TIDE officially wrapped up its 2026 Summer Camp with more than 20 facilitators taking part in a day of learning and fun at the Port Honduras Marine Reserve. At the Steven Page Ranger Station in Punta Ycacos, facilitators experienced the beauty of the marine reserve and were treated to a memorable sighting of a deer...
To most people, the Orange-breasted Falcon may be just another bird, but to serious birders, it is considered one of the most precious and rare birds in the world. Across Central and South America, the population of these birds is estimated to be fewer than 100. The Toledo District is fortunate to have one of...
For weeks now, we have been reporting on the elderly residents who use the HOPE building in the Magoon area. Access to the facility has become increasingly inconvenient for them due to the broken bridge. Last week, the Punta Gorda Town Council posted on its Facebook page that construction on the bridge would begin on...
Last week, we told you about the press release issued by the People’s National Party regarding the fish kills in the Belize River. As of now, there has been no confirmed cause for the deaths of the fish in the Belize River Valley. The Department of the Environment has issued a release advising the public...
Rotary brought a touch of fun and color to the children’s ward at the Punta Gorda Community Hospital. Over the past week the rotary club of Punta Gorda painted the children’s ward. The colorful transformation is expected to bring smiles and comfort to children during their time at the hospital.
The People’s National Party is calling for urgent action following reports of a large fish die-off in the Belize River Valley. According to a statement issued today, residents have reported scores of dead fish, river crabs, and river lobsters along the riverbanks from Scotland Halfmoon to St. Paul’s Bank, with discolored water and aquatic life...
The Battle of the Drums Summer Camp 2026 concluded on Friday July 31st. The camp ended on a high note with a fun-filled Sports Day and Certificates were presented to everyone who completed the summer camp.
Early Saturday morning, a local resident and farmer from the village of San Pedro Columbia suffered a devastating loss after his home was accidentally destroyed by a fire. The blaze left the family without many of their belongings and in need of support as they begin to rebuild their lives. We are encouraging anyone who...
The Zero Carbon Fishing Tournament is the only one of its kind in Belize. The tournament is held to promote environmental consciousness and to demonstrate that those who cannot afford a motor can still participate and enjoy a fishing tournament. As the name suggests, no motors were allowed in the competition. This weekend was filled...
The Waterhole area in Cattle Landing Village, just outside Punta Gorda Town, has long been known as the community’s dumping site. For years, PGTV has continued to monitor and report on the condition of the area. Just a month ago, we visited and saw signs of cleanup, with garbage being burned, dumping areas pushed back,...
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.
