Standard & Poor’s (S & P) graded the BCIE’s credit rating as “positive to stable”, classifying with ‘A’ and ‘A-1’ its international risk ratings in the long and short-term. According to the statement issued by S & P, this positive outlook shows recent efforts from the Central American Economic Integration Bank (BCIE) to expand its […]
Archives for July 15, 2016
Women call for political action to eliminate inequality
A series of proposals to eliminate women’s inequality in Costa Rica and Latin America were presented on Thursday to the President of the Republic, Luis Guillermo Solís. The president said that the recommendations of this global panel will help governments, private sectors, and other stakeholders to take key actions on this matter. Women are necessary […]
Solís: “I feel like a woman when I see them being discriminated”
President Luis Guillermo Solís said he felt “like a woman” when he sees them being discriminated, not getting paid, suffering violence, or when he sees pregnant teenage girls and disabled women in 80 percent of the population. The statement was made during the High Level Panel on Economic Empowerment of Women organized by the U.N. […]
NGO from Guanacaste won an internship in Israel
The NGO Pro Guanacaste Integrado won an internship to go to Israel to specialize in “Tourist Micro-entrepreneurship for the Empowerment of Rural Women” program. It will be carried out from July 22nd to August 18th at Golda Meir International Training Center. In cooperation with the Embassy of Israel, a month internship was granted. The program […]
Doubts about alimony? Ask for free
People from Puntarenas with questions about alimony, paternity dispute, visits and other schemes may seek advice for free. The Man Support Institute Foundation (FUNDIAPHO) announced that they will offer this service to answer questions next Saturday in Paseo de los Turistas in Puntarenas, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The institution clarified that information is […]
Hydroponic marijuana’s producers could spend the next 6 months in custody
Two subjects linked to hydroponic marijuana’s production in large quantities could spend the next 6 months in custody. Deputy Prosecution’s Office Against Organized Crime (FACDO) made the request at a hearing held on Thursday morning. A Nicaraguan man named Urbina Gudiel and a Dominican named De La Cruz were arrested on Tuesday by the Organismo de […]