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Arias to Donate Salary in 2007

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

President Óscar Arias announced yesterday that in addition to giving away his bonus for exclusivity (paid to government bureaucrats so that they don’t work additional jobs), that in 2007 he will donate his entire salary to charity.  Since taking office in May, Arias has quietly donated his exclusivity bonus to several charities.  This kindness became […]

Gas Prices to Drop for New Year - Diesel Will Cost More

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Super gasoline will go down ¢28 per liter; Regular, ¢26; and diesel will go up ¢17, according to ARESEP.
LPG gas for cooking will cost ¢22 less per litro, and A-1 Jet Fuel will rise ¢48. The resolution will be sent for publication on Friday and should take effect on or before January 5th.
The decision partially […]

Saprissa Wins First Leg 2-0 - Campos Batting 1000 in Classics

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

In one of the best played classics in recent years, Saprissa beat Alajuela 2-0. The key moment in the match was minute 52, when the all-time leading goal scorer in Classics Rolando Fonseca blew an opportunity to open the scoring.
A few minutes later Alonso Solís, the “Mariachi” was fouled in the area and […]

No Christmas Party for Legislators

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

The annual Legislative Assembly Christmas bash will not happen this year, according to a resolution taken by the directing committee of the legislature, according to committee President Francisco Antonio Pacheco.
The party is normally paid for by funds in the budget destined for meetings and events. According to Pacheco ” the representatives will not have […]