A reform aims to eliminate differences in wages additional payments in the public sector. Unions are about to go on strike due to this. The initiative, promoted by legislator Sandra Piszk, member of Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN), intends to correct differences among public servants who perform the same functions, but receive different bonuses. Another […]
A green sea turtle was saved from being butchered
A green sea turtle was saved in Limón. It was about to be butchered. It occured on Monday night, in Moín beach, where some subjects were ready to cut the turtle up. They were found by officers, but they were able to flee due to the darkness. It is not the first time law enforcement officers rescue […]
New study on metastatic, colorectal cancer will benefit patients!
A study conducted in Italy proved that metastatic colorectal cancer is not equal to death as it was believed 15 years ago. The research found that with therapy, that includes 3 drugs used in chemotherapy and biological treatment, patients managed to live more than 2 years, on average. It is possible to control the tumor. […]
The INS will sell off vehicles!
On September 9th, Authorities from the National Insurance Institute (INS) will sell 26 vehicles and two sets of nine motorcycles on the first floor of its headquarters. These are vehicles from several brands that have been paid to their owners due to total losses or thefts covered by the Voluntary Automobile Insurance and they now […]
FECOP will hold a forum to help fishers
Diseases such as skin cancer and spinal disc herniation are some of the main concerns of those working in the fishing industry. It often occurs due to negligence or ignorance. As a result, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) convened a forum in which commercial, recreational and artisanal fishing representatives will work together. They aim to […]
Importers are analyzing the advantages of the Costa Rica-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Importers are analyzing the advantages and opportunities of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Colombia, which came into force on August 1st. Pedro Beirute, manager of the Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER), declared that the FTA with Colombia gives commercial security to Costa Rica. Products in growing demand for the Colombian market were identified. Currently, 340 products […]