Walter Gavitt Ferguson, known as the Calypso King of Costa Rica, is a legendary musician whose infectious rhythms and soulful lyrics have captivated audiences for decades. Born on May 4, 1919 in the town of Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Ferguson’s music is a unique blend of […]
Daily Archives: March 22, 2024
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On Thursday, Costa Rica unveiled its plan to emerge as a global semiconductor hub. The strategy revolves around talent development, incentives, investment attraction, and regulatory enhancements. Semiconductors play pivotal roles in various burgeoning sectors such as automotive, medical devices, manufacturing equipment, and information and communication technologies. The nation presented its […]
Today we meet the crane hawk, the double-jointed bird of prey with piercing red eyes that is somehow both common and uncommon. The crane hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) is known as the gavilán ranero in Spanish. Sometimes upon further study a single species will be broken into several different species. In […]
The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO) has joined forces with Costa Rica to usher in a new era of digital identification. This collaboration promises to leverage Korea’s advanced technology and expertise to boost Costa Rica’s digital transformation efforts. A Meeting of Minds On March 19, […]
The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) issued weather forecasts for the country. The 2024 cyclone season will be more active than usual, it reported. Werner Stolz, director of the IMN, explains that during the La Niña phenomenon in the latter half of 2024, coupled with the warm Caribbean Sea, it’s highly […]
In the heart-stirring realm of international football, few rivalries burn as intensely as the one between Costa Rica and Honduras. This Saturday, the stage is set at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, for these two Central American powerhouses to clash once more, this time in the 2023-24 Concacaf Nations League […]
Pope Francis sent an emotional message this Thursday to migrants crossing the inhospitable Darién jungle in Panama on their way to the United States, urging them never to forget “their human dignity”. The pontiff’s message was read during a religious event held at the migrant shelter in Lajas Blancas, in […]
In recent years, Costa Rica has become a focal point for a unique kind of tourism that’s drawing a diverse crowd from around the globe. Veterans, psychologists, lawyers, and seekers of spiritual awakening are flocking to this Central American paradise not for its pristine beaches or lush rainforests, but for […]
In a challenging day for comeback attempts, the Miami Open witnessed former world number four Kei Nishikori’s return to the ATP Tour cut short, alongside Caroline Wozniacki’s unexpected exit in the early rounds. Nishikori, who has been sidelined from the ATP Tour for nearly two years due to injuries, faced […]
The peaceful and often overlooked world of pet nutrition has recently taken a dramatic turn in Costa Rica, as pet owners face the unexpected challenge of finding dry food for their furry friends on supermarket shelves. This sudden scarcity, echoing through the aisles of well-known retailers such as PriceSmart and […]