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Roatán's municipal police launched a cleanup operation to remove abandoned and junked vehicles from public spaces across the island, including parking areas and beaches, to improve streets and public amenities.

The Honduran Institute of Transport will offer heavy-equipment driver certification classes on Roatán next weekend, allowing tourism and transport workers to obtain licenses without traveling to the mainland and spending an estimated L30,000–L35,000 (about $1,200–$1,400) on travel and lodging.

Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport on Roatan is undergoing a major expansion budgeted at L800 million (about $30 million) to handle rising passenger traffic, with officials aiming to position it as a modern hub for tourism and regional travel by 2030.

A new investigative report on the March 2025 Roatán plane crash that killed 12 confirms the Jetstream aircraft suffered hydraulic fluid loss before impact and operated without a required flight data recorder, but stops short of determining the probable cause.

Honduras's electricity regulator has ordered Roatán Electric Company to halt charges to 114 customers and correct June billing errors, while allowing other affected users up to five months to pay without penalties.

EHISA has implemented the AMADEUS aviation technology platform at Roatán's Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport to streamline check-in, boarding, and passenger experience while positioning Honduras competitively in global aviation standards.

A new potable-water well equipped with solar-powered pumping was inaugurated in Monte Fresco, Sandy Bay, on Roatán, developed jointly by the Rotary Club and local authorities to provide reliable water access and support sustainable development in the Bay Islands community.

A commission from Honduras's electricity regulator (CREE) arrived on Roatán to meet with the local utility and residents over recent tariff increases that have sparked complaints from families and businesses across the island.

Roatán Electric Company (RECO) is correcting electricity bills for December 2025 through May 2026 following rate adjustments ordered by the electrical regulator; some customers will receive credits or debits depending on the difference between original and corrected amounts.

Congressman Stephen García announced a L10-million (about $400,000) investment to install artificial turf, upgrade infrastructure, and evaluate expansion options at the Jerry Hynds Stadium in Roatán to meet official soccer standards.

Roatán's municipal government unveiled new traffic signs and vehicle-management measures for the congested Los Fuertes sector, creating dedicated zones for public transport and improving coordination between transit police and municipal police to reduce congestion and enhance road safety.

Roatán's Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is accelerating renovation work around the clock to finish before November's high season, with the terminal manager noting temporary inconveniences as crews close areas to advance construction.

Residents of Roatán in the Bay Islands are protesting high power bills, with businesses forced to close and households resorting to candlelight or darkness to cope with costs.