Panama U.S. Navy League news:
Navy League Dinner February 11-- An Evening With NCIS
Hello,
Please do plan on joining us for an evening with our local NCIS agents.
His schedule permitting, we also plan on welcoming the new Resident Agent In Charge, Mr. Tony Bain, to Panama and enable him to meet some of the community at large. Special Agent Christian Rivera is also attending.
Our meeting will be similar in format to the dinner we had for Ambassador Jonathan Farrar.
Please RSVP by noon on February 10th to this email address.
Time: 7:00 pm
Date: February 11
Place: Le Meridien Hotel
Price: $30 including glass of wine
We look forward to seeing you there.
Kind regards,
Hunter Schultz
President
Navy League
navy.league.panama@gmail.com
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Internations event in Panama City
From InterNations news:
Dear Panama City Members,
We hope you had a great weekend and are still planning on joining us for our InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event this Wednesday from 7.30pm onwards.
Come join us for some sunset fun at the terrace of Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama to chillax after work and have a mid-week getaway! What better way to unwind after a hard day than with a drink in your hand on a breezy terrace with some chilled out tunes surrounded by your favorite fellow InterNationers?! Sign up to join the fun!
As usual, our Albatross Members who RSVP join for free and all attendees receive a free welcome drink! Moreover, there are special promos on drinks and food waiting for you.
InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event
Location: Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama
Date: Wednesday Jan 29, 2014 19:30
Host: Marcela & Joanna - InterNations Ambassadors Panama City
Dear Panama City Members,
We hope you had a great weekend and are still planning on joining us for our InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event this Wednesday from 7.30pm onwards.
Come join us for some sunset fun at the terrace of Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama to chillax after work and have a mid-week getaway! What better way to unwind after a hard day than with a drink in your hand on a breezy terrace with some chilled out tunes surrounded by your favorite fellow InterNationers?! Sign up to join the fun!
As usual, our Albatross Members who RSVP join for free and all attendees receive a free welcome drink! Moreover, there are special promos on drinks and food waiting for you.
InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event
Location: Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama
Date: Wednesday Jan 29, 2014 19:30
Host: Marcela & Joanna - InterNations Ambassadors Panama City
Friday, January 24, 2014
More tourists with more dollars for Panama
More tourists with more dollars for Panama
The number of tourists who came to Panama last year exceeded the target of 2.25 million set by the Tourism Authority.
2.27 million visitors came in 2013 and the average stay was 9.3 days, with a daily expenditure of $168.
The month with the highest tourism income is not necessarily the one with the most tourist arrivals says Panama America.
In March, $323.5 million came into the country by way of tourist spending.
Foreign exchange earnings recorded in the period from January to November 2013 was $3.0529 billion dollars, compared to the $2.8176 billion in 2012, an increase of 8.4%.
In March, $323.5 million came into the country by way of tourist spending.
Foreign exchange earnings recorded in the period from January to November 2013 was $3.0529 billion dollars, compared to the $2.8176 billion in 2012, an increase of 8.4%.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Jazz and Blues at Boquete Community theater
Jazz and Blues at Boquete Community theater
Tickets are now on sale at Mailboxes ETC. in Boquete or at the Tuesday market for $15.00
One show, one night only, two acts
Thurs. Feb 13th, 2014
5:30-7:30pm
Comedian,musicologist,piano maestro- Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
and
composer, singer, pianist Jamie Lynn Fletcher
backed by Boquetes Fantasy Jazzband
produced by Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival
with
Boquete Community Theater
Only 110 seats available.
GET TICKETS NOW, THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!
To reserve tickets call 6614-0214 or email sales @ boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com. Orders must be paid for in full until Feb 6, 2014 to remain valid.
www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com
— with Mile A Smith Méndez.
Tickets are now on sale at Mailboxes ETC. in Boquete or at the Tuesday market for $15.00
One show, one night only, two acts
Thurs. Feb 13th, 2014
5:30-7:30pm
Comedian,musicologist,piano maestro- Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
and
composer, singer, pianist Jamie Lynn Fletcher
backed by Boquetes Fantasy Jazzband
produced by Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival
with
Boquete Community Theater
Only 110 seats available.
GET TICKETS NOW, THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!
To reserve tickets call 6614-0214 or email sales @ boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com. Orders must be paid for in full until Feb 6, 2014 to remain valid.
www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com
COPA to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Montreal, Canada
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Over 5000 Children Break Guinness Record Painting Panama Canal
Over 5000 Children Break Guinness Record Painting Panama Canal see: Painting the Prado, see: http://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/23/photos-over-5000-children-break-guinness-record-painting-panama-canal/
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Weekend Air Show attracts over 15,000
From the internet:
Weekend Air Show attracts over 15,000
Weekend Air Show attracts over 15,000
Air Show
attracts over 15,000
OVER 15,000 people attended the air show at the Scarlett Martínez International Airport in Rio Hato on Sunday January 19.
OVER 15,000 people attended the air show at the Scarlett Martínez International Airport in Rio Hato on Sunday January 19.
The
event attracted more spectators than the closing concert of the Jazz Festival
on Saturday. The Civil Aviation Administration said that the attendance was
higher than expected,
Authorities report
that there were no incidents despite the large number of people who sat through
the day to watch pilots. Parachuting and aerobatics
Pilots and international acrobats entertained the crowd from 9 am to 3.30 pm, when the exiting throng caused long delays on the Pan-American Highway.
Pilots and international acrobats entertained the crowd from 9 am to 3.30 pm, when the exiting throng caused long delays on the Pan-American Highway.
10,000 flock to close of Jazz Festival
From the internet:
10,000 flock to close of Jazz Festival
THE CLOSING concert of the11th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival attracted 10,000 people on Saturday, January 18 at the City of Knowledge.
More than 20 bands were involved in six days of presentations organized by Panama jazz pianist Danilo Perez which attracted 13,500 during the first five days
This year he paid tribute to the 500th anniversary of the sighting of the Pacific Ocean by Balboa which was commemorated nationally in 2013, and to the 100th anniversary of the start of operations of the Canal in August 2014.
10,000 flock to close of Jazz Festival
THE CLOSING concert of the11th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival attracted 10,000 people on Saturday, January 18 at the City of Knowledge.
More than 20 bands were involved in six days of presentations organized by Panama jazz pianist Danilo Perez which attracted 13,500 during the first five days
This year he paid tribute to the 500th anniversary of the sighting of the Pacific Ocean by Balboa which was commemorated nationally in 2013, and to the 100th anniversary of the start of operations of the Canal in August 2014.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Work on Canal locks set to stop Monday
More from the internet:
Work on Canal locks set to stop Monday
FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY 2014 21:55
THE CLOCK has almost run out on the ultimatum of the consortium building the third set of locks for the Canal expansion, with work due to stop On Monday, January 20.
Grupos Unido por el Canal (GUPC) on Thursday. January 16, reiterated its decision to halt work on the construction of the third set of locks Monday if the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) does not make a decision on its $1.6 billion claim for cost overruns.
The consortium sent a letter to the ACP yesterday stating that the deadline, originally established in a letter sent Dec. 30, is still valid.
Negotiations between the two entities have failed to resolve the dispute. GUPC has rejected offers by the ACP to provide advance payments to help the consortium's short-term financial situation.
The ACP has demanded that GUPC follow its contractual obligations regarding the handling of cost overruns, which involves the issue being resolved through mediation.
ACP Administrator Jorge Luis Quijano has also demanded that the consortium follow the contract with regards to stopping work on the project, which is allowed in only limited circumstances.
The letter sent yesterday to the ACP was signed by Bernardo González, director general of GUPC. Sources said it has complicated last-minute talks between the two sides saya La Prensa.
It also reflects problems between the consortium's two largest partners, Sacyr of Spain and Salini Impregilo of Italy.
Quijano has stated that, if GUPC abandons the work, it will be taken over by the ACP. He plans to meet next week with Zúrich International, which has a $600 million bond to fund the project should the consortium drop out.
Work on Canal locks set to stop Monday
FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY 2014 21:55
THE CLOCK has almost run out on the ultimatum of the consortium building the third set of locks for the Canal expansion, with work due to stop On Monday, January 20.
Grupos Unido por el Canal (GUPC) on Thursday. January 16, reiterated its decision to halt work on the construction of the third set of locks Monday if the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) does not make a decision on its $1.6 billion claim for cost overruns.
The consortium sent a letter to the ACP yesterday stating that the deadline, originally established in a letter sent Dec. 30, is still valid.
Negotiations between the two entities have failed to resolve the dispute. GUPC has rejected offers by the ACP to provide advance payments to help the consortium's short-term financial situation.
The ACP has demanded that GUPC follow its contractual obligations regarding the handling of cost overruns, which involves the issue being resolved through mediation.
ACP Administrator Jorge Luis Quijano has also demanded that the consortium follow the contract with regards to stopping work on the project, which is allowed in only limited circumstances.
The letter sent yesterday to the ACP was signed by Bernardo González, director general of GUPC. Sources said it has complicated last-minute talks between the two sides saya La Prensa.
It also reflects problems between the consortium's two largest partners, Sacyr of Spain and Salini Impregilo of Italy.
Quijano has stated that, if GUPC abandons the work, it will be taken over by the ACP. He plans to meet next week with Zúrich International, which has a $600 million bond to fund the project should the consortium drop out.
Friday, January 17, 2014
InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014
InterNations.com fun in Panama, if you are in Panama & go, I'd suggest a taxi to the event. If you go give us a report:
Dear Panama City Members,
We are pleased to invite you to our kick-off event InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 7.30pm onwards.
We will keep the festivities going at InterNations Panama City and celebrate among international friends and fellow expats at Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama, where we have the terrace reserved for us with a spectacular view of the Panama skyline. Join us there to meet new people, expand your network, grab a drink and simply have a good time. Sign up to be part of it!
As usual, our Albatross Members who RSVP join for free and all attendees receive a free welcome drink!
InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event
Location: Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama
Date: Wednesday Jan 29, 2014 19:30
Host: Marcela & Joanna - InterNations Ambassadors Panama City
Dear Panama City Members,
We are pleased to invite you to our kick-off event InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 7.30pm onwards.
We will keep the festivities going at InterNations Panama City and celebrate among international friends and fellow expats at Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama, where we have the terrace reserved for us with a spectacular view of the Panama skyline. Join us there to meet new people, expand your network, grab a drink and simply have a good time. Sign up to be part of it!
As usual, our Albatross Members who RSVP join for free and all attendees receive a free welcome drink!
InterNations Panama City - Happy New Year 2014! Official Monthly Event
Location: Barcelona - Trump Hotel Panama
Date: Wednesday Jan 29, 2014 19:30
Host: Marcela & Joanna - InterNations Ambassadors Panama City
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute seminars.
These STRI seminar are fun to attend even if you know nothing about the subject, a "social hour" follows the seminar. The seminars are in the auditorium at the HQ facility on the site of the old Tivoli guest house:
Tuesday seminar January 21st, 2014 at the Earl S. Tupper Conference Center
Announcing the STRI Tuesday afternoon seminar January 21st, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Earl S. Tupper auditorium:
Speaker: Patrick Jansen, STRI and Wageningen University
Title: Seed dispersal by a seed predator, the agouti
Upcoming seminars:
January 28: Walt Carson, University of Pittsburgh
The long-term impact of excluding ground-dwelling mammals on tropical forest regeneration and diversity
February 4: James Brown, University of New Mexico
Title to be announced
February 11: Barney A. Schlinger, UCLA
Title to be announced
Tuesday seminar January 21st, 2014 at the Earl S. Tupper Conference Center
Announcing the STRI Tuesday afternoon seminar January 21st, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Earl S. Tupper auditorium:
Speaker: Patrick Jansen, STRI and Wageningen University
Title: Seed dispersal by a seed predator, the agouti
Upcoming seminars:
January 28: Walt Carson, University of Pittsburgh
The long-term impact of excluding ground-dwelling mammals on tropical forest regeneration and diversity
February 4: James Brown, University of New Mexico
Title to be announced
February 11: Barney A. Schlinger, UCLA
Title to be announced
Two more deaths linked to Dengue
Two more deaths linked to Dengue
CONFIRMATION is awaited that the latest two deaths during the dengue epidemic are the result of the disease.
Director of Health MoH Carlos Galvez said the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies has yet to confirm that the death of an eight-year-old native of Aguadulce, Cocle province, and that of a 28 year old woman of La Higuera, in Chepo are from dengue.
Galvez said the confirmation of these cases will the epidemic death toll to eight.
Meanwhile, the head of the MoH, Javier Diaz, announced that the contingency plan against dengue will continue until the country gets out of the epidemic. The plan was launched by theMoH on December16 and was to end on January 31.
According to Diaz, the current situation is due to the lack of cooperation from businesses and homes eliminate vector breeding sites.
Meanwhile, the head of the MoH, Javier Diaz, announced that the contingency plan against dengue will continue until the country gets out of the epidemic. The plan was launched by theMoH on December16 and was to end on January 31.
According to Diaz, the current situation is due to the lack of cooperation from businesses and homes eliminate vector breeding sites.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ancon Theatre Guild General Assembly Meeting
[Theatre Guild of Ancon] TGA’s General Assembly - Sunday January 26th, 2014 at 4:00 PM (change in time and date)
Please note the change in date and time:
The Theatre Guild of Ancon will be holding a General Assembly Sunday January 26th, 2014 at 4:00 PM to elect a new Board of Directors. All those wishing to attend are welcome.
This is also a great chance to get your 2014 Membership! Don’t be the only one without your TGA Membership Card this season!
Adult: $60.00 – Student/Retired: $30.00...
This is also a great chance to get your 2014 Membership! Don’t be the only one without your TGA Membership Card this season!
Adult: $60.00 – Student/Retired: $30.00...
Come and enjoy a great night with old and new friends!
The meeting will be held at Theatre Guild beside the DIJ (former PTJ) in Ancon.
Sunday 26th January 2014 at 4:00 PM
Elections for New Board of Directors
Please Let us know if you plan to come! tgapanama@anconguild.com
This event is completely free to the public.
The meeting will be held at Theatre Guild beside the DIJ (former PTJ) in Ancon.
Sunday 26th January 2014 at 4:00 PM
Elections for New Board of Directors
Please Let us know if you plan to come! tgapanama@anconguild.com
This event is completely free to the public.
Airshow at Rio Hato this week end
Airshow at Rio Hato this week end, see http://www.aeronautica.gob.pa
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Coronado January News & Events
Coronado news:
January Events at the Beaches
Happy New Year to you!
2014 is up and at it! The very best to you and yours. Playacommunity has had an interesting year. Click here to read about it in my New Year message.
Here is what is going on at the beaches:
The Playacommunity Mixer is back in the Calendar. We start the year off with an afternoon mixer on January 22nd at Paraiso. If you are new in town, this is a wonderful opportunity to make some friends. If you have been around for awhile, come on out and mingle with the usual suspects :) Mixer details and directions here.
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The latest issue of La Playa is on a newsstand close to you. If you would like to have regular copies at your business location, shoot us an email. For 2014, we will be limiting the number of ads and ad sizes for each issue. Spaces are going fast. Many of our large spots have already been secured for the year. We still have spaces in Directory Card, Business Card, Cuadrado and Quarter Page sizes. If you would like to secure a spot in the paper, contact us right away. We are also offering super deals on print + web. Contact info is at the bottom of this email.
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Locos Panama is EXPANDING! They have a new and exciting location opening this month in the food court area of at Coronado Mall. The location will feature 'Southern Cooking’ and will include a sit down restaurant with a huge wine selection, and a take-out counter for when the restaurant is closed.
If you are out and about in Gorgona, remember Locos Gorgona is offers a 2 for 1 special every Tuesday from 5pm. For new Loco events, keep checking this link.
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Looking for fun? Picasso Bar & Restaurant in Coronado is host some popular community events.
- A rocking Happy Hour from 5 - 7 on Wednesdays.
- Quiz night on Thursdays
- 2 for 1 Pizzas on Fridays
- Community Market in the morning and Live Music in the evening, every Saturday.
For details and all upcoming Picasso events click here.
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Cuban Cigars anyone?
Panama Safety Boxes in Coronado Mall (food court level at Super 99 Mall) has a variety of cigars for the aficionado. If you are looking for something special, call 345-3203 for details.
Have a fun and safe January at the Beach!
Jamuna
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Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday | 10 am – 4 pm
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January Events at the Beaches
Happy New Year to you!
2014 is up and at it! The very best to you and yours. Playacommunity has had an interesting year. Click here to read about it in my New Year message.
Here is what is going on at the beaches:
The Playacommunity Mixer is back in the Calendar. We start the year off with an afternoon mixer on January 22nd at Paraiso. If you are new in town, this is a wonderful opportunity to make some friends. If you have been around for awhile, come on out and mingle with the usual suspects :) Mixer details and directions here.
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The latest issue of La Playa is on a newsstand close to you. If you would like to have regular copies at your business location, shoot us an email. For 2014, we will be limiting the number of ads and ad sizes for each issue. Spaces are going fast. Many of our large spots have already been secured for the year. We still have spaces in Directory Card, Business Card, Cuadrado and Quarter Page sizes. If you would like to secure a spot in the paper, contact us right away. We are also offering super deals on print + web. Contact info is at the bottom of this email.
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Locos Panama is EXPANDING! They have a new and exciting location opening this month in the food court area of at Coronado Mall. The location will feature 'Southern Cooking’ and will include a sit down restaurant with a huge wine selection, and a take-out counter for when the restaurant is closed.
If you are out and about in Gorgona, remember Locos Gorgona is offers a 2 for 1 special every Tuesday from 5pm. For new Loco events, keep checking this link.
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Looking for fun? Picasso Bar & Restaurant in Coronado is host some popular community events.
- A rocking Happy Hour from 5 - 7 on Wednesdays.
- Quiz night on Thursdays
- 2 for 1 Pizzas on Fridays
- Community Market in the morning and Live Music in the evening, every Saturday.
For details and all upcoming Picasso events click here.
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Cuban Cigars anyone?
Panama Safety Boxes in Coronado Mall (food court level at Super 99 Mall) has a variety of cigars for the aficionado. If you are looking for something special, call 345-3203 for details.
Have a fun and safe January at the Beach!
Jamuna
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PLAYACOMMUNITY.COM | LA PLAYA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Located at: Rincon del Chef Plaza, Coronado
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday | 10 am – 4 pm
Facebook.com/Playacommunity
Folk Dancing Show at the National Theater Jan 19, 2014
GRAN BALLET FOLKLORICO EN EL TEATRO NACIONAL
DOMINGO 19 DE ENERO DE 2014
A LAS 3:00 p.m. (en punto)
PANAMA MUSICA Y DANZA POR EDMUNDO DE LA CRUZ
Friday, January 10, 2014
One of Noriega's house is demolished
Noriega’s home comes tumbling down.
LESS THAN 24 hours after the Ministry of Health (MoH) asked for the demolition of houses belonging to former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, the wreckers moved in with backhoes, shovels and trucks.
The houses in upscale Altos del Golf were said to be breeding sites for the Aedes aegyptimosquito which transmits dengue and demolition began at 6 am on Thursday, January 9.
"It's a jungle in the middle of the city, therefore, we are demolishing it," said Jaime Cohen, an official with waste agencyAAUD.
Cohen said that in addition to the breeding sites they found vermin such as rats."We are going to make this clean," He added that the property was also used by criminals.
"Residents have told us that they have monitored the place," he said.
MoH officials and the Institutional Protection Service were also on hand.
The demolition has been opposed by Noriega's family. Julio Berrío, a lawyer for Noriega, said the issue of the property has not yet been resolved says a La Prensa report
MoH officials and the Institutional Protection Service were also on hand.
The demolition has been opposed by Noriega's family. Julio Berrío, a lawyer for Noriega, said the issue of the property has not yet been resolved says a La Prensa report
Thursday, January 9, 2014
The Panama Canal Authority, ACP, said on Wednesday it would be 'impossible' to meet the demands of Italian builder
The Panama Canal Authority, ACP, said on Wednesday it would be 'impossible' to meet the demands of Italian builder See: http://en.mercopress.com/2014/01/09/panama-canal-expansion-discussions-stall-italian-company-demands-an-extra-1bn
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Events/activities in Panama
Events/activities in Panama:
The Panama Jazz Festival comes to you from 13 January to 18 January for those that love Jazz. This week of events is set to take place at the City of Knowledge on Clayton. Schedule can be seen at www.panamajazzfestival.com
On Saturday the 25th of January, the Amador Regatta for the first challenge towards the annual ocean to ocean cayuco race will take place from the Balboa Yacht Club, out to Flamenco Island and return. Cheer on your team, or get to know what this annual event is all about, and enjoy a late morning to mid afternoon day at the BYC.
The Jazz & Blues Festival will take place in Boquete's Valle Escondido Amphitheater from February 13 to 16, 2014.
All Star Musicians such as Chris Thomas King, Andy Egert, Billy C. Wirtz, the Downtown Blues Band, Chuck Beattie, and others will be playing at this event.
Check out www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com for more information. Quite a few members will be heading that way to enjoy the 2 days (15th & 16th) of open air shows, along with jam sessions throughout the event.
The Olga Sinclair Foundation is offering a free workshop on Saturday, 18 January from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Prado in Balboa.
This is an attempt at the world record to have more than 3,800 kids between the ages of 1 and 18 to paint collectively with the theme being the 100 Year's of the Panama Canal. The foundation will provide all necessary material free of charge to those wishing to participate.
This is an attempt at the world record to have more than 3,800 kids between the ages of 1 and 18 to paint collectively with the theme being the 100 Year's of the Panama Canal. The foundation will provide all necessary material free of charge to those wishing to participate.
The Panama Jazz Festival comes to you from 13 January to 18 January for those that love Jazz. This week of events is set to take place at the City of Knowledge on Clayton. Schedule can be seen at www.panamajazzfestival.com
On Saturday the 25th of January, the Amador Regatta for the first challenge towards the annual ocean to ocean cayuco race will take place from the Balboa Yacht Club, out to Flamenco Island and return. Cheer on your team, or get to know what this annual event is all about, and enjoy a late morning to mid afternoon day at the BYC.
The Jazz & Blues Festival will take place in Boquete's Valle Escondido Amphitheater from February 13 to 16, 2014.
All Star Musicians such as Chris Thomas King, Andy Egert, Billy C. Wirtz, the Downtown Blues Band, Chuck Beattie, and others will be playing at this event.
Check out www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com for more information. Quite a few members will be heading that way to enjoy the 2 days (15th & 16th) of open air shows, along with jam sessions throughout the event.
Santa Clara Beach, Panama, about a 2 hour drive west of Panama City
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Panama Flag returns to Panama
Panama’s historic flag back home, will be on view to public
THE PANAMANIAN FLAG whose raising changed the history of Panama, and cost the lives of numerous students, returned to the city on Saturday January 4, and was received with full military honors.
The national homeland flag arrived atTocumenInternational Airport at 5:00, from Spain, where it had been restored. Because of its fragile state it traveled in in a temperaturecontroled box.
The flag was received by the Interior Minister, Jorge Ricardo Fabrega, and Rimsky Sucre, president of the Association of the National Institute of 1964.
Following a tour of the city after leaving Tocumen, the emblem is resting in the Ascanio Arosemena Training Center where it can be seen by the public from January 9, which marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal event that cost the lives of many students, but ultimately led to the signing of an agreement to hand control of the Canal to Panama, at the turn of the century.
Following a tour of the city after leaving Tocumen, the emblem is resting in the Ascanio Arosemena Training Center where it can be seen by the public from January 9, which marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal event that cost the lives of many students, but ultimately led to the signing of an agreement to hand control of the Canal to Panama, at the turn of the century.
The former Ave July 4 was renamed Avenida de Los Martires, which carries a sculpture of the students raising the flag.
The decision to restore the flag was due to an initiative of the Citizens Movement for Strengthening National Identity, which had the support of the board of the Panama Canal Authority.
On January 9 there will be a gala musical activities as part of the centenary of the Panama Canal as a tribute to the meaning the date has to Panamanians.
The tribute will take place right in the place where Panamanian students arrived on January 9, 1964 to claim the right to hoist of the national flag at what was then the School of Balboa in the Canal Zone .
That night, there will be a musical gala in honor of the historic date with the musical performance of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Polyphonic Choir voices Panama and Panamanian Ricardo Velasquez, Janelle Davidson, and Nicole Puga and Manuel Corredera Puga
Dengue in Panama
From the internet:
Cabinet asked to declare Panama dengue epidemic area
SATURDAY, 04 JANUARY 2014
AS THE DENGUE death toll in the current Panama outbreak climbed to six, health authorities have asked the Cabinet Council, to declare the country a "dengue epidemic area."
Javier Diaz, head of the Ministry of Health (MoH), said the purpose is to force the population to cooperate with the elimination of breeding sites of Aedes aegypti , as the only measure to end the cycle of disease.
With this decision, said Diaz, government institutions and private companies must collaborate with dengue prevention.
This involves monitoring work areas to prevent outbreaks of infestation and to campaign to raise awareness of the importance of combating the disease.
A document presented to Cabinet warns that if institutions do not cooperate is liable to a fine between $ 50 and $ 5000, although sanctions may raise up to $1 million in case of repeat offenses.
Official reports indicate that six people are currently hospitalized on suspicion of severe dengue.
Cabinet asked to declare Panama dengue epidemic area
SATURDAY, 04 JANUARY 2014
AS THE DENGUE death toll in the current Panama outbreak climbed to six, health authorities have asked the Cabinet Council, to declare the country a "dengue epidemic area."
Javier Diaz, head of the Ministry of Health (MoH), said the purpose is to force the population to cooperate with the elimination of breeding sites of Aedes aegypti , as the only measure to end the cycle of disease.
With this decision, said Diaz, government institutions and private companies must collaborate with dengue prevention.
This involves monitoring work areas to prevent outbreaks of infestation and to campaign to raise awareness of the importance of combating the disease.
A document presented to Cabinet warns that if institutions do not cooperate is liable to a fine between $ 50 and $ 5000, although sanctions may raise up to $1 million in case of repeat offenses.
Official reports indicate that six people are currently hospitalized on suspicion of severe dengue.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Consortium Threatens To Pull Plug On Panama Canal Expansion
From the internet:
Consortium Threatens To Pull Plug On Panama Canal Expansion
By Scott Neuman - NPR News
Posted on January 3, 2014 at 7:55 am
Category: NPR News
Posted on January 3, 2014 at 7:55 am
Category: NPR News
Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 53 seconds
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Cost overruns are threatening to shut down a multibillion-dollar expansion of the Panama Canal aimed at allowing the world’s largest ships to pass through the short cut between the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean.
A European consortium funding the project says it won’t continue the work until Panama coughs up the extra cash — which amounts to $1.6 billion over and above an original $3.2 billion bid to build a third set of locks.
Spanish builder Sacyr, the leader of a consortium known as Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), which includes Impreglio of Italy, Belgian firm Jan De Nul and Constructora Urbana of Panama, has given the Panama Canal Authority 21 days to come “in line with the contractual terms” or it will halt the project.
Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli says he will personally travel to Italy and Spain to get the dispute settled, saying those nations “have a moral responsibility” to help resolve the dispute and get the project back on course.
“It’s not possible for a company to just announce an enormous amount of cost overruns, when they had already fixed a price,” Martinelli said. “And now they’re coming forward saying that the price has risen.”
Friday, January 3, 2014
Demonstrations in Panama alert
Email from the U.S. Embassy in Panama, this is the 50th anniversary of the flag incident that ultimately resulted in the U.S. giving the Panama Canal Zone back to Panama on Dec 31, 1999.:
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Clayton, Panama
United States Embassy Panama
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Clayton, Panama
3 January 2014
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City informs U.S. citizens that FRENADESO (FRENTE NACIONAL POR LA DEFENSA DE LOS DERECHOS ECONOMICOS Y SOCIALES PANAMÁ) is planning a march in Clayton today, January 3, 2014. The march is scheduled to begin at the traffic circle where Clayton and Albrook intersect at approximately 4:00 p.m. and proceed to the U.S. Embassy where the marchers plan to hold a demonstration.
The march is not expected to turn violent. However, it is expected to impede traffic flow both through the area and especially in and out of the Embassy. U.S. Citizens should plan their travel accordingly and avoid all confrontations. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Panama enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, (including the Travel Warning for Panama if appropriate), Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Panama. For additional information, refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” on the State Department’s website.
Contact the U.S. embassy for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.
The U.S. Embassy/Consulate in Panama is located at 783 Avenida Denetrio B. Lakas, Clayton, Panama and is open Mon-Thu, 08:00 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm and Friday 08:00 am – 10:00 am. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the U.S. Embassy/Consulate is 317-5000.
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