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The Nicaraguan prosecutor’s office announced on Friday that eight government officials have been arrested and will face charges of “fraud” and “embezzlement of public funds.” However, opposition groups argue that these arrests are politically motivated, targeting Sandinista members critical of President Daniel Ortega’s administration. According to the prosecutor’s office, which has faced accusations of acting in alignment with Ortega’s directives, the eight individuals remain in preventive detention pending their trial scheduled to begin on September 11. The charges stem from what authorities describe as “serious crimes committed against the public treasury.” Contrary to the official narrative, opposition media outlets operating in exile have reported that the detained officials are actually members of the Sandinista Front. These individuals were part of a WhatsApp group named “La Comuna,” where they allegedly criticized decisions made by Ortega’s government. The group was apprehend...

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong invites application for vacant Academic and Faculty Positions, a public research university located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Research Associate Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology Apply‌ Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology Apply‌ Senior Research Assistant (External Fund) / Research Assistant School of Life Sciences […]

The University of Lucerne in Switzerland invites application for vacant Academic Positions, a public university with a campus in Lucerne, Switzerland. Vacancies Faculty of Theology Wiss. Assistentin / Assistenten oder Oberassistentin / Oberassistent für Religionspädagogik und Katechetik (50%) Faculty of Law eine Forschungsmitarbeiterin oder einen Forschungsmitarbeiter wiss. Assistentin/Assistenten im Privatrecht (mit Schwergewicht OR) (50%) wissenschaftliche […]

In celebration of National Parks Month , the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), and the Regional Directorate of the Conservation Area La Amistad Caribe have officially reopened the Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve for tourism and research. This reserve is one of 169 protected wildlife areas in Costa Rica and one of the 14 managed by ACLA-C under SINAC. Located on the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica, the reserve spans the La Estrella river basin (89%) and the Sixaola river basin (10.9%) within the Talamanca Mountain Range. The reserve’s lush landscape is predominantly tropical forest, with 99.4% of its territory covered in greenery. Almost the entire reserve is under state control, protecting more than 99% of its expanse. The reopening of Hitoy Cerere is the result of collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, aimed at improving the quality of experiences for students, researchers, and visitors, as well as improving workin...

A new report titled “Balance and Trends in the Housing Sector 2023,” presented by the Costa Rican Association of Engineers and Architects (CFIA) in partnership with the University of Costa Rica (UCR), reveals a stark disparity between current housing prices and the needs of Costa Rican households. The report indicates that nearly 90% of housing solutions are designed to cater to just 30% of households, leaving the majority of the population without affordable housing options. The UCR further highlights that low-income households are among the most severely impacted by the ongoing housing crisis. Specifically, there has been a significant decrease in the delivery of housing vouchers. In 2021, 11,428 housing vouchers were issued; however, this number dropped to 8,369 in 2022 and further declined to 8,222 in 2023. This represents a 36% average decrease compared to 2021, meaning over 7,000 families have lost the opportunity for adequate housing. “Housing is a major concern for citizens...

PhD Scholarships at The University of Luxembourg, a public research university situated on Belval Campus and in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Job Title Contract type PhD in Electrocatalyst Development for Electrolyzers Fixed Term Contract PhD in Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Cracking of Ammonia Fixed Term Contract Doctoral researchers (PhD) in Law and Political Science Fixed Term […]

Most of us spend precious little time in nature. We’ll dip our toes in when we visit a waterfall or go for a hike, but for the most part we live our lives in the human world thinking very little about the huge variety of other creatures that we share this planet with. While we’re sitting in buildings, working, and shopping, there’s another secret world taking place under the cover of the forest. Camera traps are a window into the world of the wild. They show us who’s living in the forest and, if we’re lucky, a little bit about what they’re up to. This window is incredibly small. Of the thousands of acres of forest in Costa Rica, each camera trap shows us what’s happening in an area of a few square meters. After years of camera trapping, I’m still impressed by the number of different species that pass through the view of this small window. Sometimes, when we’re incredibly lucky, we get to see more than an animal walking through the frame of the camera trap, we get to see some animal b...

Fully Funded PhD Scholarships at Copenhagen University, the second oldest institution for higher education in Denmark. TITLE FACULTY DEADLINE PhD fellowship in Veterinary Vaccinology at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Science Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences 27-08-2024 PhD fellowship in Inorganic Chemistry Faculty of Science 30-08-2024 PhD position in philosophy of science Faculty […]

Imagine eating delicious Caribbean cuisine while floating in a boat, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty and natural wonders of Tortuguero National Park. This unique experience is made possible by “La Katonga,” a restaurant by the Mawamba Group . Unlike other floating restaurants in the country, it is built on two boats that sail the Tortuguero River, allowing visitors to enjoy their meal while being enchanted by the park’s magic. “Costa Rica has a unique gastronomy, full of ingredients, flavors, and stories of entrepreneurs that, combined with the natural beauty of our country, allow people to live a unique and unforgettable experience, even more so on a floating restaurant on the mighty Tortuguero River,” said Ireth Rodriguez, head of promotion at the ICT. Eugenia Jurado, sales manager of Grupo Mawamba, a company founded in the eighties by husband and wife Mauricio Dada and Norma Arrea, explained how this peculiar restaurant works. “La Katonga was constructed on the base of a ...

Dengue continues to pose a significant public health threat in Costa Rica. According to data from the National Children’s Hospital (HNN), 25 children have been hospitalized this year due to dengue-related complications. Marcela Hernández, an infectologist and coordinator of the Hospital’s Epidemiological Surveillance Unit, reported that four additional minors have suffered from severe dengue. “Up to August 21, 193 patients in the Children’s Hospital’s emergency department have tested positive for dengue . Of these, 25 have been hospitalized with warning signs, but fortunately, none have died,” she said. Most of the cases treated involve children aged 5 to 9. There have also been cases among children aged 10 to 14. Children who suffer from severe dengue may experience sequelae, including organ, renal, and hepatic function impairment. “Since the hospital is located in San José, most cases we receive are from this province, but we are also seeing more cases from Alajuela and Heredia,”...

Panama deported another 30 Colombian migrants this Saturday who had entered the country through the Darién jungle border, as part of the implementation of a recent agreement with the United States, the government reported. A “deportation flight of migrants who entered irregularly through the Darién jungle” was carried out, stated the Ministry of Security on its X (formerly Twitter) account. Deputy Minister Luis Felipe Icaza specified that “30 Colombians, including 6 high-profile individuals,” were deported. Last Tuesday, the Panamanian government applied the agreement with Washington for the first time, deporting 29 Colombians with criminal records on a charter flight. These individuals also entered the country through the Darién, the inhospitable jungle on the Colombian-Panamanian border, which has become a migration corridor for those heading to the United States. Upon taking office on July 1, President José Raúl Mulino signed a migration agreement with the United States, through ...

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden invites application for vacant PhD, Postdocs and Faculty Positions, , a university in Sweden. Job Department Published to Postdoc in quantitative genetics and international genetic evaluation Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science 30/09/2024 PhD-position in Forest Management Faculty of Forest Sciences 30/09/2024 Postdoctoral position in Agricultural and […]

Uppsala University in Sweden invites application for vacant PhD and Academic Positions, among the world’s 100 best universities, research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Positions Department deadline  Universitetslektor i logopedi förenad med anställning som logoped vid Akademiska sjukhuset Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap 2024-10-01 Researcher – commissioning beamline scientist at DREAM, ESS Uppsala University, […]

Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two years ago. But the price and quick delivery time convinced him, and now he is a convert. Perez, 47, is one of millions of car buyers in Latin America to have made the shift from US- and Brazilian-built cars to Chinese models in recent years. In 2019, the Asian economic giant sold $2.2 billion worth of cars in the region. Last year, the figure reached $8.5 billion, according to the International Trade Center (ITC), a UN agency. Chinese car sales represented 20 percent of the region’s total in money terms —  ahead of the United States with 17 percent and Brazil with 11 percent. No other market outside Asia now has a larger share of Chinese cars, according to the ITC. “We tend to stigmatize Chinese brands, but no… this one was super good, super good. So I don’t regret buying it,” Perez said of his first purchase, which he said he had expected to be “plastic-like.”   And hi...

Technische Universität Darmstadt invites application for vacant PhD, Postdoc and Faculty Positions, a research university in the city of Darmstadt, Germany. University Professors Department of Computer Science Professur W3 für Visual Computing und in Personalunion die Leitung des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Graphische Datenverarbeitung IGDProfessorship (W3) for Visual Computing and in personal union as Director of Fraunhofer […]

The University of Mannheim in Germany invites applications for vacant Academic Positions, abbreviated UMA, is a public research university in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Name Field Application deadline Studentische Aushilfe (m/w/d) bei der Info-Hotline Temporary help (also for students) Sun, 29 Sep 2024 Studentische Hilfskräfte (w/m/d) im CareerNetwork der Universität Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH Student […]

In a shocking revelation, our capital city’s air quality has deteriorated to levels worse than those of Mexico City, long considered one of the most polluted urban areas in Latin America. This alarming news comes as the Defensoría de los Habitantes (Ombudsman’s Office) calls for urgent action to address the growing air pollution crisis in Costa Rica. Recent data shows that the concentration of particulate matter (PM10) in San José’s air has reached a concerning 27.1 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), significantly higher than Mexico City’s 21.7 µg/m³. These tiny particles, primarily produced by vehicle emissions, factories, and other human activities, pose serious health risks to our population. The gravity of the situation is further underscored by an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development report, which found that a staggering 88% of Ticos are exposed to harmful levels of air pollution. Defensora de los Habitantes, Angie Cruickshank, emphasized the need for collectiv...

Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education in Germany invites application for vacant Master, PhD, Postdoc and Research Positions, a scientific institute in the field of Education Research as well as the Didactic method of Natural science in Germany. Project Manager (f/m/d) for the research project “Thinking Through Places”Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL), Leipzig […]

University of Leeds in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research Positions, a public research university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Academic Lecturer in Mineral Scaling (Teaching and Research) Grade 8 £46,974 to £56,021 per annum 27/08/2024 LIDA Academic Fellow in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Grade 8 to Grade 9 £46,974 to £66,857 per […]

University of Leeds in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Academic Lecturer in Mineral Scaling (Teaching and Research) Grade 8 £46,974 to £56,021 per annum 27/08/2024 LIDA Academic Fellow in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Grade 8 to Grade 9 £46,974 to […]

University of Bristol in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Teaching Positions, red brick Russell Group research university in Bristol, England. Chair in Marketing Faculty of Social Sciences and Law 27 Aug 2024 See job details Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Glaciology Faculty of Science 30 Sep 2024 See job details Lecturer in […]

University of Bristol in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Teaching Positions, red brick Russell Group research university in Bristol, England. Academic Advisor Faculty of Arts 01 Sep 2024 See job details Academic Representation Coordinator 05 Sep 2024 See job details Administrator Education and Student Success 27 Aug 2024 See job details Assistant […]

Max Planck Institute in Germany invites application for vacant PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions, an independent non-governmental and non-profit association of German research institutes. Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) with Professor Anne PetersAugust 20, 2024Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg PhD Position (m/f/d) | Molecular and Cellular Effects of Toxin Resistance MutationsAugust […]

University of Leeds in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Title Grade Salary Closing Date Academic Lecturer in Mineral Scaling (Teaching and Research) Grade 8 £46,974 to £56,021 per annum 27/08/2024 LIDA Academic Fellow in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Grade 8 to […]

University of Bristol in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Teaching Positions, red brick Russell Group research university in Bristol, England. Academic Advisor Faculty of Arts 01 Sep 2024 See job details Administrator Education and Student Success 27 Aug 2024 See job details Assistant Business Analyst (IT) IT Services 22 Aug 2024 See […]

Durham University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Postdoctoral and Academic Positions, a collegiate public research university in Durham, England. Management Information Officer £29,605 – £36,024 per annum Student and Academic Services Directorate – Student Registry Apply‌ International Partnerships Manager £37,099 to £44,263 per annum International Office – Partnerships, Exchanges and Study Abroad Apply‌ […]

The regulatory plan of the Municipality of Talamanca has faced significant criticism. The plan permits tourism development and the construction of parking lots in areas identified as wetlands by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) in 2021. Franz Tattenbach, the Minister of Environment and Energy, defended a directive he issued last year, which stated that SINAC would no longer rely on the 2021 study. Instead, he mandated the use of only the State Natural Heritage (PNE) certification for the Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZMT), issued by SINAC in 2017. This earlier certification did not delimit or mark any wetlands. The most concerning aspect of the Coastal Regulatory Plan , approved in September last year by the Municipal Council of Talamanca, is its failure to mark or delimit wetlands. These areas are not included as protected zones, yet tourism development is allowed in locations where wetlands exist. A local resident filed a complaint, leading the Constitutional Court ...

University of Cambridge in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Academic Positions, a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Title Salary Closes Assistant/Associate Professor in Energy MaterialsDepartment of Materials Science and Metallurgy £45,585 – £57,696 or£61,198 – £64,914 15 October 2024 Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science and TechnologyDepartment of History and Philosophy […]

The Frente Amplio party presented a new bill that, according to its members, aims to improve the working conditions of delivery drivers. Sofía Guillén, Frente Amplio representative, accused Uber Eats of unilaterally abandoning talks with workers that were intended to improve working conditions. “You cannot treat your workers as if they are second-rate or as if this is the previous century. Your delivery workers are demanding better conditions. They approached you respectfully, with a letter, to request negotiations for improved conditions. It is unacceptable for you to close the door on them,” said Guillén. Among the workers’ requests are payment for tolls and an increase pay in the event of rainy conditions. Delivery workers are also required to give 40% of their salary to the company, significantly reducing their overall earnings. “I am a user, and whenever it rains, they charge you more. I assumed it was because they were giving more money to the delivery person—the one who is g...

University of Leicester in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research Academic Positions, a public research university based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom. Research Technician Vacancy ID: 10545 Location: Leicester Department: Respiratory Sciences Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, fixed term contract for 4 months Salary details: Grade 4 – £25,138 per annum, pro-rata if […]

When Nicolás Maduro was proclaimed the winner of the elections, José Ochoa began packing his bags to walk from Colombia to the United States through the Darién jungle. Like other migrants, his hope of returning to Venezuela vanished after the elections. Ochoa, 38, was counting on the opposition’s victory on July 28 to return to his native state of Carabobo (north-central), four years after leaving Venezuela fleeing the economic crisis. But amid allegations of fraud, Maduro was re-elected for a term until 2031, in a country from which more than seven million people have left, according to the UN. Of these, three million have arrived in Colombia, the main recipient. “I’m going to take the road to the United States… I didn’t want to do it but it’s a tough decision,” Ochoa said in Madrid, a municipality near Bogotá. There he lived alone in a small room. When he was visited, days after the elections, he had already sold the bed and a bicycle he used to get to his job in a flower field. H...

PhD Scholarships at Eindhoven University of Technology, a technical university in the Netherlands, operating in English. PhD on Stochastic modelling and reliability assessment PhD-student, No, Mathematics and Computer Science, EAISI – Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute, EIRES – Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems15 August 2024 PhD on Innovation pathways for off-shore wind energy integration […]

Eindhoven University in Netherlands invites application for vacant PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions, a technical university in the Netherlands, operating in English. Logistiek medewerker (1.0 fte) Waste Management & Logistics Non academic staff (supporting staff), No, Facility Management Center16 August 2024 PhD on Stochastic modelling and reliability assessment PhD-student, No, Mathematics and Computer Science, EAISI […]

The reality for many Costa Rican mothers is far from ideal. From 2018 to 2023, the percentage of mothers in the workforce decreased considerably. Close to 60% of those who are unemployed and stop actively searching for work do so because they must dedicate themselves to domestic responsibilities without any remuneration. Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) shows that 2023 ended with the lowest number of mothers in the workforce since 2018. “It is evident that in 2023, there has been an increase in women citing family responsibilities—such as domestic chores and caregiving—as reasons for not being able to work for pay. This is a growing trend,” explained Natalia Morales, a researcher with the State of the Nation Program (PEN). These findings are corroborated by data from the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) released in January 2024. The analysis identifies family obligations as the primary barrier for women leaving the workforce, followed by old age. In ...

Have you ever been in a dangerous situation but not realize it until later? It’s happened to me a few times while working in the field. Recently, I was walking down a dry riverbed wandering around slowly, searching the gravel for old pieces of pottery that can sometimes be spotted amongst the stones. As I reached down to grab a piece that looked like it was once the edge of a pot, an enormous tree crashed down twenty meters from where I was standing. Something like 30 seconds before, I was standing under that tree. I was in terrible danger and didn’t even know it. Perhaps the best example of such a situation occurred a couple of years ago when I came across a hole in an embankment about three feet in diameter. I was in Guanacaste during the late stages of dry season. I was in the forest alone about a 45-minute hike from my truck. Leaving the truck, I hiked through the forest down a steep hillside to where the forest transitioned into an estuary/mangrove. There was a river that fed ...

North Carolina State University in United States invites application for vacant Postdoc and Academic Positions, a public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Advanced Urinary Procedures/Extracorporeal Therapies Fellowship 19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) 195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences Post Doc No The Small Animal Nephrology and Urology service at NC […]

Ohio State University in United states invites application for vacant Postdoc and Research Positions, a large public research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Clinical Research Coordinator locationsMedical Center Campusposted onPosted Today R112138 Post Doctoral Scholar locationsMedical Center Campusposted onPosted Today R112131 Researcher, Senior Scientist locationsColumbus Campusposted onPosted Today R111977 Turfgrass Science Research Associate locationsColumbus […]

The world of birds is similar to the worlds of cars and celebrities, the pretty ones often get the headlines. Today’s bird is not reaching the podium of the beauty contest, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have other features that make it interesting. It’s oddly tall, it works in unison with other members of its species to catch food, and it frequents environments that make for picturesque backgrounds of camera trap videos. Today we meet the wood stork. The wood stork (Mycteria americana) is known as the cigüeñón or garzón in Spanish. I personally stick with garzón because cigüeñón has those two dots above the ‘u’ which frightens me because I don’t know what that means. As I mentioned at the top, these birds aren’t super attractive. From a distance they’re fine. It’s a large white bird, over 3 feet tall, with some black on its wings and super long legs standing in a still body of water. No problems there. The problem arises when you bring those binoculars to your face to get a be...

Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Board have announced an increase in United Airlines flight frequencies from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH). Starting December 19, the Chicago (ORD) – Guanacaste (LIR) route will operate one daily flight, up from its previous twice-weekly schedule. The flight will depart Chicago at 09:30 and is scheduled to arrive at Guanacaste Airport at 14:40. The Houston (IAH) route will see an increase to three daily flights, up from the current two. The new schedule has flights departing Houston at 07:52 and arriving at LIR at 11:24. United Airlines has confirmed that both routes will be operated using 175-seat Boeing 737-900 aircraft. William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism, stated, “This increase in flight frequencies from Chicago and Houston is another indicator of tourists’ preference for Costa Rica. This extraordinary high season, beg...

The University of Connecticut in United States invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university system with its main campus in Storrs, Connecticut. Current OpeningsDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics – Assistant Professor, Environmental and Natural Resource EconomicsDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics – Assistant […]

Postdoctoral and Research Positions at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.  Lecturer-ResearcherApply NowSaveJob Number: 23953Center for Advanced Urbanism Architecture & Planning Full-time (Hybrid) May 20, 2024LECTURER-RESEARCHER, School of Architecture and Planning-Norman B. Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU), to teach graduate-level courses (50%) and conduct research (50%) in the area of technology and […]

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute in United States invites application for vacant Postdoc and Academic Positions, an American non-profit medical research organization based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Administrative Coordinator, Bioengineering – Bhatia Lab locationsMassachusetts Institute of Technologyposted onPosted 18 Days Ago R-2917 Research Technician – GENIE locationsJanelia Research Campusposted onPosted Today R-2968 Laboratory Manager- Sankaran […]

From January to May 2024, energy demand in Costa Rica grew by 8% compared to the same period last year. According to Marco Acuña, executive president of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), electricity consumption is significantly higher than last year and exceeds the institution’s forecasted growth rate of 4% or less. ICE’s plans indicate that from 2022 to 2030, a $4 billion investment is needed to upgrade infrastructure for the production, transmission, and distribution of energy. This represents 4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This investment would enable the country to add 1,200 megawatts of capacity to the electricity system to meet the growing demand. “It’s a significant amount of money, and both the public and private sectors will need to make substantial efforts and remove barriers to these investments,” said Acuña. Meanwhile, Vice Minister of the Environment Ronny Rodriguez highlighted that the growth in demand is expected and could increase further with th...

The University of the Sunshine in Australia invites application for vacant Faculty and Academic Positions, a public university based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow  492622  UniSC SouthBank  UniSC Moreton Bay  Academic Level B  Academic Level C  Forest Research Institute  Full-Time  Closing on: Sep 8 2024 Contribute to exciting […]

The University of Queensland in Australia invites application for vacant Postdoctoral and Academic Positions, a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, Australia. Senior RPAS Technician (Maintenance Controller) locationsLong Pocketposted onPosted 8 Days Ago R-39999 Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) Academic Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit – Identified (s25) locationsSt Lucia Campusposted onPosted 30+ […]

In a move set to significantly boost Costa Rica’s tourism sector, several major U.S. airlines have announced dramatically reduced fares to our tropical paradise. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are now offering round-trip flights to Costa Rica for as low as $212, opening up our nation’s natural wonders to a broader range of international visitors. The discounted fares apply to flights arriving in both San José, our vibrant capital, and Liberia , the gateway to the beautiful Guanacaste province. This strategic pricing is expected to cater to diverse traveler preferences, from those seeking cultural experiences in San José to adventure enthusiasts and beach lovers drawn to Guanacaste’s lush rainforests and pristine beaches like Playa Hermosa. The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) views this development as a significant opportunity. “These competitive fares will undoubtedly attract more visitors to experience our ‘pura vida’ lifestyle,” said an ICT spokesperson. “...

Regina University in Canada invites application for vacant Postdoctoral and Academic Positions, a public research university located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. ECS 101 – Education for Justice: Knowledge, Schooling and Society (Sessional Practica Coach/Seminar Leader) – Fall 2024 20240621SS Faculty of Education Sessional 08/09/2024 URFA ECS 101 – Education for Justice: Knowledge, Schooling and Society […]

Costa Rican athlete Gerald Drummond has made a remarkable advance to the 400m hurdles semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Drummond secured second place with a time of 48.78, narrowly missing first place in heat 2 of the repechage, which was claimed by Sweden’s Carl Bengtström with a time of 48.63. Only the top two from each heat qualified for the next round. After the competition, he spoke to the National Olympic Committee and reflected on his performance. “The feelings are quite different today (Tuesday); I’m not as tired as I was yesterday (Monday), when I felt completely exhausted. It’s a strange experience—one of those unpredictable aspects of sports. I’m thrilled to have reached the semifinals, which was my primary goal for these Olympic Games. This year has been a great one for me, and although not reaching this stage wouldn’t have diminished my achievements, making it this far is an essential part of capping off a successful year,” he said. Gerald also revealed what he wou...

The United States deported a former local police chief to Guatemala on Monday, who was involved in the homicide of two people in an indigenous village, including a Canadian, the Police reported. “Deported and captured ex-policeman implicated in crimes against Canadian and Guatemalan,” the Guatemalan Police stated on the social network X, along with a video showing the former officer descending handcuffed from a plane at the capital’s airport.The former police chief faces charges in Guatemala for “the crimes of extrajudicial execution and forced disappearance,” they added. Vásquez, 33, was arrested on June 11 in the town of McAllen, in the southern state of Texas, as reported at the time by the Guatemalan Interior Minister, Francisco Jiménez.The ex-officer fled to the United States after the murder two months earlier of a Guatemalan and a Canadian in the municipality of San Andrés Itzapa, about 35 km west of Guatemala City. On April 18, in a confusing incident, the victims were deta...

MacEwan University in Canada invites application for vacant Academic and Staff Positions, MacEwan University is a public undergraduate university located in the downtown core of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Academic Counsellor IWellness and Psychological Services, Student Affairs Learning SpecialistAccess and Disability Resources, Student Affairs Sessional Clinical InstructorsFaculty of Nursing Sessional Instructor, Gerontology & Hospice Palliative CareProfessional […]

Pope Francis called this Sunday to “seek the truth” in Venezuela amid allegations of fraud in President Nicolás Maduro’s re-election, while opposition leader María Corina Machado thanked seven European countries for requesting the publication of the election records. The pontiff’s call comes after requests from the United States and several Latin American and European countries to publish the records of the disputed presidential elections held on July 28, amid protests that have left at least eleven civilians dead according to human rights organizations, and more than 2,000 detained. “I make a heartfelt appeal to all parties to seek the truth, act with moderation, avoid any kind of violence, resolve disputes through dialogue, and have in their hearts the true good of the population and not partisan interests,” Francis said to a crowd after the Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Maduro was confirmed by the National Electoral Council (CNE), which aligns with ...

Ryerson University in Canada invites application for vacant Postdoc and Faculty Positions, a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Position title Department Deadline to Apply Research Assistant Physics Posted until filled Post-Doctoral Fellow in Microwave Absorber Materials Chemical Engineering, and/or Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering Posted until filled Postdoctoral Research Fellow Centre for Urban […]

McGill University in Canada invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish. Open Rank (Clinical) and Division Director of Pediatric Palliative Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (C1-240717) locationsMtl. Childrens Hospposted onPosted 2 Days Ago JR0000056596 Posting Date: 2024-08-01 […]

McGill University in Canada invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish. Research and Grants OfficerlocationsMcGill College 2001posted onPosted 12 Days Ago JR0000056258 Posting Date: 2024-07-22 Research AdministratorlocationsMontreal Neuro.posted onPosted 12 Days Ago JR0000056317 Posting Date: 2024-07-22 […]

Its moving fast at the Paris Olympics! Our own Brisa Hennessy has now made Costa Rican history by advancing to the semifinals after defeating her Brazilian rival, Luana Silva. Hennessy earned her spot with scores of 3.20 and 3.17, totaling 6.37, while Silva scored 5.47. Demonstrating remarkable tenacity, confidence, and patience, Brisa has proven herself to be one of the best surfers in the world. She celebrated with a heartfelt hug from her mother, who was the first to greet her after she emerged from the Tahitian waters, having secured her place in the semifinals. Hennessy then spoke to the National Olympic Committee (CON) and couldn’t hide her excitement. “We are almost there, we are very close. Thank you so much for everything, for believing in me. Let’s go for the medal. We’re going to get it—Pura Vida!” she exclaimed. During the heat, the conditions were challenging for both athletes, and the sea did not provide the best waves for showcasing their skills. Nevertheless, the Ti...

University of Alberta in Canada invites application for vacant Postdoctoral and Academic Positions, a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry – Department of Emergency Medicine Competition 1262Research Project Coordinator CategoryAdministrative / Financial / Research Support Annual salary range$51,821.52 to $70,382.74 Closing date August 09, 2024 University of Alberta […]