Education
BTB Recognizes 13 Belizean Chefs at Culinary Certification Ceremony
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), through its Elevate Training Institute, hosted a Culinary Certification Ceremony on Monday, February 9, 2026, to recognize 13 Belizean chefs who earned professional culinary certifications from the American Culinary Federation (ACF). The ceremony was held at 9:30AM in the Coral Room at the Grand Resort & Residences in Belize City. It marked a major step toward strengthening Belize’s culinary sector and tourism product.
Community and Society
Foundation of Belize Supports RISE Readers with Back-to-School Supplies
On Tuesday, February 4, at 3:30PM., the Foundation of Belize donated school bags stocked with essential supplies to children enrolled in the RISE Literacy Program during a session at San Pedro High School. Executive Director and San Pedro Town Councillor Dianeli Aranda, along with founders Joseph and Catherine Cooper, presented the bags to the program’s 13 students, ages six to 13.
Education
Temporary Classrooms Used as Ocean Academy Campus Remains Uninhabitable
Ocean Academy, Caye Caulker’s only high school, remains displaced from its campus following severe flood damage and has been operating out of temporary and borrowed spaces since November 2025. The school has been conducting sessions in locations such as boat rooms, community centres, and spaces above restaurants after health inspectors deemed the campus uninhabitable due to extensive flooding, mould growth, and mosquito infestations.
Education
Caye Caulker and San Pedro to Get New Schools in 2026
Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez has announced that new school projects for Caye Caulker and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, are slated to begin in 2026. Perez shared the update while outlining planned development projects for Belize Rural South at the end of the year.
Education
SPHS Introduces New Visitor Check-In System
San Pedro High School has rolled out a new visitor screening process designed to enhance campus security and improve student attendance tracking. The changes, which began in September and are now fully implemented, require all visitors, including parents and guests, to sign in at the main gate and present identification such as a Social Security card or government-issued ID. The updated protocol was introduced to prevent unauthorized student departures and ensure closer monitoring of attendance.
Education
Participate Learning invites Belizean educators to teach in the U.S.
Belizean educators interested in teaching preschool, elementary, secondary education, or English as a Second Language in the United States can apply through Participate Learning. Applications can be submitted at any time by visiting www.participatelearning.com. Those hoping to begin teaching in the upcoming 2026 school year, which starts in July, are advised to apply by November 30, 2025.
Education
Evening Shift at Holy Cross Expands Access to Education
Holy Cross Anglican School, north of San Pedro Town in the San Mateo area, is set to launch a new evening program on October 20, 2025, designed to meet the needs of children currently left on waiting lists due to overcrowded classrooms. This initiative, known as the Second Chance After-School Program, will offer learning opportunities to up to 40 students in Infant I, Infant II, and Standard I, introducing a shift system approach to provide learning opportunities, pioneering a shift system approach unique to the island’s education landscape.
Education
San Pedro Lions promote mental health awareness at SPHS
On World Mental Health Day, observed on Friday, October 10th, the San Pedro Lions Club hosted an informative program at the San Pedro High School (SPHS) focused on mental health awareness. The event featured motivational speeches and a personal testimony, reminding students that they are not alone in their struggles and encouraging them to seek support. The message emphasized that asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.
Education
Site Visit Conducted on Proposed Location for Three New Island Schools
Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez led a site visit to the location designated for three new schools on northern Ambergris Caye. The proposed site, about seven miles north of downtown San Pedro, has been identified for the construction of a preschool, primary school, and high school. The broader project also includes a preschool and high school in Caye Caulker. Joining the visit were the Minister of Education, Honorable Oscar Requena, and Cabinet colleagues Honourable Ramon Cervantes and Honorable Oscar Mira.
Education
The Island Academy Turns 30, Launches High School Program
The Island Academy in San Pedro celebrated its 30th anniversary on Friday, September 5th, marking three decades of educational service since its founding in 1995. From its beginnings as a small local school, the academy has grown into a respected institution serving the San Pedro community and beyond. This year, the school also achieved a new milestone with the launch of its high school first form on September 1, 2025.
Education
San Pedro Roman Catholic School Celebrates Literacy Day
On Monday, September 8th, San Pedro Roman Catholic School hosted its annual Literacy Open Day, welcoming students, parents, and community members to celebrate the...
