The National Emergency Commission (CNE) evacuated some families who had refused to leave their homes, located within the 1,24 miles perimeter around the Turrialba volcano. Ivan Brenes, president of ICE, said that are about four families to be temporarily relocated until conditions become normal. Experts expected that the Turrialba will continue emitting ashes with fumes […]
Archives for May 27, 2016
U.S. holds the door for Hass avocado
A year ago, the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) of Costa Rica decided to ban the entry of Hass avocados from Mexico. According to the director of SFE, Francisco Dall’Anese, the fruit grown in Mexico was infected with the plague “sunblotch”. However, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States certified that […]
Electric public company accused of paying 400 illegal salaries
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is accused of paying 400 managers who didn’t perform any actual work for the company, according to a report from an independent auditor. The report was reviewed in a session of a Legislative Assembly committee, which is investigating ICE for allegedly paying illegal wages. The former corporative finance and administrative manager of […]
Costa Rican company obtains global technology award
ControlSoft, a Costa Rican engineering company, got a global award in telemetry technology in a global contest sponsored by the French company Schneider Electric. Their proposal will have a positive impact on the entire region, since it provides a low-cost solution to improve the efficient use of water in Central American countries, given the current […]
Costa Rica cuts in 90% power generated from fossil fuels
Costa Rica has managed to reduce by 90% power generation from fossil fuels over the past two years, according to data from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Strategic planning has allowed ICE to optimize water use in one of the driest years in decades. It was able to store water during rainy seasons for […]
Representative will sue excutive for witholding public records
Member of Congress from Guanacaste, Juan Marín from the party Partido de Libeación Nacional has announced that he will appeal in the Constitutional Court to force cabinet members to release information on projects to improve drinking water supply in his region. In the last 45 days, Marin has sent several letters requesting information to ministers of presidency and environment, […]