The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that Enrique Sanz will assume the role of Secretary General beginning on July 25, 2012. Sanz will be replacing the Interim Secretary General, American Ted Howard, who will return to the post of CONCACAF’s deputy general secretary, … Read More
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Honduras vs. Africa – Honduras Wins!
Honduras was able to dominate Africa’s Gabon U-23 team in today’s final friendly soccer match. Honduras played the African team in Austria. Final score: Honduras 2 Africa 0 Los Catrachos’ Eddie Hernandez scored first, and Andy Najar (currently playing with D.C. United in the United States Major League Soccer) followed … Read More
Regulation for Diving Activity in Honduras
In a meeting with the Honduran Institute of Tourism, members of NGOs, ZOLITUR, and other guests were presented with the Regulation for Diving Activity in Honduras. This is the newest creation produced by the Starting Value of Touristic Products Project. Syntia Solomon, Vice Minister of Tourism was in charge of … Read More
Honduras vs Africa: July 11th
Honduras vs Africa in Austria The Honduras Seleccion U23 team will play Africa’s Gabon U23 in a friendly soccer match on July 11th in Austria. The official soccer tournament kicks off on July 26th, 2012, where Honduras will face Spain, Japan and Morocco in Group D. … Read More
Cangrejal River Hike
Omega Tours Eco Lodge was a very pleasant hideout in the valley by the Cangrejal River, covered by jungle and surrounded by mountains. Many people on Utila told us to definitely do a local waterfall hike there, and while not quite living up to the hype, the 3-4 hours trip … Read More
Travel from Australia to Honduras Central America: Open your mind and your world
The land down under is an island that not so many in the world have had the opportunity to see. The country is a massive island with a biologically diverse range of terranes that can make you feel like you have stepped back in time, or remind you you’re also … Read More
Honduras Banana Growers Trying New Variety
The so-called “Panama disease” threatened to halt production of bananas in Honduras. Currently, 14 producers have begun to produce the type of banana called FHIA 17, which can not be affected by the “Panama disease”. Producing quality bananas and without fear of losing the plantations led several producers of San … Read More
Claro Offers the Samsung Galaxy S III Cell Phone
The Samsung Galaxy S III has come to Honduras. Starting today, the latest version of the Samsung smartphone will be available at all Claro stores in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. The coming to market of the Galaxy S III has revolutionized the world of smartphones (cell phones) to include … Read More
Hospital School Pharmacy Inventory Low
A deficit of medicine in the Hospital School is increasing due to a lack of awareness among employees and medical staff who dispense medication without the backing of a record or medical prescription. Maritza Ramírez, head of the Hospital School Pharmacy, said that there is no control over complacency. A … Read More
Peaceful Demonstration for Land Expropriation
Tuesday morning, the citizens of San Pedro Sula met with demonstrations causing traffic jams in the center and south of the city. Early in the morning, members of the Confederación Nacional de Federaciones y Patronatos de Honduras, “CONAFEPH” (National Confederation of Federations and Patrons of Honduras) marched peacefully along Third … Read More