Publication: Newsroom Panama

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Energy restrictions off but watch your air conditioner

ENERGY-SAVING measures that were put in place several weeks ago ave been lifted but citizens are asked to be prudent with their air conditioning.The decision came on Thursday, May 23 in a resolution issued by the public services authority (ASEP).However, ... [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
Entities: Environment
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

President gives nod to closing of women’s prison

PRESIDENT Ricardo Martinelli has given the thumbs up to a proposal to close the women’s prison, the scene of riots on Tuesday May 21.The women were protesting prison conditions, lack of medical attention, and length of time awaiting trial. Over 1000 prisoners ... [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad

Costa Rica ready to sell energy to panama

COSTA RICA’S Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad has two thermal power plants which can generate 35 megawatts and is available whenever Panama needs it."The electricity would be generated from the combustion of diesel in two plants (Barranca and ... [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

San Miguelito residents trash garbage company's finances

RESIDENTS of San Miguelito owe $21.6 million for garbage collection says the commercial director of Revisalud, Ricardo Rodrí­guez.He said that, in some cases, "we have collected trash for free for 10 years."The debt is one of the reasons that garbage ... [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
Entities: Workers
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Hydroelectric directors linked to president, resign

DAYS after a newspaper carried a series of features linking relatives and employees of President Martinelli to hydroelectric projects in Veraguas, named directors have resigned.They submitted their resignations through an expedited procedure in the Public ... [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports
Saks Incorporated
Saks Incorporated

SHOPPING HELL: No-Vey to go

Special to Newsroom PanamaWHEN the manager of the Novey hardware store on Avenida Balboa started screaming in my face and covering her name badge so I could not jot down her name, I knew yesterday’s attempt to exchange a coffee maker marked a sad or hilarious ... [Published Newsroom Panama - 22 hours ago]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports
Amnesty International
Amnesty International

Amnesty International concerned about excessive force

Amnesty International (AI) again expresses concern about "the possible use of excessive force" by Panamanian security forces in demonstrations in 2012, in which several people were killed or injured.In its annual report on the state of human rights in ... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Fomer oresident Moscoso waiting for lunch invite from Varela

FORMER President Mireya Moscoso has not been to lunch with her party leader, Juan Carlos Varela because he hasn’t asked her.But she does holds no grudge against him nor against her detractors."I'm not resentful with anyone, in my heart there is no grudge ... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Women’s riot prison facing closure

A WOMEN’S prison built to hold 400 and currently housing 1,000 could face closure.Minister of Governmment Jorge Ricardo Fábrega said Wednesday May 22 that he will propose closing the women's rehabilitation center, scene of a riot the day before.Fábrega ... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Transit cops seek elusive sales centers

WHILE Metro bus passengers continue to face long lines to get their bus passes recharged, the Transit Authority(ATTT) is scouring the city to find 1400 sales outlets.The ATTT announced Wednesday May 22 that it is continuing to verify the sites listed ... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Navarro promises investigation of corruption and no-bid contracts

PRD PRESIDENTIAL candidate Juan Carlos Navarro on Wednesday May 22 repeated his promise , if elected, to chase down members of the current administration guilty of corruption.He also promised to open investigations into contracts issued under the current ... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 23 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Mayor changes liquor sales law

SOON AFTER media stories revealed that Super 99 stores were breaking city imposed liquor sales laws riasing the ire of President Ricard Martinelli, Panama’s mayor has amended Executive Order No. 1899, known as the "carrot law."That’s the law which regulates ... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 20 2013]

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However, the government urged the country to "continue implementing energy saving measures which not only benefits the nation and the environment, but their own homes."
Energy restrictions off but watch your air conditioner [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
"It depends on them and on how critical the situation becomes, as it is expensive energy. As soon as they let us know we can activate the system and in three hours they would receive the electricity" said Lopez
Costa Rica ready to sell energy to panama [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
"The community has the solution to the problem, they have to take out the trash when it is being picked up" said Rodríguez
San Miguelito residents trash garbage company's finances [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]
Said Henriquez: "The line of La Prensa is not one good thing to recognize in this government, always focus on the negative side of an issue ..." he said, and accused the investigative journalists of publishing falsehoods
Hydroelectric directors linked to president, resign [Published Newsroom Panama - 20 hours ago]

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Navarro promises investigation of corruption an... [Published Newsroom Panama - May 23 2013]
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