Access to proper healthcare and complementary services for diagnosing and treating diseases is crucial. However, in Punta Gorda Town, medical services outside of what the hospital provides have been limited. That is about to change.
Beekeeping and honey production hold great potential for future growth, a vision that Ya’axché Conservation Trust is striving to realize by collaborating with the communities around the Maya Golden Landscape.
Naledo Belize, a social enterprise renowned for its turmeric paste product and international exports, is advancing its business further. Naledo Belize is proud to introduce a new iced tea flavor made from local ingredients.
“Planet vs. Plastics” serves as the theme for this year’s Earth Day, observed on Monday, April 22nd. Numerous environmental organizations had planned activities to raise awareness about the significance of conservation and reducing plastic usage.
TIDE, the Vector Control Unit of the Toledo Community Hospital, and other local organizations came together for a major cleanup initiative in Indianville. The goal: to remove water-holding trash and debris that could become mosquito breeding grounds with the onset of the rainy season. Armed with gloves, bags, a truck, and a trailer, the dedicated...
Jeremy Enriquez, Chairman of the Board at TIDE, and Executive Director Leonardo Chavarria recently attended PACT’s Award Ceremony celebrating its Conservation Investment Strategy 2.0. Through this initiative, PACT will provide $350,000 each over three years to support three of TIDE’s key protected areas: Paynes Creek National Park, Port Honduras Marine Reserve, and the Sapodilla Cayes...
Saturday May 16th and 17th, Feet U Wear made a strong impression as they showcased their products on the second floor of the Seafront Inn in Punta Gorda, Belize. Although not officially part of the Chocolate Festival, the event highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of the town. Visitors had the chance to browse through a variety...
We recently shared that the Methodist Church in Belize is celebrating 200 years of ministry. On Sunday, May 18th, Methodists from all over the country gathered in Belmopan for a special service, followed by a joyful march through the streets in celebration.
The Chocolate Festival of Belize kicked off with great excitement—and quickly turned even more intense when a scheduling clash arose with the Punta Gorda Town Council (PGTC), which had planned a concert for the same weekend. Despite the initial tensions, both sides came together, resolved their differences, and moved forward with their respective events. In...
