Motorcycles are now one of the few options for drivers to escape traffic jams, but at a high price. Traffic Police registered 100 road deaths this year. In 2015 the National Insurance Institute (INS), assisted 10,000 motorcyclists between January and April. In the same period of 2016 that number increased to 11,345. This also means […]
Ombudsman asks the CCSS for contingency plan in case of strikes
To prevent any situation of suspension of services in health centers in the country in case of a strike, the Ombudsman, Montserrat Solano, asked the Costa Rican Department of Social Security a contingency plan. Through a letter sent last June, 22nd, the ombudsman’s office requested a report on the coordinated measures to ensure health care […]
Electricity business towards carbon neutrality
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) moves steadily towards carbon neutrality. An example of this is that Power and Light removed 100% of its emissions of greenhouse gases and incorporated hydroelectric plants Arenal, Dengo and Sandillal to this process. In addition, they started checking gas emission inventories in the plants in the Chorotega region. Power […]
Electricity charges will rise between July and September
The cost of electricity will rise between July and September because the last trimester required more energy generated by fuels. The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) will increase the price by 5.49% and the National Power and Light Company (CNFL) will rise it 4.45% The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) announced that the increase […]
President denies leaving SICA was a tantrum
Costa Rica’s return to the Central American Economic Integration System (SICA) will depend on statements from other nations this week in Roatán, Honduras. We haven’t yet ensured our return, because we didn’t leave on a tantrum, we wanted reforms,” said president Luis Guillermo Solís, who sent the Finance Minister and first vice-president of the Republic, […]
Free parking for bikes to promote exercise and escape traffic jams
The recent and unbearable traffic jams and the absence of solutions by the authorities have made people look for alternatives to reduce the problem. This is the case of San Miguel Arcángel parking in Paseo Colón, San José, located on streets 32 and 34, Avenue 42 (200 meters south of KFC). With “Bike to work” […]