by Rod Hughes
The collapse of a bridge in Minneapolis, Minn., last week has the whole world thinking of their own country, but to hear the Ministry of Public Works (MOPT) tell it, don’t sweat it. According to Pedro Castro, MOPT’s deputy minister, those bridges are safe but need “updating,” which sounds chillingly like what they […]
by Rod Hughes
Some 13 foreign companies, most specializing in high tech services, have announced plans to set up shop in Costa Rica by the end of this year, creating 2,500 new jobs, reports the Costa Rican Investment promotion Agency (CINDE).
These jobs will include systems engineers, electricians, computer experts, technical support workers, finance and administration specialists […]
by Rod Hughes
A way to make cell phone service better and cheaper came from a surprising source last week. The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) is normally associated with rate hikes on utilities, buses and other public services but last week the agency suggested that pre-paid cell phone service is the way to get the […]
