Senior leadership within the Belize Police Department was on the ground in the south as the Minister of Police, Honorable Oscar Mira, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Dr. Anthony Rosado, paid an official visit to the Punta Gorda Police Station. The visit focused on engaging with officers, assessing operational matters, and reaffirming the government’s commitment...
BTL is reportedly in the process of acquiring several smaller internet and cable providers, a move that could leave much of the country served by a single dominant provider. While details of the transaction have not been publicly disclosed, the lack of clear information has raised concerns about transparency and oversight. For communities in Toledo,...
COVID-19 brought many challenges when the world shut down. One of the biggest impacts was on small businesses, many of which had to find new ways to survive. Naledo Belize, one of the largest exporters in the Toledo District, was hit hard by the COVID pandemic and, more recently, by increased tariffs. Despite these challenges,...
Hard-working volunteers rolled up their sleeves to do a beach clean-up. Taking on the difficult task of cleaning up piles of discarded glass and debris. While the effort brought visible change, it also came with a heavy reminder; much of the waste left behind is local garbage. Organizers say each cleanup is done with hope...
We celebrate the great achievement of a young man from PG. The Belize Defense Force is promoting one of its dedicated officers, Maxwell Castillo. He has officially attained the rank of Captain. Commissioned in 2019, Captain Castillo’s advancement reflects years of exemplary service, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellence that extends beyond national borders....
The Sapodilla Cayes have recently been making headlines as they remain at the center of an international court case involving Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala. But we bring you some good news from the Sapodilla Cayes. Over the holiday period, the Belize Territorial Volunteers hosted a historic 2-on-2 beach volleyball tournament at the Saps. The tournament...
The Jude Belize Foundation continued its tradition of community outreach by spreading cheer at the Punta Gorda Hospital, during a special handover held one day ahead of the holiday. The donation was facilitated by Ms. Anderson, a teacher from Punta Gorda, along with her daughter, and other students.
A small group of motorcycle owners gathered in Jacinto for a peaceful display, voicing concerns over newly proposed laws affecting motorists. Riders emphasized that their focus was not only on safety, but also on accountability, calling on lawmakers to improve road conditions and strengthen highway patrol presence, rather than relying on licensing courses they believe...
As the clock counted down to midnight, the Cattle Landing Village came alive with its celebration. Residents of Punta Gorda Town traveled to Cattle Landing Village after finding that no activities were taking place in town, despite the Town Council’s announcement that events would continue through to the New Year’s countdown. In Cattle Landing, everyone...
The Department of Youth Services hosted an appreciation night honoring youths and their key supporters, including teachers and students from Toledo Community College and Julian Cho Technical High School. Representatives from the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health were also present. The event saw notable guests such as Punta Gorda Mayor Carlos Galvez,...
On Friday October 16th Students, teachers, and community supporters gathered at Central park for a Breast Cancer Awareness School Rally organized by the Belize cancer society Toledo branch. The aim is to promote early detection and raising awareness about breast cancer. Participants dressed in pink, displaying awareness posters, and waving flags in a show of...
Last week, we reported to you that several, up to eight, Guatemalan boats were spotted inside Belizean waters engaged in illegal fishing. The Punta Gorda Fisheries Department evidently took our report seriously and, on Thursday, conducted patrols in the Sarstoon Temash area. They found four gill nets that had been illegally set. The gill nets...
With less than two weeks remaining before Tropic Air ceases operations in Punta Gorda, residents gathered at the airline’s local office today to send a clear message to the government: Punta Gorda need air connectivity and cannot simply be cut off. The demonstration comes as the community prepares for the loss of Tropic Air flights,...
Exactly one month after the Guatemalan armed forces violated Belize’s sovereignty, they did so again on Saturday October 10th, when the Belize Territorial Volunteers made an unannounced trip to the Sarstoon River. The trip discovered that the Guatemalan armed forces continue to occupy the river, but more than that, the trip also found that up...
Toledo District’s very own Ymanoli Garcia has been named Oceana’s 2026 Wavemaker of the Year for the district. The announcement was made during Oceana Belize’s Annual General Meeting. Over 300 Wavemakers, partners, and allies from across the country came together in celebration of their shared commitment to protecting Belize’s marine environment.
