The Physicians and Surgeons’ Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that it is about to start an investigation on a case filed earlier this year, in which mother’s home birth ended up in death. Andrés Castillo Saborío, president of the entity, said that the investigation aims to find the mother’s reason to deliver at home. In addition, […]
Puerto Viejo doesn’t have a police station
A Canadian citizen was murdered in Puerto Viejo, Limón and that showed the lack of security in the area: residents complain because there is not a police station and authorities are not able to build one this year. Jorge Molina, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism of the area, explained that an order […]
SUTEL measured users’ satisfaction!
Internet, cable and telephone companies try to convince users that they are their best options. But some people say that there is no better publicity than “word of mouth” recommendations. For this reason, we summarize a survey published by the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL), which measured Costa Rican customers’ satisfaction when it comes to their […]
A taxi for your pets!
Jeannette Vega founded Taxi Mascotas, a venture that, after five months, has been a success. Jeannette needed to work to support her son, but she also needed time to share with him. With her savings and some people’s help, she managed to buy a car to develop her idea. Now she is dedicated exclusively to […]
Children are painting their dreams and you can make them come true!
This story started 10 years ago, but it is far from being over. It is a story that colors Costa Ricans’ future, who are confident and able to achieve great things in life. That is Sueña en Colores Association mission: it is an art-therapy program with which children work on bullying, face their fears and […]
The CATIE and the CCSS signed an agreement
The “Bajo el Chino” spring will take water to Turrialba new hospital, which will be built in La Susanita community from 2019. Olga Álvarez, director of the medical center, confirmed that this spring belongs to the Tropical Agronomic Center for Research and Education (CATIE) and the CCSS can use this water due to an agreement […]