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Public Hearing re Suerre and Las Palmas set for Nov 27
Posted by Editor | November 4, 2009 | Categories: Community Calendar, Economic Development, Local Business News | 4 Comments
| November 27, 2009 |
A high court ruling on Monday afternoon was what led to the suspension of the eviction and demolition proceedings on Hotels Suerre and Las Palmas. More than 120 officials from the police, fire and coast guard who had arrived along with work crews went home on Tuesday to await the court’s final decision.
But the ruling was a temporary injunction only while the court studies the issue more. The next step will be a public hearing for all involved parties set for November 27.
The high court originally ordered the demolition of the two hotels in 2001. But action on this has been suspended by 11 injunctions, two lawsuits, one habeas corpus writ and now Monday afternoon’s ruling.
More: Tico Times: Caribbean hotels saved by high court halt on demolition
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This second eviction operation cost the country well over $100,000.
http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/2009/noviembre/04/pais2148501.html
Wow… Now that’s depressing.
I just drove down to Manzanillo yesterday and can not believe how much the road has deteriorated past Cocles. If they don’t do something soon, it is going to have severe effects for both locals and tourists. Hence very negative effects on local employment.
Imagine what the $100k they spent on this circus event could have done for the road.
Our road here in Playa Negra got really bad as well. We were able to raise funds with neighbors that were actually committed to building a better community (instead of pretending they are) and cut a deal with the Muni to supply heavy equipment and did quite good job in making it passable.
Just to give you an idea how bad it got… Even the taxi drivers and tour operators took up a collection and contributed.
Colin, the road is a whole different topic…don’t even get me going….as it has a lot to do with the muni…and how much they care about the coastal community – even though we gladly pay most of the taxes. My car repair bills the past few months have been phenomenal…funds that I would be happier to put towards fixing the road myself. But again, THAT is a whole other animal!!!!!
It’s not just about car repairs Manuel. The condition of the road, given the amount of dust that gets generated, is a serious public health issue.
Asthma rates among local kids, and other bronchial ailments among the local elderly, have risen significantly in recent years.