weekend, thirty-six boys and girls from across the country graduated from the National 4H and Youth Development Centre’s Education Program. During ceremonies held on Saturday at the 4H headquarters in Belmopan, the students received certificates of completion in courses like building technology, service development and small business, in addition to classes designed to […]
With summer now in full swing it is officially the season of camps and classes. This morning, News 5’s Patrick Jones stopped in at one such activity on Freetown Road where he found a whole bunch of little ones trying to learn some new tricks. Patrick Jones, Reporting After two weeks of training, the next […]
For some time now rampant rumours regarding proposed changes to the administration and courses at the University of Belize have been a source of heated debate. Today, the relevant parties involved held a press conference to inform the media of the latest developments in the ongoing restructuring process. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It appears as though […]
This summer standard four, five and six students are invited to be part of an innovative workshop hosted by the University of Belize. The workshop’s aim is to address student’s reading and writing skills, and encourage interest in both subjects. According to the coordinator Sharon Palacio, the program is designed so that participants will get […]
A look at television news over the last few weeks would have us believe that the nation’s teachers are spending the summer in protest. A few perhaps, but a significant number are actually busy improving their performance in the classroom…as News 5’s Patrick Jones found out today at St. John’s College. Patrick Jones, Reporting These […]
It’s not a high profile body, but its dozen members possess a wealth of experience that should provide crucial support in the effort to provide the nation with quality education. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Today, the National Council for Education met for the first time to do some basic housekeeping. According […]
This summer Saint John’s College is inviting teachers, parents and children to improve their artistic talents by attending a special art programme. This is the second time the college will offer the courses, five of which are designed especially for teachers and two targeted at children. According to coordinator Dianne Lindo, the programme, which runs […]
You have heard some of the names before, but today the highest scorers on this year’s P.S.E. were officially honoured for their achievements. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting On May fifth, five thousand, eight hundred and sixteen standard six students took the primary school examination. Today, twenty-five of those children received awards for their performance. Maude Hyde, […]
On Thursday night personnel employed by the University of Belize met to establish a U.B Faculty and Staff Association. The union, which represents over three hundred employees of the University, was formed to immediately address the proposed restructuring of U.B.. Today, News 5 spoke with the Association’s Interim President, Luz Longsworth and the Chairlady of […]
The University of Belize: rumours have been flying regarding retrenchment of staff, reduction of course offerings and relocation of facilities. On Wednesday evening News 5’s Patrick Jones travelled to the Belmopan campus in an effort to separate fact from fiction. Patrick Jones, Reporting Three years after its establishment, the University of Belize is undergoing a […]
As we approach the end of the school year, for most students, the last thing on their minds are academic affairs. But not at Edward P. York High School, which today launched their first anthology of poems. According to the Head of the Humanities Department, Carmita Velasquez, while the book includes the “mandatory” love poems, […]
While the hurricane season may have had its official opening on Sunday, the early months of June and July have traditionally been kind to Belize. But according to experts, now it the time to prepare. Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Since 1998, three major hurricanes and one tropical storm have affected our country […]
He was one of those people who dropped out of sight following the March fifth elections, a casualty of highly publicized scandals in the Ministry of Education. But tonight, Dr. Dorian Barrow, the former Chief Executive Officer in that ministry, is back in the news. That’s because he’s landed a new job with the University […]
We recently reported on the crowning of this year’s national spelling champion…but it turns out we may have been a bit premature. Patrick Jones has more. Patrick Jones, Reporting It may not be as well known as the Coca-Cola Spelling Bee, but competition in the finger version of the event is no less keen. Marcelina […]
They are not a high profile organisation, but today the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, better known as the Mormons, went public with a donation of books and educational materials to the Ministry of Education. According to Belize District President, Joel Munoz, the books are part of the church’s community outreach efforts. […]
Belize City will be overrun by some of the brightest minds in the Caribbean this week as the University of Belize is hosting the twenty-eighth annual conference of the Caribbean Studies Association. The theme of the weeklong forum which opens tonight at the Princess Hotel is: The Greater Caribbean: Roots and Routes. Organizers say that […]
