Community and Society
Holy Cross Anglican School Offering its 3rd SPICE Culinary Program Starting May 5
After two successful culinary classes and 17 graduates, Holy Cross Anglican School is excited to announce that it will be starting the third SPICE (San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education) course on May 5, 2026 with 30 classes one night per week through December, culminating in a celebratory graduation dinner!
Education
Government Moves Forward with Caye Caulker School Construction
Senior officials from Belize’s Ministry of Education met with Caye Caulker stakeholders on February 20, 2026, to advance plans for the construction of a new pre-primary facility and a government high school on the island.
Education
Students Encouraged to “Dream It. Plan It. Achieve It.” at SPHS Career Week
San Pedro High School (SPHS) officially launched its 2026 Career Week on Monday, February 23rd, with a vibrant opening assembly in the school auditorium. The event was organized by school counselor Pauline Buller and featured guest speaker Dr. Rene Villanueva, owner of Love FM.
Education
Former SPHS Teacher Kyna Cal Awarded at Her U.S. School
Kyna Cal, a former teacher at San Pedro High School (SPHS), continues to excel in her teaching career in the United States. She was recently recognized as Teacher of the Year at her school.
Education
GOB Launches Digital Literacy Training Initiative
On February 13, 2026, the Government of Belize, through the Ministry of E-Governance, partnered with the University of Belize (UB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to soft-launch the Digital Literacy Training to Citizens initiative. The virtual and in-person ceremony marked an important step toward expanding nationwide digital skills training, targeting Belizeans of all ages, backgrounds, and locations.
Education
172 Ocean Academy Students to Benefit from Free Tuition Program
Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Hon. Andre Perez, confirmed on February 11th that 172 students at Ocean Academy in Caye Caulker will receive free tuition starting the next fiscal year, aligning the island with national public high school tuition policies. The announcement comes as Ministry of Education officials are expected to visit the island in the coming days to finalize plans for new school facilities.
Education
BTB Recognizes 13 Belizean Chefs at Culinary Certification Ceremony
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), through its Elevate Training Institute, hosted a Culinary Certification Ceremony on Monday, February 9, 2026, to recognize 13 Belizean chefs who earned professional culinary certifications from the American Culinary Federation (ACF). The ceremony was held at 9:30AM in the Coral Room at the Grand Resort & Residences in Belize City. It marked a major step toward strengthening Belize’s culinary sector and tourism product.
Community and Society
Foundation of Belize Supports RISE Readers with Back-to-School Supplies
On Tuesday, February 4, at 3:30PM., the Foundation of Belize donated school bags stocked with essential supplies to children enrolled in the RISE Literacy Program during a session at San Pedro High School. Executive Director and San Pedro Town Councillor Dianeli Aranda, along with founders Joseph and Catherine Cooper, presented the bags to the program’s 13 students, ages six to 13.
Education
Temporary Classrooms Used as Ocean Academy Campus Remains Uninhabitable
Ocean Academy, Caye Caulker’s only high school, remains displaced from its campus following severe flood damage and has been operating out of temporary and borrowed spaces since November 2025. The school has been conducting sessions in locations such as boat rooms, community centres, and spaces above restaurants after health inspectors deemed the campus uninhabitable due to extensive flooding, mould growth, and mosquito infestations.
Education
Caye Caulker and San Pedro to Get New Schools in 2026
Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez has announced that new school projects for Caye Caulker and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, are slated to begin in 2026. Perez shared the update while outlining planned development projects for Belize Rural South at the end of the year.
Education
SPHS Introduces New Visitor Check-In System
San Pedro High School has rolled out a new visitor screening process designed to enhance campus security and improve student attendance tracking. The changes, which began in September and are now fully implemented, require all visitors, including parents and guests, to sign in at the main gate and present identification such as a Social Security card or government-issued ID. The updated protocol was introduced to prevent unauthorized student departures and ensure closer monitoring of attendance.
