For Ana María Flores, a 25-year-old woman, her thesis to graduate as an architect unexpectedly became a successful business and was the beginning of her company “Cosaverde”. Cosaverde is dedicated to the design and creation of terrariums, succulents and vertical gardens, ideal for small spaces. The company has more than 8,000 followers on Facebook and […]
Archives for October 2016
Authorities arrested three drug traffickers
On Saturday night and Sunday early morning, security forces apprehended three men and seized crack, cocaine and marijuana in two different operations. The first action was achieved by San José police. Officers conducted several investigations and they found a man surnamed Beckford. He had 117 doses of crack, 10 grams of cocaine and a dose […]
Computer professionals against budget cuts to MICITT
The Board of the Association of Information Technology Professionals raised its voice against the cuts to next year’s budget for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) audited by the Legislature. The board criticizes the fact that it’s not given the strategic value it deserves and explains that this is one of the most […]
SUTEL would no longer set tariffs for mobile services, fixed Internet or international roaming
If the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) manages to define the 11 relevant markets, the State would no longer set tariffs for mobile services, fixed wireless or international roaming. [rau} Even though SUTEL would not establish the tariff regulation, it would guarantee the quality of the services provided. When asked about this issue, Marcelo Jenkins, minister […]
Agronomists and forestry experts analyze future of agriculture and food
The opening of the XIV National Agricultural, Forestry and Environmental Congress, organized by the Association of Engineers from Costa Rica, will be held on October 24th at the National Theater, at 7:00 p.m., in order to analyze the future of agriculture and food. The event will be held at the Wyndham Herradura Hotel from October […]
Authorities are building a retaining wall in Garabito
On October 19th, a video was released through social networks, where a citizen from Jacó in Garabito, Puntarenas, showed the erosion suffered by the coast, which it’s also affecting a boulevard in the center. Mayor of Garabito, Tobías Murillo said that since last Monday they are conducting works in the area in order to build […]