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Deportees arrive at Toncontin airport in Tegucigalpa

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The 150 Hondrans deported from the US on the 25th April 2007 are greeted at Toncontín airport by the words: “I was a migrant and you received me.” It is an extract from the Bible – Matthew 25 v 35 - and is printed on the wall of Tegucigalpa’s ´Center of Assistance for Migrants´. As the deportees move through the building, receiving the baleadas and drink that volunteers have prepared for them, they are faced with further messages: “Today is an excellent day to start again” one poster cries. “Welcome to a beautiful country.”

They are sentiments that many of the deportees do not view with enthusiasm. Having paid enormous amounts of money to enter the US – 5000 dollars a typical coyote fare – the return to Honduras is frustrating and humiliating. Some have left family in Texas or Arizona. Others have left possessions and homes. The notorious land passage from Honduras through Mexico to the golden, northern frontier seems a nightmare in context of the mere month and a half that many managed to live before they were discovered by US Migration.

This is the paradox of Honduras´ transient population. For many of those involved the experience has been frightening, uncomfortable and exhausting; yet the temptation to return to the US is strong. There is anti-Americanism among groups of the deportees; yet these same deportees are already planning their return across the US border.

Rosario Morillo, representa-tive of the ´Centre of Assistance for Migrants´ laments the atti-tude among Honduras´ young. “Honduras is able to provide for its population. There is no need for this migration to the US. Instead, if we concentrated on putting the same amount of effort into developing our own businesses, we would be able to

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On Wednesday the 25th of April a silent march took place in the capital of Honduras. The event was organized by the leaders of the National Party of Honduras.

The aim of the protest was to demand that the government achieve greater levels of security against the unstoppable wave of criminality that is spreading across the country. Educational institu-tions, private institutions and public institutions all took part. With lit candles, white crosses, black ribbons and photographs they emphasized the quan-tity of lives that are sacrificed daily.

Analyzing Honduras´ recent past, we note that in the 80s violence was ideological – supporters of the far right in combat against supporters of the far left. In the 90s violence was seen as the revolutionary answer to social and economic problems, globalization and neo-liberalism. As a country we can find other solutions, planning strategies that could produce miracles, such as the miraculous redevelopment of Japan and germany after the war. This could be completed only with the vision and commitment deliv-ered by a certain class of govern-mental and entrepreneurial leaders

with the ability to see this vision. It is dramatic to observe

that the youth of our country is being destroyed. This is a fact reflected by studies by the National Institute of Statistics. We are conceding too much terrain. Criminality is pushing us and consuming our space such that the city no longer is ours. Many sectors of the country take refuge early in their houses. Even the act

of completing a paci-fistic protest could be converted into some-thing dangerous. “There is something worse than the crimi-nality – the silence.”

In the last few years there have been both Nationalist and Liberal govern-

ments (the majority parties in Honduras) who try to blame the increase in criminality on each other. However, neither has played a leading role in confronting it. In fact, the National Party controls the Attorney general of State, the Supreme Court of Justice and has a considerable number of deputies in Congress. In other words, it is all very good to march in order to break the silence and stop the ineptitudes, yet they also have to do something to benefit the country.

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Dear Jesse Jamison in Copan Ruinas,

good question in your letter to HTW in the April 21 issue about what the note that you have is all about. It is called “Unidad de Interecambio Solidario (UDIS). The photo of the bill shows that yours is like a coupon worth 10 Lempiras as one UDI is equiva-lent to one Lempira. But it can only be exchanged in one of the approximately 300 community stores that are part of Red Comal which is headquartered in Siguatepeque. Red Comal stands for Red de Comercialzacion Comunitaria Alternative (Network of Alternative Community

Marketing). It is an economic solidarity network of small scale campesinos who sell their basic grains (mostly beans and corn) at a favorable price to Red Comal and who have established commu-nity stores with basic items such as palm oil, rice, sugar, soap and much more. The campesino is encouraged to take part of his/her payment in UDIS so that Red Comal can buy more basic grains to re-distribute to its stores around the country without resorting to high priced credit. Its a win-win situation. The campesino who accepts partial payment in UDIS can use them in the community store and Red Comal can buy basic grains during harvest from more

campesinos at a better price than the middle men (coyotes) offer.

Red Comal also assists campesinos to increase their income. For example Red Comal packages and markets certified organic brown sugar under the brand name “Ecocomal.” They also market items such as Aloe Vera (sabila) shampoo and soap produced by a women’s’ coopera-tive in La Paz.

For more information on Red Comal and on UDIS visit their web site at www.redcomal.org.hn

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"For sale - full of extras, recently imported and the price is negotiable", are the common words that can be seen on many of the windshields and windows of cars everywhere. In all of Honduras the business has grown. It looks like everybody wants to participate in it, now it’s easy to find various models, not only the traditional Japan ice Toyota or Nissan but alternatives like the American Dodge or Chevy; the economical Korean Kia and Hyundai or even the exotic, exclusive BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volvo or Hummer. Just name it and some body will surely import it.

Some years ago it was an impos-sible dream for the middle class citizen to own a semi new car. The only choices available were the expensive new cars from the few dealers that, due to the market monopolizing, dominated and ruled the market. No credit was available for used cars and the terms and conditions for a deal in a new car were almost unreachable for the majority.

During those days the importa-

tion taxes applied by the govern-ment where high, averaging more than half of the price of the car. Not many could travel to United States buy a used car there and then drive it through the dangerous roads of Mexico and guatemala, paying an oversized amount of money for importation taxes in Honduras. That was the only way to import a car at the time. The locals had to consume the only product that market could offer, if they could not

buy a new car, then they could buy a nice used and expensive Japan ice one. Seat belts where considered as extras and the airbags concept was inexistent.

Ricardo Maduros´ presidential administration introduced a tax reduction law regarding vehicles imports, dramatically lowering the fees, but also restricting the age allowance of imported cars - no more than six years. He also

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As Congress engages in legisla-tive loitering, widespread concern and outright resistance to the Zelaya administration’s newly packaged Telecommunications bill has proliferated in the private sector. The telecom regulation void has lead to multiple private and public accusations of misconduct and intimidation by Hondutel, the state controlled Telephone Company, which is accused of trying to hold on to its monopoly status at all costs.

Several organized independent groups of telecommunication tech-nocrats have presented detailed reports deconstructing the current proposed law, finding a common consensus that the legislation is flawed, badly constructed and worded, and has left Hondutel with a free, unmeasured hand. A private telecommunications expert explains how Hondutel has tried to muscle out the competition that offers international calling services, “As a byproduct of the failure to approve [the new Telecommunications Bill], which will define the new legal framework, there have been situ-ations were Hondutel, defending its supposed exclusivity rights to the international calls market, has persisted in conjunction with the Federal Prosecutors Ministry (Ministerio Publico) to suspend the right to offer these services to private firms they consider as illegal. Legally it is the respon-sibility of the Honduran Federal Communications Commission (Conatel) and the Federal Prosecutors Ministry to conduct these types of investigations and actions, not Hondutel. Hondutel, irrespective of holding any clear legal position, has taken justice into its own hands.”

Opposition for the telecom

legislation is fierce among the busi-ness community, fearing that the measure gives too many vague powers to the state and might stifle an open market system. It has been attacked as vague, badly worded, anti-open market, and even riddled with grammatical mistakes. The bill reads that the execu-tive government should create, “Public institutional infrastructure responsible for the formulation, execution and control of policy in the sector…like surveillance and intervention.” Former officials from prior administrations point out that the changes made to the telecom resolution may entrench the state phone company’s cartel like domi-nation of the market, “This change will create confusion on the role the state plays as regulator and as provider of services; Hondutel must accept its new role as just one more, equal, operator that provides services. The modification of the law is unacceptable.” There is much ambiguity in the law’s language and it does not specify that Hondutel is just another operator; the issue of state monopolies and market exclusivity appears to be ratified

by their omission in the document’s text.

The piece of legislation under debate pledges that “A public bid hearing can be held with prior solicitation by any interested party…which must be carried out by the maximum timeframe of six months.” Telecommunication experts assert this language exac-erbates bureaucratic procedure and is repellant to international investors, they suggest that a leaner body with less regulatory blockage should replace the current telecom policy, “Extended proce-dural processes are not justifiable and they tend to introduce barriers towards competition. The time-frame must be reduced to thirty days.”

“Operator Networks will share the use of said network, in compli-ance with existing regulation, and can provide uninterrupted services and commercialize in conformity to the competition system.” It has been noted by many telecom technocrats that the legislation avoids referring to the term ‘Free-Competition’ or ‘Free Market’, it is as if the phrasings have been inten-

tionally suppressed. Critics of the bill see an ideological incompati-bility between the current adminis-tration’s telecommunications policy and that of free competition. In a similar attitude, the juxtaposition of the word ‘Free-Competition’ has been found incompatible, magneti-cally repellant, by the drafters of the proposed document.

A chief complaint among the private sector is that, “There is a suppression of the words ‘Free-Completion’. But the wording should be there as it is the objec-tive of the new law.” They add that by free competition they mean equal standards for market compe-tition.

On the issue of market conflict resolutions critics point out that the bill excludes the mention of commercial operators or investors from its pages, denoting sloppi-ness in its crafting. “Commercial providers are authorized by CONATEL to be subject to the regulations they might emit and is a competent body to resolve any controversy that could affect the market. It is necessary to include the commercial providers into the text.”

As for the issue of the end of Hondutel’s exclusivity of services monopoly, it had supposed to have ended back in 2005, and even with the added pressure of clauses in international treaties, including CAFTA and the free trade agree-ment with Mexico that mandated the end of this telecommunica-tion monopoly, the organization has managed to keep their grip on telecom sectors they do not want to share with private busi-ness. Hondutel’s incompliance has occurred even with an ample legal history, going back to 1995 when the institution was given an exclusivity contract for ten years. This timeline was affirmed and promoted by three different admin-istrations of the two major political

parties. Up until today Hondutel has yet to meet these legal terms.

After the current executive administration withdrew a telecom-munications project under discus-sion in congress, and replaced it hastily with an alternative draft that broke down the previous consensus. The issue has become an explosive gaffe by the President, it has given fuel to the opposition Nationalist party, it has made him appear that he prefers state centralization of markets, and at the moment, he does not seem to have the concurrence necessary to pass the legislation without a private sector uproar.

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provide a better future and finan-cial security for our families.”

However, the benefits that this migration brings to both Honduras and the US make it almost impos-sible to prevent. Honduran ´wetbacks´ include 700 000 of the US working population, providing cheap labor to the construction and services industries. Equally, remit-tances from Honduran migrants to families in Honduras are a central element to the stability of Honduras´ economy. According to the german Development Agency, the average weekly wage of a Honduran in the US is 389 dollars, compared to the average 142 dollars that the same worker would receive monthly in Honduras. Though increasing migration causes Honduras to suffer greater economic dependency on the US, World Bank statistics show that it is helping to bring the country out of poverty.

It is a difficult situation. Morillo´s criticisms accurately display the worst of Honduran migration. Families are split up as parents move to the US in order to send money back to their children. Migrants are abused by officials, gang members, vigilantes and employers as they travel to and within the US. Money sent home to families is often spent on bad food and fashion items rather than invested in small businesses or

education.They are problems illustrated

by the case of Javier, who waits in the rain outside the Center for his cousin. His cousin will be deported from the US having spent 6000 dollars for a meager fifteen days in the US. Like the family of all the deportees, Javier has no idea when his cousin will arrive. So he travels daily from La Ceiba to pick him up, because he knows that if he doesn’t intervene his cousin will try again to reenter the US. Javier’s family, including his cousin’s young wife and one year old son, desperately want the cousin to return home.

Migration and deportation figures keep rising. “Whereas in the past we expected a couple of flights a week, we often receive two or three a day.” Morillo explains. “Each plane contains about 100 to 150 people, the majority of which are male.” These figures are augmented by the three or four buses that arrive at the guatemalan/Honduran border, each filled with returned Honduran migrants. Indeed, the 700 000 Hondurans who allegedly live and work in the states comprise 10% of Honduras´ population.

Those that are deported by air arrive at Toncontín in a white, unmarked plane. Deportees that have committed crimes return handcuffed. Yet the Honduran migrants insist that they are

well treated. “We were given tortillas and frijoles every eight hours” Miguel, fresh from the US, comments. “We were given clean clothes, so we didn’t have to wash our own. And we were shown a movie on the plane.” The movie, ´Con Air´ narrates the story of a plane transporting US convicts. There is evidently a sense of humor among US immigration staff.

Central American migration questions have often been riddled with blame. The millions of dollars invested by the US and Europe in order to develop civil order seems ironic to the US considering that the economies of these countries are bolstered by migrants whose positions in the US are illegal. Equally, Central American citizens feel disgruntled at US economic penetration in their own countries, enriching the US – a country which, through what many see as the US´s racist immigration laws, Hondurans are denied access. Though the issue divides them, both American coun-tries are united by the immigration nightmare and the immigration dream.

This diplomatic problem has been augmented by the rise of gang activity, which has spread through Central America, Mexico and the south of the US as a result of illegal immigration and deportations. Though Morillo insists that only 5% of migrants are involved in gang

activity, immigration networks have facilitated the spread of such violent groups as MS 18, whose involvement in murder and drug trafficking has lead to rocketing murder rates in Honduras and its neighbors.

“I can understand the perspec-tive of both the US authorities and the migrants” Morillo continues. “It makes sense that when Hondurans see the quality of life in the US they want to achieve a similar level for their own families. Yet so too does the US have the right to control its own borders.”

The ´Center of Assistance for Migrants´ welcomes the migrants back to their own country. It provides them with food and water, with beds and with financial assis-

tance so that they can return to their places of origin. Its volunteers encourage the deportees to remain in the country. Yet the Center’s prerogative is to treat the migrants as regular citizens rather than criminals – because for the people who work at the center the pain that this migration causes families, the poverty from which migrants come, the inequalities of US immi-gration, the necessity of the rule of law and the economic advantages of migration to both countries all scream contradictory messages. The migrants are equally as confused as the US and Honduran governments. And as the Catholic sisters who maintain the center state: “Only god can judge.”

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introduced a prorated way of taxes paying in a five year period, that was one of the little letter clause that no one read, they just saw the opportunity of at last bring the car of their dreams.

An avalanche of used cars was one of the immediate results. There were so many of them that they needed cargo ships to import them. The traditional road importation was just a distant memory. Now all of the cars were coming in on boats. Supposedly there should be state control on the kind of damage or license that imported cars have, but in reality cars that have been labelled ´salvage´, ´parts only´ or have ´destruction´ certifi-cates, which have lower tax levels, frequently slip through customs with the complicity of customs agents that use faked bills of sale.

Car security in United States is a big issue, as it should be every-where, but sadly in Honduras the main issue is practical economy. If saving money means broken airbags, collapsed seat belts or front structure damage, it is defi-nitely a possible buy, as long as it represents a good deal. In a words, the greater the damage the bigger the gain.

Specialized dealers in rebuild salvage cars which they obtain from car auctions and insurance company crashed cars lots. Even

police ´seized car´ auctions are part of the business.

At the beginning it was like a state secret. Not many had the information to buy crashed or salvage cars. The few that knew were making lots of money. But now there are shops where anybody can go, and check on computers for thousands of crashed cars photos and with a deposit or initial payment of 200 dollars, make a direct offer on a car. Normally that car can not be driven in a road of the United States. They are named elegantly Éxport Only Cars´ - they are actually rejected because the are not safe for the streets anymore.

Önce I bought a car with blood in the airbags and dashboard¨ says our source, who asks not to be named. Ïn the Auctions they move the cars so fast, that they have no time to clean them¨ explains the source. He explains that even once he saw a car with bullet holes which had a decomposed smell inside. This has become normal routine in the used car business.

For example after Hurricane Katrina three states of the south east in United States had thousands of what they called Katrina Cars. After the hurri-cane hit Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, most of the cars that were written off and paid for by

the insurance companies were sold several months as they were. It was easy to find cars with electrical failures which had not suffered structural damage but be cause of corrosion by salt water electrical functions where affected Ï wanted to buy a 2004 Toyota Corolla which looked like new. There was no apparent body damage on it, but at the moment of ignition all of the controls on the dashboard jumped. Then I knew that the seller got the car from Katrina¨ says Luis Padilla a Real State Agent who was looking to change his 1996 Hyundai. “It is an industry secret that if you want to sell a car you have to lie about its damage records.” The double standard of the business is that the better traders cover all the defects the best gain they get.

Orlando Fonseca explains the case of a surgeon who expends half of his labour day as a Doctor in the facilities of the Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS) and the other half of the day in his 18 car garage facility, where he has a team of more than 12 mechanics and painters who fix and repair the salvaged cars he imports, normally more than five per week “He is like wholesaler” explains Fonseca “You go there and negotiate with him before fixing the car and then he will repair it in a short time and deliver it like new.”

“It is definitely and with out a doubt an affordable solution to buy an imported car.” There is nothing wrong with the business, as long as the elements participating on it have the morality to sell and deliver a secure and good product”.

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Yeah, wow. All round chaos at Honduras This Week as work force are rushed into slowly searching a new managing editor. Until the week before last Anette Emmanuelson was the woman behind the week. But now, unfor-tunately, she has moved on to a better place…the Swedish embassy, apparently, to sort out their library.

Anette first came to Honduras in 1998. She volun-teered at FUNHDEMU, living in Tegucigalpa and assisting women with small businesses. She then spent four years at gothenburg University, studying Psychology, Spanish and Latin American Studies with her final year in the Netherlands and Denmark. Following this she worked for a number of Swedish media outlets, and in 2005 moved to Panama. From here she wrote a free lance article for the Swedish maga-zine Kom Ut regarding homo-sexuals, bisexuals and trans-sexuals within the country.

And then she returned to Honduras, the red beans too good, to make a repeat article on sexual orientation in Honduras for Kom Ut, and to take on the role of controlling what makes or breaks it into the only English language national paper of Honduras.

Back in February 2006 she “came for an interview, and we said ‘that’s her’,” recalls Andrea, the head administrator here. She got it, and since then she “always gave her best…was very responsible…etc…she’s always funny…they robbed her laptop last year.” She “never complains… ‘Anette, I have to get you another chair’ (says Andrea)… ‘I don’t want another; I can put my feet on it like this’ (says Annette)… Are you hot…no…are you bothered…no…the only thing she would ever ask for help over was batteries.”

“Wow, she’s quite big.” Thought Mario. Our Boss.

Alvaro, her successor, recalls how she “is an absolute perfec-tionist. If she is not content with something she will keep digging and digging and digging until she gets it, I really admire that about her”… brace yourselves Swedish embassy, your library will certainly be alphabetical. “You see she is a slow talker; that is a sign of intel-ligence isn’t it.”

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Marco CaceresSpecial Honduras This Week

May 10-12, 2007

SMART Medical Teams (www.smartteams.org) of Springhill, Kansas will sponsor a surgical mission to Honduras during May 10-12, 2007. The team will include surgeons from the Mayo Clinic, including two plastic surgeons. Procedures will include cleft lip and palate and burn contractures. SMART will partner with the Lions Club of Honduras on this mission. Contact: Teresa Searcy, [email protected]

May 12-18, 2007The New York Honduras

Committee (www.helpinghonduras.com) of Brooklyn, New York will send a medical brigade to Tela (Atlantida) during May 12-18, 2007. The team will perform pediatric plastic surgeries, pediatric general surgeries, ENT (ear, nose and throat) minor surgeries, and evalu-ations for hearing aides. Contact: Ruperto Hemmans, [email protected]

June 23-30, 2007 La Mosquitia send Hope, Inc.

(www.send-hope.org) of Allen, Texas will send a dental mission team to the coast of La Mosquitia

(gracias a Dios) during June 23-30, 2007. Contact: Tom Brian, DDS, [email protected]

July 14-30, 2007 Tela St. John’s Episcopal Church

(www.stjohnsmontgomery.org) in Montgomery, Alabama will send two mission teams to Honduras during July 14-30, 2007. One team will conduct a vacation Bible school (VBS) and do construction work at Holy Spirit (Espiritu Santo) Church in Tela (Atlantida). The other team will hold medical and possibly dental clinics in areas around Tela. This will be the sixth year that St. John’s sends teams to Tela. Contact: Kathryn Daily, [email protected]

July 28-August 5, 2007The Episcopal Diocese of

Washington (www.edow.org) of Washington, DC will be coordi-nating a mission trip to Honduras during July 28 to August 5, 2007. Participants will either stay in one community to work on an existing project or visit several Honduran congregations to assess potential opportunities for a future relation-ship. Ongoing projects include school or clinic construction, refor-estation, environmental educa-tion, a basic grains cooperative, and women’s crafts. Tasks range from hard physical labor to giving elementary students some basic

notions of English. Contact: Dick Marks, [email protected]

August 17-25, 2007 / La MosquitiaSend Hope, Inc. (www.send-

hope.org) of Allen, Texas will send a dental mission team to the coast of La Mosquitia (gracias a Dios) during August 17-25, 2007. Contact: Tom Brian, DDS, [email protected]

October 5-14, 2007 / La MosquitiaSend Hope, Inc. (www.send-

hope.org) of Allen, Texas will send a dental mission team to the coast of La Mosquitia (gracias a Dios) during October 5-14, 2007. Contact: Tom Brian, DDS, [email protected]

October 11-15, 2007 / CholutecaSMART Medical Teams (www.

smartteams.org) of Springhill, Kansas will sponsor a surgical mission to Choluteca (Choluteca) during October 11-15, 2007. Contact: Teresa Searcy, [email protected]

March 2008 / La PazSMART Medical Teams (www.

smartteams.org) of Springhill, Kansas will sponsor a surgical mission to La Paz (La Paz)) in March 2007. Contact: Teresa Searcy,

[email protected]

Missions to Conference


NGO report names Honduran homicide épi-demic´

Nine NGOs declared the level of homi-cides on Thursday as épidemic´ follow-ing the release of statistics that places Honduras´ murder rate at 40.6 per 100 000 people. The announcement confirms Honduras´ place in the notorious Central American triangle – El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras – whose extraordinary levels of violence distinguishes them from their Central American neighbors. According to the report, named the Ćentral America 2005 -2006 from a perspective of human rights´, only in El Salvador is the murder rate higher. El Heraldo

National Party marches against ínsecurity´

National Party members and supporters, including presidential candidate Porfirio Lobo Sosa, took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against growing insecurity and to demand methods of preventing increasing

crime rates. The march, which was accom-panied by the band from the Honduran Institute, moved from the National Stadium to the National Congress. Protestors of all ages and sectors of society wore white and waved Honduran flags. The National Party accuses the government, namely Liberal President Manuel Zelaya of suppressing freedom of the press and failing to control growing gang activity. El Heraldo

Despite legal constraints, Roberto Micheletti begins presidential campaign

Though the Constitution of the Republic of Honduras forbids the president of Congress to run for presidency, Roberto Micheletti, who currently occupies this post, has begun his campaign to replace Manuel Zelaya as president of Honduras. Micheletti insists that the Supreme Court, who will review the legality of Micheletti´s candidacy, should allow him to run for president. “If the court says that I can not run for president then I shall not continue” Micheletti stated. El Heraldo

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ARTS

WOMEN IN THE ARTS - Mujeres en las Artes. One of the strongest artistic movements in Tegucigalpa. Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors work-shops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete sched-ule, log on to www.muaartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015.

RED SHADOW: A THEATRE FESTIVAL. Invites Callejarte. May 10 – 12. Culture Square

WORLD-WIDE FESTIVAL OF POETS IN PARIS. September 19 – 23, 2007. Contact Luis Mendez at [email protected] or visit www.poetasdelmundo.com

AN ELETRONIC NIGHT. Saturday, April 28, 9:00 p.m. Dj “La China” and live music. General entrance: Lps. 50.00. At Klein Bohemia local. 7 Calle, 8 Ave, Barrio El Benque, San Pedro Sula. Visit www.kleinbo-hemia.com LA CIGUEÑA DIJO SI (THE STORK SAYS YES). A comedy play at Teatro Renacimiento in Plaza Millennium in Tegucigalpa. During March and April: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. General entrance: Lps. 80.00

“INSIDE”: ARJONA IN CONCERT. Tuesday May 15th, At Chochi Sosa Stadium, 8:00 p.m. Pre-sale at Marriott Hotel Lobby.

CINEFILIA. Presenting the best of international films and national audio-visual productions. Next to

the new parking lot of Conventions Center of Honduras Maya Hotel. From 10:00 a.m. thru 9:00 p.m. (closed for lunch)

LE PETIT CAFÉ, A CULTURAL PLACE. Saturday, April 28, Pavel Núñez a trova artist, 7:30 p.m for more information, phone: 221-0684 or e-mail to [email protected] in Tegucigalpa. Music, dance, art and excellent cuisine.

XI BIENNIAL OF SCUPTURE AND CERAMICS. The Honduran Institute of Interamerican Culture (IHCI) is inviting to participate. Period for receiving pieces: July 25th thru August 3, 2007, from 9:00 p.m. thru 4:00 p.m.

PAINTING WORKSHOP. For adults and children. Instructor: Mauricio Garay. Fridays from 3:00 p.m. thru 5:00 p.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. thru 12. Tel. 235-4463

COLLECTIVE EXPOSITION FOR WOMEN. Commemorating Mother’s Day, the Honduran Institute of Interamerican Culture (IHCI) invites to participate in this event. For more information, con-tact: [email protected]

SENSE OF HUMOR IS A SERIOUS MATTER. A creative group has decided to create a website approaching our country problems. Visit: www.elmonstruario.com FRENCH ALLIANCE CINEMA CLUB. Contact www.afhonduras.com or phone: 239-6165

CLASSIC MUSIC WITH GREAT MASTERS AT PANAMERICAN RADIO: 95.9 FM. 7:00 p.m.

Mondays - Fridays. Beethoven, Mozart, Ravel, Tchaikovsky.

VOICES AND SONGS OF HONDURAS. “National iden-tity audio”. Saturdays, 9:00 a.m - 10:00 1.m. at H.R.N. (92.9 F.M.) ECOLOGICAL ADVENTURES IN HONDURAS. Children aimed by adults. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m at H.R.N. (92.9 F.M.)

“WE WANT TO BE LISTENED”, A RADIO PROGRAM. At 88.7 FM from 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. from Monday thru Friday. Contact [email protected]

EL PARNASO. Visit www.elpar-nasohn.triplod.com , you will find all kind of artistic expressions

T E R C O C U LT U R A L PRODUCTIONS. Contact them; they always have info on cultural activities. E-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.kar-lalara.com

PROYECTO GRITON ACTIVITIES. Visit www.proyectogriton.com and focus on KUPIAKUMI, you’ll find the daily logbook of the activi-ties of this cultural group.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES- Cafe Paradiso (downtown) is always per-forming cultural activities. Contact [email protected]

INFORMATION ABOUT CULTURAL ACTIVITIES- Contact [email protected]

INFORMATION ABOUT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ACTIVITIES. Contact 235-4019

N AT I O N A L L I B R A RY INSTALLATIONS FOR EVENTS- These installations are appropri-ate for book presentations, exposi-tions, conferences and any other cultural events.

VISIT AN EXCELLENT WEB SITE- The Association Women in the Arts, Aid Center and Visual Arts is invit-ing you to visit the web site: www.instala.hn. You will find information on different art activities.

MUSIC & DANCE

LIVE MUSIC AT ARTESANOS. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 p.m. Colonia Palmira, in front of Casa Vieja in Tegucigalpa

SEASON 2007 OF THE CAMERA ORCHESTRA IN SAN PEDRO SULA. May 23 thru 24. Santuoro, Pontelo; Akutagawa, Tryptyque; Bartok, Divertimento for cords.

DJS AT ELECTRONIC MUSICAL EVENT. Kammy from Rio de Janeiro, Melissa O from Costa Rica and Balto from Honduras. Engineering National Coliseum in Tegucigalpa, Saturday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. General entrance: Lps. 100.00

V INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE Saturday, April 28, 2:00 p.m. “Free Dancing School” from Honduras, “Latin Essence” from Costa Rica, the “National Dancing School” from Honduras will be at Manuel Bonilla Theatre in Tegucigalpa. At 7:00 p.m. closing acts with the performance of the Garifuna Ballet. This event is spon-sored by the Spanish Embassy and Oxfam International.

PUTUMAYO PRESENTS ¨DANCE¨” A LATIN DANCE PARTY. Cd´s for sale at Restaurants, Hotels. Some profits will be donated to the United for Colombia Organization.

LIVE MUSIC, 60/70’s- Restaurants Pa-pa Chacalín at Blvd. Morazán. For more information contact [email protected]

ENJOY AT HONDURAS MAYA HOTEL. Thursdays and Fridays enjoy the “Catrachas and Mexican” nights. On Saturdays and Sundays you can enjoy your beer around the pool.

SABOR CUBANO- Come and enjoy the best Latin Rhythms: Salsa, Merengue, and Rumba. Every Friday at Restaurant-Bar: “Sabor Cubano” Learn how to dance with the best dancers in town and enjoy the original “Mojito Cubano”! Colonia Palmira, No. 1933, half a block from Taco Taco. For more information call: 235-9947.

EXCELLENT LIVE MUSIC-Fridays and Saturdays at Restaurant El Corral, Col. Alameda. Meats are their specialty.

EXCELLENT MUSIC FROM 60´S AND 70´S. At “Memories” in Plaza Millennium. From Wednesdays thru Saturdays from 7:00 p.m

MARRIOTT HOTEL ACTIVITIES. Every Thursday you can enjoy live music with the artist Hector Casas, from 8:00 p.m. thru 11:00 p.m. Happy hour from 5:00 p.m. thru 8:00 p.m. 2X1 Miller bear, frozen Margaritas and tequila Jimador.


T O U R I S M

Erika Corleto Special Honduras This Week

Feel like soaking up the sun but your back is not up to the seven hour drive to Tela? Then I have a quick getaway for you. Just one hundred and thirty six kilometers south of Tegucigalpa you can drop off your car at the Coyolito Pier (. There, parking costs around 40 lempiras a day) and then head. The real fun begins once you try to cross to the Island of Amapala. You have a variety of “pangas” or small motor boats to choose from. The ride to the island is relatively safe; however there are some boats that offer life jackets. Another tip: cover your photography equipment in a plastic bag to protect it from occasional splashing. Shared water taxis are normally 25 lempiras per person

Even though a visit trip to this extinct volcano can be a day trip excursion, once in the island, there are a variety of 3 or 4 rustic hotels and cabins to choose from, it all depends on your taste and budget. Playa Negra has a nice beach, air conditioning, restaurant, swim-ming pool and even rents Kayaks. gualora Cabins is a family owned place with 8 comfortable cabins, food service, air conditioning and

a small swimming pool. There are 3 alternatives to tour the island; by boat, by foot or in a pick up taxi. The last option can cost you around 150 to 300 Lempiras. A well built brick (Habra palabra en ingles para adoquin?) road that turns around the island provides the visitors with a 360 degree view of Amapala and its surrounding Pacific Ocean.

The local population lives mostly from fishing, so savoring a good fried fish with “tostones”(mashed plantains) or garlic shrimp and/ or lobster is mandatory. Los Veleros and its neighboring “champas” are literary on the beach and have a nice view of the illuminated main-land at night. Skip dessert and go back to the hotel for a impressive star gazing. Shooting stars are commonly reported in this area.

. Joining forces with nature’s charms is the cultural heritage. A colonial plaza, European influence homes and the ruins of a formerly thriving town are undergoing some renovation. Although once a prosperous port, today Amapala´s only hope for growth and develop-ment is tourism. Those who have witnessed its enchanting sunsets will agree that it does not get any prettier than that. The potential is definitely there.

Playa Negra for the WeekendErika Corleto/ Special for Honduras This Week

Magnificent view of Isla del Tigre.


A MESSAGE FROM THOSE IN THE TRENCHES Two members of the Roatan police department representing many

others they claim, asked us to run the following. This because it seems the new rule about Bay Islanders not carrying even licensed weapons anymore will only un-arm the honest upstanding citizens but will not affect the criminals in the least.

An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. A gun in the hand is better than a policeman on the phone. gun control is not about guns; it’s about control. If guns cause crime, then pencils because misspelled words. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms. If you don’t know your rights you don’t have any. Those who trade liberty for security have neither. 64,999,987 firearms owners in America killed no one yesterday. You don’t shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive. Criminals love gun control -- it makes their jobs safer. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.

The incident at Virginia University did not change their minds about running the above. Isolated incident.

COULD AN ENTIRE YEAR HAVE PASSED ALREADY It seems we just wrote about a birthday party for M. John Edwards

and yet another occurred. Once again the beautiful Parrot tree Plantation was the setting for a friend’s only surprise party for Mr. John. We’re pretty sure Mrs. Suyapa Edwards was behind it because everything was well planned and exciting including live music that set everyone dancing just before and again right after a great turkey dinner which was served buffet style. Everyone enjoyed it so much they asked John if he wouldn’t mind celebrating a birthday twice a year.

TWO NOT JUST ONE After waiting for hundreds and thousands of years, Roatan is sched-

uled for not just one but for two great golf courses. One going at Never Stain Bight the site of the failed Mystic Harbor project, the second a Pete gye world class 18 hole champion golf course. It will be just east of Crawfish Rock.

New earth moving equipment has been ordered just to serve one of these projects so they must be serious.

CAYO OCHOE CONNECTS The last bit of roadway connecting Cayo Ocho to the main road was

poured Saturday without too much damage to traffic control. Big cement trucks were in and out blocking the roadway but things kept moving. As it happened Front Street in Coxen Hole was blocked as well to allow foot traffic and parade people to use the area. Street vendors were every-where cooking up delicious pork, chicken and beef and music was heard up and down the financial district.

A BIT OF OWN HORN TOOTING The e-mail, phone calls and personal face-to-face statements this past

week complimenting HONDURAS THIS WEEK on their fair and open reporting of the Honduras news was just slightly under overwhelming. It is always nice to hear the readers are actually reading our work and not just using our periodical to line the bottom of their parrot cages. Thank you readers.

A ROYAL ROYAL CARIBBEAN AWARD Aboard the magnificent Royal Caribbean Princess docked in Coxen

Hole, the entire ship’s staff awarded Mr. Marco gallindo and his son Marco Junior with both the top award for tour services and the smallest award for tour services. How is that you ask? Between gumbo Limbo Park, Tabiano Beach and the canopy rides, A.K.R. snorkeling and SCUBA excursions, the gallindo family scooped the honors.

It was as if Mr. Marco paid the Royal Caribbean people a fortune to bestow these honors on him and his staff but obviously they earned them. The ships tour personnel told HTW they have no other tour service anywhere in the world that does a better job than this family does. Prompt on time pick-ups, safe and clean facilities, a wonderful guest experience every time and the ability to juggle the schedules to accom-modate last minute participants or to fill gaps in the schedules.

This family along with the A.K.R. people has done more for the tourist industry on Roatan than any other was the word of the Captain. They wish they had the gallindo family in every port.

T O U R I S M

Santos, the guy who organizes the layout, remembers her coming to the office for many interviews, months before she got the job at the paper. “I never thought she was going to be working here…then she started, and I had to learn a new way, her way, of working. After three months I was ready. The difference was that with other guys, their way of working was to give each piece one by one. Anette, on the other hand, gives it all at once. At first it was hard, but we got to work well together and now I won’t go back.”

“We were always sending the paper to print at the last minute, and often found out, only just in time, that we hadn’t changed any of the dates, or even some of the headings! from the previous week. One time I was out, so she went directly to Marvin at El Heraldo, (a

major newspaper in Tegucigalpa) and he was so slow that she just couldn’t handle it.”

“We were even assaulted together once; by these two little guys…they took her lap top. Then we walked and didn’t say a word, even when we parted we were silent,” laughs Santos.

“She was always very nice to me,” says Don Samuel; the guard/driver at the newspaper. “Whenever we went out she was always talking, she was always friendly…I was always asking about the place where she came from, and Europe, and she always answered that for a Honduran to go to Sweden it would be difficult to learn Swedish.”

“When I came she was supportive, and patient,” says Louisa, a volunteer at the paper. “It was funny walking through

Comayaguela with her, and watching the people’s reactions to her. She looks like a super model, incredibly tall, incredibly blond and incredibly thin…it is as if Claudia Schiffer walked down your street.” “In a country full of pigeons,” adds Alvaro.

Anette, good luck and take care. It has been a pleasure to get to know you, and your presence will be much missed at the paper. We hope that you find success in future endeavors, and that the Swedish embassy feed you enough schnapps and sardines that you are able to make a full recovery from baleadas and tortillas. Con cariño; Alvaro, Santos, Louisa, Andrea, Alex, Mario, Doña Maria, Angela, Don Samuel, Stanley, Doña Rosibel, geovany, Nadia, Irwing, Ernesto, Bruce and Howard and anyone else we forgot.

PROFILE: Good luck Anettecon’t from page 3

Pedro grave de PeraltaHonduras This Week

Why are there are still people in this world who insist in making us believe that there is no truth to the honest account of Jesus´ life, and who sin by trying to undermine it? This is the case with the ridiculous ´history´ that the famous movie director James Cameron pretends to report, assisted by a Jewish

journalist. They both want to bring doubt to basic Christian believes.

With the presentation of this documental video called “The Lost Tomb of Jesus” they show the discovery of a grave that suppos-edly contains the remains of Jesus Christ, Mary his mother, Jesus´ so called son Jonas, and Marianne or Mary Magdalene.

The involved archaeologist want to demonstrate with the discovery that the celibate life and resur-

rection of Jesus’ are basically a religious theory, and that we have to accept that god´s own son was a simple and common human being, with wife, son and a weak attitude in front of carnal temptation.

It appears that Cameron’s documentary, including his inten-tions to discredit Jesus, sink like the Titanic, whose movie he also produced. Maybe it is because he does not find good scripts for movies any more, like the one that made him a celebrity. Now he wants to raise controversy, using the same tactics that made Dan Brown famous, with his Da Vinci Code. Poor man - lack of beliefs.

The document starts with the fact that in 1980 they found in Talpiot, Jerusalem, a tomb which upon excavation revealed various stone deposits with human remains inside. Each of them had names…Jesus son of Joseph, Mary, and Jonas son of Jesus.

The remains belonged to corpses that date from the begin-ning of the first century, and as is already known the names where pretty common those days. However, recently experts in the subject began to analyze the find in details, bearing in mind that there have been many other men named Jesus with a father named Joseph and a mother named Mary.

Part of the document also specu-lates about the name Marianne, which could be Mary Magdalene. They conclude that her presence in the grave indicates that she had to be married. This controversial subject, already broached by other people, suggests that she was Jesus´ wife.

Shame on a channel that calls itself ´educational´ or ´family orien-tated´ like Discovery Channel. This program is used only to promote sensationalism. It shows, if anything, the real value of money.

´The Lost Tomb of Jesus´ can be seen on the Discovery Channel on Sunday 29th April


B U S I N E S S

"Days are numbered" for Incafé

Honduran newspaper El Heraldo has declared that the days are numbered for the national cof-fee reserve, managed by the Honduran Coffee Institute (Incafé). Coffee producers are pro-testing against the nine dollars per quintal (coffee measurement) that the institute levies, supposedly in order to fund projects that will help producers, such as the construction of roads. However, producers claim that they see no benefit from the money and that projects completed only help 20 000 of the 100 000 producers whose money is being invested. El Heraldo

International Monetary Fund delivers positive prog-nostic

A three day inquest into Honduras´ public finances by the International Monetary Fund concluded on Thursday with praise for the good macroeconomic indicate the country achieved in 2006 and the beginning of 2007. However, the organization also recommended that the

government take advantage of the situation to strengthen the political economy and to improve the investment climate. Minister of Finance, Rebeca Santos, was pleased with the reports´ conclusion and declared herself in agreement with the International Monetary Fund’s recommendations for Honduras´ finan-cial future. El Heraldo

National Commission of Telecommunications pre-pares for cell phone band auction

The president of the National Commission of Telecommunications Rassel Tomé has declared that everything is ready for the auction of a fourth cell phone band. The civil servant explained that the addition of an eight digit to mobile phone numbers has enabled there to be a third and a fourth mobile services opera-tor. The third operator will be the Honduran Telecommunications Company (Hondutel). At the moment mobile telecommunications in Honduras is dominated by companies Tigo and Claro who together operate some two million active lines. El Heraldo

BUSINESSWEEK IN REVIEW

Saturday, April 28 , 2007 HONDURAS THIS WEEK YOUR CENTRAL AMERICAN WEEKLY REVIEW

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Apartment For RentFor an executive located in Col. Florencia del Norte, private security, garage. Hot water, telephone line, furnished or unfur-nished. Electricity, water and private security included in price. Price $350.00/month.

Office For RentLocated in Florencia del Norte, private security, area: 50 mts. 2, bathroom, tele-phone line, parking space, Price $350.00

If you are interested please contact:Mr. Ochoa Phones: (504) 3358-5432,

232-4594, or e-mail: [email protected]

Guest Rooms & Apartments

For both short and extended stays at affordable prices. All of our rooms incluide air conditioning, wireless internet, cable television, direct dial-telephones, daily maid service. Large family room and full service kitchen 24-7 security. Please see our website to fully appreciate our establishment at www.humuyainn.com American owned and managed. Information

(504) 239-8962, 235-7276, 239-2206, 235-7275 Fax: 239-5099 or

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San Pedro Sula For RentTwo bedrooms , clean, secure, convenient location. Lps. 3,500. Contact: 984-3217 or send mail to : Chieko Cano, P.O.Box 5, Siguatepeque, Honduras.

For SaleCopan 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, tele-phone access, street access, located on road to Macaw Mtn Tropical Bird Park, 5 minutes to center of village,

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* Available in La Ceiba, Utila and Copan Ruinas.

* Transfer Credits available from US Universities. Call: 440-1707E-mail: [email protected]

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Alcoholics Anonymous RoatanFor meeting schedules and times,

call 445-1334, 9967-0934, 9991-3215.

General Contractor AvailableFlorida Certified General Contractor recently relocated to Tegucigalpa. Over thirty years of experience in commer-cial, institutional, industrial (heavy), underground, marine and high end residential construction. Expertise in administrative and field management. Also available to oversee and inspect the construction of your new office or home.

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• Lake Yojoa, 100 acres, canal with access to the Lake, plane. Price$8,000 per acre.• Property near the Lake and Peñas Blancas, 123 acres to grow coffee, cacao and others. Price: $1,600 per acre.• I front of Lake Yojoa, spectacular view, 940 mts2. Price $250,000/350 mts. $8,000.• TELA 175 acres , with 6500 feet of Caribbean beach front. Price: $17,000 per acre.• ZAMBRANO, terrains from 1,500 mts2, natural environment, private, stoned, water, electricity, 30 minutes from the city. $7.00 per mt2.• CHOLOMA near San Pedro Sula and Puerto Cortes, beautiful property, water, perfect for Agro projects. 350 acres. Price $8,500 per acre.

GUANAJA, 190 acres, beach front.More information and photos

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F O R S A L E

For SaleSiguatepeque, Spring like all year, two places on 2+ acres each, both with a large house and small house for employee, fruit trees. water, electric, all weather road just off major hwy. short distances from town. $65,000 each If interested contact:

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For Rent

Main Street, Colonia Palmira, #2036 ½ block from United Nations Building and La Salsa Restaurant :

• Perfect for Office with more than 10 Units

• Meeting/Board Room • Air Conditioning

• Electric Generator • Available Computer Network

• 3 Phone Lines • Water Cistern • Lush Gardens

• Social/Break room Areas • 4 Car Garage

• 3 ½ Restrooms

Information: Tel. 232-6263,

Sr. Enrique Moncada

Apartment For RentGood Location in Col. La Reforma, close to the US Embassy. Apartment has two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, din-ing room, kitchen, storage room, service bedroom (bathroom included), interior patio, telephone line Price: $375.00 If you are interested please contact:

[email protected] call Tel: (504) 236-5526 at night.

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Restaurant/Bar For saleFor 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: [email protected]

For Rent2 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.

FOR SALELots from $20-$30 thousand dollars. Beach front, located in the tourist community of Balfate, 40 minutes from La Ceiba.• 1 lot of 3000 meters in Rio María,with country house, 20 meters from the beach. Price: $60,000.00• 2 lots in Rio María, for $35,000.00 each one, 20 meters from the beach. • 2 acres, three beachfront houses in La Ceiba, Price: $165,000.00 • Beachfront house in El Porvenir, 10 min. from la Ceiba, price $75,000.00, furnished.• 1 lot of 66 feet, beachfront x 180 feet long, price $160,000.00. Located in El Porvenir, 10 min. from La Ceiba.• Property of 25 meters, beachfront x 50 meters long, house of three bedrooms in La Encenada, Tela. Price $135,000.00.• 51 acres in Rio Maria beautiful view of the ocean, price: $120,000.00 • 57 acres in Armenia, at the back of El Goloson Airport. Mahogany cultivated oranges, lichas and many fruit tress. Price: $125,000.00• 79 acres in Sambo Creek, spectacular view of the beach, natural swimming pools, light, water and house. Price: $280,000.00• Callo, located in Dixon Cove, between Coxen Hole and French Harbor Roatan, Bay Islands, with an extension of 12 acres.• 3 acres with access to the beach in Calabash Bigth, Roatan, Bay Islands. Price $50,000 each acre.• 20 acres of beachfront in Crawfish Rock, Roatan, Bay Islands. Price $60,000.00 per acre.• Lots in El Porvenir, beachfront. Big Properties of beach or mountain in Tela, La Ceiba, Balfate, Colon, Trujillo. and properties for palm growing..

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For SaleTired of warm weather? Beautiful prop-erty for sale. 3 bedrm, livingrm/kitchen house in 1000 square feet. It has a creek and approximately 300 trees. 2 ½ Km from a nationally declared historic town of Ojojona. 34 Km from the capital, Tegucigalpa. [email protected], Central

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American man learning to speak Spanish is seeking Spanish*speaking Hondureñas to correspond with by mail. I’m 45; I’m an artist, musician and lover of mountains and trees. Please send me a letter and I will write back soon. Jeff Hacking W.S.R. No. 9971742, P.O.Box 777, Monroe, WA 98272 USA________________________

Hombre Americano aprendiendo a hablar español, en busca de Hondureñas para intercambiar correspondencia. Tengo 45 años de edad, soy un artista, músico y me encantan as montañas y árboles. Por favor envíame una carta y les escribiré rápidamente. Mi dirección es: Jeff Hacking W.S.R. No. 9971742, P.O.Box 777, Monroe WA, 98272 USA.

In Search of Bilingual TeachersTeachers 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: [email protected] or call:

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O T H E R S

Help Wanted Experience license real estate agent, call dreams of paradise real estate and devel-opment.

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or (504) 445-4332or e-mail: [email protected], ask for

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HELP WAnTED: CONCIERGE/SALES AGENT for new home development at Pico Bonito Lodge, La Ceiba, Honduras. Must speak excellent English and have proven sales experi-ence. Salary + commission. Please send resume to [email protected] and reference Honduras Week Job AD please.

Beautiful House for Sale in the Best Town of TegucigalpaLocated in Col. Lomas del Guijarro, excellent location. Six bedrooms, studio, living room dining room, big kitchen, terrace, garage for four cars, one apartment with living room, kitchen, dining room, ceramic floors in the entire house, it has everything you want!!! Perfect for a bed and breakfast or any business. If you are interested contact me to:

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EXTRAORDInARY Land acquisition opportunity on the leeward side of the highly desirable eastern end of Roatan. ±70 acres of exceptional white sand beach and roll-ing hills with protected harbour. ±400 meters of waterfront. Idea for mixed-use resort, marina, condo-hotel and residential development. Principals only.

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Terrain Located in El Hatillo 2.3 Km. ahead of Pinares School, 5,000 V2, completely square and plain. Beautiful view of Tegucigalpa. US $12.00 V2, If you are interested please call us at:

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Feed The Children, Inc., an interna-tional Christian relief & development organization is seeking a Country Director for our operation in Honduras. This position is responsible for profes-sional leadership of country programs & developing & implementing a national strategy based on the needs of children in Honduras. He/She will actively iden-tify new programming opportunities & establish & maintain contact with donor agencies in Honduras & abroad. This person will also be responsible for development of annual operating budgets, facilitating audits & follow-ing up on audit comments & recom-mendations, supervising the financial controller, ensuring adequate checks & balances are established & maintained, & overseeing management of grants. In addition, responsibilities will include all human resource management including establishment of system for regular staff evaluations, job descrip-tions, & performance standards, as well as compliance with local staff poli-cies & local labor laws. Requirements: University degree (masters preferred) in International Relations, International Management or relevant field; fluent in Spanish & English; minimum of 8 years of overseas experience, ideally in Latin America, preferably in the areas of work with street children, food dis-tribution , feeding centers, construc-tion, HIV/Aids & relief & development; Minimum 5 years overseas program management experience; Experience in working with & coordinating UN, EU, US international & national NGOs, & governmental agencies; strong organi-zational, interpersonal & communica-tion skills; Must be able to work inde-pendently while being a strong team player; must have the ability & interest to identify & work with a multi-ethnic team; strong computer skills includ-ing competent in the use of Windows XP, MS programs (Word, Excel), e-mail programs, etc. Send resume, salary history & salary requirement to [email protected].

HONDURAS THIS WEEK, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2007

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