Copalli Rum is not just a great-tasting rum; it is the story behind the rum that makes it special. Made right here in Punta Gorda, Belize, Copalli is more than just an exceptional spirit. It represents a commitment to community and sustainability. Copalli Rum is one of the largest employers in the Toledo District and...
Belizean social activist Jeremy Enriquez has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Elections and Boundaries Commission, seeking information on the progress of Belize’s long-awaited electoral redistricting process. In the request submitted on June 10, Enriquez is asking the Commission to provide details on the steps taken since the 2025 General Elections to...
The People’s National Party expressed that they are pleased that donations it helped collect have reportedly reached the shoreline in Cuba. The party says this is part of an ongoing humanitarian initiative in support of the Cuban people. The party is continuing to encourage Belizeans to contribute to the relief effort, stating that additional support...
The Forest Department recently hosted a two-day strategic planning workshop in Belmopan. The workshop provided an opportunity to identify emerging threats, evaluate what worked and what did not under the previous plan, and develop a new action plan to guide forest management and conservation efforts moving forward.
A school bus carrying students of Julian Cho Technical High School was involved in an accident on Monday, June 1, just outside Pueblo Viejo Village in the Toledo District. At the time of the incident, approximately 32 students were on board, including students from the Toledo ITVET. Four students were taken to the San Antonio...
The People’s National Party is criticizing plans by the National Bus Company to purchase between 15 and 20 second-hand diesel buses. In a statement issued this week, the PNP said the proposed investment is a step backward for Belize, especially at a time when the country promotes itself as an environmentally friendly destination. The party...
The Forest Home Methodist Church celebrated the 34th anniversary of its current church building. The church itself has a history spanning more than 90 years of service to the community. The anniversary celebration also highlighted two longstanding families of the church. The Williams family and the Ranguy family.
Residents in Cattle Landing Village who received land allocations shortly before and during the recent elections but have since been unable to access their plots due to poor road conditions. Following our initial report, the village chairman stated that a bulldozer would be deployed to clear the road to improve access to the lands. According...
Legal battle against the Attorney General and the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. The case centered around a complaint Enriquez filed against High Court Judge Tawanda Hondora, accusing the judge of bias and misconduct during a court matter in 2025. Enriquez claimed the judge was overheard making prejudicial comments during a lunch break while his...
Efforts to combat illegal fishing activities within Belize’s protected marine areas continue as a recent joint patrol carried out by TIDE and the Belize Coast Guard led to the arrest of three Honduran fishermen inside the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. The men were reportedly caught conducting illegal fishing activities within Conservation Zone 4 and were...
As part of our ongoing commitment to youth development, the PGTV News team once again joined the Machaca Summer camp to teach the fundamentals of journalism, including reporting, interviewing, and camera operation.
Graduation is a special milestone in the lives of students who have worked hard throughout the school year and are ready to celebrate their achievements. A key part of every graduation ceremony is the guest speaker, who offers words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduating class. Two weeks ago, the scheduled guest speaker for...
The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute has opened the Public Inspection Period for the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan from May 25 to July 24, 2026. The draft plan will serve as Belize’s legally enforceable framework for managing ocean space by identifying areas for conservation and sustainable human activities. The public and stakeholders are...
June has come to an end, marking the close of the school year as students prepare to advance to the next grade after successfully meeting their academic requirements. While many students move on without receiving any special recognition, this year one Knee High Hollywood resident returned home from Los Angeles to reward children from her...
On Saturday July 4th, Archangel Medical Center, and the Corozal Lions Club, visited the Punta Gorda Community Hospital to provide free health services to residents of Punta Gorda Town. The team also distributed groceries, generously donated by Caribbean Organic. Foodstuff Corporation Limited, along with women’s care packages and hygiene kits for young girls as part...
