This weekend, a legend was laid to rest. Like many other notable figures in the football world, Andy Tillett was no exception. Friends and family gathered this weekend to lay Andy Tillett to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Tillett was sent off in style. He was well known in the football community and remains the...
Copalli Rum is not just a great-tasting rum; it is the story behind the rum that makes it special. Made right here in Punta Gorda, Belize, Copalli is more than just an exceptional spirit. It represents a commitment to community and sustainability. Copalli Rum is one of the largest employers in the Toledo District and...
Belizean social activist Jeremy Enriquez has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Elections and Boundaries Commission, seeking information on the progress of Belize’s long-awaited electoral redistricting process. In the request submitted on June 10, Enriquez is asking the Commission to provide details on the steps taken since the 2025 General Elections to...
The People’s National Party expressed that they are pleased that donations it helped collect have reportedly reached the shoreline in Cuba. The party says this is part of an ongoing humanitarian initiative in support of the Cuban people. The party is continuing to encourage Belizeans to contribute to the relief effort, stating that additional support...
The Forest Department recently hosted a two-day strategic planning workshop in Belmopan. The workshop provided an opportunity to identify emerging threats, evaluate what worked and what did not under the previous plan, and develop a new action plan to guide forest management and conservation efforts moving forward.
A school bus carrying students of Julian Cho Technical High School was involved in an accident on Monday, June 1, just outside Pueblo Viejo Village in the Toledo District. At the time of the incident, approximately 32 students were on board, including students from the Toledo ITVET. Four students were taken to the San Antonio...
The People’s National Party is criticizing plans by the National Bus Company to purchase between 15 and 20 second-hand diesel buses. In a statement issued this week, the PNP said the proposed investment is a step backward for Belize, especially at a time when the country promotes itself as an environmentally friendly destination. The party...
The Forest Home Methodist Church celebrated the 34th anniversary of its current church building. The church itself has a history spanning more than 90 years of service to the community. The anniversary celebration also highlighted two longstanding families of the church. The Williams family and the Ranguy family.
Residents in Cattle Landing Village who received land allocations shortly before and during the recent elections but have since been unable to access their plots due to poor road conditions. Following our initial report, the village chairman stated that a bulldozer would be deployed to clear the road to improve access to the lands. According...
Naledo is once again in the spotlight, this time as one of three Belizean companies selected for the UK Export Support Program. This program is aimed at helping local businesses expand their reach into international markets.
The Belize raptor Watch team is back in the Cattle Landing area for their annual visit, as the migration season for birds gets underway. Over the years, the community has become familiar with seeing the group return as they monitor and document the movement of different bird species through the region. Their work helps track...
Last Thursday, October 1st, in the pack Room at the BTIA Welcome Center, it was decided that the Area Representative, Dr. Osmond Martinez, would meet with Tropic Air personnel to determine whether they could continue their services to Punta Gorda. That meeting was scheduled to take place on Friday; however, as of this time, there...
Just a year ago, many were singing the praises of the Cattle Landing Village Council. The football field and the areas under the village’s jurisdiction were always kept clean. Then, suddenly, things seemed to fall apart. Confirmed reports to PGTV indicate that out of the seven members on the village council, three have left.
As of yesterday, October 1st, the Queen Conch season is officially open, giving Belizean fishers the green light to once again harvest one of the country’s important marine resources. The annual season comes with specific regulations to manage the conch fishery and ensuring the species remains available for future generations. Fishers are required to follow...
