Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) is working on a pipeline that would transport water to the coast from the Nimboyores aquifer, and from the river of the same name in Santa Cruz Lorena. Water resources would substantially increase the development capacity at Reserva Conchal, one of the largest real estate developments in the province. […]
Archives for March 14, 2014
Costa Rica and Ramsar look to repair damage in Calero
Authorities are expected to release the details of an inspection by the International Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar) of the Portillos Island area, near the border with Nicaragua. The environmental ministry is also expected to take several weeks to propose a plan to repair the damage caused by dredging, which was done by the government of […]
Call center to open to take appointments for drivers test
Starting Monday, applicants for a drivers license should be able to get through on the phone to schedule a practical test. A call center with 20 agents will replace employees for the Directorate of Road Safety and Education (Cosevi) in taking appointments. The number, 900-010-10-10 will cost 220 colones per minute and attend calls between […]
Investigators arrest six suspects linked to 30 burglaries
Judicial agents arrested six people they suspect are linked to at least 30 cases of theft from homes and shops in Cañas, Tilarán, Santa Cruz, Nicoya (Guanacaste) and Osa Puntarenas. Four of the band were arrested in raids, and two were already in custody for other charges. Authorities say the gang started operating in March […]