Jessie Young: Howler Monkey Advocate

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Jessie Young: Howler Monkey Advocate

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March 18, 2025

In honor of Women’s Month in Belize, today we spotlight Ms. Jessie Young, a trailblazer and one of the founding members of the Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) in rural Belize District. CBS is a dedicated conservation organization focused on the protection and preservation of howler monkeys. It spans across seven villages, creating an essential corridor that supports the survival of these incredible primates.

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Punta Gorda Town Council Without A Town Administrator

PGTVSeptember 19, 2025

We reported that for nearly a year the Punta Gorda Town Council has been operating without a Town Administrator. We have since learned that the Ministry of Local Government has been urging the council to fill the post, as required by law. The Town Administrator plays a key role in the daily operations of the...

Ya’axche Reveals Damming Report Inside The Colombia Forest Reserve

PGTVSeptember 19, 2025

The Colombia Forest Reserve is recognized as one of the most biologically diverse reserves in the hemisphere, making it one of Belize’s most important protected areas. For years, PGTV has reported on the ongoing encroachment within the reserve. Two years ago, the Belize Territorial Volunteers entered the reserve and exposed illegal logging activities, yet no...

Spotlight Remains On PG’s Own Arik Nicholas

PGTVSeptember 18, 2025

The Punta Gorda Panthers may have been eliminated in the first round of the Belize Elite Basketball League, but the spotlight remains on PG’s own Arik Nicholas. Nicholas has been instrumental in leading the Cayo Western Ballaz to their first-ever appearance in the finals. Over the past week, much debate surrounded the regular season MVP...

Anselmo “Chemo” Cruz 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament

PGTVSeptember 17, 2025

The second annual Anselmo “Chemo” Cruz Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday, September 14th, drawing fishermen and women eager to compete for the grand prize of $1,200. Despite the attractive prizes the turnout was very low compared to TIDE’s tournament where more than 25 boats participated. The tournament is named in memory of the late...

BTV Sarstoon Expedition 2025

PGTVSeptember 17, 2025

On Saturday September 13th, the Belize Territorial Volunteers made their routine visit to the Sarstoon River, a practice they have maintained for over a decade. At 9:00 a.m., three boats departed from Punta Gorda enroute to the Sarstoon. Along the journey, the Belize Defense Force and the Belize Coast Guard provided escort and security for...

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