US State Department computers hacked
November 17th, 2014 (VOA) The U.S. State Department has taken the unprecedented step of shutting down its entire unclassified email system, in the wake of a suspected hacker attack. Technicians are…
High season begins in Tamarindo and more happenings
By Tamarindo Community Reporter, Liisa Vexler November 14th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) October’s low season was tough, as it always is, for some businesses, property owners and individuals in Tamarindo. Some…
Costa Rica’s dockworkers suspend strike in exchange for pay
November 6th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The dockworkers union known as Sintrajap agreed last night to suspend its strike at the Limon and Moin ports on Costa Rica’s Atlantic coast, in exchange…
First-generation Quick Pass will expire in December
November 6th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The first generation of Quick Pass devices, issued in 2010, will expire in December and must be exchanged. The devices are used for automated toll…
Engineers warn (again) that Route 27 poses danger to motorists
November 4th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) In a statement circulated to the press on Monday, engineers from the National Laboratory of Materials and Structural Models (LANAMME) of the University of Costa Rica…
Holiday bonuses will inject $1.3 billion into Costa Rica economy
November 4th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The annual payment of the mandatory holiday bonus paid by employers to their staff, known as Aguinaldo, will inject some ¢714 billion, or about $1.3 billion…
Bill would protect rights of those with HIV
November 4th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A bill that has been presented to the Human Rights Commission of Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly intends to eliminate all forms of discrimination against those who…
Three Central Bank employees arrested on charges of embezzlement
November 4th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Prosecutors announced yesterday the arrest of three employees of the Central Bank’s Treasury Department on charges of embezzlement. Prosecutors allege that the suspects, identified by…
