Daily Archives: April 26, 2011

EDITOR’S NOTE: Fred Greiner was a man who should have been the subject of a newspaper feature story long before an obituary was needed. His family characterized him as husband, father, grandfather, psychiatrist, financial analyst, cattle rancher, real estate developer, … Continue reading →

Leave it to the French to turn a minor disaster into a night of celebration. When termites invaded the historic structure that houses the main offices of Alliance Française, the cultural organization embarked on major renovations to the 115-year-old wood … Continue reading →

Living near one of the rail line’s grade crossings can be a nightmare. The Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles has declined to install crossing gates, and every few weeks a train demolished a motor vehicle. To keep that from happening train … Continue reading →

Rescue workers still were seeking two persons who vanished in the Pacific Ocean this weekend. Álvaro Durán Ribas, 39, still was missing but his surfboard was recovered at Playa Guiones near Nosara on the far Pacific coast. In Playa Hermosa, … Continue reading →

Talking about the presence of foreign drug gangs here seems to be a recipe for a quick exit as minister of security. The latest to be given the door is José María Tijerino, whose ouster was announced Monday. Tijerino last … Continue reading →

Whether in Rome or in San José, Catholics will get the chance to participate in religious ceremonies marking the ascension to sainthood of former pope John Paul II. The fast-track beatification is planned for Sunday in Rome, and the Embassy … Continue reading →

Plans are moving ahead for a new hospital in Turrialba to replace the existing Hospital William Allen Taylor. The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social has gained title to some 10 hectares or about 25 acres that will be the site … Continue reading →