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In what can only be described as an unprecedented assembly, nearly 2,000 teachers from the Belize District and the Cayes united at the St Catherine’s Academy Auditorium in Belize City on August 29, 2023.

The Caribbean contingent at the First Global Challenge robotics competition is continuing to show the world that the region has a lot to offer as two teams have successfully navigated into the playoffs. Representatives from Belize and Puerto Rico

Mar 2, 2021 B.H.S. to Host Robotics Competition for 9-14 Year-Olds There’s an exciting robotics competition happening later this month. It involves fun learning where students pick up new skills that they can apply in other areas of their studies. Belize High School is hosting the contest and looking for a few more participants. Reporter Andrea Polanco tells us more.   Sophia Usher, Standard V Student, Belize Elementary School “You know the length of the robot is three hundred and...

Jan 27, 2021 A COVID-19 Education Task Force is Formed The Briceño Administration has established a COVID-19 Education Task Force to help guide the government in delivering quality, accessible education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has dealt a blow to education, with regular classroom sessions suspended since March of last year. So the idea is for the task force to provide specific recommendations for the safe and responsible reopening of schools for face to face instruc...

High speed and ‘in command’ at the Speedway CHAMPIONS: Wingless Sprint feature race winner Daniel Sayre (left) pictured with third placed Errol Campbell at Lismore Speedway on January 16, 2021. Photo: Tony Powell. Sport Dennis Newlyn Premium Content Subscriber only Daniel Sayre raced to a convincing win in the 25-lap Wingless Sprintcar feature race at Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway, Saturday night, January 16. He was followed to the chequered fl...

Fans were kept on their toes, by all the high octane drama… Dave Putsey’s vehicle bursting into flames during the street stock race… During the main event, Daniel Sayre led the pack in the 25-lap Wingless Sprintcar feature… He was followed closely by Jamie Usher towards the end. But Sayre hit full throttle, crossing the finish line in first. Racers are now gearing up for the annual Grand Prix on January 24, which will form part of the Australia Day fixture. (AUDIO IN PARTS)