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Hurricane Matthew forced the evacuation of 316,000 Cubans

October 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to Civil Defense, 316,000 people have been evacuated as a result of a preventive measure in eastern Cuba, due to the imminent impact of Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean. Luis Angel Macareño, from the Civil Defense Department, explained that the population at risk was taken mostly to private homes and shelters. The government of […]

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A Jamaican citizen died after being shot several times

October 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Judicial Investigation Organization is investigating a 38-year-old Jamaican citizen’s death. His last name was Charles and he died on Monday after being shot several times. The incident occurred at 9:00 am outside a cafe located in Tres Ríos, where the victim apparently worked as a cook. Charles was about to open the place when at […]

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Paris Agreement was approved in second reading

October 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

After the second reading, the Legislative Assembly approved the Paris Agreement, a global initiative that promotes actions to fight climate change. The agreement, which received 43 votes in favor and 1 against, was signed in December, 2015 by 195 countries in the French capital. It is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on […]

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Teachers do not support the law against bullying in schools

October 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Association of High School Teachers (APSE) described as “negligent and malicious” the law that aims to prevent bullying in public and private schools. The bill was passed in second reading on September 21st, and it intends to prevent harassment and to sanction teachers or school officials who fail to address such cases. However, it doesn’t […]

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Octubre Urbano: fall in love with the city

October 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

“Octubre Urbano” wants to promote the best areas of the city and make people enjoy of those sites. As part of an initiative led by the Ministry of Justice and Peace, the municipalities of Montes de Oca and Curridabat, along with public and private companies, launched on October 3rd the #SoyCiudad campaign. Victor Barrantes, Vice Minister […]

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Electronic Bus Fare Collection System could be implemented in Costa Rica

October 4, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Electronic Bus Fare Collection System is part of bus drivers’ world. The issue was discussed on Friday at a seminar organized by the National Chamber of Bus Drivers Association (CANABUS), where Ángel Miller, international consultant amd general manager of planning and transport systems in Mexico, participated. According to Molinero, it is important to incorporate the […]

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