por richard | Abr 20, 2016 | Sin categoría
While a number of Cubans are held up in the Panamanian border, African immigrants have crossed our borders illegally and have been detained. These new Immigrants have come from the Congo, Senegal and Guinea making their way to the Ivory Coast crossing the Atlantic to Brazil then through Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Panama. Other groups make their way from Spain and Portugal to Brazil and Colombia. Over 12,000 elderly people are in need of shelter, food and clothing. The Ministry of the Environment and Energy looks for a way to get rid of extremely old cars from all road as they are not only emitting a large amount of fumes but are also dangerous to the public. Tourism in the Canals of Tortuguero (North East Caribbean Coastal Areas) has suffered heavily as January and February’s rainfall has diminished as much as 75%. Japdeva (In charge of Port and Economic development on the Atlantic Coast), have admitted that there is no record of the upkeep of the Canals for the last 8 years and put at fault The National Banana Corporation with whom they had signed a contract. 1,500 hectares of wetlands are consumed by fire in the North of the country as the result of the drought. Housing projects increased by 12% last year and signs point to a further increase this year. The President warns of strict measures to be put in place if no agreement is reached on new taxes and evasion laws. The opposition insists in further necessary cuts in government spending and outrageous pension schemes and salaries. As 3 light plane accidents in less than...
por richard | Abr 14, 2016 | Sin categoría
Authorities are calling for a regional meeting on a possible immigration crisis coming up once more as Cubans Accumulate in numbers at the Costa Rican Panamanian border. Water Authorities make accord with the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity in looking for water, as shortages are at a very worrying rate. There is a worrying gap in the Judicial Court System as an unlimited amount of judicial appeals accumulate. A study shows that the population has been gradually increasing in weight over the last 20 years. Last year men had a mass index of 26.5 and women had 27 when the ideal maximum is 25. A subsidiary of the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity, Racsa has accumulated US$110 million loss over the last six years. The Greater Metropolitan Area of San Jose will have increased water shortages for the next two months. Water authorities are overwhelmed as the most affected on the south side have now performed two road blockages on San Jose’s ring road. Fire Authorities worries have also increased as several outbreaks of fire on empty building lots break out. The US is to send a special mission to ease tensions in international commerce. The National Healthcare System announces that a possible 50,000 people have diabetes without even knowing. The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity has covered the losses at their subsidiary Racsa by increasing their budget and Debt Bonds. The Legislature has asked to open an enquiry. The National Coffee crop has seen an increase this year and which is put down to a better control of diseases and caring for the plantation. The Panama Papers causes...
