In August 2023 we reported that UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Toledo will be rolling out a 4-month project, that will assist households that have children under the age of 5 to improve and stimulate healthy eating. The Ministry and UNICEF have embarked on this project because they have identified that…
Over the past few days, we have been hearing about the plight of our town’s sanitation workers. One of the workers took to social media to complain about a suspension and not getting paid. Well today the mayoral candidate for the Belize Progressive party Teacher Anita Nicholas weighed in on the discussion
Belize is well known internationally for protecting its environment. While the government is in charge of the public lands and seas, it is the environmental organizations that manage these protected areas. On Friday Night Ya’axche celebrated its 25th year in existence. This celebration took place at Copal Tree Lodge where Ya’axche’s team highlighted their achievements…
Yesterday, residents of Punta Gorda and surrounding areas gathered at the Hopeville Basketball Court to discuss pressing concerns that have been rising since the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing announced the reconstruction of the Joe Taylor Bridge and its alternate route to the Carib Reserve Road. Despite the weather, the residents came out and…
A few days ago, residents noticed that work has commenced on at least two streets in Punta Gorda Town. These works were promised by the mayor just before he lost the convention, however, the work is continuing. The leader of the Belize Progressive Party Wil Maheia says, that while the repairs are needed, they should…
On Saturday, the National Garifuna Council Peini Branch held its annual Miss Garifuna Peini 2023-2024 Pageant. Four candidates contested: Chelsey Nolberto, Natrice Mariano, Jahmaya Colon, and Ithamar Cho. During the pageant, supporters were full of energy supporting their favorite candidate. The contestants entertained the audience with some Chumba dance, Punta dance, and other items they…
Yesterday the Ministry of Infrastructure put out a press release saying that work will commence shortly on the Joe Taylor Bridge and that residents will have to use the Cerro Road for the next 15 months. The BPP says that it applauds the MIDH efforts to put a new bridge in place but they must…
the sports complex was packed with thousands of teachers from southern Belize. They were here to learn more about the Belize constitution that is being rewritten. This was a promise of the Prime Minister when he got into office. Today we spoke to some of the people involved with the consultation and here is what…
In our last newscast, we told you that the Prime Minister of Belize was in Punta Gorda. Prime Minister Hon John Briceno, commenced his national tour in the south visiting various government departments. During his tour last week, he visited the Sarstoon Forward Operating Base and spoke to the BDF soldiers to listen to their…
The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment, TIDE, hosted a Trinational Alliance meeting of the General Assembly of the Trinational Alliance for the Conservation of the Golf of Honduras. The Trinational Alliance for the Conservation of the Golf of Honduras is a networking organization from three different countries; Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. The aim of…
