Although the thousands of Catholics who walk to the Basilica of the Angels in Cartago are driven by their faith, their bodies receive a great impact due to the pilgrimage. The Red Cross has already assisted hundreds of pilgrims, in the special operation they perform for this activity. According to the Statistical Report of the […]
Archives for August 1, 2017
OECD recommends higher sales tax
Costa Rica needs to transform the current general sales tax into a modern, broad-based value-added tax (VAT) that cuts services, an increasingly large sector in the country. It should also raise the tax rate -currently 13% – to promote a balance in the budget. These are just a couple of recommendations made by the Organization […]
Man will go to trial for defending himself against criminals in Puntarenas
At 9:00 p.m. on Monday night, two subjects raided a supermarket of a Chinese national , and they apparently took cash. This happened near the Park of Chacarita. According to a witness, who asked not to be identified, the boys entered with a gun and their faces covered and assaulted the merchant, then fled the […]
Taxes, another tool to help the environment
The ambitious Costa Rican agenda related to public policies against climate change and environmental conservation should use fiscal measures, as recommended by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Bert Brys, an economist with the agency, stressed that Costa Rica has an outstanding performance in the generation of clean electric energy, but climatic factors […]
Moravia to run out of water on Thursday
Residents of Moravia will have problems with the water supply this week. The Aqueduct and Sewer Institute (AyA) reported that on August 3rd, the drinking water service will be interrumpted due to preventive maintenance works in the water treatment plant of San Jerónimo de Moravia. The cut will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]
Preschool education will be compulsory from 2018
From Monday through August 8th, parents with preschool children will need to approach schools to formalize the pre-registration process for the 2018 school year. It is part of the changes stipulated by the Ministry of Public Education ( MEP). Last May, the Higher Education Council agreed to amend the Regulations for Student Enrollment and Transfers. […]