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.
Summer is here, and it’s time for summer camps. One of the most unique camps is taking place at the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. Participants are helping monitor sea turtles and collect data on the endangered hawksbill turtle during its nesting season. The camp has been organized by PNP and PGTV for many years.
The lionfish has been in Belize for quite a few years now. It is an invasive species that poses a serious threat to the marine environment. One organization, known as FINS, which stands for Fighting Invasive and Non-Native Species, is taking action to reduce the lionfish population. The organization has a team that is not only removing this invasive species but also using it as a way to generate income.
It has been a debate that has been ongoing for years, but when the Port Honduras Marine Reserve was first established, no fish traps were allowed inside the marine reserve. Some years later, someone discovered a glitch in the Statutory Instrument that was signed, and suddenly fish traps began to appear inside the reserve. Some...
BYRISE’s 3rd Annual Summer Camp came to a close on Friday July 24th. At the conclusion of the camp, certificates were presented to the young participants. For the first time, the camp also concluded with an exhibition baseball game, giving some of the children the opportunity to play in their very first baseball game.
On Friday July 24th, residents gathered to welcome and celebrate Belize’s men’s national volleyball team, following their gold-medal victory at the III AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. The motorcade travelled through several streets in Punta Gorda before ending at Central Park. The celebration also recognized the achievement of a member of the national team who proudly...
