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Ministry of Education; Culture; Science and Technology
Arts & Culture
San Pedro Preschool Festival of Arts Showcases Young Talent
The San Pedro Preschool Festival of Arts was held on Tuesday, April 28th, at 10AM at Sagebrush Church, bringing together preschool students, teachers, parents, adjudicators, and education officials for a morning of performances and recognition. The event was organized by the Belize District Education Center, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST), the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), and the Institute of Creative Arts. Estephany Pott served as Mistress of Ceremonies, and Dr. Odelia Caliz Kelly delivered opening remarks.
Government
Belize Government and Teachers Union outline joint education reforms
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology and the Belize National Teachers Union signed a joint statement in Belmopan on December 5th, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening the education system and improving the welfare, professional growth, and working conditions of teachers nationwide. The signing followed a meeting on Thursday, December 4th, and marks a significant step after a year of heightened tension, demonstrations, and public disagreement between the ministry and the union.
Arts & Culture
Talents shine at San Pedro’s Primary and Secondary School Festival of Arts 2025
On Tuesday, May 20th, the San Pedro Town Sagebrush Church buzzed excitedly during the annual Belize District Festival of Arts. This beloved event highlights the creative talents of the island's primary and secondary school students. Organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology through the Institute of Creative Arts and supported by the San Pedro Town Council, the festival offers students a platform to showcase their skills in drama, dance, music, and various other artistic forms.
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.
Arts & Culture
Island Preschoolers Take Part in the 2025 San Pedro Preschool Festival of Arts
The San Pedro Preschool Festival of Arts brought vibrancy and creativity to the Sagebrush Church in San Pedro Town on March 20th. Sponsored by the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, and the Institute of Creative Arts, the event showcased the talents of preschool-aged children through music, dance, drama, and arts and crafts. This celebration marked the beginning of a nationwide tour of artistic performances that will take place over several weeks.
Education
OAS establishes itself as a leading provider of Scholarships for Belizean Students
The Organization of American States (OAS) works in Belize in coordination with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology to fulfill the aim of transforming Belize to a more inclusive and sustainable country through Education. (#PlanBelize, Medium-Term Development Strategy, 2022 – 2026).
Education
BNTU reports teachers going unpaid; MoECST works to resolve the problem
On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) issued a press release reporting that more than 130 teachers had not received their salaries for September. This non-payment led to significant discontent among the affected teachers, who anticipated their hard-earned compensation to be fully disbursed by the end of the month. In a quick response, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) addressed the recent concern. They recognize and share the problem of ensuring that teachers are paid promptly and efficiently and providing the public with clarifications.
Education
San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School observes Literacy Day
Under the theme “Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace,” International Literacy Day 2024 was observed across Belize. On Friday, September 13th, the San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School celebrated the annual event with education and fun activities that engaged their students in literature, drama, languages, patriotism, and folklore.