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Daily Archives: February 16, 2012
Situation had bad impact on country’s tourism
The story about the ATV accident near Jacó and how the injured tourist was treated angered everyone who read it. The ripple effect for something like this is far reaching and very, very negative for Costa Rica’s tourism industry. Wake … Continue reading
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Three steps to protect tourists who visit here
Your story in today’s issue titled: “The ATV accident was just the start of the problems” is indeed a sad one. The article reported that: “The agency [Cruz Roja] typically receiving two to three calls a month for similar accidents in the area he … Continue reading
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Shark fins are falling out of favor with young Asians
For many centuries, shark fins were revered among Chinese globally as a delicacy fit for emperors and noblemen. As the fins are expensive, the Chinese saying “to be able to eat rice with shark fins” symbolizes one’s wealth and prosperity. … Continue reading
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San Ramón group plans seminar on Costa Rican, U.S. laws
The Community Action Alliance in San Ramón is hosting a presentation by a lawyer and an accounting specialist to discuss topics that are of concern to expats. The lawyer is Roger Peterson, author of “The Legal Guide to Costa Rica.” … Continue reading
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Fire at prison in Honduras may have caused 350 deaths
A massive fire at a Honduran prison has killed hundreds of inmates, in what is believed to be one of the worst such disasters in Latin America. Officials say more than 350 prisoners are missing and presumed dead, although some … Continue reading
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Thousands march against small pay raise without success
A protest by public employees filled main streets in San José Wednesday, produced a shoving match when police closed off a street in Zapote and ended with negotiations that protesters described as unfruitful. Union workers at the public docks in … Continue reading
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After the donation comes the need for spare parts and repairs
Although they say it’s not right to look a gift horse in the mouth, the patrol cars that the Chinese government donated to Costa Rica are getting mixed reviews. The cars were donated in early January to be used by … Continue reading
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Country plans major efforts to attract Chinese tourist groups
Costa Rica will embark on major tourist efforts including investing $50 million in promotional campaigns in the United States and Europe. The country also will make strong overtures to China to attract wealthy tourists from there as a part of … Continue reading
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Bandits shoot passengers in robbery on public bus
Two passengers suffered bullet wounds Tuesday night when three men stuck up a bus in Sabana Sur. The bus originated in Santa Ana and had made a stop at Multiplaza in Escazú. It was headed to San José. The Judicial … Continue reading
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Central Pacific sea floor continues to rock and roll
The sea floor southwest of Dominical continues to be the site of seismic activity. A quake estimated at from 3.7 to 4.1 magnitude took place there at 1:57 a.m. Wednesday. This is the same location where a 5.9 or 6.0 … Continue reading
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President Chinchilla decrees code for electrical work
A new decree requires electrical professionals to stick to a code. The decree came out Wednesday in the La Gaceta official newspaper. The regulations apply to any additions of remodeling of any structure. And buildings that accommodate more than 100 … Continue reading
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