"Almost Free Money" To Poor To Buy a House, President Arias Announces
In a strategic alliance with the government, the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) will make available a ¢5 billion colones (us$9.8 million dollars) line of credit to poor Costa Ricans to purchase or construct a house.

Fishman Says Being Elected Party President is No Prize
In an interview with the Spanish daily newspaper, Diario Extra, Luis Fishman said that being elected president of the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC) is not a prize, but rather, a responsibility which he intends to carry on his shoulders until the party once again becomes an option to voters.

Residents Must Make Appointment to Renew Their Cédulas
To better services, Mario Zamora, director of immigration, said that there will be a temporary suspension of "residency" renewals without an appointment. Zamora said the suspension will be in force until July 31.

June Inflation 5.31%
The Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo (INEC) said that last month (June), the inflation rate closed at 5.31%, which is the lowest compared to the month of June in 2004 and 2005 (6.25% and 6.86% respectively).

Central Bank Issues New Coins
Confused by the coins in circulation? First there were the nickel plated coins, which were then replaced by the gold coloured coins that could not be used in many public telephones, so the the nickel plated coins were never removed from circulation.

Cheaper Internet Coming Our Way
The internet may be soon be cheaper as the technicians of the Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (Aresep) are recommending that ICE reduce its internet rates by 50%.