They are the descendants of what was at its peak one of the most advanced civilisations on the planet. And today some of Belize’s Maya inhabitants are using the latest technology to tell their story to a world which has grown accustomed to accessing information at the click of a mouse. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods […]
It may have been another weekend of shootings, stabbings, jackings and carnage on the nation’s highways…but we’ll open the week with some positive news as top educators from around the region gather in Belize City. Ann-Marie has the story. Over fifty principals representing the English speaking Caribbean, all members of the Caribbean Association of Principals […]
Over the past two weeks we’ve been highlighting several summer camps for children with a lot of time and energy on their hands. While many organizers behind the camps deal with the kids only at this time of year, the Youth Department is charged with the task of keeping our young people on track all […]
The Youth Cadet Corps has started a recruitment drive for its annual training programme targeting unemployed, out of school youths who exhibit high risk behavioural problems. The corps works with juveniles from thirteen to seventeen and according to the manager, Rudolph Conorquie, applications are available at the Youth Department and its officers in each district. […]
Yesterday we highlighted the House of Culture and Young Artist Association Summer camp which gives children a chance to have fun and explore their artistic talents. While that activity is already underway, the Belize Zoo is gearing up for its eighth annual conservation camp to be held at the Tropical Education Centre. According to the […]
Any parent knows that it’s not always easy holding the attention of even the best behaved four year old. But what if you had to cope with over a dozen? The Ministry of Education’s pre-school Unit is wrapping up a session which trains prospective teachers on how to develop the right atmosphere inside the classroom […]
We usually associate the art of storytelling with our grandparents who would fondly recall the era of the mahogany camps…a time when the sound of swinging axes dominated the day and Anancy stories ruled the night. Well, the big mahogany trees may be gone, but Anancy is apparently very much alive and well…as Jose Sanchez […]
If your children are out of school and have nothing to do, then listen closely because the House of Culture in Belize City is hosting a summer camp for one hundred and fifty youths ranging in age from eight to eighteen. According to Jason Guerrero, assistant co-ordinator for the House of Culture, the fun and […]
It was the first time a formal ceremony of recognition has been held to honour the nation’s highest young achievers. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams was on hand this morning at Parish Hall to join in the congratulations. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting It was on May seventeenth that the top high school scorers in Belize were presented […]
The YMCA is helping to ensure that Belizean school children will have less idle time on their hands this summer by planning a series of programmes and camps. Primary School Education co-ordinator Dorian Staine says the first classes begin on July second at the Y’s offices on Eve Street in Belize City. Dorian Staine, P.S.E. […]
The University of Belize holds its first commencement exercises at 10:00 Sunday morning at the City Centre. Six hundred and forty-seven students from forty different programmes will be receiving either certificates, diplomas, associate degrees or bachelor degrees. Guest speaker for the occasion is Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh. According to U.B. public relations officer Silvana Woods, […]
Belize’s growing corps of journalists can sometimes be an unruly bunch, but one issue around which virtually every reporter can unite is the value of a free meal… particularly one prepared by some enthusiastic chefs in training. Ann-Marie serves up the story. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting “The Belize Hotel Association has embarked on a pilot project […]
The Ministry of Education has released the results of the Primary School Examination for 2001. Bea Jay Armstrong of Grace Primary School in Belize City attained ninety-six percent, the highest overall average of the five thousand, three hundred and thirteen students who sat the May seventh exam. Armstrong will be awarded the Jane and Michael […]
Biodiversity is a word we often hear these days and nowhere is that concept more relevant than in the rapidly changing district of Toledo. News 5’s Jose Sanchez travelled south this morning to see what students there are learning about their environment. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Despite its central location, it’s not always easy for all […]
This morning youths from all over the country took to the streets for the commencement of Drug Awareness Week. Marlon McNab, Co-ordinator for the National Drug Abuse Control Council, says that it’s important to educate students from an early age because misuse of drugs and alcohol starts in primary school. Marlon McNab, Programme Co-ordinator, NDACC […]
Recently on this newscast we’ve seen two spelling bees, one of which was in sign language. Tonight’s student competition involves knowledge of drugs and their influence on society. Marlon McNab, School Prog. Co-ordinator, NDACC “The National Drug Awareness Week really is to create a national awareness as it specifies. About not only what the situation […]
Each year the National Spelling Bee attracts the participation of thousands of children from all over the country, each hoping to be the top primary school speller. But there are students who are unable to compete in the competition because they are deaf. Now, thanks to the Crystal Water National Finger Spelling Bee, it’s possible […]
Events marking Police Week continue. On Wednesday the department invited people to visit a place usually frequented by Belizeans who run afoul of the law. Jose Sanchez, Reporting While not all residents in areas of the city visited by police On Tuesday were happy with the special attention, On Wednesday, officers today received a warmer […]
The school moved to its present location on Morning Glory and Partridge Streets in September, but it was not until today that the nation’s newest secondary school campus was officially dedicated. News 5’s Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting From the time it was known as Continuation School, Sadie Vernon High has catered to girls […]
Earlier in this newscast we focussed on one Belize City high school that’s celebrating the construction of a new building. For this next story we travel thirty-six miles northeast to visit an educational institution that’s also marking a major milestone. Ann-Marie reports from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Ann-Marie Williams “Belizeans and tourists alike know the […]
He never did receive a university degree, but that has not stopped British/Belizean billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft from building an international business school and providing three full scholarships each year to Belizean students. The inaugural recipients are Janelle Catzim, Shawn Chavarria and Ishmael Quiroz–all students at SJC Junior College. They will begin three years of […]
If Standard Six students thought that taking the P.S.E. was a chore, those now grading the exam are echoing similar sentiments. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams looked in on the process to see how things are going. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Over five thousand Belizean students sat the Primary School Examination, P.S.E., on May seventh. Two weeks […]
The Belize Institute of Technology, a training ground for careers in electronics, today held a graduation ceremony for eight students in its computer repair and TV/VCR programme. In addition to receiving their certificates, the graduates demonstrated some of their knowledge. Santiago Sosa, director of the institute, says that the six month course has prepared them […]
For a decade now computers have been the donation of choice for any wealthy individual, organisation or government that wants to demonstrate its friendship to Belize. But a simple gift of hardware without an overall plan for its use usually results in the new device becoming just an expensive paperweight. One charitable institution that has […]
It is the last standardised test that Caribbean high school students get to take. Ann-Marie was on hand today as Belize’s top scorers received some public recognition. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Two hundred and forty-three Belizean students, who last year sat the Caribbean Examinations Council exams, CXC, today received certificates of excellence, which means they all […]
