Officials Address Growing Concerns Over Land Conflicts

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Officials Address Growing Concerns Over Land Conflicts

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April 28, 2026

One of the most pressing issues facing the Toledo District recently is land rights. PGTV has consistently reported on and brought to the attention of the authorities the tensions between communities surrounding this situation. According to one landowner, threats were recently made against his workers on privately owned land. In response to the numerous complaints regarding land issues, five ministers visited San Marcos Village on Friday to meet with villagers and village leaders.

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Man Dies After Falling From Broken Bridge

PGTVMay 22, 2026

Deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Santos Akal, who tragically lost his life in an accident believed to have been caused by a broken bridge in the Indianville area. Reports indicate that Mr. Akal fell from his bicycle while attempting to cross the deteriorated structure. Over the years, PGTV has repeatedly highlighted the urgent...

PNP Encourages Belizeans To Support Stronger Environmental Protections

PGTVMay 22, 2026

The People’s National Party is calling for an immediate suspension of all developmental approvals affecting Belize’s marine and coastal ecosystems following recent dredging activities in the Placencia Lagoon. In a statement issued on May 19th, PNP leader said the dredging controversy exposed what he described as major failures in environmental governance. While authorities later issued...

Tide Southwater Cup Educational Trip

PGTVMay 20, 2026

Following the conclusion of the Tide Southwater Cup “Volley for Nature” volleyball tournament, both the championship team and the sub-champions were rewarded with an educational day trip to the Port Honduras Marine Reserve. The competition was designed to combine sports with environmental awareness, giving participants an opportunity to learn about marine conservation while enjoying Belize’s...

GEF Small Grants Programme Awarded To PG Based Organizations

PGTVMay 19, 2026

Over the years, NGOs in Toledo have played a critical role in the district’s development. This has been made possible through grants provided by donor agencies. This past weekend, more than two hundred thousand dollars in grant funding was awarded to two organizations based in Punta Gorda Town. One of the recipients was the Sarstoon...

Cattle Landing Village Council Public Meeting

PGTVMay 19, 2026

Holding political office comes with responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is meeting with the people who elected them and providing reports on their governance. Sunday May 17th, the Cattle Landing Village Council held a meeting to update residents on how the village is being governed. This is an area where the Punta Gorda Town Council...

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