Archive for February 23rd, 2010

Martinelli Pledges $1 Million to Haiti at Regional Summit

February 23, 2010
By pa.di.
Martinelli Pledges $1 Million to Haiti at Regional Summit

During a trip to a two-day summit of Latin American and Caribbean nations at the Grand Velas Hotel on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, President Martinelli announced that Panama would contribute $1 million to Haiti. Thirty-two heads of state met at the summit to discuss the creation of a regional bloc.  Martinelli also had bilateral...
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Cultural Summer Music on Steps: Begins Today, Ends Friday

February 23, 2010
By ni.di.
Cultural Summer Music on Steps: Begins Today, Ends Friday

The Panama Canal Authority’s eighth annual Cultural Summer series starts today, commemorating the first decade of Panama Canal auto-administration. The cultural summer will begin today at 7 p.m. and end February 26.  Concerts are on the steps of the canal administration building and are free. Danilo Perez and Samy and Sandra Sandoval will also participate in...
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