The National Ms. Garifuna Pageant took place Saturday November 1st, in Belize City, bringing together talented young women from across the country to celebrate Garifuna culture and heritage. After a competitive evening, Ms. St. Bite was crowned the winner of the pageant.
We reported on an illegal conch crawl that TIDE rangers intercepted, where more than 100 conch, many of them undersized, were confiscated. The conch were safely released back into the wild. However, in a follow-up patrol, TIDE rangers returned to the same location and discovered that more conch had been stockpiled again. Their investigation led them to the caretaker of Tom Owens...
During election season, the phrase “Todos Ganamos” meaning “Everybody fi win” in Creole, became a popular slogan for the PUP. But for many residents in Punta Gorda, that promise feels far from reality. One of the town’s long-standing issues continues to be its deplorable streets and failing infrastructure. For months, PGTV has been highlighting the broken manhole in front of the police...
Sunday October 26th, The second round of consultations on Belize’s Marine Spatial Planning was held at the Toledo Community College. The session brought together representatives from the Fisheries Department, the Coastal Zone Management Authority, fishers, and community members from Punta Gorda and surrounding areas. The first consultation focused on gathering information and feedback from fishers....
Saturday October 20th, 2025, A well-organized and lively Ms. Peini Garifuna Pageant was held in Punta Gorda. Four brave and talented young ladies competed for the coveted title, showcasing their beauty, intelligence, and deep appreciation for the Garifuna culture. At the end of the night, Ms. Sherdany Garbutt was crowned Ms. Peini Garifuna 2025–2026. The event was filled...
There’s a new deputy in town, Inspector Tedford Garbutt has officially taken up his post as the new Deputy Officer in Charge of the Punta Gorda Police Formation. At a gathering held at the Multipurpose Building, Inspector Garbutt had the opportunity to meet the full police team and interact with officers under his command.
The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve enforcement team made an unusual discovery, an aquarium filled with live conch near a well-known fishermen’s island. According to authorities, this type of activity is prohibited under Belize’s Fisheries Law. A total of 154 conch were recovered, 82 mature and 72 juveniles. The enforcement team acted swiftly, relocating the live...
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...
The Child Development Foundation, CDF, was back in Punta Gorda once again, hosting sessions focused on adolescents, parents, and this time, community leaders. The community leaders’ session included a wide cross-section of leaders from within the Punta Gorda community, including UDP and PUP mayoral candidates, PNP’s Miss Indira Andrewin, health professionals, village chairmen, and many...
The Child Development Foundation, CDF, was back in Punta Gorda once again, hosting sessions focused on adolescents, parents, and this time, community leaders. The community leaders’ session included a wide cross-section of leaders from within the Punta Gorda community, including UDP and PUP mayoral candidates, PNP’s Miss Indira Andrewin, health professionals, village chairmen, and many...
Members of the Toledo Teachers Credit Union were given an opportunity to learn more about the CRESAP program during a special member consultation held at the Credit Union’s main office parking lot. Members were provided with information on CRESAP eligibility requirements, the application process, loan consultations, and program guidance. Members also had the opportunity to...
Activist Jeremy Enriquez has filed a legal claim against the Elections and Boundaries Commission, challenging its refusal to provide information on the progress of the country’s redistricting exercise. Enriquez is asking the High Court to declare the Commission a public authority subject to the Freedom of Information Act, which would require it to provide citizens...
Belizean boxer Cyril Martinez continues to make his mark in the professional boxing scene, securing his third professional victory in Bella Vista. Martinez stepped into the ring determined to keep his unbeaten professional run going, and once again delivered a performance that had fans watching closely. PGTV congratulates Cyril Martinez on the victory and wishes...
