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 […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
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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 […]
In Puntarenas, a house already shines with the joy of Christmas, even though the calendar barely marks the beginning of September. Doña María Bermúdez, a passionate fan of this festive season, couldn’t wait any longer to decorate her home with lights and decorations that evoke the Christmas spirit. Through a […]
Dylan McDermott is a heavyweight in the acting industry in the United States… and in love with Costa Rica, as he confessed.This was during the promotion of the fifth season of FBI: Most Wanted, a police series on the CBS channel – which is broadcast in Latin America by Universal […]
According to We Are Social’s new global digital statistics report, in the last twelve months, the number of Internet users increased by 167 million (+3.2%), bringing the global total to 5.45 billion. These figures mean that 67.1% of the world’s population is connected to the Internet. As part of Internet […]