Football is one of the most passionate sports in the world, and that passion is alive and well in Toledo. Sunday night, in front of a packed crowd at Toledo Union Field, the two teams in the finals—Tallah Estrellas and Tyrone Legends—battled it out to determine who would claim the title of the top football...
The Toledo Tour Guide Association continues to enhance the trail at Soldier Wharf in Cattle Landing Village. Over the weekend, they worked tirelessly to reinforce the coastline with boulders, culverts, and old tires to help prevent further erosion. This effort marks the second phase of their project at Soldier Wharf, aimed at creating a space...
The People’s Diabetes Foundation Belize may be a new name to some, but it was founded by Judith Mendez, who has personally experienced the challenges of living with diabetes. The foundation’s mission is to promote diabetes awareness and educate communities across the country. November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month, and on Thursday, November 14th,...
Toledo Community College continues to excel and represent both locally, nationally, and internationally. Over recent weeks, TCC has dominated regional volleyball competitions and will represent the south at the national level in Orange Walk. They also participated in the International Coastal Cleanup competition hosted by BFSF, winning first place for the best video submission. Additionally,...
This weekend, the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) will host its annual Conservation Festival, the only one of its kind in Belize. Hundreds of attendees from Punta Gorda and beyond are expected to join the three-day event.
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.
