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Fishing Tournament Held in Honor of Anselmo “Chemo” Cruz

As part of the September Celebrations in Punta Gorda Town, a fishing tournament was held yesterday, September 15th, in honor of Anselmo “Chemo” Cruz. Fishermen departed from the TIDE Wharf at 6 a.m. and returned at 3 p.m. Four teams competed in the tournament: Team Hook D, Team Daizy, Team Got Banana, and Team Alina Nicole. The prizes were as follows: $800 for first place, $500 for second place, and $200 for third place. Team Alina Nicole claimed both first and second place, catching the largest fish in pounds and the five fish with the most total weight. Team Daizy secured third place for catching six different varieties of fish. 

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Forest Home Village Sign Restoration

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Additional Suspected Measles Cases Reported In Toledo District

Last week, major concern was raised across the country following the detection of a case of measles in the Toledo District. In response, health authorities swiftly activated emergency measures to contain the potential spread of the disease. We can confirm that additional suspected cases have been reported. Among them is a student from Toledo Community...

NGC Peini Elections

The National Garifuna Council Punta Gorda Branch held its election yesterday at the Garifuna Cultural Center in Punta Gorda. Following welcome remarks by outgoing President Mr. James Lino, and the presentation of the Treasurer’s Report by the outgoing treasurer, nominations were made and votes were cast. The results are as follows: President: Therese Aleman Vice...

DAVCO Urges Attorney General To Define Alcalde VS Chair Roles

A few weeks ago, there was an alleged kidnapping involving the alcalde of Indian Creek Village. The incident has raised several concerns, as shortly after the alcalde went missing, his supporters reportedly attacked the home of the village chairman. In recent months, tensions have been escalating between alcaldes and village chairpersons in several Maya communities....

UB Debate On Generative AI

On Friday April 24th, the University of Belize Toledo Campus was filled with students from the Belmopan Campus. The debate club from Punta Gorda challenged their colleagues from Belmopan on the topic: should UB ban student use of generative AI? The debate was highly interactive, with both sides presenting compelling arguments. In the end, the affirmative...

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