San Pedro Sula, Honduras, will be the stage for some 4,000 sampedranos to join in the famous 5k Color Run, seeking to raise funds to expand the pediatrics emergency room of the Mario Rivas hospital. … Read More
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Waterfront homesite remote but close-in
Are you looking for that perfect little place to call your own in the Caribbean? How about a place right on the water? A place that will make you feel like you are a million miles from reality? A place to build your getaway? A place ‘close-in’ enough for short … Read More
Multiple Children Die in Honduras Hospital
The Honduras Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint about the death of eight children in northern Honduras, who died in a hospital due to the lack of drugs and ventilators, official sources said yesterday. The San Pedro Sula representative of the humanitarian agency, Wilfredo Castellanos, told reporters that the … Read More
La Ceiba Businesses Threatened With Extortion
Although rates of violence have fallen, over 200 La Ceiba businesses were threatened with extortion and have closed in 2013 because of a “war tax.” Stores, mobile repair shops, and even stalls selling clothing are businesses whose owners have been forced to close because they would or could not pay … Read More
Dia del Maestro
El 17 de Septiembre es el Día del Maestro en Honduras, y es celebrado por miles de maestros en todo el país. En esta fecha se conmemora un famoso maestro, respetado en Honduras, José Trinidad Reyes, y significa la fundación de la Universidad Nacional de Honduras. José Trinidad Reyes es … Read More
Pictures of Independence Day in Honduras
Independence Day in Honduras was celebrated by young and old. School children put on a uniformed display as they marched through streets across the country. Most towns held a parade in the morning, with colorful costumes worn in tribute to a national event or cultural display, school bands played instruments, … Read More
Happy Teachers Day
September 17th is Teacher’s Day in Honduras, and is celebrated by thousands of teachers across the country. This date commemorates a famous, respected Honduran teacher, Jose Trinidad Reyes. … Read More
2013 Honduras Elections Prediction
Who will win the 2013 Honduras elections! We have been into campaign season for two complete weeks! The streets are flooded with posters from the Honduras presidential candidates hanging from every single possible post;. … Read More
Honduras Independence Day Celebration
Happy Independence day Hondurans! Today the 15th of September, 2013 marks the 192nd celebration of the declaration of independence from Spain by the five states of Central America; Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica. The Central American Independence Day marks the day in 1821 when a congress from all … Read More
Honduras Penitentiary Director Allowed Prostitutes
The Police Commissioner and Director of the National Penitentiary of Támara, Ariel Maradiaga, has been removed from his position for allowing the entry of sex servants (prostitutes) into the prison center. The new director of the National Penitentiary is Retired Lieutenant Jorge Regalado Hernández. The news was confirmed by the … Read More