(Panama America) On Tuesday, the minister of the presidency, Jimmy Papadimitriu news conference, announced that it will build 500 bus stops for the tranport system group in the capital city, Metrobus. Papadimitriu said of the 500 stops, 25 are so-called pay areas. "Such stops are stainless steel and garbanizada. They will also have displays that indicate the bus route and … [Read more...]
Panama’s towering ambitions strain its infrastructure
(BBC) Lightning cracked and rain slashed violently against the windows as US tycoon Donald Trump and Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli cut the ribbon to open the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower. "I think this hotel is truly magnificent; you look at Panama's skyline and you see how this one truly stands out," Mr Trump raved at the opening this month of the … [Read more...]
Arco Properties Launches New Website
(Arco Properties) We are proud to present our new Arco Properties website. Exploring our listings in Casco Viejo will be easier with tools such as Google Maps and easy icons letting you know about amenities for each one. Casco Life has all the bits and pieces about day to day life in Casco Viejo, from an updated list of restaurants, galleries and hotels, to schools nearby and … [Read more...]
New rise in basic Panama food basket
(Prensa.com) For the fifth consecutive time in 2011, the cost of basic family food basket shows increase. In May this year, the increase was $ 1.90 as compared to April, which might seem insignificant if the figure looks alone, but when you look at the total cost of the basket, the weight is really high. Panamanians are paying $ 287.55 for a basic basket of food in a country … [Read more...]
Panama Police shakedowns on driver licenses
(Newsroom Panama) This report just received from a reader, is a sample of many stories recently circulating about police shakedowns. If you have a similar story we will be happy to publish it and include it in a growing file for forwarding to the authorities. To the Editor: It would be very nice, if some one could report on Panama's newest trick on eliciting bribes … [Read more...]