(Midiario) Some 519 homeomes affected in Darien, and six in Baru, Chiriqui, is the balance of the heavy rains that occur in both provinces. As reported by the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), it is estimated that in Puerto Indio, Sambú county area, there are 187 homes affected, with a population of 400 inhabitants. While in the area of the settlers of the … [Read more...]
Panamanian Government to provide 90,000 laptops for students in 2012
(Prensa.com) A total of 93 000 500 laptopsdistributed by the Ministry of Education (Meduca) during the first school term of the academic year 2012. The beneficiaries will be students at the national level the last three years of primary education in public schools. The cost of the project, which will take place in several stages, ranging around $ 20 million and the aim is … [Read more...]
Panama’s Mariano Rivera becomes MLB all-time saves king
(Ottawa Citizen) New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera set Major League Baseball’s career saves record with his 602nd Monday by retiring the Minnesota Twins in order in the ninth inning. Rivera got Trevor Plouffe to ground out to second, Michael Cuddyer to fly out to right and then struck out Chris Parmelee, caught looking on his signature cutter, to preserve New York’s 6-4 … [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...]