By Jennifer Catracha on February 27, 2012
agriculture, education, ENEE, trade
Business - Economics, Politics in Honduras
President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, swore in four new staff members on Friday, in the areas of education, agriculture, electrical energy and trade. The rector of the National University of Agriculture of Catacamas, Marlon Oniel Escoto Valerio, was sworn in as the new Minister of Education, replacing Alejandro Ventura. A master in business administration, José Adonis […]
By Catracha Hondurena on March 11, 2010
trade
Business - Economics
The U.S. Ambassador to Honduras told the Dock Board of the Port of New Orleans on Thursday that the port plays a critical role in developing international trade and that the state’s “historic relationship” with the Central American country will continue to improve commercial ties. “The whole Caribbean basin is one of the principle ports […]
By Catracha Hondurena on January 13, 2010
alba, honduras, Micheletti, Politics in Honduras, trade
Politics in Honduras
The National Congress of Honduras ratified departure from the Bolivian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA). The executive decree sent by President Roberto Micheletti was ratified by the majority of Congress with 128 votes in favor, and five not in favor, those being members of the Democratic Unification Party (UD) and the Innovation and Unity Party. […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 18, 2009
free trade, honduras, trade, workers
Business - Economics
Dozens of Honduran farmers have blocked the customs office of El Salvador in the capital city for nearly a week to protest against El Salvador’s rejection of their products. Santiago Ruiz, president of the National Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras, said the farmers used their trucks and machines to block the office. El […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 18, 2009
central america, honduras, trade
Business - Economics
Evergreen Taiwanese shipping company recently opened a trade route between Puerto Cortes and Taipei, and plans to boost direct trade between Honduras and Taiwan, according to Wally Su, Economic Adviser for the Asian nation. Evergreen is considered the world’s fourth largest shipping company by the number of vessels in its fleet, and cargo volumes mobilized, […]