Although the need to hire more police officers is huge, Minister of Security Gustavo Mata asked Legislators to reconsider their decision to cut the budget of PANI to give it to the institution he leads. Taking away money from an institution such as PANI, which helps women, children and adolescents, is not the best way […]
Archives for October 2016
Pfizer wants you! Join the crew
Pfizer inaugurated the new facilities of its Global Financial Shared Services Center and it expects to hire about 190 people by the end of 2017. If you are interested in joining the company, you can send your résumé to reclutamientocr@pfizer.com. They are currenty looking for staff with expertise in accounting, finance, payments to suppliers, billing […]
Hydrogen, electric cars: an attractive option for transportation
Have you heard of hydrogen, electric cars? You probaby have, especially because their eco-friendly qualities make them an attractive alternative for transportation. Former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang and his company, Ad Astra Rocket, are driving the high pressure, hydrogen-storage project to create a generator that works as source of energy for these cars in […]
Minister urges cell phone companies to be cautious regarding rates’ deregulation
The State would stop setting the rates for mobile and internet services but would remain vigilant on the quality of the services provided by the companies if the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) manages to define the relevant markets. This discussion is about the definition of 11 new markets that will set the ‘effective competition’ for […]
Lawyer allegedly facilitated dozens of abortions
On Saturday, a woman was arrested for allegedly operating a clandestine abortion clinic. However, the woman, named Morales, had no medical knowledge, since she is actually a lawyer. Morales, 38, was arrested Desamparados Fallas and she was later released with precautionary measures. Apparently, women paid up to 30,000 colones for an ultrasound on the first […]
A new victim from Cinchona’s tragedy
The tragedy of Cinchona claimed its 14th victim. It was confirmed by Yomaira Méndez, from Heredia Hospital. Authorities informed that the new victim was Zulay Villalobos. Priscilla Balmaceda, assistant physician from the medical direction of San Vicente de Paul Hospital, stated that Villalobos had severe lesions in her abdomen and thorax. She died at the […]