Archive for September 13th, 2005

Summit Statement

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

At the conclusion of the 2nd Summit of South Korea and Central America, the presidents of all countries signed a statement promising strengthened cooperation and investment between the nations. The declaration announced that Korea will try to incorporate itself into the Central American Bank of Economic Integration and mentioned that the investment climate in […]

S. Korea President Roh Offers $6 million for Bio Tech Institute

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

The South Korean government reached an agreement in a meeting with President Pacheco at the President’s House in Zapote. President Roh Moo-hyun was impressed by Costa Rica’s natural beauty, ” I was shocked by the blue of the sky and the mountains”, he told reporters before heading to New York.
The agreement was outlined between […]

RECOPE Fears $ 1 billion Oil Bill

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

RECOPE is warning the country to brace for even higher gas prices at the pump, as prices reach $70 per barrel because of Katrina and other factors. In June the institution projected that Costa Rica would spend $ 954 million in 2005, but the price of a barrel of oil was $60. […]

South Korean President Arrives

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

Roh Moo-hyun arrived at 10:43 am on Sunday amid a strong police presence. The presidents of Korea and Central America will participate in the Summit of Korea and Central America II beginning Monday.

Round 5 - Soccer Results

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

Herediano 3 - Santacruceña 2
Ramonense 0 - Cartaginés 0
Brujas 1 - Carmelita 0
Liberia 2 - Alajuelense 5
Saprissa 2 - Puntarenas 1
Upcoming matches:
Wednesday 14 September
* Alajuelense - Pérez Zeledón (Estadio Morera Soto)
* Carmelita - Ramonense (Estadio Carlos Alvarado)
Thursday 15 September
* Puntarenas - Herediano (Estadio […]

Anthrax Outbreak in Sarapiquí

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

Ten cows were struck down by anthtrax in Costa Rica. MAG (Ministry of Agriculture) officials do not expect more cases and the 5 farm workers exposed were quarantined immediately.
While the US military has altered the disease to a form more harmful to humans, in nature farmers have dealt with the disease for decades. […]