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Monthly Archives: July, 2008

Health of domestic economy worries tourism

The tourism sector is concerned about the health of the domestic economy and its impact on tourism by nationals and residents. The National Tourism...

Costa Rica’s economy growing but slowing down

Despite strong growth during the first four months of the year, the Costa Rican economy is slowing down, according to the Central Bank. The economy...

51-day port dispute resolved

Following a 13-hour negotiation session last week, the government and the Atlantic Port Authority´s (JAPDEVA) labor union reached an agreement ending a 51-day labor...

Government registers budget surplus

As a result of a 25 percent increase in tax collection and despite a slowing economy and rising food and energy costs, the Costa...

Costa Rica to develop Panamanian border

President Oscar Arias this week signed a $9.2 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will be used to finance sustainable development...

Miss Canine contest this weekend

It´s not too late to sign your dog up for Miss Canine Costa Rica 2008, the country´s premier female dog show, which will take...

Good Job on Foreign Donor Article

Dear Nica Times: Regarding the article “Ortega Walks Thin Line with Foreign Donors,” (NT, June 27): Good piece. Factually accurate and balanced. Francisco Aguirre President of the...

Who are the Candidates? What are the Platforms?

Dear Nica Times: Thank you for deciphering the Nica news – not always what I thought had happened due to my limited Spanish. I (and I...

What’s Ortega Doing To Help Tourism?

Dear Nica Times: Could someone please tell me what Daniel Ortega hopes to accomplish with his numerous, absurd billboards featuring a photo of himself with...

Costa Rica Considers Joining Chávez’s Oil Group

A Costa Rican government delegation will travel to the coastal city of Maracaibo, Venezuela, this weekend to participate in Sunday’s Petrocaribe summit and analyze...

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