The Perfect ‘Faux’ Police
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With all the new police on the island the crime has not really fallen, but in cases increased.
Roatan’s Beauty, Truth & Wisdom
Off Island Perspective – February & March 2019
With the advent of 3D printing, getting a house built quickly and on the cheap is increasingly possible. ICON, a 3D printer manufacturer, built a 350-square-foot home in 48 hours at a cost of $10,000 with a printer running at only quarter speed. Once the
Roatan Rugby Comes of Age
It’s the first time rugby is being played in Honduras’ history and the sport’s local history started on Roatan.The idea came from Matthew Harper, a South African businessman who has lived on Roatan since 1987.
December & January Happenings
Pineapple Grill hosted the 9th Annual Rotary Club of Roatan's Christmas Gala on December 13. The occasion was to dress up and take out one’s wallet to support some of the islands development projects and 21 student scholarships.
Crypto Roatan
Turtle Grass Marina in Calabash Bight might not have a road, but they are a decade ahead of other places accepting payments in Lempiras, Dollars, by credit card and…
The Mysterious ‘Declarant’
Here on the lovely Roatan we have many gated communities that have common grounds, pools, waterfront, beaches, lagoons, palapas, marinas, docks, and roads.
Adventures of Dampier
One of the most illustrious and capable of all the privateers to visit Roatan was Captain William Dampier. He sailed to the islandin 1679 when he was 28. He had just met John Coxen on a logwood cutting mission in Belize.
SOL Shines in Sandy Bay
SOL steps in where parents can’t or won’t, it’s like a neighborhood hangout place form 1950s America. Sandy Bay, the neighborhood where SOL is based, is a community under enormous stress with many single parents and young mothers trying desperately to keep their families afloat.