Education
Government Internship Program Targets Belizean Youth
The Government of Belize has officially endorsed the 2025 Summer Internship Program, which provides students with valuable short-term employment and hands-on experience in public service. The initiative is coordinated by the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform, and Disaster Risk Management. It is open to Belizean students aged 16 and older, from third form to junior college, as well as recent graduates within the past year. The program will run for one to three months, part-time or full-time, and includes a stipend for participants who apply before the deadline.
Education
Communication Training for Families and Teachers held in San Pedro
On Wednesday, May 14th, a children’s communication training workshop was held at San Pedro High School. The workshop was organized through a collaborative effort between Therapy Abroad, students from the University of Houston, Texas, USA, and the San Pedro Town Council. The initiative was part of Therapy Abroad’s Communication Sciences & Disorders program, which aims to provide hands-on clinical experience in speech-language pathology while delivering essential services to underserved communities.
Community and Society
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Opens Marine Education Center
On Wednesday, May 14th, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve officially opened its new Marine Education Center, located on the ground floor of its headquarters in downtown San Pedro. The long-anticipated event welcomed a diverse group of attendees, including primary school students, representatives from the Belize Tourism Board, tour guides, local leaders, and specially invited guests. The highlight of the event was the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which marked the official opening of the education center to both guests and the public.
Community and Society
Azaliah Ortega wins Hol Chan’s Annual Primary School Trivia Competition
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve hosted its Annual Primary School Trivia Competition on May 14th at the Lion’s Den. A highlight of the much-anticipated Reef Fest, the event aimed to foster environmental awareness and stewardship among young students. It drew enthusiastic participation from six local primary schools across Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.
Education
MoEST Joins #ActOnFacts: The Food in Our Schools Matters Campaign
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) joins the #ActOnFacts: The Food in Our Schools Matters campaign. This regional initiative, led by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), in collaboration with UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aims to continue building momentum for healthier school food environments across the Caribbean.
Education
San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education now accepting applications for second cooking program
Following the successful first edition of the San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE) program at the Holy Cross Anglican School, which saw ten students graduate, a second class will begin on May 20, 2025. The organizers aim to host 12 students and equip them with professional culinary techniques. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4 PM to 8 PM for 30 weeks.
Education
San Pedro High School Business Fair 2025: Feeding Entrepreneurial Spirit
San Pedro High School (SPHS) hosted its bi-annual Business Fair on April 10th, under the theme "Futurepreneurs: Feeding the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Potential of Young Business Leaders." The event, held at Angel Nuñez Auditorium, aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial skills of business students by showcasing their innovative business concepts to the community.
Education
San Pedro Preschool Hosts First Entrepreneur Day Fair
San Pedro Preschool concluded Child Stimulation Month on March 28th with their inaugural "Little Entrepreneurs Day" fair, themed “Small Steps, Big Skills: Unlocking Early Potential.” This event combined skill-building with community fundraising, aiming to instill entrepreneurial values while raising money for a new swing set.
