No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

- Advertisement -spot_img

ARCHIVE

Monthly Archives: February, 2013

New tax could push cruise ships away from Caldera

Tourism business owners fear that a tax increase could force cruise ship companies to use ports in Nicaragua or Panama.

Costa Rican exports increased by 7.2 percent in January

Microprocessor components are still the top export product.

Costa Rican police nab drug-trafficking band

Police find cocaine, methamphetamines and marijuana as well as weapons and drug packaging equipment.

Apple hit by hackers

A malware affected a “small number” of computers at Apple but they were isolated from the main network.

Rate agency postpones plan to conserve water

A proposed rate hike aimed to reduce high water consumption during dry season.

Tax Administration closes 18 businesses

Tax officials say companies failed to pay or declare taxes, or issue receipts.

Teachers, workers unions and taxi drivers announce protests

Union leaders warn they will cause “a mess in the streets.”

Are Ticos getting hooked on credit cards?

A new report by Costa Rica's Central Bank shows that more Ticos than ever before are using plastic for their purchases.

What is Mexico’s Peña Nieto doing in Costa Rica?

Common agenda items include drug trafficking, human trafficking, immigration and fight against organized crime in the region.

Sometimes business owners need a good coach

From Feb. 8-12, 51 business coaches analyzed better practices at Crown Plaza San José Corobicí in La Sabana.

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img