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Costa Rican engineer at NASA asks for a better public education

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Sandra Cauffman, a Costa Rican engineer who is assistant director of the Earth Sciences Division of The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), declared that public education is one of the critical issues that the country urgently needs to improve and added that there is a “class gap” between the educational platforms. According to Cauffman, Costa […]

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Japan will finance geothermal project in Costa Rica

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The governments of Costa Rica and Japan agreed on a loan of 224 million dollars for the construction of the geothermal power plant Borinquen I in Liberia. This structure will have a capacity of 55 megawatts and will start operations in 2023. It will be the first stage of the new ICE geothermal field. During the past […]

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“I learn to fend for myself” program will continue for other 5 years

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) and the Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (IAFA) signed a new 5-year agreement for the program “Aprendo a valerme por mi mismo” (AVPMM), in order to continue the educational talks in Costa Rican schools on drug use and its consequences. The program main goal is to reduce the […]

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Exercising could reduce the risk of suffering from dementia

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to a recent study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles, people with a sedentary lifestyle have a higher risk of developing dementia in old age. Therefore, even a little exercise is essential to keep the brain well. Physical activity has been seen as a way of protection for those who are getting […]

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Mass absence of Legislators avoids Congress sessions

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A massive absence of legislators prevented the legislative plenary session to be held on Wednesday. In all, 22 of the 57 lawmakers were absent, 7 from the National Liberation Party (PLN), 5 from the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC), 4 from Frente Amplio (FA) and 3 from the Citizen Action Party (PAC). According to the […]

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Afro-descendant celebrations started in Limón!

September 1, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The celebration of the Afro-descendant person and the Afro-Costa Rican Culture in Limón kicked off with a breakfast gala. The activity is taking place in the legendary ground where the “Black Star Line” was once, with the presence of the President of the Republic and several members of the Government. In addition, Ambassador of the […]

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