San Jose cyclists are mostly men, ages 26 to 35 years old, who own a car or a motorcycle but prefer to ride a bicycle. This is the profile of cyclists in San José, according to a poll made by the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT for its acronym in Spanish). The study will be […]
Archives for May 25, 2016
Fiscal deficit reached 1.6 percent of GPD in 2016 first quarter
The financial deficit of the Government amounted ¢495.000 million, which represents 1.6 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GPD) In the first quarter of 2016 the fiscal deficit diminished 1.9 percent of GDP in comparison with the same period last year. According to data published last night by the Finance Ministry, in the first four […]
Police officers against Public Employment Law
Unions that represent police agencies in Costa Rica are opposed to the proposed Public Employment Law. According to their representatives, the project to rationalize public spending includes 2 sections that would jeopardize their wages. In addition, they warn that budget cuts in law enforcement could endanger public safety. This project is also rejected by other unions, such […]
Opposition party and government agree to strenghthen fight against fiscal fraud
The legislative bloc of Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC) and the government signed an agreement to approve a bill that would strenghthen the fight against fiscal fraud, which currently is being discussed in the Financial Affairs Commission. The agreement was sealed after several meetings between the social-Christian representatives with officers from the Finance Ministry, Presidency Ministry […]
Costa Rican exports increased 5%
Costa Rican exports increased 5% during the first four months of the year, reaching $3,199 million, according to the Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER). The industrial and agriculture sectors grew 7% and 3%, respectively. However, livestock and fisheries sector fell by 10%. In addition, exports grew in different regions except Asia. The products that show greater […]
Fair will promote linkages for small businesses
More than 50 small and medium-sized companies will participate in the Essential Fair to be held at the Children’s Museum from June, 17th to 19th. The fair is organized by PROCOMER, Britt Group and BAC San José. The participants are micro, small and medium-sized businesses from Sarchí, Boruca, San José and other areas of the […]