Yearly Archives: 2015
Nicaraguan Cocoa in the “Big Leagues”
TODAY NICARAGUA - The country's inclusion in the list of fine cacao producers drawn up by the International Cocoa Organization has improved product positioning in the major buyer markets
From a statement issued by ProNicaragua:
As of September 21st, Nicaragua joined the list of countries of fine cocoa producers drawn up...
Costa Rica Digital Television (TDT) Testing Starts
QCOSTARICA - The government announced it has granted televisión digital terrestre (TDT) - Digital Terrestrial Television, open and free, as an initial phase to expand coverage throughout the country.
Approval of this first block of permits, announced Tuesday, will provide those currently broadcasting in analog and interested parties, to prepare...
Costa Rica Construction Costs To Lower Due To Import of Chinese...
QCOSTARICA - Construction costs in Costa Rica are lower due to the import of Chinese cement, according to La Republica.
Chinese imports retail at around 20 per cent below cement produced locally by Cemex and Holcim.
However, to date the imported cement has not received certification of compliance with domestic standards...