Daily Archives: May 3, 2012

Friday the Museo Nacional will celebrate its 125th birthday with a public celebration at the museum and the adjoining Plaza de la Democracia. Entrance to the downtown museum will be free that day for Costa Ricans and residents with identification. … Continue reading →

The American Colony Committee is returning to the Cervercería Costa Rica picnic grounds for the July 4 bash this year. The committee also is returning to the tradition of a morning event, although the time this year will be a … Continue reading →

The national insurance institute said Wednesday that owners of some 65,000 vehicles have not paid the marchamo or road tax for 2012. That is about 6.2 percent of the vehicles in the country, it added. There are 23,859 motorcycles listed … Continue reading →

Emergency officials came out with a critical report Wednesday on the canton of Golfito. Despite a 1.2 billion-colon investment by emergency officials, the developmental disorder of the area can generate disasters, said the report. The document was prepared by the … Continue reading →

Some 12,500 persons who hold top jobs in government have to report their financial standing by May 22, said the Contraloría de la República. This is an annual measure to reduce corruption. The Contraloría is receiving such documents from 7 … Continue reading →

Traffic officials welcomed 59 new officers Wednesday. The recruits have completed a basic course in traffic law and handling highway traffic. They join 850 officers currently on duty. The recruits also received training in equipment, such as weapons, radar guns … Continue reading →

Ever run into a fish and no matter how deep you dig, you just cannot come up with a name? Well, the government’s Instituto Costarricense de Pesca y Acuicultura has a cheat sheet. There is a very low likelihood of … Continue reading →

A local environmental organization is beginning an awareness campaign about the great amount of plastic in the oceans. The organization is Preserve the Planet, and it is working with the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Preserve the Planet said it would erect … Continue reading →

Two women are launching a radio show that will report and generate discussion on science and technology. The women are journalist Ana Madrigal and Paola Vega, who holds a doctorate in microelectronics from the Hamburg, Germany, Technical University. The show … Continue reading →

Venezuela’s president has signed into law a new labor code that greatly favors workers. Based on summaries by publications in Caracas, the code reduced the work week two hours to 40 hours and eliminates subcontracting in the country. The measure … Continue reading →