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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Annual Garifuna Mass At PG Methodist

PGTVNovember 13, 2026

For the past 20 years, whenever November comes around, the Garifuna culture has been widely seen and celebrated with a mass at the PG Methodist Church. Last night, Wednesday, November 11th, the mass was a huge success. The guest speaker at the mass was Miss Lilia Gutowski.

Escalating Aggression On The Sarstoon

PGTVNovember 13, 2026

In our last newscast, we informed you that the Guatemalan Armed Forces had disrespected Belize’s border and violated Belize’s sovereignty. Less than a week later, yesterday Wednesday November 11th, 2026, the Guatemalan Armed Forces once again disrespected Belize and its borders and violated its sovereignty. The People’s National Party has called on the government to...

Urgent Calls For Barranco Wharf Repairs

PGTVNovember 11, 2026

For months now, PGTV and the PNP have been advocating for repairs to the pier in the village of Barranco. The pier has been in disrepair for over a year, and residents continue to ask and call for repairs to be done to the wharf. This past weekend, the PNP leader accompanied CEO Valentino Shal...

NGC Peini & BTIA Toledo Live Drummings at Hopeville And Joe Cayetano Park

PGTVNovember 11, 2026

As we approach the 19th of November celebrations, Garifuna Settlement Day, NGC Peini Branch, together with the Belize Tourism Industry Association, PG Branch, is hosting a series of Garifuna activities leading up to the big day. On Sunday night, residents gathered at Hopeville Park and Joe Cayetano Park for live drumming, celebrating the rich culture,...

GAF Rams BDF Boat On Sarstoon River

PGTVNovember 10, 2026

It has been over a decade now that the Guatemalan armed forces have continued to violate Belize’s sovereignty. On Saturday, the Guatemalan armed forces escalated their aggression and rammed into a Belize Defence Force boat on the Sarstoon. The Guatemalan armed forces clearly violated Belize’s sovereignty once again, and this time they were more aggressive...

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