A few days ago, we had a pleasant conversation with the Costa Rican swimmer, Genesis Bolandi, who at 16 years old broke the record of Sylvia Poll. The record was 37 years in force in the 100-meter backstroke. Sylvia Poll’s previous record in June 1986, had a time of 1:06.75, […]
Daily Archives: January 23, 2024
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All Israeli expat Omer Bloch knows for sure about his Tinder date in the Colombian city of Medellin is that she was “beautiful” — and used a powerful drug to knock him out and rob him. A recent spate of what the US Embassy termed “suspicious” deaths of eight American […]
OIJ authorities have expressed deep concern over the alarming situation in the morgue, where bodies of homicide victims and those involved in traffic accidents are reportedly stacked on top of each other on stretchers and even on the floor. The issue is attributed to the escalating wave of homicides, as […]
For optimal car shipping to Costa Rica, it is vitally important that you partner with an international experience company. Such companies understand the necessity of complying with local import policies and will guide you through the Customs clearance process to help gain approval from Customs. Select a make and model […]
In a move that has the golf world teeing up for an unexpected round of discourse, LIV Golf has announced its male players will participate in LPGA events. This decision, akin to bringing a caddy to a putt-putt course, follows the recent victory of transgender golfer Hailey Davidson in a […]
The Roots of Deception: Cartago’s Early Morning Sting In the serene town of Bermejo, Cartago, residents were used to the hum of lawnmowers and the scent of freshly trimmed hedges. That tranquility was shattered in the early hours of January 23rd, as the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) sprang into […]
With national meteorological forecasts predicting drier than average conditions in early 2024, Costa Rican officials are urging residents, businesses and industry groups to exercise careful water usage and planning during the upcoming dry season. The call for conservation aims to sustain essential water access even if rationing becomes necessary in […]
The Curious Case of Costa Rica’s Gasoline-Garnished Tap Water In a rather unexpected turn of events, the residents of Tibás, Moravia, and Goicoechea in Costa Rica are faced with a peculiar predicament – their tap water seems to have developed an adventurous taste for fuel. Yes, you heard it right! […]
The Long Road to Justice: A Fugitive’s Journey Ends In a tale that spans over thirty years and crosses multiple borders, a man accused of a heinous crime in 1991 has finally been brought back to face justice in Virginia. This saga, which sounds like a plot straight out of […]
QCOSTARICA — The new ambassador of India to Costa Rica, Dr. Sumit Seth, formalized his entry into office by presenting the style copies of Letters of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arnoldo André Tinoco, on Thursday, January 11. Dr. Sumit Seth (left) presented his credentials to Costa Rica’s […]