(Prensa.com) Panamanian workers held today, Sunday May 1 Labor Day with a massive march through the streets of Panama City to demand better pay. The secretary general of the National Confederation of Independent Unions (CONUSI), Genaro López, told Xinhua his rejection of the high cost of living and the steady increase in the price of staple foods. "Thousands of … [Read more...]
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake – SOUTH OF PANAMA
Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 6.0 Date-Time Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 08:19:16 UTC Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 03:19:16 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 6.878°N, 82.287°W Depth 9.9 km (6.2 miles) Region SOUTH OF PANAMA Distances 178 km (110 … [Read more...]
U.S. Returns Artifacts to Panama
(Panama Digest) U.S. customs officials repatriated 99 pre-Columbian artifacts to Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli after an investigation that has lasted over a decade. The artifacts, mostly vessels from the 1st to the 15th century and valued at $100,000, were returned by a Portland, Oregon university professor in 2005 as part of a plea deal. He had originally … [Read more...]
Martinelli gets quick meeting with Obama
(Newsroom Panama) President Ricardo Martinelli had a 35 minute meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, on Thursday, April 28, but after the traditional photo op there was no press conference. Reports in Panama's media suggest that Obama reaffirmed his desire to proceed with early ratification of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries but gave no … [Read more...]
Fun and relaxation in Panama City
(Prensa.com) For the Catholic Church, Holy Week brings a period of peace and reflection. However, it is also a time when people take advantage of the days for other activities and share with your family. Visit a park, zoo, exercise, jogging or just take a tour of historical sites are some of these options. Here are the hours of some attractions for these days and the … [Read more...]