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Archives for November 24, 2016

Government has plan to evacuate prisoners ready

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Justice and Peace already has an emergency plan in case the evacuation of more than 2,800 prisoners who are in risk areas as Pococí, San Carlos, Limón and Liberia is needed. National authorities maintain a plan to give canned food and gas supply to prisons if electricity is missing. In addition, it […]

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In the midst of a hurricane threat, a giraffe was born in Liberia

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Amid the threat by the arrival of Hurricane Otto in Costa Rica, Wednesday morning saw the birth of a giraffe in the center Ponderosa Adventure Park. The giraffe was named Isabel. It is the ninth giraffe born in Costa Rican soil. It weighed 60 kilograms and measured 1.50 meters in height. According to Tania Pivovarova, […]

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Otto ravaged Panama

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Panama was one of the countries affected by Hurricane Otto (now tropical storm). Due to the heavy downpours, there were landslides, floods, falling tress and road damages. Authorities have already confirmed the death of 3 people. In addition, there are 4 people missing because of floods and landslides. Click here to see the photo gallery, published […]

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Caribbean waves will be up to 4 meters high

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the national, Caribbean coast will experience waves of up to 4 meters in the next few hours. This is due to the influence of storm Otto on the country. In fact, the rains are expected to intensify in the next few hours. In addition, strong winds will reach […]

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Three brave women are chasing Otto

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Their mission is to reach as far as anyone dares: they are pursuing Otto meteorological phenomenon until they can reach the center of the storm. Three young American women play a key role in the Hurricane Hunters team’s mission from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are flight director and meteorologist Jess Williams, NOAA […]

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Avianca cancelled flights to and from San Andrés due to storm Otto

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Avianca, a Colombian airline, suspended flights to and from San Andrés (Colombia) because it is near the area of influence of storm Otto in the Caribbean. According to this company, authorities will close Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport, from November 23rd, at 1:00 pm to November 24th, at 7:00 am. As a result, Avianca canceled operations […]

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