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Archives for July 25, 2016

Producers affected by drought received 500 million

July 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

During the Presidential tour in Guanacaste, 500 million colones were granted to more than 10,171 farmers who were affected by the drought. The funds come from the National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and were invested in machinery (265 milion) and inputs (233 milion). Iván Brenes, president of the […]

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Pharmacist does free consultations on the web

July 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Things have not been easy for Mario Sánchez, but still, with just 25 years old he decided it was time to give back to Costa Rica the opportunities he had to study and graduate from a university. Therefore, he created a web site to give free pharmacist consultation thinking about the people of his village, […]

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Hoteliers warned of crocodile overpopulation 2 years ago

July 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Almost 2 years ago the tourism industry warned the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) on the problem of overpopulation of crocodiles. A letter dated July 24th, 2014 stated that the domestic tourism sector is requesting is a quick solution before a tragedy takes place.” Today, after the incident with a foreigner in Tamarindo beach, […]

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CCSS aims to insure more domestic workers

July 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS) aims to insure more domestic workers. It is the Propuesta Integral para la Extensión de la Cobertura Contributiva para las Trabajadoras Domésticas Remuneradas (Comprehensive Proposal for the Extension of the Contributory Coverage for Paid Domestic Workers). The proposal was presented to the CCSS board. The approach includes designing […]

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Project aims to create lifeguard units on beaches

July 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A bill aims to create rescue units in national beaches. The initiative is promoted by legislators Karla Prendas, from the National Liberation Party (PLN), and Luis Vásquez, from the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC) Party, both members of the Tourism Commission of the Legislative Assembly. The proposal also sets out the responsibilities of municipalities in […]

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Mayor of Alajuela flirts with presidential candidacy

July 25, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The position of presidential candidate from the National Liberation Party continues to add suitors. On Saturday, Alajuela’s mayor, Roberto Thompson, told the press he did not rule out running for presidential candidate for the 2018 elections. The mayor said that for now his work and effort focus on Alajuela and that any electoral movement on […]

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