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Honduras's construction industry chamber reported that 23 congressionally approved infrastructure projects have stalled due to publication delays, and proposed creating an Infrastructure Policy Council to improve coordination and continuity, a model it says has succeeded in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.

The Agriculture Ministry announced a L140-million investment (about $5.6 million USD) to rehabilitate irrigation districts across Honduras, aiming to improve water efficiency, strengthen farm production, and help farmers withstand droughts and climate variability.

Utila Municipality has begun the second stage of repairs to the airport road, a L8.5 million (about $340,000) project funded by the Tourism Free Zone that includes resurfacing with concrete and is expected to improve mobility and safety on the island's main access route.

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.

The Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce called for structural reforms to Honduras's electricity system, saying chronic outages and service failures at the state utility ENEE are harming businesses and threatening the country's competitiveness.

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.

Officials say Puerto Cortés, which handles roughly 90% of Honduras's exports, could nearly triple its container throughput to 3 million annually with new wharf construction and land reclamation, bolstering the country's regional logistics position.

COPECO in the Bay Islands received a 1,500-gallon water tanker truck costing about 1.5 million lempiras to support firefighting, water supply, and emergency response across the archipelago.

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.