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Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested in Nosara
The Narc Squad added to their tally of drug-related arrests with the takedown of a suspected drug dealer in Nosara this Monday July 30.
Maintenance Works on Nosara- Samara Route are Left Unfinished
– MOPT’s machinery was removed after just one week
– CONAVI claims bidding company will continue with maintenance works
One week…that was the exact time machinery from MOPT spent working on Route 160 between Samara and Nosara. Work began on July 20th and ended just after the Annexation celebration.
Starting Wednesday All Tax Filing Must Be Online
Starting next Wednesday, August 1, no more running to the bank by the 15th of each month, as all tax submissions and income statement amendments must be submitted online only.
What Was Said and Committed to by the Public Officials
For those who couldn’t be present during the speeches given on Wednesday, July 25th by public officials, VON brings you the summary of the most important commitments, comments and insinuations (you know to who) of the day.
25th of July Celebrations
Residents of Nicoya Canton Protested the Government’s Unfulfilled Promises
The Public Force present during the 25th of July civic act intimidated Marcos Jimenez, mayor of Nicoya, demanding his identification card while he marched in a peaceful protest.
Vacationers Rescued by Local Surfers
An intense brush with tidal trouble left one American family on vacation feeling relieved Monday July 23 at Guiones Beach.
Vice Minister of Security Begs Nosara to Respect the President
– Nosarans still plan demonstration on July 25th
– Vice Minister promises new patrol car and employment fair
On Thursday, July 19th, the Vice Minister of Security, Celso Gamboa, met with representatives of various Nosara community organizations at Hotel L'acqua Viva to discuss the community’s security needs, but after the meeting ended he also made a personal appeal to the community leaders to respect President Laura Chinchilla during her upcoming visit to Nicoya on July 25th.
July 25th Anexation Celebration
President Chinchilla Will Pass Through Nicoya But Won’t Stay
The President of the Republic, Laura Chinchilla, has now confirmed that she will be present in the colonial city on July 25th to celebrate 188 years of annexation of the Nicoya Party, but she will not hold the traditional public session.
Thieves Assault Samara Gas Station
With a romantic touch, a man wearing a motorcycle helmet approached Karol Matamoros Briones with a bunch of flowers as she was working at Servicentro Samara, preparing money for a bank deposit. Then he pulled out a gun.
President Hasn’t Yet Decided With Which Canton to Spend July 25th
While the cantons of Abangares, Bagaces and Santa Cruz have asked the President of the Republic, Laura Chinchilla, for the honor of having her as a special guest during the Government Council session on July 25th, in Nicoya the list of people angry with the leader is growing longer.
"Pura Gate"? New Law Protects Political Secrets
Shades of Watergate! President Laura Chinchilla signed into law last week a prohibition to "procure or obtain illegally secret political information." Political espionage is punishable by four to eight years in prison.
Maintenance Starts Along Route 160 Between Nosara and Samara
CONAVI Initiated Bidding Process for Roadway
Finally, after a long wait and now well into rainy season, the almost impassable route 160 is receiving attention as machinery from MOPT initiated maintenance works over the route.
Muni Gives Until Sept. 14 to Update Property Declarations
By law, property owners should update declarations of the value of their properties every five years. However, not everyone does. In fact, many properties are not even registered with the “Bienes Inmuebles” (real estate) office of the municipality.
Nosara ASADAs Might Unite or Hand Over Control to AyA
Due to various problems with the supply of water in Nosara, an effort is underway to look for options to improve the administration of this important resource.
Airport Crime
Court Gives 16-Year Prison Sentence for Murder
The Third Court of the Supreme Court of Justice finalized the sentence of 16 years of prison imposed on a man with the last names Sirias Sequeira for the crime of simple murder against Michael Eduardo Rojas Murillo, who was killed in April of 2009.
New Venue to Attain Drivers License in Nicoya Ready in Late July
Long trips to Liberia or San Jose to renew, duplicate, or process a license are in the past. As of July 25, you can take the theoretical and practical driving tests, go through the renewal process, duplicate licenses or permits to learn to drive, with the opening of the new home of Driver Education in Nicoya.
On the Coast Cash is King, but Not for the Community
If you purchase a product or service in a shop in Samara or Nosara and decide to use a credit or debit card as payment, you could be in trouble because there are still businesses that only accept cash.
Villas Playa Samara Denies Contaminating Estuaries
The manager of Villas Playa Samara, Phillipe Brisson, affirmed that the hotel has made so many improvements to their wastewater treatment system in the past few years that the quality of the hotel’s treated water has never been better.
Communities Organize to Receive Cell Phone Security Alerts
Security alerts can now be sent directly to the cell phones of community members through an initiative being organized by the Public Force.
New Police Chief for Canton of Nicoya Focuses on Objectives
The new police chief for the Canton of Nicoya, Omar Chavarria, purports to be a man who focuses on setting and achieving objectives.
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