Liberal and conservative positions on abortion and religion fired the first of two debates between presidential candidates, organized by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). Among the agendas discussed were to ignore international debt, make abortion legal, permit gay marriage, withdrawing from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and contracting private services for the national healthcare system. Another […]
Archives for January 6, 2014
Low Cost Shipping Method for Small Packages
Receiving packages in Costa Rica or purchasing online is both more expensive and complicated than in the United States. Many expats are quick to use freight forwarding companies, and don’t realize that the postal service does a pretty good job with small packages. Traditionally the problem is finding a company in the United States that […]
Fired gardener trashes facility and assaults patients
According to reports from judicial authorities a fired employee returned to his former place of work, a geriatric center in Rohrmoser, assaulting 16 patients and destroying electronic equipment. The 22 year old gardener launched his attack at 5am on Sunday. Witnesses say the man also tried to steal money and cell phones, but was unsuccessful […]
Costa Rica to import bovine semen and embryos from Brazil
Costa Rica struck a deal with Brazilian authorities to import bovine semen and embryos, with the goal of improving the quality of local cattle. Brazil has the largest cattle herd in the world, and has a large market share in the export of meat and milk. The deal was brokered by the Ministry of Agriculture […]
INS closes Jade Museum to start relocation to new facility
The Jade Museum, located in the main building of the national insurance institute is now closed as curators work to relocate exhibit. The new museum is expected to open in April, and is located on the west side of the Plaza de la Democracia. The new building, designed by architect Diego van der Laat comes […]
Three bars and seven people were fined for smoking in Zapote
Ministry of Health has issued fines for 10 violations of the national smoking ban during the festival in Zapote. Three bars were issued fines of $3,000 each and seven individuals were fined 57,000 colones ($115). Smoking is prohibited on the fair grounds, and businesses are required to curb the smoking of customers. Original Article in […]