Archives for June 2019

The Chamber of Commerce regretted the increase of 4% in the price of rice to producers, which will is in effect from Wednesday, as its members hink the increase will hit families with lower incomes. Now the sack of this grain will cost ¢ 22 thousand. We regret that the Government has not taken advantage […]

The Ministry of Health confirmed four cases of malaria in the country, specifically in Pacuare and Villa del Mar, both located in Limón, confirmed the director of Health Surveillance, Rodrigo Marín. Marín, through a press release, indicated that the four cases are related to two Costa Ricans who came from a South American country where […]

Since last Friday, the price of the dollar has risen ¢5 in the wholesale market Monex, going from ¢588 to ¢593 on Wednesday. The increase is already seen in financial institutions, where it is close to ¢600; with an increase of almost ¢ 2since Monday. However, this movement would be an isolated event and the […]

If you are looking for a job, pay attention: The Embassy of the United States in Costa Rica has open vacancies and different job opportunities. There are four areas that require different professional profiles. For each of them, knowledge in the English language is required. Those interested in applying for the positions, should fill out […]

The Biodiversity Coordination Network (RCB), made up of ecologists, teachers, students and farmers, requires the authorities of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) to cancel a talk scheduled for June 5th to defend the use of glyphosate, despite the scientific criteria on its link with cancer. This group made an “open letter” to the School […]

The Presidential House made a call on Tuesday to the different unions of the education sector in the country so that, before considering going on an “intermittent” strike as of this Monday, they have a dialogue with the government. This Tuesday, Minister of the Presidency Rodolfo Piza said that, although the demands of the union […]