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Daily Archives: November 28, 2011
British national strike likely to affect airlines
A national strike in Britain set for Wednesday threatens to paralyze operations at Europe’s busiest airport and cut many public services throughout the country. British Airport authorities warned airlines Friday that they need to reduce service by at least 50 … Continue reading
Posted in World News
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Colombian rebels execute four long-held hostages
Colombia’s government said Saturday the country’s main rebel group, the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, known as the FARC, executed four security force members who were captured more than a decade ago. Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon said the hostages … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Venezuelan gold begins to come back to country
The government of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has begun repatriating gold reserves that had been held in European banks. The gold bars were unloaded at Venezuela’s Maiquetia airport Friday and later transferred to armored vehicles for shipping to the Central … Continue reading
Posted in Latin American News
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Foundation wants to build a Guayabo museum in a bus for kids
Public school students have few chances to visit the Guayabo National Monument, a pre-Columbian city that has been praised for its engineering. So the Turrialba-based Tayutic Foundation is trying to bring a bus to Costa Rica and set it up … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Garabito seeks to give itself a new image with advertising
The Municipalidad de Garabito is seeking to create a new image for itself. The canton includes the Pacific beach community of Jacó. The municipality has scheduled a 7 p.m. meeting on plans for a new advertising campaign. The session, which … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Two prisoners who fled San Ramón lockup still on loose
Two men, one serving time for murder and the other a former policeman, fled the San Ramón prison Friday and still were free Sunday night. Police located the escape vehicle Sunday on a road between Puriscal and Parrita. The Judicial … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Lawmakers meet on a Sunday afternoon to pass the budget
Lawmakers met in an unusual session Sunday to consider and finally pass the national budget for the next year. Opposing lawmakers managed to squeeze out a $50 million reduction in the budget. The action also clears the way for lawmakers … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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There is more to report on Puriscal death of girl
EDITOR’S NOTE; The following is written in response to a news article about the death of Nikoline Hill, 13. The original article is HERE! On Wednesday, Nov. 23, an article was published on the front page of A.M. Costa Rica … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Opinion
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Conflicting maps may jeopardize land ownership
This is the time to have a trusted surveyor second check to see if there are overlaying maps on any property owned in Costa Rica. If there are contradicting maps, the uncertainty could soon cause big trouble. Around three years ago, the … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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