The Municipality of Desamparados joins the celebration of the 154 years of the canton with a great number of free activities for the whole family. These activities will take place in la Villa Deportiva de Desamparados and the Centennial Park (central park of Desamparados). They include concerts, races, arts and sports activities. They will be […]
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Bus stop donated by APM Terminals was destroyed
On the early morning of October 27th, Cuba Creek’s bus stop in Limón was the victim of vandalism. The structure was made out of a container and was donated by APM Terminal. Apparently, the structure was lifted and dragged several meters towards the shore using heavy machinery. It destroyed part of the roof and the […]
Police found 322 kilos of marijuana in a house
Security forces found 322 kilograms of marijuana in a house located in Purral Goicoechea. The authorities and the Intervention Unit (IPU) raided the property and found 14 sacks with 10 packages of marijuana each. In total 322 kilograms of marijuana were seized, as well as 10 grams of cocaine and 5.56 mm caliber bullets that […]
One flight was cancelled at Juan Santamaría Airport due to ashfall
Turrialba Volcano ash caused the cancellation of at least one flight at Juan Santamaría airport on October 30th. American Airlines confirmed that Flight 1238, that should have left at 11:55 am to Miami, United States, was cancelled. Juan Santamaría airport is not closed, though, since the departure of other flights were reported. On its webpage, […]
New method detects bullying before it starts
School harassment or bullying is an issue that concerns parents and teachers around the world and it is clear that it must be addressed, as it has led to suicide cases and could affect physical, mental and emotional health. According to information posted on the website GuiaInfantil.com, an American teacher who is aware of the […]
6 Canadian companies will be in Costa Rica to provide technological solutions
Six Canadian companies will be in Costa Rica to provide technological solutions and Information Technologies (ICT). The trade mission will take place on November 3rd and on November 4th. That mission is organized by the Canadian Embassy and held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Escazú. The goal is to inform Costa Rican companies about […]