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Students from the University of Belize, majoring in Belizean History, were today engaged in an hour-long discussion with former Foreign Minister Assad Shoman on the issue of the Belize/Guatemala Dispute. Shoman, in his erstwhile capacity as lead negotiator on the unsettled matter, spoke at length on where both countries are presently with respect of the […]
The annual Children’s Rally in Belize City was held today at the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall. Approximately a thousand students gathered inside the hall for the event which seeks to promote patriotism among youth; paying homage to the Battle of Saint George’s Caye and Belize’s Independence. It took a little over a week to put […]
Written on September 13, 2013 | Posted in
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Literacy and numeracy…together with comprehension are all hallmarks of learning. Today, primary schools across the country celebrated International Literacy Day with activities geared towards reading and writing in various forms including storytelling and poetry. News Five’s Isani Cayetano caught up with one school making the most of the special occasion. Isani Cayetano, Reporting International […]
Written on September 6, 2013 | Posted in
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The Landings Project, a powerful body of work in visual and literary art, was launched in Belize City today. The repertoire, a product of curator Joan Duran, dates back to 2004 when it was first introduced as the cultural definition of fifteen participating countries. The latest publication is a volume of essays, quotations, writings and […]
Today at the House of Culture in Belize City, a publication of historical landmarks was launched. The book, “A Walk through Old Belize, is published by the Belize Tourism Board in collaboration with the Institute for Social and Cultural Research to present data on significant markers in the Old Capital. Some thirty-seven sites are featured […]
Written on September 4, 2013 | Posted in
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The academic year 2013, for primary schools across the country, began today. While parents, students and teachers were on hand to commence the first day of classes, in Big Falls Village, a protest was being staged along the Southern Highway. The residents were up in arms over the transfer of five teachers from the village’s […]
Some four hundred and fifty less fortunate primary school students from across the Belize District received some much needed school supplies courtesy of the Hands of Mercy Charity Foundation. Designed to assist marginalized children with school supplies, the N.G.O. has helped hundreds of students from ten various primary schools from south side Belize City, Hattieville […]
The University of Belize today launched an institutional curriculum review, a process identified by President Cary Fraser as designed to establish a continuous program of academic reviews that will assist in improving the quality of the university’s academic program. The presentation was held this morning at the Radisson. Assistant Provost, Dr. Cynthia Thompson spoke of […]
Written on August 29, 2013 | Posted in
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A decade after it was established, the National Institute of Culture and History, is redefining itself. At the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, NICH unveiled a new culture policy in draft form which it intends to implement in the early part of next year. Key to the new national policy is the issue of […]
Written on August 28, 2013 | Posted in
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The third annual Back-To-School Drive, organized by Brian Dena, a community activist of the Fabers Road area, kicks off this Friday. But Dena is wasting no time in appealing to the Belizean public to give freely in assisting primary school students to prepare themselves for the upcoming school year. For his part, Dena is leading […]
Written on August 27, 2013 | Posted in
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This morning, under the patronage of the University of Belize, the Ministry of Education and the Commonwealth Open Schooling Association, Open School in Belize was officially launched. It’s the first of its kind and is being implemented at Gwen Lizarraga High School. The initiative is supported by the Commonwealth of Learning and is to foster […]
Written on August 23, 2013 | Posted in
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Every year at the end of summer there are a number of organizations that work to provide needy students with school supplies. It’s much anticipated and in some areas it is a vitally important community initiative. There is one such organization that is going above and beyond its social call of duty. The House of […]
Written on August 23, 2013 | Posted in
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Earlier in the newscast, we told you about the protest in Belmopan. At eleven this morning, the group prepared to march from the National Assembly Building on the Ring Road and to the University of Belize. The protest at that venue was against a gender department which Menzies claims has been formed at the institution. […]
Written on August 20, 2013 | Posted in
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Earlier in the news we told you about the departure of Oceana Belize Vice President Audrey Matura Shepherd. A team from Oceana’s headquarters will come to Belize to conduct interviews with the shortlisted candidates. But whoever is selected to fill the vacancy will also have access to a new website. Oceana’s summer intern, Idalia Machuca […]
Written on August 20, 2013 | Posted in
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They have been recognized internationally by CONCACAF and FIFA for integrity during the recent Gold Cup…and this past weekend Team Belize’s Ian Gaynair and Woodrow West also received the Eagle Award for integrity and sportsmanship. The recognition was bestowed by Galen University during its graduation ceremonies, and acknowledges the character of both men for refusing […]
In 2012, the Belize Bank started a scholarship program to match the celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary. Twenty-five students across the country went home will full scholarships. Now thirteen more students have been added to that amount for 2013. News Five’s Jose reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting For the second year, the Belize Bank has […]
Earlier in the newscast we told you about the thirteen scholarships that the Belize Bank has given to well deserving students. UNICOMER, the parent company of Courts Belize also gave ten scholarships to intelligent young Belizeans today. Duane Moody joined the kids who will now attend high school courtesy of Courts. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
The University of Belize-Office of Student Affairs today presented the recipients of this year’s Student Athlete, Barton and UB Alumni scholarships. The students were selected based on academic and athletic capabilities and are from all over the country. The scholarships cover a period of one year and are renewable. News Five’s Jose Sanchez reports. […]
Written on August 9, 2013 | Posted in
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The Mexican Embassy has announced that eight Belizeans have received scholarships to attend three and four year programs in Mexico. The opportunity comes under the Belize-Mexico Bi-lateral Agreement. Students will attend the CONALEP University and they will leave the country as early as Sunday. News Five spoke to a few of the scholarship recipients at […]
Written on August 6, 2013 | Posted in
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A Canadian company is currently recruiting Belizean students to study in Canada. Actyl first gained attention last November when its representatives came to Belize looking for persons to work in Canada. The company is attracted to Belize, because of language skills and the level of education. Today, News Five’s Isani Cayetano was at Actyl’s office […]
Diabetes is one of the deadliest diseases. The prevalence rate among Belizeans is roughly at thirteen percent, which means that at least forty thousand persons are living with the condition. In the backdrop of such grim statistics, News Five’s Duane Moody joined some youths this morning at a camp for persons with Type One Diabetes, […]
Written on July 30, 2013 | Posted in
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The fourth Youth Apprenticeship Program wound up this morning with a ceremony at the Princess Hotel and Casino. Hundreds of young men and women took part in the four month program that combined theory with practical training on the job. A number of business houses opened their doors to the apprentices, some of whom have […]
Since the release of a comprehensive study conducted in Belize by the Education Division of the Inter-American Development Bank over a five-year period, findings in the report have been presented in the media. Overall, the results of the survey indicate that the current state of Belize’s education system is very critical, with government spending more […]
Written on July 23, 2013 | Posted in
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According to Leacock, parents should be equally concerned about and involved in the quality of education their children are receiving by holding the schools responsible for their output. David Leacock, CEO, Ministry of Education “This is everybody’s business, you have to get engaged. So, if you were not concerned about your child’s education before […]
Written on July 23, 2013 | Posted in
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The twenty-fourth biennial conference of the Caribbean Association of Principals of Secondary Schools started today with pomp and circumstance as delegations from across the Caribbean converged at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel for the event. For the next five days, the leaders from high schools will be discussing the management, achievements as well as new […]
