PAC Opposes ICE Bill, Saying It Will Leave 400.000 Costa Ricans Without Telephone Service
The Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC) announced yesterday that it will use every mechanism to ensure that the Legislative Assembly does not approve the "Ley de Fortalecimiento del Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)" and the "proyecto de Ley General de Telecomunicaciones".

Costa Rica Presents Charges Alcatel Case
The Fiscalía (prosecutors) in Costa Rica presented their first criminal charges after three years of probing alleged bribery involving the Latin American arm of French telecommunications company Alcatel, an official said Thursday.

Spirit Selling Tickets But Does Not Yet Landing Permit
Spirit Airlines says it has sold 3.000 low priced tickets on its Costa Rica - Florida service that is to being in April. However, the company does not yet have landing permits in the country.

Arias Regrets Chávez' Invested Powers
The special ruling powers granted Wednesday on Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez are, "the denial of democracy," said Costa Rican president Oscar Arias.

Paragon Properties Becomes Catalyst of Major Growth Spurt on Central Pacific Coast
The town of Parrita, Costa Rica, is experiencing an incredible growth spurt due in part to a Hollywood, Florida, corporation and its Chairman William Gale, who have recently begun heavy development in the area.

New Website for Expats in Costa Rica Offers Clever Ways to Stay in Touch
A new website launched this week that brings "expats" one step closer to their friends and families via the Internet.

Drunk Driving in Double Accident Injures Five
Drinking and driving has become such a problem on the roads that even Tránsito (traffic) police are not safe in doing their jobs, as evidenced by last nights spectacular accident on the Autopista Prospero Fernandez just before the Guachipelin exit, west of Multi Plaza in Escazú.