Those who fail to comply with guidelines set by the Ministry of Health to eliminate breeding sites for dengue could face fines between ¢ 38,000 and ¢ 40,000. Daisy Corrales, Minister of Health, said on Monday that she will send a proposal to the legislative assembly, which would amend the health code to specify fines […]
Archives for January 14, 2014
Days are numbered for shanty town inhabited by illegal immigrants
At least 180 families will have to be relocated from an illegal housing development named the Triangle of Solidarity, in Goicoechea. The move is necessary to accommodate the construction of a 2 km. bypass on the Circunvalación in the second half of the year. Many of the homes in question illegally occupy government land, and […]
Immigration records an increase of 18,000 foreigners who entered the country
According to immigration records, the period from December 14, 2013 to January 9th registered a net increase of 18,000 foreigners entering the country, as compared to the previous year. Figures represent an 8 percent increase and are dominated by U.S citizens (97,427), Nicaraguans (61,065) and Canadians (23,713). Original Article in crhoy.com
Hotels in Guanacaste and Central Pacific had higher occupancy at year-end
According to a report from the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), hotels in Puntarenas, Central Pacific and Guanacaste had occupancy rates higher than 75 percent during the holiday season. Hotels in the Caribbean and Northern Zone showed occupancy between 68 and 60 percent. The figures are based on a survey of 140 lodging establishments, and […]
Avianca suspends route from San Jose to Miami due to lack of demand
Avianca airlines has announced the suspension of the direct flights from San Jose to Miami, effective Janurary 16th. The airline stressed that the measure comes due to a lack of demand, and is temporary. Avianca, a Colombian flagged carrier purchased the Central American conglomerate of TACA airlines, and shifted its hub to San Salvador from […]
Employers must allow employees to vote
According to the Constitution, every citizen every who is registered to vote may not be prevented from casting their vote every four years in national elections. Under Article 614 of the Labor Code, employers who bar their employees from voting may be fined between 399,400 to 9,186,200 colones ($810 to $18,633). Although there is no set time for […]