San Juan de Dios Hospital (HSJD) will not start an investigation against the Nursing Service official who was recorded drinking beer at working hours, inside the hospital facilities, on December 24th, 2016. The Directorate of Nursing and the Legal Counsel determined that the investigation process should be conducted by the Center on Educational and Administrative Procedures […]
Archives for January 5, 2017
Candidates are ready to be part of the 2018 elections
José María Figueres has already deposited his 20 million colones to participate as a candidate for Liberación Nacional; Antonio Álvarez will pay tomorrow and both Rolando González and Clinton Cruickshank declared that they will do so in the coming days. Sigifredo Aiza confirmed his intentions to obtain the candidacy. It is confirmed that the liberationist […]
Workshops for children! Take advantage of the season and learn about animals!
Fundazoo will conduct various activities during this month at Simón Bolívar Zoo and Botanical Garden and at Santa Ana Conservation Center. The holiday workshops for children will start on January 9th. These workshops will approach topics on birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, among others, and they include a talk, a playful activity and handcrafts. Each workshop […]
“X-Ray” to fight crime!
A kind of cantonal X-ray will allow officers to distribute responsibilities in order to deal with crime. This model, applied in Colombia, is promoted by the Ministry of Public Security (MSP). Colombian authorities visited the country in August to provide advice in this regard and now it will start with 12 municipalities. María Fullmen Salazar, […]
When will Turrialba volcano stop its eruptive activity?
In less than a year, Turrialba volcano has had three eruptive-cycle activities. The increase in the emission of ash and gases that started on December 28th joins similar cycles that took place from March to April and from September to October 2016. The ‘calm’ cycles do not mean that the volcano is inactive. They are […]
January will remain clear and hot
The characteristic weather conditions of the first month of the year will remain, due to the presence of a mass of dry air in Central America and the Caribbean Sea. According to the National Meteorological Institute, there is little chance of rain. But there will be very cold conditions in the early morning hours in […]