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Archives for July 22, 2018

New Health Area in Nicoya will benefit 63 thousand people

July 22, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The new headquarters of the Santa Cruz de Guanacaste area will have a cost over ¢ 13 billion and its estimated construction period is one year. The work was awarded on April 12th, 2018 by the Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to the Central American Building Company Rapiparedes (Edificar […]

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Municipalities question future application of VAT

July 22, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The National Union of Local Governments questioned the creation and future application of the value added tax (VAT), with 13%, since they believe it would impact the amount of resources in the purchases made by the Municipalities to meet the needs of the different communities. The municipalities already make a series of transfers for the […]

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CNE reports 1,214 incidents due to the latest heavy rains

July 22, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE) reports 1,214 incidents so far, of which 783 are floods, and 112 are landslides, as a result of the latest rains. In addition, the CNE is providing assistance to 424 families in 16 temporary shelters for 1,488 people in the cantons of Guatuso, Limón, Matina, […]

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MAG issues plan for the attention of pineapple crops

July 22, 2018 by Staff News Writer

This week, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock issued guideline to establish the “Ministerial Action Plan for the Integrated Management of Stubble, Wastes, or Vegetable or Animal Residues” and the guidelines for the attention of pineapple crops. Both instruments require compulsory compliance for the institutions of the agricultural sector involved in this process, such as […]

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Endangered species were planted in La Sabana

July 22, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Friday marked the first sowing day of the project Rearborización del Parque Metropolitano La Sabana 2018, during which about 80 new trees of more than six different species will be planted. To achieve this, more than 90 volunteers offered their time and effort. On this first date, the volunteers planted endangered species such as Guayacán […]

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Liberia Airport increased its capacity to serve 300 thousand more passengers

July 22, 2018 by Staff News Writer

As of this week, Daniel Oduber International Airport has an additional 4,118 square meters in its boarding rooms and 417 square meters in its main hall. There are also new facilities such as six counters for airlines, half a dozen stores, and a carousel in the baggage reception area. The inauguration and reception of the […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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