The Original Bay Islands Magazine

Coconut Telegraph

Step back in time to the stories that started it all. The Coconut Telegraph captured everyday island life—the laughter, characters, and local color that made the Bay Islands unforgettable. Revisit 25 classic issues, filled with humor, history, and island tales, and rediscover a beloved publication that connected a community long before Wi-Fi.

Coconut Telegraph

Step back in time to the stories that started it all. The Coconut Telegraph captured everyday island life—the laughter, characters, and local color that made the Bay Islands unforgettable. Revisit 25 classic issues, filled with humor, history, and island tales, and rediscover a beloved publication that connected a community long before Wi-Fi.
Cover image of the first issue of Roatan's Coconut Telegraph magazine from October 1992, with Coconut Telegraph logo at the top of the page followed by the article entitled "Sylvester Colemans Bakery ... A Roatan Tradition"

Coconut Telegraph

- No.1
(Oct '92)

"It began with a ‘little’ idea…"

Added October 12, 2025

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