Archive for November 23rd, 2010

Panama Paving Way for Gems

November 23, 2010
By pa.di.
Panama Paving Way for Gems

Panama should be certifying gems by year’s end as it continues in its quest to become the diamond capital of Latin America. Representatives of the International Gemological Institute said on Tuesday that they are committed to the prompt installation of the Panama Diamond Exchange and the development of a free zone for the expansion...
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Taxi Rapist Apprehended

November 23, 2010
By st.di.

Hiroko Ramon Lay Castillo, age 38, was arrested on Friday in Juan Diaz, accused of attacking five women and one minor. According to the National Police, Lay drove a yellow car, posing as a taxi driver while making the rounds of Panama City’s universities to pick up female fares. He would then drive his...
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Landfill Affecting Panama’s Pacific Beach Hotels

November 23, 2010
By en.di.

Pacific beach hotel clients are complaining about the flies, smoke and foul odors proceeding from the Rio Hato landfill in Panama’s Cocle Province. Although the Ministry of Health ordered the closing and relocation of the dump site a year ago, area hoteliers say the situation is worse than ever.  The site has been a...
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