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...
The Big Falls Eco Warriors teamed up with volunteers in ColombiaVillage to tackle a growing problem affecting local waterways. Led by Abidas Ash andsupported by community members like Ignacio and Nathali Ash, the group organized ariver clean-up, focusing on removing fallen trees that had blocked the river’s flow andhindered travel along the waterway. Thanks to...
Over the past few months, the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) has assumed management of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, a designated World Heritage Site. Their increased presence in the area is already making a significant impact. Within the past month alone, TIDE has arrested several Guatemalan fishermen for illegal fishing activities. This...
As a part of Emancipation Day celebrations, the third annual Zero Carbon Fishing Tournament was held with great Success, drawing six boats to the friendly competition. Spirits were high as fishers enjoyed a lively day out at the sea, returning with their catch and anticipation for the weigh-in. Mr. Marcus Caal claimed first place with...
For years, PGTV has been highlighting the ongoing garbage crisis along the Waterhole Road. Last November, during the campaign season, the local BTIA chapter met with the government officials who made numerous promises to address the issue. However, months after the election, those promises have yet to materialize, and the site has once again been...
For years now, under both UDP and PUP leadership, the Guatemalan Armed Forces have continued to show disrespect toward Belizeans, including members of the Belize Defense Force. Monday November 10th, that behavior continued when the GAF confronted and disrespected a BDF patrol boat on the Sarstoon River. The incident occurred clearly within Belizean territory. So...
————————————————————— What began as a beacon of hope for Belize’s coastal fishing communities has now become a source of frustration. The Managed Access Program, designed to protect marine resources by assigning fishing zones to local fishers, once promised sustainability and fairness, but over time, mismanagement and the collapse of oversight committees have left many fishers...
On Saturday November 8th, The People’s Diabetes Foundation lit up the streets of Punta Gorda, with its Glow in the Dark Walk, an event held in recognition of World Diabetes Day, Observed globally every year on November 14th. For the second consecutive year, the foundation has organized activities in Punta Gorda aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and providing...
On November 11 Ex-service men and women observed as Remembrance Day. A day set aside to honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. This day is not only about remembrance, but also about gratitude for the sacrifices made to protect our freedom and way of life. It’s...
The vibrant sounds of Garifuna drumming filled the Russel Chiste Auditorium in Dangriga Town Friday November 7th, as primary schools from across the region competed in the second annual Battle of the Drums Primary School Competition. This event continues to grow in popularity, serving as an important platform to preserve and pass on the rich cultural...
