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.
Miriam Chuck has been making waves with her work in solar energy. This young lady from Santa Elena in the Toledo District has now added another major achievement to her growing list. She has received the game changer in Climate Energy Award from the European Union.
It has become common in Belize to use packaged coconut products, but we want to offer viewers a healthier alternative. Retired teacher Ms. Joan Palma has started a business producing and selling fresh coconut milk. In light of Earth Day, we are highlighting this product and encouraging the public to support it.
Consumers across the country saw an increase in the price of butane following a new adjustment announced by the Supplies Control Unit. The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas rose by 17 cents per gallon, the change was effected on April 15, 2026. According to officials, the increase is due to higher acquisition costs on the...
It was just a couple weeks ago that we shared with you about the first-ever Mr. B.N.T.U. Pageant, where Punta Gorda emerged victorious, proudly represented by Mr. Maclovio Ack. Mr. Ack expressing heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported him along that journey.
The roadway stretching from the Hollywood Basketball Court to the area in front of the Victor Sanchez Stadium has been under construction since the end of February, and as mid-April approaches, the project is still not fully complete. While the final stretch of the road is now finally under active construction, the work has taken...
