Archive for September 23rd, 2005

Protests Cause Traffic Snarls

Friday, September 23rd, 2005

On Tuesday, 60 individuals protesting the CAFTA caused major traffic jams from 4 - 8 pm. They blocked the traffic circle in front of Mall San Pedro as the final point in day long protests in which several thousand students, workers and educators participated.
According to the Traffic Police, the routes to Guadalupe, […]

Disaster Drill Today

Friday, September 23rd, 2005

If you are in Nicoya today at 4 pm, don’t be alarmed if you see emergency crews running around. Over 200 people are coordinating the drill, which is simulating a big earthquake. Police, Fire, Red Cross, and Hospital personnel will all participate, as will local schools.

Gas Up Again - 479 colones super

Friday, September 23rd, 2005

A liter of Super now costs ¢479; Regular ¢446 and diesel ¢318. Lines were apparent at all service stations until midnight yesterday when the price rose.
With this boost, Costa Rica has the second most expensive fuel in Central America per liter of Super: Nicaragua - ¢498, Costa Rica - ¢479, Honduras - […]

Ticos Unstoppable - Rita Rains Goals for Costa Rica

Friday, September 23rd, 2005

In possibly one of the best weeks ever for Costa Rican soccer, local teams this week dominated in international play.
On Tuesday, Saprissa blew away Marathon of Honduras 4-0, making the return match practically unnecessary. It also resulted in the firing of the Honduran coach.
On Wednesday, Perez Zeledon stomped Firpo of El Salvador 4-0 too. […]