According to data from the Collection Department of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), 1,059 employers from the construction sector owe ¢4,922 million. The information indicates that the number of defaulters grew 18% in the last 19 months, from 898 in June 2015 to 1,059 in January 2017. Luis Diego Calderón, director of the […]
Archives for February 20, 2017
Ombudsman asks the population for responsible use of water
The Ombudsman asked the public to use water responsibly and avoid waste, especially during the dry season. The institution called to follow best practices to help in times of shortages and rationing: -Repair faulty installations and leaks. -Avoid leaving the faucet open while brushing your teeth. This wastes almost 20 liters of water, approximately 5 […]
Cocos Island is one of the top 10 places to swim with sharks
According to CNN, Cocos Island is one the best places to swim with sharks. In 1994, Jacques Cousteau described the volcanic Marine Park Cocos Island in Costa Rica as ‘the most beautiful island in the world,’ “ says the caption of the image where a diver is seen swimming with several sharks. Located 482 kilometers […]
UCR recommends improving definition in Animal Welfare Act
The University of Costa Rica (UCR) asked legislators to improve the definition of “animal” in the Animal Welfare Act, challenged by the Constitutional Court twice. The current text, approved on November 21st, defines animal as any non-human mammal, amphibian, bird, reptile, fish or octopi able to feel pain.” However, the Court believes that the wording […]
Kivú’s death took authorities by surprise
Lion Kivú’s death surprised some authorities that in the last days noticed a little improvement in its health. According to Bernardo Jaén, director of the National Animal Health Service (SENASA), the feline consumed liquids in the last hours and it was in a better mood. Since Kivu was almost 19 years old, he surpassed the […]
250 gold miners forced their way into Corcovado National Park
Two buses and three trucks with young and senior men and women went into the Corcovado National Park through Los Patos sector on Sunday morning, having the authorities run after them. Apparently, this group of approximately 250 people work as gold miners and they are demonstrating against the government. However, there is no certainty about […]