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Cruise Ships 2018/2019

August 10, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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August 9, 2018 By Kelvin Marshall I did a little fact checking after seeing the announcement on facebook of a cruise ship scheduled to visit San Juan del Sur (SJdS) later this month. It looks like the Crystal Cruises; “Crystal Symphony” with a maximum passenger occupancy of 1,010 and a…

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Papayas Grow in Popularity

July 13, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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The Packer September 1, 2016 10:38 AM Papayas are having a moment. "They're not mainstream, like pineapples or avocados," said Jose Rossignoli, general manager tropicals for Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Robinson Fresh, "but they're definitely becoming more popular than other exotic fruits, like guava or kiwi." In a recent blog post,…

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Why invest in Papayas now and why in Guatemala?

July 13, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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OVERVIEW OF GLOBAL PAPAYA MARKET Publication date: 5/20/2016 Author: Rudolf Mulderij Copyright: www.freshplaza.com The drought in Brazil is causing a worldwide shortage. In Europe and the United States, the supply is falling and prices are on the rise. This is a bad situation, given the growing popularity of the fruit. Central America…

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How an investment in teak trees will help the world and your portfolio.

July 12, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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Natural teak forests decline, while planted teak forests increase New FAO survey reveals trends in teak forests and markets 26 March, 2012, Rome The results of a new FAO global Teak Resources and Market Assessment conducted in 60 tropical countries show that natural teak forests are declining worldwide and that the quality of…

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Announcing The Guatemala Papaya Project

June 22, 2018August 16, 2018 by Alex Wilson

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Yes, the economy is strong right now and things are humming along nicely, but we all know that economic cycles are par for the course. Whether you are currently enjoying retirement or planning for your retirement, the need to generate steady retirement income is critical. What ways can you accomplish…

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Pescanova invests €8m to double shrimp production in Nicaragua

June 13, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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Nueva Pescanova strengthened its operations in Nicaragua with the acquisition of a farm and various investments, which increased its shrimp production in the country by 7,000t, it said in a press release. Spanish seafood giant Grupo Nueva Pescanova has invested €8 million to expand production at its shrimp production facilities in…

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IDB approves US$20 million loan to Nicaragua for renewable energy projects

June 7, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced on May 1 the approval of a US$20 million loan to Nicaragua for renewable energy generation projects Managua, Nicaragua; May 03, 2018 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced on May 1 the approval of a US$20 million loan to Nicaragua for renewable energy generation…

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What Will You Be Left Holding After The Next Economic Correction?

June 4, 2018July 2, 2018 by Alex Wilson

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What Will You Be Left Holding After The Next Economic Correction? We are very close to that time again... A few weeks ago my wife and I were having dinner with friends and the subject of the economy came up and how well America is doing. One of the husbands…

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The Barrio Planta Project

May 31, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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Summer is almost here, but education never takes a vacation! Precious Timber has always recognized the importance of giving back, especially to the community in which we operate. Out of the many things we involve ourselves in, the Barrio Planta Project is one that has always been close to our…

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New Projects On The Horizon

May 27, 2018August 16, 2018 by Alex Wilson

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Hello Precious Timber Clients, Just the other day Ken and I commented that it was seventeen years ago this month that he and I decided to start a business in Nicaragua. Looking back we noticed in old photographs our dark brown hair and young looking skin, not to mention the…

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