Friday October 10th is World Egg Day, and this year, Country Foods, with support from BAHA and the Ministry of Agriculture, will be treating students of Forest Home Methodist School to a special breakfast featuring eggs. The initiative aims to help students learn more about the nutritional value and health benefits of eggs, while also promoting...
The University of Belize has officially opened the UB Digital Connect Center in Punta Gorda, bringing new digital opportunities to the people of Toledo. The Center is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and offers free access to computers, Internet, and digital support services. Residents without access to the Internet or digital devices are...
Saturday October 4th 2025, The Toledo Tour Guide Association held its Annual General Meeting, where members elected a new executive to lead the organization. Elected to serve are Chairman- Wilfred Mutrie, Vice Chairman – Elon Young, Treasurer – Dennis Garbutt, Assistant Treasurer – Jose Mas, Secretary – Victoria Tush, Assistant Secretary – Anfernee Young, and...
On Friday October 3rd, traffic at the newly upgraded Michael Espat Bridge came to a standstill when a minivan collided with a semi-truck. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The addition of new guardrails to the bridge has reduced available space, making it tighter for vehicles to pass. The bridge is located on a curve,...
Illegal fishing has long been a concern championed by the Belize Territorial Volunteers. On Wednesday October 1st, 2025, while accompanying a group of bird watchers near the Sarstoon River, members of the organization observed several unmarked canoes and small motor vessels along the Belizean shoreline. Upon further inspection, the boats were found to belong to...
Saturday October 4th, marked what organizers say may have been the largest urban bird watch ever held in Belize. Ninety-six students from Toledo Community College joined local birders, tourists, hoteliers, and conservationists from across the country making for a fantastic start to the day’s festival activities. The Belize Territorial Volunteers is an organization that always...
The annual Raptor Watch program is now underway in Cattle Landing Village. From October to December, raptors are counted at the Cattle Landing football field to monitor population trends and support conservation efforts. This project also features Central America’s first Raptor Certification Program, training Belizeans in Raptor research and conservation.
The Belize Fisheries Department announced the official opening of the Queen Conch season on Wednesday October 1st. This marks the start of the season which is currently scheduled to remain open until June 1, 2026. The public, including all fishers and vendors, is strongly advised to adhere strictly to all fisheries regulations governing the capture,...
Road infrastructure continues to be a major issue in the Toledo District. In June of this year, the Joe Taylor Bridge was renamed the Michael Espat Bridge when it was reopened. At the time, PGTV spoke with an engineer from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, who assured us that within weeks, the next...
Miriam Chuck has been making waves with her work in solar energy. This young lady from Santa Elena in the Toledo District has now added another major achievement to her growing list. She has received the game changer in Climate Energy Award from the European Union.
It has become common in Belize to use packaged coconut products, but we want to offer viewers a healthier alternative. Retired teacher Ms. Joan Palma has started a business producing and selling fresh coconut milk. In light of Earth Day, we are highlighting this product and encouraging the public to support it.
Consumers across the country saw an increase in the price of butane following a new adjustment announced by the Supplies Control Unit. The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas rose by 17 cents per gallon, the change was effected on April 15, 2026. According to officials, the increase is due to higher acquisition costs on the...
It was just a couple weeks ago that we shared with you about the first-ever Mr. B.N.T.U. Pageant, where Punta Gorda emerged victorious, proudly represented by Mr. Maclovio Ack. Mr. Ack expressing heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported him along that journey.
The roadway stretching from the Hollywood Basketball Court to the area in front of the Victor Sanchez Stadium has been under construction since the end of February, and as mid-April approaches, the project is still not fully complete. While the final stretch of the road is now finally under active construction, the work has taken...
