At this time of the year many villages and towns around the country get ready to celebrateBelize Independence Day. Many do this by choosing a queen for their village or town. thisyear’s seems to be another year that the PG town council has ignored the tradition ofhaving a queen competition, but the village of Colombia...
Sargassum is a type of Seaweed that is found floating in the ocean. Recently, the amountof sargassum that has floated onto the shores of Belize has increased tenfold. It is now anuisance to the coastal communities and the tourism industry. Last week, the Belize fundfor a sustainable future allocated $250,000 to the Belize tourism industry...
The hummingbird hills are known as one of the mostbeautiful places in the country of Belize. Through these hills run the North Stann CreekRiver which provides water for the people of Dangriga town. Well, these precious andbeautiful landscapes are being threatened by unsustainable mining of sand from the river.By doing this the river gets polluted...
An unprecedented move by two maya owned business in Toledo. The owners of Sam’selectrical and Andrea’s chocolate united to bring goodies to the students in the far villagesof Toledo. These are villages that are visited by politicians only during elections. Afterelections politician becomes obsolete in the area. Sam and Andrea wanted to dosomething for the...
While third parties are often seen as active only during election seasons, the People’sNational Party (PNP) continues to defy that narrative. For years, the PNP has hosted backto-school rallies regardless of the political calendar, and this year is no exception. Tuesday, August 26th, the PNP will be distributing school supplies to children in need. Theinitiative...
In a recent patrol of the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, rangers from the Toledo Institutefor Development and Environment (TIDE) discovered a dead hawksbill turtle caught in anillegal gillnet set on the coral reefs. The environmental NGO, which manages SapodillaCayes and Port Honduras, regularly faces challenges from illegal fishers crossing theborder from Guatemala and harming Belize’s...
The Big Falls Eco Warriors teamed up with volunteers in ColombiaVillage to tackle a growing problem affecting local waterways. Led by Abidas Ash andsupported by community members like Ignacio and Nathali Ash, the group organized ariver clean-up, focusing on removing fallen trees that had blocked the river’s flow andhindered travel along the waterway. Thanks to...
Over the past few months, the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) has assumed management of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, a designated World Heritage Site. Their increased presence in the area is already making a significant impact. Within the past month alone, TIDE has arrested several Guatemalan fishermen for illegal fishing activities. This...
As a part of Emancipation Day celebrations, the third annual Zero Carbon Fishing Tournament was held with great Success, drawing six boats to the friendly competition. Spirits were high as fishers enjoyed a lively day out at the sea, returning with their catch and anticipation for the weigh-in. Mr. Marcus Caal claimed first place with...
For years, PGTV has been highlighting the ongoing garbage crisis along the Waterhole Road. Last November, during the campaign season, the local BTIA chapter met with the government officials who made numerous promises to address the issue. However, months after the election, those promises have yet to materialize, and the site has once again been...
The vibrant colors and striking murals seen across Punta Gorda Town are the work of a talented local artist whose creativity is leaving a lasting mark on the community. Mr. Donato Cho’s artwork can be found throughout the town, reflecting both culture and passion through painting.
Wednesday February11th marked a major milestone for the ministry of rural transformation, community development and local government as two upgraded water systems were officially inaugurated, one in San Jose and the other in Yemeri Grove. These improved systems are expected to provide residents of both villages with reliable access to clean water for many years...
Residents of Punta Gorda had the opportunity to sharpen their customer service skills as BELTRAIDE hosted a Customer Service Excellence workshop for the public. The interactive session focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences, strengthening communication skills, and fostering a customer-first mindset, all at no cost to participants. The workshop took place in Punta Gorda Town...
A major step forward for road safety in Belize was marked with the successful completion of a Defensive Driving Training conducted by capstone along with James Bus Line. The training focused on real-world defensive driving techniques, hazard awareness, sound decision-making, and professionalism behind the wheel specifically tailored to the daily challenges faced by bus operators....
Several key development projects for Toledo are moving from planning to action, following recent approvals at the highest level of government. The Minister of rural transformation and development provided an update on initiatives already signed off by the Prime Minister, along with projects currently underway across the district, aimed at improving infrastructure, services, and overall...
