Deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Santos Akal, who tragically lost his life in an accident believed to have been caused by a broken bridge in the Indianville area. Reports indicate that Mr. Akal fell from his bicycle while attempting to cross the deteriorated structure. Over the years, PGTV has repeatedly highlighted the urgent...
The People’s National Party is calling for an immediate suspension of all developmental approvals affecting Belize’s marine and coastal ecosystems following recent dredging activities in the Placencia Lagoon. In a statement issued on May 19th, PNP leader said the dredging controversy exposed what he described as major failures in environmental governance. While authorities later issued...
Following the conclusion of the Tide Southwater Cup “Volley for Nature” volleyball tournament, both the championship team and the sub-champions were rewarded with an educational day trip to the Port Honduras Marine Reserve. The competition was designed to combine sports with environmental awareness, giving participants an opportunity to learn about marine conservation while enjoying Belize’s...
Over the years, NGOs in Toledo have played a critical role in the district’s development. This has been made possible through grants provided by donor agencies. This past weekend, more than two hundred thousand dollars in grant funding was awarded to two organizations based in Punta Gorda Town. One of the recipients was the Sarstoon...
Holding political office comes with responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is meeting with the people who elected them and providing reports on their governance. Sunday May 17th, the Cattle Landing Village Council held a meeting to update residents on how the village is being governed. This is an area where the Punta Gorda Town Council...
