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...
Over the weekend, the United Women’s Group Toledo East in collaboration with Belize Family Life Association and the Belize Cancer Society Toledo Branch hosted an International Women’s Month health promotion in Punta Gorda, offering women access to affordable health screenings and medical services.
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.
