Costa Rica’s Pacific coast recently hosted the 2024 Costa Offshore World Championship (OWC), an event that has become a pinnacle in the world of sportfishing. Sponsored by Costa Sunglasses and the Costa Rica Tourism Institute, this year’s tournament brought together an international crowd of anglers, putting Costa Rica’s world-class billfish […]
Daily Archives: September 4, 2024
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Dengue fever is back with a vengeance in Costa Rica, and the numbers are alarming. According to the Ministry of Health, the country recorded a staggering 19,011 dengue cases by the end of August 2024—a huge spike compared to the 6,951 cases during the same period in 2023. The numbers […]
Costa Rica’s innovative agricultural technology company, ClearLeaf, has achieved an impressive milestone by being named a finalist in the 2024 Grow-NY International Business Competition. This competition, which highlights some of the most cutting-edge food and agriculture startups worldwide, will culminate in a high-stakes summit in Ithaca, New York, on November […]
Dylan McDermott, a heavyweight in Hollywood and a household name in the United States acting scene, has captured hearts not just with his stellar performances but also with his deep affection for Costa Rica. While promoting the fifth season of FBI: Most Wanted, the popular police drama on CBS (broadcast […]
For the third consecutive year, the course on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) was held last weekend, where 34 judges, environmental prosecutors, OIJ investigators, and officials from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) strengthened their skills to deal with crimes related to this problem. This training program combines […]
Let’s dive into what should be common-sense policies that aim to put the American people first. Below is a breakdown of 20 key points that make perfect sense in restoring prosperity, security, and national pride for the United States. As you read through these ideas, ask yourself—are these really that […]
QCOSTARICA — In Costa Rica, a person has two last names (surnames), the paternal surname followed by the maternal surname, “in that order”. However, in January of this year, in a tight vote of 4 to 3, the Constitutional Court declared that in Article 49 of the Civil Code the […]
QCOSTARICA — Keeping the lights on for the coming dry season is the reason the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) – State power and light company – is negotiating in the Regional Electricity Market (MER) to purchase backup energy. This is a preventive measure to face next year’s dry season […]