Costa Rica seeks to advance steadily in its commitment to become an area free of single-use plastic. In 2016, around seven billion people generated 300 million tons of plastic waste in the world. The United Nations Organization estimates that some eight million tons of this waste go to the oceans every year, causing serious damage […]
Archives for November 26, 2017
Exhibition shows the beauties of Coco Island
The exhibition “A journey through the Coco Island” by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) opened on November 23rd at the National Museum, in order to bring the island closer to the Costa Rican population, to contribute to value its meaning and educate about its conservation. Coco Island is one of the few oceanic islands […]
Survey reveals wages rose by 1.9% in the country
The Salary Information Business System survey stated that Costa Rican salaries have increased, on average, by 1.9% in the last six months. The study was prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers Costa Rica (PwC) referring to the second half of the year and the opinion of 500 national and multinational companies was taken into account. The survey was […]
CCSS works to provide geriatricians to all hospitals
Having a specialist in geriatrics in all hospitals is the goal of the authorities of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). Ten years ago only the medical centers in San Jose had the specialty, and although there has been an advance, four institutions are still missing geriatricians. The CCSS offers this service in all […]
Poisoned puppies were saved in Atenas
Officers of the Public Force managed to save the lives of two puppies that had been poisoned. The police forces made the rescue in Atenas, in the province of Alajuela. Apparently, the puppies were poisoned by strangers. Thanks to the rapid intervention [of the authorities] they were taken to a veterinarian where they were treated […]
A woman died in a boat accident in Tortuguero
The authorities found the body of the woman who was missing after an incident on a boat in La Pavona ranch sector, in Tortuguero. At the moment the identity of the deceased is unknown, however they believe it is a young woman of about 25 years old. At about 11:00 am this Sunday a tree […]