When Stella Maris School welcomed its new addition on April tenth, the school’s principal was wondering where the money would come from to furnish the home economics programme and buy supplies for the students. All that worry is now in the past as two Belizean grocery giants: James Brodie and Santiago Castillo, presented a cheque […]
Meanwhile, not to be outdone, Rotarians in San Ignacio have joined forces with their colleagues in Seattle, Washington to equip two Cayo High Schools with networking computer laboratories. Under Rotary’s “Computers for the World” programme, Eden High and Mopan Technical High School received sophisticated systems including forty-three computer work stations, servers, printers and other accessories. […]
Today, students from the Belize, Orange Walk and Cayo Districts participating in a B.T.B. sponsored summer programme, demonstrated what they’ve learnt about the tourism industry. The students were asked to come up with three-dimensional displays depicting what business venture they’d embark on ten years in the future. The ideas ranged from a restaurant with a […]
While the police are charged with the duty of bringing criminals to justice, it is also clear that the rest of us need to provide the Belizean children with alternatives to violence and crime. One of those initiatives is called “Youth for the Future”. Over the weekend, co-ordinator of the project, Nuri Muhammad was the […]
Since school closed a few weeks ago, we’ve looked at a wide variety of summer camps for children. Today we visited a group of young men whose camp lasted a lot longer than the summer. Ann-Marie reports. Cordel Hyde, Min. of Education “Making the right choices also involves taking responsibility for your actions. We can’t […]
It is an organisation that has received little publicity, but by all accounts has touched the lives of a significant number of people. Ann-Marie Williams reports on the youths from Y.E.S. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting They spoke about why they feel young people take drugs… Participant #1 “I think most teenagers that take drugs is because […]
While the kids are enjoying themselves this summer many teachers are working hard to improve their skills for the coming school term. One area that is receiving special attention is the role played by guidance counsellors. Today Ann-Marie visited the U.B. education campus to sit in on a class. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting What started out […]
The opening of the school was widely applauded and today the first results were put on display. Jacqueline Woods reports from Ladyville. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting This evening, the first twenty-six graduates of Tubal Trade Institute received certificates after successfully completing a three-month course in computer, electrical and automotive mechanics. Eric Gabourel, Prin., Tubal Trade Institute […]
Given the fact that most teachers spend approximately eight hours, five days a week in a classroom managing as many as forty children for about nine months out of the year, we thought that the educators would avoid the classroom every chance they get. But as News 5’s Ann Marie Williams found out today, some […]
With the tourism industry in Belize booming it’s no surprise that many Belizeans are seeking employment opportunities within the sector. Responding to the increased activity, last year, the University of Belize offered degree programs in tourism to its students. This morning the sixty students presently seeking Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in tourism at […]
National elections may be more than a year away, but the Elections and Boundaries Department is making sure from now that Belizeans understand what voting is all about. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Part three of the Elections and Boundaries Commission’s public education campaign continued today. Designed for political and religious leaders, […]
Having waxed poetic over meat pies and been inspired by ideals, News 5’s Janelle Chanona is as close as we could find to a food reporter. This morning her beat took her to the Radisson where a group of aspiring chefs is receiving professional training in the culinary arts. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Dr. Patricia Wilson […]
This year’s P.S.E. results, while generally considered a disaster in math, did demonstrate a few bright spots in science. Indeed, just going by the number of science open days being held around the country, we should not be surprised if the next Einstein held a Belizean passport. Jacqueline Woods reports on the latest Belize City […]
For the last three years, Belizean primary school students have nervously entered their classrooms on that fateful day in May to sit the Primary School Examination. The suspense of waiting to find out just how well they did was ended today as the Ministry of Education officially released the grades. And one little girl from […]
In related news, last month we reported that thirteen inmates at the Hattieville Correctional Facility had graduated from a prison education program designed to help them get ready to sit the P.S.E. Today, we are proud to announce that of the thirteen who took the test, eleven of them passed. Their grades ranged from A’s […]
Today marks the end of the programme for Drug Awareness Week and this morning students from each district participated in a drug education quiz. The subject matter is real and so is the competition. According to Belize District Co-ordinator Karen Bodden, the children prepare months in advance and are eager to put the information they […]
News of the less-than-impressive performance on this year’s P.S.E. has authorities searching hard for answers. One place they may find some comfort is in the continued improvement of standards on the first rung on Belize’s educational ladder–our pre-schools. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It’s not the first time that the pre-school unit […]
Beauty pageants are often a touchy subject for the people who put together this newscast, but when the contest in question is for a worthy cause, the consensus is that it’s worth a story. Today, Jacqueline Woods stopped by Gwen Liz High for a chat with some dedicated young ladies. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Since the […]
There are few Belizeans who have not heard of or visited the Belize Zoo, but not everyone may be aware that the zoo’s outreach and educational activities extend far beyond its compound on the Western Highway…today as far as Punta Gorda. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports. Jacqueline Woods Eager to put their label of the […]
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about high tech additions to our schools and libraries in the form of internet connected computers. But there is more going on at the nation’s libraries than electronics. One old fashioned exhibition is reminding students that hurricanes are nothing to play with. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The exhibition is part […]
Tis the season of graduations, and one set of tassels to take flight this weekend belongs to students of the University of Belize. Approximately five hundred graduates will receive bachelor and associates degrees during commencement exercises at the Belize City Centre on Sunday morning. According to Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, Dorla Rosado, there […]
With the government’s initiative to install internet connected computers in every school well underway, the challenge now becomes how to integrate this new technology into the school curriculum. Today News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams found out that these modern tools will complement, not replace, traditional learning. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting A week-long intensive workshop on the integration […]
If you’re a student, the biggest thing on your mind right now is the upcoming summer vacation. For parents, however, especially those with a child about to enter primary school for the first time, it can be a season for stress. Ann-Marie reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Primary school is not yet out for the summer, […]
Today they are pushing sixty and considering retirement from distinguished careers in business, the professions or government service. But back in 1952 they were scared kids about to take their first tentative steps into the world of secondary education. This morning News 5’s Janelle Chanona listened attentively as a special group of old friends got […]
It requires months of work by students, teachers and organisers…and in the end it all boils down to the spelling of one obscure word. Jacqueline Woods reports from the City Centre. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting In the well organised eight years that the Coca-Cola Spelling Bee has been held, the event has become immensely popular. Today, […]
