Secondary schools throughout Belize have been receiving new computers, but one school in Dangriga wouldn’t even be able to plug them in if they got them. The Agricultural Natural Resource Institute, ANRI, formally known as Lynam College, has not had electricity for months, has no running water, no phone and no consistent means of transportation […]
Today one thousand students from Queen’s Square Anglican School received a gift from their Area Representative Dickie Bradley, a new basketball court. The fifteen thousand, five hundred dollar facility was constructed by prison inmates under the supervision of Queen’s Square contractor Mario Canto. Bowen and Bowen donated the rims and backboards. This morning Minister Bradley, […]
On Thursday Mario Rodriguez, Principal of Excelsior High School told News Five that he believes the Ministry of Education effectiveness study on the school was improperly conducted. Rodriguez said while he was told the evaluation would be carried out by a committee, education officer Vandley Jenkins was the only person who came to the school […]
Earlier this week the Ministry of Education issued a press release saying they were not satisfied with the management of Excelsior High School and intend to implement a Cabinet recommendation that the school be “guided by a community-based board”. The Ministry says the conclusion is based on a three-month study conducted — they say — […]
Belize is benefiting this week from its membership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization. In conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board, C.T.O., which provides training for its member countries, is hosting a four-day workshop for teachers at B.T.B. Sherilee Rivero, the Product Development Officer for the Belize Tourism Board, says the workshop is part of B.T.B.’s […]
On Tuesday the Michael Ashcroft Foundation opened three libraries in the nation’s primary schools and will be donating the funds for up to seventeen more. The idea was first proposed by Lisa Krolak, a VSO librarian working with the Belize Teachers’ Training College. She became convinced through her work with Belizean teachers that there was […]
First it was computers for the high schools, now it’s libraries for the primary schools. Today the Michael Ashcroft Foundation officially opened three libraries, one at the Indian Creek Primary School in Toledo, one at Independence Primary School and the other at Christ the King Anglican School in Dangriga, as part of their Library/Literacy Programme […]
For those who think today’s youths aren’t involved in community events or are completely self-absorbed, the students of Wesley College ask you to reconsider. They are looking out for each other and anyone else in the community who is fighting drug addiction or the temptation to start taking drugs. This morning they took their message […]
The publisher of the Amandala newspaper, Evan X Hyde has been elected Chairman of the University College of Belize Council. Hyde replaces Carlos Castillo, former Dean of the Corozal Community College, and will serve for three years. Randolph Johnson was re-elected Vice Chairman and U.C.B. President Angel Cal is secretary. The U.C.B. Council is the […]
It is the fourth year that the faculty and staff of the University College of Belize have set aside an entire week to interact with students and members of the larger community. On Wednesday News Five went up to the campus to see what was happening this year. Dr. Martin Cuellar, Director of Student Enrollment […]
A sixth form student from St. John’s College has won the 1999 open scholarship after getting the highest score on the C.X.C. in June: Sondra Melanie Garoy. The other highest ranking students were Angela Lee of Corozal Community College, Stephanie Allen of St. John’s Junior College, Andrew Lewis of Belize Technical College and Emily Melissa […]
Two years ago the Image Factory on North Front Street provided a window to the past with an amazing exhibition on the effects of hurricanes in Belize. Now they have a new show, on the disaster that may strike at any time of year, in any portion of the city or district towns. Over the […]
Earlier this month a preschool opened in the Port Loyola Division thanks to the Beautiful Beginnings Committee of Jane Usher Boulevard. The Black Orchid Preschool is not yet completed and is temporarily housed in a neighborhood building. Today the committee received a donation from Belize Telecommunications Limited to assist with the construction. Fred Howard, Chairman, […]
With almost seventeen percent of Belize’s population unemployed, the government and a number of agencies have been addressing the issue through job skills training programs. One program, the Youth Start Plan was initiated in 1995 between the government of Belize and the Organization of American States. Since then it has been taken over by the […]
There appears to be a crisis in Belize City elementary schools, and although it’s not clear whose fault it is, tonight there are children who won’t be going to school tomorrow. Some of them didn’t go to school for the whole of last year either. The reason? The city’s schools are simply too small, too […]
With four children murdered in the last school year and incidents of child molestation on the rise, the police are increasing their presence in and around Belize City schools. To remind parents of the role they must play in helping to keep the children safe, the police held a press conference this morning at the […]
For many children all over Belize City it was a day of anticipation as school reopened after the long summer break. But while things ran smoothly for the majority, there were also little ones who were turned away. Not because their parents couldn’t pay school fees or buy their books or uniforms, but because there […]
Four Belizeans will pursue post-graduate degrees and courses of study in the United Kingdom this academic year under the British Chevening Scholarships Program. Lorna McDougal, the Executive Director of the National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse, NOPCA will work towards a Master’s degree in International Child Welfare at the University of East Anglia. […]
This new school year, students will have more than just the usual multiplication table and measurements on the back of their exercise books. In conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board, the Angelus Press has released a new series of exercise books. The blanks feature seven different colorful scenes that highlight Belize’s attractions and tourist destinations. […]
Today B.T.L. held an award ceremony for four high school students who were able to graduate from high school because of their scholarship program. They also presented the names of thirteen students who have been awarded tuition and book scholarships for high schools in various parts of the country this coming school year. Alicia Lopez, […]
Last year St. John’s College gave over one hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to students in its high school, sixth form and extension department, in addition to the considerable scholarship assistance from government and the private sector. This year, for the first time, the college is offering a sports scholarship. This morning, SJC President Carlos […]
One of the Ministry of Education’s goals is to get more young people into high school or vocational institutions. This will be accomplished partly by building more schools and Centers for Employment Training; another option is to make better use of existing facilities. Two Belize City high schools, which have always carried a heavy load […]
Officials from the National Literacy Campaign visited the Department of Corrections last week to observe the program being implemented by inmates. This is just one of the many activities being conducted as part of the Ministry of Education’s campaign against illiteracy. The program which began on the 15th of July and runs until August thirteenth, […]
This Saturday, the inmates of the Youth Enhancement Academy will host family and selected friends at the Ladyville compound at their second “Family Day”. They want the people they care about to see the progress they have made in turning their lives around. Rupert Avila, Inmate, Y.E.A. “Rehabilitation, it makes you see what you really […]
Just about everyone would agree that Belize needs more jobs, but what good are more career opportunities in growing fields like tourism unless young people can acquire the skills needed for the job? This week educators are examining this very issue and how to create centers for employment and vocational training that will address the […]
