18 Successful Graduates Ready To Enter The Workforce
Eighteen new call center agents are celebrating a major milestone in the Toledo District following their graduation from Transparent BPO’s month-long training program. The cohort began with 20 participants, but two dropped out along the way, leaving 18 successful graduates ready to enter the workforce.
TIDE And The University Of Belize Signed A MOU
The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) has been collaborating with various stakeholders to manage the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve (SCMR). One of these key stakeholders is the University of Belize. On Sunday, October 20th, TIDE and the University of Belize signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), formalizing their partnership in education and conservation…
Community Effort Improves Julian Cho Tech Campus
The start of the 2025–2026 school year at Julian Cho Technical High School got an early boost thanks to a successful PTA and community service project. More than 200 volunteers turned out to support improvements on campus, making the school safer and friendlier for both students and teachers. Among the completed works were the construction…
Naledo And Several Small Businesses Represented Belize
Naledo was recently at the Nigerian Consulate in London where the team participated in a series of meetings with wholesalers and distributors aimed at expanding market opportunities. Joining Naledo on this trip were several small businesses from Punta Gorda showcasing products from southern Belize on an international stage.
Deteriorated bridge in Punta Gorda
The crumbling bridge on Ex-Servicemen Road urgently needs attention. Local resident Maria Nunez raised concerns about its deteriorating condition and attempted to inform the mayor, but it seems other priorities have taken precedence. With the safety of residents at risk, the bridge’s current state poses a serious hazard. Immediate action is needed to prevent any…
Rotary Celebrates 120 Years Of Service
Rotary is a global organization dedicated to serving communities worldwide, and this year, they’re celebrating 120 years of service. To mark this significant milestone, Rotary visited Hillside, Sunday February 23rd, 2025 and gave the Hillside Clinic a much-needed facelift.
Dead Hawksbill Turtle Found In Port Honduras Marine Reserve
In a recent patrol of the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, rangers from the Toledo Institutefor Development and Environment (TIDE) discovered a dead hawksbill turtle caught in anillegal gillnet set on the coral reefs. The environmental NGO, which manages SapodillaCayes and Port Honduras, regularly faces challenges from illegal fishers crossing theborder from Guatemala and harming Belize’s…
Deplorable Road conditions
Schools reopened on January 6th, with many students and teachers traveling to and from school daily. Those commuting to and from Boom Creek and the Magoon area must contend with the deplorable condition of the streets. The roads in the Magoon area are in poor condition, riddled with potholes that fill with water during the…
The People’s Diabetes Foundation
The People’s Diabetes Foundation Belize may be a new name to some, but it was founded by Judith Mendez, who has personally experienced the challenges of living with diabetes. The foundation’s mission is to promote diabetes awareness and educate communities across the country. November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month, and on Thursday, November 14th,…
