Joint Patrol Seizes Illegal Gillnets

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Joint Patrol Seizes Illegal Gillnets

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December 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 nets, the team also detained two Honduran nationals who were allegedly fishing illegally within Belizean waters.

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Start Of Child Stimulation Month 2026

PGTVMarch 11, 2026

Child Stimulation Month officially kicked off with an opening ceremony held at the Punta Gorda Central Park. One of the main focus of this month is to highlight the importance of early childhood development.

Naledo And Several Small Businesses Represented Belize

PGTVMarch 10, 2026

Naledo was recently at the Nigerian Consulate in London where the team participated in a series of meetings with wholesalers and distributors aimed at expanding market opportunities. Joining Naledo on this trip were several small businesses from Punta Gorda showcasing products from southern Belize on an international stage.

Rotary Teams Share Details On Ongoing Service Efforts In PG

PGTVMarch 4, 2026

The Rotary Club was very active this week in Punta Gorda, partnering with visiting Rotary members from Racine Wisconsin to carry out several community initiatives across the town. From hands-on service projects to community support efforts, the collaboration was in full swing. Together, we worked side by side to strengthen our town and demonstrate the...

Jame’s Bus Line Is Now National Bus Company

PGTVMarch 4, 2026

After nearly a year of speculation, what many thought was just talk has now become a visible reality. Over the weekend, the well-branded and historic James Bus Line underwent a noticeable transformation. Stickers were placed over the company’s familiar logo, replacing it with one that reads National Bus Company. The sudden change has left many...

Rotary Paints Project Enhances Sporting Facilities

PGTVFebruary 26, 2026

The Rotary Club of Punta Gorda is giving local sports spaces a fresh new look, as part of its annual Rotary Paints project. This year’s initiative focused on repainting two basketball courts in Punta Gorda, the University of Belize Toledo Campus basketball court and the St. Peter Cleaver R.C. School basketball court.

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