Monthly Archives: January 2011

World Baseball Championships coming to Panama

Posted on January 31, 2011 by dtuckwell

Good news for baseball fans and Panama’s tourism industry came out of Havana, Cuba, on Sunday. Panama will play host to the next World Baseball Championships, The executive committee of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) chose Panama over Venezuela, in … Continue reading →

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Gas prices continue upward spiral

Posted on January 25, 2011 by dtuckwell

An earlier forecast said gas prices in Panama could hit $4 a gallon in 2011. If the current escalation continues that will be sooner rather than later. New increases at the pump will be announced on Wednesday with indications that … Continue reading →

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Copa adding direct flights to Canada and two other destinations

Posted on January 22, 2011 by dtuckwell

The waiting is over for Canadians living in Panama, who have been promised direct flights to their home country for years. Copa Airline announced Thursday, January 20, that Toronto Pearson Airport will receive four flights a week from Panama starting … Continue reading →

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New traffic accident rules come into force Feb 1 .

Posted on January 18, 2011 by dtuckwell

The new rules governing minor traffic accidents on Panama  roads come into force on February 1. If there is a minor accident, the drivers involved must move their cars off the street to avoid traffic congestion. Each driver must complete … Continue reading →

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Martyrs Day prohibition in Panama

Posted on January 9, 2011 by dtuckwell

This is an annual event so mark your calendars. Prohibition on the sale of alcohol in Panama, runs from Midnight on Saturday January 8 until Midnight the next day. The ban marks Martyrs Day, commemorating the killing of Panamanian students … Continue reading →

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