Belize Bank, a leading financial institution in Belize, has taken another significant step in modernizing its banking system. As technology continues to advance, the bank remains committed to enhancing its services through innovative solutions. On Tuesday November 26th, Belize Bank introduced a new brand icon, reflecting its focus on inclusion and digital transformation, with the...
For years, Punta Gorda residents have been advocating for the Border Management Authority to extend its services to weekends, facilitating the flow of visitors in and out of the country. On Tuesday, November 26th, Cabinet approved the extension of operating hours to include weekends at the Punta Gorda port of entry. This long-awaited change is...
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), in collaboration with Maya Mountain Cocoa, the Toledo Cocoa Growers Association, and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, joined forces to support farmers who lost their crops to fires during the recent dry season. Today, the team hosted a ceremony at the Punta Gorda Sporting Complex, where they distributed...
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence began on November 25th and runs until December 10th, coinciding with World Human Rights Day. During this two-week period, organizations worldwide campaign to call for action to end violence against women. These efforts aim to raise awareness about gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes, and advocate for improved...
On Friday, November 22nd, 2024, Julian Cho Technical High School hosted its Annual Cultural Day. The event began with an official ceremony featuring students performing dances, singing, and showcasing various cultures. The festive atmosphere included numerous booths displaying aspects of different cultures, such as traditional foods, tools, and more. One of the main highlights of...
For years, the Main Street leading into Punta Gorda had been an eyesore, causing frustration for both locals and visitors. In the lead-up to the 19th of November celebrations, the PNP Leader publicly urged the area representative to address the street’s condition. In response to this call, the area representative took action, and today, the...
Residents have raised ongoing concerns about the garbage dump on Water Hole Road. Despite a recent BTIA meeting, the issue remains unresolved. Our team found a new dumping site on Ex-Serviceman’s Road. Councillor Mary Palacio, in charge of sanitation, assured us she would respond. We’ll keep monitoring the situation.
Last week Tuesday morning, Front Street by the Cooperative Wharf in Punta Gorda Town was alive with Garifuna colors as the community celebrated Garifuna Settlement Day with the reenactment of Yurumei. The event featured lively drumming and dancing as participants made their way to St. Peter Claver Church for a Garifuna Mass, which was captured...
The Big Falls Eco Warriors Group has been actively involved in community efforts to protect and clean the environment. Now, the group is taking another step forward by expanding their knowledge about Climate Change and human rights. From November 23rd to 25th, they will host a Climate Change and Human Rights Workshop at the Big...
On Thursday, November 14th, the 15th annual Primary Schools Garifuna Translation Contest was hosted by the Battle of the Drums as part of the November celebrations leading up to the 19th. Ten primary schools participated, each represented by two students. The competition tested participants’ ability to translate words, phrases, sentences, and proverbs from standard English...
On Friday April 24th, the University of Belize Toledo Campus was filled with students from the Belmopan Campus. The debate club from Punta Gorda challenged their colleagues from Belmopan on the topic: should UB ban student use of generative AI? The debate was highly interactive, with both sides presenting compelling arguments. In the end, the affirmative...
One of the most pressing issues facing the Toledo District recently is land rights. PGTV has consistently reported on and brought to the attention of the authorities the tensions between communities surrounding this situation. According to one landowner, threats were recently made against his workers on privately owned land. In response to the numerous complaints...
Health concern are being raised following the confirmation of a measles case in the Toledo District over the weekend. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that presents with symptoms including high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a distinctive rash that typically begins on the face and spreads downward. The disease has not...
Rotary International welcomed several of its international members to Belize this week as they rolled out the R.A.C.H.E.L. Program. Remote Area Community Hotspot for Educational Learning. This program introduces a specialized device designed to mimic internet access, allowing schools in remote areas to tap into a wide range of information. Alongside the device, Chromebooks are...
The Battle of the Drums is an organization that has taken the lead in preserving Garifuna culture in Southern Belize and, by extension, the Gulf of Honduras. One way they do this is by promoting song competitions. Over the last ten years, they have hosted annual song competitions, and now they are compiling those songs...
