Health Officials Maintain Red Alert For "Exotic" Products
Costa Rican health officials are maintaining a red alert following the discovery of toxic Chinese products in the Costa Rican market.

Law to Impede Parents From Severly Punishing Their Children Proposed
Statistics reveal that in Costa Rica six out of ten parents physically punish their children and 70% yell and insult them.

Five Companies Eyeing Recope Revamp Project
Costa Rican state oil refiner Recope's US$160 million refinery revamp project has attracted the interest of five companies, a project official from Recope said.

CPA Vice Minister Visits Costa Rica
Yen Chiu-lai, vice minister of the Cabinet-level Central Personnel Administration (CPA) is visiting Costa Rica as part of efforts to increase mutual understanding and cooperation between Taiwan and the Central American nation.

Arias and Gore Keynote Speakers At Alumni Forum
Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias Sanchez, and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (via video conference) will be keynote speakers at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania's Global Alumni Forum in San José, Costa Rica.

Jamaican Farmers Warn Against Duty Removal On Costa Rican Dairy Products
Jamaican beef and dairy farmers yesterday marched on the offices of the Ministry of Agriculture in Kingston to protest against a proposal by government to remove customs duties on beef products imported from Costa Rica.

Photo Exhibit Opens Tonight
Looking for something to do tonight? Then head of to Jacó for the opening of the Craig Norris "The Road to Jacó" photo exhibit being helf at the Hotel Doce Lunas from 7pm to 10pm.

Sunday Without Cars in Downtown San José?
Although the action is totally voluntary, the Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (Minae) wants to see all Costa Ricans leave their cars at home this Sunday and take the bus to their destination, in celebration of World Environment Day.