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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Reforesting Over 100 Acres In Big Falls Area, Toledo

PGTVJuly 12, 2025

Reforestation, typically highlighted during Earth Day, is taking center stage earlier this year as the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) launches a major tree-planting initiative during Belize’s rainy season. Recognizing that this is the most effective time to plant, TIDE isn’t waiting for symbolic dates to act. Globally, reforestation is encouraged because trees...

Copal Tree Family Day

PGTVJuly 10, 2025

Copal Tree, a company gaining international recognition for its innovative agricultural practices, hosted a Family Day over the weekend at its farm and distillery. The event marked the end of a successful season and served as a heartfelt thank you to its dedicated team. Family Day is Copal Tree’s way of showing appreciation to its...

BTV Beach Cleanup

PGTVJuly 10, 2025

On Sunday, July 6th, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) carried out another beach cleanup, this time in the Punta Ycacos area. The location was chosen because it’s a known turtle nesting site, and this is the season when turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The team collected over 20 bags of garbage and installed...

Empowering Women Through Skills Training

PGTVJuly 7, 2025

The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission, has officially launched a cell phone repair training program for women and girls in Punta Gorda Town. This exciting initiative is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills in phone maintenance and repair, opening doors to self-employment opportunities, especially in underserved communities. Supported by...

Toledo Annual Basketball Training Program

PGTVJuly 7, 2025

The Annual Basketball Training Program is Back! Organized by the Toledo Sports Council, our exciting summer basketball training kicked off on June 30th and runs for two weeks! First session for ages 6 to 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and ages 9 to 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Led by experienced...

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