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Feb
24
Bus fares on the rise
February 24, 2010 | Tags: Transport | Comments Off
The regulator of bus fares has approved price increases for some 560 routes nationally averaging 5.1%
The fare between San Jose and Puerto Viejo will increase from 4,290 colones to 4,545 colones (that’s $8.30 at current exchange rates). Some other new rates are:
| Route | Fare |
| San Jose – Cahuita | 3,690 |
| San Jose – Sixaola | 5,265 |
| Puerto Viejo – Limon | 1,420 |
| Hone Creek – Limon | 1,195 |
| Cahuita – Limon | 950 |
The fare increases take effect next Tuesday, March 9.
More:
- La Nación: Tarifas de bus subirán 5% en promedio en todo el país
- Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (Aresep)
Feb
19
CATCAS spells out priorities for new deputy for Limon province
February 19, 2010 | Tags: Government and Politics | Comments Off
The chamber of tourism for the South Caribbean (CATCAS) has sent a letter to the new deputy elected to represent Limon province, Rodrigo Pinto, offering their assistance in setting priorities and informing him of issues they’d like to see action on in Talamanca.
Some of the things that CATCAS says should be priorities for the new deputy are:
- Repair of the road between Hone Creek and Manzanillo and the principal streets of Puerto Viejo and Cahuita
- Sewage and water treatment
- Garbage collection
- Security and crime
- The possibility of a small airport in the Hone Creek area
- Review of the municipal taxes and fees (which are exorbitant and unequally applied)
- The promotion of the local culture
- The Puerto Viejo school
CATCAS has asked for a meeting with the new deputy to discuss their proposals.
You can view the full letter (in Spanish) here.
Feb
16
CATCAS General Assembly Mar 14
February 16, 2010 | Tags: Community Calendar, Community News | Comments Off
| March 14, 2010 | ||
| 2:30 pm |
The tourism association of the South Caribbean (CATCAS) will hold their annual general assembly on Sunday Mar 14 at the Casa de la Cultura in Puerto Viejo starting at 2:30 pm.
The agenda will include reports from the president and treasurer and election of officers for the coming year.
CATCAS is involved in many community projects and lobbying for the community. The participation of the community is important so CATCAS can move forward with their plans and initiatives that are of benefit to the whole canton.
Feb
12
ReciCaribe’s Announces New Pickup Schedule
February 12, 2010 | Tags: Community News, Environment | Comments Off
 The Recycling Center. Photo courtesy of Pachamama |
Courtesy of the folks over at Greencoast, here is the new schedule for recycling pickup:
Monday:
From Playa Negra to Cahuita
Tuesday:
From Manzanillo to Rockin’ J’s
Wednesday:
Puerto Viejo
Thursday:
A day to catch up on routes that were too big to finish on the other day’s of the week.
Friday:
The first and third Friday’s of the month to BriBri
Please recycle your
- squished aluminum cans,
- clean and squished #1 and #2 plastics and
- clean topless glass
Contacts:
Tirza: Cocotir2@hotmail.com
Noemi: zequynoe@hotmail.com
Sonia: soniet4@hotmail.com
ReciCaribe provides a valuable service and cannot survive without community support.
Please Support Recycling in Talamanca by making a donation:
Asociación de Reciclaje del Caribe Ced. Jur. 3-002-356594
Banco Costa Rica colones AHORRO (Savings): 399-638-6
Feb
12
Talamanca Mayor Arrested on Suspicion of Corruption
February 12, 2010 | Tags: Crime & Punishment | 13 Comments
 An agent stands guard outside the mayor’s house. Photo by Róger Amoretty, courtesy of La Nación |
The municipal mayor of Talamanca, Rugeli Morales Rodriguez, 45, was arrested yesterday morning by agents of the Office of Judicial Investigation (OIJ).
According to information from prosecutors, the mayor is under investigation, along with other local government officials, for the alleged diversion of municipal funds to personal accounts of ¢ 350 million ($640,000 US).
The Limon Deputy Attorney and OIJ agents raided the Municipality of Talamanca and the houses of the mayor and his mother. They seized documents and other evidence in the case.
The authorities also detained other men, one named Barrantes and another named Cortes. Both are employees of the municipality.
These individuals, along with the Mayor, are suspected of crimes of aggravated corruption of public officials and embezzlement and negotiations incompatible with elected office.
Authorities also apprehended several other individuals in the case, one with the surname Bastos, and another named Morales.
Mayor Morales was arrested at 4 a. m. while driving in the area of Vizcaya, some 60 miles from Bribrí.
The police officers approached him and he tried to flee, so a chase ensued until they managed to capture him.
However, his family denied he was running away and said that was heading to the Ministry of Public Works in San Jose, where he had a meeting at 8 a. m. They said he tried to flee when stopped because he thought he was being assaulted by thieves.
The Mayor was then taken to his home, which the authorities had already secured, and subsequently to the municipality to be a witness to the seizure of evidence.
More: La Nación: Alcalde de Talamanca preso por sospecha de corrupción
Feb
7
CATCAS and UNICEF present “Guest of the Heart” program in Puerto Viejo and Cahuita
February 7, 2010 | Tags: Community Calendar, Helping Out | Comments Off
| February 13, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| February 14, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am |
Local hotel and tourism operators are invited to the launch of this program presented by our local business association CATCAS and UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund).
The “Guest of the Heart” strategy is aimed at helping children with problems or abandoned children.
The meeting for hoteliers from Puerto Viejo, Cocles, Punta Uva and Manzanillo is Saturday Feb 13 at 11 am at the Hotel Punta Cocles.
The meeting for hoteliers from Cahuita is Sunday Feb 14 at Restaurante Relax in Cahuita.
This is a great opportunity for Caribe Sur tourism operators to help and join to be part of this program, the first time that UNICEF has partnered with a chamber of tourism in Central America.
More information on the “Guest of the Heart” program can be found on the UNICEF Costa Rica website.
For more information on the local meetings or the involvement of CATCAS, contact Rolando Soto at turismocaribesur@yahoo.com.
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