Nearly 145 families of the Cabécar Indigenous community of Alto Chirripó in Turrialba are part of the construction process of two Ebais, a pedestrian bridge and several vegetable gardens. The initiative is part of the National Strategy for the Reduction of Poverty, Bridge to Development, which promotes the participation of families in community processes. In […]
Archives for November 4, 2018
RESA: the new security zone at Juan Santamaría Airport
Costa Rica is one of the 192 member countries of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. In mid-December, the country will comply with one of the provisions established by ICAO regarding the spaces to land or takeoff in irregular or emergency conditions. The Runway Emergency Safety Area (RESA) […]
Campaign to exchange glass containers for new glasses
A glass collection campaign aims to encourage people to recycle by rewarding them with the chance to change their broken or whole glass containers for new glasses. The campaign will take place from November 1st to 30th. The material will be received from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the facilities […]
Strike caused decrease of $53 million in exports
The Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica (CADEXCO) said that the performance of exports has been impacted by the indefinite strike. According to the Chamber, there is a significant reduction of -5.5% in the exports made in September 2018 compared to September 2017. This implies a decrease of $ 52.7 million. The entity believes this […]
MOPT deadline to present a project on Uber expires this week
The Congress is waiting for the bill promised by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) to solve the problem of public transport, specifically regarding the digital platforms and taxi drivers. To that end, the legislators who make up the Economic Affairs Committee gave a 30-day deadline for the development of the initiative, a […]
Tour operators will meet to increase innovation
Costa Rica is chosen as a tourist destination for adventure and relaxation by about three million people each year. This is one of the most important economic activities in the country, producing revenues of about $ 3 million per year. Tour operators play an important role in the chain of the sector. Therefore, they will […]