In a remarkable demonstration of organizational unity, Nadia Caliz has been unanimously endorsed for a second consecutive term as President of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU). The decisive endorsement occurred during the union’s national convention held at Belize City’s Civic Center on March 26, 2026.
Caliz’s continuation in leadership resulted from an absence of challengers, with no other candidates submitting applications for the presidential position. “We were scheduled to elect new leadership, but I remained the sole applicant. Consequently, I will receive official endorsement for another two-year mandate,” Caliz stated during the proceedings.
The convention witnessed unprecedented participation, with Caliz reporting record-breaking attendance figures. “This year’s convention has drawn significantly more members than last year’s gathering in Punta Gorda. We have approximately two thousand members in attendance—an unprecedented turnout in our union’s history. This overwhelming participation represents a tremendous achievement,” she announced.
The assembly operated under the thematic framework “Standing Resilient, Building Bridges and United for Transformative Change.” Caliz emphasized the convention’s critical role in shaping the union’s strategic direction, noting that delegates would examine financial matters, establish organizational priorities, and provide platforms for member feedback regarding professional challenges.
“This convention serves as our primary decision-making venue,” Caliz explained. “We are reviewing financial operations, determining our strategic trajectory, and creating forums where members can voice concerns and experiences—all essential components of our transformative agenda.”
The BNTU convention represents Belize’s most significant gathering of educational professionals, bringing together teachers from across the nation to collaboratively address issues affecting the education sector and formulate collective advocacy strategies.