The TIDE Conservation Festival was a huge success! The event started on Friday October 10th, with the opening gala. On Saturday October 11th, there was the youth conservation competition where George Town Technical High School took first place. Sunday October 12th, was the grand finale. One of the main highlights of the event was the...
Residents of Caye Caulker went to the polls on Wednesday October 8th, to decide whether marijuana should be legalized on the island. The referendum asked voters if the Government of Belize should pass legislation to create a responsible, regulated, and taxable cannabis industry, with part of the revenue benefiting the Caye Caulker community. When the...
We want to bring awareness Friday October 10, it is recognized globally as World Mental Health Day, and here in Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness marked the occasion with health walks across the country. The initiative aims to raise awareness about mental health and encourage communities to support those facing mental health challenges....
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...
It has been over a decade now that the Guatemalan armed forces have continued to violate Belize’s sovereignty. On Saturday, the Guatemalan armed forces escalated their aggression and rammed into a Belize Defence Force boat on the Sarstoon. The Guatemalan armed forces clearly violated Belize’s sovereignty once again, and this time they were more aggressive...
The Belize Coast Guard and Rangers from TIDE have removed three illegal gillnets during a joint maritime enforcement patrol near Corona Reef. The operation was conducted on November 6th along Belize’s southern maritime border with Guatemala. The gillnets, which are prohibited fishing gear in Belizean waters, were located and removed during the patrol. During the...
Jahida Ramirez is a talented young author from Punta Gorda Town. On Monday morning, at the Welcome Center, she officially launched her new book, dedicated to the youth of Punta Gorda, Belize, and the world. A proud achievement for this young Belizean, using her creativity and passion to inspire the next generation. Congratulations, Jahida, and...
At Thursday’s BTIA meeting, one of the concerns raised was the poor condition of the Punta Gorda Vegetable Market. One resident took to social media to express concerns, pointing out that the Maria Lopez Market was funded by the European Union and the Government of Belize at a cost of $1 million in 2016. However,...
On Saturday October 31st, the Miss Garifuna Peini Pageant was held at the sporting complex. Four young ladies proudly showcased Garifuna culture, as they competed for the coveted crown. At the end of the evening, Miss Tiricy Colon emerged as the winner and was crowned Miss Garifuna Peini.
