Ministry of Health and municipal police in San Jose are preparing to launch an operation to seize the goods of street food sellers, as they constitute a risk to public health. According to Dr. Ileana Herrera, Directorate General of the Ministry of Health, examples include food such as tamales, empanadas, fish, and homemade breads, which […]
Archives for December 2013
OIJ arrests three for attacks on bank customers
Judicial agents arrested three people in three raids in Desamparados and Barrio Mexico, as suspected members of a band that has robbed nine bank customers for 20 million colones ($40,567). In each case two of the men would case the inside of the bank and phone the other in order to identify the victim. In […]
INS to introduce alternative method to pay for insurance in 2014
In the second half of 2014, the National Insurance Institute (INS) is expected to introduce a new type of auto insurance, which charges a premium according to actual vehicle use. Instead of charging a fixed fee the plan would depend on a specially installed microchip that monitors use of the car and driving habits. Original […]
Group questions China loan for Route 32
A group consisting of engineers, architects, construction companies and the chamber of commerce is questioning if a loan to widen the route 32 highway between San Jose and Limon is sufficient. At issue is the 20 million budget for land expropriations, which they say is inadequate due to a pipeline that belongs to the national […]
18 year old receives first intestinal transplant in Central America
An eighteen year old who lost his small intestine in a knife fight received the first intestinal transplant in Central America on Tuesday. According to Dr. Mario Sanchez, transplant coordinator at Hospital Calderón Guardia surgery took eight hours and the recipient is in stable condition. Original Article in crhoy.com
Upcoming December 25 and January 1 are paid holidays
According to Article 148 of the Labor Code, December 25th and January 1st are paid holidays and employees are under no obligation to report to work on these days. Those who work voluntarily are entitled to an extra day of pay. Original Article in crhoy.com