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 […]
One of the abandoned children is still in the hospital
One out of the five neglected children found in a house on October 15th remains hospitalized. It is a 6-year-old girl who was with her four siblings. The little girl was taken to Tony Facio Hospital in Limón because she had signs of apparent aggression. Fanny Cordero, spokeswoman for the National Children’s Trust (PANI) declared that […]
Financial entities are analizing social and enviromental risks
The Superintendence of Financial Institutions (SUGEF) and the Development Banking project are promoting the training of 30 officials from financial institutions under the methodology of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to analyze the environmental and social risks. The initiative aims to support participants to improve their abilities to detect, evaluate and reduce risks through […]
The OAS and Nicaragua are working together to conduct a fair electoral process
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the government of Nicaragua agreed to implement a forum of dialogue on the disputed electoral process that will take place in the Central American country. In a brief official statement, the OAS declared that secretary general of the organization Luis Almagro sent a report to Nicaraguan authorities about […]