Archive for January 14th, 2008

Sele Loses as Wanchope Plays His Last

Monday, January 14th, 2008

by Rod Hughes
It was his last game in the red, white and blue uniform of the Costa Rican All Stars, but Paulo Cesar Wanchope was not the stunning player he was. But neither was his team—the “Sele,” as the national team is called, lost to a Swedish side that was […]

Firms Seek Specialized Employees, in Vain

Monday, January 14th, 2008

by Rod Hughes
The business demand in Costa Rica for specialized employees is growning far faster than the schools can turn them out, complains the daily newspaper, La Nacion. Financial whizzes, accountants, trained sales persons, customer service personnel—firms needing these especially are going begging.
This is the […]

RACSA Offers 20,000 Wireless Connections

Monday, January 14th, 2008

by Rod Hughes
RACSA, a part of the government Internet access monopoly, is offering 20,000 new wireless Internet connections via WiMax for San Jose, Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia and promises to extend the service to Ciudad Colon and Paraiso in three months. Other than being wireless, WiMax also is more […]