They are known as murderous, violent dogs and they are usually called “children eaters”. However, according to Joanna Stafford, dogs, specially American Pit bulls, are her life. She is a lawyer and for many years her love for animals led her to use her lunch hour to rescue abandoned dogs. Nevertheless, 10 years ago she rescued […]
Archives for October 2016
Innovation and flavor: the promises of Viva el Café Festival
Next weekend, on October 22th and 23th, the National Stadium esplanade, in La Sabana, will hold the first edition of Viva el Café Festival, organized by the Chamber of Coffee Roasters, the Coffee Association and the Coffee Institute of Costa Rica (ICAFE). The organizers are especially inviting young, enthusiastic people. Coffee will be available in many, traditional […]
Comprehensive Agreement aims to eliminate chemical pollutant
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 […]
Bribi indigenous community will have their own travel agency
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 […]
Authorities seized a fishing boat that was transporting 826 kilos of cocaine
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 […]
Speedtest tested Internet speed in Central America
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 […]