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.
For months now, PGTV and the PNP have been advocating for repairs to the pier in the village of Barranco. The pier has been in disrepair for over a year, and residents continue to ask and call for repairs to be done to the wharf. This past weekend, the PNP leader accompanied CEO Valentino Shal...
As we approach the 19th of November celebrations, Garifuna Settlement Day, NGC Peini Branch, together with the Belize Tourism Industry Association, PG Branch, is hosting a series of Garifuna activities leading up to the big day. On Sunday night, residents gathered at Hopeville Park and Joe Cayetano Park for live drumming, celebrating the rich culture,...
It has been over a decade now that the Guatemalan armed forces have continued to violate Belize’s sovereignty. On Saturday, the Guatemalan armed forces escalated their aggression and rammed into a Belize Defence Force boat on the Sarstoon. The Guatemalan armed forces clearly violated Belize’s sovereignty once again, and this time they were more aggressive...
The Belize Coast Guard and Rangers from TIDE have removed three illegal gillnets during a joint maritime enforcement patrol near Corona Reef. The operation was conducted on November 6th along Belize’s southern maritime border with Guatemala. The gillnets, which are prohibited fishing gear in Belizean waters, were located and removed during the patrol. During the...
Jahida Ramirez is a talented young author from Punta Gorda Town. On Monday morning, at the Welcome Center, she officially launched her new book, dedicated to the youth of Punta Gorda, Belize, and the world. A proud achievement for this young Belizean, using her creativity and passion to inspire the next generation. Congratulations, Jahida, and...
