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...
On Friday October 16th Students, teachers, and community supporters gathered at Central park for a Breast Cancer Awareness School Rally organized by the Belize cancer society Toledo branch. The aim is to promote early detection and raising awareness about breast cancer. Participants dressed in pink, displaying awareness posters, and waving flags in a show of...
Last week, we reported to you that several, up to eight, Guatemalan boats were spotted inside Belizean waters engaged in illegal fishing. The Punta Gorda Fisheries Department evidently took our report seriously and, on Thursday, conducted patrols in the Sarstoon Temash area. They found four gill nets that had been illegally set. The gill nets...
With less than two weeks remaining before Tropic Air ceases operations in Punta Gorda, residents gathered at the airline’s local office today to send a clear message to the government: Punta Gorda need air connectivity and cannot simply be cut off. The demonstration comes as the community prepares for the loss of Tropic Air flights,...
Exactly one month after the Guatemalan armed forces violated Belize’s sovereignty, they did so again on Saturday October 10th, when the Belize Territorial Volunteers made an unannounced trip to the Sarstoon River. The trip discovered that the Guatemalan armed forces continue to occupy the river, but more than that, the trip also found that up...
Toledo District’s very own Ymanoli Garcia has been named Oceana’s 2026 Wavemaker of the Year for the district. The announcement was made during Oceana Belize’s Annual General Meeting. Over 300 Wavemakers, partners, and allies from across the country came together in celebration of their shared commitment to protecting Belize’s marine environment.
