The Board of the Association of Information Technology Professionals raised its voice against the cuts to next year’s budget for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) audited by the Legislature. The board criticizes the fact that it’s not given the strategic value it deserves and explains that this is one of the most […]
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SUTEL would no longer set tariffs for mobile services, fixed Internet or international roaming
If the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) manages to define the 11 relevant markets, the State would no longer set tariffs for mobile services, fixed wireless or international roaming. [rau} Even though SUTEL would not establish the tariff regulation, it would guarantee the quality of the services provided. When asked about this issue, Marcelo Jenkins, minister […]
Agronomists and forestry experts analyze future of agriculture and food
The opening of the XIV National Agricultural, Forestry and Environmental Congress, organized by the Association of Engineers from Costa Rica, will be held on October 24th at the National Theater, at 7:00 p.m., in order to analyze the future of agriculture and food. The event will be held at the Wyndham Herradura Hotel from October […]
Authorities are building a retaining wall in Garabito
On October 19th, a video was released through social networks, where a citizen from Jacó in Garabito, Puntarenas, showed the erosion suffered by the coast, which it’s also affecting a boulevard in the center. Mayor of Garabito, Tobías Murillo said that since last Monday they are conducting works in the area in order to build […]
Costa Rica government is assisting mistreated inmigrants
Costa Rica is not only giving shelter in care centers, it is also providing medical services to all migrants who need it, including those that are mistreated while trying to cross Nicaraguan border. The Costa Rican government knows about these situations, due to Haitian and African migrants’ reports: they inform that they beaten while trying to […]
Food bank donated food to Haitians located in the northern border
Rice, beans, milk, canned and essential items were donated by the Food Bank to the Haitian and foreigner population located in the northern border. There are from one thousand to two thousand people assisted by the immigration authorities of the country in a camp set up for this emergency. Miguel Chavarría, President of the Food […]