The start of the 2025–2026 school year at Julian Cho Technical High School got an early boost thanks to a successful PTA and community service project. More than 200 volunteers turned out to support improvements on campus, making the school safer and friendlier for both students and teachers. Among the completed works were the construction...
The University of Belize Toledo Campus unveiled the Stanly Nicholas Building at the university of Belize. Stanley Nicholas was the first Dean of the Toledo Campus and served the University for thirteen years.
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...
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...
