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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BTV Pulls Long Line From Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve

PGTVMay 13, 2026

The Belize Territorial Volunteers continue to remain vigilant in protecting Belize’s marine resources from illegal fishing activities. On Friday, May 8th members of the BTV were conducting a routine patrol within the marine reserve when they spotted a floating bottle in the water, immediately raising suspicion among the team. The patrol moved in to investigate...

Women’s Health Promotion Held In PG

PGTVMay 13, 2026

Over the weekend, the United Women’s Group Toledo East in collaboration with Belize Family Life Association and the Belize Cancer Society Toledo Branch hosted an International Women’s Month health promotion in Punta Gorda, offering women access to affordable health screenings and medical services.

Broken Manhole Repairs Finally Begin

PGTVMay 13, 2026

For months, PGTV has remained vigilant in reporting on the broken manhole covers throughout Punta Gorda Town that continue to pose a serious safety hazard to residents. Now, with the Chocolate Festival weekend approaching, the Punta Gorda Town Council has finally begun replacing several of the damaged covers across town. But the question remains, is...

Forest Home Village Sign Restoration

PGTVMay 6, 2026

A community partnership is helping bring new life to the entrance of Forest Home as the village council teams up with Naledo Belize to restore the village sign with a fresh coat of paint. This sign creates a welcoming first impression for residents and visitors approaching or passing through forest home village.

Additional Suspected Measles Cases Reported In Toledo District

PGTVMay 6, 2026

Last week, major concern was raised across the country following the detection of a case of measles in the Toledo District. In response, health authorities swiftly activated emergency measures to contain the potential spread of the disease. We can confirm that additional suspected cases have been reported. Among them is a student from Toledo Community...

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