Byrise, a newly established organization with branches in the USA and Punta Gorda, Toledo, is offering an after-school program designed to support students with their schoolwork. The program runs from Monday to Friday, 4 to 6 PM, at the Cattle Landing Community Centre. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap for students who face...
Just before the 2020 elections, the UDP was exploring the district for a suitable site for a new hospital. Five years later, there’s still no hospital, and with elections approaching again, another team is promising to build one in Toledo. Yesterday, PGTV accompanied CABEI, (Central American Bank for Economic Integration) and government officials on a...
This weekend, the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) will host its annual Conservation Festival, the only one of its kind in Belize. Hundreds of attendees from Punta Gorda and beyond are expected to join the three-day event.
The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs fishers that the open season for queen conch and stone crab fishing will run from October 1st to June 30th, 2025. Fishers are advised to follow all regulations set forth by the Fisheries Department when in possession of these species. Additionally, the Fisheries Department informs fishers that if the...
World Water Day is observed annually on September 18th. This day was adopted by the World Environment Federation in July 2006 and has been observed every year since.
September 19th is observed annually as National Service Day in Belize, honoring Hon. George Cadle Price’s unwavering commitment to serving the country.
The rainy season is now upon us, and fire is not a major concern. However, during the fires a few weeks ago, the back villages in the Toledo District including Otoxha suffered severe damage, yet no one heard about it.
In our recent newscast, we reported on the outrage among fisherfolk from Placencia following the Government’s decision to lift the dredging suspension at Will Bauer Flat. However, fishermen expressed grave concerns about dredging and its impact on the area.
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...
