In Costa Rica, there are about 2,000 rooming houses, more than 2,500 shacks and hundreds of people living in about 394 squatting houses. They aim to provide a temporary, housing solution to the poorest people in the country. However, there is no free space, hot water or fixed telephone service. These sites are common in […]
Archives for December 5, 2016
The Teleton did it again! The goal was reached!
The Teleton achieved its goal once again. Although this year the collection was slow, the last check in Sunday morning generated happiness. The 690 million colones goal was met: On November 4th, at 1:30 am., the board showed 708,104,541 colones. In addition, the National Bank donated 500 million colones to finally raise 1,208,104,541 colones. However, […]
President Solís urges residents of Turrialba to be cautious
The President of the Republic asked residents of Turrialba for caution. Solís is also is studying the possibility to give shelter to the families living near the Cariblanco and Turrialba rivers after the announcement by the National Meteorological Institute that on Thursday, December 8th, a cold front will arrive to Costa Rica, bringing more rains. […]
Donald Trump warned American entrepreneurs not to move their production abroad
President – elect Donald Trump sent some twits to warn American entrepreneurs not to make the terrible mistake of moving their production abroad. I’m asking you, please. You have been warned before! you will make a very expensive mistake! YOU CAN DO BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES, wrote the president-elect. HE gave some details on […]
Costa Rica had a cloudy, rainy weekend
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) reported that a low pressure system, belonging to the Intertropical Convergence Zone, is very active in the Pacific Ocean. During Sunday morning, there were rains in the Central Pacific coast and Guanacaste. Rainfalls have also been registered in the mountain ranges, such as Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles, as well as as in […]