In the second half of 2014, the National Insurance Institute (INS) is expected to introduce a new type of auto insurance, which charges a premium according to actual vehicle use. Instead of charging a fixed fee the plan would depend on a specially installed microchip that monitors use of the car and driving habits. Original […]
Group questions China loan for Route 32
A group consisting of engineers, architects, construction companies and the chamber of commerce is questioning if a loan to widen the route 32 highway between San Jose and Limon is sufficient. At issue is the 20 million budget for land expropriations, which they say is inadequate due to a pipeline that belongs to the national […]
18 year old receives first intestinal transplant in Central America
An eighteen year old who lost his small intestine in a knife fight received the first intestinal transplant in Central America on Tuesday. According to Dr. Mario Sanchez, transplant coordinator at Hospital Calderón Guardia surgery took eight hours and the recipient is in stable condition. Original Article in crhoy.com
Upcoming December 25 and January 1 are paid holidays
According to Article 148 of the Labor Code, December 25th and January 1st are paid holidays and employees are under no obligation to report to work on these days. Those who work voluntarily are entitled to an extra day of pay. Original Article in crhoy.com
MTSS denies unemployment crisis and ensures country creates jobs
Following a report that unemployment for the third quarter decreased from 10.4 to 8.9 percent, the Minister of Work and Social Security Olman Segura, explained that joblessness is concentrated among seniors and young people that lack education. Segura also commented that unemployment in Costa Rica is among the lowest in Latin America. Original Article in crhoy.com
Half a million car owners already paid 2014 marchamo
Owners of 508,000 vehicles (45 percent) have paid circulation rights for 2014, according to the National Insurance Institute (INS). The total amount collected is 78 billion colones ($185.2 million), of which 20 percent goes to INS, 70 percent for the Ministry of Finance, 6 percent for the Road Safety Council (COSEVI) and 6 percent for […]