COROZAL METHODIST SCHOOL TEACHERS AT WHAT teacher Marie Smith describes as "It was an afternoon well spent with the elderly... we sang, danced, prayed, played games and share the love. God bless the elderly." October 11, 2016
They also held a vigil!
The vigil was very moving and as Yvette Sanker Riverol who shared these photos said, "Today's candlelight vigil and ecumenical service was especially moving for many of us who were in attendance. Belize is filled with wonderful people and God will continue to bless and guide us. I keep feeling repeated emotions, close to crying when I reflect on the significance of the movement to our country's state and future. I am lucky to live in Corozal, a beautiful town with amazingly supportive people, who render love & support because they can tell when something is just...we are one people, sharing one country we all love! Thank you Corozal! "
Minerva Pinelo stated on her Facebook page: The TEACHERS STRIKE is for the CHILDREN because:
The PM alone will not determine the morality of the Belize my kids will live in.
I refuse to have my children pay exorbitant taxes in their generation because my generation was silent about corrupt politicians that squandered away the public coffers.
The prosperity of my children will be based upon the work of their hands and ingenuity of their minds, and not by which politician they support.
My children will never stand in line to receive a handout at a constituency office.
My kids application for land will not stay at the bottom of the heap because they did not show visible support for a politician.
My grandkids will get a scholarship based on their academic performance and not because of their last name or the party their parents voted for.
My kids will be able to enter the profession of their choice, by their own volition and not because they have the signature of a caretaker on the application form.
My kids must be able to speak their minds about national issues without fearing that a politician or their minions will make their life miserable or make them lose their job.
My child will not be afraid of politicans in power: whether they voted for them or not.
My child will be promoted based on their intellect, experience, and performance on the job. .. and not based upon boot picking and brown-nosing
My child will be protected by Whistle blower legislation so if he witnesses some corrupt act he will be able to report it without fear or harassment or loss of job.
When the police knock on my child's door, my child can open it in peace because he knows it's a good cop who will act within the scope of the law.
When there is a crime my child will be rest assured that the chances of catching the perpetrator is above 70% and not at 5% as it now remains.
My children will witness the first set of politicans thrown in jail for corrupt practices.
My kids will be able to like a post when they agree without worrying who will inbox them about it.
Meanwhile in the Belize District
The Belize Branch teachers were out helping and informing the public. Photos by Ruby Pena.
I WAS A TEACHER FOR OVER 17 YEARS AND TODAY I CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE BELIZEAN TEACHERS KNOWING THAT THEIR CAUSE IS SOLID AND TRUE. GOD BLESS THEM ALL AS THEY JOIN HANDS FOR BELIZE.
And the vigil in the Belize Branch:
photos courtesy of Ruby Pena.
And the vigil in the Belize Branch:
photos courtesy of Ruby Pena.
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