Since Monday, Turrialba Volcano started a mild eruptive period, as reported by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). That scientific institution indicated that the activity consists mainly of sporadic exhalations; that is , with a very low plume of materials and with a diluted ash content. According to OVSICORI, ashfall was reported […]
Archives for July 25, 2018
President defends 2% tax on products of the basic basket
President Carlos Alvarado defended the 2% tax to be imposed on the products of the basic basket before the National Restoration (RN) fraction. Some of the most important changes of the bill for the Strengthening of Public Finances is the removal of these products from Value added tax (VAT). The basic basket consists of a […]
Government negotiates $142.5 million for Guanacaste water mega project
The government is negotiating with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) for $142.5 million to finance an ambitious hydroelectric project for Guanacaste, the Río Piedras-Paacumen plan. The plan, which has been on paper for nearly 35 years, seeks to build a dam on the Piedras River, which, once built, will carry water to […]
These cantons remain on green and yellow alert
Although weather conditions have improved in the last days, there are still several cantons that remain on green and yellow alert, according to the National Emergency Commission (CNE). A preventive green alert was established for the province of Limón and the Turrialba canton. Only Guatuso and Sarapiquí remain in yellow alert. The CNE keeps its […]
Health Ministry investigates outbreak of hepatitis A in Goicoechea
The Ministry of Health will conduct an investigation for an apparent outbreak of hepatitis A in Goicoechea. So far, there are reports of 15 people affected. Daniel Salas, Head of Health Surveillance, explained that their staff will carry out an analysis of the cases treated at the clinic in the area, as well as the […]
Nicoya will march this Wednesday
About a thousand people from Nicoya will march this Wednesday through the main roads of the canton to get the attention of President Carlos Alvarado and the Executive Power on the most pressing needs. “The March of the Proposal” was convened by the Coordinator of Communities for National Unity Mobilization, which brings together about 126 […]