More than 30 years of lag in educational infrastructure give an expensive invoice to the learning of Costa Rican students. The Directorate of Infrastructure and Educational Equipment (Diee) of the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) recognizes that although efforts have been made to address this problem, much remains to be done. Recently, the Sixth Report […]
Archives for September 2017
INA student denounces that he and his partner were left out of the trip to Abu Dhabi
Following the decision of the National Institute of Learning (INA) to maintain the 15-people delegation to participate in the technical studies Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a student reported that he and a partner were removed from the trip. Josué Durón told the press that after a long process of selection, approval and […]
President Solís will travel to the UN on Saturday and will return next week
Next Sunday, President Luis Guillermo Solís will participate in his last General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) as president of Costa Rica. Solís will be accompanied by Vice President Ana Helena Chacón, Chancellor Manuel González, Foreign Trade Minister Alexander Mora, as well as the ministers of Environment and Energy, Edgar Gutiérrez and the Minister […]
Couples waiting for IVF couples ask for hearing with CCSS President
The families that are waiting for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures requested a hearing to the Executive President of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), Fernando Llorca, due to the delay on the implementation of this reproduction technique in the country. Hubert May, a lawyer representing the couples, commented that the country signed an […]
Cartago celebrated Costa Rica’s Independence
The Old Metropolis held the celebrations for the 196th anniversary of the Independence of the country. Cartago had the Governing Council and the arrival of the torch symbolizing the freedom of the country. For a couple of hours the streets surrounding the Central Park were closed, where every year the government session is held. The […]
Whale watching in Costa Rica continues to attract tourists
Costa Rica has become a popular destination for whale watching. The arrival of these cetaceans to the Pacific coast has become a show that both national and foreigners want to witness. The warm waters, climatic conditions and geographical position that serves as a marine biological bridge are some of the factors that allow the arrival […]