We reported that for nearly a year the Punta Gorda Town Council has been operating without a Town Administrator. We have since learned that the Ministry of Local Government has been urging the council to fill the post, as required by law. The Town Administrator plays a key role in the daily operations of the...
The Colombia Forest Reserve is recognized as one of the most biologically diverse reserves in the hemisphere, making it one of Belize’s most important protected areas. For years, PGTV has reported on the ongoing encroachment within the reserve. Two years ago, the Belize Territorial Volunteers entered the reserve and exposed illegal logging activities, yet no...
The Punta Gorda Panthers may have been eliminated in the first round of the Belize Elite Basketball League, but the spotlight remains on PG’s own Arik Nicholas. Nicholas has been instrumental in leading the Cayo Western Ballaz to their first-ever appearance in the finals. Over the past week, much debate surrounded the regular season MVP...
The second annual Anselmo “Chemo” Cruz Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday, September 14th, drawing fishermen and women eager to compete for the grand prize of $1,200. Despite the attractive prizes the turnout was very low compared to TIDE’s tournament where more than 25 boats participated. The tournament is named in memory of the late...
