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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:
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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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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

For Sale
Beachfront lot in Tela, Caribbean Sea. 3438 mts.2 (37,013 sq.ft.). US$ 350,000.00.

9543 sq.ft. lots (886.60 mts.2) in Tela´s most exclusive private gated community. Recreational areas include beach club and lagoon. Public utilities available. Few remaining. US$48,625.00.

Tel.(504) 448-0342 / (504) 415-3105. E-mail: resort@hondshores.com

Restaurant/Bar For sale
For sale by not being able to attend. Located in Col. San Carlos, good location. Perfect for a lounge, wine bar or piano bar. Everything included. Price: $17,000 (negotiable).  If you are interested call: (504) 221-0684 or
989-27866. E-mail: matthieumarcellier@yahoo.fr

HOUSE IN CATACAMAS
Our benevolent organization is offering for sale a building near the   commercial district of Catacamas, Olancho, ½ block off the main  road  through the city. This property was originally designed and  used as a  medical clinic, and most recently as an orphanage. There  are 14 rooms  in the 7,680 sq foot structure, which includes two  kitchens, plus 5  bathrooms with showers. The property is walled and  amenities include 2  pilas, attached garage, and water well. All  city services are  available. The property has been appraised at  $102,416.25 US dollars.  Asking $81,000.00. Terms are negotiable.  Contact Les Johnson at 504-799-4579 office; Les@porlosninos.org; or  Terry Rikard at 662-324-8472 (US)

REAL ESTATE

Roatan Realty  
www.roatanrealty.com
For Sale- Roatan Island Real Estate
The global investment community is calling Roatan Island the hottest new investment destination in the Americas!
This spectacular beachfront home has marvelous sunset views which crystal clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean at your doorstep. With 102 feet of beachfront this 6/10 acre site has been lushly landscaped with almost every tropical flower in the Caribbean. 
Asking Price $US $1,449,000
Own a magnificent island estate with a natural deep water harbor, more than 310-ft. private beachfront, 4.8 acres on tropical paradise and a fully furnished luxury home.
Asking Price- $2,250,000
e-mail: info@roatanrealty.com

Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort
For $10,000 down*
An investment that is os 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

Hotel Playa Bonita
West side of Telamar, Tela
Small, comfortable, charming…
•      7 tastefully decorated rooms with two full bed (orthopedic mattresses), private bath, a/c, cable TV, , ceiling fan, and fully hand-made Honduran hardwood furniture,
•      2 two apartments with two full bed, kitchenette and  the same facilities above.
•      Free wireless internet access, Cafe Bar, wide terrace, small
swimming pool.
•      American or typical breakfast included
 Phone: 504 448 3450, 504 9909 3766  Web: www.hotelplayabonitatela.com,
e-mail: aragonlopez@hotmail.com

For Rent in Valle de Angeles
Beautiful Residence For Rent located in Valle de Angeles, 2 story house, 4 bedrooms, hot water, satellite antenna available, close to Adventista Hospital. Price: $500.00 For more information call: Tegucigalpa: 225-3347, or 9852 -3045, Catacamas: 799 4429, USA (772) 692 5733. lmcmercadal@yahoo.com, Ask for Luz Moore.

For rent in Roatan
2 bedroom apartment (semi-furnished) located at Fort Saphery Hotel and Restaurant in West End-Roatan.  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.

Honduras Shores Plantation

  • Caribbean Beach Club
  • Pool, Restaurant and Bar
  • Cabañas and Houses For Rent
  • A/C, Cable T.V.
  • 24 Hours Security
San Juan, Tela.
Tel: (504) 448-0342/415-3105
resort@hondshores.com  http://www.hondshores.com

Apartment For Rent
Beautiful furnished apartment located in Col. Ruben Dario, well location.  2 bedrooms with bathroom in each, service room with bathroom included, dining room, living room kitchen electric gate and more. Price $700 (negotiable).  Contact us! Phones (504)236-8539, for English (504) 9998-2088. Price $700.00.

Copan Apartments For Rent in Tegucigalpa
The Best Completely furnished apts. in Tegucigalpa.

Full service: daily maid, swimming pool, laundry/ironing, hot water, telephone(direct, private lines) T.V. cable, microwave, free internet, A.C.,V.C.R.(video), Fax, barbecue area, garden, individual garages, security. 1,2,3 bedroom/2 bath rooms, study office (optional), internet.

A a country house for weekends at Zamorano Valley(4 manzanas of land), fruit trees, walking ways, 45 minutes from Tegucigalpa,

Col. Palmira, Las Acacias St. 2 blocks west from the former United Nations Bldg. Tegucigalpa MDC
Tel (504) 238-1751,
FAX:(504) 238-3752

SERVICES

SM Company
Honduras This Week Searching for the best profiles? Searching for the best job? Don’t search for more, just visit: SM Company, Honduras and Latin America.
www.smcompany.net, www.honduempleos.com, info@honduempleos.com
We guarantee the best. Ph. (504) 221-0874, 553-3386

Advance Rent a Car
La Ceiba:441-2929
San Pedro Sula: 552-2295
Tegucigalpa: 235-9531
info@advancerentacar.com
www.advancerentacar.com

Wash & Wet
Chat while you do your laundry
Open from Monday through Friday , from  8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturdays trough Sunday, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.,  We are located in Col. Palmira 1era calle, Ave. Panama, Tegucigalpa
Phone:265-2037. 
Come and visit us!!

Cafes 
Culture
Country Cuisine
and ...
World Class Archeology
Copan Has It All
La Casa Cafe
http://www.casadecafecopan.com

Central America Spanish School
A school with unique teaching techniques!
Transfer Credit available from US Universities.
Call (504) 440-1707,
e-mail: info@ca-spanish.com
www.ca-spanish.com

Utila-Roatan-Guanaja
Scuba Diving Classes
Start in Tegus and enjoy the Bay Islands!
Contact us:
(504) 239-8837/9985-7299
scubahonduras.net
scubahonduras@hotmail.com

OTHERS

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.
Give us your favorite recipe and we will prepare it for you

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

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

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

Siberian Huskies for Sale
Blue eyed, two females and one male. Price: Lps. 5,000.00, Call (504) 9987-2616 from 9:00 am to 10 pm.

Sustainable Harvest International
Seeks candidates for the full-time position of Smaller World Trip Coordinator. This new staff person will manage the program and lead service trips in Central America. Applicants must have excellent cross-cultural communication skills and experience working in Latin America and with people from the United States.
Please visit www.sustainableharvest.org for more information.

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.

HELP WANTED:  
CONCIERGE/SALES AGENT for new home development at Pico Bonito Lodge, La Ceiba, Honduras. Must speak excellent English and have proven sales experience.  Salary + commission.  Please send resume to info@wildernessclubs.com and reference Honduras Week Job AD please.



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The Beauty of Tomorrow

Nicole Kling
Honduras This Week


Nicole Kling/Honduras This Week
Dagmar Isabel Banegas Peraza with her premiered work

Honduras This Week National NewsAs we all know, fingerprints are unique. They constitute the seal of every individual on this planet. In the exhibition Nosotros Exponemos made by 250 children in the Estudio de Arte of Carolina Carías, the freedom of being an individual on one’s own premises is truly expressed. Full Article


Cardinal Rodríguez New President of Caritas

Carmen Guillén
Honduras This Week


Archive/Honduras This Week
Honduran Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez

Honduras This Week National NewsCardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, has been elected on the 5th of June 2007 as President of Caritas Internacionalis at their 18th General Assembly in the Vatican City. He will officially take office at the end of the general assembly on June 9. Full Article


Labor Omnia Vincit

Claire Shropshall
Honduras This Week


Archive/Honduras This Week
Zamorano School

Honduras This Week National NewsA resident of the village of Jicarito smiles as he is presented with a small, white certificate. This insignificant looking piece of paper in fact bears great importance; it recognizes the legitimate ownership of the house and land he inhabits. “Alto de Heks” is a housing project developed by the Pan-American Agricultural University of Zamorano; it was designed to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Mitch and turn over to the residents of Jicarito the land they had settled on. Full Article


Aline Flores Wants Equals Rights for Central American Men and Women

David Mannion
Honduras This Week


Archive/Honduras This Week
Aline Flores

Honduras This Week National News18 years ago, Aline Flores started work as a clerk in her family business. Through honest hard work, innovative thinking and a consciousness of the changing faces of both client and product, she became the executive vice-president of Corporación Flores, the Honduran arm of the Toyota Group. Full Article 


Aviation Myths, part IV
Beautiful Cedeño and a Night in the Pokey

Eduardo Lewis
Special to Honduras This Week


Courtesy Captain Levister
Captain Levister and his DC-3

Honduras This Week National NewsI had begun to settle in and get accustomed to my new life in Honduras. I moved into a charming boarding house, (El Boarding Moderno) located in el Barrio La Hoya, adjacent to the National Prison. The house was run by a very charming woman, Mrs. Chinchilla and her husband who worked for Pan America Airways as an accountant. They had 4 children. I was very comfortable there and was treated very well by the Chinchilla family. Full Article


Conference on Honduras Missions

Marco Cáceres
Special to Honduras This Week

Honduras This Week National NewsJune 4-8, 2007/San Pedro Sula
Sight To The Blind, Inc. of Grove, Oklahoma will host a visit of a pediatric opthalmologists from Gainesville, Florida who will perform eye surgeries at the Centro de Cirugias del Ojos in San Pedro Sula during the week of June 4, 2007. The organization anticipates that 50-60 pediatric eye surgeries will be performed.
Find out about other missions


Freedom of Speech
in the Balance:
A Regional Crisis
 

James W. Bodden
Honduras This Week

Honduras This Week National News To many in the international community Latin America struggles to maintain a coherent and stable policy on the definition of free speech. It has become evident this week that many concerns about the region’s freedoms of the press and speech are in danger because of a growing tendency of government manipulation of the independent media. Full Article


Honduras This Week National News

EDITORIAL


OPINION

Illuminating With
A Lantern 

Honduras This Week - Opinions and EditorialsDuring the less than one and a half years that the present government has been in charge, ENEE has walked down a rocky road. There have been six administrations who, rather than benefiting, have produced late determinations. President Manuel Zelaya promised he would work six hours a day on the ENEE until it was saved, but for obvious reasons, he became absent and delegated responsibilities to different inventory commissions who are now trying to recuperate finances and energy in the ENEE. Full Editorial


BUSINESS WEEK IN REVIEW

Honduran Business and Economics


Comayagua,
Colonial City
Part II

José Vicente Zavala Pavón
Special for Honduras This Week

Travel & Tourism in HondurasThe history of Comayagua, like other centers of populations established by the Spanish in Honduras, was important to the mining industry, an activity which contributed in making the city a residence for wealthy miners.  Many ornate buildings, either for governmental, religious or residential purposes were built in Comayagua. Full Article


HAPPY TIMES ARE HERE AGAIN

Travel & Tourism in HondurasOnce again Roatan is getting into the SHRIMP FESTIVAL spirit. Parrot Tree Lagoon will again be the home for the 2007 festival beginning June 16th. There will be music and local food and goodies for sale, as well as beautiful people enjoying the atmosphere and the entertainment. By Don Pearly


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Honduran Culture
"URGENCIES" AN EXPOSITION OF ART
Women in the Arts are presenting this exposition of the Cuban artist Angel Alonso Blanco. Come and enjoy of digital art and painting. It will be open until June 20, At MUA facilities.
Full Calendar



 
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