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The head of Food Control for the Secretary of Public Health, Víctor Maradiaga, revealed yesterday that they have seized 1.200 pounds of fish not properly kept, and 800 bad tinned units, not to be distributed to the consumers.

“Those products were expired and so discarded by Food Control. They will continue to monitor food stuffs this Easter, in hopes of avoiding a massive poisoning by the consumption of these foods badly kept”, explained Maradiaga.

Also, by instructions of the superior authorities of the Secretary of Public Health, they are busily inspecting hotels, baths, bus terminals, and food sale in the markets while distributing educative material to the population.

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Alternet Systems Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, today announced it has received approval for a SchoolWeb high-speed internet project for the Republic of Honduras. This project employs a unique broadband wireless design, coupled with the Company’s innovative, internet content management tools.

Alternet Systems is dedicated to teaming with governmental and business leaders of developing nations to provide cost-effective, broadband Internet access to schools and medical clinics, including the most remote areas of their countries.

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Gildan, Montréal, Québec, has contributed $500,000 to help create the new Central American Polytechnic Institute. The project was initiated by Gildan, and is the first technical institute in Central America dedicated to training personnel for the textile, apparel and electro mechanics industries. The institute opened in August 2005 and more than 1,800 students are expected to enroll annually.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during a meeting with Honduran President José Manuel Zelaya Rosales, this Monday, expressed Brazilian interest in intensifying trade relations with Honduras, as well as diversifying relations with Central America and the Caribbean. Lula specially cited Brazilian willingness to continue cooperation and knowledge transfer in the area of biofuel, particularly ethanol.

Zelaya agreed with Lula and talked about a possible cooperation also in AIDS prevention and control initiatives. Honduras President also suggested intensification of oil exploration projects, through the Brazilian oil company, Petrobras, as well as projects in the areas of defense and sports.

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