Teleworking is becoming popular in Costa Rica and more public and private companies choose to use it. Carlos Villalta, Minister of Public Works and Transportation, declared that taxi drivers’ demonstration unintentionally provided a possible solution for traffic jams. While taxi drivers were closing streets, many public and private workers stayed at home, but they were […]
Archives for August 2016
Scotiabank updates its technological platform
The private bank Scotiabank de Costa Rica reported that its branches will be closed throughout the weekend and holiday because an internal update will run on its technological platform. The Scotia Online service and ATM network will also be interrupted in the same period. The closure applies to the 34 branches of the Bank. It […]
N-Raíces-Arte Festival with a touch of Pokémon Go
On August 13th, Pokémon Go fans participated in the “Caribbean Challange”, an activity that was part of N-Raíces-Arte Festival which exalted African culture in Vargas park. It was held in Limón. The festival included artistic presentations as well as culinary and craft exhibitions. It all started at 9 am. At 1 pm Pokémon Caribbean Challenge […]
ARESEP canceled meeting with taxi drivers
General regulator Roberto Jiménez canceled the meeting planned along with taxi drivers. The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) was supposed to provide a report on its legal capacity to take action against illegal public transports, included Uber. The reasons to justify ARESEP decision are summarized as follows: -The laws, which empower ARESEP to punish […]
Campaign against harassment in public spaces
Most women receive a compliment from a stranger, but when does the courtship become harassment? A whistle, words or obscene gestures, touching, rubbing deliberately, exhibitionism, staring intimate body parts or persecution are the most common types of harassment. It is a common problem. According to Actualidades, the latest survey carried out by the School of […]
Do you enjoy robotics? Visit UCR this week
This year, the fifth edition of RobotiFest 2016, at the University Of Costa Rica (UCR), will be held. In addition to competition, if you are fan of this kind of technology, this is a great opportunity to enjoy. The cost-free activity is held at Rodrigo Facio campus, in San Pedro. This year, the organization designed […]