October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Around the globe and across the country, many health organizations are working to educate the public and support those battling cancer. Cancer has a serious impact on lives, and treatment costs are high. To raise awareness, the Ministry of Health in Punta Gorda, in collaboration with the...
In observance of I, the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future (BFSF) invited all environmental groups in Belize to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup competition. On October 2nd, BFSF announced the winners, having received only four video submissions highlighting the importance of keeping the coastline clean and protecting marine life. Out of the four...
October is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to supporting women who are battling the disease. This month is critical in bringing people together, fostering a sense of community, and ensuring that those affected by breast cancer know they are not alone. It aims to inspire survivors, patients, and their loved...
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can spread when an infected animal bites a person. It can also be transmitted when the saliva of an infected animal enters an open wound or comes into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you are unaware of the signs and...
Just before the 2020 elections, the UDP was exploring the district for a suitable site for a new hospital. Five years later, there’s still no hospital, and with elections approaching again, another team is promising to build one in Toledo. Yesterday, PGTV accompanied CABEI, (Central American Bank for Economic Integration) and government officials on a...
The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs fishers that the open season for queen conch and stone crab fishing will run from October 1st to June 30th, 2025. Fishers are advised to follow all regulations set forth by the Fisheries Department when in possession of these species. Additionally, the Fisheries Department informs fishers that if the...
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.
Naledo was on the international stage yet again, representing Belize, this time in Antigua, Guatemala. The company has consistently championed local goods, exporting to markets across Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States, while highlighting Belize’s richness and diversity in the global export sector.
A major legal decision from the Caribbean Court of Justice is being described as a victory for justice and fair elections in Belize. Belizean activist Jeremy Enriquez, along with Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan, successfully overturned a previous ruling, allowing their constitutional case to move forward before the Belize Court of Appeal. The case challenges the...
TIDE’s Fire Crew recently conducted a Basic Wildland Fire Management Training for staff at Silk Grass Farms, equipping participants with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in fire safety and control. The two-day training combined classroom sessions on fire behavior, safety procedures, and equipment use, with practical field exercises focused on team coordination during prescribed burns...
Eighteen new call center agents are celebrating a major milestone in the Toledo District following their graduation from Transparent BPO’s month-long training program. The cohort began with 20 participants, but two dropped out along the way, leaving 18 successful graduates ready to enter the workforce.
Three communities in the Toledo District are now better equipped to maintain their public spaces following the official handover of three riding mowers. The equipment was distributed to Big Falls Village, Forest Home Village, and Columbia Village. These donations will make a huge impact in keeping villages clean and well maintained.
