We reported on an illegal conch crawl that TIDE rangers intercepted, where more than 100 conch, many of them undersized, were confiscated. The conch were safely released back into the wild. However, in a follow-up patrol, TIDE rangers returned to the same location and discovered that more conch had been stockpiled again. Their investigation led them to the caretaker of Tom Owens...
During election season, the phrase “Todos Ganamos” meaning “Everybody fi win” in Creole, became a popular slogan for the PUP. But for many residents in Punta Gorda, that promise feels far from reality. One of the town’s long-standing issues continues to be its deplorable streets and failing infrastructure. For months, PGTV has been highlighting the broken manhole in front of the police...
Sunday October 26th, The second round of consultations on Belize’s Marine Spatial Planning was held at the Toledo Community College. The session brought together representatives from the Fisheries Department, the Coastal Zone Management Authority, fishers, and community members from Punta Gorda and surrounding areas. The first consultation focused on gathering information and feedback from fishers....
Saturday October 20th, 2025, A well-organized and lively Ms. Peini Garifuna Pageant was held in Punta Gorda. Four brave and talented young ladies competed for the coveted title, showcasing their beauty, intelligence, and deep appreciation for the Garifuna culture. At the end of the night, Ms. Sherdany Garbutt was crowned Ms. Peini Garifuna 2025–2026. The event was filled...
There’s a new deputy in town, Inspector Tedford Garbutt has officially taken up his post as the new Deputy Officer in Charge of the Punta Gorda Police Formation. At a gathering held at the Multipurpose Building, Inspector Garbutt had the opportunity to meet the full police team and interact with officers under his command.
The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve enforcement team made an unusual discovery, an aquarium filled with live conch near a well-known fishermen’s island. According to authorities, this type of activity is prohibited under Belize’s Fisheries Law. A total of 154 conch were recovered, 82 mature and 72 juveniles. The enforcement team acted swiftly, relocating the live...
A new type of screw worm has been discovered in Belize just a few months ago, and since then, cases have been reported not only in animals but also in humans. The situation has raised national concern, prompting alerts across the country. Recently, several new cases have emerged here in Punta Gorda Town, adding to...
Wil Maheia, Chief Sustainability Officer at Copalli Rum, attended a prominent conference this week at the University of Notre Dame. The event focuses on advancing sustainable food production and brings together companies committed to innovation and environmental responsibility across the entire food and agriculture value chain from raw materials to processing and final sales. ————————————————
A few weeks ago, PGTV was called out to Yemeri Grove Village to highlight concerns over land being surveyed in the community. Following that report, the village chairman told us that the Minister of Natural Resources reached out to them. However, Saturday October 18th, we were called back to the village, where residents say they...
A couple of months ago, during the opening of the Mike Espat Bridge, engineer from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing stated on record that the Southern Highway would soon be painted. Not long after, the Toledo East Area Representative also mentioned that the highway would be both painted and lighted. Well, we are...
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.
