The recent report from Conjuncture Analysis Program, from the School of Sociology at the National University (UNA), stated that unemployment and public security are the most problematic issues for Luis Guillermo Solís’ government and they show the limited capacity of the current administration to resolve conflicts. Carlos Carranza, program coordinator, expressed that the drug problem must be addressed […]
Archives for October 2016
Golfito exchanges recyclable material for fruit and vegetables
Feria Trueque Limpio (Clean Barter Fair) is the name of a campaign led by the Municipality of Golfito, dealing with the exchange of recyclable material for agricultural products: fruits and vegetables. This activity was held last Thursday for the first time and it’s supported by the Board of Regional Development of the Southern Zone (JUDESUR) […]
Oil prices are increasing because oil reserves decreased in America
According to information provided by the American government, oil prices continued to increase because oil reserves decreased last week in The United States. On October 5th, at 10 am, a Brent oil barrel from the North Sea was sold at 51.84 dollars at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in London. It had an increase of 97 […]
Expográfica Latinoamerica will discuss innovation and businesses
Expográfica Latinoamerica 2016 is the name of the activity that will bring together national and international companies in the printing industry. The conference aims to encourage the opening towards new markets and strategic alliances between raw material suppliers, manufacturers and distributors of equipment and final producers of graphic and communication services. The activity is organized […]
The first Ethnic Fair will take place this weekend
The National Cultural Center (CENAC) is waiting for you! African dance, calypso, Chinese dances, Jewish rhythms, theater, gastronomy, workshops and many activities for the whole family are offered by CENAC from October 7th to October 9th as part of the first Ethnic Fair. It aims to include everyone, from Indigenous people to Afro descendant, Spanish, Italian, […]
Plan for alternative energy production moves forward
A bill that seeks to authorize the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) to venture into the production of alternative energy for public transportation is making progress in the Congress. Legislators discussed the latest changes to the reform proposed by Michael Arce, from the National Liberation Party (PLN). According to Arce, the purpose of the initiative […]