Student transports refuse to accept the reforms planned by the Public Transport Council (CTP), but they informed that, at least in the short term, they will not demonstrate. They will do everything they can to reach an agreement. Drivers will hold meetings with some legislators and other authorities to express their dissatisfaction with the measures […]
Archives for February 2, 2017
Panama fears a migration flow
Panamanian minister of Economy Dulcidio De La Guardia declared that the government is more concerned about president Trump’s immigration policy than about his commercial policy. The immigration restrictions decreed by Trump could cause a migration flow to Panama and that is what concerns Panamaniam authorities the most. According to the official, Trump’s anti-immigration policies against […]
Vaccine would save money for the CCSS, but …
A study that measured the cost-effectiveness of the rotavirus vaccine would save money to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) but, to date, the institution has not decided to include it in the health system. The study was conducted by the Ministry of Health and it was presented in December 2015. According to Roberto […]
Young people want more inclusive and up-to-date education
According to the results of a survey conducted by UNESCO, young Latin American and Caribbean people want more inclusive education that prepares them for the challenges of the world today. These results were announced last week at the Regional Meeting of Ministers of Education of Latin America and the Caribbean. Marco Fallas, Deputy Minister of […]
Escazú is improving its workforce
About 500 people are part of more than 8 educational programs provided by the Municipal Training Center for Employment located in Escazú. The classes are taught by the National Technical University (UTN), thanks to an agreement between both institutions. The main objective is to train the population in different technical skills, which are necessary to […]
Teleworking will be implemented in the CCSS
Works on the bridge over Virilla River are causing traffic jams on General Cañas highway and they are affecting the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). A a result, from February 1st to March 31st, teleworking and other mechanisms will be implemented in some service networks of the CCSS, although the institution affirms that the […]