Fill up your tank soon, because Saturday gasoline will cost more at the pump. In the third hike this year, regular gas will rise ¢13 to ¢453 per liter. A standard car tank of 45 liters will cost ¢20,385. (about $40)
Super will go from ¢463 to ¢475 and diesel will cost ¢13 more, or ¢326. […]
This week President-elect Oscar Arias has been busy naming Ministers and presidential advisors to cabinet positions. Arias is not putting untested newcomers into positions, as most are people who have served as minisiters or deputy directors in previous administrations. The lucky winners:
Leonardo Garnier Minister of Education - Garnier was Minister of Planning in the […]
INCOFER announced this week that following Easter, a new train line will open, running from the Latina University in San Pedro to Tibas. This is the first portion of a line that will eventually run to Heredia, and it includes the construction of a 100 million colon bridge.
The new train will leave from Cuatro Reinas […]
Roberto Fonseca Chanto, of the National Blue Flag Commission Nacional, sponsored by the Tourism Chamber, awaded the Caribbean community of Cahuita the prestigious Blue Flag, saying it was an important day for the area and the country. “It is special and important when a community prepares itself for the evaluation and passes it. ”
Cahuita recieved […]
Despite an offer to plea-bargain, Erlyn Hurtado will face charges related to the Monteverde massacre. He will faces 20 charges, including 6 murder accusations.
Hurtado would face 50 years in prison if convicted of all the charges. 50 years is the maximum sentence allowed by law. The defendant’s lawyers had asked for a plea and sentencing […]
On Sunday, May 8th, you might want to check out your local park, as on Tuesday 56 mayors met with the Inauguration Commission to organize community festivals. Vivian Quesada, member of the Commission, explained that “We want the inauguration to be a party for all Ticos, with popular music and fireworks. We hope our […]
Letters from the Robert Portman, United States Trade Representative and from the US Embassy are being used to provide unions with evidence that the CAFTA pact must go through as is, or be rejected as is. The letters urge Costa Rica to approve the pact as soon as possible, as well as the accompanying legislation.
“What […]
Easter Week is nearly upon us and already retailers and hoteliers are trying to maximize their Holy Week profits. The local press this week warned that hotels are almost fully booked and reminded consumers of past consumer complaints relating to hotels. Most of the complaints are tied to false advertising or hidden charges. Phantom swimming […]
The CNE, volcano experts, and MINAE have decided to re-open the Poás Volcano on Saturday. Activity at the volcano peaked over at the beginning of the week, then stablilized.
Access will be restricted however and authorities on alert. Only groups of 50 people will be allowed to visit the crater, no minors will be allowed in, […]
