In an unexpected twist that might make your skin crawl, Costa Rica is currently grappling with a resurgence of the screwworm, a parasite that sounds more like a character from a horror movie than an actual medical concern. The Ministry of Health confirmed a third human case of myiasis, caused […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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QCOSTARICA — Savings and speed versus road safety. Without efficient public transportation, these types of options will continue to appear in Costa Rica, according to experts. On a date yet to be confirmed, Uber Moto will start in Costa Rica with the promise of providing an economical and agile road […]
QCOSTARICA — A new adventure reality show will be filmed in the picturesque region of Guanacaste, announced the Promoter of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (Procomer) and the Comisión Fílmica (Film Commission). This is the first project to take advantage of the incentives offered by the Ley de Atracción de […]
QCOSTARICA — After several days of meetings on 5G technology, the United States and Costa Rica announced an agreement called “Cooperation in the Digital Economy”, focused on technological and telecommunications deployment. “This statement serves as a testament to the flourishing partnership between the United States of America and the Republic […]
A Naviera Tambor ferry collided violently with the access ramp in Paquera, Puntarenas, while carrying dozens of cars and passengers bound for the mainland. This collision resulted in significant structural damage, leading the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) to suspend vessel disembarkation in Paquera until further notice. “When […]
Ottawa wants employers to demonstrate that they have effectively exhausted all options for finding workers locally, including the possibility of hiring asylum seekers with valid work permits, before turning to temporary foreign workers. Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on March 21 that the federal government is seeking to reduce […]
Coffee enthusiasts can begin gearing up for the third edition of the Coffee Fair (Feria de Café), scheduled for May 18th and 19th at the National Stadium in La Sabana, San Jose. “It’s a pivotal platform for Costa Rican producers and marketers, offering them invaluable opportunities for growth and exposure,” […]
The money sent by Central American immigrants in the United States to their families has risen to record levels and represents a quarter of the combined GDP of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The family of Marta Alvarado, a 54-year-old Salvadoran who works as a secretary in a health […]
The fight to preserve the wildlife of diverse species in Costa Rica, is a worldwide example, due to the admirable effort that every Tico member of organizations, who even present bills, maintains. With the above, I want to add the constant and special struggle to protect the species of our […]
In the tranquil waters of Puntarenas, a surprising event unfolded this Tuesday, which might remind one of a peculiar shuffle rather than a smooth sailing day. The Naviera Tambor’s ferry, the Tambor III, found itself in a tangle with the Paquera dock’s access ramp. This was not your everyday bump; […]