In response to widespread circulating rumors that More Tomorrow Primary School in Belize’s Cayo District would be permanently closed this week, the country’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has issued an official written clarification to debunk the false reports.
The unconfirmed closure claims sparked significant anxiety among parents of enrolled students and local community members earlier this week, prompting urgent demands for a formal response from education authorities. Local media outlet News 5 first attempted to secure direct comment from Dian Maheia, Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education, but did not receive an immediate reply to its inquiry. Shortly after, the ministry released a public statement Wednesday morning to address the growing public concern.
“There have been unfounded claims circulating that our ministry is moving to shut down More Tomorrow Primary School this week – this information is simply not accurate,” the statement read. “Rather than planning for permanent closure, the Ministry is currently holding active, constructive discussions with parents, school administrators and other members of the school community to work through the multiple challenges the institution is currently facing, most notably critical staffing shortfalls.”
Ministry officials emphasized that the core goal of these ongoing consultations is to co-develop practical, sustainable solutions that will enable all students attending More Tomorrow Primary to continue accessing consistent, quality primary education on site. No additional timeline for the conclusion of talks or further details on the full scope of challenges at the school have been released to the public as of September 2, 2026.