On Monday afternoon, the unions and the Executive Power resumed negotiations to try and end the national strike of public employees. The unions are opposed to the tax plan that is discussed in the Legislative Assembly. The movement has been active for 15 days now. Both parties met on Monday at the Archbishop’s House, in […]
Archives for September 24, 2018
SINAC seeks to boost tourism in San Lucas Island
For several months, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has made efforts to strengthen the shelter and promote development in the National San Lucas Island Wildlife Refuge. San Lucas houses one of the greatest jewels in historical and cultural wealth of the country, so the goal is using this to boost the economy of […]
These “irresponsible politicians” affected the country’s image, according to Solís
Luis Guillermo Solís, former president of the Republic, said that there were “irresponsible politicians” who, in December of 2017, gave statements and messed up a loan for $1,500 million. Solís blames them for the fiscal gap or missing resources in the 2018 budget. The former president referred to this issue on Thursday, after the audience […]
Alliance seeks to promote country’s economic development
A new alliance between Promotora de Comercio Exterior (PROCOMER), Eurocámara and the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica seeks to promote trade, investment, and business relations between the European Union (EU) and the country. The objective is to generate business opportunities for entrepreneurs from both regions, within the framework of the Association Agreement between the […]
Strike in the National Production Council is illegal
The Labor Court of the First Judicial Circuit of San José declared the strike that some employees of the National Production Council (CNP) have against the tax reform as an illegal practice. With this resolution, Judge Arnoldo Álvarez indicates the strike is not sufficiently justified, nor does it comply with the requirements established in the […]
Plogging: Getting fit while helping the environment
A group of women who call themselves Running Chics put on their sports clothes and go running through different streets of the Greater Metropolitan Area but, in addition to exercising, they help the environment. This is a trend called “Plogging;” people go running or walking and -while they are at it- pick up trash from […]