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There will be no trivia on January 1st. Trivia will begin again on January 15 and January 29. --

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/jailed-marinelli-may-face-further-sanctions

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/panama-papers-probes-moving-forward

https://www.panamatoday.com/panama/colombian-bishops-send-popemobile-panama-franciss-visit-8808

https://www.panamatoday.com/life-style/panamanian-rastafarian-who-helps-autistic-children-ride-waves-8799

https://www.panamatoday.com/economy/panama-can-return-fatf-gray-list-if-it-does-not-criminally-classify-evasion-8801

https://www.panamatoday.com/panama/panamanian-supreme-court-suspends-withholding-tax-8802

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/healthwatch-most-eye-floaters-age-related

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/three-day-shut-down-of-public-offices-for-wyd

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/martinelli-jailhouse-tantrums-continue

https://www.panamatoday.com/panama/panama-will-host-first-global-summit-use-medicinal-cannabis-8791

https://www.panamatoday.com/panama/director-panama-customs-resigns-due-differences-opinion-government-8793

https://www.panamatoday.com/panama/martinelli-closes-year-complains-human-rights-violations-8794

Moderator comment: From Twitter. Here is an unedited translation of the Tweet: "We regret to inform that Divers from @Sinaproc_Panama locate the missing adult in Chiriquí without life. Our Condolences to the family teams from @SENANPanama @BCBRP @ProtegeryServir and @Sinaproc_Panama on site. #FTChelp #kraken".

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Just a gentle reminder that there will not be a Tuesday Market at BCP on January 1. Everyone have a Happy New Year / Prospero Ano Nuevo - and we'll hope to see you on January 8! --

Buenos Vecinos de Boquete at year’s end is pleased to report that we continue our efforts to feed the needy in our community, and we could not have done that without your amazing generosity! On average, we are providing nonperishable food to 95 families a month, with a monthly expense of over $3,420 for those food items. Food is our only expense; we have no administrative costs. We are a very small team of nineteen volunteers, making a big impact on the lives of the families we serve. Most of our families are indigenous, elderly, single moms, handicapped, or those struggling to support a handicapped family member. Ro-Her in Boquete is our food supplier. The company delivers the food to the Fundacion Pro Integracion building (across from Chop Sticks restaurant) where we gather every month for a lively morning of sorting and packing. Some of our families (those who receive the services of FPI) retrieve their packages right there, while other food packs are delivered to the homes of our clients by our volunteers. How does Buenos Vecinos meet our monthly expenses? We organize Food Drives, venta de patios, and fundraising events, but most importantly, we depend on financial donations. Our group of 62 Coconut Foundation members are the superstars! These generous people commit to an annual minimum donation of $360 which covers the cost of one family for a year. Of course, there are many more modest donations, all of which add-up, and are most welcome! As we start the New Year, we want to involve our donors more closely with our activities, and plan to introduce a program where those interested can ride along for a food delivery and meet the families. If you would like to participate, please contact me. As we end the year, we send our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us in our work to feed the most needy of our community’s neighbors. Truly, that is a holiday blessing! Louise Orr, Chairwoman, Buenos Vecinos de Boquete panamaleo@gmail.com One of our food drives, an important source of funding for us We pack food every month at the Fundacion Pro-Integracion The trail for one of our deliveries --

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MOVING SALE ADVERTISED BELOW HAS BEEN C A N C E L E D!!! THERE WILL BE NO ONE AND NO ITEMS AT THE ALTO BOQUETE-SANBONI ADDRESS (BELOW) THIS SUNDAY AND MONDAY. Coming from downtown Boquete turn LEFT at the first street after passing Plaza San Francisco. There will be signs/balloons on the highway. Then turn RIGHT at the second street; there is a blue box on corner and will be another sign with balloons. Middle white house with terra cotta roof and circular drive on left. Alto Boquete-Sanboni. --

Moderator comment: From Twitter. Here is an unedited automated translation of the text: "An hour ago: traffic accident in front of the terronal plaza leaves two injured. It is known that a third vehicle took flight." At the bottom of this posting are the full set of images for better visibility. From these images, one would have to conclude that it was one heck of an impact for the entire front of the taxi to be missing.