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Can we balance conservation and development? Science says yes

October 17, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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For too long, dire messages and gloomy assumptions about the fate of the planet have lent an air of hopelessness to one of the biggest challenges facing society. Conservationists feel stymied. Businesspeople feel villainized. We have come to accept the view that preserving the planet and growing the economy are…

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Ocean Views For $90,000 As Nicaragua Crisis Hits Real Estate

October 8, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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OCTOBER 8, 2018 • MICHAEL MCDONALD After 45 years in Texas, retired U.S. military veteran Erick Estrada is looking to snap up some of the world’s cheapest real estate back in his native Nicaragua. For $50,000, he expects to find a two-bedroom house with a courtyard in Granada, a 500-year-old colonial town…

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Tourism Continues to Grow in Guatemala

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018 During the first seven months of the year, the entry of 1.4 million tourists was reported, 13% more than the 1.2 million reported in the same period in 2017. During the month of July, a total of 211,571 visitors passed through, of which 80% were tourists and 20%…

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Nicaragua recognized for best investment project attracted in 2017-2018

September 18, 2018 by Jamie

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The annual event is an initiative of the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates and the first on FDI to focus on emerging markets. The Government of Nicaragua, through its official investment promotion agency, PRONicaragua, was recognized on Monday, April 9th, at the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai,…

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Ag-Talk Webinar

August 13, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kevin Bird

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This webinar occurred on 8/9/18 and was a discussion with Alex Wilson (Precious Timber CEO) and Scott Thomas (president of Ascension Wealth) about investment opportunities in the agricultural arena. Please click on the triangle below to listen to this recording.    

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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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