CINDE the office of export and development, announced that 4 U.S. companies involved in medical services and products will expand operations here in 2006. Inamed (silicon implants), Arthrocare (surgical equipment), Point Tecnologies (metallic implements) and PPC Industries (plastics) will invest a combined total of $30 million and create 700 new jobs here. In the bilingual […]
The Costa Rican government will slash taxes by half on hybrid vehicles, electric cars, and some motorcycles that enter the country. Fortunately, the measure is to take effect by decree, so does not need to go to the assembly for debate. The Finance Ministry has the decree, cutting the tax from 30% to 15%, but […]
At 5 pm yesterday, Rigoberto Alpízar was buried next to his mother in a ceremony attended by his wife, family, friends and concerned citizens wishing to express their condolences. It was one week ago that US Air Marshals shot dead the Costa Rican, a naturalized US citizen, on the jetway at the Miami airport.
His […]
Saprissa never recovered from a fast goal by the European champions at the 2 minute mark. Liverpool will take on the Brazilian side Sao Paolo on Sunday in the championship match, while Saprissa will look to recover some pride as they take on the Saudia Arabian team Al Ittihad, who lost to the Brazilians yesterday. […]
