World Bank Could Resume Aid to HondurasThursday, February 11, 2010 Juan José Daboub, director of the World Bank, visited the country, making it the first official action of the financial entity. William Chong, Honduras, finance minister, told journalists at a press conference that Daboub plans to meet with president Porfirio Lobo, the council of ministers and the economic cabinet. Honduran Dairy Products Blocked from El SalvadorWednesday, June 23, 2010 Salvadoran authorities keep on restringing Honduran dairy products from entering the country. This was denounced by Edgardo Leiva, executive director of the National Federation of Livestock Breeders of Honduras (FENAGH), who added that the sector is losing over $500.000 because of this. Honduras: Digicel Allies with Grupo InturTuesday, November 10, 2009 Consumers will be able to buy more minutes for their mobile phone lines in any of the 67 restaurants of Grupo Intur. Gupo Intur operates several international franchises in Honduras: Chilli’s, Popeyes, Pollo Campero, Dunkin Donuts and Burger King. $10 Million for Honduran Rural DevelopmentThursday, November 25, 2010 The loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development will finance the program for the development of the southern region. The Sustainable Rural Development Program for the Southern Region (EMPRENDESUR) aims to increase employment opportunities and food security for small producers. Honduras To Suspend Oil Exploration PermitsTuesday, February 8, 2011 The Ministry of Natural Resources issued a decree that would suspending exploration permits and exploitation of hydrocarbons. The measure would apply while the new law is passed, which regulates the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons. Tender Requested for Honduran ID CardTuesday, March 1, 2011 National Anti-Corruption Authorities demanded for contracting of new ID cards to be made by public tender. Oswaldo Canales, Council coordinator, warned that the National Registry (RNP) could let the deadline come to pass in order to declare emergency and make a direct purchase for the services, situation which has happened before. Potato Shortage in Honduras Due to PestMonday, December 13, 2010 Regional health authorities reported that 100% of potato production in Honduras is affected by a plague known as "Paratrioza." According to Guillermo Cruz, representative of the International Regional Organization, the lower production caused by the plague increases prices, adding that "what little is left is extremely expensive." Honduras Launches National Investment ProgramFriday, August 20, 2010 The program will focus on six sectors, renewable energy, highway and production infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, forestry and the textile industry. The National Investment Program is supported by three branches of the Honduran state (legislative, executive, and judicial) and seeks to attract foreign investment. Honduras Analyzes New Hydroelectric ProjectMonday, March 21, 2011 Authorities in Tomalá, western Honduras, are discussing construction of a 13 MW hydroelectric plant. Authorities and representatives of different sectors of society held a meeting to establish legal structure, the environmental studies, permits and financing. Mega Shopping Mall Announced in HondurasThursday, March 31, 2011 “City Mall”, a new shopping center, would be located in southwest Tegucigalpa, next to Toncontín Airport. Project developer Lady Lee reported that construction is set to start on April 6. Toshiba sales in the region increase 55%Tuesday, January 20, 2009 The greatest increase was reported by the segment that sells to the final consumer with a 60%, the company reported in a press release. Proceso.hn reports: "A greater range of options, more accessible prices, financing and payment options, to name a few, are some of the factors that contributed to the growth in the sale of laptops in 2008, the company said. Honduras: Coffee Exports Will Total $700 MillionMonday, October 5, 2009 Coffee growers are forecasting an output of 4.5 million quintals for the current coffee harvest. This activity has not been affected by the economic and political crisis in the country, explained Emilio Medina, coffee businessman. Honduras: Potential Historic Coffee HarvestTuesday, January 5, 2010 Coffee grower Emilio Medina expects the 2009/10 season to be worth $750 million in exports. He added that they are taking measures to control smuggling to Guatemala and El Salvador, where the product is resold as if it originated from those countries. Biodiesel Plant Announced in HondurasWednesday, August 21, 2013 The Association of Palm Growers in Honduras plans to install in 2014 the first biodiesel plant in the country, which would produce 100 million gallons a year. According to Hector Castro, president of the Association of Honduran Palm Growers, negotiations are already underway to set up the plant to generate alternative fuel. Sugar: 12 million Quintals Projected for 2013 HarvestWednesday, October 16, 2013 Honduran Sugar producers are confident that the harvest which will start at the end of November will exceed 11 million quintals of sugar produced in 2012. This was explained Carlos Melara, executive director of the Association of Sugar Producers of Honduras (APAH). |
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