March, recognized as Children’s Month, is a time to celebrate and focus on the well-being, rights, and development of children. Today, at PG Central Park, this special month was celebrated with a vibrant event that engaged children in a series of exciting activities designed to be both fun and educational. The celebration of Children’s Month...
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Soila’s Kitchen, a cherished staple in our community. For years, we’ve been honored to serve you with delicious meals and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. However, due to the rising costs of food and ingredients, it has become increasingly difficult to maintain the quality...
Barranco, a seaside village with significant agro-tourism potential, remains one of the most neglected communities in the country. Earlier this week, a farmers’ group from Barranco, known as Ligemeri Haruga Vanilla, hosted a training session focused on cultivating vanilla, a high-value crop that has minimal environmental impact. The session was led by Dawn Dean, a...
Toledo Community College (TCC) Career Day was a vibrant display of enthusiasm and hope, filled with students eager to shape their futures. The gathering showcased the diverse aspirations of Belize’s youth, as they envisioned careers in fields like medicine, education, politics, law enforcement, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. The students, energized and attentive, listened to speakers and...
Rotary is a global organization dedicated to serving communities worldwide, and this year, they’re celebrating 120 years of service. To mark this significant milestone, Rotary visited Hillside, Sunday February 23rd, 2025 and gave the Hillside Clinic a much-needed facelift.
Clive’s Restaurant had a grand opening on Valentine’s Day, drawing a large crowd and special guests. Located upstairs at the Sea Front Inn, the restaurant offers stunning beach views, making it the perfect spot for dining and relaxation. The event featured top-quality food and drinks, with a menu full of Belizean favorites like rice and...
Most people will remember US Capital, the oil company granted permission to explore for oil in Toledo. However, before any work could begin in the Mayan villages, the company had to go through a rigorous consultation process known as Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), which took nearly three years to complete. On Sunday 2nd...
Although the government boasted about a $2 million investment for street upgrades in PG just before the last town council election, many streets are still in poor condition. With the upcoming election, the government is once again attempting to address some of the worst streets. Last week, they focused on fixing the Ex-Serviceman Road in...
The Toledo Transport Department has officially relocated from the Ministry of Works compound to a more central location on George Street in the heart of Punta Gorda Town. The general public is advised to take note of the department’s new location for all transport-related services. Despite the move, the department’s opening hours and services remain...
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology has launched U-Space, an initiative aimed at fostering digital skills and exploring the intersection of technology and culture. A U-Space is designed to serve as a creative hub where community members can experiment with technology and develop innovative ideas for the future. The initiative is being rolled...
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...
Wil Maheia, Chief Sustainability Officer at Copalli Rum, attended a prominent conference this week at the University of Notre Dame. The event focuses on advancing sustainable food production and brings together companies committed to innovation and environmental responsibility across the entire food and agriculture value chain from raw materials to processing and final sales. ————————————————
A few weeks ago, PGTV was called out to Yemeri Grove Village to highlight concerns over land being surveyed in the community. Following that report, the village chairman told us that the Minister of Natural Resources reached out to them. However, Saturday October 18th, we were called back to the village, where residents say they...
A couple of months ago, during the opening of the Mike Espat Bridge, engineer from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing stated on record that the Southern Highway would soon be painted. Not long after, the Toledo East Area Representative also mentioned that the highway would be both painted and lighted. Well, we are...
Sunday, October 21st, more than 100 students graduated from the University of Belize Toledo Campus. The guest speaker for the ceremony was the Honorable Osmond Martinez, who delivered words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduates. The event featured live music from a steel band as the students proudly marched in, marking a joyful and...
