Guatemala to Tender Oil and Gas Fields in JuneTuesday, May 5, 2009 There will be seven terrestrial and three maritime concessions granted. In just 7 years, Guatemala could be self-sufficient in oil consumption. The tenders may attract more than $235 million in exploration investments, most of them for gas off the Pacific coast of Guatemala. The leases will be for 25 years and will require at least six years of exploration. El Salvador: Spanish Corporation Interested in Solar PowerMonday, May 17, 2010 Solar Millennium, an energy company from Spain, will conduct a feasibility study for large-scale solar energy production in El Salvador. The announcement was made by Hugo Martínez, El Salvador’s Foreign Relations Minister, after meeting in Spain with Enrique Martínez-Pomar, director of Solar Millennium. Regional Medicine ProcurementsThursday, February 13, 2014 15 pharmaceutical companies have been shortlisted to participate in price negotiations and purchase of medicines in the region. The Central American Integration System (SICA) has presented a certificate of prequalification to 15 pharmaceutical firms, accrediting them with engaging in joint price negotiations and purchase of medicines in the region during 2014. World Bank releases $60 million to NicaraguaWednesday, September 17, 2008 The WB released a credit of $60 million to Nicaragua to be invested in infrastructure projects. Nicaraguan Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Fernando Martinez, said in statements published in the La Prensa newspaper in Managua, that the funds will be invested in the paving of farm/rural roads which was suspended due to lack of funds. El Salvador Opens Embassy in CubaMonday, March 15, 2010 Now the countries have fully reestablished diplomatic relations between them. These were ended on 1961, and resumed on June 2009. Honduras: Inauguration of Trujillo as a Cruise Ship PortThursday, March 5, 2009 With more than 200 tourists on board, a cruise ship docked in Trujillo Port, in the Honduran Caribbean, for the first time. Ricardo Martinez, Minister of Tourism, informed Laprensahn.com: "We are planning to exceed the 430 thousand cruise passengers that were received in the whole country last year and at least reach 450 thousand which means more than 160 arrivals by 15 companies. Guatemalan Customs cuts waiting time for clearanceWednesday, July 2, 2008 Guatemala's Customs service sharply reduced the waiting times for the verification of merchandise in the first half of this year. Marco A. Martínez, head of the Guatemala branch of the Latin American couriers' association, Cladec, said couriers were reporting that merchandise was now being cleared Customs in less than an hour where previously it had taken an hour and 45 minutes at least. El Salvador Seeks Trade Agreement with BelizeMonday, April 11, 2011 The country is to begin negotiations to reach a trade agreement that will enable it, with Belize's help, to build close ties with the Caribbean. The negotiations were announced by Salvadoran foreign affairs minister, Hugo Martínez, after his recent visit to Belize. These are the first of their kind in the history of diplomatic relations between the two countries. El Salvador Could Limit Entrance of Honduran ProductsMonday, October 26, 2009 After Salvadoran products were forbidden from entering Honduras, El Salvador is analyzing the application of reciprocal measures. This was reported by Hugo Martínez, Salvadoran Chancellor, adding they don't see any justification to the measures adopted by Honduras. New York and LA to host Guatemalan fairsMonday, June 2, 2008 For the second straight year, a Guatemalan Fair (La Feria Chapina) is to be held in New York, the promotion company Evefer announced. This year's event will be held from June 27 to 29. A Guatemalan Fair will also be held in Los Angeles from August 22 to 24, said Juan Luis Martínez, Evefer's president. "This is a wonderful opportunity for Guatemalan industrialists, traders and artisans to show their products in the major US markets," he added. New Construction Manual in NicaraguaFriday, May 27, 2011 The new handbook designed for teachers in the construction industry contains technical information for constructing buildings that are safe from natural disasters. The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Pablo Fernando Martinez said the book includes twenty new construction systems, which have been reviewed by structural engineers. Honduras: $13.5 Million for ENEE HQFriday, April 23, 2010 The National Electric Energy Company (ENEE) will build its new headquarters with a loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). ENEE is preparing the bidding rules for auctioning the building’s design. Nicaragua: Managua-San Carlos Highway Will Open in 2011Monday, February 1, 2010 The 125km road has an estimated cost of $60 million. This project is composed of 4 stretches. The first two will be ready on February 2011, while the two other in June 2011. Honduras: Exports to Central America FallTuesday, July 7, 2009 In June the country exported to Central America $3 million less than in May, according to the Exports Center (Centrex). El Salvador purchased the most from Honduras, totaling $8.9 million, followed by Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panamá. El Salvador Will Invite Highway TendersTuesday, July 21, 2009 Construction of stretch II of the "Diego de Holguín" boulevard will be granted to a different company, through a bidding process. Gerson Martínez, Public Works Ministry, informed that the basis for the bids are almost ready and they expect to invite bids in August. |
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