The route that communicates Jardines del Recuerdo with La Pozuelo is an alternative route to General Cañas Highway, where “La Platina” is located. At the end of January the closures of both roads are likely to coincide. La Platina bridge: From January 21st and during a month and a half, La Platina bridge will be […]
Archives for January 2017
School transport: a private service for your children
Classes will start in the blink of an eye. Parents are focused on uniforms and school supplies, but they should not take for granted who is going to take their children to school. Buses that transport students must be authorized by the Public Transport Council (CTP): they must show the permission, which is a security, […]
There are other ways to save the IVM
To increase the retirement age and to reduce the pension benefits are not the only alternatives the could solve the possible crisis of the Disability, Old Age and Death Regime (IVM). Among the options that are under discussion, there are individual capitalization (such as the ROPC) or notional accounts. There are also people who propose […]
The Law Against Improper Relations has come into force
With its publication in the official newspaper La Gaceta, the law that punishes improper and abusive relations came into force on January 13th. The Act amends articles of the Criminal Code and it will sanction with imprisonment anyone who has sexual relationships (oral, anal or vaginal sex) with a minor. Since it is not a crime […]
What was this strange light that crossed the Costa Rican sky?
On Sunday, a video camera caught a strange light in the sky. A group of friends was in Playa Hermosa at 5 a.m. around a campfire and recorded the moment when the strange light passed over the Pacific horizon. At the bottom of the image, you can see the object that crosses from side to […]
This boat will support dozens of families in Puntarenas
The hopes of generating their own income and living in better conditions are set on this fishing boat. 37 families from Puntarenas will benefit with an agreement signed by the Joint Institute for Social Aid (IMAS) and the self-managed Cooperative of Maritime Services (Coopersamar RL). This alliance allowed the purchase of the vessel to fulfill […]