The Costa Rica Star
Guanacaste Costa Rica: A trip beyond the Beach and Tourist scenesThe Costa Rica StarFor most people the mention of Guanacaste conjures up visions of ocean, surfing, palms and most anything beach related. That's because most of us head there on vacation. Locals have a life to live and it usually doesn't involve [...]
Tico Times
Wetland bird sighting rare in Costa RicaTico TimesOrnithologists studying wild rice distribution in the Medio Queso wetlands near northern Costa Rica's Los Chiles, Alajuela, spotted the Botaurus lentiginosus, or American Bittern, a bird not seen here in more than a century. Courtesy of Daniel Martínez …
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Party for disabled bargains key posts in Costa RicaThe ProvinceA tiny political party founded to defend the rights of the disabled ascended to the pinnacle of power in Costa Rica on Tuesday, taking control of top posts in Congress as part of a coalition. The Party for Accessibility without Exclusion whose acronym, [...]
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Costa Rican man's fraud case goes to jury in Va.CanadianBusiness.com(AP) — A federal jury began deliberations in a former Costa Rican insurance executive's $670 million insurance fraud case Monday after hearing contrasting opinions about the strength of the government's evidence. US Justice Department lawyer Albert …Owner of Costa Rican Firm Convicted of $485 Million [...]
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Taking Advantage of Costa Rica Travel Deals During the Green SeasonDigitalJournal.com (press release)People looking to take advantage of Costa Rica travel deals can find significant discounts during the green season. The term “green season” was originally developed because it was considered more appealing to potential clients than the term …Fly Within Costa Rica [...]
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Columbus signs Costa Rican forward ArrietaCanada.comColumbus, OH (Sports Network) – The Columbus Crew signed Costa Rican striker Jairo Arrieta on Thursday, but he not be available until the transfer window opens June 27. The 28-year-old Arrieta, who earned his first cap for Costa Rica last year, …Crew signs Costa Rican striker Jairo ArrFOXSports.comColumbus Crew Sign [...]
Tico Times
Sun, surf and art: Kickin' it in SámaraTico TimesBy Arianna McKinney | Special to The Tico Times Sámara, a laid-back beach destination in the northwestern province of Guanacaste, has achieved a unique blend of culture, nature and activity that makes it ideal for those seeking a full Costa Rica …
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Va fraud trial begins for head of Costa Rican firmBusinessWeekBy LARRY O'DELL The head of a Costa Rican company charged in a $670 million insurance fraud scheme lied to investors about the firm's financial assets and stability, a federal prosecutor told a jury Monday. But a defense attorney said the government's …Costa Rican Firm Pleads [...]
Costa Rica Imports Coffee as Rains Cut Crop, Broker SaysBloombergCosta Rica, traditionally a producer of coffee, has stepped up bean imports over the past three years to meet local demand as rainfall reduced the country's output, according to broker Escritorio Carvalhaes. Coffee output in Costa Rica was below the …and more »
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Costa Rican firm pleading guilty in $670M scamCanadianBusiness.com(AP) A Costa Rican company has agreed to plead guilty to a $670 million global insurance fraud scheme. Provident Capital Indemnity Ltd. entered a plea agreement Friday in US District Court in Richmond, where its majority owner and president is …and more »
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