Governor's Corners
COVID19 Alerts.
The Governor enlisted the help of the public at large to encourage one another to keep off the beaches and self-police the shorelines against reports of illegal human transports coming from the mainland.
Governor's Corner Update
COVID-19 Updates.
The governor spoke about bipartisan unity during what may be the most severe health crisis to hit our island in a long while. Its not uncommon for the governor to be thanked during his Facebook Live streams.
Governor's Corner.
COVID-19 Alerts.
We’ve added a COVID-19 section to its website to help share translated information. More specifically, the new section includes emergency phone numbers, chat links which aim to connect travelers with all major airlines, and translations to official documents being put out by local authorities.
State of Emergency
New Curfew
Starting today at 6:00 in the afternoon ABSOLUTE CURFEW THROUGHOUT THE NATIONAL TERRITORY within the framework of the NATIONAL SANITARY EMERGENCY AND RED ALERT FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID19).
Cargo Ship Restrictions
Cargo Ships
The Municipalities of Roatán, Utila, Guanaja and Santos Guardiola, informs the general population the conditions for the cargo boats to operate:
Curfew (Toque de Queda)
Curfew Guidelines
The department of the Bay Islands is under a curfew, so we ask the citizens of all four municipalities that make up the Insular Department to stay at home.
CM Airlines Travel Notice
Temporary Flight Suspension
As a responsible company, commercial exceptions have been enabled for all our passengers to make their corresponding changes. Tickets issued until March 16, 2020, with a travel date between March 15, 2020, until April 15, 2020.
Municipal Ordinance
COVID-19
The Honorable Municipal Corporation of Roatán, Bay Islands in use of the powers and faculties that the Municipalities Law allows, DISCLOSES:
Prevention Efforts
Preventive Measures
The Government of the Republic, in the Council of Ministers, approved the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country, which will come into effect as of this Friday, March 13, 2020
Roatan Cruise Port
Roatan Bay Island Cruise Port.
PORT OF ROATAN is one of two major ports of calls in Roatan Honduras. The port sits on approx. 6.5 acres and can accommodate up to three ships at one time. Port of Roatan is managed by Royal Caribbean and ITM Group as partners under a subsidiary.
Overcoming Culture Shock
Tips for overcoming culture shock.
Culture Shock is experienced by virtually every expat. But how it manifests itself is different from one individual to another. This is particularly useful, because sooner or later, the decision to relocate to a new country may be undermined by doubt. So know this, questioning your decision to relocate is perfectly normal.
Blockchain Real Estate on Roatan
Investment Outlook.
Internet adoption moved slowly, especially in third world areas like Roatan because the infrastructure did not exist and it had to be built. We believe Blockchain technology will be developed, deployed, and adopted at much faster rates than the early rate of adoption by the internet.
Road System Design & Renditions
Jerry Hynds Furthers Roadway Improvements.
The municipality of Roatán, with the aid of the infrastructure department, shared renditions of the new road network system they intend to implement on the main road currently being built.
Public or Private Bureau?
Why a Private Bureau?
The Roatan Tourism Bureau ™ (RTB) is a private, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), which aims to encourage and promote the vitality & growth of Roatan's tourism industry. Promoting Roatan, as a premier travel island destination (both domestically & internationally) is at the center of the Bureau's principal focus.
Port of Roatan Expansion (Video)
Port of Roatan Master Plan.
The Port of Roatan has revealed a new Master Plan which will include many exciting amenities for our visiting travelers. In 2018, a cruise ship ran aground damaging a portion of the existing port. A few weeks after the incident, a new Master Plan was announced.
WestJet adds Roatan, Honduras
WestJet adds Roatan as a Caribbean destination.
WestJet will service the route with its Boeing 737 aircraft. The flights will offer an Economy and a Premium cabin to its passengers. In addition, flights will be optimized and timed with connectivity to WestJets Toronto hub.
Kaveh Lahijani Arrested
Money Laundering Charges Lead to Kaveh Lahijani arrest.
National Police arrests two citizens in possession of $ 130,000.00, among the suspects, is a citizen originally from Iran and a Honduran. Through investigative and intelligent police work in the sector of Pristine Bay, French Harbor, the National Police arrested two suspects for the crime of money laundering.
Celebrating Los “Garifuna.”
Garifuna Settlement Day.
The Annual Festival is not one to miss. It is full of festivities, dancing, and singing of old chants and songs in their native Garifuna language. There are several small performances throughout the day, but the main event is a march, along with the bay on foot and on a boat that ultimately ends in Punta Gorda.
Sait Helene Electrification Project (Update)
Update from RECO on St. Helene.
New advances are presented in the distribution project in the Diamond Rock area. Once this stage is completed, it will begin with the installation of submarine wiring that will provide, for the first time, electric power to the island of Santa Elena.
New Landfill Deal.
Mayor secures a new land deal for the dumpster.
As a consequence of our growth, the island of Roatan has had difficulties with its landfills and with the disposal of its waste. This is due in large part to the limited amount of land available for landfills. In recent months, we saw the perpetual burning of our landfill and the inability of local officials to put out the flames.
