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Archives for September 29, 2016

29 cows were stolen in Sarapiqui

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Arturo Salazar Víquez, a farmer from Cureña Sarapiqui, declared that 29 cows were stolen from his farm a week ago and the economic losses amount to 13 million colones. 19 heifers, 9 calves and 1 bull were stolen. These were carefully kept at his farm and some people occasionally took care of them. Affected people are […]

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The base borrowing rate will remain at 4.70%

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The base borrowing rate (TBP) will remain at 4.70% for another week, the lowest figure of the year. At this level, the indicator is 125 basis points below the figure at the beginning of the year. In addition, the rate had not located in such a position since the first quarter of 2008. The TBP is calculated based […]

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A turtle was rescued from being butchered

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

So far this year, the National Coast Guard has rescued 25 turtles from being butchered in different parts of the country. The most recent case took place in Barra de Pacuare, Limón on Wednesday night. These animals are hunted by unscrupulous people in order to sell and consume their meat. As consequence, authorities are constantly […]

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Bassoonist Sofía Obando needs help!

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Culture reiterated that it will not help talented bassoonist Sofía Obando, who was admitted to Sydney Conservatorium of Music, one of the most prestigious in the world. Sofía is the first Central American woman to be accepted by the institution and she can’t pay the cost of her studies, amounting to 27,000 […]

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Organic food producers have a meeting on October 2nd

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On October 2nd, organic food producers have a meeting in Montes de Oca: the second National Urban Gardeners Meeting will start at 8:30 am and all Costa Ricans are invited. During the activity, which is completely free, attendees can know new people and share their experiences related to home vegetable gardeners. In addition, they will […]

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Two men were arrested for logging at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

2 suspects were arrested carrying a chainsaw, 2 fuel tanks and a machete. They were making illegal logging in Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, located in Santa María. In addition, sawn wood at poles and rules was found. According to Sergio Cascante, from the Conservation Area of Guanacaste (ACG), authorities have received several complaints […]

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