With fires so frequent in Belize City, the National Fire Service has launched a concentrated effort to educate the public, beginning with the children. The effort is designed to make everyone more “fire literate” and they are going to schools in Belize City teaching kids everything from how to call the fire department to “the […]
Construction will finally begin on the long awaited new library for Dangriga. The National Library Service announced today that funding has come through from the Ministry of Education as well as the Social Security Board. Construction on the land, donated by Cornelius Cacho should begin in about two weeks. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held back in […]
Five more primary schools will be equipped with new libraries, as the Michael A. Ashcroft Foundation launched the second phase of its Library and Literary Programme for Belizean Children. The schools which are receiving financial support are Hattieville Government School, Ladyville Evangelical School, Bethel Primary, San Martin Roman Catholic School in Belmopan and the Lake […]
The Belize Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization has announced the winners of the poster competition “Caribbean Tourism Through the Eyes of Tomorrow.” Canaan High School stole the show with two of it’s students, Jeremy Cuthkelvin and Nicole James winning first and third prize respectively while Cherene Valero of the Belmopan Comprehensive […]
There was a special occasion today in Sand Hill with the inauguration of a new school building. As News Five found out, the previous structure was so dilapidated, it was a danger to the students. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The new school building, which replaces an old church, contains three classrooms and a library. Two weeks […]
Every year, parents go on the warpath about buying expensive primary school textbooks, many of which are discontinued in favor of newer books the following year. But now the Ministry of Education says that will all change. A review committee made up of school principals, managers and the minister himself, has recommended a list of […]
Students and teachers may be interested in an environmental display at the Bliss Institute. It is sponsored by SIWA-Ban of Caye Caulker and participating organizations include the Belize Audubon Society and the Coastal Zone Management Agency. So far the students seem to be learning a lot about our fragile marine environment. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Since […]
Belizeans at home lament that some of our most well educated have left for greener pastures. Those abroad often wish they could come back and put their knowledge to good use in developing the country. Now the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service, BELTRAIDE is looking for Belizean Ph.d’s to become partially or fully attached […]
They have been building the collection for years, but decided it was time to let the public enjoy it. Today the Belize Audubon Society officially loaned its entire library collection to the University College of Belize. The students, particularly those in the Natural Resource Management Programme definitely appreciate the gesture. Osmany Salas, Executive Director, BAS […]
Like the other schools which will become a part of the University of Belize such as Teachers’ College and School of Agriculture, the Belize School of Nursing will have to upgrade its program with an eye to the future. News Five was at the Belize Institute of Management today where faculty members are coming up […]
It seems a paperwork slip up created some confusion this morning at Excelsior High School when teacher Brian Plummer attempted to go back to work. On Monday News Five reported that Plummer, who had been dismissed in December had received a letter from the school’s pro-tem board informing him he had been reinstated. However, this […]
Last year teacher Brian Plummer of Excelsior High was handed a termination letter and told that as of January 10th, his services were no longer required. The letter offered no reason for his termination but Plummer felt it was because around that time, he had been a vocal supporter of a controversial report, which had […]
The Prime Minister Said Musa visited the Corozal Center for Employment Training as part of a tour of Corozal on Wednesday. He officially opened the school which has been operating since November. Corozal C.E.T. offers courses in a number of areas from small engine repair to food preparation and catering. Manager Margarita Gomez says the […]
Today the students of Saint Catherine’s Academy spent the day outdoors doing a number of community projects throughout the city. The students are observing Foundation Day which is held to celebrate the arrival and work of the Sisters of Mercy to Belize. The young girls planted trees on the medians on Princess Margaret Drive and […]
They studied hard all last year and today it was their turn to shine and enjoy some well-deserved glory. Belize’s top high school students convened at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall to congratulate each other, thank their parents and teachers, and hear some words of encouragement from the Minister of Education. Janelle Chanona reports. Today […]
Another issue which will affect a large number of Belizeans is the new University of Belize. Today the Ministry of Education followed up on Cabinet’s announcement earlier this week that the draft legislation was approved for presentation to the House of Representatives. The ministry says although the draft will be tabled at the next House […]
What may be the first scholarship to the new University of Belize has been awarded by the publisher of the Amandala newspaper who also happens to be the Chairman of the U.C.B. Council/U.C.B. Interim Board, Evan X Hyde. The two year tuition scholarship, valued at six thousand four hundred dollars will be given to Melvin […]
Ever since the days when St. John’s Anglican Primary School was St. Michael’s College the rainy season has meant students have had to wade through mud and water to get to their classes. But now, thanks to the help of landscape architects from Virginia Tech University, the students and teachers will have sidewalks right up […]
While getting a good education is generally viewed as the best way to break the cycle of poverty, the poorest among us often have the hardest time staying in school. To find out what the greatest obstacles to academic achievement are for socially and economically disadvantaged families, a team from the Ministry of Education is […]
In October of 1999, the staff of the Belize Insurance Centre Limited visited high schools to talk about the concept of insurance to students. Following the series of discussions, the young people were invited to participate in an essay competition. The students had to write in no less than five hundred words, about the importance […]
On January tenth, when the students of Excelsior High School go back to classes, there’ll be one less staff member on campus. Math and Science teacher Brian Plummer has been told that effective immediately, his services will no longer be required at the school. Last year Plummer was a vocal supporter of the controversial government […]
A Belizean was among the high school students honored at a ceremony in Guyana earlier this month for outstanding performance on the C.X.C.s. Elder Jimenez of Sacred Heart College in the Cayo District was recognized for visual arts and crafts. His winning design was a safe toy with wheels. Three Guyanese students took the top […]
If your child has read any of the famous Pippi Longstocking books, or even seen the cartoon, they may enjoy a trip to the Leo Bradley Library over their Christmas vacation. Illustrations from books by Astrid Lindgren, the creator of these delightful books about an extraordinary little girl with red pigtails and superhuman strength, and […]
The Board of Excelsior High School has been “reconstituted” following an effectiveness report on the school which found the institution lacking in certain areas. The Pro-tem Chairman is Chief Education Officer Cecil Reneau. He is also the Ministry of Education’s representative on the board. Former Chairman John Neal and the former secretary Lawrence Vernon are […]
Today the Minister of Education Cordel Hyde handed over a computer to the St. Alfonso Roman Catholic School in Seine Bight as a reward for their female volleyball team winning the National Tournament. The Stann Creek Ecumenical College also received a donation of five computers as part of government’s commitment to “prepare students to meet […]
