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OECD status change
Panama now on ‘white list’ T
he Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that Panama, formerly “grey listed” as an international tax haven, has joined the “white list” of 85 countries that meet their standards for exchange of tax information. Having recently signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with France, Panama now has the 12 TIEAs required to meet the OECD’s criteria. Over two years ago, at risk for being put on the OECD’s black list, Panama began reevaluating its banking laws and tax information exchange policies. “Panama has worked hard to achieve this milestone and has made remarkable strides toward complying with the international standards in a very short time,” said OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria.
“This is very welcome and shows the Global Forum is achieving its aims.” The white listing, however, is subject to further review. The OECD’s Global Forum reports that it will be analyzing Panama’s recent changes in banking laws and their enforcement to ensure that they are, indeed, allowing for the effective exchange of tax information.
Banca internional
Panamá sale de ‘lista gris’
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a Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) ha anunciado que Panamá, previamente en la “lista gris” como un paraíso fiscal, se encuentra ahora en la “lista blanca” junto con 85 otros países que cumplen con los estándares del intercambio de información tributaria. Con su reciente firma de un acuerdo de intercambio de información fiscal (TIEA, por sus siglas en inglés) con Francia, Panamá ahora tiene los 12 TIEA’s necesarios para cumplir con los criterios de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico. Hace más de dos años, al verse en riesgo de entrar en la lista negra de la OECD, Panamá empezó a re-evaluar sus
leyes bancarias y políticas de intercambio de información fiscal. “Panamá ha trabajado duro para llegar a este hito y ha logrado un notable progreso hacia el cumplimiento con los estándares internacionales en un
corto período de tiempo”, Dijo el Secretario General de la OCDE Ángel Gurria. “Esto no pasa inadvertido, y muestra que el Foro Global está cumpliendo con sus Continúa en la página 38
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JUly / JUlio 15-21, 2011 The Croc is Jack's fashion accessory of choice
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ashion isn’t fair. As far as ol’Jack is concerned, men have it much easier than women. Jack himself, for example, hasn’t changed his basic style since college. That’s right I still own a bunch of khaki pants and button down shirts. Women’s skirt lengths have risen and fallen dozens of times in my lifetime, but trouser length remains the same. Now I’ll admit there's been a tropical influence since living in Panama that includes Hawaiian shirts and Jack’s signature cargo shorts for daily wear, too. However, when it’s time to “dress up” to go out to an expat happy hour, the only thing I do differently nowadays is that I don’t wear socks – and usually wear Crocs instead of boat shoes or loafers. That’s right — my only real fashion statement that I’ve made
since relocating to Panama some five years ago is below my ankles. Ol’Jack even has a pair of dressup Crocs which I wear when going out to dinner or when attending diplomatic receptions. I use the spray Pledge to shine them up. My other pair of everyday Crocs is olive drab. My lovely wife owns at least five pairs, all different colors and styles, so they go with her various outfits. She just can’t get away with wearing the same pair every day, because that wouldn’t be fashionable. Of course wearing rubber shoes isn’t fashionable everywhere, but when living in a country that has a six-month puddle period, leather shoes just don’t seem practical. Shoes are a good example of what I mean about women having it much harder when it comes to their life of fashion. Men, except
for a few insecure short guys, have never considered wearing high heels. However, Panamanian women seem to wear very high heels all the time — not just out at night on Calle Uruguay, but to work as well. Wearing three to five-inch heels can be a real challenge when you realize how uneven most walkways are in Panama City and I’m not just talking about the moonscape sidewalks or cobblestone streets of Casco Viejo. It seems to ol’Jack that high-heeled Crocs are a long overdue fashion trend here along the isthmus. Ladies and girls just dress up more than guys. I often see young couples walking along the wall around Las Bovedas in Casco Viejo, enjoying the ocean view before it’s destroyed by the illegal landfill and highway extension. The
young women are often in pretty summer dresses and high heels; or a cute outfit consisting of nice shorts or pedal pushers and an attractive matching or complementary top. The guys meanwhile are in tee shirts, jeans and often a baseball cap. (Jack, who played baseball as a kid, can’t remember when the caps went from American sportswear to world-wide every-day wear, but it did happen and is one of the most universal styles there is today.) At parties women wear party dresses while fellows show up in shirts and jeans.
Some men still wear suits and ties to work, but those numbers are going down as well; while I don’t think business women are allowed as much leeway when even showing up for a casual Friday. One trend I have noticed is that Panamanian women do seem to show much more cleavage than their American counterparts. Now don’t go calling Jack a dirty old man for taking note. It’s a fact.
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Country Ferias en las provincias Fairs L
anama’s fairs and festivals are colorful and lively. Country-folk are friendly and welcoming so they are excellent venues for visitors to get a taste of the ‘real’ Panama. See the schedule which follows.
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os festivales y ferias son coloridos y alegres. Los campesinos son amistosos y abiertos, así que son ocasiones espléndidas para que los visitantes prueben un poco del ‘verdadero‘ Panamá. Vea el calendario a continuación.
18 julio Festival del Mono en Bijao de Bugaba 19 -23 julio Festival de La Pollera en Las Tablas 11 al 14 de agosto Festival del Manito de Ocú 26 al 28 agosto Feria del Ganado Lechero de Monagrillo 2 al 4 de septiembre Feria Flor del Espíritu Santo, Las Minas 13 al 18 septiembre Feria del Mar de Bocas del Toro 29 sept. Al 5 de oct. Feria Internacional de Changuinola 27 de septiembre Día Internacional del Turismo 23 al 27 septiembre Festival Nacional de la Mejorana, Guararé 30 de sept. al 2 de oct. Camarón Arriba Bugaba 1 al 4 octubre Feria Artesanal de Dolega 7 al 10 octubre Feria Isla Tigre, Comarca Kuna Yala
12 al 19 octubre Festival Montañero, Los Pozos , Herrera 19 de octubre Fundación del Distrito de Chitré 13 al 16 octubre Feria de Rambala, Bocas del Toro 13 al 17 de Octubre Festival Toro Guapo de Antón , Coclé 21 octubre Día de Cristo Negro, Portobelo 9 de noviembre Grito de Santiago 10 de noviembre Desfile Asociación Cívica Santeños de David 10 de noviembre Grito de La Villa de Los Santos 11 al 13 noviembre Festival Mi Ranchito de Rio de Jesús 27 al 30 noviembre Feria de San Andrés, Chiriquí 25 y 26 noviembre Desfile de Carretas Damas Pedasieñas 16 al 19 de diciembre Feria de Tierras Altas Volcán, Chiriquí
Religious festivals Festivales religiosos C
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very city, village and region in Panama has its own annual religious celebration dedicated to a patron saint. These festivals provide a colorful and charming way to experience local traditions and beliefs.
ada ciudad, pueblo o región de Panamá tiene su propia celebración religiosa dedicada a un santo patrón. Estas festividades ofrecen una manera vistosa y encantadora de entrar en contacto con las tradiciones y creencias locales.
19 julio Procesión de Santa Librada en Las Tablas
25 julio Fiestas Patronales de Santiago Apóstol en Santiago de Veraguas.
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Concerts/ Conciertos SEE PAGE 7 FOR CONCERT LISTINGS VEA LA PÁGINA 7
Nightlife/Vida nocturna Friday, July 15 Paxion Pool Lounge at Zona Viva, Causeway, Amador. Featuring K.E.E.N.NE. 9:00 p.m. Paxion Pool Lounge en Zona Viva, Causeway, Amador, con DJ K.E.E.N.E. 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 16 "De La Ghetto" band performing at Club Nuvo. "De La Ghetto" se presenta en Club Nuvo.
July 16 Electronic: Dancepalooza Music Festival 2011 at Isla Perico, Amador Causeway, featuring international artists like Satoshi Tomiie
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(Japan), John Acquaviva (Canada), Deepgroove (UK), Ilario Alicante (Italia) and Nicole Moudaber (Libano); plus local DJs Antonio Díaz, Edward Allen, Granvil kincaid, Robby Vargas, David Pinto, Vampiro, German Pinzón, and K.e.e.n.e. Tickets for sale at Blockbuster, $25 and $40. "Dancepalooza Music Festival 2011" en Causeway, Isla Perico. Boletos a la venta en Blockbuster, $25 y $40. Habrá artistas internacionales como Satoshi Tomiie (Japón), John Acquaviva (Canadá), Deepgroove (UK), Ilario Alicante (Italia) y Nicole Moudaber (Libano); y DJs locales como Antonio Díaz, Edward Allen, Granvil kincaid, Robby Vargas, David Pinto, Vampiro, German Pinzón y K.e.e.n.e Tickets for sale at Blockbuster, $25 and $40.
Saturday, July 30 Ministry of Sound 20th anniversary party at Club Nuvo, Plaza New York, Marbella. Daddy Yankee’s after-party will feature DJs Sean Miller, Tom Sawyer, Keene, Da-
vid Pinto, Leo Pérez, Gio Vellojin, Sara Castro, and an international guest DJ. Tickets at Santos restaurant. tomsawyerdj@gmail.com nuvopanama@gmail.com. Ministry of Sound 20th anniversary party en Club Nuvo, Plaza New York, Marbella. Este after-party de Daddy Yankee contará con la presencia de los DJs Sean Miller, Tom Sawyer, Keene, David Pinto, Leo Pérez, Gio Vellojin, Sara Castro y un DJ invitado internacional. Boletos en restaurante Santos. tomsawyerdj@gmail.com nuvopanama@gmail.com.
Every Monday / Cada Lunes
2x1 sushi rolls and makis at Sushi Lounge at Hotel Riu. Reservations and info: 378-9000 / www.riu.com. 2X1 en sushi y makis en el Sushi Lounge en Hotel Riu. Reservacinoes e info: 378-9000 / www.riu.com
Every Tuesday/ Cada martes
Free Margarita Tuesdays at the Burger Bar, El Cangrejo Mini Mall, 4:00 p.m. 396-1890. Martes de Margaritas gratis en el Burger Bar, Mini Mall El Cangrejo. 396-1890.
Every Wednesday/ Cada Miércoles
Jazz nights with live bands at Santos Café restaurant, Calle Uruguay. 263-5638. Noches de jazz con bandas tocando en vivo en restaurant Santos Café, Calle Uruguay. 263-5638.
Every Saturday / Todos los Sábados
All the German hamburger you can eat for $10, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Rincón Alemán. Toda la hamburguesa alemana que puedas comer por $10 de 6:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m. en el Rincón Alemán.
Every Sat / Cada Sábado
¡Feijolada Nights! Brazilian food at Pangea Restaurant from noon to 10pm. in El Cangrejo. 3927359 / 392-7366 / info@pangeapanama.com www.pangeapanama.com ¡Sabados de Feijoada! Comida Brasilepra en restaurante Pangea en El Cangrejo de 12md. a 10pm. 392-7366 / 392-7359 info@pangeapanama.com www.pangeapanama.com
Mondays through Fridays/ Lunes a viernes
Happy Hour at Pangea, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Drinks at 1/2 price. Info and reservations: 392-7359 / 392-7366 / info@pangeapanama.com www.pangeapanama.com. Happy Hour en Pangea. 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Tragos a 1/2 precio. Info y reservaciones: 392-7359 / 392-7366 / info@pangeapanama.com www.pangeapanama.com.
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Wednesdays through Fridays/ Miércoles a viernes
2x1 Happy Hours at Santos Café on Calle Uruguay, 3pm. - 7pm. Live jazz Wednesdays. 263-5638. 2x1 Happy Hours en Santos Café de Calle Uruguay 3:pm. - 7pm. Miércoles jazz en vivo. 263-5638.
Live music/ Música en vivo Every Friday/ Todos los viernes
Live music rock bands Pavo Real Vía Argentina. 11:00 p.m. . 3946358 Música en vivo de bandas de rock en el Pavo Real de Vía Argentina a las 11:00 p.m. 394-6358
Saturday, July 16 Kenny Man vs The Rest of the World. La Vecindad, Casco Antiguo. 9:00 p.m. There will be Balboa beer “cubetazos” at $10 and bottles at $30 all night long santospanama@gmail.com 263-5638 / 6070 -5638. "The Piano Man" en Santos restaurante. promociones en vinos. santospanama@gmail.com / 263-5638 / 6070 -5638.
Every Tuesday / Todos los martes
“The Piano Man” at Santos restaurant. Special prices on wine bottles. santospanama@gmail.com / 263-5638 / 6070 -5638. "The Piano Man" en Santos restaurante. promociones en vinos. santospanama@gmail.com 263-5638 / 6070 -5638.
Tues - Sun / Mar - Dom
Jazz, Bossa Nova and Salsa at Bucanero’s Restaurant & Taberna on Isla Flamenco, Amador Cauesway. Open from 11:30am till late. 314-0881/ www.bucanerospanama.com Jazz, Bossa Nova y salsa en Bucanero’s Restaurante y Taberna en Isla Flamenco, Amador. Abierto desde 11:30 am hasta tarde. 314-0881/ www.bucanerospanama.com
Mon to Sat / Lun a Sab
Cafe Bohemia. Friday: Trio Caribe. Saturday: Orlando Barroso. Music starts at 8pm. Mini Mall El Cangrejo across Hotel Granada. 392-3566/
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cafebohemia@cafe-bohemiapanama.com Café Bohemia: viernes: el Trío Caribe. Sábados: Orlando Barroso. Música desde las 8pm. Mini Mall El Cangrejo, diagonal al Hotel Granada. 392-3566/ cafebohemia@cafe-bohemiapanama. com
Thursdays / los jueves
Ladies Night, live music and dancing. 6pm – 9pm. Royal Casino at Hotel Marriott. Ladies Night, música bailable en vivo 6pm a 9pm en el Royal Casino del Hotel Marriott.
Thursdays / los jueves
Live Rock & Roll. Majestic Casino. 6pm. 215-5151 Rock & Roll en Vivo. Majestic Casino. 6pm. 215-5151
Thursdays / los jueves
Latin Jazz every Thursday at the Blue Martini Retro Bar in Amador. Entrada: $5. Latin Jazz todos los jueves, en el Blue Martini Retro Bar en Amador. Cover: $5.
Every Week/ Cada Semana
Bolero nights on Wednesdays, jazz nights on Thursdays, salsa nights on Fridays and rock nights on Saturdays, 10:00 p.m., every week at Bar Platea in Casco Antiguo. Free admission. www.scenaplatea.com 228-4011 Noches de bolero los miércoles, noches de jazz los jueves, noches de salsa los viernes y noches de rock los sábados a las 10:00 p.m. todas las semanas en Bar Platea del Casco Antiguo. Entrada gratuita. www.scenaplatea.com 228-4011.
Every Fri, Sat / Cada Vie, Sab
Live rock bands at Oldies Pub and Restaurant, Calle 39 Bella Vista. 225-5707 Bandas de Rock en vivo en Oldie’s Pub and Restaurant, Calle 39 Bella Vista. 225-5707
Every Fri, Sat /Cada Vie, Sab
Live Music at Mediterraneo Restaurant. Plaza del Súper 99 de Punta Pacífica, next to Dunkin Donuts). 396-7377 / info@mediterraneo.com.pa / www.mediterraneo.com.pa Música en vivo en el Restaurante Medi-
terráneo en la plaza del 99 de Punta Pacifica, al lado de Dunkin Donuts.396-7377 info@mediterraneo.com.pa / www.mediterraneo.com.pa
Wine Club / Club de Vino The Vino Club Panama (Wine Club) holds wine tastings, open to members and non-members.
Sign up to receive information: 6682-1936/ 391-4778. vinoclubpanama@gmail.com, El Vino Club Panamá realiza catas regularmente, abiertas a miembros y no miembros. 6682-1936 / 391-4778 vinoclubpanama@gmail.com.
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Folklore Shows/ Espectáculos Folklóricos Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat / Mar, Mier, Jue, Vier, Sab
Folklore dinner shows from all regions of Panama at Restaurante Tinajas, at 9pm. Calle 51, Bella Vista. 263- 7890. Cena con show folklóricos de todas las regiones de Panamá, en el Restaurante Tinajas. Calle 51 Bella Vista, a las 9pm. 263-7890.
Thurs, Fri, Sat / Jue, Vier, Sáb
Folklore dance and live music shows at 8:30pm during dinner at Restaurante barKo. Calle 49 Bella Vista (between Calle Urugyay and Ave Federico Boyd). 2644008/04. Cena y show de bailes folklóricos y música en vivo, en Restaurante barKo, 8:30pm. Calle 49, Bella Vista (entre Calle Uruguay y Federico Boyd). 264-4008/04.
Art Exhibits/ Exhibiciones de Arte Until July 29 “I Live South of the Border, What About You?” art display by painter Mathilde Grand at New York Bagel Café, El Cangrejo.
wanaragua@yahoo.com. "I Live South of the Border, What About You?" Exposición de pintura de Mathilde Grand en el New York Bagel Café, El Cangrejo. wanaragua@yahoo.com.
Until July 29 “Muestra Cubana” Cuban painter Roberto Fabelo on expo at Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, Ancón. www.macpanama.org. “Muestra Cubana”. Maestro cubano Roberto Fabelo en exposición en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, Ancón. www.macpanama.org.
Until August 10 “Agua”, photography exhibit by Rafael Martín at Allegro gallery. 226-6967. Exposición fotográfica "Agua" del artista Rafael Mrtín en galería Allegro. 226.6967.
Ongoing Paintings by Argentine artist Andrea Lescano on display at Restaurant Pangea. 392-7359 / info@pangeapanama.com / www.pangeapanama.com. Pinturas de la artista argentina Andrea Lescano en exhibición en Restaurante Pangea. 392-7359 / info@pangeapanama.com / www.pangeapanama.com.
Teatro en español Hasta el 24 de julio
"Toque de Queda" en Teatro La Quadra. 214-8281 www.teatrodepanama.com.
Hasta el 24 de julio
Comedia "Penes a la carta" en Teatro ABA. Respuesta masculina a "Monólogos de Vagina". Para mayores de 18 años. Info: 260-6316. www.teatrodepanama.com.
Hasta el 31 de julio
"Mi Lugar Favorito", musical original panameño acerca de las bellezas sencillas del interior. Teatro en Círculo. Jueves y viernes: 7:00 p.m., sábados: 4:00 p.m. y 7:00 p.m., domingos 2:00 p.m. y 5:00 p.m. Info: 261-5375. Hasta el 6 de agosto "¡Zapatos!" Traducido del original "Quality" por Myrna Castro. Estudio Lagartija, Calle 3era, San Felipe, contiguo al Teatro
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Nacional. 8:00 p.m. $10. Info y reservas: 6680-8458/ zapatosteatro@gmail.com.
Hasta el 24 de julio
"Toque de Queda". Teatro La Quadra, Sala Mojica. Boletos también en Blockbuster y www.tuboleto.com. 214-8281.
26 de julio -31 de julio
"La Leyenda de Drácula". Teatro La Quadra, Sala Mojica. Boletos en pre-venta: $10; en taquilla: $12. 214-8281.
Theater for Kids/ Obras Infantiles Hasta el 15 de julio
"El Gran León" en Teatro Bambalinas. Viernes 7:30 p.m., sábados 4:00 p.m. y 6:00 p.m.; domingos 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., y 4:00 p.m. Info: 394-4815 / 60306867.
Hasta el 17 de julio
"Alicia en el País de las Maravillas" en el Teatro Nacional de Panamá. Del 13 al 16 de julio: 7:30 p.m.; domingo 17 de julio, 11:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. Boletos a la venta en Steps Aliza Pilates Studio y Blockbuster, $5-$30.
Hasta el 24 de julio
"Las Crónicas de Narnia: El León, La Bruja y El Ropero". Teatro ABA. Domingos 11:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m. Entrada: adultos $7, niños $5, jubilados $3.50. Boletos a la venta en www.boletospanama.com y en taquilla.
Spectacles on ice/ Espectáculos sobre hielo August 14 – August 21 Disney on Ice “Princesses and Heroes”, memorable moments of the seven Disney princesses. Roberto Durán Arena. 6781-0823 / 6665-2823. Disney on Ice presenta el “Princesas y Héroes”, momentos destacados de las siete princesas de Disney. Arena Roberto Durán. 6781-0823 / 6665-2823.
Sports bars Tuesdays through Friday/ Martes a viernes Superbook VIP Sports Club. Games on 36 televisions and in two VIP rooms at. $10 parlay card, gets free national beer. Tues - Fri, 5pm to close, 25 cent wings. Diagonal to Royal Casino of Marriott Hotel. 214-8913. www.superbookpanama.com
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Superbook VIP Sports Club. Todos los juegos en 36 pantallas y 2 salas VIP. Cerveza nacional gratis con 'parlay' de $10. Martes a viernes, 5pm hasta cierre, alitas de pollo a 25 centavos. Diagonal al Casino de Hotel Marriott. 214-8913 / www.superbookpanama.com Daily Actions Sportsbook and Players Lounge, Mezzanine Level of the Royal Casino, adjacent to the Marriott Hotel. Sporting events and horse races on over 20 big screens. MLB Baseball and Soccer games every day. Free valet. Restaurant, drink specials, international menu. Available for private parties. Info: ActionsSports@aol.com or 392-9080. Free $10 credit to all new accounts who mention The Visitor! Facebook.com/actions.sportsportsbook. Actions Sportsbook and Players Lounge, Mezzanine del Royal Casino, Area Bancaria junto al Hotel Marriott. Eventos deportivos y carreras de caballos en mas de 20 pantallas. MLB Beisbol y juegos de Fútbol todos los dias. Valet parking sin cargo. Restaurante, bebidas especiales, menú internacional. Disponible para fiestas privadas. Info: ActionsSports@aol. com or 392-9080. Credito de $10 gratis a todas las cuentas nuevas que mencionan El Visitante! Facebook.com/actions.sportsbook.
Film / Cine Jueves 14 de julio Presentación del cortometraje “Wata: Entre la ausencia y el agua”. Centro Cultural Los del Patio, a un costado del Teatro Nacional, Calle 3ª San Feli pe. Posterior conversatorio con Enrique Castro Rios, Ana Endara Mislov, Milvia Martínez y Walo Araúlo. Entrada gratuita. July, Saturday 16 "Never Let Me Go," film based on novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Alhambra Vía España, Film Appreciation Course. $3. info@enredartepanama.org. Sábado 16 de Julio Presentación de la película “Nunca me abandones” en el X Curso Anual de Apreciación de Cine, 9:45 a.m. en Cines Alhambra, Vía España. Entrada general: $3, estudiantes: $2. info@enredartepanama.org.
Every Tuesday/Cada Martes Diablo Rosso presents “Cena Cine” (Dinner and a Movie) every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Avenida A, Casco Viejo. Diablo Rosso presenta “Cena Cine” cada Martes a las 7:30pm. Avenida A, Casco Viejo.
Todos los sábados X Curso Anual de Apreciación de Cine, todos los sábados a las 9:45 a.m. en Cines Alhambra, Vía España. Entrada general: $3, estudiantes: $2. info@enredartepanama.org.
Conferences, seminars and workshops/ Conferencias,
seminarios y talleres
Sábado 23 de julio Seminario-taller "Administración efectiva del tiempo y manejo del estrés". 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. en Ahues Vásquez
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Consultores. 317-0395 / capacitacion@ ahues.net. Sábado 23 de julio Conferencia motivacional “Reclama tu Poder”, por Sandra Graves, Life Coach, en Teatro Anayansi a las 2pm. Boletos a la en gimnasio Curves El Dorado,
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Sanborns Restaurant, Extreme Planet o www.boletospanama.com, desde $20. www.reclamatupoder.com
partir del 2 de agosto en Cable & Wireless, salón Marta Cárdenas. 6948-4617 / elpoderdelatimba@hotmail.com.
2 de agosto
Fairs/ Ferias
Taller de percusión latina por el músico Francisco Buckey Jr. Matrículas del 25 al 28 de julio desde las 6:30 p.m. Clases a
Fri & Sat, July 15&16 Design fair at "Los del Patio",
Calle 3era Casco Antiguo, next to Teatro Nacional. Buy, design and sell! Browse, shop or create your own pieces of decoration, toys, jewelry, clothing, accessories and anything else you can think of. There will be guest DJs, and workshops for children on Saturday. $10 for stand. Friday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m. 6680-8875 / info@losdelpatio.com. Feria de diseño en "Los del Patio", Calle 3era San Felipe, Casco Antiguo, contiguo al Teatro Nacional. Diseña piezas de moda, decoración, juguetes, bisutería, accesorios o cualquier cosa que se te ocurra. Habrá DJ's invitados. El sábado habrá dos talleres para niños. Costo para separar el espacio: $10. Viernes 5:30 p.m., sábado de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 a.m. 6680-8875/ info@losdelpatio.com.
July 16 "Expo Party: Ceremonias y Más" (Ceremonies and More), eventplanning exhibition for all kinds of events at Hotel Continental, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Separate area for artisans displaying their work: postcards, jewelry, bakery, accessories. Door prizes. Entrance: $3. information: expopartypanama@gmail.com. "Expo Party: Ceremonias y Más", exposición para planificadores de eventos en el Hotel Continental desde las 3:00 p.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. Habrá un área aparte donde artesanos estarán exponiendo su trabajo en tarjetería, joyería,
repostería, accesorios. Premios en la entrada, que tendrá un costo de $3. expopartypanama@gmail.com.
Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 28 VII Panama International Book Fair, ATLAPA. 390-4739/ info@capali.com.pa/ www.filpanama.com. VII Feria Internacional del Libro, ATLAPA. 390-4739/ info@capali.com.pa/ www.filpanama.com.
September 1 - 3 Panama Gastronomy Fair at ATLAPA. Info: 392-0292 / info@panamagastronomica. com. Feria Panamá Gastronómica 2011 en ATLAPA. Info: 392-0292 / info@panamagastronomica.com
Tours, Trips/ Giras, Paseos Weekly Canal and Bay Tours offers boat trips around Panama Bay and partial transits of the Panama Canal. Weekly tours available on the “Isla Morada”, with an open bar and Calypso music on tours of Panama Bay. Departs from Playita de Amador (behind Mi Ranchito Restaurant). Info and reservations: 209-2009, 209-2010. Canal and Bay Tours ofrece paseos en
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barco por la Bahía de Panamá y tránsitos por el Canal de Panamá. Tours semanales a bordo de la “Isla Morada”, con bar abierto y música Calypso, alrededor de la bahía. Sarpe desde La Playita de Amador (detrás del Restaurante Mi Ranchito). Info y reservas: 209-2009, 209-2010.
Tuesdays through Sundays/ Martes a domingo
Pirate actors interpret the “Battle of Perico” on a one-hour tour at Isla Perico, on Amador Causeway. Two daily tours, 10am & 3pm. 314-3364 / 6615-4740. Actores “piratas” interpretan la Batalla de Perico en un tour de una hora en Isla Perico del Causeway de Amador. Dos tours diarios, 10am y 3pm. 314-3364 / 6615-4740. ¡¡¡BUENA NOTICIA!!! El concurso de arte RADAR del Museo de Arte Contemporáneo ha ampliado el plazo de recepción de obras hasta el 15 de julio de 2011 a las 5:00 p.m. Las bases del concurso están en
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www.macpanama.org Lizi Rodríguez Directora Ejecutiva Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Tel.: 262-8012 y 262-3380/Fax: 262-3376 www.macpanama.org/
Church/ Iglesia
In Chame, Coronado Every Sunday Catholic Mass at 11:30am, Capilla del Divino Niño in Agua Mina. Mass is followed by social fellowship and refreshments. 240-6035/ www.coronadocatholics.org/ whatsup@coronadocatholics.org.
Every Sunday Catholic Mass in English at St. Mary’s Parish at 10:45am, behind Balboa Union Church. Rev. John Carney, C.M. 228-0036, 65830762.
Coronado Every Sunday Coronado Bible Church. Nondenominational English-language church meets at Coronado Golf & Beach Resort (Chame conference room) from 10:00 a.m. Spanish/ English translation for adults and kids. Pastor Tim Keim. www.CoronadoBibleChurch.org, info@CoronadoBibleChurch.org
Every Sunday/ Cada Domingo
Balboa Union Church. Services in English and Spanish at 10am. Located in Balboa, corner of Balboa Road and San Pablo Street. 314-1004 / balboaunionchurch@gmail.com Balboa Union Church. Misas en inglés y español a las 10:45am. Situada en Balboa en la cruce de las calles Balboa y San Pablo. 314-1004 / balboaunionchurch@gmail.com
Every Sunday/Cada Domingo
St Luke´s Episcopal Cathedral.
Masses in Spanish at 8am, English at 10am. Bi-lingual service on the first Sunday of the month at 10am. Wednesday healing mid-
day. Beautiful, historic cathedral on Calle Gorgas, Cerro Ancón. 262 1280. Revda Maiziee Lennan. Childcare available.
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St. Luke’s Catedral Episcopal. Misas en español a las 8am, inglés a las 10am. Un servicio bilingüe el primer domingo de cada mes a las 10am. Servicio de sanación todos los miércoles. Bella catedral histórica, ubicada en la Calle Gorgas, en el Cerro Ancón. Disponible guardería durante las misas.
Every Sunday/ Cada Domingo
Panama International Church for the international & bilingual community of Panama. Services at 5:30 pm in Albrook in the Korean Church near Albrook Plaza
(Blockbuster/Subway). Passionate worship and challenging Bible message. www.PaIntChurch.com 6794-5752 Iglesia Internacional de Panamá para la comunidad internacional y bilingüe de Panamá. Servicios a las 5:30 pm en Albrook en la Iglesia de Corea cerca de Plaza Albrook (Blockbuster / Subway). Misa apasionada y mensajes desafiantes de la Biblia. www.PaIntChurch.com 6794-5752
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Every Sunday/ Cada Domingo
Crossroads Bible Church. Services in English and Spanish at 9am, 10:45 am, 6pm. At the entrance to Cardenas, Building # 6582. www.cbcpanama.org / cbcpanama@cwpanama.net 317-9771 / 317-9480 Crossroads Bible Church ofrece servicios en inglés y español a las 9am, 10:45am y 6pm. Ubicada en la entrada de Cárdenas, edificio # 6582. www.cbcpanama.org cbcpanama@cwpanama.net 317-9771/ 317-9480.
Miscelaneous/Misceláneos July 14 - July 16 Fashion Week Panama at Las Islas, ATLAPA Convention Center. Two runway shows per evening with a unique selection of the best fashion designers from the country and abroad. Leanne Marshall, the winner of the US version of "Project Runway", will be present. Donation: $35 per show. 70% will be donated to a local charity. Expo event with the latest technology, personal stylists and top restaurants. Tickets to the fair are $5. www.fashionweekpanama.com 263-9947 / 269-3535. Fashion Week Panama en Las Islas de ATLAPA. Habrá dos desfiles por noche donde las modelos lucirán una selec-
ción única de los mejores diseñadores de moda del país e internacionales. Leanne Marshall, ganadora de la versión estadounidense de "Project Runway", estará presente en el evento. Donación: $35 por show, 70% de lo cual será donado a una causa caritativa. También habrá una feria donde se estará exponiendo lo último en tecnología, estilistas personales y restaurantes top. Los boletos para la porción de la feria tendrán un costo de $5. www.fashionweekpanama.com 263-9947 / 269 -3535.
July 21 Speed-dating at Tomate y Amor restaurant, Calle Uruguay. 8:00 p.m. "Speed-dating" en restaurante Tomate y Amor, Calle Uruguay. 8:00 p.m.
Until August 13
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“Dinosaurios: La Exhibición”, dinosaur exhibit at Museo Reina Torrez de Araúz, with guided tours by paleontologists. Mondays to Sundays 10am. to 8pm Adults $10, kids $8. Tickets at Farmacias Metro, Hometek, Extreme Planet and Digicel Stores. info@showpro.com.pa 306-0550. “Dinosaurios: La Exhibición”, en el Museo Reina Torrez de Araúz, con tours guiados por Paleontólogos. Lunes a domingos de 10am a 8pm Adultos $10, niños $8. Boletos en Farmacias Metros Metro, Hometek, Extreme Planet and Digicel Stores. info@showpro.com.pa / 306-0550.
Ongoing Every Tues and Thurs / Todos los Mar y Juev
Anubis Gnostic Center invites you to meetings at 6:00 p.m. Topics: astral flight, Tibetan meditation, contacts with UFO’s, Tarot reading, reincarnations and much more esoteric studies. centrognosticoanubis@yahoo.com/
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6444-2140 Anubis Centro Gnóstico te invita a reuniones a las 6pm. para discutir el viaje astral, meditación tibetana, contacto con OVNIS, lecturas de Tarot, reencarnación, entre otros estudios esotéricos. centrognosticoanubis@yahoo.com/ 6444-2140
Classes / Cursos Every Wednesday Free “Spanish Panama” one-time orientation session for newcomers at 2pm. Survival Spanish and orientation to the El Cangrejo neighborhood, Panama and culture. At Spanish Language Center, Vía Argentina across from Subway in El Cangrejo, hours 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. 6590-2007 / 213-3121 / www.spanishpanama.com
Italian lessons Italian lessons at the Italian Society, with evening and Saturday schedules. 226-1528. Cursos de italiano en la Sociedad Itali-
ana, en horarios vespertinos y sabatinos. 226-1528.
Spanish lessons ¡EPA! Español en Panamá offers Semi Intensive, General Spanish, Private Lessons, Free Demo lessons, Free Conversational sessions, a Computer Lab, and Social & Leisure activities. Centro Comercial Plaza Paitilla, 2nd floor, Avenida Balboa and Vía Italia. 391-4044/ info@espanolenpanama.com www.studyspanishinpanama. com.
Cooking lessons Monday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 19 Peruvian appetizers cooking lessons 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. on Monday; cooking for housewives on Tuesday, from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. Both days at Mise En Place. 394-2282 / miseenplacepanama@cableonda. net. Curso de cocina sobre entradas perua-
nas el lunes de 6:00 a 9:00 p.m.; cocina para amas de casa el martes de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en Mise En Place. 3942282 / miseenplacepanama@cableonda.net.
Pottery lessons
Danza. Info: 215-1677. Clases de yoga los lunes de 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. en Akila Yoga y Danza. Info: 215-1677.
Saturdays and Sundays / Sábados y Domingos
Free pottery lessons at the Plastic Arts School, INAC. 501-4122 / 6232-2669. Curso gratuito de cerámica escultórica en la Escuela de Artes Plásticas, INAC. 5014122 / 6232-2669.
Yoga and meditation classes at Granja Alternativa (Alternative Farm). Info: 315-1463 / 66121463. Clases de yoga y meditación en Granja Alternativa. Info: 315-1463 / 6612-1463.
Ballet classes
Every Saturday in June Cada sábado de junio
Ballet, modeling and choreography classes for girls and teenagers at Teenager’s academy. 344-4672 / 6531-1687. Cursos de ballet, modelaje y coreografía para niñas y adolescentes en la academia Teenager's. Contactos: 344-4672 / 6531-1687.
Yoga Every Monday / Todos los lunes Yoga classes on Mondays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Akila Yoga y
Singing workshop by Ezequiel Rangel, two months long at Casa Cultural Huellas, Calle 1era El Carmen. 265-8703/ 6618-0076. Taller de canto de dos meses en Casa Cultural Huellas, Calle 1era El Carmen. 265-8703/ 6618-0076.
Tutoring Math and English tutoring for children. Little House. 399-9840. Tutoría en matemáticas e inglés en Little House. 399-9840.
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Founding beach resort evolves at pace of nation
New face of Coronado Golf & Beach Resort By Jamuna Burry of PlayaCommunity.com
W
ith many foreigners settling in Panama, one of the fastest growing areas is on the Pacific Coast, where Coronado is the center for much of the development. At the heart of the area is Coronado Golf & Beach Resort, owned by Desarrollo Golf, an Eisenmann family company. The pioneer resort has been the jewel of Panama's Pacific for 15 years. New hotels and developments springing up along the coast, are now giving Coronado a run for its money. But like its founding family, known for meeting and thriving in the face of adversity, the resort is not buckling under competition but is up and ready to meet new challenges.
Events
A Face Lift
The hotel has been getting a face lift. From the beach club to the golf course, things have been changing. Beach chairs have been replaced by curtained and cushioned lounging pads. A new food service counter stands ready to bring snacks to sun bathers. Upstairs, the dining area has new seating and a new menu offers interesting light snacks and small lunches. At the Hotel, La Terreza restaurant also has a new look with subtle colors and natural materials producing a trendy new atmosphere. The Spa, pro shop, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course and all restaurants are being updated in
A Deeper, Connected New Corporate Attitude The transformation at Coronado Golf & Beach Resort is experiencing doesn't stop at decor and facilities. A deeper, more lasting attitude is taking root in the resort personnel as well. From ground keepers to accounting. A Corporate Program called “Construyendo el Éxito” (Building Success), is giving staff a new way to work and think. The program, introduced by Carefree Hospitality consultant, John Hamati covers things like
Time to visit! Now is a good time to visit the Coronado Golf & Beach Resort and check out their new look and attitude. For July room rates are $89 per person, all inclusive, Sunday - Thursday. Call 264-3164 to book. Coronado Golf & Beach Re-
sort is located on Punta Prieta Avenue in Coronado. To get there, drive on the main road coming into Coronado. After you pass the Guard gate keep going along Roberto Eisenman Blvd until you see Picasso Bar and Restaurant on your left. Turn left and follow the road to the Resort, which will be on the left hand side. The resort has five restaurants and one bar. At the Hotel, you will find La Terreza, an open air, casual restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. By the pool, the 19th Hole Bar offers sports, drinks and extended restaurant seating. Upstairs from the lobby, the classy La Huaca has gourmet offerings and fine wines. At the beach, SANDS has a snack bar menu and is open during the day. At the Equestrian Center, La Carreta offers steaks and seafood.
Beach Activities, Events & Specials Happy Hours
At Picasso Bar & Restaurant in Go Organics Market at Picasso Coronado: 2 for 1 drinks every day Restaurant in Coronado. 9:00 a.m. from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Paraiso Restaurant in Las Uvas 2 - 12:00 p.m. for 1 cocktails every day from 3:30 July 27 Playacommunity Mixer at Paraiso – 6:30 p.m. Restaurant in Las Uvas, $7 buffet, Stay Fit! door prizes and games. Starts at At Solarium Coronado Bay: Tuesnoon. RSVP at Playacommunity. days at 7:00 a.m. Beach Boot com. Camp, 9:00 a.m. Zumba. ThursJuly 30 days at 7:00 a.m. Beach Boot DJ Miki Dance Party at Picasso Bar Camp, 9:00 a.m. Body Sculpting & Restaurant in Coronado, starting At Playa Blanca Resort: Mondays at 9:00 p.m. at 7:00 a.m. Beach Boot Camp. Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. Beach Boot Camp, 8:15 a.m. Aquafit. Salsa Dancing Fridays at 7:00 a.m. Beach Boot Salsa classes at Paraiso Restau- Camp rant in Las Uvas (3 km up towards $10 per class. Info: El Valle) every Friday at 6:00 p.m. natasha@sunwavefitness.com $5 per person. 6533-9311
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a similar manner. Coming soon, the hotel is adding 20 new rooms and a 250 person convention center.
telephone etiquette, fiscal responsibility, and service. The program teaches through on-the-job examples focusing on catching people doing something right rather than something wrong. One worker, who carries the 13 program steps on cards in his pocket, told me, "I feel very successful. I have to work at it every day. The base is common courtesy. It is easy to apply at work and at home. It is not something that you bring to work and leave here. You take it with you everywhere you go."
Church
Coronado Bible Church meets every Sunday in the Chame Conference Room at Coronado Hotel at 10:15 a.m. Catholic Mass in English every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Capilla Del Divino Niño Church, on the Pan American Hwy. West-Bound side, 200 meters west of Ferreteria Wu Chen. Alcolholics Anyonomous Meet in Bejuco, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Call 6491-4281 or 6067-7189.
In affiliation with
A scrumptious meal at La Carreta Restaurant. Una deliciosa comida en Restaurante La Carreta.
Beach business directory HIM Hardware 240-4483 Clinica Dental Coronado, in Coronado Mall – 345-3610 Wanita Spa & Salon – 6395-9514 Rincon del Chef – 240-1941 Mail Boxes Etc – 345-3520 Coronado Hotel in Coronado – 240-4444 Solarium Hotel in Coronado – 345-3900
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Expat Events Expat Explorers Expat Explorers activity group offers outings and social events. Founded by Canadian Expat Laura Alexander in 2005. Mission: “Expats helping expats and having fun while doing it.” Non-membership, open to all. www.expatexplorers.com The pool at Coronado Golf & Beach Resort. La piscina en Coronado Golf & Beach Resort.
Nueva fachada de Coronado Golf & Beach Resort
Las playas de Panamá crecen a la par de la Ciudad C
Por Jamuna Burry de PlayaCommunity.com
on una gran cantidad de extranjeros asentándose en Panamá, una de las áreas de desarrollo creciente es Coronado, en la Costa Pacífica, centro de la mayor parte de este desarrollo. En el corazón de esta área está Coronado Golf & Beach Resort, cuyo dueño es Desarrollo Golf, una compañía de la familia Eisenmann. El resort pionero ha sido la joya de Panamá Pacífico por 15 años. Los nuevos hoteles y desarrollos emergiendo a lo largo de la costa están representando una fuerte competencia para Coronado, pero, como su familia fundadora, conocida por unirse y triunfar frente a la adversidad, el resort no se hundirá ante la competencia; al contrario, Continúa en la página 39
Every Tuesday Bridge Night, 6:30pm at Rino's Restaurant. New-comers should confirm attendance in advance and enquire whether teaching will be available. Marie: 399-0696, agonan3986@hotmail.com.
Panama Discovery Tour July 27 – August 1 Six-day, five-night package trip through seven of Panama’s provinces. Art, farms, museums, gardens, coffee factory, cigar makers. Special promotion now: save $100 per person, www.expatexplorers.com.
Every Month Expats in Panama invites you to their “Expat Social” the 2nd Monday of every month. Different venues, visit for updated info. www.expatsinpanama.com
Every Month Enjoying a meal at the hotel. Disfrutando de una comida en el hotel.
The Books & Arts Circle, a stimulating and entertaining morning. Exedra Books 9:45am the last
Thursday each month. Founder and Moderator, Laraine Chaplin: 263-7567.
Every Month Who's New Club of Panama meets every first Tues. at 9:30am at Sanborns, Multiplaza. Nonprofit, dedicated to welcoming women new comers to Panama. Info: www.whosnewpanama.org / 6981-1788.
Monthly 2nd & 4th Wed Spiritual discussion group “Quest” meets in Albrook on second and fourth Wednesday nights monthly. Topics have included: ”Technology as a metaphor for spiritual evolution,” and “The function and design of your energy body”. resmith@cableonda.net
Scottish Society Second Tuesday To all Scottish descendants and those interested, St. Andrew’s Society of Panama hold their meetings the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm. at the Rincon Aleman (Calle 51, just off Federico Boyd), Panama City. Information: 6613-2977; info@standrewspanama.com standrewspanama@gmail.com www.standrewspanama.com
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Isthmian Update Some of the news in Panama
Politicians speak out about Cinta Costera Politicians, activists, analysts and lawyers reacted yesterday with surprise, alarm over the government's commitment to the third phase of the Coastal Strip and the relationship in the project to fill 368,000 square meters for a private real estate development called the Amador Marina City. The project is presented by a senior State official (a Panama Canal director) who also has a son in another high-ranking government `post of Civil Aeronautics and he was also a donor to the campaign of President Ricardio Martinelli. “Here is an obvious conflict of interest" was the reaction of president of the Popular Party, Milton Henriquez.
Shipping white list The country has managed to refine the registration of ships entering the Paris MOU white list and add new vessels in recent years, reaching a record 9,000 ships. Up until May 31 there were
JUly / JUlio 15-21, 2011 9,060 ships and 229 million gross tons in the registry, an increase of 12% compared with May last year.
CD Development Coalition The daily La Estrella de Panamá reported that in an unusual event, the National Assembly deputies appointed eight Democratic Change Party (CD) members as representatives of that body in the consultation process for constitutional amendments made by the Board of the National Coalition for Development.
Papadimitriu hack There has been a new twist in the investigation carried out by the Attorney General’s Office in the intervention of the hacking of the personal mail of the Minister of the Presidency, Jimmy Papadimitriu. The daily Panama America reported that the accused perpetrator intended to sell the information that was intercepted in the e-mail of Papadimitriu for money.
Ngäbe-Bugle Elections The Electoral Tribunal (TE) has received 59 nominations for senior positions in the Ngäbe-Bugle Indian Comarca for the elections of September 11 this year. Of these, there have been five applications for the post of chief. To qualify for the three posts of regional caciques 21 candidates have registered and 33 for the seven posts of local leaders who will lead each district of the region.
Electrical connection
The visitor / el visitante -37 While the electrical interconnection between Panama, Central America and Colombia is being made by the Panamanian authorities to add more energy to the country for the coming years, the project is facing new tests. In the case of the interconnection with Colombia, the National Secretariat of Energy of Panama announced that it is negotiating with the authorities of the Emberá - Wounaan Indians of Darien to approve conducting feasibility studies on the Panamanian side, as these Indians live there.
Security agencies stressed on Guatemalan television The Security Minister, Jose Raul Mulino, stressed the importance of maintaining controls on private security agencies to prevent the infiltration of people linked to illegal activities. In an interview with a Guatemalan television station, Mulino said that Panama is the first border for passing drugs, where 350 tons of cocaine go into the U.S. market.
Panama will become economy meeting place – Martinelli in Spain President Ricardo Martinelli was in Madrid, where he announced that Panama "become the meeting place of Latin American economies," which they will begin to feel with the changes brought about by the expansion of the Canal from 2014. The president opened the international seminar with the Spanish Minister of Public Works (infrastructure), Jose Blanco, who
focused on the Panama Canal.
Cinta stopped The daily La Estrella de Panamá reported that the World Heritage Centre of UNESCO announced the resolution that the Panamanian government agreed to suspend the implementation of the project of the third phase of the Coastal Strip which affect the Old Town. The decision was adopted on June 23 in the middle of the thirty-fifth session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris.
Dairy dough To date, the livestock sector in the Azuero region has received about $41.5 million in funding, particularly for dairying. Specifically, the National Bank of Panama has awarded $22 million to dairy farming.
Below average middle class An analysis of the population conducted by Ipsos TMG indicates that the Panamanian middle class is considered below average in Central America. Overall in the country, 32% of the population (1,056,000 people) is part of the middle layer according to the table of income.
Rio Hato airport support In a letter to President Ricardo Martinelli, the CEO and president of Sunwing Travel Group, Stephen Hunter, said he was "thrilled" to learn of the Government's proposal to build a new airport in Rio Hato.
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Real Estate/ Bienes Raíces Panama City Vendo Apartamento San Francisco Vía Israel, Terra Sol, piso 41, 132 mtrs2, tres recamaras, dos baños, den, balcón, piscina, seguridad las 24 horas, gym, dos estacionamientos. Cel: 6780-6471. Vendo Apartamento Ernesto T Lefevre $105,000 Negociable. 2 recamaras, 2 baños línea blanca, piscina, salón de fiestas. Tel.6780-6471. Acualina Alquila o Vende penthouse 1 balcón con vista al mar, 1 balcón con vista a la ciudad incluye línea blanca. 6780-6471
Alquilo Apto en el Edif. Acualina con Línea blanca y Vista al mar. Tel. 6780-6471 Se alquila apartamento-estudio (AMOBLADO) P.H. Majestic Garden (Edison Park) 1 recamara cerrada y otra abierta que comparte espacio con sala-comedor. 1 baño y cocina. Línea blanca incluida. Un estacionamiento. Cuenta con linda vista hacia la bahía de Panamá, Panamá Ports y el Cerro Ancón, $1,200.00. Para mayor información favor contactar a kathy.villaverde@gmail.com
tare. Call 6003-3835 or 6003-5211
TIERRAS ALTAS fértiles, mejoradas, arroyos, 105 hectáreas, frontera Costa Rica, B/ 2, 000,00. Proyecto eco turístico 832-1090/ 6136-4623 LECHERIA TIPO A industrializada 200 vacas jersey-holstein, novillos, caballos, pasto mejorado, tierras altas, $ 4,000.000. -832-1090/ 6136-4623. Bocas del Toro titled Oceanfront lot, Bluff Beach 6,268m2 (67,468 sqft) total w /66 mt (216 ft) oceanfront. Fenced, cleared w/ segregated 2,000 m2 parcel included. $345K Call 6781-3054 Photos at www.collectionproperties.com/bocas Two Gorgeous penthouses for sale in Playa Blanca 12D, Area 2,600 sq.ft 2 master bedroom with private bath & 1 guest room & bathroom. Beautiful view to the Pacific Ocean, access to the biggest salt water filtered pool in Latin America, this condo offers 24 hour round the clock security, play area, private elevator, 2 parking available for visitors, 12C Same Area 2,600 sq. ft has a 3 large terraces. While 12D penthouse has the same amount of room but large terraces instead and more. More information:6680-7419 or playablancahome.webs.com Front beach house, 15 minutes from Panama´s center. 150k, more info 67677791/823-7893
Rent in Venao Azueros Studio/Apartment USD 850.00/month. Email:jscheiwiller@gmail.com Tel. 6659-7801.
Gama Print Specialists in printing and graphic design, scanning negatives, photographic prints, digital photo retouching, wedding albums, large format digital printing, art design and promotional material required by your company. Contact us without any obligation at phone 265-3436 or 265-7355; email:gamaprintcorp@gmail.com
Gama Print especialistas en impresión y diseño grafico, digitalización de negativos, pruebas fotográficas, retoques de fotos digitales, álbumes de bodas, impresión digital a gran formato, diseño de arte y material promocional que requiera su empresa. Contáctenos sin compromiso al Tel. 265-3436 o 265-7355; e-mail: gamaprintcorp@gmail.com Beautiful Contemporary Photography, Weddings, Portraits, Events, www. jennifermoloney.com. Contact Jennifer on 6983-7990 or info@jennifermoloney.com Finance services: Banking Loans, Debt Consolidation, Centro Comercial Aventura, Of. M8, El Dorado. Tel: 209-9470 Interior Decorating At Your Service. Customized to fit any budget! Call for more information (507)-6847-7502 panamadestino@aol .com
Cangrejo, New Apartment. Lujosamente amoblado A.A., L.B., Seguridad, parking, piscina, 2 recamaras, 2 baños. B/. 1,450.00 all included. Tel. 6494-6926.
Duplex Home For Sale in Cañas Pen. Azueros world class fishing steps away email: jscheiwiller@gmail.com Tel. 6659-7801
New apartment 180m2, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 balconies, 2 parking lot, deposit, includes Split A/A, equipped kitchen, lamps. $1,400.00 Tel. 6406-0609
Beachfront Mansión Punta Chame, 6,000 ft2+ 4 stories, all top the line, web page: viviun.com, $1,550.000 best value 6070-2904.
GQ Escort: To your hotel or residence. VIP Latin Colombian girls-first class models. Low rates, and very discreet. Call: Michell 6762-6966. See photos:www. elitepanamagirls.com
Studio Apartments, 550.00 El Carmen. Utilities included, A/C, Cable / Internet, fully furnished weekly/monthly leases. Great location 6983-5678/6949-3033
www.starfishreef.com on Shephard Island in Bocas del Toro For Sale. All or Part-Villas & Lot, 6445-9154 or Skype US 512-487-7655
Escort VIP: Exclusive and beautiful girls offering best massages 24/7. Hotel and home. 6643-2001/64846713. Jackie.
APARTAMENTOS 1recamara $350.00, 2 recamaras $370.00 extranjeros, turistas, inmigrantes, visitantes. Compramos Euros Vendemos. 391-7038/832-1090/6136-4623.
Altos del Maria, selling house 2/bedroom, 2 1/2bath, 2,200m2 lot $185,000.00 O.B.O or lot 1,400m2 $40,000.00. Call 6566-2071 David Huerbsch.
Real Estate Outside the City/
Bienes Raíces en el interior de Panamá Se vende finca en Bocas del Toro 22 hectáreas llamar al 6003-3835 o 6003-5211. Finca for Sale in Bocas del Toro 22 hec-
Coronado/Playa Serena, Furnished Villas, 2 Bedrm, DR, Kitchen, Pool, Cable TV, $415 Wkl, #6785-8291
Hermosa Villa en Gorgona 2 recamaras, 1 baño, a/a, amueblados, infinity pool niños y adultos a 1 min caminando a la playa, vista espectacular se alquila por día, por semana y por mes. 6680-7419 o playablancahome@hotmail.com
Exclusive ladies offering best massages new in Panama, beautiful lovely, discreet elegant. Call Kathy 6016-5857
‘lista gris’
Continuado desde la página 23 metas”. La lista blanca, sin embargo, está sujeta a más revisiones. El Foro Global de la OCDE informa que estará analizando los cambios recientes en las leyes bancarias en Panamá y su aplicación para asegurar que están, de hecho, permitiendo el intercambio efectivo de información fiscal.
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Coronado evoluciona con la industria turística Continuado desde la página 35 está listo para enfrentar nuevos retos. Un lifting facial El hotel está recibiendo un lifting facial. Desde el club de playa hasta la cancha de golf, las cosas han estado cambiando. Las sillas playeras han sido reemplazadas por acolchados cojines de descanso. Un nuevo mostrador de servicio de comida está siempre listo para traer snacks a los bañistas. Arriba, el área de comedor tiene nuevas acomodaciones y un nuevo menú que ofrece interesantes snacks light y almuerzos livianos. En el Hotel, el restaurante La Terraza también tiene un nuevo look, con colores sutiles y materiales naturales que producen una nueva atmósfera de elegancia. El Spa, pro shop, las canchas de
tenis, las canchas de golf de 18 hoyos, y todos los restaurantes están siendo actualizados de una manera similar. Pronto se estarán agregando 20 nuevas habitaciones al hotel y un centro de convenciones de 250 personas. Una Actitud Corporativa más Profunda y Conectada La transformación que está experimentando el Coronado Golf & Beach Resort no se detiene en decoración e instalaciones. Una actitud más profunda y duradera está tomando lugar en el personal del hotel también. Desde los guardianes hasta contabilidad. Un Programa Corporativo llamado “Construyendo el Éxito” está dando al personal una nueva forma de pensar y trabajar. El programa, creado por el consultor de Carefree Hospitality, John Hamati,
cubre asuntos como etiqueta telefónica, responsabilidades fiscales y servicios. El programa enseña a través de ejemplos en el trabajo cómo enfocarse en “agarrar” al personal haciendo algo bien antes de haciendo algo mal. Un trabajador, que lleva el programa de 1e pasos en tarjetas en su bolsillo, me dijo, “Me siento muy exitoso. Tengo que trabajar en ello todos los días. La base común es cortesía. Es fácil de aplicar en el trabajo y la casa. No es algo que se trae al trabajo y se deja ahí. Se lleva consigo dondequiera que uno vaya”. ¡Hora de visitar!
Ahora es un buen momento para visitar el Coronado Golf & Beach Resort y ver su nuevo look y actitud. Para julio, las habitaciones tendrán un costo de $89 por persona, todo incluido, de domingo a jueves. Llame al 264-3164 para reservar. El Coronado Golf & Beach Resort está en Avenida Punta Prieta en Coronado. Para llegar allá, maneje en la avenida principal llegando a Coronado. Después de pasar la garita, siga derecho a lo largo del Roberto Eisenman Blvd hasta que vea Picasso Bar y Restaurante a su izquierda. Gire a la izquierda y siga el camino hacia el Resort, que estará a su mano
izquierda. El resort tiene cinco restaurantes y un bar. En el hotel, encontrará La Terraza, un restaurante casual al aire libre que ofrece desayuno, almuerzo y cena. Junto a la piscina, el 19th Hole Bar ofrece deportes, bebidas y un amplia área de asientos de restaurante. Arriba del lobby, el elegante “La Huaca” ofrece comida gourmet y finos vinos. En la playa, SANDS tiene un menú de snack bar y está abierto durante el día. En el Centro Ecuestre, La Carreta ofrece filetes y mariscos.
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JUly / JUlio 15-21, 2011
Cinta Costera Editorial
The obvious solution The Visitor would like to make the following suggestion to: A-President Martinelli B-Office of the Casco Antiguo C-UNESCO In order to connect the Interior, Panama Pacifico, Amador and Chorillo to the rest of the city, consider the obvious solution. Widen Avenida de los Martires to eight or ten lanes. It has to be cheaper to buy the dilapidated properties or shave off a section of Ancón Hill along this route than to: A-Landfill around Casco Antiguo B-Construct a Sea Bridge C-Dig a tunnel Avenida de los Martires already connects to the Coastal
Beltway (Cinta Costera). It also Connects to the Port of Balboa, and Albrook. We found our solution to be reflected at OrgulloPanama.com, the website of a public interest group that says this plan was developed during the term of the previous government of Martin Torrijos and after extensive studies carried out by the Office of the Casco Antiguo. Promoters of this plan pointed out that apart from maintaining the Old Quarter's sea wall in contact with the Pacific Ocean its immensely cheaper cost could mean the government could inject the saving into social works in the community of El Chorrillo.
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1 New Commercial and Recreational fill for El Chorrillo and Amador
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2 New Widened Access 3
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Main Entrances to Casco Antiguo
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4 Improved Recreational Area Access 5 Main Pedestrian Connectors
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6 Entrances and Exits to and from the new
Proposed Road Widening Access Solution
7 Legal Border of Casco Antiguo 8 New Renovation to City and El Chorrillo Entrance 9 Public Parking 10 Avenida de Los Mártires
(New Rennovated Entrace to the City)
11 Views to the City 12 New High Velocity Highway 13 Slope of Cerro Ancón
Editorial sobre la Cinta Costera
La solución obvia El Visitante quisiera hacer las siguientes sugerencias a: A-El Presidente Martinelli B-La Oficina del Casco Antiguo C-UNESCO Para conectar el interior, Panamá Pacífico, Amador y El Chorrillo con el resto de la ciudad, consideren la solución obvia. Amplíen la Avenida de los Mártires a ocho o diez carriles. Tiene que ser más barato comprar
las propiedades dilapidadas o cortar una sección del Cerro Ancón a lo largo de esta ruta que: A-Hacer un relleno alrededor del Casco Antiguo B-Construir un puente en el mar C-Cavar un túnel La Avenida de los Mártires ya está conectada con la Cinta Costera. También conecta con el Puerto de Balboa y Albrook. Encontramos nuestra solución reflejada en OrgulloPanama.com, el sitio web de un
grupo de interés público que dice que este plan fue desarrollado durante el período del previo gobierno, bajo el mandato de Martín Torrijos y, tras extensos estudios, fue llevado a cabo por la Oficina del Casco Antiguo. Los promotores de este plan señalaron que, además de mantener el muro del Casco Viejo en contacto con el Océano Pacífico, su costo inmensamente menor significaría que el gobierno podría realizar una inyección de este ahorro en labores sociales en la comunidad de El Chorrillo. Nuevo relleno Comercial y Recreacional para El Chorrillo y Amador