The Christmas season is upon us! Sunday, December 1st, the Punta Gorda Town Council, in collaboration with the Area Representative of Toledo East, hosted the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Punta Gorda Central Park. This event marked the beginning of the 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. The Town Council has organized a series of...
For years, Punta Gorda residents have been advocating for the Border Management Authority to extend its services to weekends, facilitating the flow of visitors in and out of the country. On Tuesday, November 26th, Cabinet approved the extension of operating hours to include weekends at the Punta Gorda port of entry. This long-awaited change is...
For years, the Main Street leading into Punta Gorda had been an eyesore, causing frustration for both locals and visitors. In the lead-up to the 19th of November celebrations, the PNP Leader publicly urged the area representative to address the street’s condition. In response to this call, the area representative took action, and today, the...
November is when Punta Gorda sees its highest influx of visitors from out of town, making first impressions more important than ever. With the highly anticipated Battle of the Drums taking place this weekend, the event draws the largest crowd to PG. However, the town’s Main Street is in poor condition—one of the worst in...
In his Independence Day address for Toledo East, the area representative stated that rehabilitation work on Punta Gorda Central Park would commence within a few weeks as part of the ongoing development initiatives for Punta Gorda Town. However, over a month has passed, and there has been no noticeable progress on-site.
For over a decade, the People’s National Party and other community groups have raised concerns about the open waste disposal site in the Water Hole area. Recently, UB students visited the site to witness the severity of the issue firsthand. Many residents remain unaware of the extent of the problem, but it’s not only severe—it...
November is one of the biggest months in Punta Gorda, as it marks the time for Garifuna celebrations. These festivities bring significant economic benefits to Toledo, yet in recent years, these gains have been reduced due to added fees at the border crossings, as well as overtime charges for customs and immigration officers. Today, the...
The Battle of the Drums Garifuna Celebration is just two weeks away, and many visitors are eagerly anticipating spending time and enjoying the festivities in Punta Gorda Town. Annually, this is one of the major events that draws large crowds to Punta Gorda. However, the entrance to the town continues to deteriorate, and the Front...
The first-ever Primary School Battle of the Drum took place on Friday, November 1st, at the Punta Gorda Sporting Complex. This event provided an opportunity for primary school students to showcase their talents in drumming, singing, and dancing. It also created a space for children to interact within a culturally rich environment. Nine primary schools...
Residents have long raised concerns about traffic within the town limits, citing reckless driving and unlicensed motorcyclists as significant issues. Many have voiced these complaints at town meetings and in discussions with the Commissioner of Police. Reports indicate that some drivers engage in reckless behavior, while motorcyclists are often found riding without a valid driver’s...
For the past 20 years, whenever November comes around, the Garifuna culture has been widely seen and celebrated with a mass at the PG Methodist Church. Last night, Wednesday, November 11th, the mass was a huge success. The guest speaker at the mass was Miss Lilia Gutowski.
In our last newscast, we informed you that the Guatemalan Armed Forces had disrespected Belize’s border and violated Belize’s sovereignty. Less than a week later, yesterday Wednesday November 11th, 2026, the Guatemalan Armed Forces once again disrespected Belize and its borders and violated its sovereignty. The People’s National Party has called on the government to...
For months now, PGTV and the PNP have been advocating for repairs to the pier in the village of Barranco. The pier has been in disrepair for over a year, and residents continue to ask and call for repairs to be done to the wharf. This past weekend, the PNP leader accompanied CEO Valentino Shal...
As we approach the 19th of November celebrations, Garifuna Settlement Day, NGC Peini Branch, together with the Belize Tourism Industry Association, PG Branch, is hosting a series of Garifuna activities leading up to the big day. On Sunday night, residents gathered at Hopeville Park and Joe Cayetano Park for live drumming, celebrating the rich culture,...
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...
