Community and Society
Caye Caulker’s Julian Singh wins 26th Annual Coca Cola Spelling Bee Zone Eliminations
Julian Singh from La Isla Cariñosa Academy in Caye Caulker won first place at the 26th annual Coca-Cola Spelling Bee Zone Eliminations on Monday, March 2nd.
Community and Society
Sunshine Scholarship Foundation to host fundraiser musical show at El Divino
The general public is invited to support a fundraiser event on March 28, 2020, at Banana Beach Resort’s El Divino Restaurant. Set to benefit the Sunshine Scholarship Foundation, the event will start at 4PM, featuring a musical performance by Jake Hill Productions alongside Mr. Vegas McGraw.
Community and Society
ACES hosts Career Day
Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) hosted its annual Career Day on Friday, February 21st, and The San Pedro Sun was invited to participate and learn more.
Education
Columbus University School of Medicine hosts media in response to de-listing by Medical Council of India
The joint owners of the Washington University of Health and Science in San Pedro Town and Columbus Central University School of Medicine held a media open day at Columbus University’s Ladyville campus on Monday, showing the world that they are fully equipped to teach medicine. The schools recently came under fire when rumors were circulated that the schools did not have the proper facilities to teach medicine, which prompted the Medical Council of India to de-list both schools.
Education
The Belize Bank Limited Donates $50,000 to the University of Belize To Acquire a Steel Band
The Belize Bank Limited, on January 29th, 2020, made a $50,000 donation to the University of Belize (UB) to fund a University Steel Band, the “UB Steel”. This generous donation will enable the University to acquire pans for the steel band and will aid in allowing culture, the arts and entertainment to grow at UB, giving Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni an opportunity to participate fully.
Education
Isla Bonita Elementary School’s annual Cultural Day celebrates Belize’s diversity
On Friday, January 31st, the public was invited to Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) to partake in their Culture Day. Held every year, each level from Infant one to Standard six is assigned a cultural group to represent.
Education
Belize to improve the quality and gender equity in schools with IDB support
The Prime Minister of Belize, Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, and Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr. Cassandra T. Rogers, signed an agreement on January 27, 2020, to implement a US$10 million loan to improve the quality and gender equity of education at the primary and secondary levels in the country.
Education
The Ministry of Education Notes the Wide Circulation of Misleading Information Presented to Teachers in Order for Them to Make a Decision
The Ministry requested and held meetings with stakeholders, including the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU), and shared its intention to address the three pressing issues coming from the BNTU and Managing Authorities.
