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Punta Gorda
Community and Society
Destiny Wagner gives Belize its first major beauty title; Miss Earth 2021
For the first time in the history of Belize's pageantry, our beauty ambassador knocked down all boundaries and put the country's name on the global stage. Hailing from Belize's southern-most town of Punta Gorda, Destiny Wagner, 25, was crowned Miss Earth 2021 during the virtual international pageant held on Sunday morning, November 21st, giving Belize its first beauty title.
Community and Society
BTB’s Staff Teams Up with the Belize Red Cross to Assist Families in Punta Gorda
The staff of the Belize Tourism Board has once again come together to reach out to help those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This week BTB’s staff made a financial contribution to the Belize Red Cross to assist families in Punta Gorda, Toledo.
Environment
Report of Illegal Poaching of Jaguars
The public is advised that poaching of jaguars is a punishable offence under the wildlife laws of Belize. Hunting, killing, injuring, trapping or harassment of jaguars and other endangered wildlife is illegal.
Sports
The A Team wins first ever 2018 BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge!
With a total of 35 hours, 59 minutes and 14 seconds, The A Team from the Belize Coast Guard, comprising of Daniel Gregorio (San Pedro Town), and brothers, Godfrey, James, and Mark Alford won the first ever 2018 BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge.
Government
GOB: ‘Guatemala fishing regulation violates International Law’
The reports that Guatemalan authorities have released a document suggesting that its inhabitants are allowed to fish unimpeded in Belizean waters all the way up to Punta Gorda Town in Southern Belize, has once again caused outrage among Belizeans.
Business & Economy
Smart’s transmission line to Toledo to be completed by February 2015
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Over the past five years, Speednet has worked diligently and invested millions of dollars to build out its own network which would...
Community and Society
Reef Ride 2012 Concludes in Punta Gorda
Jerome Flores, along with fellow paraplegic Shaphan “Bala” Domingo, completed the Reef Ride 2012 on November 19 with the sponsorship of Oceana
Crime & Violence
Supreme Court decides in favor of ACES
The Supreme Court of Belize handed down a decision that now gives the couple a new faith in a justice system that many have grown to doubt
