Last week, we reported on an independent report commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank that indicated that Belize’s education system is in a crisis. The report said that Belize is at the bottom of the academic ladder in Latin America and the Caribbean despite hundreds of millions of dollars being pumped annually into the system. […]
The Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage recently unveiled its new logo. The umbrella organization and its fight to preserve the natural wonders of Belize has taken on a softer tone. The coalition is hosting its first summer camp for kids. The camp is free and the first two days will take place at […]
This week, we have been focusing on a recent report commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank which shows that despite the high level of spending from the public purse, the education sector is in a state of chaotic failure. More children are out of school than in the classrooms, more are dropping out of school […]
Belizean students interested in pursuing tertiary level studies in Mexico are being given an opportunity to apply for all-expense-paid scholarships in a number of graduate and post-graduate programs. A total of twenty-five scholarships are currently available through the Mexican Institute in offerings which include physics, engineering and agriculture. Interesting candidates are asked to visit the […]
As we reported on Monday, the results of a recent study published by the Inter-American Development Bank on challenges being faced within the education sector indicate that Belize is underperforming in comparison with other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to outdated instructional models and materials still in use, teachers rely heavily […]
Summer is here and kids are out of school, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t learn. In fact, there are organizations which utilize summer months primarily to catch youths up on vital facets of education which they may not have grasped in the school setting. Two of those problem areas are reading and math, […]
A new and independent report commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank indicates that there is a crisis in the education system. In fact, Belize is at the bottom of the academic ladder in Latin America and the Caribbean. The government is spending hundreds of millions of dollars annually but the returns in education access, quality […]
The Mexican and U.S. Embassies and Pat the Great Cat Literacy Project hosted a presentation by the artist and illustrator for the educational children’s book. The event held at the Mexican Institute in Belize City was to focus once again on the book, which was a joint venture between the children of Belize and Milwaukee. […]
For the past four years the US firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has teamed up with the international development organization Peacework and the Ministry of Education team for the Belize Financial Literacy Project. The project consists of two weeks of training for teachers and students; the first week concluded with a market expo at the Radisson. The showcase […]
This Friday, Galen University is staging a basketball game at the Bird’s Isle in Belize City. The event is to raise funds to further assist the Belize Jaguars and by extension the Football Federation of Belize with the necessary financing for the national teams that represent the Jewel in local and international outings. In collaboration […]
The recently established Ariel Rosado Foundation stepped up to the plate in a big way this morning. The foundation has managed to provide fifteen new scholarships to deserving students while at the same time, eleven students who were recipients last year received tuition fees for another school year. The foundation was established in the name […]
The annual Du Di Rait Ting Award Ceremony organized by the Police Department took place this morning in Belize City. Five high schools participated, but it is the Independence High School that has distinguished itself once again. For the third time, one of its students has won the top prize. Dexter Hernandez, who sold panades […]
New Horizons is a project first brought to Belize by the US Southern Command in 2001 and again in 2007 and now in 2013. It involves soldiers from SouthCom and the Belize Defense Force coordinating in a joint exercise which combines training with infrastructure projects and education, health and humanitarian works carried out in different […]
Every year, the best and brightest students who excel in the Primary School Examinations are recognized for their intellectual achievement. And this morning, these young stars gathered at the Institute of Creative Arts where a celebration of their academic distinction took place. The top scorer along with twenty-five others received awards and scholarships to various […]
At Monday’s press conference held by the Belize National Teachers Union (B.N.T.U.), corporal punishment was one of the various contentious issues raised by the union. Minister of Education Patrick Faber has asserted that teachers are still practicing corporal punishment within the classroom and has demanded that they comply with the rules. The union agrees that […]
Firing back at Minister Faber for his very derogatory comments about teachers and about the unions, the B.N.T.U. has levied accusations that he is out of touch with their concerns since he has had little or no contact with them. Today, Faber strongly refuted those assertions by the union, and told News Five that the […]
While the current infrastructural projects forces motorists to take more time along the city streets, on Monday, the Belize National Teachers Union was driven to speak about the comments made by Minister of Education Patrick Faber. Deceitful and “Bafu” were only some of the words used to describe the Minister’s unfortunate comments made during an […]
Corporal Punishment was also discussed by the union. Teachers are no longer allowed to use the rod to discipline children. Minister Faber also lashed out at teachers who continue to use corporal punishment in the classroom. The B.N.T.U. agrees that teachers should comply with the rules but the educators need to be trained in alternative […]
Today is the final day of an intensive five week basic teachers training course at the early education or preschool level. Participants were selected from every district and include new and experienced teachers, who will be graded on the work they have done during the course. The Quality Assurance Development Section of the Ministry of […]
It’s no secret that our country began as an settlement for buccaneers. There was little planning but eventually the colony of British Honduras rose to become Belize. And if you look at the twists and turns of Belize City and the drainage problems that have exacerbated over the years, you would know that planned environments […]
By now you are aware that the seven thousand five hundred and thirty-three students that took the Primary School Examination did not perform well in English and Math. The Ministry of Education held a conference on Thursday to examine their findings about the exam. And while the Chief Education Officer, Christopher Aird, crunched the numbers, […]
Earlier this year, in January, the Taiwanese Embassy held a scholarship briefing with students, teachers and principals from various educational institutions across the country. It was to provide information on the application process for scholarships as well as school-life in Taiwan. Well today, Ambassador, Republic of China (Taiwan), David Wu, took the opportunity to report […]
Seven thousand five hundred and thirty-three students sat the exams, a five percent increase over last year. The top twenty six students have been highlighted for their achievement. But the exam which tests proficiency in English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science has not produced the desired results over the past decade. Scores in both English […]
Many of the repeat offenders at the magistrate court lack basic education. That is why it is important for schools to be constantly upgraded and the training of teachers are also paramount. Excelsior High School understands that message as a memorandum of understanding was signed today at the school grounds. The City Council giving back […]
Seven thousand five hundred and thirty-three students sat the 2013 Primary School Examination. There are three moments that define the exam: the nerve wracking day one, and the sighs of relief following the completion of day two. But the third day which also carries some apprehension is the day that the results are released. On […]
