Daily Archives: October 7, 2011

A 10:07 p.m. sharp shock felt in the Central Valley came from a quake about 25 kilometers northeast of Pérez Zeledón, said the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica at Universidad Nacional in Heredia. The observatory estimated the magnitude … Continue reading →

The Poder Judicial said that the flagrancia court in Heredia has increased its hours of operation and is now working from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the past, the hours were from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. This is … Continue reading →

The first of 10 bridges on the Interamericana Norte that needed major repair has been fixed up, said the Ministerio de Obras Pública y Transportes. This is the bridge over the Río Aranjuez between Barranca and Cañas. The bridge was … Continue reading →

The Partido Acción Ciudadana promoted its view of tax legislation in a seminar Thursday. The party’s lawmakers had enough members that they influenced the tax package that now is being studied by a special commission. Acción Ciudadana did not sign … Continue reading →

The usually angry Costa Rica en Acción is really angry over the price of tickets to the soccer game tonight between the Brazilian and Costa Rican national teams. Brazil is a world powerhouse. The email diatribe shows that sports even … Continue reading →

The country’s world ranking for its container port in Moín dropped even further into the cellar, and the transport ministry quickly put out an almost joyful press release. The World Economics Forum ranked Costa Rica 137 out of 142 ports,said … Continue reading →

The Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz said that service would be cut in Barrio El Carmen in San Antonio de Escazú today from 7:30 a.m. To 3 p.m., but only for residences.

Don’t forget the umbrella this weekend. The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional said that it probably will be needed. A report for the weekend said that there will be plenty of rain and thunderstorms due to an increase of humidity in the … Continue reading →

Home invaders struck Wednesday night in Heredia and early Thursday in the center of San José. The Judicial Investigating Organization said that bandits made off with 70 million colons or about $140,000 in jewelry and electronics during the 8 p.m … Continue reading →

Small taxpayers can choose to have their income tax advance payments made monthly to avoid a big expense at Dec. 15, the tax deadline, said Francisco Villalobos, director of the tax collecting agency. “The whole concept strives in making things … Continue reading →

The tourism institute has adopted a three-toed sloth as a mascot for a $6.4 million promotional scheme that will give away 80 free trips for two and hope that the recipients say good things about the country on the social … Continue reading →