Many know Admiral John Borland as the highest-ranking official in the Belize Coast Guard, but few may realize that this distinguished Belizean leader was born and raised in the quiet village of Forest Home. Admiral Borland’s journey began in the Belize Defense Force, where he steadily rose through the ranks to eventually lead the Coast...
Reforestation, typically highlighted during Earth Day, is taking center stage earlier this year as the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) launches a major tree-planting initiative during Belize’s rainy season. Recognizing that this is the most effective time to plant, TIDE isn’t waiting for symbolic dates to act. Globally, reforestation is encouraged because trees...
Copal Tree, a company gaining international recognition for its innovative agricultural practices, hosted a Family Day over the weekend at its farm and distillery. The event marked the end of a successful season and served as a heartfelt thank you to its dedicated team. Family Day is Copal Tree’s way of showing appreciation to its...
On Sunday, July 6th, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) carried out another beach cleanup, this time in the Punta Ycacos area. The location was chosen because it’s a known turtle nesting site, and this is the season when turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The team collected over 20 bags of garbage and installed...
The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission, has officially launched a cell phone repair training program for women and girls in Punta Gorda Town. This exciting initiative is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills in phone maintenance and repair, opening doors to self-employment opportunities, especially in underserved communities. Supported by...
The Annual Basketball Training Program is Back! Organized by the Toledo Sports Council, our exciting summer basketball training kicked off on June 30th and runs for two weeks! First session for ages 6 to 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and ages 9 to 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Led by experienced...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness warns that floodwaters can lead to infections, injuries, and waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. The public is urged to avoid contact with floodwaters and keep any open wounds clean and covered. Due to stagnant water, mosquito breeding is expected to increase, raising the risk of...
The Forest Department held a three-day workshop from June 26–28, 2025, focused on analyzing jaguar and prey dynamics. Participants included staff and partners like CSFI, Ya’axché, Belize Audubon Society, and others working on camera trap data for the national wildlife database. The training covered tools such as R, Excel, GIS, and occupancy modelling programs. It...
The Sustainable and Inclusive Belize (SAIB) initiative held an informative session at the Town Council to present details about its Tourism Grant Program.During the meeting, attendees were guided through the application process and eligibility requirements. The program aims to support tourism stakeholders by offering financial grants along with technical assistance to help recipients grow and...
Toledo District is well known for having some of the most passionate and vocal sports fans whether it’s football or basketball. After years under a normalizing committee, the Toledo Football Association now has an officially elected executive body. At the forefront is longtime footballer-turned-manager, Mr. Wayne Moore. He and his team are committed to elevating...
December 2nd marks the birthday of Andy Palacio, one of the greatest Garifuna musicians the world has ever known, his iconic Watina album, released the international acclaim claimed the number one on the world’s music charts and continues to influence artists and audiences across the globe, Andy Palacio hailed from the quiet southern Garifuna community...
Copal Tree Lodge is not only the largest employer in the Toledo District, it is also well known for consistently giving back to the community, earlier this year the lodge published and released a beautifully crafted book titled Snapshot Belize. The publication is guide to tourism in Belize, showcasing the country’s cultural history, wildlife and...
Birding is a million-dollar industry and the Toledo Birding Club is working to show the world that Toledo is a premier birding destination. In October, the annual birding festival was held right here in Toledo. Thanks to our region’s rich biodiversity and ideal bird watching locations. Sunday November 30th the Toledo birding club visited Tanager...
On Friday night the Victor Sanchez stadium was filled with fans from across the district as the big showdown unfolded between Copal Tree FC and the Ministry of Health. It was the final match of the interoffice competition and spectators we’re on the edge of their seats from kick off at around 8:00 PM at...
As the world prepares to observe anti-corruption day on December 9th, PGTV continues its commitment to highlighting areas of concern within our community. Today we take a closer look at issues surrounding the long-promised street upgrades in Punta Gorda town, more than three years ago the late honorable Mike Espat announced a major street improvement...
