An Enigmatic Ensemble of Eerie Tales The Seychelles Islands, known for their idyllic beauty, hide a shadowy side of haunting tales and ghostly whispers. From the eerie legends passed down by sailors like Jose Causing, a former Merchant Marine, to chilling accounts unearthed through avid readings, these islands are a […]
Monthly Archives: January 2024
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The Dilemma of Shark Bycatch in Costa Rican Waters This week, Costa Rica’s fishing landscape hit a snag with a new twist in the ongoing saga of hammerhead shark conservation. The Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) has found itself in choppy waters, trying to navigate the murky depths of […]
The National Insurance Institute (INS) issued a stern reminder Monday that any drivers neglecting to pay 2024 road circulation taxes by New Year’s Eve midnight are now subject to steep penalties. Fines apply immediately, while ongoing failure to comply risks license plate confiscation. Authorities report nearly 500,000 vehicle owners still […]
The Green Leap: Ad Astra Rocket’s Hydrogen-Powered Buses In an exciting development for Costa Rica’s green initiatives, Ad Astra Rocket Company is preparing to introduce hydrogen-fueled buses for private transport in Liberia, Guanacaste, by 2025. This pioneering step, spearheaded by Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, marks a significant stride […]
QCOSTARICA — Drug violence and homicides would continue to rise in 2024 if there is no change in legislation that allows hitmen (sicarios in Spanish) to be put behind bars, warns President Rodrigo Chaves. President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves (2022-2026). La Republica To achieve this, criminal regulations must be […]
QBLOGS — To answer this question correctly and objectively, I must put everything into its proper perspective. During the 40-plus years that I have lived in Costa Rica, it has been branded and to some extent labeled as a “tropical paradise.” Even the national motto, pura vida, reinforces this label. […]
A Harmonic Conundrum The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) of Costa Rica is facing a discordant dilemma that could crescendo to a legal battle over its 2024 season. This situation has struck a complex chord, involving multiple key players in the symphonic sphere. The Ensemble of Voices The decision-making process for […]
QCOSTARICA — Starting January 1, the tolls on the Ruta 27 (San Jose – Caldera) have increased due to the ordinary quarterly adjustment stipulated in the concession contract, which responds to variations in the dollar exchange rate and the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). “This is the only adjustment of […]
A Cinematic Feast Awaits in 2024 As the curtains rise on 2024, movie buffs in Costa Rica are in for a treat. The coming year promises a plethora of cinematic adventures, dramas, animations, and much more. Let’s dive into some of the most anticipated releases set to grace Costa Rican […]
About 120,000 minors crossed the inhospitable Darién jungle, on the border between Colombia and Panama, as part of a record 520,085 undocumented migrants who sought to reach the United States in 2023, the Panamanian government reported on Monday. “2023 closed with 520,085 migrants who crossed the Darién jungle, of these […]