Archive for December 3rd, 2007

Banking Publication Lauds Scotiabank

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

by Rod Hughes
The Banker magazine, a publication of The Financial Times, has awarded Scotiabank of Costa Rica with its “Banker of the Year” award.
The private bank was lauded for its earnings, profitability of its operations, economic growth and customer service. Scotiabank chief Luis Liberman […]

Carmelita Downs Brujas 1-0. So What?

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

by Rod Hughes
Regular play in the so-called opening tournament of the First Division soccer league is over and, frankly, we are at sea in trying to understand what is happening as various clubs maneuver for position. It all comes of trying to squeeze more money-making games into the schedule and […]

Lab: Road Repair More Costly, Less Durable

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

by Rod Hughes
The University of Costa Rica’s National Laboratory of Materials and Structural Models has notified the Ministry of Public Works (MOPT) that companies contracted to repair potholes in the country’s roads are using techniques and materials that do not last and cost up to triple of better ways. Moreover, […]