The People’s Constitution Commission visited Punta Gorda Town for a two-day lecture series, addressing three distinct groups. The first session took place at UB Toledo Campus in the morning, catering to UB students and TCC 4th formers. In the evening, a lecture series for the public was held at the Fr. Ring Parish Hall, followed…
The Belize Progressive Party’s upcoming manifesto launch on Friday January 5th, seems like a pivotal event in the lead-up to the Municipal Election in Punta Gorda. Mayoral candidate Anita Nicholas’ address could shed light on the party’s vision for the town’s future. Residents can anticipate an engaging event with live entertainment and community participation at…
Yesterday, the village leaders of Big Falls were in the Dump Area to engage the residents and sensitize them on the Maya Land Tenure. At least two dozen residents gathered at Pastor Rafael Chuc’s church while retired teacher Carmelo Jaurez presented the pros and cons of communal lands. It was an engaging session for these…
The Belize Tourism Industry Association BTIA Toledo Chapter, held a membership mixer at Garbutt’s Marine on Friday night. Dennis Garbutt BTIA Toledo Chapter Chairperson, had a short briefing where he spoke about what BTIA does, and their accomplishments during their terms. Mr Garbutt also calls for a temporary bypass for small vehicles while the Joe…
Yesterday the Belize Territorial Volunteers BTV were out and about and noticed that work continues on the Forward Operating Base at Sarstoon. We spoke to Wil Maheia BTV leader
Jaguars are one of the largest wild cats found in the Americas. It functions as an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation and symbolizes sustainable development. In Belize, Jaguars are protected and some organizations such as the Belize Audubon Society, Forestry Department, and Ya’axche Conservation Trust protect and educate about the importance of jaguars. Yesterday, the…
The Belize Youth Movement is a youth group that has been recently established that pledges to contribute to the development of Punta Gorda. The group consists of six executives and 2 members who have been working collectively to raise funds and do other community services in Punta Gorda Town. The BYM is currently tutoring young…
Last week a truck with workers from out of town showed up at Seaside Park and took down an existing sign and replaced it with a new sign. No PG resident was consulted and residents are concerned as the park is getting a facelift. The sign was erected in a space in the park that…
It has been over three months since the Magoon Bridge has not been completed. The Town council had promised on September 9th that the running boards would be up the following week, however, up to now, there is no work on the bridge. We did a visit over the weekend and encountered drivers taking risks…
The residents of Hopeville, Cattle Landing, and Forest Home are becoming more concerned about the proposed route when work commences on the reconstruction of the Joe Taylor Bridge. While these communities welcome the new infrastructure, the three communities are taking into consideration the impact of several services and the impact on commuters to and from…
