For over 35 years, San Buenaventura Nursing Home, in Turrialba, has been a shelter for dozens of older adults, but its needs are growing. This center currently houses 75 seniors and most of them are prostrated, either in bed or in a wheelchair and they depend on caregivers. Rosa María Araya, president of the Board, […]
Trump’s words have alerted the sector dedicated to attracting investment into Costa Rica
The possibility that US companies, aiming to take their businesses abroad, could have obstacles doing so, alerts the sector dedicated to attracting investment into Costa Rica. On December 4th, American President-elect Donald Trump said that he would give special treatments on tax and business regulations for those companies that expand their businesses inside the country; […]
Are Uber customers unprotected?
Uber customers are unprotected against any overcharges or complaint against the company. This is assured by authorities in the field of transport and regulation. CRHoy.com revealed Karina Monge’s case: Uber charged her 84,000 colones for a 4.5-kilometer travel. Although the application promised to return her the money, it hasn’t occured. But what can users do? […]
Procedures to get JUPEMA pensions will only last one month
Procedures to get pensions presented by the Pension Board of the National Teachers’ Union (JUPEMA) used to last 7 months. However, nowadays, they only last 30 days. Since April, members of JUPEMA has informed authorities about the delays. They expressed some concerns over the number of pending cases, that were more than 2,500. Some of […]
Fall in love with Costa Rica! You must visit this beautiful country
Costa Rica’s photography startup ToTheWonder® presented the 10 places to photograph in Costa Rica in 2017. Its goal is to promote national tourism and generate unique experiences when touring the country. The list includes areas from seven provinces and each of them highlights their flora, fauna and topography. Photographer Luis Solano Pochet, creator of the […]
Legislators will ask Solís to meet Daniel Ortega
Legislators who recently traveled to Nicaragua will ask president of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís to meet his counterpart Daniel Ortega, despite the problematic relations between both countries. This was confirmed by Legislator Aracelli Segura minutes after vice president of the Congress José Alberto Alfaro, who organized the controversial tour, regretted that the Government has […]