During the month of May, the Belize Cancer Society annually holds events to bring attention to cancer. The society and its partners held the annual cancer care symposium in Belize City today. Local and international presenters spoke on cancer prevention, control, initiatives, programs and other cancer related topics. Andrea Polanco reports: Andrea Polanco, Reporting […]
One of a series of workshops to train teachers to become effective communicators of Caribbean Single Market And Economy took place in Belize City today. The CSME Unit partnered with consultants and specialists to engage high school teachers with the aim that it will make students and working professionals aware of the potential that exists […]
A group of high school students find themselves in plenty of trouble tonight after school authorities discovered that they were circulating nude photographs on social media. That was offensive enough to the school which has gone on record to say that the photos were also doctored to embarrass a teacher. The action by the school […]
When we spoke with Minister of Education Patrick Faber, he said it was the first time that he was hearing of the incident. He told the media that according to protocols, it would be dealt with by the School’s Board of Director and Management team and unless deem fit, they will intervene. But Faber noted […]
The Belize City ITVET will be hosting its annual Open Day on Thursday. It’s an opportunity for students to show the skills they’ve acquired through displays of goods and services. While there isn’t an entrance fee, the public is invited to come out and support the students. Manager of the ITVET says that this year […]
The government has come under considerable fire for the controversial Petrocaribe Loans Act. Last week, the Prime Minister announced there will be amendments taken to the House. Still yet, G.O.B. announced today that it will be spending some of the funds for a Summer of Sports Program through the Ministry of Education, Youths and Sports. […]
BNTU President Luke Palacio, in an interview with the media last week, said the prime minister attempted to mislead the nation when he stated that teachers and public servants were also beneficiaries of the Petrocaribe rollout. While Palacio’s comment was made in the context of the much talked about salary adjustment, P.M. Barrow, during a […]
The Ministry of Education today recognized the best of the best at its seventh annual “Outstanding Teachers and School Leaders of the Year Awards.” Teachers from across the country gathered at the Bliss where they were celebrated with trophies, cash awards and certificates for their contributions in the classroom. And while it was all about […]
Thousands of students are going to school without the basic supplies and food to carry them through classes. But all that is about to change for a group of forty Belize City based deserving students who received much needed assistance to enable them to continue their studies. Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Approximately […]
Since the beginning of May, there have been two major changes in the administration of the University of the West Indies. Senior management changes, including the promotion of Professor V. Eudine Barriteau to Principal Designate of UWI Cave Hill. Meanwhile, Doctor Luz Longsworth, current Director of the UWI Mona’s Western Jamaica Campus has been selected […]
Professor Barriteau’s move to the Cave Hill Campus comes as incumbent Sir Hilary Beckles transitions to his new position as Vice Chancellor of the university. That change also came into effect on May first. Dr. Joel Warrican, Director Academic Programming and Delivery Division “The great thing is that whether you have family or work […]
A Mopan Technical high school teacher, who was accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a male student, has been dismissed from his job. Today, Minister of Education, Patrick Faber told News Five that following investigations from the Managing Board of the school, the Teaching Services Commission determined that Elito Puc must be removed; the […]
The minister of education drove home the point that the ministry will not tolerate predators within the system and that the action taken again Puc will serve as an example for any other individual who engages in illicit sexual acts against youths. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education “While we are not gloating about that, […]
High school students from throughout the Belize District were challenged to come up with innovative concepts to address youth and employment issues. It came down to the wire among fifteen teams today; but in the end, Ocean Academy from Caye Caulker impressed the panel of judges and won the second annual high school innovation challenge. […]
The Twenty-first National Coca-Cola Spelling Bee is underway and the Belize District Finals were held today at the Belize Elementary School Auditorium. Of the sixteen participants who competed, Shandel Parham of Saint Ignatius Primary School would clinch first place by correctly spelling the word lucubrate. It’s a seldom used word in day-to-day language but it […]
Five Belmopan High schools were the first in the Caribbean to initiate a network of school based environmental clubs with a strong climate change focus. The launch of the network is set to see hundreds of young people across the region more involved in raising awareness of climate change and implementing changes to encourage a […]
Fourteen new tablets were handed over to the Hattieville Government School by the People’s United Party today. But while the gesture was welcomed, it is the information on that portable storage device that will be used to enhance the educational experience. The teachers at the institution will use the vast amount of electronic information to […]
And from Guanacaste Park to the University of Belize- the Earth Day celebration continues. We stopped in at UB to check out the festivities, where visiting students were able to participate in an all-day interactive booth display. Students of the Natural Resources Management Program teamed up with several local organizations to raise awareness and celebrate […]
A Belizean delegation participated in a simulation summit for the O.A.S. at the end of last month in the Caribbean. They joined over a hundred delegates for sessions to role-play as diplomats and political officials of the Member States of the Organization of the American States and followed parliamentary proceedings to debate and approve resolutions dealing […]
The Institute of Social and Cultural Research through NICH is in the process of gathering data on historical events. The Belize History Association was formed to engage persons from all walks of life from across the country to add to the collective data about the country. But the association needed a trademark, a logo that […]
But with the official logo finally completed, what’s next for the Belize History Association? Giovanni Pinelo, Research and Education Officer, ISCR “The input from artists, the input from oral historians, community historians, academics and all persons is crucial to the success of the association and in particular to the benefit of understanding our history. […]
If there is one place where work is mostly play, it’s in the classroom; a preschool classroom, that is. But it’s not just any kind of play; it’s one that the Quality Assurance and Department Services (QUADS) is harnessing to meet the learning needs of young students. A thousand preschoolers from the city and rural […]
Students from across the country sat Part One of the Primary School Examination which sets the stage for them to advance to secondary school. It is not a requirement, except for a few schools, but still high achievers qualify for scholarships which is clearly is an incentive. Over seven thousand students took the exams including […]
Over a year ago the American Belizean Technology Education Center was opened in Belize. Since then, close to three hundred students have graduated and majority have earned gainful employment. The program, which is funded by the U.S State Department, U.S Embassy in Belize, in collaboration with Just Us New York, trained another batch of students […]
An anticipated item on the calendar of school activities is the Festival of Arts involving pre-scholars. This morning the festival opened at the Bliss; teachers and proud parents were on hand for the event. For the little ones there was excitement at the chance of being on stage and perhaps a little nervousness. News Five’s […]
