Archive for May 31st, 2006

Ticos Improve Showing Against Czech Republic

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Costa Rica’s soccer fans breathed a big sigh of relief on Tuesday as “La Sele” had a decent outing against the team ranked nubmer 2 in the world behind Brazil, the Czech Republic.
Most commentators and fans were pleased with the Tico’s defense, which gave up “only” 1 goal in the loss.  The goal, however, occured […]

Road work due in ’summer’

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
A new highway from San José to San Ramón will begin next summer season and be finished in 24 months, according to Marco Vargas, minister of Coordinación Interinstitucional.
The $240 million job is in the hands of a concessionaire, which will erect five or six toll stations collecting about $1 at […]

European help possible for urban rail lines

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The country has received offers from European railway companies who want to improve the urban train now serving the metropolitan area.
City and central government officials met Tuesday to discuss possible ways to improve the limited service now being offered by the rail service. There are only four trips between Pavas […]