Another day, another hole in an (important) bridge
Email this page October 18th, 2012 – Yesterday, a 1.2 meter diameter hole opened up in the bridge that crosses “La Fuente de la Hispanidad” (in front of the San…
Unions begin negotiations for 2013 minimum wage increase
Email this page October 18th, 2012 – The negotiations for next year’s minimum wage increases for Costa Rica’s private sector workers began on Tuesday. The unions will be requesting…
Tents, warehouse, and the parking lot are the hospital “facilities” in Puntarenas
Email this page October 17th, 2012 – Patients of the Monsenor Sanabria Hospital, in Puntarenas, are having a tough time getting used to the “new facilities.” The parking lot…
Drinking in public will now carry a stiff fine
Email this page October 17th, 2012 – So much for a beer on the beach. Drinking anywhere in public is now prohibited, and violators will now face a 180,000 colon…
Thieves steal more than 80 firearms from Polini gunshop
Email this page October 17th, 2012 – Criminals removed the locks on the metal gates at “Armeria Polini”, in downtown San Jose, entered the gun shop and stole 80 firearms…
Hole in bridge that connects Zapote and San Francisco de Dos Rios
Email this page October 17th, 2012 – Bring the Bailey bridge. The bridge that connects Zapote with San Francisco de Dos Rios, near the Cascada Azul hotel, was closed on…
51,000 vehicles have still not paid 2012 “Marchamo”
Email this page October 17th, 2012 – The Marchamo is an annual road tax and insurance payment, which is also linked to the “Riteve” vehicle inspection. Those who do not…
UPDATED: 3 children dead after boat capsizes
Email this page PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA – October 16th, 2012 – Three children ranging in age from 6 to 8 years old have died after the boat they were aboard…
