December 9th is observed globally as Anti-Corruption Day, and in the days leading up to it, PGTV will be highlighting cases of alleged corruption across the Toledo District. We take you to the Indian Ville area, where more than six years ago a contract was signed, and funds were issued to a contractor to build...
Maya Mountain Cacao, one of the largest cacao companies in Belize and a major contributor to Toledo’s economy, is preparing for a historic transformation. Based in Big Falls and operating for more than 15 years, the company currently purchases cacao from over 400 farmers across the region. Although it has always been privately owned, founder...
We told you about Copal Tree Lodge receiving a prestigious Michelin key award. A tremendous honor reserved only for the best resorts around the world. We have even more great news to share. Copal Tree Lodge has once again been recognized for excellence, earning two major awards from the Belize Tourism Board, Hotel of the...
Every year on the 19th of November, the streets of Dangriga come alive with one of the largest and most vibrant parades in the country, held in honor of Garifuna Settlement Day. Year after year, the parade grows bigger, brighter, and more festive filled with drummers, dancers, cultural groups, schools, and community organizations proudly displaying...
The 19th of November Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations in Punta Gorda were a huge success, drawing an impressive crowd from both Belize and neighboring Livingston, Guatemala. Many Garinagu brothers and sisters made the journey across the gulf to celebrate the rich culture, history, and unity of the Garifuna people. The festivities kicked off on the...
The United Nations has declared December 9th as International Anti-Corruption Day, a global observance that has been recognized every year since 2003, when the international anti-corruption treaty was first signed. Corruption affects every one of us, our communities, our economy, and our future. This year, PGTV is calling on communities across Toledo to help shine...
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust in Celebrating three outstanding Belizean guides Omar Arceo, Eworth Garbutt and Dennis Garbutt, who proudly represented Belize on panel discussions at the 8th International Science Symposium held Thursday November 13th, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Symposium bring together conservation leaders from around the world, including scientists, guides, NGOs, researchers and advocates....
As a part of the milestone 20th anniversary celebration for Battle of the Drums, the event honored and inducted several key figures into the first- ever Battle of the Drums Hall of Fame. The recognition highlighted individuals and organization who have played instrumental roles in preserving, promoting and elevating Garifuna culture. Among those honored were...
For years now, under both UDP and PUP leadership, the Guatemalan Armed Forces have continued to show disrespect toward Belizeans, including members of the Belize Defense Force. Monday November 10th, that behavior continued when the GAF confronted and disrespected a BDF patrol boat on the Sarstoon River. The incident occurred clearly within Belizean territory. So...
————————————————————— What began as a beacon of hope for Belize’s coastal fishing communities has now become a source of frustration. The Managed Access Program, designed to protect marine resources by assigning fishing zones to local fishers, once promised sustainability and fairness, but over time, mismanagement and the collapse of oversight committees have left many fishers...
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...
