Lawmakers in Honduras have been urged to support the forthcoming inauguration in the Central American country of a United Nations office on human rights. The appeal was made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his address to the National Congress late on Wednesday.Mr Ban, who is on his first visit … Read More
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US Seeks to Recover $1.5 Million from Funds Stolen by Corrupt Honduras Official
The Department of Justice is seeking the forfeiture of nine properties worth approximately $1,528,000 that were allegedly purchased with funds traceable to a $2 million bribe paid by a Honduran information-technology company to the former executive director of the Honduran Institute of Social Security. “Mario Zelaya was the director of … Read More
Honduras has Good Prospects for the Butternut Squash Season
Based in the valley of Jamastrán, in eastern Honduras, DeRoso Farms is devoted to the production and export of different varieties of yams (sweet potatoes) and butternut squash. The company has 40 hectares for yams and 15 for squash, where it employs local families, with women representing 80% of its … Read More
Honduras: Chamber of the Construction and Industry calls for lower Cement Prices
The Honduran Chamber of the Construction and Industry (Chico) has requested that cement producers revise the price of bagged grey cement. Cement companies have maintained the price of HNL168.50 (US$8.02) per 42.5kg in Tegucigalpa with variations from one location to another due to transportation costs. The monthly economic activity index … Read More
Three Hondurans Among the 12 Richest Central American Millionaires
According to Forbes Magazine in Honduras, the poorest and most unequal country in Central America, three of its businessmen make the list of the 12 richest millionaires in Central America. Forbes which specializes in the world of business and finance, Miguel Facussé, Jaime Rosenthal and Mohamad Yusuf Amdani Bai, whose … Read More
U.S.-Honduras High Level Security Dialogue
The United States and Honduras have built a strong, longstanding relationship based on mutual respect, cooperation, and common goals. Today, the United States and Honduras held a High Level Security Dialogue and discussed areas where we can continue to work together to prevent and reduce crime, hold accountable narcotraffickers and … Read More
UN Secretary-General to Visit Honduras
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon is scheduled to visit Honduras and El Salvador this week, where he will meet leaders, address the congress and visit the World Heritage Sites of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO). “The secretary-general will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Wednesday, 14 … Read More
RE/MAX Bay Islands January ’15 Newsletter
Real estate has been a valued and coveted commodity throughout history. Historically, real estate can ensure economic stability, while often other investments may be very cyclical. Although some people prefer the stock market, real estate normally provides similar returns, more cash flow, and additional tax incentives (for example: depreciation … Read More
Navidad Catracha (Catracha Christmas) Celebrated in Tegucigalpa
Thousands of Hondurans enjoyed a magnificent celebration as part of the “Navidad Catracha – Catracha Christmas”, held at one of the best places in Tegucigalpa, the Basilica of Suyapa on Friday night. “It’s good to know we are enjoying a special time in the country, and what better than this … Read More
Honduras Extradites Accused Drug Kingpin Leaders to the United States
The men accused of leading a major Central American drug trafficking gang and labeled as “Drug Kingpin” by the Obama administration have been extradited to the United States by Honduras, a Honduran government official said on Thursday. Miguel Arnulfo Valle, who has been described by the U.S. government as head … Read More