Garifuna Survival Day

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Garifuna Survival Day

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April 15, 2025

Saturday April 12, 100 people travelled from Punta Gorda Belize to Punta Gorda in Rotan Honduras. They were there to remember and celebrate the arrival of the Garifuna’s who arrived on the shores of what is now Honduras in 1779. They arrived there after being expelled from their native land of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by the British who had occupied their islands. This day they do not want to forget hence the survival day celebration.

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PNP Distributes Seedlings In Belize District

PGTVJuly 24, 2026

Yesterday Wednesday July 22nd, the People’s National Party traveled to the Belize District, where they distributed seedlings. The PNP wants the country to know that they are committed to promoting sustainable development across the country. Hundreds of seedlings were distributed to residents.

BYRISE Summer Camp 2026

PGTVJuly 24, 2026

The BYRISE Summer Camp is now in its third year. The camp is unique because it not only teaches young people the fundamentals of basketball but also provides an after-school program designed to support students with their academics.

WILD501 Exhibition In PG

PGTVJuly 22, 2026

The WILD501 Exhibition made its final stop in Punta Gorda last week. The exhibition is currently on display at the Punta Gorda Welcome Center. WILD501 is an exhibition and virtual educational tool featuring videos and images created by Carol and Richard Foster. For more than 30 years, the couple has been documenting Belize’s rich wildlife and natural beauty through photography and filmmaking. Their work has been featured by National Geographic and the BBC.

Toledo Faith Outreach Christian Center Serve Day 2026

PGTVJuly 22, 2026

The Dream Center, Toledo Faith Outreach Christian Center was honored to serve the Punta Gorda community during its outreach at Magoon Park. Through the generosity of supporters and volunteers, families received clothing, shoes, school supplies, Bibles, and other needed items.

Kriol Summer Camp Closing Ceremony

PGTVJuly 21, 2026

Last week, we told you about the launch of the first-ever Kriol Summer Camp, where young people from Punta Gorda and the surrounding communities learned more about Kriol culture. One of the main highlights of the camp was teaching participants traditional drumming, Kriol vocabulary, and folk tales.

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