Is Banking ‘safe’ in Honduras and on the Island?

Larry SchlesserIsland News

I am often asked about the safety of banking in Honduras. Below is a quote from the ‘Sovereign Society’. If you are not familiar with them you may wish to ‘Google’ them. They basically are a financial newsletter that has no politics involved. No borders, no countries, just about the money and investment. Many of the leading international (non-U.S.) banks …

U.S. and Honduras – New Security cooperation

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In the past five years +/- things have not gone very smoothly at times it seems with the U.S. and Honduras and that seems to be changing. That said the U.S. maintains the largest military base in Central and South America here on the mainland. The base is called ‘Soto Cano’. There seems to be a better relationship now with …

The Rotary Club of Roatan Golf Tournement

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The Rotary Club of Roatan and the organizing committee of the 4th Annual Rotary Golf Tournament are inviting leading companies and community leaders to support, sponsor and participate in our Fundraising Event. The Rotary Golf Tournament 2014 will be held at The Black Pearl Golf Course, at Pristine Bay Resort, located in French Harbour, Roatan, Bay Islands, on Saturday, April …

‘Roatan Treasure’ – (The islands version of American Idol’)

Larry SchlesserIsland News

Starting at 5:30 pm at ‘Jack’s Harbor View Grill’ February 18th and happening weekly thru April 19th Roatan will have it’s version of television show ‘American Idol’, finding the local talent in the search for the ‘Roatan Treasure’. There will be weekly Prize Drawings. This is being held in conjunction with ‘CATTLEYA’ School helping children with Special Needs. Call 3253-9732 …

Shopping #3 – Mega Plaza

Larry SchlesserIsland News

The largest shopping center on the island is called ‘Mega Plaza’, located in French Harbor. This a fairly sizable horseshoe shaped plaza that has many of your shopping needs or wants. Four of the banks have locations there and, although you would not recognize store names, there several clothing stores, ladies shops for purses and accessories. Both of the Cell …