The Superintendencia General de Seguros (SUGESE) and the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) demanded accountability from Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos, so that they explained the method used to set the increase in medical professional fees in force since May, 2nd. Tomás Solye, insurance superintendent, requested studies that justify the rate adjustment, and […]
Archives for May 13, 2016
Owl with broken wing rescued
An owl, who apparently clashed against a recently placed cable line in Sarapiquí, and as a result, fractured one of its wings, was rescued this week. Now, it requires surgery and 3 to 4 months of recovery to be released in the wild again. Oropopo owls need the forest to survive and do not like […]
2 coyote cubs found in Guácimo
The new tenants at Rescate Animal Zoo Ave are 2 coyote cubs found in Guácimo. Their mother is presumed dead, since the cubs were alone and the rescuers couldn’t find her. According to Zoo Ave, the animals were taken to the rescue center by the staff of the Ministry of Environment and Energy. The coyotes […]
Government leaves BICSA’s future in the hands of BCR and BNCR
Although the Costa Rica government is the owner of all state banks, it will not interfere with negotiations to buy Banco Internacional de Costa Rica (BICSA). The analysis of the operation will be carried out by those responsible and endorsed by the directive board of each bank entity,” said Sergio Alfaro, Minister of the Presidency. […]
Lawsuit against Orozco dropped again
The women who filed a sexual harassment complaint against former legislator Justo Orozco dropped the lawsuit for the second time. For this reason, the Juzgado Penal de San José decided to issue a final acquittal for Orozco. The complainants dropped the case for the first time in February, 2016, after an agreement was reached. However, […]
Passive rate rises to 5,40%
The passive rate (TBP) will rise to 5,40% from May 12th, five points over the last update. This figure it’s still in the lowest levels since 2008. This week’s rise was influenced by a rise in the rates effectively paid by public banks and mutual funds for all maturities. This rate is used by financial […]