Education • Environment • Government • Health
March 22, 2023
Tuberculosis is caused by an infection spread from person to person through the air. It affects the lungs and other organs in the body. If it is not detected and treated early, it can cause you to feel sick and… Continue Reading…
Education • Environment • Government • Health
March 15, 2023
Last week, third and fourth-form students of Toledo Community College gave the coast of Punta Gorda a massive clean-up. Approximately 50 students participated in collecting garbage from the Uno Gas Station to the Cattle Landing Curve. These students were led… Continue Reading…
March 7, 2023
The Belize Marketing and Development Corporation is excited to present the Big Falls Rice, now available in Orange Walk and Belize City stores. The Big Falls Rice comes from the village of Big Fall in the Toledo District. For years,… Continue Reading…
Economy • Education • Environment • Government • Health
February 28, 2023
Rotary International is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide service, promote integrity, and advance the world by providing humanitarian services worldwide. It is one of the largest service organizations around the globe and was founded on February 23rd,… Continue Reading…
Crime • Education • Environment • Government
February 22, 2023
The community-oriented policing from the Punta Gorda Police Formation attended a community meeting in the village of San Felipe. The Assistant Superintendent of Police, Brent Hamilton, addressed issues such as domestic violence and youth delinquency and pledges that the police… Continue Reading…
February 21, 2023
The James A. Waight Award is a Conservation Award presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to Belize’s environment. The James A. Waight Award is presented annually in honor of one of the founding members of the Belize… Continue Reading…
February 1, 2023
Last week Thursday, the recently appointed US Ambassador to Belize, Michelle Kwan, made her first visit to Punta Gorda Town. She presented a fully equipped ambulance to our town that will help improve the delivery of health services in Toledo.… Continue Reading…
Economy • Education • Environment • Government • Health • Politics
December 20, 2022
Over the years, Oceana Belize has been working to protect and preserve the sea and marine life that contributes to Belize’s economy. Over the past week, Oceana has been on the move to collect signatures to trigger a referendum for… Continue Reading…
Crime • Economy • Education • Environment • Government
December 16, 2022
The rainy weather is beginning to slow down and we are now heading into drier months. With Christmas right around the corner many are looking to make extra money by doing illegal activities. One such activity is illegal logging. Earlier… Continue Reading…
Culture • Education • Government • Health
December 2, 2022
In Toledo, some best artists have come and gone, but their music is still alive and popular. Andy Palacio is one of the famous artists raised and born in Barranco Village. He was born on December 2nd and would have… Continue Reading…