About 500 people are part of more than 8 educational programs provided by the Municipal Training Center for Employment located in Escazú. The classes are taught by the National Technical University (UTN), thanks to an agreement between both institutions. The main objective is to train the population in different technical skills, which are necessary to […]
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Teleworking will be implemented in the CCSS
Works on the bridge over Virilla River are causing traffic jams on General Cañas highway and they are affecting the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). A a result, from February 1st to March 31st, teleworking and other mechanisms will be implemented in some service networks of the CCSS, although the institution affirms that the […]
Obesity, overweight and malnutrition are striking the region
A report, released on February 1st, warned that obesity, overweight and malnutrition affecting women and children in Central America are causing alarm because of the increased rate of morbidity and deaths associated to chronic diseases. Central America is a region that faces the problem known as the ‘double burden of malnutrition’, which means that malnutrition […]
Obesity and overweight are great problems for Costa Rica
The State of the Region revealed an increase in obesity and overweight in childbearing-age women in almost all Central American countries. Panama was the only one that escaped this reality. These conditions increased more than 50% in 2013. According to experts, the evolution is growing and it shows the need to change dietary habits and […]
Legislators want to curb the bill that aims to turn the DIS into the DIEN
Legislators from several political parties are preparing a series of amendments to curb the bill aimed at turning the Directorate of National Intelligence and Security (DIS) into the National Strategic Intelligence Directorate (DIEN). Lawmakers Maureen Clarke and Sandra Piszk, as well as Rosibel Ramos, confirmed that they are drafting amendments to the text issued on […]
Center for animal care assisted 119 stray dogs
In its first 3 months of operation, the Municipal Educational Center for Animal Care (CMECA) has already served 119 stray dogs and it currently gives shelter and food to 30 animals. The animals usually arrive with flea infestations, internal parasites, various wounds and infections. Rolando Rodríguez, mayor of Cartago, said that they seem to be […]