Yesterday Wednesday July 22nd, the People’s National Party traveled to the Belize District, where they distributed seedlings. The PNP wants the country to know that they are committed to promoting sustainable development across the country. Hundreds of seedlings were distributed to residents.
The BYRISE Summer Camp is now in its third year. The camp is unique because it not only teaches young people the fundamentals of basketball but also provides an after-school program designed to support students with their academics.
The WILD501 Exhibition made its final stop in Punta Gorda last week. The exhibition is currently on display at the Punta Gorda Welcome Center. WILD501 is an exhibition and virtual educational tool featuring videos and images created by Carol and Richard Foster. For more than 30 years, the couple has been documenting Belize’s rich wildlife and natural beauty through photography and filmmaking. Their work has been featured by National Geographic and the BBC.
The Dream Center, Toledo Faith Outreach Christian Center was honored to serve the Punta Gorda community during its outreach at Magoon Park. Through the generosity of supporters and volunteers, families received clothing, shoes, school supplies, Bibles, and other needed items.
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 over a decade now that the Guatemalan armed forces have continued to violate Belize’s sovereignty. On Saturday, the Guatemalan armed forces escalated their aggression and rammed into a Belize Defence Force boat on the Sarstoon. The Guatemalan armed forces clearly violated Belize’s sovereignty once again, and this time they were more aggressive...
The Belize Coast Guard and Rangers from TIDE have removed three illegal gillnets during a joint maritime enforcement patrol near Corona Reef. The operation was conducted on November 6th along Belize’s southern maritime border with Guatemala. The gillnets, which are prohibited fishing gear in Belizean waters, were located and removed during the patrol. During the...
Jahida Ramirez is a talented young author from Punta Gorda Town. On Monday morning, at the Welcome Center, she officially launched her new book, dedicated to the youth of Punta Gorda, Belize, and the world. A proud achievement for this young Belizean, using her creativity and passion to inspire the next generation. Congratulations, Jahida, and...
At Thursday’s BTIA meeting, one of the concerns raised was the poor condition of the Punta Gorda Vegetable Market. One resident took to social media to express concerns, pointing out that the Maria Lopez Market was funded by the European Union and the Government of Belize at a cost of $1 million in 2016. However,...
On Saturday October 31st, the Miss Garifuna Peini Pageant was held at the sporting complex. Four young ladies proudly showcased Garifuna culture, as they competed for the coveted crown. At the end of the evening, Miss Tiricy Colon emerged as the winner and was crowned Miss Garifuna Peini.
