Transport Minister Wants To Ensure A Safe Back to School
The Consejo de Seguridad Vial (Cosevi) and the Policía de Tránsito want to ensure a safe back to school next week, as the school year begins next Tuesday, February 7, by issuing some 11.000 students reflective stickers to be placed on clothing and backpacks, to allow them better visibility by drivers.

Central Bank Predicts 8% Inflation Rate For 2007
The president of the Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) - Central Bank - Franciso De Paula Gutiérrez, is predicting that the inflation rate for this year will be 8%, as the country maintains an inflation down trend.

Colombian Gang Recruited Costa Rican Fishermen To Haul Drugs
The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) have been for some time after a Colombian gang that recruited Costa Rican fishermen and their fishing boats to haul drugs off the shores of Costa Rica, paying them up to us$3.000 dollars for each run that took from 15 to 22 days.

Delta Vacations Sets ‘Companion Flies Free’ Promo To Costa Rica
Delta Vacations has re-launched its popular “Companion Flies Free” promotion, this time offering savings on packages to Europe and Costa Rica.

American Technical Ceramics Announces Commencement of Outsourced Manufacturing Operation in Costa Rica
American Technical Ceramics Corp., a leading manufacturer of high-performance electronic components, including capacitors and thin film circuits for a broad range of commercial and military applications, today announced the official commencement of an outsourced passive component finishing and assembly operation in Costa Rica.

Skybook Sold to an Undisclosed Group
Rumors began to circulate out of Costa Rica on Monday that something was going on at Skybook, the flagship brand of the Rio Group. Several online gambling posting forums were buzzing that Skybook had laid off their entire staff.