It's Official -  the "Rainy" Season is Around the Corner
The decrease inthe winds and the increase in humidity are provoking the sensation of hot and muggy nights, which according to the Irina Katchan, of the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) - the weatherman - this is evidence that the transition from the "dry" to the "rainy" season is underway.

Costa Ricans Spend ¢200 Million Daily on Cigarettes
Costa Ricans spend some ¢200 million colones (us$425.000 dollars) daily on cigarettes.

Husband Murders Wife In Middle of Street
Twenty eight year old Nicaraguan, Vidalis Rodríguez, gasped for her last breath on the street only 200 metres from her house after her estranged husband surprised her from behind and slit her throat with a butcher knife.

Protesters Demand Presidential Resignation in Nicaragua
Nicaragua"s Association of Municipal Mayors has urged President Enrique Bolaños to resign "if he does not want to or cannot" assume his responsibility with society in addressing the high cost of living.

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Denies Access to Costa Rican Shark Advocate PRETOMA
The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) announced yesterday that PRETOMA could no longer participate as an observing organization during the next IATTC annual meeting, to be held in the Canary Islands from June 13-24, 2005.

Poker Site Offers Tuition Jackpot
San José based Absolute Poker, the fastest-growing online poker site in the world, is holding a Free "Win Your Tuition" Texas Hold'em tournament for all University and College Students.