Lack Of Controls Result in Accidents, San Carlos Tránsito Chief Admits
The Policía de Tránsito in the "Zona Norte" (Northern Zone) recognize that there is a need for more control on the roads in the area to avoid accidents like the one occurred on Monday when a stake truck carrying 21 local area workers.

Telephone Directory Now Online
Without fanfare or telling anyone about the service, the Instittuto Costarrisence de Electricidad (ICE) this week began to offer its telephone listings online.

Homewatch International Announces Central American Franchise Opening
Homewatch International, offering Homewatch CareGivers franchises, has announced the formal opening of its first Central American franchise, providing independence and peace-of-mind
through professional in-home care services.

Costa Rican Website Took Bets on Father of Smith’s Daughter
An off-shore gambling website took the controversy over the biological father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby and placed betting odds on it.

Windstar Cruises Includes Costa Rica and Panama in "Sun Kissed Destinations" in 2008
Windstar's three-ship fleet of elegant motor sailing yachts - 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and 312-guest Wind Surf  - entice vacationers to step aboard in 2008 with intriguing itineraries visiting a mix of popular and secluded locals.

Soccer: Ticos turn 1000 in style
Although their early days in the world's game were not so spectacular, the last 20-odd years have been wondrous times for Costa Rican football (soccer).