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American Police Officer dies in daughter’s wedding in Costa Rica

September 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Timoty Buchanan, 54, traveled to Costa Rica for his daughter’s wedding. He danced with her at the ceremony, and minutes later died of a heart attack in Patarrá. The news was reported on Facebook by Jeni Buchanan, wife of the deceased, who is a renowned photographer based in South Carolina. She quickly point topped news […]

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A green sea turtle was saved from being butchered

September 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A green sea turtle was saved in Limón. It was about to be butchered. It occured on Monday night, in Moín beach, where some subjects were ready to cut the turtle up. They were found by officers, but they were able to flee due to the darkness. It is not the first time law enforcement officers rescue […]

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New study on metastatic, colorectal cancer will benefit patients!

September 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A study conducted in Italy proved that metastatic colorectal cancer is not equal to death as it was believed 15 years ago. The research found that with therapy, that includes 3 drugs used in chemotherapy and biological treatment, patients managed to live more than 2 years, on average. It is possible to control the tumor. […]

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The INS will sell off vehicles!

September 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On September 9th, Authorities from the National Insurance Institute (INS) will sell 26 vehicles and two sets of nine motorcycles on the first floor of its headquarters. These are vehicles from several brands that have been paid to their owners due to total losses or thefts covered by the Voluntary Automobile Insurance and they now […]

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FECOP will hold a forum to help fishers

September 7, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Diseases such as skin cancer and spinal disc herniation are some of the main concerns of those working in the fishing industry. It often occurs due to negligence or ignorance. As a result, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) convened a forum in which commercial, recreational and artisanal fishing  representatives will work together. They aim to […]

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