The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) currently holds the presidency of the Tri-national Alliance for the Gulf of Honduras (TRIGOH) for a two-year term. As president, TIDE facilitated the alliance’s second general assembly, which took place in Puerto Barrios from November 27th to 29th. Various stakeholders attended the assembly, along with their counterparts...
Belize, as a developing country, faces numerous challenges, particularly in accommodating, supporting, and empowering individuals with diverse abilities. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually, with activities extending throughout the week. In Toledo, Julian Cho Technical High School stands out as the only institution in the area with an established special needs...
The National Youth Awards took place on Friday, November 29th, at Punta Gorda Sporting Complex, celebrating and recognizing the achievements of young individuals within their communities. Over 40 youths were honored across various categories, including sports and environmental initiatives. One youth from Punta Gorda, Levaun Sanchez, received the Youth in Agriculture Award. PGTV extends its...
The Christmas season is upon us! Sunday, December 1st, the Punta Gorda Town Council, in collaboration with the Area Representative of Toledo East, hosted the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Punta Gorda Central Park. This event marked the beginning of the 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. The Town Council has organized a series of...
The November celebrations came to a spectacular close this past weekend with a vibrant event at the Punta Gorda Sporting Complex. On Saturday, November 30th, the venue buzzed with excitement as it hosted the highly anticipated Battle of the Drums Competition & Show alongside the Garifuna Music Festival. The evening featured several talented Garifuna drumming...
On November 27th, the Toledo Rural Bus Association relocated its parking area from the Sporting Complex to George Price Street in Punta Gorda Town. Passengers are now instructed to board buses at the new location. Buses currently stationed on West Street will remain there until a new, unified parking area is established. Beginning in January,...
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...
