¡Feliz día de la Independencia, Panamá! Parece que donde quiera que vaya en esta época del año, la gente está teniendo fiestas, disparar fuegos artificiales, o la reproducción de música. Los escolares están golpeando lejos en sus tambores desde la mañana hasta la noche….
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Want a chance to win some cool prizes? The periodical called El Siglo (“The Century”) is a Spanish language daily newspaper published in Panama. The paper was founded on January 9th, 1985 and as of 2010 had the largest circulation…
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En el último año se ha producido un aumento de robos y hurtos en casa reportado en la provincia de Chiriquí. Muchos de estos informes han sido originarios de las tierras altas en y alrededor de Boquete, but Puerto has had it’s share…
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As the 2015 Month of the Oceans drew to a close in Panama, the focus was on cleaning up of beaches around the country. The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) identified five beaches around Panama to undergo an intense clean-up campaign….
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If you are a US expat in Puerto Armuelles, and need some assistance from the US Embassy, a drive to Boquete may solve your issues and is a lot closer than a trip to Panama City. Schedule your occasional trip…
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It feels like crying wolf to say there are plans to improve Puerto Armuelles because there have been multiple promises in the past that have not come through. Pregunte a cualquier persona en la ciudad lo que piensan de los nuevos planes en el…
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An Executive Order by the government of Panama has declared a: State of Emergency Due to Drought. The Executive Order has been declared because of the adverse impacts of El Niño 2015-2016 y estará en vigor durante 60…
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During the past two months here in Puerto Armuelles, we have been experiencing some bigger than usual tide swells. As a result, there have been over a dozen homes and businesses along the coastal areas affected by flooding. Las advertencias son…
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Construction is becoming a common sight everywhere you turn these days in Puerto Armuelles. It all points towards continued progress and growth in our little town! The Ministry of Public Works (MOP), under the direction of President Juan Carlos Varela,…
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Driving anywhere in Puerto Armuelles these days is a maze of torn up streets, construction vehicles, and detours everywhere you turn. The good news is; soon, the stinky sewer smell should be gone from several places around town (you know…
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