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Comprehensive Agreement aims to eliminate chemical pollutant

October 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Saturday, about 200 countries reached a historic agreement in Kigali to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), some gases used in refrigeration, foam and aerosols, which have a strong impact on global warming. The measure, an amendment to 1987 Montreal Pact, which includes the two largest economies in the world, China and the United States, comes […]

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Bribi indigenous community will have their own travel agency

October 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The first Bribi native community tour guides will open their own travel agency. They were trained for three years by representatives from the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC). The goal is to start an innovative concept that allows to learn about the huge cultural background of the area and protect the natural wealth of the […]

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Authorities seized a fishing boat that was transporting 826 kilos of cocaine

October 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A Costa Rican, fishing boat was intercepted with 826 kilos of cocaine in national Pacific waters. [rzu]p style=”text-align: justify;”>The statement made by the National Coastguard, from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), was supported by US authorities as part of the joint patrol agreement between both nations. The police action resulted in the arrest of […]

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Speedtest tested Internet speed in Central America

October 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Speedtest, an application used by mobile phone users in order to measure the Internet speed, made a diagnosis on the service offered by operators in Central American countries. The report emphasizes that broadband and mobile connections are as important to consumers as the characteristics of smart phones. Hundreds of millions of people use the application […]

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Tourism would drop if law against tax evasion is approved

October 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you frequently use apps such as Airbnb when planning your vacation, have your wallet ready. The Tax Fraud Bill imposes a 13% tax to temporary accommodation. The draft has already been approved in the first reading in the Legislative Assembly and it’s currently in consultation on the Constitutional Court. Libertarian Movement legislator Otto Guevara […]

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Ministry of Security and the communities are united in the fight against drugs

October 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The officers of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the communities are fighting together against the drug problem. In this fight, schools, neighbors and young adults are part of the preventive programs developed by the MSP. There are now more than 15,000 students who have benefited from these programs. Nearly 200 communities are organized […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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