In the coming days a commission will be created to address the concerns and problems of Castella’s Conservatory. A few weeks ago, a group of parents of that institution expressed their discomfort because they have repeatedly requested the inclusion of equity programs from the Ministry of Public Education (MEP), but they have had no response. […]
American man dies on Costa Rican road
An American citizen identified as Henry Greay lost his life on Sunday afternoon while riding his motorcycle through the Sámara gas station in Guanacaste. Due to circumstances that are yet unknown, the man suddenly decided to leave on his motorcycle. Some argue that he was driving at a high speed, but that is for the […]
Hurricane Otto was underestimated
The intensity of Hurricane Otto passing through Central America was underestimated. Three months after the tragedy, authorities determined that it was more powerful than they had calculated and that it reached category 3. Initially, it was said that when Otto reached its maximum intensity, the afternoon of November 24th, 2016, the sustained winds would reach […]
Municipality of San José asks drivers to be careful with garbage collectors
The Municipality of San José constantly deals with cases of workers who are injured by citizens during working hours. Fractures and minor injuries are usually the consequences of such events. However, the recent death of Marco Araya, 61, while picking up trash, alarmed the Municipality. The problem we have is that our workers are mired […]
Construction sector owes the CCSS ¢922 million
According to data from the Collection Department of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), 1,059 employers from the construction sector owe ¢4,922 million. The information indicates that the number of defaulters grew 18% in the last 19 months, from 898 in June 2015 to 1,059 in January 2017. Luis Diego Calderón, director of the […]
Ombudsman asks the population for responsible use of water
The Ombudsman asked the public to use water responsibly and avoid waste, especially during the dry season. The institution called to follow best practices to help in times of shortages and rationing: -Repair faulty installations and leaks. -Avoid leaving the faucet open while brushing your teeth. This wastes almost 20 liters of water, approximately 5 […]