What to do with the rest of your life is a question that all of us periodically ponder, but the question has more immediacy for those about to graduate. This morning News Five’s Jacqueline Woods went back to school to see what’s available in the world of work. It’s the time of the year, when […]
The study of science is not a traditionally strong subject for most Belizean schools, perhaps because the job opportunities in scientific research here are so limited. But much of the success of science education has to do with the way it is taught. Earlier this week I accompanied a group of Belize City students and […]
At the same time the politicians were making their charges at the Radisson a short distance away, a much larger group of people were making some noise of their own on Freetown Road. Today, the staff and students of Belize Technical College spent most of day outside of the classroom demonstrating against what they say […]
He leaves on Monday but before heading off to his next post in Babbados, British High Commissioner Gordon Baker today presented the Archives Department with a collection of historical maps and drawings. The documents were purchased personally by Baker and his wife Sheila from an antique dealer in London, and include a survey plan of […]
In an age when computers automatically correct our printed words, it’s an art that seems almost archaic. But if you’ve ever received a hand or typewritten letter from a person who cannot spell, you know just how painful such communication can be. So how do we promote such skills in our children? There’s nothing like […]
For students of hospitality management at the Center for Employment Training one of the prequalifying requirements for on- the-job-training is a presentation that simulates a sit down dinner at a fancy hotel or restaurant. While the exercise may have been a test, the food was quite real… and News Five’s Patrick Jones was only too […]
Any young person in Belize who is out of school and not yet in a job — this covers a lot of people — should pay close attention to the next story, as it’s going to tell you about a real once in a lifetime opportunity. Patrick Jones reports. Like the Marines up north, they’re […]
You see them almost everywhere: sometimes peddling newspapers, selling tamales door to door, or just hanging out. They are kids who should be in school but for a number of reasons are not. Today some concerned groups organized to try and do something about it. The Plan is a five year project called Stay in […]
Even though the Government of Belize canceled its predecessor’s plans to build a national museum in Belmopan, a number of smaller museum projects have popped up in Belize City and elsewhere. Over the weekend the latest effort was unveiled on the island of Ambergris Caye. Patrick Jones was on hand for a preview. While most […]
In the last days before his departure from Belize British High Commissioner Gordon Baker has been a busy diplomat. This evening he presented twenty three thousand dollars worth of computer equipment to the University of the West Indies School of Continuing Studies. The equipment, which came courtesy of the Heads of Mission Gift Scheme, will […]
But the Youth Enhancement Academy is not the only arm of the Department of Corrections that is looking to advance its future. The entire facility is attempting to change its image and is starting from within. The first of a series of in-service training courses for prison wardens began Monday at Price Barracks in Ladyville. […]
It was a picture perfect day for members of the legal profession. Having the dust brushed off their wigs and robes dry cleaned, they turned out in record numbers as the Supreme Court held its ceremonial opening for 1998. Patrick Jones was among those on hand on Regent Street. The significance of this year’s ceremonial […]
St. Luke Methodist School on Mahogany Street continues to benefit from a unique program initiated by Texaco. The company has adopted the school as part of its efforts at community involvement and today donated books and shelves for the library, as well as a computer, printer, software and staff training. Texaco’s support for St. Luke’s […]
He is a fixture on the Belmopan literary scene but this morning Leroy Green chose Belize City as the venue to launch his latest publication. Patrick Jones was on hand at the Bliss. Beverly Smith Lopez, Dir., National Arts Council “She wriggled and giggled and oh how she giggled, and she stand, jump up and […]
As the domains of computers, telecommunications and media merge under one all-encompassing digital umbrella, the world’s broadcasters are rapidly moving to cross the technological borders which had previously kept them in isolation. Belize is no exception and starting tonight this newscast makes its debut on the Internet. Patrick Jones, himself no stranger to cyberspace, surfed […]
There are many people in Belize whose lives are interesting enough to provide material for a book. But few of them have the talent and discipline necessary to actually become a published author. Today, however, a well traveled citizen of Dangriga demonstrated that he has both qualities in abundance, as he launched not one book, […]
