Tico ‘Cali’ Will Compete Against the World’s Best Surfers in the Hurley Pro TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On September 9 in the waves of California, Costa Rica surfer Carlos “Cali” Muñoz will compete against the best in the world at the 2014 Hurley Pro. This event will be the eighth stop of the World Championship Tour (WCT), and today it was announced...
Nicaraguans Granted 90 Day Visas for Costa Rica TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica announced that starting on September 8th the General Directorate of Migration will allow Nicaraguans to have visas for up to 90 calendar days in the country. “Starting on September 8, consular visas were approved to nationals of the Republic of Nicaragua, allowing their entry and legal...
New Government Campaign Encourages Ticos to Consume Lionfish TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Limon province has enough problems in different areas that impede their economic, social and cultural development. To this is added the threat of the lionfish, which preys on native fish that support artisanal fisheries. Given the situation, Costa Rica has launched a campaign which seeks...
Over 100 Costa Ricans Donated Their Hair for a Good Cause in Zapote TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Evangelist Community Center in Zapote organized a fundraiser to donate hair to make wigs for people with cancer. The hair that was cut today will be delivered to Ana Ross Foundation, which provides wigs to those in need. For participants, it was not only a symbolic act, but......
Children’s Hospital Hosting Toy Drive to Help Young Cancer Patients TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Association Against Childhood Cancer (CIFTA) is conducting their yearly collection to provide new toys to the areas of Hematology – Oncology, National Children’s Hospital (HNN). These toys allow the young patients to enjoy during their stay at the medical center....
Solis Was Optimistic and Asked for Patience During His 100 Day Review Speech TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Nearing the end of his speech to review the last 100 days, President Luis Guillermo Solis highlighted actions taken in the environmental and energy field and asked for patience and restraint in criticism. Although he had offered rebate rates and the early reviews, he said...
New Bill Seeks to Eliminate Dividend Taxes for Costa Rican Corporations TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Deputy Otto Guevara Guth introduced the legislative bill No. 19,274, entitled: “Elimination of Tax on Dividends” which aims to repeal all tax dividends for any commercial companies and forms of company organization authorized by national legislation. The profits generated...
Japheth Soto Chosen as the New Head Coach of Herediano TheCostaRicaNews.com The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Herediano Club confirmed that Japheth Soto will be the new coach of the team for the remainder of the tournament with the departure of Uruguayan Eduardo César Méndez this morning. ” Mr. Japheth Soto is the new coach of Club Sport Herediano for the rest of the 2014... Read more →...
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