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Today, a short handing over ceremony was held at Stella Maris School in Belize City. Two non-verbal students, who were diagnosed with Hunter’s Syndrome, were gifted a tablet with an app that will help them to communicate at home and school. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Christy Castillo Almeida, Founder/Executive Chair, Autism Belize “Everyone […]
Written on April 29, 2021 | Posted in
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Today marks three consecutive days of strike action by the Belize National Teachers Union. Once again, teachers took to the National Assembly steps, as they did during last week’s House of Representatives budget debate. Only this time, there was an even larger turnout as teachers were bused in from all ten branches across the country. […]
Written on April 28, 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Environment continues with its restoration efforts for the New River that runs through Orange Walk. The crisis on the stagnation of the river, and the associated public health and environmental hazards, first came to light back in 2019 and while there was some relief, the issue has resurfaced, along with the stench […]
Written on April 28, 2021 | Posted in
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Members of the Belize National Teachers Union were once again absent from the classroom. Today, day two of the teachers’ strike action, saw teachers walking from the Battlefield Park in downtown Belize City to the House of Culture where cabinet was meeting inside. We spoke to Branch President for the Belize District Branch, Tanya Flowers-Gillett […]
Written on April 27, 2021 | Posted in
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Teachers were also actively striking in San Pedro on Monday. Today, those teachers engaged in an educational campaign to bring awareness among the general public of their purpose for strike action. One union member confirmed with News five that the union will follow through with its strike for the remainder of the week. Helen […]
Written on April 27, 2021 | Posted in
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The last time the teachers went on strike was back in October 2016; it lasted eleven days. Their salaries were cut and that matter was taken before the courts. As you heard from the B.N.T.U.’s Belize District Branch president, the teachers expect that deductions will be made. So today, we asked Education C.E.O., Dian Maheia […]
Written on April 27, 2021 | Posted in
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Since Monday, at eleven-thirty a.m., teachers effected strike action by walking out of the classrooms. It comes just days after some students returned for in-person classes, after a year of distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet now, they are once again out of school. Education C.E.O. Dian Maheia gave News Five a one-on-one […]
Written on April 27, 2021 | Posted in
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C.E.O. Maheia told News Five the Ministry of Education will continue to monitor the situation since it is not known how long the teacher’s strike will last. Dian Maheia, C.E.O., Ministry of Education “I don’t think anyone knows how long this will last. We hope that this will not be something that will be […]
Written on April 27, 2021 | Posted in
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Well-known track and field athletes, Ashanti and Ashonti Carr, have received athletic scholarships. They return to Jamaica this Sunday where they will continue to acquire their degrees at the University of Technology. The twins have been track and field athletes for the past nine years in various disciplines and their dedication is now reaping rewards. […]
Written on April 23, 2021 | Posted in
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And finally tonight, a little good news for some children in Dangriga. They will benefit from a gift of reading material from the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. Today almost one thousand children’s books were given to schools and libraries in that community as well as to the pediatric unit at the Southern Regional Hospital. The […]
Written on April 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, Francis Fonseca indicated there could be major changes at University of Belize. He says UB needs new direction and a Belizean at the helm. Minister Fonseca briefly explained his plans to right the ship. Francis Fonseca, Area Representative, Freetown Division “I place on record my deep […]
Written on April 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The teachers are going to strike and leading up to next week Monday, they were out once again today in various municipalities to say no to the salary cut and increment freeze. News Five’s Duane Moody caught up with a group in Hattieville and compiled this story with footage and interviews from the island and […]
Written on April 22, 2021 | Posted in
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During his rebuttal to the budget presentation, Leader of the Opposition Patrick Faber raised the issue of outstanding taxes owed to the Government of Belize. He commended the current administration for its decision to allocate funds to beef up tax collection; however, he questioned whether the Briceño administration has the political will to go after […]
Written on April 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Union protests heated up today as teachers took to the streets in a number of municipalities. In Belize City, members of the Belize National Teachers Union picketed outside the branch offices of Belize Telemedia Limited and Smart, sending a message to not only these companies, but also to the government to once again denounce a […]
Written on April 16, 2021 | Posted in
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Elsewhere, the numbers seemed greater, especially in the Capital, Belmopan. B.N.T.U. members paraded in front of the B.T.L. branch on the Ring Road and the Smart Belmopan branch on Constitution Drive. Wearing their green “teechaz gat yuh bak” shirts, the sweltering heat did not stop the picketing. Duane Moody has more. Norlan Galvez, B.N.T.U. […]
Written on April 16, 2021 | Posted in
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As Belizean children begin the phased return to schools, one organization is lending a helping hand with supplies. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting Back-to-school will be a challenge for many in these trying financial times. For students who come from impoverished communities in Belize City, new uniforms, book bags and school […]
Written on April 16, 2021 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, you heard that the Public Service Union has put G.O.B. on notice of a trade dispute. Their work-to-rule campaign has already started as an initial form of industrial action. Well today, News Five confirmed that the Belize National Teachers Union ran a poll of its membership and the results are in. They too […]
Written on April 14, 2021 | Posted in
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The initial phase of a two-part rollout for students and teachers to return to their respective classrooms is underway and the Ministry of Education has given the go-ahead for fifty-five schools to reopen by April nineteenth. This morning, News Five visited several schools, including kindergarten, primary and secondary levels, to witness firsthand the preparations that […]
Written on April 13, 2021 | Posted in
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Chief Executive Officer Dian Maheia told News Five earlier today that the Ministry of Education has approved fifty-five pre-primary, primary and secondary schools for reopening in the first phase. With interest being generated among other schools, that list continues to grow as preparations get underway for phase two which begins May tenth. Dian Maheia, […]
Written on April 13, 2021 | Posted in
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Today was back-to-school day for a handful of students who have not seen the inside of a classroom since schools were closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we reported a few weeks ago, the Ministry of Education, following a green light from Cabinet, is proceeding with a gradual return to face-to-face […]
Written on April 12, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize National Teachers Union has a new executive led by returning president, Senator Elena Smith. The committee was elected during a two-day virtual convention held by the B.N.T.U., despite the president’s seat going unchallenged. According to Smith, the executive will serve for a period of two years. Senator Elena Smith, National President, B.N.T.U. […]
Written on April 8, 2021 | Posted in
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The Belize High School has advanced in the Caribbean Girls Hackathon. It’s a regional event where programmers get together to find solutions for a real world problem. B.H.S. entered three teams and Team Paradox has qualified to move on to the next round. The team, made up of students Amali Teck, Gabbi Knox, Gianna Saldivar […]
Written on April 1, 2021 | Posted in
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During the COVID pandemic, Belize’s performing artists have had to get creative and many have moved online. The same has happened with Belize’ littlest performers. The tiny tots recently took the Pre-School Festival of Arts to a digital format. One benefit of this change was the ability to add cute animation and fun backgrounds to […]
Written on March 31, 2021 | Posted in
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The nation’s children may be on Easter break, but the Belize National Teachers Union is not relaxing this holiday. Union representatives met with government representatives on Monday evening to further negotiate a proposed salary cut for teachers and public officers. The protracted discussions come after dates being set for the reopening of schools after a […]
Written on March 30, 2021 | Posted in
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Senator Smith has also laid out a schedule during which the union’s leadership will meet with various branches to provide an update following the upcoming round of meetings. According to Smith, it will also serve as an opportunity for the executive of B.N.T.U. to renew its mandate in the ongoing negotiations. Senator Elena Smith, […]
Written on March 30, 2021 | Posted in
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