On April 27, 2017 multiple free wireless internet access points were installed throughout Puerto Armuelles. This is part of a project of the Panamanian government called Smart City. It is a joint initiative between the Municipality of Panama, a private…
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Before the banana industry came to Puerto Armuelles, this was a sleepy little fishing town. Fishing is still one of the top ways for locals to earn a living and a popular attraction for tourists. Early in the morning it…
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The long awaited revival of the banana industry in Puerto Armuelles is finally going to happen. On April 26, 2017 the final approval to the agreement between the Del Monte subsidiary, Bananapina, and Panama was given! Jobs, infrastructure, and hope…
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Yesterday, Patrick and I went to downtown Puerto to do some shopping. You really can find just about anything in town if you take the time to walk around and explore the multitude of shops! Afterwards, we decided to try…
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The National Assembly is scheduled to give the final approval for the Del Monte subsidiary, Banapiña, to begin operations in the district of Baru on April 17, 2017. This time we all hope that the signatures needed will happen without…
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Sunrise Inn, anteriormente llamado Tsunami Inn, ahora tiene un nuevo propietario. Personalmente me he alojado en este pequeño y pintoresco hotel boutique al menos una docena de veces. Vale la pena quedarse si está planeando una visita a Puerto…
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March and April 2017 are tense times in the District of Barú , Chiriqui Province, Panama. Why? The ongoing delays by the Panamanian government to finalize the contract to allow Del Monte’s subsidiary, Banapiña Panamá, to begin operations in the district…
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NOTE: On April 26, 2017, after the publication of this article, the contract law #36-2017, Bill #488, between Del Monte subsidiary Banapiña Panamá S, A and Panama was APPROVED . Below is some of the process that was gone through to…
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Acuerdo de Contraloría entre el Estado y Banapiña de Panamá SA Suscrito abril 5, 2017: The General Comptroller of the Republic hereby endorsing the contract between the State of Banapiña de Panama SA. This contract in accordance with the terms…
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En este breve vídeo, tomada en el Gimnasio Municipal en el centro de Puerto Armuelles, Presidente Varela habla de la república de compromiso de Panamá con nuevos proyectos en el distrito de Barú. Para una visión general de lo que él hablaba de este…
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