Comments on: Public Hearing re Suerre and Las Palmas set for Nov 27

By: mike

mike — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:34:54 +0000

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.

By: Manuel

Manuel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:33:29 +0000

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!!!!!

By: Colinsito

Colinsito — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:19 +0000

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.

By: Manuel Pinto

Manuel Pinto — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:43:55 +0000

This second eviction operation cost the country well over $100,000.

http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/2009/noviembre/04/pais2148501.html