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The Miss Garifuna Pageant

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November 5, 2024

As the Garifuna celebrations continue, the National Garifuna Council has organized a series of events set to take place in Punta Gorda Town. One of the main events is the Miss Garifuna Pageant. On Saturday, November 2nd, the NGC Pieni Branch hosted their pageant, where four candidates competed for the title of Miss Garifuna Pieni 2024-2025. The contestants were Vashti Valerio, Aliyah Lambert, Darina Ramos, and Tiricy Colon. At the end of the contest, Darina Ramos won the title of Miss Garifuna Pieni 2024-2025 and will represent Punta Gorda at the national level in Belmopan. Tiricy Colon placed second in the competition.

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Garifuna Music Legend’s Legacy

PGTVDecember 5, 2025

December 2nd marks the birthday of Andy Palacio, one of the greatest Garifuna musicians the world has ever known, his iconic Watina album, released the international acclaim claimed the number one on the world’s music charts and continues to influence artists and audiences across the globe, Andy Palacio hailed from the quiet southern Garifuna community...

Copal Tree Lodge Donated More Than 6K Books To Schools In Toledo District

PGTVDecember 5, 2025

Copal Tree Lodge is not only the largest employer in the Toledo District, it is also well known for consistently giving back to the community, earlier this year the lodge published and released a beautifully crafted book titled Snapshot Belize. The publication is guide to tourism in Belize, showcasing the country’s cultural history, wildlife and...

Tanager Lodge Hosts Toledo Birding Club

PGTVDecember 4, 2025

Birding is a million-dollar industry and the Toledo Birding Club is working to show the world that Toledo is a premier birding destination. In October, the annual birding festival was held right here in Toledo. Thanks to our region’s rich biodiversity and ideal bird watching locations. Sunday November 30th the Toledo birding club visited Tanager...

Ministry Of Health Is The Inter-Office Champions

PGTVDecember 3, 2025

On Friday night the Victor Sanchez stadium was filled with fans from across the district as the big showdown unfolded between Copal Tree FC and the Ministry of Health. It was the final match of the interoffice competition and spectators we’re on the edge of their seats from kick off at around 8:00 PM at...

PG Street Project Unfinish

PGTVDecember 2, 2025

As the world prepares to observe anti-corruption day on December 9th, PGTV continues its commitment to highlighting areas of concern within our community. Today we take a closer look at issues surrounding the long-promised street upgrades in Punta Gorda town, more than three years ago the late honorable Mike Espat announced a major street improvement...

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