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University Of Belize Host A Public Forum Dedicated To The Oral History Of Punta Gorda Town

PGTVApril 23, 2025

Punta Gorda residents recently gathered for an enlightening public forum, dedicated to the oral history of our beloved town. Organized by the university of Belize, the event served as a platform to highlight and preserve the towns rich, cultural history. The speakers offered attendees and engaging opportunity to reflect on key events and personal stories...

Two (2) Confirmed Positive Positive Measles Cases In Belize

PGTVApril 23, 2025

The Ministry of Health & Wellness has confirmed two (2) positive measles cases in Belize. Since then, the Ministry has been working to contain and prevent the spread of this virus. The last time Belize had a case in 1991. The infected individuals remain in isolation, and the Ministry is closely monitoring them. Globally, measles...

Noemi Requena Farmer Of The Year

PGTVApril 22, 2025

Noemi Requena A born and bred Toledo native has been named the female of farmer of the year. Noemi has established herself as farmer that leads by example. She is a leader who has demonstrated time after time that farming is her passion. Noemi is also a farm supervisor at Copal Tree Farms where she...

PGTV Song Competition

PGTVApril 22, 2025

PGTV Earth Day Song Competition, Waluco’s Bar And Grill Today Tuesday 22nd starting at 5pm.

Garifuna Survival Day

PGTVApril 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...

St. Benedict Elementary School Career Day

PGTVApril 14, 2025

In an inspired event at Saint Benedict Elementary school,representative from the Belize, Red Cross, Tide, firefighters, and police join forces to teachand inspire students during career day. These professional shared insights about theirimportant roles in the community, sparkling curiosity, and enthusiasm among the children.Adding to the excitement, the students embrace the theme, wholeheartedly, dressing upas...

PGTV Gets Ready For Earth Day

PGTVApril 11, 2025

The first Earth Day started on April 22, 1970. This was to raise awareness about pollutionand how to protect the earth. Earth day celebration has grown and on April 22nd morethan a billion people will celebrate earth day. PGTV is inviting the public to an earth daycelebration at Waluco’s bar and grill. There is an...

Cattle Landing Village Council Meet With The Area Representative To Discuss Cattle Landing Lots

PGTVApril 10, 2025

Cattle Landing village is in a predicament when it comes to the lands in the village. Before the elections rumours had it that 400 lots in the village were surveyed. The village council had agreed that the village council would facilitate the distribution of those lots to first time landowners. Well during the election things...

Insights Into The Underwater Maya Civilization

PGTVApril 9, 2025

BTIA Toledo chapter is extending an invitation to the public to join archaeologists at the Cho’oc Ayin site within Paynes Creek National Park. This event offers a unique opportunity to discover ancient Maya wooden buildings, including a residence and a salt workshop, which catered to the Maya’s need for salt. These remarkable structures have been...

Punta Gorda Police Department Get A New Pickup Truck

PGTVApril 8, 2025

In a significant boost to local law enforcement, the Punta Gorda police department has officially received a new pickup truck to enhance its operational capabilities. This addition aims to improve the department’s response to time and overall efficiency in serving the community. The new vehicle will assist officers in patrolling the area, conducting investigations, and...

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Illegal Dumping Continues

PGTVJuly 31, 2026

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,...

Turtle Monitoring Summer Camp

PGTVJuly 31, 2026

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.

Fins Works To Reduce Lionfish Population

PGTVJuly 31, 2026

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.

Debate Over Fish Traps In PHMR

PGTVJuly 29, 2026

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 3rd Annual Summer Camp

PGTVJuly 29, 2026

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.

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