By Jessica Gomez on January 22, 2016
#LibertadparaELVIN, banks, financial institutions
Financial News, Human Interest

The National Investigation and Intelligence Directorate of Honduras (La Dirección Nacional de Investigación e Inteligencia del Estado) in conjunction with the National Anti-Extortion Force (Fuerza Nacional Antiextorsión – FNA), arrested a citizen who is presumed responsible for conducting a negative campaign against several banks in the financial system, through the use of social networks. The […]
By Jessica Gomez on September 2, 2015
honduras, world
Business - Economics, Headline News, Human Interest, News from Honduras

The Siguatepeque, Honduras wine company, Empresa Agrosilvopastoril Villa San Pablo (EMAVISAPA, S. de R.L.), has just been recognized with three important medals at the biggest and most prestigious wine and spirits competition in Hong Kong/China, the China Wine and Spirits Award (CWSA) 2015. The Honduras wine producer, EMAVISAPA, received the honor of being chosen as […]
By Jessica Gomez on August 24, 2015
honduras, renewable energy, roatan, world
Business - Economics, Environmental News, General Honduras News, Headline News, News from Honduras

Roatan’s tourism industry is growing, increasing the demand for electricity along with it. This has been a challenge for the Roatan Electric Company (RECO) through the years, and a greener solution is underway. RECO has studied offering alternative power options in order to reduce Roatan’s reliance on fossil fuels, but was discouraged by the fact […]
By Jessica Gomez on August 18, 2015
honduras, sguatepeque, world
Business - Economics, General Honduras News, Honduran Culture, News from Honduras

A Siguatepeque, Honduras wine company, Empresa Agrosilvopastoril Villa San Pablo (EMAVISAPA, S. de R.L.) has received the honor of being chosen as a contender in a prestigious worldwide wine competition being held in China and Hong Kong. Hundreds of entries from countries world-wide are eagerly awaiting the results from the China Wine and Spirits Award […]
By Jessica Gomez on August 10, 2015
honduras, world
General Honduras News, Human Rights, News from Honduras

The Union of the Executive Directorate of Revenue (Dirección Ejecutiva de Ingresos – DEI) is meeting with the labor unions in San Pedro Sula today to analyze the new Social Security Act in depth. Union President, Darwin Barahona stated, “The law contains errors of substance and is not what was approved in the National Congress.” […]