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Archives for October 2016

Ministry of Security reaffirms the need of hiring new police officers

October 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The decision of the legislators from the Finance Commission to make a onetime transfer of 25 billion colones to the Ministry of Security from the National Children’s Trust (PANI) seemed to be the solution to the emergency of hiring more police officers. However, the Ministry authorities don’t think of it as the solution, since it […]

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The teacher who married her student must explain what happened

October 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The 40-year-old teacher, who married her 15-year-old student during the past schools vacation, was notified about the process that the Department of Disciplinary Affairs from the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) started, in order to know what she has to say about the issue. The situation took place in the Professional-Technical Private School of San Isidro, […]

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Digital and physical certificates have the same validity

October 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Since last week, the website of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal offers the option to request digital certificates for procedures. The service allows the user to request certificates of birth, marital status and death certificates without going to the offices of the Tribunal and with the same validity as the physical document. With the change, the […]

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A company will hire 100 people of all ages

October 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A call center company in Heredia is looking for 100 people to work for them on the services that they provide to customers in the United States. Monica Gazel, General Manager of MG Jobs, declared that they are also offering positions to seniors who frequently have more difficulties to find a job. The call center […]

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Expotec 2016 will present projects that want to benefit communities

October 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

From October 27th until October 30th, children and young people will participate in the Expotec 2016 in order to present near 400 projects aiming to resolve individual and community problems. The event will take place in Cedes Don Bosco, Alajuelita. Alejandro Vega, coordinator of the activity, declared that in the event students from all areas […]

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Public force destroys illegal huts from farm in Orotina

October 28, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Thursday, authorities destroyed 17 huts that were built illegally on a private land in Esterillos Oeste in Parrita. The land is owned by an American, who asked the security forces to conduct eviction. There are around 17 hut irregularly installed on private property. For this reason an administrative decision was issued and the area […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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