Belize Waters Breached By Fishers

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Belize Waters Breached By Fishers

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October 7, 2025

Illegal fishing has long been a concern championed by the Belize Territorial Volunteers. On Wednesday October 1st, 2025, while accompanying a group of bird watchers near the Sarstoon River, members of the organization observed several unmarked canoes and small motor vessels along the Belizean shoreline. Upon further inspection, the boats were found to belong to Guatemalan fishers engaged in illegal fishing within Belizean waters.

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Belize Marine Spatial Planning Consultation Held in Punta Gorda

PGTVOctober 29, 2025

Sunday October 26th, The second round of consultations on Belize’s Marine Spatial Planning was held at the Toledo Community College. The session brought together representatives from the Fisheries Department, the Coastal Zone Management Authority, fishers, and community members from Punta Gorda and surrounding areas. The first consultation focused on gathering information and feedback from fishers....

New Ms. Peini Crowned Ms. Sherdany Garbutt

PGTVOctober 29, 2025

Saturday October 20th, 2025, A well-organized and lively Ms. Peini Garifuna Pageant was held in Punta Gorda. Four brave and talented young ladies competed for the coveted title, showcasing their beauty, intelligence, and deep appreciation for the Garifuna culture. At the end of the night, Ms. Sherdany Garbutt was crowned Ms. Peini Garifuna 2025–2026. The event was filled...

New Deputy Officer Assigned to Punta Gorda

PGTVOctober 28, 2025

There’s a new deputy in town, Inspector Tedford Garbutt has officially taken up his post as the new Deputy Officer in Charge of the Punta Gorda Police Formation. At a gathering held at the Multipurpose Building, Inspector Garbutt had the opportunity to meet the full police team and interact with officers under his command.

Live Conch Confiscated Near Fishermen’s Island

PGTVOctober 28, 2025

The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve enforcement team made an unusual discovery, an aquarium filled with live conch near a well-known fishermen’s island. According to authorities, this type of activity is prohibited under Belize’s Fisheries Law. A total of 154 conch were recovered, 82 mature and 72 juveniles. The enforcement team acted swiftly, relocating the live...

New Screw Worm Cases Detected In Toledo

PGTVOctober 24, 2025

A new type of screw worm has been discovered in Belize just a few months ago, and since then, cases have been reported not only in animals but also in humans. The situation has raised national concern, prompting alerts across the country. Recently, several new cases have emerged here in Punta Gorda Town, adding to...

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