A Canadian citizen was murdered in Puerto Viejo, Limón and that showed the lack of security in the area: residents complain because there is not a police station and authorities are not able to build one this year. Jorge Molina, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism of the area, explained that an order […]
Archives for March 2017
SUTEL measured users’ satisfaction!
Internet, cable and telephone companies try to convince users that they are their best options. But some people say that there is no better publicity than “word of mouth” recommendations. For this reason, we summarize a survey published by the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL), which measured Costa Rican customers’ satisfaction when it comes to their […]
Minister of Planning: employment goal will be difficult to meet
One of the Government’s goals was to create 53 thousand new jobs in the second quarter. However, last year 35,848 new jobs were created, 20 thousand less than expected. For Minister of Planning, Olga Sánchez, this is proof that it will be difficult to meet the second national goal of creating 217 thousand jobs between […]
Social networks are difficult arenas for pre-candidates
Live broadcasts, announcements and even challenges are part of the first electoral fires that already warm social networks 14 months before the elections. But this arena is not easy for those who aspire to the presidential chair. Analysts believe the electoral market is surrounded by “old school men”, with little interest in social networks, so […]
Companies take on the challenge of hiring people with disabilities
Marco Montero learns slowly and he forgets things, but his spirit to work make him an exceptional employee. He arrived at Taco Bell to prepare meals but today, six years later, he is a cashier in one of the restaurants. Montero is one of the 65 people with disabilities working in this food chain. According […]
A taxi for your pets!
Jeannette Vega founded Taxi Mascotas, a venture that, after five months, has been a success. Jeannette needed to work to support her son, but she also needed time to share with him. With her savings and some people’s help, she managed to buy a car to develop her idea. Now she is dedicated exclusively to […]