Education Week was observed last week from May 13th to 17th. Throughout the week, several activities took place, culminating in Teachers’ Day on Friday, May 17th. On this day, teachers from across the country came together to have fun. The BNTU Rural Branch in Toledo organized various activities for its members at the Victor Sanchez…
On Saturday, May 18th, the Toledo teachers credit union (ttcu) held its 24th annual general meeting. During the AGM, the Credit Union Board presented a comprehensive report to its members. The institution now has over seven thousand members benefiting from its services. For the fiscal year from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, the…
For weeks now, the entire country of Belize has been suffering from fires and smoke. Over the weekend, the smoke became so severe that the Ministry of Education has deemed it a health risk. As a result, they decided to cancel classes for schools in the Toledo District for May 20th 2024. This is the…
In our recent newscast, we reported on the outrage among fisherfolk from Placencia following the Government’s decision to lift the dredging suspension at Will Bauer Flat. However, fishermen expressed grave concerns about dredging and its impact on the area. On May 15th, the fisherfolk united in protest against the dredging, which will cause serious damage…
The 2024 Chocolate Festival is set to kick off with a chocolate cruiser on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Organized by the BTIA Toledo Chapter, Toledo’s Sweetest Party Ride awaits you. The chocolate cruiser promises to take you on a journey through various chocolate dreamlands, offering a delightful experience and plenty of fun. Tickets for this…
While some streets in Punta Gorda Town are being paved, the bridge used by residents of Indianville and students of St. Benedict R.C. School is in disrepair. The slabs on the bridge on Cohune Palm Street, leading to St. Benedict R.C. School, has been broken and closed for weeks. Despite being one of the most…
“Planet vs. Plastics” serves as the theme for this year’s Earth Day, observed on Monday, April 22nd. Numerous environmental organizations had planned activities to raise awareness about the significance of conservation and reducing plastic usage. Ya’axche Conservation Trust organized a clean-up campaign in San Jose Village, engaging students from the community to participate in the…
The Punta Gorda Community Hospital recently received two vehicles donated by UNICEF through the Ministry of Health and Wellness. These vehicles will be assigned to the Maternal and Child Health Department. The nurses in this department will utilize them to conduct visits to pregnant mothers and newborns in the surrounding communities, prioritizing their health and…
The Belize Territorial Volunteers BTV is known for its controversial work along the Belize border, exposing incursions into our lands and seas. Well, over the weekend the BTV carried out a reconnaissance mission inside the Colombia Forest Reserve. Their visit paid off as they found several illegal activities taking place inside the reserve.
Humana People to People, in collaboration with the European Union in Belize, celebrated another milestone in providing much-needed services to students and the community of San Pedro Columbia Village. On Tuesday, April 16th, Humana People to People inaugurated a community hub in Columbia Village where students and residents of the community can access services such…
