Last week, we told you about the launch of the first-ever Kriol Summer Camp, where young people from Punta Gorda and the surrounding communities learned more about Kriol culture. One of the main highlights of the camp was teaching participants traditional drumming, Kriol vocabulary, and folk tales.
Ya’axché’s Community Outreach and Livelihoods Team continues to support farmers in Big Falls, San Miguel, and Silver Creek through the distribution of seedlings for agroforestry farms across the Maya Golden Landscape. The seedling distribution is made possible through the FAO project, Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Belize’s Maya Golden Landscape.
The Port Honduras Marine Reserve is once again at the center of public discussion following the recent installation of boundary buoys within the protected area. Earlier this week, fishermen spotted the newly placed buoys and raised concerns about their locations. One fisherman questioned whether the markers had been installed in the correct positions, believing they...
The Flames of Independence were built by Dr. Ludwig Palacio and his family. It has been around for several years. However, for some time, the flames were not lit. Dr. Ludwig believes it was the responsibility of the Punta Gorda Town Council to maintain the monument and keep the flames lit. However, the Punta Gorda...
Hillside Health Care hosted its monthly Health Fair Monday July 13th, at Central Park. Providing free blood pressure and glucose screenings, along with health education, to encourage healthier lifestyles.
Ya’axché Conservation Trust has received the Champion Award and a special recognition at the Protected Areas Conservation Trust 30th Anniversary Celebration. Ya’axché also acknowledged PACT for its continued partnership and support in strengthening protected areas, biodiversity conservation, and community development across southern Belize.
It has been almost six months since work began on the cementing of a small section of North Street, the road that runs alongside Toledo Community College. However, after six months, the project remains incomplete. Two speed bumps were installed, which have reportedly caused significant damage to vehicles. Concerned citizen Mr. Henry Pleck Martinez has...
Jeremy Enriquez has filed a constitutional claim against the Government of Belize over its failure to appoint a new Ombudsman following the vacancy of the office in late 2025. He argues that the prolonged vacancy denies Belizeans access to an independent constitutional office responsible for investigating complaints against public authorities and reviewing Freedom of Information...
As part of our ongoing commitment to youth development, the PGTV News team once again joined the Machaca Summer camp to teach the fundamentals of journalism, including reporting, interviewing, and camera operation.
Graduation is a special milestone in the lives of students who have worked hard throughout the school year and are ready to celebrate their achievements. A key part of every graduation ceremony is the guest speaker, who offers words of encouragement and inspiration to the graduating class. Two weeks ago, the scheduled guest speaker for...
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.
