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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Ahari Storybook Sparks Real-World Action

PGTVDecember 15, 2025

In Punta Gorda, a unique collaboration is turning storytelling into real-world action. TIDE has partnered with the creators of Ahari: A Tale of Resistance and Renewal to inspire local youth to protect their environment. As part of the initiative, students from Julian Cho Technical High School and Toledo Community College took to the coastline for...

Ocean Hero Award 2025

PGTVDecember 12, 2025

The Ocean Hero Award has been presented to local entrepreneur and community activist, Mr. Denise Garbutt. Originally from the small coastal village of Punta Negra, Mr. Garbutt’s journey reflects both humble beginnings and a deep commitment to protecting Belize’s marine environment. Growing up, Dennis Garbutt was a commercial fisherman, relying on the sea for his...

Joint Patrol Seizes Illegal Gillnets

PGTVDecember 12, 2025

PGTV is happy to report that a joint enforcement operation involving the Fisheries Department, TIDE Rangers, and the Belize Coast Guard has resulted in a significant interception at sea. During the patrol, authorities seized several illegal gillnets gear that is prohibited due to its destructive impact on Belize’s marine resources. In addition to the confiscated...

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony In PG

PGTVDecember 10, 2025

We are happy to bring you a story of joy. The Christmas season is officially underway, and for the past week, several flyers and announcements have been circulating about the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Central Park. That long-awaited moment finally arrived on Friday night, as families, children, and community members gathered to...

Marina Project Rooms Announcement

PGTVDecember 9, 2025

On Friday night at Garbutt’s Marine, the Belize Tourism Industry Association held its annual Christmas party. The event brought together tourism stakeholders and featured two guest speakers: Hon. Dr. Osmond Martinez and Mr. Javier Guttierrez. Mr. Guttierrez opened the program with a presentation highlighting ongoing developments. However, during his remarks, he announced that rooms would...

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