It has been over a decade now that the Guatemalan armed forces have continued to violate Belize’s sovereignty. On Saturday, the Guatemalan armed forces escalated their aggression and rammed into a Belize Defence Force boat on the Sarstoon. The Guatemalan armed forces clearly violated Belize’s sovereignty once again, and this time they were more aggressive...
The Belize Coast Guard and Rangers from TIDE have removed three illegal gillnets during a joint maritime enforcement patrol near Corona Reef. The operation was conducted on November 6th along Belize’s southern maritime border with Guatemala. The gillnets, which are prohibited fishing gear in Belizean waters, were located and removed during the patrol. During the...
Jahida Ramirez is a talented young author from Punta Gorda Town. On Monday morning, at the Welcome Center, she officially launched her new book, dedicated to the youth of Punta Gorda, Belize, and the world. A proud achievement for this young Belizean, using her creativity and passion to inspire the next generation. Congratulations, Jahida, and...
At Thursday’s BTIA meeting, one of the concerns raised was the poor condition of the Punta Gorda Vegetable Market. One resident took to social media to express concerns, pointing out that the Maria Lopez Market was funded by the European Union and the Government of Belize at a cost of $1 million in 2016. However,...
On Saturday October 31st, the Miss Garifuna Peini Pageant was held at the sporting complex. Four young ladies proudly showcased Garifuna culture, as they competed for the coveted crown. At the end of the evening, Miss Tiricy Colon emerged as the winner and was crowned Miss Garifuna Peini.
Sunday morning brought relief to the residents of the Toledo District. Many feared Toledo would lose air connectivity after Tropic Air announced it would discontinue flights to Punta Gorda on October 31st. Residents rallied, asking the government to find a solution, stressing that air travel is critical not just for tourism, but also for medical...
Belizean tourism stakeholders recently joined international travel professionals at the Central America Travel Market 2026 in Guatemala. The Belize Tourism Industry Association, along with participating businesses and its various chapters, played a key role in representing Belize at the international event. A highlight was the Belize cocktail reception, sponsored by the Belize Tourism Board. Belize’s...
Earlier this month, Tropic Air issued a release stating that it would cease flights to Punta Gorda. Following extensive advocacy and relentless efforts by the People’s National Party, the citizens of Punta Gorda, and the BTIA Punta Gorda branch, Maya Island Air announced, just days before Tropic Air’s flights to Punta Gorda were set to...
SATIIM hosted a multi-panel conference at Spice Farm in Golden Stream to discuss Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, commonly known as FPIC. The conference focused on community perspectives and the practical implementation of FPIC, as well as its place within pending legislation, planning, and policy development. Remarks were made by the Governor General, representatives of...
Sunday October 25th, the Belize Tourism industry Association’s Punta Gorda branch hosted four journalists from Europe at the Punta Gorda Welcome Center. The visit is to give the journalists an opportunity to learn more about the Toledo District, particularly its rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and tourism potential. The engagement also provided an opportunity to...
It has been over a decade now that the Guatemalan armed forces have continued to violate Belize’s sovereignty. On Saturday, the Guatemalan armed forces escalated their aggression and rammed into a Belize Defence Force boat on the Sarstoon. The Guatemalan armed forces clearly violated Belize’s sovereignty once again, and this time they were more aggressive...
The Belize Coast Guard and Rangers from TIDE have removed three illegal gillnets during a joint maritime enforcement patrol near Corona Reef. The operation was conducted on November 6th along Belize’s southern maritime border with Guatemala. The gillnets, which are prohibited fishing gear in Belizean waters, were located and removed during the patrol. During the...
Jahida Ramirez is a talented young author from Punta Gorda Town. On Monday morning, at the Welcome Center, she officially launched her new book, dedicated to the youth of Punta Gorda, Belize, and the world. A proud achievement for this young Belizean, using her creativity and passion to inspire the next generation. Congratulations, Jahida, and...
At Thursday’s BTIA meeting, one of the concerns raised was the poor condition of the Punta Gorda Vegetable Market. One resident took to social media to express concerns, pointing out that the Maria Lopez Market was funded by the European Union and the Government of Belize at a cost of $1 million in 2016. However,...
On Saturday October 31st, the Miss Garifuna Peini Pageant was held at the sporting complex. Four young ladies proudly showcased Garifuna culture, as they competed for the coveted crown. At the end of the evening, Miss Tiricy Colon emerged as the winner and was crowned Miss Garifuna Peini.
