Villagers Concerned About Smoke From Garbage Site

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Villagers Concerned About Smoke From Garbage Site

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March 28, 2025

As the dry season sets in, residents of Cattle Landing Village are growing increasingly worried about the thick, polluted smoke filling the air. Over the past two days, many villagers have reported smoke drifting from the local garbage site. There are rising concerns that the smoke could be not just unpleasant, but potentially harmful to health. Attempts to reach the PG Town Council, responsible for waste disposal at the site, have so far gone unanswered.

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SATIIM Supports Women Farmers In Graham Creek

PGTVFebruary 4, 2026

Last week, the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM) conducted a field visit to Graham Creek. The purpose of the visit was to support women farmers in the community through the distribution of fruit trees and other plant species intended to improve soil conditions and promote sustainable agriculture. During the trip, the team traveled...

14 Villages To Get Water Expansion

PGTVFebruary 4, 2026

The Ministry of Rural Transformation partnered with UNICEF to hand over water system expansion materials to 14 communities in the Toledo District. The handover, held at the Machaca Forest Station, included high-grade piping, water meters, and a heavy-duty generator for San Jose Village. Communities benefiting from the initiative include Yemeri Grove, San Vicente, Blue Creek,...

BUNT Holds Vigil In Honor Of Mr. George Frazer

PGTVFebruary 3, 2026

The Belize National Teachers’ Union, B.N.T.U., on Friday night hosted a candlelight vigil to honor the life and legacy of the late George Frazer, former president and one of the key leaders and founders of the union. Frazer’s recent passing has left the nation with heavy hearts, as he was remembered not only as a...

UB Hosted COBEC Conference In PG

PGTVFebruary 3, 2026

Educators, advocates, and students converged at the University of Belize’s Toledo Campus for the COBEC Winter Conference 2026, a forum centered on strengthening human rights within higher education. Held under the theme “Advancing Human Rights in Tertiary Education: Gender Equity and Indigenous Inclusion,” the conference highlighted critical conversations on equality, representation, and access in Belize’s...

Dr Ludwig Palacio Honored At Welcome Center

PGTVJanuary 30, 2026

20 original pieces by renowned Belizean artist Dr. Ludwig Palacio are being featured at the newly opened welcome center. The collection, created by Dr. Ludwig Palacio, showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions that reflect the history, culture, and everyday life of the people of the south. Each piece tells a unique story, highlighting themes...

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