The Punta Gorda Panthers may have been eliminated in the first round of the Belize Elite Basketball League, but the spotlight remains on PG’s own Arik Nicholas. Nicholas has been instrumental in leading the Cayo Western Ballaz to their first-ever appearance in the finals. Over the past week, much debate surrounded the regular season MVP...
The second annual Anselmo “Chemo” Cruz Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday, September 14th, drawing fishermen and women eager to compete for the grand prize of $1,200. Despite the attractive prizes the turnout was very low compared to TIDE’s tournament where more than 25 boats participated. The tournament is named in memory of the late...
On Saturday September 13th, the Belize Territorial Volunteers made their routine visit to the Sarstoon River, a practice they have maintained for over a decade. At 9:00 a.m., three boats departed from Punta Gorda enroute to the Sarstoon. Along the journey, the Belize Defense Force and the Belize Coast Guard provided escort and security for...
While many marked the patriotic 10th day of September with parades and festivities, the Columbia River Keepers chose a different path. One rooted in environmental stewardship. In honor of the national holiday, the group organized a river cleanup. Rather than marching through the streets, volunteers took to the water, removing debris and raising awareness about...
On September 10th, Belize celebrated the 227th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye, a historic event that continues to hold national pride and significance. Across the country, communities came alive with vibrant ceremonies, parades, and gatherings, drawing large crowds in many areas. In Punta Gorda, the official opening ceremony was marked by spirited...
A new chapter has begun for education in Bladen Village with the official opening of a new building at the Bladen Primary School. The inauguration ceremony brought together students, parents, teachers, and community leaders to celebrate the milestone. The new school building will provide a safer and more modern learning environment for children in the...
The start of the 2025–2026 school year at Julian Cho Technical High School got an early boost thanks to a successful PTA and community service project. More than 200 volunteers turned out to support improvements on campus, making the school safer and friendlier for both students and teachers. Among the completed works were the construction...
The University of Belize Toledo Campus unveiled the Stanly Nicholas Building at the university of Belize. Stanley Nicholas was the first Dean of the Toledo Campus and served the University for thirteen years.
At this time of the year many villages and towns around the country get ready to celebrateBelize Independence Day. Many do this by choosing a queen for their village or town. thisyear’s seems to be another year that the PG town council has ignored the tradition ofhaving a queen competition, but the village of Colombia...
Sargassum is a type of Seaweed that is found floating in the ocean. Recently, the amountof sargassum that has floated onto the shores of Belize has increased tenfold. It is now anuisance to the coastal communities and the tourism industry. Last week, the Belize fundfor a sustainable future allocated $250,000 to the Belize tourism industry...
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.
