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.
Education
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Mexico City Officially Opens Registration for Two Scholarships to Belizean Students
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Mexico City takes this opportunity to inform Belizean students that they have officially opened registration for two scholarships: Darmasiswa Scholarship 2020/2021 and Indonesian Art and Culture Scholarship 2020 to students from Belize.
Education
Taiwan Scholarship Program 2020
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Taiwan Scholarship Program 2020. This scholarship will allow Belizeans to attend undergraduate or graduate program of their choice at universities in Taiwan, starting from academic year 2020 (commencing in September 2020).
Community and Society
BNTU and Ministry of Education at odds over proposed Education Act Amendment
The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) is voicing its opinion against the proposed amendment of the Education Act by the Ministry of Education.
Community and Society
Groundbreaking ceremonies held for new schools on Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye
Caye Caulker Village and Ambergris Caye will soon be seen the construction of new schools, following an official groundbreaking ceremony held separately at both island communities.
Education
Ministry of Education Moves to Expand Inquiry Based Pedagogy and STEAM
The Government of Belize has secured assistance through the Inter-American Development Bank to execute Education Quality Improvement Program (EQIP) II. The program comes at a cost of US$10,000,000.
Arts & Culture
SPHS celebrates Cultural Day 2019
The melting pot of cultures that exist within Belize was brought to life at San Pedro High School’s (SPHS) Annual Cultural Day. Held on Friday, November 15th at the SPHS’s Angel Nunez Auditorium, the event saw families and friends enjoying a fun and educational day.