One of the main objectives of the XXXVII Reunión Portuaria del Istmo Centroamericano (REPICA) to be held in Costa Rica this month is to perceive the Central American region as a whole regarding port issues. The meeting will take place in Costa Rica from July, 19th to July, 22nd and will involve at least 150 […]
Archives for July 2016
Marijuana found in Tortuguero again
Fuerza Pública officials from Tortuguero and Border Police spotted this weekend 95 kilos of marijuana compressed into 5 bags. This has been a recurrent situation for the past 2 weeks. The bags were a kilometer away from where they had found 49.84 kilos of the drug last week, in the district of Colorado in Pococí. […]
3 free destinations for these vacations
For these vacations the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) proposes 3 free options: the historical ruins Ujarrás, verandas to appreciate the beauty of the landscape of the valley of Orosí, and the lake whereabouts of Charrara with multiple options to enjoy with the family. With a little more budget, you can opt for a one […]
$89 million saved in oil bill
During the first quarter of the year, Costa Rica was able to save 27.8% ($89 million) in the oil bill compared to the same period last year. The price of a barrel of crude went from $65 in 2015 to $44 this year. The bill fell despite a 5.5% increase in the amount of imported […]
National Bank of Fertilized Eggs is no longer on the table
The Health Ministry backtracked its decision to create a national bank to keep in vitro fertilization (IVF) eggs that were not transferred to the woman. Minister Fernando Llorca confirmed that the plan was discarded and instead the ministry would require IVF centers to keep the eggs in their laboratories and report them to the Ministry […]
12 new roadworks on route 27 with $10 million trust
The National Concessions Council (CNC) will develop a series of roadworks on Route 27 between San José and Caldera, with a trust fund of $10 million, countersigned by the Comptroller General of the Republic (CNR). These funds will be used to finance roadworks not covered in the original concessions for this road. Silvia Jiménez, Technical […]