The National Ms. Garifuna Pageant took place Saturday November 1st, in Belize City, bringing together talented young women from across the country to celebrate Garifuna culture and heritage. After a competitive evening, Ms. St. Bite was crowned the winner of the pageant.
More than 100 high school students in Punta Gorda are now better equipped for the digital age. Last week, the Ministry of Education held a handing-over ceremony at Toledo Community College, where students received brand-new Chromebook computers under the Digital Devices skills for the future program. The initiative is part of efforts to ensure that...
The Battle of the Drums is proudly celebrating 20 years since its inception, two decades of honoring and uplifting Garifuna culture, music, and tradition. Each year, the Secretariat unveils a full calendar of events beginning at the end of October, and this year is no different. Thursday October 30th marks the first major event on the lineup: the High School Battle...
We reported on an illegal conch crawl that TIDE rangers intercepted, where more than 100 conch, many of them undersized, were confiscated. The conch were safely released back into the wild. However, in a follow-up patrol, TIDE rangers returned to the same location and discovered that more conch had been stockpiled again. Their investigation led them to the caretaker of Tom Owens...
During election season, the phrase “Todos Ganamos” meaning “Everybody fi win” in Creole, became a popular slogan for the PUP. But for many residents in Punta Gorda, that promise feels far from reality. One of the town’s long-standing issues continues to be its deplorable streets and failing infrastructure. For months, PGTV has been highlighting the broken manhole in front of the police...
Sunday October 26th, The second round of consultations on Belize’s Marine Spatial Planning was held at the Toledo Community College. The session brought together representatives from the Fisheries Department, the Coastal Zone Management Authority, fishers, and community members from Punta Gorda and surrounding areas. The first consultation focused on gathering information and feedback from fishers....
Saturday October 20th, 2025, A well-organized and lively Ms. Peini Garifuna Pageant was held in Punta Gorda. Four brave and talented young ladies competed for the coveted title, showcasing their beauty, intelligence, and deep appreciation for the Garifuna culture. At the end of the night, Ms. Sherdany Garbutt was crowned Ms. Peini Garifuna 2025–2026. The event was filled...
There’s a new deputy in town, Inspector Tedford Garbutt has officially taken up his post as the new Deputy Officer in Charge of the Punta Gorda Police Formation. At a gathering held at the Multipurpose Building, Inspector Garbutt had the opportunity to meet the full police team and interact with officers under his command.
The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve enforcement team made an unusual discovery, an aquarium filled with live conch near a well-known fishermen’s island. According to authorities, this type of activity is prohibited under Belize’s Fisheries Law. A total of 154 conch were recovered, 82 mature and 72 juveniles. The enforcement team acted swiftly, relocating the live...
A new type of screw worm has been discovered in Belize just a few months ago, and since then, cases have been reported not only in animals but also in humans. The situation has raised national concern, prompting alerts across the country. Recently, several new cases have emerged here in Punta Gorda Town, adding to...
The Rotary Club was very active this week in Punta Gorda, partnering with visiting Rotary members from Racine Wisconsin to carry out several community initiatives across the town. From hands-on service projects to community support efforts, the collaboration was in full swing. Together, we worked side by side to strengthen our town and demonstrate the...
After nearly a year of speculation, what many thought was just talk has now become a visible reality. Over the weekend, the well-branded and historic James Bus Line underwent a noticeable transformation. Stickers were placed over the company’s familiar logo, replacing it with one that reads National Bus Company. The sudden change has left many...
The Rotary Club of Punta Gorda is giving local sports spaces a fresh new look, as part of its annual Rotary Paints project. This year’s initiative focused on repainting two basketball courts in Punta Gorda, the University of Belize Toledo Campus basketball court and the St. Peter Cleaver R.C. School basketball court.
For months, the People’s National Party (PNP) has been advocating for the new landowners in Cattle Landing Village to have their parcels properly identified. However, last week Toledo East Area Representative, Honorable Dr. Osmond Martinez, stated that PGTV had reported incorrect figures. According to Dr. Martinez, a total of 400 lots were distributed, not 200...
The Yellow-headed Parrot, one of Belize’s most iconic and vibrant bird species, is now facing the threat of extinction as habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade continue to impact its survival. Classified as an endangered species, conservationists are emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and protection to ensure this parrot does not disappear from...
