More companies complying with minimum wage laws, but still long way to go
November 9th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Ministry of Labor estimates that approximately 26.5% of privately owned companies do not comply with the country’s minimum wage laws, despite the fact that the…
Curú National Park – the first private wildlife refuge in Costa Rica
November 9th, 2012 – Curú National Wildlife Refuge can be found on the southern Nicoya Peninsula of northwestern, Costa Rica, just south of Paquera. Most traveller to the area are…
A Fish out of Water, November 9th
A Fish out of Water Friday, November 9th, 2012 There has been some heavy maintenance on many of the charter boats that will host anglers during Costa Rica’s awesome sportfishing…
Journalists could now face 10 years in prison for publishing “political secrets”
November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Both journalists and citizens in Costa Rica could now face up to 10 years in jail if they publish “secret political information.” The Nation’s Presidency…
Officials warn of dangerous seafood in Costa Rica as a result of “red tide”
November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) A sample taken in the Pacific Ocean, in various sectors such as Punta Chuchillo and Isla Cedros, has forced Costa Rica’s Agriculture and Livestock Ministry (MAG,…
School to be canceled, train service increased after bridge collapse
November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities have decided to cancel classes on Friday and Monday for several school districts as a result of the Bailey bridge collapse on the General Canas…
Poverty persists in Costa Rica, creates divide and unrest
November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) A recent study called “The State of the Nation”, presented this week, reveals that there has been no advancement in lowering the levels of poverty in…
March in defense of “La Caja” on Thursday
November 8th, 2012 (InsideCostaRica.com) Various associations and citizens say they will march to the Costa Rican Social Security System’s (CCSS, also known as the “Caja”) main offices at 9:00 a.m.…
