After 185 inspections in the gas bottling companies, the Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) didn’t allow the distribution of 10,657 gas cylinders because they represent a huge risk. ARESEP checked 13,658 cylinders, out of which 78% weren’t distributed, and it also found that 38% of the cylinders did not have weight mark, an aspect […]
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New school infrastructures in Talamanca!
The Indigenous School of Shiroles and the Daytonia School in Sixaola now have better conditions that will benefit 385 students from these indigenous areas of Talamanca. five academic classrooms, a computer room, sanitary units, a school cafeteria, administrative offices were opened in Bratsi. 160 students attend this school, most of them receive FONABE grants and […]
MEP: “teachers have no reasons to protest”
On Monday, the Association of Secondary School Teachers (APSE), made a call for strike. However, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) sees no reason for that. There a teachers’ march on September 1st at 9:00 am. They plan to go from Fuente de la Hispanidad to the Legislature and 20 unions are intended to join […]
About 15 dogs from Zaguates are looking for a home!
On August 30th, the campus of the National University (UNA) became a part of Zaguates. As part of the university week, there is an animal welfare to find a home for 15 dogs from the organization. There are adult and young dogs for adoption, as well as items such as coffee cups, bags and others […]
Tibás, Moravia and Goicoechea will not have water supply today!
According to the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA), 75,300 people from Tibás, Moravia and Goicoechea will not have water supply today. The interruption will apply from 7 am to 6 pm. This is due to preventive maintenance and change of valves in the treatment plant so they keep operating. They institution suggested […]
Otto Guevara: “President has no clear priorities”
It’s a pity that the President has no clear priorities on what is important in this country!” said legislator Otto Guevara, head of the Libertarian Movement, in response to Luis Guillermo Solís’ accusations on Monday. The President claims Guevara is obstructing the bill for tax on corporations, an initiative that seeks to assign 95% of […]