While working in Puntarenas, an officer from the Special Investigation Unit (UEI) of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) was injured in his ankle. One of the bullets hit on the vest but it was nothing serious, declared Maricel Rodríuez, spokeswoman for the OIJ. The man who shot the officer had in a bullet injury on […]
Archives for November 30, 2016
Crocodile causes fear in Piuta beach in Limón
Neighbors from Limón reported having seen a crocodile crawling and swimming in Piuta beach on Sunday afternoon. The authorities are conducting search efforts to locate the animal. Rafael Angel Araya, director of the security forces in the province, said the neighbors sent them a picture of the animal, but they have not seen it. Once […]
If you have medicine that you don’t longer use, take them today to Calderón Guardia Hospital!
If you are keeping your medicines at home because you don’t finish your treatments, take them today to Calderón Guardia Hospital. Pharmacy employees from this hospital will receive them from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. They will also clarify their doubts about the correct use of medication and its proper storage. If you have great […]
Legislators observed 1 minute silence for hurricane victims
On Tuesday afternoon, members of the Legislative Assembly observed a minute of silence for the deceased and missing people due to Hurricane Otto last week. Unanimously, the legislators approved two motions to that effect and sent their condolences to the families. In addition, they voted for a proposal to pay tribute to the Red Cross, […]
400 tons of food and water were donated to Upala
The Costa Rican Guides and Scouts Association managed to collect 400 tons of non-perishable food, water and personal hygiene products for those affected by Hurricane Otto in Upala. More than 12 thousand volunteers carried out the campaign “Operation Always Ready” and collected the articles in the seven provinces of the country, which were delivered to […]
Final approval of National Budget for 2017 is causing doubts
The final approval of the national budget for next year is causing doubts amidst uncertainty. The proposal that is on the table is the majority’s affirmative opinion that was automatically approved on Sunday, November 27th, which could not be voted by the breaking of the minimum quorum that occurred that day. The Budget is endorsed […]