Saturday October 4th 2025, The Toledo Tour Guide Association held its Annual General Meeting, where members elected a new executive to lead the organization. Elected to serve are Chairman- Wilfred Mutrie, Vice Chairman – Elon Young, Treasurer – Dennis Garbutt, Assistant Treasurer – Jose Mas, Secretary – Victoria Tush, Assistant Secretary – Anfernee Young, and...
On Friday October 3rd, traffic at the newly upgraded Michael Espat Bridge came to a standstill when a minivan collided with a semi-truck. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The addition of new guardrails to the bridge has reduced available space, making it tighter for vehicles to pass. The bridge is located on a curve,...
Illegal fishing has long been a concern championed by the Belize Territorial Volunteers. On Wednesday October 1st, 2025, while accompanying a group of bird watchers near the Sarstoon River, members of the organization observed several unmarked canoes and small motor vessels along the Belizean shoreline. Upon further inspection, the boats were found to belong to...
Saturday October 4th, marked what organizers say may have been the largest urban bird watch ever held in Belize. Ninety-six students from Toledo Community College joined local birders, tourists, hoteliers, and conservationists from across the country making for a fantastic start to the day’s festival activities. The Belize Territorial Volunteers is an organization that always...
The annual Raptor Watch program is now underway in Cattle Landing Village. From October to December, raptors are counted at the Cattle Landing football field to monitor population trends and support conservation efforts. This project also features Central America’s first Raptor Certification Program, training Belizeans in Raptor research and conservation.
The Belize Fisheries Department announced the official opening of the Queen Conch season on Wednesday October 1st. This marks the start of the season which is currently scheduled to remain open until June 1, 2026. The public, including all fishers and vendors, is strongly advised to adhere strictly to all fisheries regulations governing the capture,...
Road infrastructure continues to be a major issue in the Toledo District. In June of this year, the Joe Taylor Bridge was renamed the Michael Espat Bridge when it was reopened. At the time, PGTV spoke with an engineer from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, who assured us that within weeks, the next...
Dr. Thomas Mathew, owner of the renowned Spice Farm in Golden Stream, has been a part of Belize for more than 32 years. PGTV takes a moment to thank him for everything he has done for his community and, by extension, the country. Dr. Mathew is leaving Belize to return to India to be with...
Last Friday September 26th, the University of Belize Punta Gorda Campus shared the results of its ongoing research program with students, community residents, and faculty members. The presentations formed part of the Academic Staff Research Series, which highlights the work being done by UB professors. Several professors took the stage to present their findings, covering...
A Belizean youth delegation departed for Taiwan to take part in the 2026 Global Youth Trends Forum. Led by Director of Youth Services Indira Loague, the group includes youth representatives from different communities and is expected to engage with young leaders from around the world on youth policy, innovation, and future cooperation. We extend our...
Just before Christmas, the Ombudsman of Belize, Major Swazo, received a letter from the government informing him that his contract would not be renewed. The People’s National Party (PNP) has taken issue with this decision, stating that it believes Major Swazo was performing his duties effectively and consistently acting in the best interest of the...
As the clock counted down to midnight, the Cattle Landing Village came alive with its celebration. Residents of Punta Gorda Town traveled to Cattle Landing Village after finding that no activities were taking place in town, despite the Town Council’s announcement that events would continue through to the New Year’s countdown. In Cattle Landing, everyone...
The Department of Youth Services hosted an appreciation night honoring youths and their key supporters, including teachers and students from Toledo Community College and Julian Cho Technical High School. Representatives from the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health were also present. The event saw notable guests such as Punta Gorda Mayor Carlos Galvez,...
Over the weekend Smiles, laughter, and the spirit of giving filled the air as Toledo Faith Outreach Christian Center hosted its annual Happy Birthday Jesus celebration. More than 3,000 children and families gathered for the beloved community event, made possible by the dedication of over 100 volunteers who came together to serve and celebrate the...
