A rapidly spreading investment scheme operating under the names BG Wealth Sharing  and DSJ Exchange (DSJEX)  has begun gaining traction in the Bay Islands, particularly on the island of Utila, where residents report increasing recruitment activity and growing participation. The scheme, which has circulated internationally through social media and private messaging platforms, is now being promoted locally through word of mouth, WhatsApp groups, and video content shared among r

El emprendedor isleño Jose Lezama, Co-fundador de Roatán Exclusive, ha sido seleccionado como Finalista del Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship 2026, un reconocido programa del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. que reúne a emprendedores emergentes de todo el hemisferio occidental. El programa seleccionó a aproximadamente 250 participantes de entre más de 1,600 aplicantes provenientes de 37 países, quienes integrarán una cohorte internacional de líderes e

A local author from the Bay Islands is sharing her creativity with readers around the world through a series of newly published books. Mrs. Kimberly Gardner-Raymond has released several creative journals and activity books now available on Amazon. Her publications focus on encouraging reflection, creativity, and personal expression through guided journaling and artistic activities. Unlike traditional storybooks, Gardner-Raymond’s journals are designed to invite readers to wri

El gobierno de Taiwán expresó este miércoles su disposición de continuar fortaleciendo los vínculos bilaterales con Honduras, asegurando que lo hará bajo un enfoque práctico y sin imponer condiciones previas. A través de su portavoz, Hsiao Kuang-wei, la cancillería taiwanesa informó que han tomado nota de recientes declaraciones emitidas por autoridades hondureñas. El funcionario señaló que el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores mantendrá una postura abierta, basada en el res

The Bay Islands—Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja, along with a number of smaller cays—form one of the most historically rich regions of the Caribbean. Located about 30 miles off the northern coast of Honduras, the islands have long been a combination of different cultures, European empires, pirates, traders, and modern tourism. Long before Europeans arrived, the islands were inhabited by indigenous peoples connected to the wider cultural networks of Mesoamerica and the Caribbean. A

A young Roatan man is reaching new heights in aviation, turning a lifelong dream into a professional reality. Troy Mitchel De La Cruz Cooper, born on May 19,1998, in Coxen Hole, represents the fourth generation of his family rooted in the island community. He is the son of Kathlynn Mabel Cooper Solorzano, daughter of Dorothy Silvia Solorzano Dilbert and William Asberth Cooper Hurlston, and Royce Lincoln De La Cruz Valledarez, son of America Valledarez Bodden and Miguel Asaves

One of the tourists staying at Hotel Fantasy Island during the fire shared her experience exclusively with ARC, describing the tense moments and the overwhelming support from the community of Roatan. Chrissy Hendrickson explained that she had arrived on the island earlier that same day. It was her eighth visit to the hotel. She had just finished dinner when she heard hotel staff shouting, “Everybody out, get out of here!” According to her account, they were told the kitchen h

Una de las turistas hospedadas durante el incendio en el Hotel Fantasy Island compartió su testimonio en exclusiva con ARC+, describiendo los momentos de angustia y la rápida solidaridad de la comunidad de Roatán. Chrissy Hendrickson explicó que había llegado a la isla ese mismo día. Era su octava visita al hotel. Acababa de terminar su cena cuando escuchó a empleados gritar: “¡Todos salgan, salgan de aquí!”. Según relata, les informaron que la cocina se había incendiado. Par

El alcalde de Santos Guardiola, Sterling Lucas, sostuvo una reunión con el nuevo director de la Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente (SERNA), en un encuentro que había sido esperado por diversos sectores de la comunidad. Durante la reunión, ambas autoridades coincidieron en la importancia de mantener una comunicación constante que permita dinamizar las inversiones, generar empleo y continuar promoviendo el crecimiento del municipio bajo princ

An opinion piece published February 16, 2026 by Truthout  presents a sharply critical examination of billionaire investor Peter Thiel  and his connections to experimental economic zones and surveillance technologies, framing them as part of a broader political and economic project with global implications. The article opens by pointing to the role of Thiel-founded data company Palantir Technologies  in U.S. immigration enforcement, specifically referencing reporting about a l

In a February 11, 2026 column for The Telegram , journalist Pam Frampton  offers a reflective portrait of Roatán that centers on the island’s deep contrasts — between serenity and struggle, tourism and daily life, beauty and inequality. Frampton opens with scenes from West End at dusk, where warm, humid evenings unfold to the sound of crashing surf, frogs, and fruit bats weaving through the sky. Through these sensory details, she introduces readers to the slower rhythm often

Una joven de 16 años, de Vietnam, se encuentra bajo protección del Estado hondureño luego de ser identificada en el aeropuerto de Roatán en una situación que podría estar vinculada al delito de trata de personas. Tras su localización, el Ministerio Público ordenó su traslado a la Secretaría de la Niñez, Adolescencia y Familia (Senaf), donde permanece bajo medidas especiales de resguardo. Las autoridades han manejado el caso con estricta confidencialidad para garantizar su seg