Minister Says New Social Workers Will Be Hired
The Minister of Human Development announced plans to hire more social workers to address gender-based violence and support vulnerable populations.
The Minister of Human Development announced plans to hire more social workers to address gender-based violence and support vulnerable populations.
Michel Chebat launched a digital connect center in Cayo North to bridge the digital divide with plans for similar centers in all districts.
A fire at St Matthew's Government School in Cayo District destroyed classrooms, forcing students back to distance learning and impacting the community.
Almost 200 students from St Matthews Government School are forced to return to distance learning after a fire destroyed seven classrooms.
Students from several schools have benefited from the government's free education program, which will expand to the Toledo District next school year.
The Ministry of Education's budget will be increased, making it the second largest in the country after the Ministry of Finance.
Residents suggest increased police presence in schools after recent violence, but the Minister of Education advocates for alternative safety measures.
The Ministry of Education is preparing to roll out the second phase of a new curriculum in high schools after mixed reviews from the first phase in primary schools.
The Journey To Freedom project helps students in high schools address trauma and grief while encouraging emotional openness and personal growth.
The Ministry of Labor conducted training to help stakeholders identify and eradicate child labor, particularly in Belize's agriculture sector.
A vocational skills training graduation was held for over 81 young men and women from Belize City, focusing on community policing and gang mediation.
The Belize Central Prison has received 200 Chromebooks to enhance inmates' education through the RACHEL program, promoting literacy and vocational skills.
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