Monthly Archives: April 2011

Vice President Alfio Piva Mesén will be visiting the Cantón de Hojancha, on the Nicoya Peninsula today and will, among other actions, inaugurate a new Fuerza Pública station. Saturday he will meet with business leaders at Playa Carrillo to discuss … Continue reading →

The bleary-eyed today probably are those who stayed up much of the early morning to see the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton. Some 1,900 guests were entering Westminster Abbey as this edition went to the Web. The … Continue reading →

The head of the U. N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Thursday deplored the death of Bolivian news agency director David Niño de Guzmán and called for an investigation into his death. The 42 year old joined Agencia de Noticias … Continue reading →

The Playa Potrero Mardi Gras that is typically known for beers and beads brought in over $10,000 in donations to local charities this year. One of the lucky recipients was Playa Potrero’s own Abriendo Mentes that received $2,200 for repairs … Continue reading →

The Banco Central has decided to freeze 15 percent of any foreign short-terms loans to Costa Rican individuals or companies. The bank announced the details of this decision Thursday. The plan met with immediate opposition from the business sector. The … Continue reading →

My heart goes out to travelers who are confronted with today’s airports and planes. The last time I made air reservations I was told I had to pay $25 extra if I wanted to reserve a seat. When the attendant … Continue reading →

Sometimes an event comes along that is just too cute not to share. Such was the case Thursday in Valle Escondido de San Ramón. The Junta de Protección Social was donating 1.5 billion colons, some $3 million for child education … Continue reading →

The central government took steps to speed up approval processes and eliminate certain regulations covering the importation of low-risk merchandise. The orders came from four decrees signed by President Laura Chinchilla and Mayi Antillón, minister of Economía, Industria y Comercio. … Continue reading →

Immigration officials say that more than 60,000 crossed the border legally at Peñas Blancas during Semana Santa. That is about 10 percent more than in 2010, said the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería. The agency said that 36,426 persons … Continue reading →

There is the possibility of an impasse if opposition parties take control of the Asamblea Legislativa Sunday. President Laura Chinchilla has promised to scrutinize any legislation that is the product of the new regime. The five opposition parties claim that … Continue reading →

Anyone who wants to see the inside of Casa Amarilla will have that opportunity Saturday. Tours of the imposing structure that houses the foreign ministry are being arranged as part of Enamorate de tu Ciudad!, the long-running series of expositions … Continue reading →