(NewsroomPanama) The buck has passed down the line and the governmental trumpets that heralded the arrivaI of the Metro buses have been passed to Transporte Masivo de Panamá - the consortium that operates the new system. But the message has been muted.,This week a spokesperson for the group pointed out that the new mass transit program is experiencing “some … [Read more...]
American Society of Panama Dry Season Picnic January 22
(Newsroom Panama) I The feasting will take place in the Horoka Restaurant (that’s through the second gate) and the fun starts at 3 p.m. and goes on until 6. You will be able to fill yuour plate with hot dogs, BBQ chicken, potato salad , corn on the cob and baked beans, and a dessert and in the background the music of Anita and Michael. If you area a paid up member the … [Read more...]
Movistar Panama interconnects to iBasis’ network
(Telegeography.com) It is understood that the IP-interconnect will allow Movistar to offer its subscribers lower-cost international calls at higher quality by leveraging the cost efficiencies offered by iBasis’ global network footprint, which includes both traditional TDM and advanced VoIP infrastructure. The connection meanwhile will also see iBasis extend its own … [Read more...]
Panama’s new traffic accident rules start February 1st
(NewsroomPanama) The new rules governing minor traffic accidents on Panama roads come into force on February 1. If there is a minor accident, the drivers involved must move their cars off the street to avoid traffic congestion. Each driver must complete a transit accident form and exchange it with the other party involved in the accident and, if possible, the drivers … [Read more...]
Jazz and its lovers beat out the rain in Casco Viejo
(NewsroomPanama) Panama’s 8th Jazz Festival grand finale was looking like a watered down version of previous events as the rain that dragged on into the dry season, poured down on Cathedral Square, Casco Viejo on Saturday (January 15). Umbrellas kept off the rain, jazz bought out the sun Usually the area is packed by soon after midday for the free nine hour concert, … [Read more...]