A bill aims to create rescue units in national beaches. The initiative is promoted by legislators Karla Prendas, from the National Liberation Party (PLN), and Luis Vásquez, from the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC) Party, both members of the Tourism Commission of the Legislative Assembly. The proposal also sets out the responsibilities of municipalities in […]
Mayor of Alajuela flirts with presidential candidacy
The position of presidential candidate from the National Liberation Party continues to add suitors. On Saturday, Alajuela’s mayor, Roberto Thompson, told the press he did not rule out running for presidential candidate for the 2018 elections. The mayor said that for now his work and effort focus on Alajuela and that any electoral movement on […]
On July, 25th workers must receive double payment
According to Article 148 of the Labour Code, July, 25th is a mandatory payment holiday, since the Annexation of Nicoya’s party is celebrated that day. Therefore, those who work this day must receive double payment. This applies for all companies with weekly, monthly or biweekly payment and for extra hours as well. According to this […]
“Súmate” invites you to report human trafficking
“Súmate”, a prevention campaign to start on July, 25th, aims to teach people how to identify cases of human trafficking and report them. The NGO Rahab started the campaign as part of the celebration of World Day Against Human Trafficking, on Saturday July, 30th. The campaign will end with a march that day, at 9 […]
More than 100 seniors receive art classes
During the 2012 Week of the Elderly, several senior citizens received art classes at the National Technical University (NTU) and they’ve been doing the same ever since. Martha Rodríguez, an official in charge of Agape program said that they initially started with 10 seniors and now have more than 180. We work with different lines, […]
Workplace harassment in INCOP
Karla Prendas, legislator from the National Liberation Party (PLN), the National Association of Public and Private Employees (ANEP) and the union of the Costa Rican Institute of Pacific Ports (INCOP) reported harassment in the entity. They reported the installation of surveillance cameras to constantly monitor employees, guidelines that prevent workers from remaining in the institution […]