The Belizean culinary tradition is taking center stage this week as the National Institute of Culture and History, hosts the Belize Food Heritage Project, a three-day workshop aimed at preserving and celebrating the country’s rich food culture. The workshop brings together chefs, cultural practitioners, entrepreneurs, and food enthusiasts to explore traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and...
The Stovall Foundation, in partnership with Toledo Faith Outreach, brought excitement and mentorship to the village of Jacinto as they hosted their annual sports camp for youths in the community. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Stovall, along with his team, journeyed to Punta Gorda Town for the fourth consecutive year to lead the program, which...
Deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Santos Akal, who tragically lost his life in an accident believed to have been caused by a broken bridge in the Indianville area. Reports indicate that Mr. Akal fell from his bicycle while attempting to cross the deteriorated structure. Over the years, PGTV has repeatedly highlighted the urgent...
The People’s National Party is calling for an immediate suspension of all developmental approvals affecting Belize’s marine and coastal ecosystems following recent dredging activities in the Placencia Lagoon. In a statement issued on May 19th, PNP leader said the dredging controversy exposed what he described as major failures in environmental governance. While authorities later issued...
Following the conclusion of the Tide Southwater Cup “Volley for Nature” volleyball tournament, both the championship team and the sub-champions were rewarded with an educational day trip to the Port Honduras Marine Reserve. The competition was designed to combine sports with environmental awareness, giving participants an opportunity to learn about marine conservation while enjoying Belize’s...
Over the years, NGOs in Toledo have played a critical role in the district’s development. This has been made possible through grants provided by donor agencies. This past weekend, more than two hundred thousand dollars in grant funding was awarded to two organizations based in Punta Gorda Town. One of the recipients was the Sarstoon...
Holding political office comes with responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is meeting with the people who elected them and providing reports on their governance. Sunday May 17th, the Cattle Landing Village Council held a meeting to update residents on how the village is being governed. This is an area where the Punta Gorda Town Council...
For months, our newsroom has been flooded with calls and messages from residents urging us to look into the Cattle Landing lots that were distributed around the last election cycle. Many people who received land documents reported that they were unable to locate their assigned lots. However, as of Wednesday May 13th, bulldozers were seen...
As Belize continues to develop, the country faces many challenges regarding how and where development should take place. One of those challenges is determining where construction should and should not occur. Many residents wish to live close to the water, but this often creates challenges for both marine and terrestrial species as land is cleared...
The Belize Territorial Volunteers continue to remain vigilant in protecting Belize’s marine resources from illegal fishing activities. On Friday, May 8th members of the BTV were conducting a routine patrol within the marine reserve when they spotted a floating bottle in the water, immediately raising suspicion among the team. The patrol moved in to investigate...
As part of our ongoing commitment to youth development, the PGTV News team once again joined the Machaca Summer camp to teach the fundamentals of journalism, including reporting, interviewing, and camera operation.
Graduation is a special milestone in the lives of students who have worked hard throughout the school year and are ready to celebrate their achievements. A key part of every graduation ceremony is the guest speaker, who offers words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduating class. Two weeks ago, the scheduled guest speaker for...
The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute has opened the Public Inspection Period for the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan from May 25 to July 24, 2026. The draft plan will serve as Belize’s legally enforceable framework for managing ocean space by identifying areas for conservation and sustainable human activities. The public and stakeholders are...
June has come to an end, marking the close of the school year as students prepare to advance to the next grade after successfully meeting their academic requirements. While many students move on without receiving any special recognition, this year one Knee High Hollywood resident returned home from Los Angeles to reward children from her...
On Saturday July 4th, Archangel Medical Center, and the Corozal Lions Club, visited the Punta Gorda Community Hospital to provide free health services to residents of Punta Gorda Town. The team also distributed groceries, generously donated by Caribbean Organic. Foodstuff Corporation Limited, along with women’s care packages and hygiene kits for young girls as part...
