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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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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Comptroller Agreement between the State and Banapiña de Panama SA Signed April 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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In this short video, taken at the Municipal Gymnasium in downtown Puerto Armuelles, President Varela talks about the republic of Panama’s commitment to new projects in the district of Baru. For an overview of what he talked about at this…
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As dusk fell on the Central Park in Puerto Armuelles, across from the pier, March 18th, 2017, animal lovers from all around Puerto gathered to light candles, say prayers, and share support for the well-being of domestic and orphaned animals….
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Listen to Panama’s President Juan Carlos Varela as he talks about the new Hospital Dionisio Arrocha in Puerto Armuelles. It’s good to see a plan actually going into action! Watch for more progress to come. Gracias to TVN NEWS Panama…
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Thursday, September 8th, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, visited Puerto Armuelles and placed the first shovelful of dirt to start construction of the new Hospital Dionisio Arrocha. Other officials who attended the groundbreaking ceremony included…
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It takes three months to organize this annual one day event held in the remote and impoverished banana fincas of Baru. Day of Health is a collaboration of Puerto’s own Diputado Nacional (National Representative) Carlos Motta, the Senafront (Border Patrol),…
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In early May 2016, Puerto Armuelles was appointed a Police Commissioner, Sr. Vargas. Previously, there was only a police chief. So, this is a higher position that covers all of Baru and is better for Puerto. Changes are already happening!…
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Have you noticed that the municipal water is not flowing as long it it used to? Many people I speak with have told me their wells are very low and some have even dried up completely. Due to a lack…
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