Archive for July 11th, 2006

Protesters to march against offshore tuna farm today

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Those who oppose plans for a tuna ranch in the Pacific Ocean off Golfito will be marching to the environmental ministry today to get the project canceled.
Fundación Vida Marina says representatives of more than 15 groups from the Golfito area will gather at Parque Nacional this morning and begin the […]

Light weapons summit disappoints Kofi Annan

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Special to A.M. Costa Rica
While noting that a United Nations conference that closed Friday put an international spotlight on the illicit trade in small arms that fuel conflict, Secretary General Kofi Annan Monday expressed disappointment that delegates were unable to agree on a common declaration that would guide further action.
The conference opened June 26 to […]

Lawmaker suggests massive rail project

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
A lawmaker representing Puntarenas said Monday that he would introduce a bill that would permit the national railway company to turn over its work to a concessionaire.
Concessions are the new buzz word in politics even though Alterra Partners has had a rough time getting payment for its management of Juan […]