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St. Benedict Elementary School Career Day

PGTVApril 14, 2025

In an inspired event at Saint Benedict Elementary school,representative from the Belize, Red Cross, Tide, firefighters, and police join forces to teachand inspire students during career day. These professional shared insights about theirimportant roles in the community, sparkling curiosity, and enthusiasm among the children.Adding to the excitement, the students embrace the theme, wholeheartedly, dressing upas...

PGTV Gets Ready For Earth Day

PGTVApril 11, 2025

The first Earth Day started on April 22, 1970. This was to raise awareness about pollutionand how to protect the earth. Earth day celebration has grown and on April 22nd morethan a billion people will celebrate earth day. PGTV is inviting the public to an earth daycelebration at Waluco’s bar and grill. There is an...

Cattle Landing Village Council Meet With The Area Representative To Discuss Cattle Landing Lots

PGTVApril 10, 2025

Cattle Landing village is in a predicament when it comes to the lands in the village. Before the elections rumours had it that 400 lots in the village were surveyed. The village council had agreed that the village council would facilitate the distribution of those lots to first time landowners. Well during the election things...

Insights Into The Underwater Maya Civilization

PGTVApril 9, 2025

BTIA Toledo chapter is extending an invitation to the public to join archaeologists at the Cho’oc Ayin site within Paynes Creek National Park. This event offers a unique opportunity to discover ancient Maya wooden buildings, including a residence and a salt workshop, which catered to the Maya’s need for salt. These remarkable structures have been...

Punta Gorda Police Department Get A New Pickup Truck

PGTVApril 8, 2025

In a significant boost to local law enforcement, the Punta Gorda police department has officially received a new pickup truck to enhance its operational capabilities. This addition aims to improve the department’s response to time and overall efficiency in serving the community. The new vehicle will assist officers in patrolling the area, conducting investigations, and...

Women Entrepreneurs Shine At PG Central Park

PGTVApril 1, 2025

In celebration of Women’s Month, the United Women’s Group hosted an inspiring showcase of women entrepreneurs on Saturday at PG Central Park. The event featured a remarkable display of local talent, with Belizean entrepreneur Dawn Dean from Barranco delivering the keynote address.

Villagers Concerned About Smoke From Garbage Site

PGTVMarch 28, 2025

As the dry season sets in, residents of Cattle Landing Village are growing increasingly worried about the thick, polluted smoke filling the air. Over the past two days, many villagers have reported smoke drifting from the local garbage site. There are rising concerns that the smoke could be not just unpleasant, but potentially harmful to...

Jessie Young: Howler Monkey Advocate

PGTVMarch 18, 2025

In honor of Women’s Month in Belize, today we spotlight Ms. Jessie Young, a trailblazer and one of the founding members of the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) in rural Belize District. CBS is a dedicated conservation organization focused on the protection and preservation of howler monkeys. It spans across seven villages, creating an essential corridor...

Child Stimulation Activity at Copal Tree Lodge

PGTVMarch 17, 2025

Copal Tree Lodge, a stunning resort, hosted a cheerful day of Child Stimulation Month, creating a magical atmosphere for young learners. The little scholars from Progressive Early Learning Center and Saint Peter Cleaver Preschool explored nature, bonding with baby goats, chicks, and ducklings. They also experienced the rich flavors of cacoa and chocolate, a treat...

Child Simulation Month

PGTVMarch 5, 2025

March, recognized as Children’s Month, is a time to celebrate and focus on the well-being, rights, and development of children. Today, at PG Central Park, this special month was celebrated with a vibrant event that engaged children in a series of exciting activities designed to be both fun and educational. The celebration of Children’s Month...

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Breast Cancer Rally In PG

PGTVOctober 21, 2026

On Friday October 16th Students, teachers, and community supporters gathered at Central park for a Breast Cancer Awareness School Rally organized by the Belize cancer society Toledo branch. The aim is to promote early detection and raising awareness about breast cancer. Participants dressed in pink, displaying awareness posters, and waving flags in a show of...

Fisheries Patrol Seizes Illegal Nets

PGTVOctober 20, 2026

Last week, we reported to you that several, up to eight, Guatemalan boats were spotted inside Belizean waters engaged in illegal fishing. The Punta Gorda Fisheries Department evidently took our report seriously and, on Thursday, conducted patrols in the Sarstoon Temash area. They found four gill nets that had been illegally set. The gill nets...

PG Demand Gob Intervention As Nov 1st Nears

PGTVOctober 20, 2026

With less than two weeks remaining before Tropic Air ceases operations in Punta Gorda, residents gathered at the airline’s local office today to send a clear message to the government: Punta Gorda need air connectivity and cannot simply be cut off. The demonstration comes as the community prepares for the loss of Tropic Air flights,...

Illegal Fishing Near Barranco

PGTVOctober 16, 2026

Exactly one month after the Guatemalan armed forces violated Belize’s sovereignty, they did so again on Saturday October 10th, when the Belize Territorial Volunteers made an unannounced trip to the Sarstoon River. The trip discovered that the Guatemalan armed forces continue to occupy the river, but more than that, the trip also found that up...

Toledo Wavemaker Of The Year

PGTVOctober 16, 2026

Toledo District’s very own Ymanoli Garcia has been named Oceana’s 2026 Wavemaker of the Year for the district. The announcement was made during Oceana Belize’s Annual General Meeting. Over 300 Wavemakers, partners, and allies from across the country came together in celebration of their shared commitment to protecting Belize’s marine environment.

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