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Barranco Village Council Moves To Take Control Of SATIIM Ranger Station

For several weeks, rumors have circulated that the Barranco village council planned to occupy the SATIIM Ranger Station at the mouth of the Temash River. On Friday, Barranco village chairman Leslie Colon confirmed to PGTV that the council has followed through on that plan. A team was sent to in to take control of the long-abandoned station, which the council now hopes to repurpose as a source of income for the village. Additionally, the move is intended to support the council’s efforts to better manage and protect village lands.

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Promotion Issues At Corazón Technical High

Tensions are heating up in the village of Corazón at Corazón Technical High School. Several parents are upset that their children have not advanced to Fourth Form, reportedly because one teacher claimed that nearly half the class failed English. Typically, when so many students fail, summer classes are offered to help them improve; however, some...

Ministry Of Rural Transformation 2026 Awards 

The Ministry of Rural Transformation has announced the winners of the Village Councils of the Year Award 2026. Representing Toledo District, Bella Vista Village Council has been selected as the district’s Village Council of the Year. The recognition comes at a time when Bella Vista is also set to benefit from a major development project. A new market building planned...

Catholic Church Bids Farewell To Fr. Eric Serrano 

After three years of service to the St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the community of Punta Gorda, Father Eric Serrano is being bid farewell as his time of service comes to an end. A special mass was held in his honor. The farewell was filled with heartfelt moments as parishioners expressed their gratitude through gifts, songs, and...

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