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Honduran  Paintings

 

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Las Lavanderas (Red) 
Benigno Gomez Lopez 

Honduras  1988 
Born January 17, 1934 in Naranjito, Honduras. Graduated Escuela Nacional Bellas Artes, Honduras 1959. Academia Bellas Artes, Italy 1960.

23 3/4 X 17 3/4 24 1/2 X 18 1/2

More paintings at www.honduraspaintings.com


FRIENDSHIP LEADS TO UNDERSTANDING. UNDERSTANDING LEADS TO

Intercultural exchange programs teach young people all over the world, that our concerns are global.

An exchange experience fosters mutual understanding that can help bridge our differences and lead to peace.

Join the petition drive to help create a generation of global leaders at:


www.exchanges4peace.org



Classifieds Advertising for Honduran Businesses

CLICK HERE FOR REAL ESTATE

VILLAS DEL REAL

400 Unit American Style Residential Neighborhood and Future Multifamily Complex Development in Tegucigalpa

American Style homes located in the city's most developing residential area, with access from the Anillo Periferico Sur (City’s South Loop), next to Las Uvas Boulevard.
Houses available from US$ 60 - 102K.

Information

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COPAN'S BEST ACCOMODATION

La Casa de Don Santiago
Vacation Townhouse Rental
Copan Ruinas
www.casadedonsantiagocopan.com

Brand new, comfortable and stylish rental home with all amenities, 2 bdrms each with private balcony and valley views, 2 1/2 baths, sleeper couch, hot water, granite countertops throughout, color tv w/ cable, wireless internet, ceiling fans, custom furniture, extra large closets, fully equipped kitchen, purified water, all new appliances, living room, dining room, maid service included, garden w/ hammock, centrally located & close to all shopping, dining and cultural offerings.
Available by night, week, month.
Copans best vacation rental!

Casa Jaguar
Vacation Rental
Copan Ruinas
www.casajaguarcopan.com

Charming & comfortable village residence.
Quiet street, 5 blks from Central Park, all shops, restaurants, cafes, museums. Newly remodeled, 2 bdrm w/ 1 dbl bed in each bdrm,1 bath w/ hot water, fully furnished, sleeper couch, full kitchen w/ all new appliances, all utensils, purified water, living room, dining room, maid service included, a/c, ceiling fans, color tv w/ cable, travel & Maya culture reference library, hammocks.
Available for rental by the night, week, month.

La Casa de Cafe B&B Inn
Copan Ruinas
www.casadecafecopan.com

Copan's most charming Inn ... colonial ambiance, wonderful views and the
absolutely best breakfasts in town .. and now with wireless internet.
Copans first B&B Inn. Travel reference library, bilingual owners, best coffee in town, comfortable rooms with valley views, hammocks, close to everything.

FOR SALE

Roatan Private Seller
Brand new Luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium, 3rd floor, Ocean view. all new S/S GE kitchen appliances.
Condo resides in resort community w/spa, fitness centre, saunas, 4 pools, a beautiful lagoon, and elevators.
Please view website: www.roatancondo.com/pineapple.htm
e-mail:itoihonduras@hotmail.com
Much cheaper than list price!

For Sale
Copan Ruinas, Property for Sale, apprx 2 acres, one of few large properties available within village boundaries, view of village and valley, mature trees, water, elect, telephone access, street access, located on road to Macaw Mtn Tropical Bird Park,  5 minutes to center of village
casacafe@hondutel.hn
casadecafe@mayanet.hn

Extraordinary!
Land acquisition opportunity on the island of Roatan. ±10 acre waterfront parcel in Port Royal, road access, excellent views, developer´s dream. Principals only, for more information please contact: Daniel "DOC" O´Connor . doconnor@pluribushn.com
u.s. toll free 1.888.417.2660
in honduras 504.236.9200
cell Honduras 504.9946.5220

REAL ESTATE

Happy Land  Real State Offers:
Beach properties (La Ceiba, Tela, Balfate)
Mountain Properties
River Properties
Houses in La Ceiba, Tela, S.P.S, Roatan, properties located in the city.
Contact us!!  website : www.realstatehappyland.com

Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort
For $10,000 down*
An investment that is so good….
You may never want to sell.
For as little as $205,000.00
They are not making any more beachfront property like this.
*(Realtors Please Call Infinity Office for Details)
For investment Information,
call (504) 403-9077/78/79,
U.S. phone 541-359-1229
or e-mail us at info@infinitybay.com

Parrot Tree Plantation
Century 21 / J. Edwards Real Estate
Roatan’s Most prestigious Resort Community!
Starting from $259,900 & up.
1-4 bedroom Units
Beachfront Condos
Marina Villas
Retail Space
Home Sites
200 Acre Gated Community
5 Acre Private Lagoon
Full Service Marina
Day Spa & Retreat
Coffee Shop
JEdwards@Century21Roatan.com
Telephones: Hond: 504-3320-7177
US: 713-491-4540 
www.ParrotTreePlantation.com
www.Century21Roatan.com
Parrot Tree Plantation and it’s offices are located mid-island on the south shore.


RENTALS

Apartment for Rent
For an executive, located in Col. Florencia del Norte, private security, garage, hot water, telephone, furnished/unfurnished. Electricity, water and private security included, price $350.00 monthly

Office for Rent
Located in Col. Florencia del Norte. Private security, Area: 50mts. 2 bathrooms, telephone, parking space.  Price: $350.00. If interested contact: Mr. Ochoa, Phones: (504) 3358-5432, 232-4594.
E-mail: froyochoa@yahoo.com

ROATAN HOUSE FOR RENT- Bright 1 Bedroom + Den, full kitchen, decks, partial ocean view, fruit trees in yard. Paved lane. 1 mile to West End amenities.  $500/mo + Electricity.  Eileen 3-392-9642.

San Pedro Sula For Rent
2 bedroom house
Clean, secure, convenient location. Lps. 3,000.00. Tel: 9984-3217

Apartments For Rent       
Col. Palmira, walking distance from Blvd. Morazan and downtown. 1 or 2 bedrooms, main appliances, water, cable TV, and parking available.  Short term leasing also.  Information: 9901-5761, 9887-7131

For Rent
2 bedroom apartment (semi-furnished) located at Fort Saphery Hotel and Restaurant in West End-Roatan. Maid service included,1 small pet OK, Couples or roommate OK.
Complex is located on the beach and is available on April 15, 2007 for occupancy.  Price: $650.00 per month (water and light included) Call Olin at Phones: (504) 445-4213, 445-0256, for additional information.

CASA DEL VIAJERO
LOMAS DEL GUIJARRO AND LA HACIENDA
Rooms with A/C, TV, Internet Wi-Fi, Laundry, Breakfast, Free Shuttle and Parking.Daily, weekly and monthly rates available.

Tel. 263-0418 / Cel. 9902-2706
www.casadelviajero.com
contacto@casadelviajero.com


SERVICES

Tour Guide
Social Studies teacher gives tours in downtown of Tegucigalpa on any weekday afternoon only. Visit to churches, museums, parks, etc. Please contact me to Phones: (504) 234-2434 or 3396-3489.  E-mail: rickardiaz@yahoo.com

Personal Trainer
For home training
Fitness conditioning or Self Defense
Call: (504)9985-2642 or write to: lenin.diaz@clublaisla.com

Crema y Nata Pasteleria
Bakery Shop
Daisy Gabriel
236 6616

Pita bread, Hummus, Puff pastries, Appetizers, Decorated cakes, Desserts, Daily lunch, Arab cuisine, Catering.

We bake the same day we deliver!
Order now and enjoy fresh baked bread Cakes, appetizers, etc.

Colonia Palmira, Ave. Republica de Mexico #2428, Tegucigalpa

MAIL BOXES ETC
Own a #1 USA Franchise

  1. # 1 Postal & Business FRANCHISE
  2.  5,500 MBE Stores in 42 Countries
  3.  Low Start Up Costs

Contact: crthompson@cwpanama.net
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VEGAS ELECTRIC
Dedicated to quality

Committed to service
 Since 1987* Licensed Electrical Contracting Services

* Fans, Lighting & Electrical Supplies
* Electrical Design & Installation
* Telecommunications & Security Systems
* Marine Electrical Materials
* Stainless Steel Bolts & Screws

Dixon’s Cove, Roatan
Ph 445-1309, 445-1244,
445-1987, 445-1334
Fax. 445-1073
http://www.vegaselectric.info
vegas@globalnet.hn


OTHERS

ROATAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
An on-going fully licensed business open for a partnership or take-over completely. Don Pearly: (504) 9991-0281 dpearly@hotmail.com

Write this down
TV fixer, Translator, Guide, Producer
FOR HIRE
Cel: 9988-5232
joflomc@iname.com

Sales person wanted
Professional salesperson wanted to represent new English radio station heard across The Bay Islands and Northern Honduras. Must have sales background and contacts with advertising agencies. Generous commissions. Your own schedule. Able to speak English a plus. Go to roatanbruce.com, call 9903-7228 or email roatanbruce@yahoo.com
for more information.

In search of Bilingual Teachers
Teachers needed for math, science and English courses, for elementary and high school.  School is located in a small town, 3 hours from Tegucigalpa.  Good salary.

Teachers interested please contact us to: hqschooljob@yahoo.com

or call: (504) 9883-1932.

Many more ads in classifieds!

Information alliance established between Honduras This Week
and FIDE



Álvaro Morales Molina

Honduras This Week


Courtesy FIDE
Honduran craftsman producing a piece of wood furniture

Honduras This Week National NewsProactively promoting investments and exports in Honduras is the ultimate goal of Vilma Sierra, Executive Director of the Foundation for Investment and Development for Exports (FIDE) and Public Relations Manager, Juan Pablo Carias. Both visited the “Honduras This Week” (HTW) offices on Monday, July 16. Full Article


Greater Public/Private Cooperation Could Help Conserve La Mosquitia Forests


Tom Cebula
Honduras This Week


Courtesy MOPAWI
Aerial view of Rio Platano

Honduras This Week National NewsAn increased emphasis on the integration of corporate and public interests in the rainforest preserves of northeastern Honduras’ Mosquitia region may be the key to alleviating the threat of mass destruction of its delicate ecosystems, according to calls made this week by representatives of MOPAWI, the largest non-governmental organization in the region. Full Article


Photography Exhibit Review

Laura Mitchison
Honduras This Week


Laura Mitchison
Nicolaza Hernandez among her exhibited
photographs during her recent show

Honduran CultureThe professional photography circuit is typically a men’s game in Honduras, as in much of the world. Nicolaza Hernandez, whose new exhibition opened in style at the Hotel Honduras Maya on July 18, is one of the exceptions. Full Article


Malthus in Modernity

Deanna Buckman
Honduras This Week

Honduran Business and EconomicsIn 1798 political economist Thomas Malthus declared that “the power of population is indefinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence for man.” He essentially argued that food production at times will not be able to keep up with population growth since population grows geometrically and food supply grows arithmetically. Full Article


Pan American Games get underway in Rio de Janeiro

Tom Cebula
Honduras This Week

Honduras This Week National NewsThe 15th Pan American Games opened on July 13th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with all the pomp and celebration of a royal coronation. In a ceremony attended by Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, Rio de Janeiro’s vast 76,000-seater Maracaná Stadium, recently restored to provide a central venue worthy of an international athletic competition, lit up Rio’s famous bay with the glow of dancing fireworks. Full Article


Latin America: 3 Wonders of the World

Howard Rosenzwieg
Honduras This Week


Courtesy of skyscrapercity.com

Central American NewsThe new “Seven Wonders of the World” were recently announced and Latin America is well-represented: the famous Inca site of Machu Picchu in Peru, the ancient Mayan site and pyramid of Chichen Itza in Mexico and the Christ the Redeemer statue which towers over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil all made the list. Full Article


Treaty of Maritime Borders Between Honduras and Cuba


Irene Solaz Velázquez
Honduras This Week

Honduras This Week National NewsOn July 10, 2007, Honduran President Manuel Zelaya announced he will sign a treaty with Cuba that will ultimately determine maritime borders between both countries. Zelaya said that specific boundaries will be useful and explained more specifically that they will help prevent future territorial problems between Central American neighbors. Full Article



Honduras: Pearly’s Oyster


Carmen Guillen
Honduras This Week


Don Pearly
Don Pearly and a fellow athlete (?) following his 2nd place
triathalon finish


Honduras This Week National NewsDon Pearly is a man of many talents: architect, journalist and musician (he played guitar on the 1958 surf instrumental “Tequila,” a #1 hit in many parts of the world). Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1937, he currently resides and works in Roatan, Honduras, where he has been for the better part of the last 3 years. Full Article



Todd Ellertson
Honduras This Week

Honduras This Week National NewsMy decision to work with a Spanish tutor is one of the best decisions I’ve made in recent memory. At the ripe old age (for a student anyway) of 45, I am proving an old dog can indeed learn new tricks. I have discovered that, in the nurturing hands of a very capable tutor, the daunting task of learning a second language has been a wonderfully eye-opening experience. Full Article


EDITORIAL




OPINION

Is Honduras a ‘Safe Bet’
for Investors?

Honduras This Week - Opinions and EditorialsHistorically, Honduras and its exports have been widely known as the ‘land of bananas and coffee.’ Slowly but fortunately this perception is changing: Honduras is no longer the Banana Republic and is emerging as a country with diverse natural and human resources. Full Editorial


SOCIETY COLUMN

Travel & Tourism in HondurasIt has been suggested we run a society column each week, but we explained to the four socialites on the island that is not our style. Our style is to “open the house” to celebrate with birthday and anniversary parties. By Don Pearly


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Honduran CultureVII NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THEATRE. July 24 – 28 in San Pedro Sula.

“ATENTADO AL PUDOR” A PLAY IN RENACIMIENTO THEATRE. Fridays and Saturdays during July and August. Full Calendar


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