The third national Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference is being held in Belize City. The conference began today with a packed agenda where professionals of different backgrounds spoke about the challenges facing the TVETs in Belize and how those challenges can be addressed in an effective and timely manner. This year’s theme is […]
The European Union wrapped up its two million Euros project in the south today. The project started a year and a half ago with the goal to teach banana farmers about soil fertility management; increase the soil fertility in banana sector to improve banana production; and to enhance UB’s micro-propagation lab to improve production of […]
The annual early childhood development conference of the Ministry of Education concluded today in San Ignacio. A team of experts have been looking at the implementation of a child tracking system that will bring together data from relevant ministries which deal with issues affecting children. News Five’s Duane Moody reports on the important information sharing […]
Learning about dollars and cents starts at an early age. In Belize, a forum on financial literacy is held annually to teach young students how to manage money and make sound financial decisions. News Five’s Duane Moody reports from the Ramada Belize City Princess. Duane Moody, Reporting Students, parents as well as educators and […]
At the Leo Bradley Library today, Wilfred Holder launched “One Man’s Journey’, an autobiography that transports readers on an insightful journey detailing key moments of his life. From rock bottom to the glorious peaks of success, his inspiring tales of overcoming personal or professional failure will resonate with readers everywhere, on all walks of life. […]
The winners of the 2019 Youth Innovation Challenge were announced on Thursday. Ocean Academy in Caye Caulker Village placed first with their financial literacy mobile application. The competition took place over a period of three days during which students from across the country were tasked in presenting ideas related to financial literacy. Out of the […]
The 2019 Education Showcase for the Ministry of Education is focusing primarily on financial literacy of students. It is believed that the concept, taught at a very young age, can mould the future of the generation. This year’s youth innovation challenge will take place over three days. High school students from the Belize District will […]
The Youth Innovation Challenge is being done in partnership with various stakeholders including Central Bank of Belize, the Credit Union League and community mentors who work along with the schools. PricewaterhouseCoopers provides the financial assistance for the winners as well as the logistical arrangements of the challenge. According to Education Minister Patrick Faber and Corrine […]
Even before dawn this morning, students started their trek to sit part-two of the P.S.E. in southern Belize. There was not even a horse to ride, much less a vehicle to travel in. It was by foot that the primary school students from Machakilha set out to the P.S.E. centre in Corazon, another remote area […]
The hardships and challenges faced by the children of Machakilha have triggered more questions for the Ministry of Education. Today, Minister of Education Patrick Faber says that while he acknowledges the strains and pains of the students, his ministry can only do so much. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education “It is true that they […]
Earlier in the newscast, we showed students in southern Belize as they walked for miles to get to P.S.E. exam centres. In the city, the picture was very different – parents and family members accompanied the young students to the different high schools designated for the exams. So while the students in Machakilha were hopeful, […]
The Belize National Teacher’s Union held its forty-ninth national convention in late April. President Elena Smith was uncontested and remains at the head of the union for a second term. Smith’s presidency has been tested by the long list of challenges affecting teachers at all levels. Minister of Education Patrick Faber and Smith have not […]
Principal of Muffles College High School in Orange Walk Town, Maria Johnston has come under fire for allegedly bullying and humiliating one of her female teachers. As we have been reporting, the teacher was placed on administrative leave after nude pictures of her were leaked. The Teaching Services Commission denied a request to have her […]
There have been issues facing teachers at the Bishop Martin High School for some time now. Today, Minister Patrick Faber provided his view. In April, the Board of Trustees at the high school decided to hire ‘emergency teachers’ in order to prevent further disruption of the school’s operations. This was after four teachers: Manuel Tzul, […]
A new school building was inaugurated today in Belize City. The new classrooms at Maud Williams High School can now accommodate one hundred and eighty students and will make their learning process easier since the new building provides necessary space for academic as well as technical and vocational programmes. The project which was funded by […]
May is recognized annually as the Education Showcase month by the Ministry of Education. For some time now, the ministry in partnership with the Peace Corps and other organizations has been looking at financial literacy: a pathway to a productive life for primary and second school students. For two years, the focus has been on […]
The Principal of Muffles College High School Maria Johnston is in the hot seat once again tonight. Johnston has been in the middle of a controversy at the high school. She is the principal who sent a request to the Teaching Services Commission to have one of her female teachers fired. As we reported weeks […]
The Belize National Teachers Union is winding up a two-day convention in Corozal Town. The event started on Wednesday and was wrapping up around six o’clock this evening. One of the highlights of the convention was the election of first vice president of the union. Former national president, Luke Palacio, who was serving as first […]
A series of papers were presented and discussed today at the annual research conference of the University of Belize. The topics varied encompassing many facets of development of the country as well as issues of governance. The papers, according to UB, won’t be collecting dust, but will be available to interested parties. Here is News […]
The militant Belize National Teachers Union has taken pause from its advocacy to clean house. The last time they met was in Belmopan where they held a rally on the I.C.J. Tonight, teachers are meeting in Corozal Town for their forty-ninth annual convention. The B.N.T.U has four seats to be filled, but three are uncontested, […]
The University of Belize wrapped up the second day of hosting one hundred and thirteenth session of the Central American University Confederation called the CSUCA. Universities from Central America and the Dominican Republic met to discuss the state of education in the region, share best practices and solutions to address some of the ongoing issues […]
The Assistant Secretary General with responsibility for academic affairs of the CSUCA also spoke with the press at this morning’s meeting. Francisco Alarcon says that the universities were intent on adopting several policies that will enhance the academic offerings and make education more accessible. The institutions committed to improve research, accessibility of distant post-graduate studies, […]
The University of Belize is hosting its counterparts from Central America and the Dominican Republic this week. A two-day event is discussing the quality and standards of education offered by the various universities that form part of the body. The thinking is that regional integration strengthens higher education at the universities. One area of particular […]
There will be regular classes on Wednesday, April tenth, now that the I.C.J. Referendum has been postponed. This is the latest and official comment from the Ministry of Education. There was confusion this morning as it relates to whether or not classes would be held. This morning an official of the ministry told the media […]
On Monday over seven thousand students sat the first half of the Primary School Examination countrywide. There were around thirty exam centres open for students to take the national standardized test. In our newscast on Monday night, we showed you students in Belize City after they took the exams. Well, those students only spoke about […]
