(Midiaro.com) In the midst of a musical celebration at on Saturday, arrived at the airport, Captain Alfonso Valderrama Chitre City, Miss Panama, Sheldry Saez, who was welcomed by many who came to chitreanos place to appreciate it from arrival. Very excited for this reception, Sheldry said, "is a surprise for me, thank God, my people Herrerano and the Panamanian people who … [Read more...]
Drinking water suspended in Panama for pipe damage
(Prensa.com)The water supply was suspended partially in the capital due to a broken 42-inch pipe, located in the school grounds Maria Ossa de Amador, in Parque Lefevre. The Institute for National Water and Sewerage (Idaan) reported that the damage was caused by a machine that made the company CUSA dredging near the school. The pipeline affected supplies to downstream … [Read more...]
Via Argentina and Calle Uruguay to get $30 million upgrade
(Newsroom Panama) Two of Panama’s most used recreation spots, Via Argentina and Calle Uruguay are about to get a $30 million facelift. The project includes putting cables underground, expanding sidewalks, improved drainage and installation of new street furniture. The budget also covers the construction of underground parking for 850 cars, 400 at Uruguay and 450 at … [Read more...]
A Panama historic district battles development boom
(Miami Herald) Since the late 17th century, the massive seawall surrounding Panama City’s Casco Viejo has protected the historic district against pirate attacks and stormy seas. But residents of this quaint neighborhood fear their old seawall might no longer be able to defend them from the onslaught of a rapidly modernizing city. Government plans to build a $776 million … [Read more...]
Napa man brings dance to Panama orphanage
(Napa Valley Register) Humanitarian missions to Third World countries take many forms. Some Americans go to provide medical checkups, eyeglasses or religious instruction. Ruben Ochoa of Napa had a more unique mission. He went to Panama this summer to teach hip-hop dancing to orphans. Ochoa, 24, went with three other dancers to Hogar, an orphanage for boys and girls … [Read more...]