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.
Ya’axché Conservation Trust has concluded its LEAF-funded project. Empowering Youths of the Maya Golden Landscape for Conservation Actions and Storytelling. The closing ceremony was held over the weekend. Youth citizen scientists from five communities have been actively engaged in watershed conservation and management. The youths conducted water quality monitoring and reported on the condition of...
It is one of the largest recycling initiatives in Belize. Known as the Toledo Temple Trail, the project is being built by Chaos Oasis, an organization based in Columbia Village. What makes the initiative unique is that it combines environmental conservation with art inspired by Maya heritage. The project is dedicated to cleaning and restoring...
Father’s Day may not receive as much attention as Mother’s Day, but this year the People’s National Party made sure the occasion was one to remember. Personnel from the PNP came together for a community cleanup at a beach located north of Punta Gorda and officially declared the area PNP Beach. The fun-filled day began...
As part of Police Week celebrations, officers were honored for their dedicated service in the Belize Police Department. Among those recognized was Mr. Tedford Garbutt, Deputy O.C of the Punta Gorda Police Formation and superintendent of police Brent Hamilton. PGTV would like to extend sincere congratulations to Mr. Garbutt and Mr. Hamilton on this well-deserved...
On Tuesday June 16th, ground was officially broken for a new STEAM Pavilion at Toledo Community College. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics STEAM project is being funded through a partnership between the Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank. The keynote address was delivered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and...
