In San Ignacio over fifty Belizean and U.S. educators are gathering for the biannual meeting of the Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation, COBEC. The Belizeans, representing the nation’s tertiary level institutions, are exchanging ideas with counterparts from seven U.S. universities on how the two countries can cooperate in the field of education. The meeting, hosted […]
Earlier this week Cabinet announced approval of an initiative that promised major changes in the way Belizeans are educated. Today the people who will make those reforms work on the ground got together to begin the important task. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Part of government’s plans to reform Belize’s education system is the establishment of the […]
In news from Tuesday’s Cabinet session, that executive body has approved a comprehensive plan to improve Belize’s educational system. The four year, forty-two million dollar project aims to improve the quality, relevance, efficiency and equity of primary and secondary education. Among the reforms will be standardized testing for students, higher standards for teachers and decentralisation […]
The winds and rain may be distant memories, but those people and institutions still suffering from Hurricane Keith have not been forgotten. Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Hurricane Keith put the hurt on Belize’s educational system to a tune of three and a half million dollars primarily in the Belize, Orange Walk and Corozal […]
Students from St. John’s College who plan to study in the United States will now be able to do so with a lot less hassle. SJC and Viterbo University, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, have signed an agreement to expedite the transfer of credits between the two institutions. Up to sixty-four SJC credits will be […]
In last night’s newscast we reported on a pageant being held to select “Mr. Nice Guy” from among the city’s high school population. Tonight we bring news of another high school pageant, this one of a slightly more serious nature. Students Rehearsing “I am Sister Rose Rivero. I live on Vernon Street. I teach at […]
If there is one message that is constantly being drummed into the Belizean population, it is that education is the key to success. And nowadays education in Belize no longer stops at primary school, high school, sixth form or even a bachelor’s degree. Ann-Marie Williams reports on the latest opportunity for advancement. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting […]
The University of North Florida, UNF, is creating a scholarship fund for Belizean students pursuing careers in education. The scholarship is named in honor of Governor General, Sir Colville Young, who is working closely with UNF officials to generate financial support for the endowment fund. Dr. Betty Flinchum, Senior Advisor for UNF’s International Programme, donated […]
Ten computers have been donated to ANRI, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute at the old Lynam College in the Stann Creek district. The fully loaded Pentium based units came from Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Daniel Silva. Present at Monday’s ceremony were members of the board of governors, Education Officer Vanley Jenkins, and Area […]
St. John’s Primary School is responding to the demands of a growing student population with the construction of a new school building. The structure, which will house two standard five and two standard six classes, replaces a previously condemned wooden structure. The Principal of St. John’s Primary, Grace Williams, says that the new classrooms will […]
Whoever says Belize isn’t growing has not recently visited a local primary school. With classrooms nationwide bulging with budding scholars, more new buildings than ever are under construction. News 5 was on site today in Belize City at James Garbutt Seventh Day Adventist where ground was broken on a much needed set of classrooms for […]
Today students from the University of Belize Children’s Literature programme put on a display to showcase storybooks and puppetry written and performed by students. The displays were created primarily to inform the public about the importance of literature in the development of children’s speech and communication skills. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The storybooks were written by […]
For most students this is the last week of school before the Christmas holidays. But News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams found out this morning that as the semester winds down, a group of teachers is gearing up. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting If there’s any truth to the old teacher’s maxim that eighty-five percent of what students learn […]
The Coca Cola National Spelling Bee has started to buzz once again. This is the seventh year that the competition is taking place and two hundred and forty-two primary schools, divided into thirty-eight zones, are gearing up for action. Bowen and Bowen’s David Craig says that this time around there will be more prizes. David […]
The University of Belize Faculty of Arts and Sciences was given some added flavor today. The students of UB’s Belizean Literature course along with members of the public, dressed in costumes, performed dances and showcased a number of Belize’s ethnic groups. And as we passed on Freetown Road we were drawn in by the creativity. […]
Education is in the news again and it’s not for a hurricane shortened semester, or new rules to licence teachers. Today’s item involves the construction of badly needed classrooms. I was on hand in the Fort George division for an official dedication. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting There were simply not enough classrooms at the old Queen […]
There has been a lot of publicity lately given to the issue of how teachers and students will make up the school days lost to Hurricane Keith. But while the question of whether to work over the Christmas holidays has been a controversial one, a far more important issue has barely been mentioned–that of teacher […]
Our educational system is often criticised for turning out graduates who are book smart, but have no feel for what real life is all about. One place that rap will not stick is on a particular class at SJC…as I discovered this morning. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It was the ninth Expo that the marketing class […]
Educators from all over Central America converged on Belize City this morning. The event both increased the stature of the host, University of Belize, and placed the institution in the position of a bilingual bridge in the Americas. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It was the sixty-first meeting of CSUCA, The Consejo Superior Universitario Centro Americano. The […]
The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Week is “Make the right choices.” That is exactly what some students had to do earlier today at the first ever National Nutrition Quiz Competition. Emcee “Question number seventy-five reads “The food group which forms the backbone of a multi-mix meal is A) food from animals B) staple […]
With a number of fire engines and other equipment being dispensed countrywide, the Belize Fire Service is undergoing something of a transformation. But new tools don’t put out fires if the personnel are not trained to use them. That process is an ongoing one, which has received a helping hand from the far north. Jacqueline […]
If you’re a Belizean citizen interested in pursuing post graduate studies for the 2001 academic year, here’s your opportunity. The Interamerican Development Bank has joined forces with the Japan-IDB scholarship programme to offer the award. IDB’s public relations manager William Neal, says the award is open to any qualified Belizean. Williams Neal, Public Relations Manager, […]
“The Rise and Fall of the Black Caribs,” a historical documentation on the struggles of the Garinagu in the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent has been re-released for the Belizean market. The fifty-two page paperback book is written by Vincentian doctors I. Kirby and C. Martin. Godsman Ellis, a member of the Board of […]
A memo issued by the Ministry of Education, intending to extend the school year into the Christmas holiday, is receiving failing grades from teachers. The extension is to make up for time lost when classes were suspended for a week after a number of schools sustained damage in Hurricane Keith. The Ministry of Education recently […]
Governor General, Sir Colville Young, in keeping with his promise to provide a positive outlet to showcase the musical talents of Belizean children, has made another generous donation of musical instruments to a primary school. Today, the ceremonies took place at the Grace Primary School where the principal, staff and students received a bass drum, […]
