Source: PokerStars MONTREAL, May 27, 2015 /CNW/ - Portuguese football/soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Team PokerStars as a brand ambassador and will promote the game and the brand in global marketing campaigns, PokerStars, an Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) brand, announced today. The superstar player announced his new role via a personal video placed on his Facebook page where he is the...

Works by Juan Ortiz Apuy TORONTO, June 22, 2015 /CNW/ - Toronto's first and only gallery dedicated to Latin American Art opens on June 27 as part of the Pan Am Path Art Relay, with a thought-provoking and timely exhibition "Sportsmanship Under Surveillance." As the city prepares for the spectacle of the 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games, concerns are already beginning to arise about the impact...

A tracking device installed in a vehicle stolen from an expat resident from the United States helped law enforcement agents take down a den of thieves located in the southern suburbs of San Jose. According to a news report filed by Patricia Duran of daily tabloid Diario Extra, a 37-year old man is in custody for his alleged role in this larcenous ring. As previously reported by The Costa Rica S...

Real Pay-Per-Head LOS ANGELES, CA, June 21, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The management team of Realpriceperhead.com, considered to be one of the world's largest bookie software providers, has announced a successful leveraged management of the website, as well as other brands from the PPH company. As a result, the pay per head company will now operate as a private organization with offices located...

Costa Rica is an increasingly expensive and prohibitive destination for foreign companies that wish to transfer their executives and staff to our country. Such was the report recently broadcast by national television network Teletica, which cited a research study by consulting firm Mercer Global. According to the Mercer report, the Greater San Jose Metropolitan Area (Spanish initials: GAM) rank...

Green Life Volunteers (Press Release) – We’re pleased to offer a new and very special project: You can work as a park ranger volunteer at the most INCREDIBLE conservation sites in Caño Island and Corcovado National Park of Costa Rica. The Ministry of Environment (MINAET), the entity behind the national parks in Costa Rica, is looking for enthusiastic people who love nature and would like to help o...

The draconian sentencing in the Silk Road criminal case and the quixotic Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal project have something in common; something other than their connection to Costa Rica, their respective controversy, and their collective absurdity. Recent reports suggests that the respective governments handling the two controversial situations mentioned above have imposed measures to silence...

Real Madrid's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (R) fights for the ball with Ivory defender Eric Bertrand Bailly (L) of Villarreal during the Primera Division soccer match played at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain on 01 March 2015. EFE Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo of the stellar Spanish club Real Madrid will be missing from the wedding ceremony of his equally stella...

Wikimedia Commons Sunrise, FL (PressAdvantage) – On May 8, Marina Medical hosted its first Gluteal Augmentation workshop in Costa Rica in partnership with Hospital CIMA and Dr. Luis Da Cruz. This workshop showcased the use of The Triple Tool to achieve optimal results for gluteal implants. Dr. Da Cruz began the two day workshop with several lectures covering comprehensive topics surrounding...

New York, Jun 16 (EFE).- A computer error in the system used to award U.S. visas has delayed thousands of temporary farmhands from entering the country and consequently has caused the nation's agriculture millions of dollars in losses, The Wall Street Journal said Tuesday. In its leading front page story, the daily said that since June 9, thousands of visas intended for farmhands during the cro...

Solar Energy Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica MARYLAND HEIGHTS Mo., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world's largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME), Central America's leading renewable energy company. SunEdison will acquire a 70 percent inter...

SANTA TERESA, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) June 19, 2015 -- Vajra Sol Yoga Adventures, specialists in yoga retreats to Costa Rica and Peru, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of...

Source: Flickr Commons UPDATE: Daily tabloid Diario Extra reports that the 46-year old expat resisted the carjacking and was shot during a struggle that occurred outside the vehicle. An expat from the United States by the last name of Morehead sustained a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital after an apparent carjacking in Costa Rica.  According to a news report published by online ...

Source: US CBP JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBP Press Release) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Air and Marine agents and interagency partners thwarted a dozen illicit smuggling attempts over a two week period in the western Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean preventing the distribution of more than $824 million in illegal drugs. The multi-agency operations targeted maritime drug acti...

New York, June 18, 2015 – Although Costa Rica continues to draw investors from around the world, challenges remain when it comes to boosting investment levels. Since taking office, President Luis Guillermo Solís has worked to increase the volume and nature of foreign direct investment. Despite the region’s weakening trade environment, the International Monetary Fund projects Costa Rica’s GDP to gr...

Source: Hilton Hotels SAN JOSE, Costa Rica and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana in the capital city of Costa Rica, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 625 hotels worldwide. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana is owne...

File image SARASOTA, Fla., June  17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- xG Technology, Inc. ("xG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a developer of wireless communications and spectrum sharing technologies, announced today the successful installation and initial deployment of an xMax broadband network in Escazu, Costa Rica by Itellum, LLC ("Itellum"). This represents the first stage of xMax network de...

Source: OIJ A top law enforcement agent in Costa Rica has been arrested under suspicion of being involved in a bizarre intimidation scheme that resulted in the wrongful detention of three visitors from the United States, one of them a former police officer. Early reports on this strange situation indicate that the strong-arming may be tied to unethical practices in the lucrative real estate ma...

Wikimedia Commons Santiago, Jun 17 (EFE).- Timaukel, a municipality on the southern tip of South America in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, is seeking 145 families willing to settle and build a town in one of the most sparsely populated corners of the Earth. "Just this past weekend, we received 1,600 information requests via e-mail," Mayor Alfonso Simunovic told Efe. "We didn't expect to at...

Waterboarding device. Wikimedia Commons Washington, Jun 16 (EFE).- The U.S. Senate passed Tuesday by an overwhelming majority an amendment banning torture with interrogation techniques like rectal feeding and waterboarding. The bilateral vote was 78-21. "We must continue to insist that the methods we employ in this fight for peace and freedom must always, always, be as right and honorabl...

Source: Tommy Lee Sparta Facebook 13th Street Promotions Press Release -- Ace deejay Tommy Lee Sparta made an exuberant return to Central America for his Costa Rican supporters. This appearance marks the entertainer’s third show for his massive fan base in Costa Rica. With high-energy the gothic star took to the “Dancehall Xplosion” stage giving arguably the best performance of the night. The ...

(June 17, 2014 - TransWorld Business) – In a nod to its fun-filled heritage, MyPakage is rewarding fans for getting after it this summer with the return of the Permission To Play contest. Whether you’re soaking up rays on the lake, adventuring in the woods, partying with friends, jumping out of airplanes, swimming with dolphins or dancing up a storm, MyPakage is giving away a 13-day trip to Costa ...

Solar power recharging station for electric vehicles in Costa Rica SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The prestigious EARTH University of Costa Rica and the German expert in capacity building Renewables Academy (RENAC) have launched the distance learning programme “Especialización en Energías Renovables”. This one-year interdisciplinary programme delivers knowledge about technology, all ph...

IsmaelCala.com SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Saturday in Costa Rica, the well-known TV host, inspirational author, and lecturer, Ismael Cala introduced his foundation, which bears his name. Its mission is to work with other institutions to promote leadership and vocational education for children and young people in Latin America as well as for latinos in the United S...

Condominium Pacifico in Costa Rica Wilkes-Barre, PA (PRWEB) June 18, 2015 - Sundance Vacations Keeps Travelers Engaged- One of the new Sundance Vacations destination located in Costa Rica , Condominium Pacifico, https://goo.gl/rjo5t6, provides a luxurious experience for travelers. The gated community overlooks the Pacific Ocean, providing a beautiful waterfront view from the resort. With modern ...

Goalkeeper Dinnia Diaz from Costa Rica. Source: Facebook At the Moncton Stadium of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, the National Women's Football Team of Costa Rica (Las Ticas) fell against the “canarinha” (canary yellow) of Brazil by a single goal, thus ending their dreams of staying in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Brazilian coach arrived in Moncton with little to worry about. Al...

Rainforest in Costa Rica Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) June 16, 2015 -- Protected forested areas in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia and Thailand have prevented the release of more than 1,000 million additional tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, an economic service provided by nature worth at least $5 billion, according to new research by Georgia State University economist Paul Ferraro with a...

OSA PENINSULA, Costa Rica, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Endangered sea turtles are returning home to the Osa Peninsula, an intensely diverse region in Costa Rica where Blue Osa Yoga Retreat is expanding its vision as an eco-resort. Today this includes programs where retreat guests work alongside local conservation organizations to reclaim turtle nesting grounds on local beaches. The pairing co...

Source: Wikimedia Commons NEWARK, NJ (US Attorney Press Release) —Two members of a racketeering conspiracy involving the Genovese Crime Family of La Cosa Nostra and an online sports betting operation were sentenced today in federal court, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Dominick J. Barone, 45, of Springfield, New Jersey, and Eric Patten, 38, of Bayonne, New Jersey, were sentenced t...

They miss Jairo. Source: Sea Shepherd (Sea Shepherd Press Release) -- Volunteers from Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s Operation Jairo campaign, currently protecting sea turtles and their nests in Pacuare, Limon, Costa Rica, have warned that poachers in the area are planning actions against their personal safety. Operation Jairo Ground Leader for Costa Rica, Brett Bradley reports that he...

LONDON, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalating civil strife and the consequent refugee crisis have been among the key drivers in increasing the cost of global violence containment, according to the 2015 Global Peace Index published today by the global think-tank, the Institute for Economics and Peace. Since 2008 the total economic impact of violence has increased by US$1.9 trillion (+15.3%). ...

Source: Marta Castro Facebook Three surfers waiting for sets at a prime spot in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica this past weekend were surprised to see a deer rush out of the forest and jump right into the water, whereupon it walked on the shallow reef section before swimming out to meet the breakers. According to a news report filed by Marcela Cantero of national newspaper La Nacion, the...

Source: Renovatio Austin, Texas (PRWEB) June 15, 2015 -- Renovatio Cloud Solutions (http://www.renovatiocloud.com), a market-leader in custom cloud based enterprise software solutions, has announced the official opening of its Costa Rican operations in San Jose, Costa Rica. The new operations will enhance the company’s delivery of enterprise solutions that maximize the ROI on mobility, cloud, ...

Source: FEDEFUTBOL CR New York, NY (PRWEB) June 15, 2015 -- This year will be the 13th time in history that the CONCACAF Gold Cup will be played and this year the tournament will be played in the United States and Canada, with this being the first time ever that matches will be held in the latter. Twelve nations will compete in the event across 14 host cities in three groups with matches begin...

Source: Mondelez SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA--(Marketwired - Jun 15, 2015) - Mondelez International, proud maker of iconic brands such as Gallito and Oreo biscuits, Tang beverages, Trident gum and Halls candy, announced today that it has chosen Costa Rica as the location for a new Employee services (Human Resources) center that will support its North America business. The company confirmed tha...

Wikimedia Commons San Jose, Costa Rica – Online sports betting company, 1Vice.ag is moving beyond giving away free money and bonuses to giving vacation prizes to attract new and existing clients.  This summer, 1Vice is giving away an all inclusive vacation to Costa Rica for four people that will last five days and four nights. When 1Vice opened its doors to the gambling public back in 2011,...

Wikimedia Commons Drug Policy Alliance Press Release -- Earlier this month, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health outlined the details for the implementation of a pending bill to research and regulate marijuana for medical and industrial purposes. The bill was introduced by ruling Citizen Action Party legislator Marvin Atencio last year to tax marijuana products and regulate the use of medica...

Flickr Commons LYON, France – (INTERPOL Press Release) -- Car parts, fuel, food, detergent, cigars, shampoo and steel were among fake goods worth nearly USD 60 million seized in a two-week operation across the Americas and the Caribbean. Codenamed Maya II, more than 2,000 interventions by police, customs, investigators and Intellectual Property (IP)...

Gisele Bunchen in Costa Rica. Source: Instagram Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, recently spent a period of ten days on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. According to a news report filed by entertainment reporter Allan Andino of national newspaper La Nacion, the public relations office of the Directorate of Immigration issued a communique indicating that Ms. Bundchen entered the country on J...

Source: FECOCI After two years of ceding first overall place to guest riders from foreign teams, a Tica was crowned queen of the annual Women's Costa Rica Tour, an honor that Milagro Mena was far from expecting. Although Milagro Mena has been competing in the cycling world for a few years, she is foremost a mountain bike (MTB) rider. Nonetheless, in the run-up to the Vuelta Femenina INS a C...