On September 10th, Belize celebrated the 227th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye, a historic event that continues to hold national pride and significance. Across the country, communities came alive with vibrant ceremonies, parades, and gatherings, drawing large crowds in many areas. In Punta Gorda, the official opening ceremony was marked by spirited...
A new chapter has begun for education in Bladen Village with the official opening of a new building at the Bladen Primary School. The inauguration ceremony brought together students, parents, teachers, and community leaders to celebrate the milestone. The new school building will provide a safer and more modern learning environment for children in the...
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...
A few weeks ago, PGTV was called out to Yemeri Grove Village to highlight concerns over land being surveyed in the community. Following that report, the village chairman told us that the Minister of Natural Resources reached out to them. However, Saturday October 18th, we were called back to the village, where residents say they...
A couple of months ago, during the opening of the Mike Espat Bridge, engineer from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing stated on record that the Southern Highway would soon be painted. Not long after, the Toledo East Area Representative also mentioned that the highway would be both painted and lighted. Well, we are...
Sunday, October 21st, more than 100 students graduated from the University of Belize Toledo Campus. The guest speaker for the ceremony was the Honorable Osmond Martinez, who delivered words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduates. The event featured live music from a steel band as the students proudly marched in, marking a joyful and...
On Friday October 17th, St. Peter Claver Primary School held its annual Cultural Day, a special event where students proudly showcased the many cultures that make up their school. Toledo is known as the most culturally diverse district in Belize, and that diversity was clearly on display through the music, traditional clothing, and delicious food presented...
We brought you a heartbreaking story about a dog that was chopped and left to suffer on the streets. We’re happy to share some good news. Thanks to the quick action and compassion of one good citizen, Devine Lopez, the dog was rescued by Ms. Jacklyn Burns and received the care he desperately needed. He...
