This Monday the Foundation Pro Hospital Dr. Tony Facio delivered a total of 50 beds to the medical center from Limón. According to Del Roy Foulkes Shand, president of that organization, the current bed have more than 40 years of use and this is the first delivery for a total of 221 beds and 116 […]
President signs Fiscal Fraud Law
On Monday, President Luis Guillermo Solís signed the law to improve the fight against tax fraud, which was legislatively approved last week. This law received 45 votes in favor and 5 against from the legislators. We are celebrating. We have been fighting for this for 2 and a half years and we had the support […]
Confiscation of hair dyes amounts to ¢ 4 million
The Border Police confiscated an unusual product in La Cruz, Guanacaste. A cargo of hair dye was detected at the intersection of Santa Rosa Park. The confiscated products amounted to ¢ 4 million. The incident occurred last Saturday at a checkpoint where a local public service bus intervened. Officials checked under the floor and managed […]
Zika is not an obstacle to enjoy Costa Rica
The Government reported that Costa Ricans and foreigners can enjoy the tourist attractions of the country without worrying about the Zika virus. The statement is given days before the start of the high season for the tourism sector. According to the Ministry of Health, the beginning of the dry season helps lower the spread of […]
VAT and rent reforms are now legislators’ responsibility
For the authorities of the Ministry of Finance, the responsibility of processing the reforms to sales taxes and income taxes is in the hands of legislators. We will not slack, but we would not be seeing this as one of our responsibilities, but rather as a responsibility of the Legislature,” said Helio Fallas, Vice President […]
Costa Rican accessories make their way in the USA
Costa Rican companies engaged in manufacturing fashion accessories, furniture and household items have a potential opportunity to export their products to the US cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. According to data from the study “Fashion Accessories and Household Items in Los Angeles and San Francisco”, made by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Agency […]