Archive for July 13th, 2009
Monday, July 13th, 2009
The International Court of Justice ruled in favour of Costa Rica’s demand that Nicaragua lift restrictions on its tourist and commercial boats on the San Juan river, that borders both countries.
Although the river belongs to Nicaragua, a fact that Costa Rica has never disputed, under a 150 year old treaty Costa Rica has the right to patrol the 205 kilometre river that runs across both countries.
Nicaragua argued that its sovereignty over the river gives it the right to regulate traffic as it sees fit.
Costa Rica said, however, the same 1858 treaty accorded its vessels freedom of navigation for commercial purposes, and Nicaragua reneged on its obligations by requiring visas and forcing Costa Rican boats to stop for inspection at Nicaraguan military outposts on the northern bank. (more…)
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
Costa Rica’s President Oscar Arias has called for a second round of talks within a week between Manuel Zelaya, Honduras’ president ousted in a June 28 military coup, and Roberto Micheletti, the nation’s post-coup leader, according to Sunday’s edition of the La Nacion newspaper.
Arias hosted the two leaders on Thursday at separate meetings, after which each side designated a committee of four to speak for them. Micheletti and Zelaya did not meet face-to-face, and Micheletti went directly from Arias’ residence to the airport.
Zelaya’s team had suggested that the next round of talks should be in Honduras’ capital Tegucigalpa, but later accepted Costa Ricaas the venue due to a tough environment in Honduras. (more…)
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
Costa Rica confirmed the country’s fifth death case caused by the A/H1N1 flu on Sunday.
The dead, a 25-year-old woman, was 22-week pregnant with a pair of twins, Costa Rican Deputy Health Minister Ana Morice told local media.
She miscarried a few hours before she died Saturday at a hospital in the capital, Morice said.
Costa Rica has confirmed 351 cases of flu infections so far, and the government was worried about the rising trend of spreading, said Morice, noting that the authorities would strengthen preventive measures consequently.
Costa Rica reported its first A/H1N1 flu death on May 9.
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
New house construction in Costa Rica can be a real challenge to a person from the United States. The Costa Ricans, by nature, have a very relaxed and laid back attitude. Hence, you cannot expect the kind of efficiency and time keeping abilities that is very common in the United States. This article talks about a few points that will come handy when you plan to construct your dream home on the Costa Rican soil.
Firstly, you need to purchase the right kind of place to build your dream house. If you are a person who would like all commodities of life accessible or if you are a retired person planning to settle in Costa Rica, then, you might want to look at some plots available close to the city. If you are a person who would like privacy, seclusion and tranquility, then, you might want to purchase a plot close to the beach.
You also need to services of a good architect who can guide you through the entire process. The plans that you come up with for constructing your house has to be signed off by a professional architect who has good reputation in Costa Rica. An architect can also help you redesign your plans to suit Costa Rican standards in case you have drawn it up based on American standards. The architect also needs to get all the permits needed for building your house. (more…)
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