Archive for October 21st, 2005

Saprissa, Alajuela beaten in UNCAF tourney

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Saprissa lost at home 3-1 to a ferocious Olimpia on Tuesday.  They now face a tough battle on the road next week, that they must win by 2 goals or more in order to have any hope of securing a spot in the final. 
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, La Liga got stuck in the mud in […]

CAFTA to Hit Congress

Friday, October 21st, 2005

At 10 am today President Pacheco announced that he is sending the Free Trade Agreement to the Assembly for discussion. The President thanked the Council of Notables for their input and assured the country that CAFTA will fortify every sector of the economy. He pointed out that the congress is already studying bills to assist […]

Wilma to Wet Weekend

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Wilma will cause light to moderate showers until Sunday on the Pacific Coast and in the Northern Zone.  While it might be sunny in the morning, expect showers in the afternoon Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mandatory Auto Insurance Increases by nearly 20%

Friday, October 21st, 2005

The "marchamo", which is a tax on each vehicle, will be more expensive this year because one of the main components will increase by 20%.  The Mandatory Vehicle Insurance for automobiles will rise to 11,827 colones, an increase of 1954 colones over 2004 and 2005. 
The INS (National Insurance Institute) has determined the hike is […]

Calderón: “I shall return”

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Another ex-president is on the loose, Rafael Angel Calderon  was freed on Wednesday at 5:40pm.  He may not leave the country, must sign in at the court every 15 days and may not associate with other suspects, witnesses or experts associated with the case.
When asked by Al Dia about the upcoming campaign and […]

The “Fat One” Goes on Sale

Friday, October 21st, 2005

The Xmas lottery went on sale Wednesday all over the country. If you want 18 or 88, better get busy and the odds are only 100,000 to 1 that you will take home the top prize of  ¢8,7 millon. ($17,900)
Sunday, December 18 is the drawing, a piece costs 500 colones  the whole ticket 20,000 colones. […]

Sex Offenders Going Down

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Local media have been reporting arrests of the most wanted sex offenders all over Costa Rica.  272 men are in the sights of the OIJ Captures section. Which is responsible for finding and arresting people who have been sentenced or who are being tried.
This department is understaffed, with 2525 cases so far this year […]