Cattle Landing village is in a predicament when it comes to the lands in the village. Before the elections rumours had it that 400 lots in the village were surveyed. The village council had agreed that the village council would facilitate the distribution of those lots to first time landowners. Well during the election things...
BTIA Toledo chapter is extending an invitation to the public to join archaeologists at the Cho’oc Ayin site within Paynes Creek National Park. This event offers a unique opportunity to discover ancient Maya wooden buildings, including a residence and a salt workshop, which catered to the Maya’s need for salt. These remarkable structures have been...
In a significant boost to local law enforcement, the Punta Gorda police department has officially received a new pickup truck to enhance its operational capabilities. This addition aims to improve the department’s response to time and overall efficiency in serving the community. The new vehicle will assist officers in patrolling the area, conducting investigations, and...
Punta Gorda recently saw an inspiring event for the closing of Child Stimulation Month at Saint Peter Claver School, where firefighter Chadwick Forman taught young children about emergency preparedness and the importance of recognizing dangerous situations. He also emphasized the critical emergency numbers. The children learned about healthcare, dental hygiene, and explored various professions by...
In celebration of Women’s Month, the United Women’s Group hosted an inspiring showcase of women entrepreneurs on Saturday at PG Central Park. The event featured a remarkable display of local talent, with Belizean entrepreneur Dawn Dean from Barranco delivering the keynote address.
It is with deep sadness that we announce to you the sudden death of Jaheed Lopez, a young and vibrant citizen of Toledo. Jaheed Lopez lost his life in a tragic accident that occurred on the Hummingbird Highway last week. Everyone in Punta Gorda is saddened by this news. Jaheed was always a vibrant and...
Last week, we told you about the students and athletes representing us at the Central American Student Sports Games in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Tonight, we have great news. Our very own Jaaden Williams has won gold in the under-18 triple jump event. We join the many individuals online who are congratulating Jaaden for making Punta Gorda...
The Belize Territorial Volunteers’ trip to the Sarstoon on 10th September was highly historic, and many events transpired. However, one individual stood out: the presence of Mr. George Sambula, whose participation made it possible for everyone to attend. When Mr. Sambula observed that the group was short of boats, he decided to donate his vessel...
The fight to end violence against women and girls remains an important issue. in Punta Gorda, efforts to raise awareness and promote prevention continued through a two-day workshop held at the Warsa Drum School. Hosted by the Child Development Foundation, the workshop focused on educating participants and encouraging greater awareness surrounding violence against women and...
Belize has taken a major step toward strengthening the future of sports with the country’s first-ever Sports Summit. Held last week at the Belize Civic Center. Organized around the theme “Building Belize Through Sport: Governance, Youth Development, Health, High Performance and Sports Tourism. Participants discuss the state and future of sports in Belize.
