Honduras Weekly

This is how an orange should taste. So if ever you come to Roatán, Honduras, try not to turn your nose up at the ugly oranges. Give one a try. You will be pleasantly surprised.

By Genny Ross-Barons
I've always enjoyed fresh fruits and vegetables. So weekly, at the grocery store when I lived in Canada, I chose the ones without blemishes or bruises. Heaven forbid anything had a mouldy spot. Those items belonged on the day old shelf. Or better yet, throw them away. I’d buy the pre-bagged mini carrots. I’d compare the pineapples. Not sure how to tell if I had picked a good one, I’d spend an extra dollar for one pre-sliced in a plastic container. And I always selected only the orangest of the oranges --perfect color, perfect dimples, always seedless. (2/17/10)

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Why can’t we live that dream in our own country, without moving far away from our families? Are we scared to invest in our own land? We have so many resources out there waiting for us to develop and take advantage of them, but we do not do it.

By José Reyes Murillo
For many decades, the United States of America has been home to many immigrants from all around the world. Latin American people fall into this category. They go to the Unites States for a reason, to pursue the so-called "American Dream". In their attempt to help their families and achieve a better way of life, many of these people fail to achieve this dream. Some people now ask themselves if this American Dream really exists. The reason for this is that most Latin American immigrants are not treated equally by North Americans who complain about them and the negative consequences that they are seen to bring. Although it is true that immigrants may carry with them some negative consequences, they also have something positive to contribute. (3/3/10)

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Minutes prior to the summit Friday between the presidents of Central America -- including President Porfirio Lobo -- and the Dominican Republic and United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Guatemala City, President Lobo was notified by representatives of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of their formal recognition of his government. According to Mr. Lobo's personal secretary, Reinaldo Sánchez, both the WB and the IMF "recognize that in Honduras there is a legitimate and democratic government elected through a transparent electoral process". The news opens the way for restarting the flow of credit from these institutions to Honduras. Yesterday, the WB also officially reactivated some US$30 million in loans via Honduras' Investment and Development Fund (FIDE) in support of commercial projects, while the IMF unfroze US$164 million in funding for Honduras. (3/6/10) (photo of Hillary Clinton and Porfirio Lobo courtesy Internet)

By Don Pearly

Roatán has a recycled mayor. The Honorable Julio Galindo has returned to the office of Mayor of Roatán and brings with him years of experience in community service, including that of Mayor of Roatán. Never tiring, never stopping, this man is off island, back on island, off again and always taking with him the glad tidings and positive attitude of his beloved Roatán. Every tourist show I've attended, Mr. Galindo has been there ahead of me. I do not think there has been a single program on the island on which Mayor Galindo has not either advised or taken the lead. From pleasant tourist tasks to hard core crime issues, you can always count on the man having an opinion, and he is never hesitant to express himself and jump right in with both hands. (3/6/10)

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