Hillside health care celebrated 25 years of service to the Toledo district what began as a small group of dedicated volunteers offering medical care from the back of a pickup truck has grown into one of the district’s most important healthcare institutions, today hillside continues its mission by reaching rural communities but often struggle to...
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...
The Waterhole area in Cattle Landing Village, just outside Punta Gorda Town, has long been known as the community’s dumping site. For years, PGTV has continued to monitor and report on the condition of the area. Just a month ago, we visited and saw signs of cleanup, with garbage being burned, dumping areas pushed back,...
Summer is here, and it’s time for summer camps. One of the most unique camps is taking place at the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. Participants are helping monitor sea turtles and collect data on the endangered hawksbill turtle during its nesting season. The camp has been organized by PNP and PGTV for many years.
The lionfish has been in Belize for quite a few years now. It is an invasive species that poses a serious threat to the marine environment. One organization, known as FINS, which stands for Fighting Invasive and Non-Native Species, is taking action to reduce the lionfish population. The organization has a team that is not only removing this invasive species but also using it as a way to generate income.
It has been a debate that has been ongoing for years, but when the Port Honduras Marine Reserve was first established, no fish traps were allowed inside the marine reserve. Some years later, someone discovered a glitch in the Statutory Instrument that was signed, and suddenly fish traps began to appear inside the reserve. Some...
BYRISE’s 3rd Annual Summer Camp came to a close on Friday July 24th. At the conclusion of the camp, certificates were presented to the young participants. For the first time, the camp also concluded with an exhibition baseball game, giving some of the children the opportunity to play in their very first baseball game.
