Ministry of Education Partners with NICH for Upkeep of George Price Centre

This Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology of Belize is teaming up with the National Institute of Culture and History to ensure the upkeep of the George Price Centre for Peace and Development in Belmopan. This morning the Ministry and NICH signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the center to enhance the objectives of education and cultural promotion. The agreement was signed by CEO in the Ministry Dian Mehia along with Mario Sabido Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center and Arreini Palacio-Morgan a representative of the board. Under the agreement, the Ministry will provide financial support for the upkeep of the facilities, while NICH will support the center’s work with its exhibits and programs. The Ministry and NICH will also get to nominate a member to the center’s board of management, all with the goal of ensuring that the center can sustainably continue its work going forward. The center was officially opened to the public in 2004 and functions as a museum, resource and educational center, library, and training center.