por richard | May 30, 2016 | Sin categoría
Drought has taken a heavy toll in the Province of Guanacaste where the Tempisque River’s flow has halved. 17 businesses that have concessions to draw from its flow to irrigate crops, local towns and villages all have been hit with the diminishing flow and unemployment in the area has risen. Authorities also have limited resources to control illegal poaching from the flow. The Turrialba has now been spilling out ash for 36 hours constantly. 16 flights to the US have been cancelled and some have been rescheduled from the International Airport in Liberia Guanacaste. 150 centenary trees in the Capital of San Jose have been treated with success. A controversy between the Ministry of Health and The National Healthcare System arose as to who should pay for three different and free flu vaccination shots. 6 of the 7 ex-presidents have joined together and asked the Government to support The American Democratic Charter drawn up by The Organization of American States and directed to the Venezuelan Government. The flowing out of Volcanic Ash extends those areas hurt not only to agricultural and dairy activities but also to human and wildlife respiratory infections. The Treasury urges other Ministries to look for a way to limit salary increases for the 2017 Budget, while they differ with the Ministry of Public Education to the 8% of the GDP Law which they claim has been manipulated. The Electoral College orders all political parties to have 50% of women in positions of election on their Legislature Lists to Congress. Farmers from Coronado, 61 kilometres from the Turrialba Volcano, report a heavy fall of ash in...
por richard | May 23, 2016 | Sin categoría
British Firm Mott Macdonald to study the best technical place to build a new airport and will come up with a recommendation within a year. The Central Bank reports that the first trimester of the year Credit to the Government has risen by 14% while that of the private sector fell by 17.3%. The Ministry of Transport and Public Works study the viability of 2 offers made to build a 2 rail connection from the Atlantic to the Pacific which would transport 15,000 containers per day. The National Power and Light Company report a loss of US$50 million last year compared to the year before. The Export and Tourism sectors ask the Central Bank to revise the value of the US Dollar as they argue that devaluations in other countries have hurt their Industries. Under a new plan the Government and Municipalities hope to collect 600 tons of recyclable residues daily by 2,021. Today the average of recyclable residues collected is of 50.4 tons. The Government and Opposition clash as to how to reduce the deficit. The Government argues that sufficient cuts have been made and new taxes should be levied while the opposition who controls the Legislative want more cuts to spending before taxes is imposed. The Police Force drags a deficit of 944 members due to retirements, resignations and firing. Training new officer’s takes up to a year and a half. 31 cases of the Zika virus are reported in the Jaco Beach resort town bringing the total number of cases to 44 since the beginning of the year. The Ministries of Education and Health warn that...
por richard | May 16, 2016 | Sin categoría
54 Unions threat to strike should Congress pass new laws limiting salaries, benefits together with laws for ceasing employment from those underperforming and limiting promotions. 5 new cases of the Zika virus are reported in the suburb of Alajuelita on the west of the Greater Metropolitan Area. Health officials are going after controlling the virus the same way they had contained it in the Province of Guanacaste. Water Authorities are asking regulators to approve a 35% increase in water tariffs and a 57.5% increase in the sewer system to be done in phases so to upgrade all systems and invest in new ones. They calculate that the cost will rise to US$105 million. Hearings are set for the 30th May. The Ministry of Security together with Health Authorities has come to a conclusion that 4 out of every 10 Police Delegations need serious intervention. The Government Party together with the Left propose a 13% value added tax instead of the 15% asked for by the Government. As of this date the country only has a sales tax. 6 opposition parties who control the Legislative have said that no new taxes will be passed without a deep cut to spending. The Comptroller’s Office is to investigate The Center for Studies and Cooperative Training. Liberty Hall, also known as The Black Star Line, burnt down in Limon to a total loss. This being a Patrimonial structure of fine woods built in the 1,920s and a symbol of the Black Community. Financial Regulators have made it known that 33% of the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica (State owned Bank) payroll goes to...
