Some 50.000 Children Are Working in Costa Rica
A report by the United Nations Children's Fund (or UNICEF), says that despite the decrease of child labour at the world level, in Costa Rica there are still 50.000 children between the ages of 5 and 14 working, even though that is illegal.

Airport Financiers Working to Avoid Loss of Airport Concession
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the group that is financing the work being carried out at the Juan Santamaría (San José) international airport by Alterra Partners, is looking to find a way out of the impasse with Costa Rica's government regarding the concessions contract.

Fiscal With Six Bodyguards To Take Him Home From Drinking Binges
While Costa Ricans daily complain of the increased security in the streets due to the constant assaults and immediate response by authorities, one person enjoys the benefits of a security detail that uses up half the Servicio Policial de Intervención Inmediata (SIP) - special intervention police force - who on occasion has had to drag their charge home after a drinking binge.

Nobel Prize Urged for Tourism
Lelei LeLaulu, president of the non-profit Counterpart Intermational organization called on the Nobel Peace Prize comité which convenes in Norway, to seriously consider how tourism prevents conflict and maintains peace.

Mandarin Oriental to Manage New Beach Resort and Residences in Costa Rica
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a contract to manage a new luxurious beach resort and branded Residences at Playa Manzanillo, in Guanacaste, on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast.

Coldwell Banker Holding 1st Conference of the Americas in Costa Rica
Coldwell Banker International is holding its first "Regional Conference of the Americas" at playa Panama, in Costa Rica.

Arrival of China's Ambassador to Costa Rica Expected Today
The future Chinese ambassador to Costa Rica, Wang Xiaoyuan, is expected to arrive tonight and to present his credential next Monday to the Cancillería (Chancellary).