The government of Japan donated technological equipment and boats to monitor natural resources to the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE). The donation was made to protect and control the Wild Protected Areas (ASP) of the country more efficiently. The Minister of Environment and Energy, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, indicated that, this donation is of the […]
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From garbage to galleries: the art of recycling
Recyclable materials are Tony Salazar’s favorites to create art. Cans, cardboard, paper, aluminum and cassette tapes were used by this artist to create mosaics, landscapes, portraits of people, animals and even means of transport. He also uses other techniques such as watercolor, Indian ink with brush and cane, pyrography on leather, charcoal drawing, and sculpture […]
Looking for a job? This company needs bilingual staff
Smith & Nephew will hold an employment fair from November 9th to 10th at Centro Coyol. 70 bilingual collaborators will be recruited to provide support to their Global Service Center or GBS (Global Business Services) located in Alajuela. The positions they offer require a minimum of 95% of English and experience in the service sector, […]
Native people of Alto Chirripó build bridges and health centers
Nearly 145 families of the Cabécar Indigenous community of Alto Chirripó in Turrialba are part of the construction process of two Ebais, a pedestrian bridge and several vegetable gardens. The initiative is part of the National Strategy for the Reduction of Poverty, Bridge to Development, which promotes the participation of families in community processes. In […]
RESA: the new security zone at Juan Santamaría Airport
Costa Rica is one of the 192 member countries of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. In mid-December, the country will comply with one of the provisions established by ICAO regarding the spaces to land or takeoff in irregular or emergency conditions. The Runway Emergency Safety Area (RESA) […]
Campaign to exchange glass containers for new glasses
A glass collection campaign aims to encourage people to recycle by rewarding them with the chance to change their broken or whole glass containers for new glasses. The campaign will take place from November 1st to 30th. The material will be received from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the facilities […]