Residents of Punta Gorda are raising alarms about the unsafe conditions of the Orange Walk Street Bridge. With little maintenance, the bridge poses a serious risk to both pedestrians and drivers. One resident noted, “We’re lucky no one has been hurt yet.” PGTV urges the community to speak up and demand action, stressing the need...
Football is one of the most passionate sports in the world, and that passion is alive and well in Toledo. Sunday night, in front of a packed crowd at Toledo Union Field, the two teams in the finals—Tallah Estrellas and Tyrone Legends—battled it out to determine who would claim the title of the top football...
The crumbling bridge on Ex-Servicemen Road urgently needs attention. Local resident Maria Nunez raised concerns about its deteriorating condition and attempted to inform the mayor, but it seems other priorities have taken precedence. With the safety of residents at risk, the bridge’s current state poses a serious hazard. Immediate action is needed to prevent any...
Garbage disposal remains a significant concern for the community, posing risks to both public health and the environment. Unfortunately, Ex-Servicemen Road has increasingly become a dumping ground for waste. Residents have normalized the area as an unofficial garbage site, with many continuing to dispose of trash along the roadside—a worrying trend. PGTV has repeatedly highlighted...
Schools reopened on January 6th, with many students and teachers traveling to and from school daily. Those commuting to and from Boom Creek and the Magoon area must contend with the deplorable condition of the streets. The roads in the Magoon area are in poor condition, riddled with potholes that fill with water during the...
San Lucas, one of the most remote villages in Toledo, has never had electricity—until now. Thanks to Plenty Belize International, in collaboration with the UNDP and other stakeholders, significant progress is being made in bringing solar energy to rural communities in the region. December 14, a solar energy project was inaugurated in Yalbac Village, providing...
The season of joy and celebration is here, and that’s exactly what the BDF officers and ministers experienced at the Fair Weather Camp on Tuesday, December 17th. The Area Representative for Toledo, along with Minister of State Oscar Mira, showed their gratitude to the members of the Belize Defence Force’s First Infantry Battalion by serving...
For years, Front Street, the primary thoroughfare into Punta Gorda, has been neglected. Both the PUP and UDP administrations have made numerous promises to address its condition, but none have been fulfilled. The PNP has consistently advocated for the improvement of this essential street. Although Front Street stretches over a mile, it is understood that...
Julian Cho Technical High School recently concluded its Disability Week celebrations, marking the end with a spelling bee and an art competition. The spelling bee featured four students, with Tysha Pop from TCC securing first place, followed by Marlene Zuniga from JC in second, Lindale Requena from TCC in third, and Elaine Baki from JC...
The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) currently holds the presidency of the Tri-national Alliance for the Gulf of Honduras (TRIGOH) for a two-year term. As president, TIDE facilitated the alliance’s second general assembly, which took place in Puerto Barrios from November 27th to 29th. Various stakeholders attended the assembly, along with their counterparts...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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.
