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Recession? says Who?
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You would never know there was a recession in Puerto Viejo with the number of projects currently underway. And on top of all the building, they are finally making progress in fixing the roads. Rumor has it that they are hoping to complete the pavment between Hone Creek and Puerto Viejo with final [...]
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Police apprehend five undocumented African migrants in Manzanillo
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Police arrested five migrants of African origin who had been abandoned by smugglers on the beach in Manzanillo, reported an official today.
The Security Ministry said in a statement that the incident took place last Wednesday, when police discovered five foreigners, allegedly from Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea, who were walking in an unknown direction and with [...]
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CATCAS General Meeting on July 20
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[ July 20, 2009; 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. ] CATCAS, the South Caribbean Tourism and Business Board, is announcing a general meeting for all members on Monday July 20. The meeting will begin at 2:45pm at the Casa de la Cultura in Puerto Viejo.
There is only one item on the agenda for this special meeting: discussion of a project to construct facilities for the [...]
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Murder Suspect Released
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On Wednesday, the court in Limon released the suspect who has accused of the murder of Carlos Navarro, known locally as Rulos.
The suspect, identified in the latest La Nación article by last name Lewis (but previously referred to by last name Mitchell) was initially ordered held in preventative detention for three months by a Bribri [...]
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Find Restaurant Menus Online!
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Trying to find a place to eat? You can now explore restaurant menus online on Puerto Viejo Satellite.
Head to the Restaurants page and look for listings which have a View Menu shown.
Some menus you can see which we have so far are:
Cafe Rico
Jungle Love
Loco Natural
Mojos Beach Grill
If you’re a restaurant owner or manager, email [...]
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What happened to the forum?
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Don’t all look so glum. There’s still a place online to talk about Puerto Viejo. Photo courtesy Tropical Adventures.
A number of people have commented that the forum has disappeared from Puerto Viejo Satellite and they missed it. Sorry to all you fans but I had to remove it.
The forum unfortunately kept getting attacked by spammers [...]
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Late Night Party on Beach Ends in Murder
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The crime happened at the beach downtown where the craft vendors setup. Photo by Martin Carvajal, courtesy of La Nación
A party on the beach in the early hours of Wednesday morning ended in one man dead.
Deciding to get the last word in an argument which had been ongoing, a man identified by last name Mitchel [...]
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Rapist Jailed
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The much talked about sexual offender in Playa Chiquita area has been arrested and is in jail. He was identified with bite marks and scratch marks after an attempted assault late at night along main road leading south of town. The victim managed to escape her attacker, but did require multiple stitches.
She [...]
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Benefit Concert for The Bridge
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[ May 9, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Jim MacDougall and the funky 6-piece Los Rayos del Sol Band are presenting a Benefit Dance and Concert for
El Puente—The Bridge on Saturday May 9th from 7 - 10pm.
The Bridge provides education, food, and micro loan assistance for the indigenous of Puerto Viejo. You can reach The Bridge at 2750 0524
The night will feature high [...]
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Oscar Arias inaugurates new water system for area
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Oscar Arias and Roberto Sancho unveil a plaque for the new water system
Oscar Arias, the president of Costa Rica, was among the dignitaries in Hone Creek (just outside Puerto Viejo) on the weekend to open a new water system. The new system will also service the communities of Puerto Viejo, Carbón Uno, Comadre and [...]
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Honduran coup condemned by OAS
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Ousted Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya said Wednesday he will not return to his home country until at least Saturday, after a three-day international deadline to reinstate him.
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Fly Like a Bird for Free With Costa Rica Vacations
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A well established luxury travel agency located in Costa Rica is offering free domestic flights on SANSA Regional airlines from any beach destination to either of the country's two international airports, in order to encourage clients to take advantage of one more day in the sun.
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India May Have The Taj Mahal, But Costa Rica Has The Mariana Chapel
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By Lynn Farris, Examiner.com The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth giving birth to the Emperor's 14th child.
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Salvador closes embassy in coup-stricken Honduras
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Salvadorian President Mauricio Funes said here Monday he had ordered the closure of Salvador's embassy in Honduras to show his solidarity with ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
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Secure IDs and Human Rights: The Case for Secure Foreign Resident ID Documents in Costa Rica
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In July 2005, Costa Rica passed an immigration reform act to serve as a key instrument for fighting corruption and regularizing the status of a growing migrant population.
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Study-abroad students consider cheaper destinations, scour for scholarships
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University of Colorado student David Levine, foreground, listens as Cindy Kraft, left, assistant director of study abroad, explains financial aid options for programs during an information session Wednesday.
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Costa Rican official: Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is in Costa Rica following arrest
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A high-ranking official says that Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is in Costa Rica following his detention by soldiers in his homeland.
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Choosing a Private Investigator in Costa Rica
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After receiving numerous inquiries on how to best select a private investigator in Costa Rica, this article was written to assist those who are seeking such services.
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Costa Rica Stock Promoter Pleads Guilty in New York to Bribery Scheme
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LEV L. DASSIN, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JONATHAN CURSHEN, a stock promoter based in San Jose, Costa Rica, pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to provide secret bribes to stock brokers in order to induce the brokers to purchase a particular stock on behalf of their clients.
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No More 'Celebrity' For Patti Blagojevich
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Illinois' former first lady won't be queen of the jungle. Patti Blagojevich was voted off NBC's reality series "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" on Tuesday.
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Israeli man murdered in Costa Rica
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A 26-year-old man from Ashkelon has been murdered in Jaco, Costa Rica, the Foreign Ministry announced Monday.
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New Albany Teen Missing
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Officials with the First United Methodist Church in New Albany said a member of a youth group went missing over the weekend during a visit to Costa Rica.
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