April 16, 2024
On Friday, April 12th, the Battle of the Drum Secretariat organized an event at Punta Gorda Central Park. This marked the first time, after the 227th anniversary, that the Battle of the Drum Secretariat commemorated Garifuna Survival Day. The event… Continue Reading…
Culture • Economy • Education • Environment • Sports
April 4, 2024
“Celebrating Our Identity,” the annual Maya Day, is right around the corner. It will take place on Sunday, April 7th, in Blue Creek village. This day offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in Maya culture and tradition. The event will… Continue Reading…
June 13, 2023
Optimist Club 501 in Belize is a club that brings positive initiatives to youth and communities to empower and prepare them for a bright future. On Saturday, the Optimist Club 501, in collaboration with Punta Library, held a mini graduation… Continue Reading…
Crime • Culture • Education • Environment • Government
April 25, 2023
Yemeri Grove is one of the oldest villages in the Toledo District. It is approximately 100 years old and has existed long before Laguna and San Marcos villages. Over the past year they have been facing challenges with Laguna and… Continue Reading…
Crime • Culture • Education • Environment • Government • Health
April 18, 2023
Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, so let us respect the environment. Yesterday there were several complaints into our newsroom about people disrespecting the environment. A new and pristine area in San Miguel that was recently discovered is… Continue Reading…
March 31, 2023
Ya’axche Conservation Trust annually collects data on species within their protected areas. It is called Ya’axche BioBlitz. They engage youths to observe and document biodiversity with the Bladen Nature Reserve and Golden Stream Corridor. This year youths, teachers, and tour… Continue Reading…
Culture • Education • Environment • Sports
March 21, 2023
Over the weekend, Tumul K’in Center of Learning held their Annual Maya Day for the first time since the pandemic. There were lots of stalls and fun entertainment which included lots of testimonial games, food and dance. Blue Creek Village… Continue Reading…
Culture • Education • Government • Health
December 2, 2022
In Toledo, some best artists have come and gone, but their music is still alive and popular. Andy Palacio is one of the famous artists raised and born in Barranco Village. He was born on December 2nd and would have… Continue Reading…
Culture • Education • Environment • Sports
August 26, 2022
For more than two years now there has been no pageants due to COVID. Well, now that COVID is almost behind us and the protocols are almost back to normal there will now be a Miss Toledo Pageant. The pageant… Continue Reading…
February 26, 2021
It is an honor to celebrate the birthday of the last of Belize’s three musical kings, Florencio Mes. We want to highlight not only his birthday but the talent that Mr. Florencio Mes has mastered. He is one of the… Continue Reading…