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Classes on Friday for primary schools across the country have been cancelled as all teachers are expected to head west to Benque Viejo to attend a forum on the Belize/Guatemala differendum. The meeting is to discuss ongoing tension between both countries due to recent hostility along the southern border at Sarstoon. The objective of the […]
Written on April 13, 2016 | Posted in
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According to Palacio, it is now necessary to revise the existing curriculum to reflect a broader knowledge of the civics and history of Belize. Luke Palacio, National President, B.N.T.U. “We are hoping that they will also make a commitment or at least give an indication as to what other activities they would be engaged […]
Written on April 13, 2016 | Posted in
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A World Bank diagnostic finds that Belize is thriving in some areas but failing in other sectors. On Thursday, a three-year growth and sustainable development strategy was launched at the Radisson. It outlines a plan to grow the economy, improve security and generally provide a better quality of life for Belizeans. News Five’s Duane Moody […]
Written on April 8, 2016 | Posted in
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Is the national university, the University of Belize, in complete academic disarray where students go through programs without learning anything, but still getting straight A’s? Former lecturer Marcio Augusto has written a scathing article that was published in today’s edition of the Amandala Newspaper which he makes that assertion. In the editorial, the Portuguese professor […]
Written on April 5, 2016 | Posted in
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A four point six million dollar facility will be constructed in the south side of the City with part of a loan from the Caribbean Development Bank. When completed, it will provide the space for sports, arts and culture, literacy and life skills programs for the youths of the areas. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. […]
Written on April 4, 2016 | Posted in
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In the next few minutes, seven students of the Anglican Cathedral College will be vying for the title of Miss ACC. The pageant, which has been revamped, is being held to raise funds for a feeding program at the institution. Over the past four weeks, the delegates from third and fourth form classes have been […]
Written on March 18, 2016 | Posted in
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The biennial Sagicor Visionaries Challenge took place today at the Ramada Belize City Princess. A dozen entries were submitted by five schools from across Belize District. The projects focus innovative business ideas encompassing the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. News Five’s Duane Moody was there and has this report. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
Written on March 16, 2016 | Posted in
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Across the country, students sat the first phase of the Primary School Examinations in English and the Sciences. Most of the seven thousand plus students studiously prepared for the anticipated exams; the results often determine placement for high schools. Despite readiness to take the tests, there was eagerness as well as nervousness among the students. […]
Written on March 14, 2016 | Posted in
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On the occasion of a beach reclamation initiative, the Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia took the opportunity to comment on an issue of education. It involves the rapidly growing Ocean Academy, the only high school on Caye Caulker. The minister says that G.O.B. is finally assisting with the expansion of the high school. Manuel […]
The preschool district festival of arts commenced on Tuesday across the country and since then, hundreds of young talented students have graced the stage of the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts for the Belize District. From dance, to drama and song…the little ones were impressive, receiving gold, silver and bronze certificates. This year, the […]
Written on March 11, 2016 | Posted in
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The much anticipated Festival of Arts was launched this morning. It kicked off at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts for pre-schoolers of the Belize District. The show will travel to the other districts to expose the budding talent in performing and visual arts. The event also provides an opportunity to motivate the artistic […]
Written on March 8, 2016 | Posted in
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A few weeks ago, the University of the West Indies (UWI) marshaled a task force consisting of its best medical practitioners and experts for the express purpose of fighting the Zika virus. With transmission reported in six Caribbean countries, the issue has become important enough that it was on the agenda of the recent CARICOM […]
Written on March 4, 2016 | Posted in
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The University of Belize, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports and the European Union today launched a two-year project at the Corozal Junior College to upgrade the quality and relevance of early childhood and secondary education in the north. The project, valued at over three million Belize dollars, seeks to […]
Written on March 4, 2016 | Posted in
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A new attorney was called to the bar this morning; she is Shanidi Chell from Orange Walk Town who distinguished herself as an honor student at the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. Chell is not going to go to private practice immediately because she is currently employed as a Crown Counsel. Her family and […]
The Bliss Center in Belize City was over flowing this morning with children from various primary schools. The event was the launch of an activity book that will teach them about their rights and the responsibilities that come with those rights. Health, education, family life, play and recreation, an adequate standard of living and to […]
Written on February 25, 2016 | Posted in
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Primary school students at St. John’s Vianney Primary School were ecstatic this morning when they were allowed onto a new playground. The swings, seesaw and slide are a donation from the Rotary Club of Edmonton, Canada. Members of the organization volunteered their time to paint and set up the various components of the set and […]
Written on February 24, 2016 | Posted in
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Nine years ago Junior Buddy was born at the Belize Zoo on the George Price Highway. Today, he celebrated another milestone in the company of school children from the area. We’ve been following Junior Buddy for years and today we found him as charming and graceful as he turned nine-years-old. Jaguars are extinct in other […]
Written on February 23, 2016 | Posted in
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Today, students of Nazarene High School culminated a week of drug education with a march through Belize City streets and a rally. It was an intensive session in which the Belize Police Department played a critical role educating youths on the dangers of drug use and abuse. Counselor Jeniecia Sanker told News Five today that […]
Written on February 19, 2016 | Posted in
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Two budding artists have won top awards at a national and an international art competition, distinguishing themselves and their schools. The young students are from Saint John’s Vianney and Saint Joseph Primary schools. They enrolled in the Primary School Arts Skills Training Program which allowed them to compete in the Lion’s Club Peace Poster Competition […]
Written on February 17, 2016 | Posted in
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Education rules to come on stream in the new academic year will likely lead to the loss of jobs of about a thousand three hundred primary and high school teachers. But the Ministry of Education isn’t apologizing because teachers have had as much as sixteen years to get trained and licensed and still yet a […]
Written on February 8, 2016 | Posted in
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The Belize National Teachers Union supports licensing and says that over the years; teachers were constantly reminded that to keep their jobs, they have to have to obtain the appropriate level of education. Minister Faber as well as Chief Education Officer spoke this morning about the opportunities the ministry provided to teachers. Dr. Carol […]
Written on February 8, 2016 | Posted in
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Approximately five hundred primary and eight hundred high school teachers will be directly affected by the reform of the education system. But there are some exceptions. Teachers who are in the process of getting their education certificates or pedagogical training will be able to apply for a special permit to further allow them to remain […]
Written on February 8, 2016 | Posted in
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For years, the issue of the teachers training has been on the drawing board at the Ministry of Education. According to recent figures, only about forty percent of primary school teachers are trained at the associate level while in secondary schools only thirty-one percent have the required training. The ministry thus embarked on a program […]
Written on February 3, 2016 | Posted in
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After two years of consultations the Ministry of Education is ready to roll out Phase two of the Belize Education Sector Reform Project. The construction of thirty-five schools is planned across the country to ensure access to education from pre-school to primary school. The total cost of Phase two is forty-four million US dollars; the […]
Written on January 27, 2016 | Posted in
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Over the years, the Ministry of Education has amalgamated several schools across the country, but now it is moving toward the construction of thirty-five new schools. And with that, also comes the issue of administrative budget for the faculty and staff as well as operations. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education “What we’ve always maintained […]
Written on January 27, 2016 | Posted in
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