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"Proper exercise works WITH the body's intelligence,
and the body gets healthier and stronger...at any age.
Improper exercise BREAKS THE BODY APART,
and our health along with it."
"For those of us over 50, it's more important than
ever that we stop wasting time damaging
our bodies with improper exercise."
If you roll out of bed every day full of energy, pain-free, feeling strong and powerful, then disregard this information….BUT, IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN ANY OR ALL OF THESE AREAS, then don't just read this and "think about it"....do something about it!
- STRENGTH & STAMINA
- LOW OR NO ENERGY TO HIGH ENERGY
- BALANCE AND EQUILIBRIUM
- HIGH OR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
- FLEXIBILITY
- BACK OR JOINT PAIN
- OVERWEIGHT
- ARTHRITIS
- FYBROMYALGIA
- NATURALLY INCREASE AND REGULATE THE RELEASE OF DOPAMINE IN YOUR BODY
READ WHAT YOUR BOQUETE FRIENDS
AND NEIGHBORS ARE SAYING ABOUT
The 5 Rites
(15 Minutes Of Daily Exercise)
Presented by Michael Cooper at The Haven Hotel
Excerpts from attendees....(be sure not to miss Merl's 1st and 2nd testimonials!)
--ADRIANA SPITTELER, (January 2018) Boquete Resident says
I joined Michael's "5 Rites Clinic" in September 2017 and when I started I could not lift my head at all when lying on the floor. Michael showed me special exercises to strengthen my neck-muscles and I have fully regained my strength to lift my head, it's really incredible. I really love it and normally do my "5 Rites" in the morning. It takes me 15-20 min max, including some intermediary stretching exercises (introduced by Michael as well). Michael is not only a fantastic practitioner, but also an excellent teacher. With his skills, his passion and compassion he did instill a love for daily practice, which I never thought would suit me. I have to admit, the "5 Rites" have changed my life for the better and I thank Michael for convincing me to join his clinic. Do the same and you will see and feel positive changes soon! (SEE BELOW FOR ADRIANA'S FULL TESTIMONY)
—MERL WILL-WALLACE, (October 2017) Boquete Resident & Businessman says “Ten weeks ago I took the Five Tibetan Rites at The Haven from Michael Cooper... For years I have had paroxysmal vertigo, which makes me sick to my stomach any time that I lay down or spin around... Within a week the vertigo was gone. Almost immediately I found I had a lot more energy. I have also lost 10 pounds with no change in diet, except I don't tolerate coffee as well as I used to (way too much energy now)...Most importantly, my stubborn high blood pressure is now normal. Overall I feel stronger, more flexible and, well, yes younger. Thank you Michael for introducing me to this miracle in my life."
--MERL WILL-WALLACE - UPDATE Feb 12, 2018
Michael, it has been 6 months now since I took your clinic on the five Tibetan rites and am still amazed by how increasingly healthy I feel. My energy continues to increase each week, leaving me to wonder if there is no top end to this practice and health. The five exercises have gotten easier and easier with each passing week to the point they seem effortless (even number 4, which I thought I could never do). I have to say, rain or shine, the five Tibetan rites are an essential part of my day.
Merl Will-Wallace
--LAURA, Boquete Resident says "Something my husband and I can do and encourage each other while doing....Notice increased stamina/strength....My clothes are and continue to get looser...must go shopping!...Now I look at my calves and wonder 'Whose are these anyway?' They look so different!...Like the convenience of doing it at home in comfy clothes...much more likely for me to keep it up if it's at home, doesn't take much time and I get noticeable results relatively quickly.
Thank you Michael for all you do,
Laura (SEE BELOW FOR FULL TESTIMONY)
—CLEO, Boquete Resident says "I am 74 years old and a few months ago I attended The 5 Rites class from Michael. It has been very beneficial for me. Better balance, feel stronger and more stamina. I like the fact that I can do the exercises at home in a short amount of time."
--EM, Boquete Resident says "Michael, thank you so much.... just wanted to say 2 days down but can already feel a big difference in myself afterwards. It seems to make me more energetic but also things are brighter and clearer. I am benefiting hugely from more blood flow and oxygen. Seriously, for 10 mins effort, this is a winner!"
IF YOU AGREE THAT YOUR
LIFE WILL BE BETTER AND HAPPIER WHEN
YOUR "GOOD-HEALTH-SPAN MATCHES YOUR LONG-LIFE-SPAN",
THEN
SIGN UP!
What’s Included?
- We begin each session with with a gentle warm up from my Stretching for EveryBODY series.
- Then you'll be shown how to correctly and easily perform these 5 Exercises called the Five Rites from the world famous book Ancient Secret of The Fountain of Youth by Peter Kelder.
- By spending only 10-15 minutes a day doing these 5 exercises you’ll feel and experience the following...
- Benefits
- Strengthen core muscles, tone the body—Increase Energy & Vitality
- Relieves the pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia, increases mobility and range of motion in all limbs AND in the spine
- Increases strength and flexibility in the spine, legs, wrists & fingers, elbows, shoulders, knees & hips
- Increases energy and boosts or stabilizes metabolism
- Slows down the aging process and improves the quality of your life
- Improves balance and equilibrium which gives you better footing and quicker reaction time, helping to eliminate falls or lessen the severity of a fall
- You will look younger, fresher, and be stronger
THE DETAILS(Every clinic is limited to 8 people so everyone gets personal attention!)WHERE?
The Haven Hotel & Spa, Boquete
WHEN?2nd February SessionMonday Feb 26 10:00am-11:45am
Wednes Feb 28 10:15am-11:45am
Friday Mar 2 10:15am-11:45am
(ONLY 4 PLACES REMAINING IN THIS SESSION)
1st March Session
Monday Feb 5 10:00am-11:45am
Wednes Feb 7 10:15am-11:45am
Friday Feb 9 10:15am-11:45am
(8 PLACES AVAILABLE IN THIS SESSION)
HOW MUCH?
Suggested donation is $50 which covers all classes, all personal instruction and handouts.
How do I Sign Up?
Reply to Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com to RSVP and and confirm your space. Or stop by The Haven reception desk and the receptionist will take your reservation and donation.
What do I Bring?
Comfortable work out clothes, an exercise mat if you have one, and Your Happy Smiling Face!
1st Note
This will be the best $50 you ever invested in your Life & Health!
All that is required of you is 15 minutes or less a day and your willingness to try.
2nd Note
Frommy 17 years experience of practicing and 16 years of teaching the Five Rites, you will learn the overlooked keys to seamlessly integrating this routine into your daily life. You'll know the shortcuts to improving your posture, strength, flexibility, and physical stamina.
3rd NoteIf you are unsure of beginning this program because of physical issues, please email me to discuss and/or schedule a 20 minute consultation with me at The Haven. There is no fee for this consultation. mic1951co@gmail.
com It's time to DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT from that which got you where you are.
Space is limited so register now to hold your place.
Yours in Health,
Michael Cooper
Private Sessions Available
FULL TESTIMONIALS
ADRIANA SPITTELER, Jan 2018
Michael has been one of the best teachers I've had. I joined his "5 Rites Clinic" in September 2017 and when I started, I could not perform the 2nd Rite, because I could not lift my head at all when lying on the floor. Michael showed me special exercises to strengthen my neck-muscles and now I am up to 21 repetitions and I have fully regained my strength to lift my head, it's really incredible. I really love it and normally do my "5 Rites" in the morning. It takes me 15-20 min max, including some intermediary stretching exercises (introduced by Michael as well) . If I don't manage to do them in the morning, I am doing them prior to bed-time, both works and I hardly missed a day since I started. Michael is not only a fantastic practitioner, but also an excellent teacher. With his skills, his passion and compassion he did instill a love for daily practice, which I never thought would suite me. But it does and I have to admit, the "5 Rites" have changed my life for the better and I thank Michael for convincing me to join his clinic. Do the same and you will see and feel positive changes soon! Adriana
Merl Will-Wallace, October 2017
Ten weeks ago I took the Five Tibetan Rites at The Haven from Michael Cooper. I have done yoga and tai chi before and was wondering how this could be so much better. The beginning was anything but auspicious. For years I have had paroxysmal vertigo, which makes me sick to my stomach any time that I lay down or spin around. Rite one and two had me on the ropes. With Michael's direction I just pushed on. Within a week the vertigo was gone. I started thinking I could not do five reps. I did, but thought I could never increase two reps in a week. I did, and I did two more each week until I hit 21. I have not missed a day in ten weeks and don't plan on missing one ever. Almost immediately I found I had a lot more energy that was sustainable throughout the day. I have also lost 10 pounds with no change in diet, except I don't tolerate coffee as well as I used to (way to much energy now). Most importantly my stubborn high blood pressure is now normal. Overall I feel stronger, more flexible and, well, yes younger. Thank you Michael for introducing me to this miracle in my life.
Laura, November 2017
Something my husband and I can do and encourage each other while doing.
Increased strength in weird ways, like holding the hairdryer/curling iron.
Notice increased stamina/strength when doing occasional reps of my other exercises.
My clothes are and continue to get looser, not only pants but sleeves on short-sleeved blouses...must go shopping!
When on the mat for #4, I look at my calves and wonder 'Whose are these anyway?' They look so different.
Took monthly photos, as suggested...haven't looked at them yet.
Like the convenience of doing it at home with comfy clothes, bare feet and a yoga mat. Much more likely for me to keep it up if it's at home, doesn't take much time and I get noticeable results relatively quickly.
I'm a lot stronger, more flexible and coordinated than I thought!!
Thank you Michael for all you do,
Laura
Em, October 2017
Just wanted to say 2 days down...rest of life to go...but can already feel a big difference in myself afterwards.
It seems to make me more energetic but also things are brighter and clearer. I am benefiting hugely from more blood flow and oxygen.
Seriously for 10 mins effort this is a winner. Thank you so much.
All the Best!Michael--___________________________________________________________________
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OPINION: Victims of poisoning and bureaucracy
Post Views: 119The survivors of the massive poisoning with diethylene glycol and the relatives of those who died because of this poisoning still face bureaucratic barriers that seem insurmountable. After this accumulation of injustice, the Administration Attorney General has formally informed the Minister of Health, the Director General of the Social Security Fund, and the Minister of Economy and Finance, that the failure of the State for these Panamanians should be corrected. In recent weeks, criminal justice has shown its weakness and the weakness over those accused of massive poisoning. It is, however, in terms of the services of health, therapies, periodic examinations and compensation, that the Government agencies have failed the responsibility of fulfilling their tasks. Here is the most important lesson of irresponsibility in the management of public services: theconsequences are paid by innocent people. There is no right for so much indifference. Enough already! …LA PRENSA, Feb. 13.http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/opinion-victims-poisoning-bureaucracy
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Two dead in Carnival traffic accidents
Post Views: 204TWO PEOPLE died in traffic accidents in the first two full days of Carnival, one in the district of Arraiján and the latest one in Herrera. Robinson Ruiz, approximately 40 years old, in Herrera, was killed in a hit and run incident in the village of Parita at 8 o’clock on Sunday night. February 11.According to Transit Police reports Ruiz died instantly due to the strong impact he suffered. His death brings traffic fatalities this year to 41
On Saturday night, in the district of Arraiján, an unidentified man was hit and killed by a sedan-type vehicle in the Cerro Silvestre sector, when he tried to cross the four lanes of the highway.
The Joint Task Force (FTC) reported that during Carnival Monday there were 81 traffic accidents nationwide with 45 injured and one fatal victim (Herrera).
Traffic police have urged pedestrians to use safety lines and pedestrian bridges when crossing roads.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/two-dead-carnival-traffic-accidents
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Yellow flag, strong waves on both coasts
BATHING with care alertPost Views: 154STRONG WAVES of up to four meters, on the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines led to the raising of yellow flags on all beaches under the care of the Joint Task Force on Tuesday, February 13The flags will remain until Wednesday, February 14.
“The preventive measure will allow lifeguards to assess the risks and place the red flag if necessary,” said to José Donderis, director of the National Civil Protection System.
“The yellow flag is to warn bathers that they should enjoy the beach with precaution.”
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/yellow-flag-strong-waves-coasts
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11-year poisoning nightmare continues
YEARS of protests have failedPost Views: 191PANAMA’S Administration Prosecutor is trying to light a fire under four government bodies to take action over the 11 years-old diethylene glycol poisoning scandal that killed hundreds and left hundreds more suffering and in need of care.
Rigoberto Gonzalez
González sent letters to Miguel Mayo, Minister of Health; Alfredo Martiz, Director of Social Security (CSS); Humberto Mas, director of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, and Dulcidio De La Guardia, Minister of Economy and Finance.
“I make a formal request to you to be the auditor and guarantor that, at the time any person who is certified as an affected patient or claims to be affected and requires the services of the institution under your charge, that they are received and treated with the priority they deserve, in order to ensure respect for their rights, “says Gonzalez in the letters.
The first cases of poisoning in CSS patients were known in September 2006, but there was an early cover-up, and 11 years after the massive casualties from cough syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol, that originated in China, the struggle of the victims in search of justice continues.
11 YEARS of protests
They have knocked on the doors of the Social Security Fund (CSS), the entity that distributed the poisoned medicines; have gone to the Ministry of Health, and to the Presidency and have held vigils in front of the Supreme Court and government buildings,
Now, they have reached González, whose office has been received, at least 72 complaints from people who claim better care.
The notes to May, Mas and Martiz were sent on January 5, and to De La Guardia on January 10.
It warns them of his concerns about the situation faced by affected patients and specifically for those people who have repeatedly appealed to the Public Ministry Attorney General to file complaints against different institutions of the State.
Gonzalez adds that in his capacity as prosecutor attending to his powers to monitor the official conduct of public servants, he asks them to be supervisors and guarantors of service to the affected and that “they are treated with the priority they deserve.”
No Reactions
La Prensa contacted the Public Relations departments of the Ministry of Health, the CSS and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, to get reactions to Gonzalez’s request, but there was no response.The victims have also approached National Transparency Authority (Antai). To report the lack of specialists on analysis and case studies in the evaluation committee. Pedro Montañez, a poison victim said: “we must also pay attention to the seven medical professionals that make up the commission ” and cited a Ministry of Health resolution, in which two nephrologists and a gastroenterologist of the CSS were appointed ad honorem in addition, to two specialists of internal medicine and gastroenterology of Hospital Santo Tomás and a lawyer of the MEF, but no toxicology specialist.
Montanez said a clinical toxicologist, was a fundamental and basic specialty to detect who could have been contaminated by the diethylene glycol.
He said t the specialists with expertise in nephrology, internal medicine and gastroenterology can complement, but not replace the knowledge of a clinical toxicologist reports La Prensa.
Legal moves
On February 1, 50 lawsuits were presented before the Supreme Court on behalf of victims and relatives of people affected by the poison, reports La Prensa.Each one claims, at least, $6 million from the Panamanian State with the argument that they have not been properly attended.
Among the evidence provided is the ruling of the Criminal Chamber of the Court that sentenced ex-staff members of the CSS and individuals related to the purchase of the raw material with which they made the medicines.
René Luciani, director of the Social Security Fund (CSS) between 2004 and 2009, is being held in El Renacer prison serving a 16-month prison sentence.
the former Director of Pharmacy and Drugs of the Ministry of Health, Pablo Solís, was sentenced to 18 months.
A compliance judge declared the 18-month sentence of Linda Thomas, of the CSS Medicines Laboratory extinguished allowing for time in preventive detention reports La Prensa.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/11-year-poisoning-nightmare-continues
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Central America: Fuel Prices up to February 12
Price of gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $3.98, Nicaragua $3.80, Honduras $3.71, Guatemala $3.32, El Salvador $3.32 and Panama $2.99.
Monday, February 12, 2018
From a report by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador:
The United States reported its second increase in its oil inventories on February 7 of this year, in which its production reached a record of 10.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in the last week, as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA); where an 11 week downward streak was reversed, affected by low temperatures and the holiday season.
As a result, distillate stocks, including diesel and heating fuels, rose by 3.9 million barrels per week, compared to the expectation of a 1.4 million barrel per week drop, allowing for slight drops in diesel and distillate prices.
Price in dollars Regular Special Diesel El Salvador 3.32 3.52 3.00 Guatemala 3.32 3.47 2.86 Honduras 3.71 4.04 3.39 Nicaragua 3.80 3.95 3.40 Costa Rica 3.98 4.13 3.52 Panama* 2.99 3.11 2.80 *Data taken from Acodeco.gob.pa
https://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Central_America_Fuel_Prices_up_to_February_12
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Panama: $250 million to Manage Potable Water System
With a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank, a process to optimize the production and distribution system of drinking water in Panama will be implemented.
Monday, February 12, 2018
The program includes improving the management of the Institute of Aqueducts and Sewerage Systems (IDAAN) and the optimization of the system to produce and distribute potable water. The Government of Panama will contribute an additional US $5.5 million to the program, for a total value of US $255.5 million.
Part of the technical assistance includes the installation of meters, repairing leaks and pumps, changing valves and hydrants, repairs in drinking water treatment plants, pressure management, renovation of networks, and a program of raising awareness in the population to reduce of consumption, among other measures.
From a statement issued by the Inter-American Development Bank:Panama will undertake a program to improve the quality of potable water service to the population of the metropolitan area of its capital city with the support of a US $250 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
The program includes improving the management of the Institute of Aqueducts and Sewerage Systems (IDAAN) and the optimization of the system to produce and distribute potable water. The Government of Panama will contribute an additional US $5.5 million to the program, for a total value of US $255.5 million.Read full statement issued (in Spanish).
https://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_250_million_for_Potable_Water_Management
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New $3.5 million University Headquarters in Boquete’s Rapidly Developing Commercial Zone
Many Panamanians believe in higher education. Young Panamanians often work in day jobs while going to University at night. They study to become accomplished business people, engineers, accountants, attorneys, computer programmers, teachers and many other specialties. It is impressive how many achieve bachelor level and advanced degrees.
Several significant universities serve these Chiriqui Province’s hard working students. Until now, their primary operations have been in the area’s only sizable city, David. U.N.A.C.H.I. is one of those universities. They have offered classes in Boquete while operating at night from the local high school since 1997. Now, U.N.A.C.H.I. is investing in a major expansion of their efforts in Alto Boquete. The new facility just broke ground on April 5, 2017.
The site choice is notable for investors in the region. It is located in a key area of Alto Boquete that is suddenly seeing rapid development.
There is only one sizable road that provides practical access to the town. It was transformed from a little two lane into a major four lane thoroughfare several years ago. With most of Boquete’s in town property already built on, any enterprise that could use a little elbow room and lower property pricing than in downtown are eyeing the Alto Boquete commercial zone. There are many new commercial centers, residential developments, restaurants, stores, and more emerging there. The new road to Palmira and on to Volcan is to be sourced from this area and the new Boquete Convention Center will be on this road as well. In addition, the new hospital and now the new University campus will be here. You can expect this part of Boquete to be one of the most rapidly developed over the next many years. However, with canyons on both sides, land is somewhat limited. Expect investors to eye this zone as a solid bet for appreciation.
The new U.N.A.C.H.I. campus is just one sign of the changes to come in Alto Boquete.
Translated from Spanish from the Honorable Millo Walker Vasquez Boquete’s Mayor’s Facebook page, posted April 5, 2017:
“Delivery of order to proceed and the symbolic act of the beginning of the future university headquarters in Boquete U.N.A.C.H.I.
Created in December 1997, with the aim of providing access to higher education and to cover the educational needs of Boquete, the university extension of Boquete under the administration of dean Etelvina Medianero de Bonaga and coordinated by Mirtha Chacón de Candanedo, delivered the order to proceed and the symbolic act of the beginning of the future university building on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
With the presence of university authorities, the Mayor of Boquete Emigdio Walker Vasquez, local authorities and Congresswoman, with a lot of excitement the order to proceed was given and the symbolic act of the beginning of the future university was in charge of the Academic Vice-Dean José Coronel.
The total building of the future university extension in Boquete will cost $ 3.5 million and starts on Wednesday, 5 April, with the first stage at a cost of $500,000.00, and will be built in Alto Boquete, Boquete District, district of economic growth with vision of higher education with quality.
The extension which started to work in 1998 and since then the community desirous of that higher academic preparation had requested to fulfill this dream, currently the university extension has more than 500 students, 72 teachers 9 Bachelor’s degree, 4 post graduate degrees, and it has incorporated masters and Phds in recent years; the university extension undertook its first graduation a 28 December 2001 where 23 students completed their degree in computer technician.”
“ENTREGA DE ORDEN DE PROCEDER Y PRIMERA PALADA DE FUTURA SEDE UNIVERSITARIA U.N.A.C.H.I. EN BOQUETE
Creada en diciembre de 1997, con el propósito de dar acceso a la educación superior y cubrir necesidad educativa que anhela el distrito boqueteño como alternativa de superación la Extensión universitaria de Boquete bajo la administración de la Rectora M.Sc. Etelvina Medianero De Bonaga y coordinado por la M.Sc. Mirtha Chacón de Candanedo, hizo entrega de Orden de Proceder y colocación de la Primera Palada hoy miércoles 5 de abril de 2017.
Con la presencia de autoridades universitarias, alcalde de Boquete Emigdio Walker Vásquez, autoridades locales, la diputada y suplente del circuito se dio con mucha emoción la Orden de Proceder y Colocación de la Primera Palada para futura Extensión Universitaria de Boquete que estuvo a cargo del Vicerrector Académico M.Sc. José Coronel.
La edificación total de la futura sede universitaria de Boquete tendrá un costo de 3.5 millones de dólares e inicia hoy miércoles 5 de abril, con una primera etapa a un costo de medio millón de dólares, y construido en el corregimiento de Alto Boquete, distrito de Boquete, distrito de crecimiento económico con visión de educación superior con calidad.
La Extensión que inicio sus labores en 1998 y desde entonces la comunidad deseosa de esa preparación académica superior había solicitado que se cumpliera con este sueño, actualmente la Extensión universitaria cuenta con más de 500 estudiantes, 72 docentes 9 licenciatura, 4 postgrado, y se incorporan maestrías y doctorados en los últimos años; la extensión universitaria realizó su primera graduación un 28 de diciembre de 2001 donde 23 estudiantes culminan su plan de estudio en Técnico en Informática.
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$18 Million in Major Boquete Investments Announced: New Bridge, New Road & More
This new bridge near the center of downtown Boquete next to the famous Panamonte Hotel will provide easier access for everyone into town. It comes at the same time that the new area-wide water system is in process of being implemented. President Varela visited Boquete to announce the start of construction of the new bridge as well as to provide the order to start the new road that will link Alto Boquete to Potrerillos and on to Volcan.
He also highlighted tourism development of the Boquete area during his visit when he ascended Panama’s tallest peak Volcan Baru from Boquete.
Panama’s federal government continues to steadily invest relatively big dollars into the Boquete area and Chiriqui. Boquete is a sparkling gem of Panama in the eyes of the world and is loved by Panamanians. Expect to see major and continued government and private investments in tourism development, security and infrastructure improvements into the area.
In addition to this bridge and road the projects and investments are stacking up. They include:
New $12 Million Boquete Public Hospital – Also Available to Expats
New Boquete to Volcan Road
New Boquete Convention Center
New Public, Tourism and Handicraft Market Opens in Boquete
President Varela in Boquete – Gives Order to Begin $22.5 Million Water Distribution / Treatment Project
Mystery Commercial Plaza in Boquete Revealed
Massive Expansion Planned for Main Road to Volcan
Something Incredible is Happening in David, Panama
$100 million for Chiriqui & Bocas del Toro Bananas! – Economic Boon for the Region
David Panama’s Huge New $180 Million “Federal Mall” is a Go
$31 Million for Chiriqui Sports – Includes Major Fútbol / Soccer & Baseball Stadiums
New $3.5 million University Headquartes in Boquete’s Rapidly Developing Commercial Zone
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Pediatric Hospital surgeries, patient visits suspended
Post Views: 146ELECTIVE surgery and patient visits will be suspended for ten days at the Pediatric Specialties Hospital (HEP) for urgent structural work.The suspensions will start on Thursday, February 15 to Sunday, February 25. said a statement issued by the Social Security Fund (CSS) in a statement issued on Monday, February 12.
The hospital’s medical director, Julio Vega, said that the suspension of visits and surgeries was because of the unpostponable work that must be done in the third floor of the HEP including waterproofing the slab, reinforcements of the air conditioning ducts and adjustments in some infrastructures of the Hemodialysis Room.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/pediatric-hospital-surgeries-patient-visits-suspended
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Waves force beach evacuation
Post Views: 459STRONG WAVES hitting the Santa Clara beach led the Joint Task Force to order its evacuation on Monday afternoon, February 12.Red warning flags were raised by the Civil Protection Service (Sinaproc) on other beaches following tidal alerts and 15 people were rescued from the sea.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/waves-force-beach-evacuation
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Carnival Rescues, Escapes, Accidents
A Sinapoc rescuePost Views: 282PANAMA’S Joint Task Force (FTC) was kept at full stretch in the first two days of Carnival as 128, 307 vehicles headed to the interior with 47.929 returning to Panama City by 8 am Monday, Feb,12, leaving a guaranteed bumper to bumper crawl home on Tuesday.The FTC call center received over 105,000 calls on the weekend.
Security forces are guarding 41 beaches and 9 rivers and in the first two days the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), made 15 rescues in Santa Clara, , Mamoní, Las Mendozas, Punta Chame, Caño de Dolega and Las Lajas. They also attended to 64 people affected by Culecos in Las Tablas, Las Mendozas, Aguadulce and San Miguelito.
Fishermen saved
Two artisanal fishermen were found adrift 5.5 nautical miles south of Isla La Ensillada, in the province of Chiriqui on Sunday.The Aeronaval Service transferred a 13-year-old minor with a serious head injury from Chitré to Howard and then by ambulance to hospital for specialized medical attention.
The Unified Emergency Medical Management System (SUME 911) answered 3,526 calls 42 were due to traffic incidents, firefighter aquatic rescuers attended 8 people injured by stingrays in Veracruz beach, Panama Oeste.
Arrests and escapes
Two robbery suspects in the La Chorrera jail, took advantage of Carnival to saw through cell bars and escape.On Sunday the National Police (PN) reported 20 arrests for various crimes, one of for homicide and another for drugs, both in the province Veraguas.
An undocumented foreigner was detained in Herrera and another 18 foreigners with expired documents on the Azuero peninsula.
The National Police Directorate of Traffic Operations reported until Monday 3,117 fines for traffic infractions, including 194 proven impaired and 805 for speeding, and 299 vehicles were towed.
The Maritime Authority (AMP) fined 6 boats; 2 for not using safety device; 1 for passenger excess; 1 for testing drug positive and 2 for sailing without a departure ticket.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/carnival-rescues-escapes-accidents
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Sinaproc saves four more bathers
Post Views: 189THE NATIONAL Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) saved another four bathers from waves on the Pacific Coast on Monday afternoon bringing their total rescues for the first three days of Carnival to 19.The latest saves were in Playa Corona, in the San Carlos district province of Panamá Oeste.
The bathers were dragged by the strong waves that are registered on some Pacific coastlines, in the provinces of Coclé and Panamá Oeste where red warning flags are flying.
Two of the bathers were transferred to hospital.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/sinaproc-saves-four-bathers
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Sea Snakes and Stingray Alert
Sea snakesPost Views: 428The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) issued a warning on on Monday, February 12, of the presenceof marine snakes on El Uverito beach, in Los Santos Province.Eight people have been treated after encounters with stingrays on the beach in Veracruz, near Panama City.
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Pope Francis opens registration for WYD Panama
Pope Francis clicks in on WYD registerPost Views: 73Pope Francis became the first person to register for the 2019 World Youth Day (WYD) in Panama with the words: “That’s it, I’ve registered as a pilgrim on the journey to WYD Panama.”He made the announcement in Rome, on Sunday, February 11, before hundreds of faithful who gathered in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square to attend the Angelus prayer. The Panama event will be from January 22 to 27, 2019.
The pontiff was accompanied by two young people representing the pilgrims and volunteers who will arrive in Panama.
“I invite all the young people of the world to join with faith and enthusiasm this event of grace and fraternity, whether traveling to Panama or participating in their local communities, ” he said.
The event is expected to draw some 400,000 to Panama, which will delight tourism authorities but has raised concerns with some over how a city of around 880,000 people with traffic-clogged streets and an overloaded transportation system, will cope with a five-day influx of almost half its population, Metro Line 2 will be only partially opened and the 2019 election campaign will be at full pitch.
WYD is a religious and cultural event that gathers young people from all over the world every three years.
It is a festive gathering in which hundreds of thousands of young Catholics congregate in the city chosen by the pontiff to host the WYD that will be filled with pilgrims and volunteers.
Past roll calls
To date, there have been 13 World Youth Days. in 1987 in Buenos Aires (Argentina), 1989 Santiago de Compostela (Spain),1991 Czestochowa (Poland), 1993 Denver (United States), 1995 Manila (Philippines), 1997 Paris (France), 2000 Rome (Italy), 2002 Toronto (Canada), 2005 Cologne (Germany), 2008 Sydney (Australia), 2011 Madrid (Spain), 2013 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 2016 Krakow (Poland).Young people who participate in WYDs are usually aged between 15 andm30. Most of them tend to be university students.
The record WYD attendance was in Manila with 5 million young people, according to estimates by local authorities.
The most multitudinous European WYD was in Rome in the year 2000, with 2,100,000 young people.
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Three overnight quakes recorded in Panama
Post Views: 279An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 shook Panama City on Saturday night, February 10, reports the University of Panama Institute of Geosciences.The tremor was located 43 kilometers northwest of Chepo. The movement, which occurred at 11:45 p.m., had a depth of 11 kilometers, according to the Institute.
It was felt in the provinces of Panama and Colon and by residents in the District of Arraiján.
The Civil Protection Agency (Sinaproc) asked the population to remain calm because no material damage or human losses have been reported.
A quake of magnitude 5.2 in the Pacific shook the border area between Costa Rica and Panama, early Sunday morning reported the Costa Rican National Seismological Network (RSN).
The earthquake occurred at 4.29 a.m. with its epicenter in the Pacific Ocean, 51 kilometers south of Puerto Armuelles, Panama, and with a depth of 10 kilometers.
The origin of the movement was the Panama Fracture Zone.
An hour earlier there was a 4.8 magnitude tremor in the same area.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/three-weekend-quakes-recorded-panama
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One dead 30 injured on first Carnival day
A 25-yeqrs-old man was run over and killed in ArriajanPost Views: 115One person was killed and 30 injured in 119 traffic accidents on the first day of Operation Titan 2018:”Safe Summer at Carnivals” as over 82,000 vehicles left Panama City for the interior said a Joint Task Force report issued on Saturday. Feb 10.Thousands of driving offence tickets were handed out by the National Police, including scores for impaired driving.
The Aeronaval Service (Senan) rescued three people, two Panamanians and one Colombian. west of Punta Coco who had been shipwrecked.
The Civil Protection Service (Sinaproc), rescued eight people including a child under 11 years on the beach at Santa Clara after she had been dragged away by a current.
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Police and tow trucks hit Carnival drivers jackpot
Post Views: 206BY EARLY afternoon on Sunday, February 11, the National Traffic Operations Directorate of the National Police, had handed out 2, 416 tickets, of which 115 were for proven impaired driving and 549 for speeding.Some 222 vehicles were towed . while 119 traffic accidents left 30 people injured, several seriously, and one person was killed . on the Panamericana highway, in Arraiján, Panamá Oeste bringing the year’s traffic death toll to 40.
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380 grass fires in five weeks
Post Views: 97THE PANAMA FIRE Department has been called out to douse 380 grass and undergrowth fires in the first five weeks of the year reports TVN NewsMost are deliberately set by landowners and farmers to clear overgrown property but during Carnival, there are often fires started by campers and picnickers,
The provinces with the highest incidence are: Coclé (91), Chiriquí (73), Panama Oeste (60) and Panama Center (59).
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65,807 vehicles, (and counting), head to interior
Post Views: 196By 10 am on Saturday, February 10, some 65,807 vehicles were heading for the interior to celebrate carnival or spend time on beaches, where yellow and red flags were being raised by the Civil Assistance Agency, (Sinaproc ) says the Transit Authority (ATTT)Also from the early hours of Saturday morning, thousands of people packed the Albrook terminal to travel by bus. Over 250,000 people were expected to leave Panama City, with the vehicle flow continuing throughout the weekend.
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Child rights group demands sex-ed action
Post Views: 80WHILE a draft law on sex education sits s frozen in the National Assembly The Committee on the Rights of the Child has recommended wide ranging changes to current rules.Among its recommendations are the decriminalizing of abortion; to guarantee adolescents’ access to economic contraceptives. and to restart the dialogue on sexual and reproductive health legislation.
The committee is composed of five independent experts whose job is to supervise the application of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by Panama in 1990.
“The Committee is concerned about the suspension of the debate in the National Assembly of Bill 61, which calls for policies of integral education, care and health promotion, especially regarding sexual and reproductive health, “says a newly released document.
The text emphasizes the experts’ concern that girls under the age of 19 represent 18.7% of pregnancies reported in 2016. It also highlights the high dropout rates of pregnant children, the high number of those with venereal diseases and the lack of receptive health services for teenagers.
The discussion about sexual health, especially when it comes to minors, becomes quickly a debate of religious beliefs in Panama. Many say that sex education must be given at home.
Dr Orlando Quintero, director of the Health and Dignity Foundation of people affected by HIV / AIDS questions this thinking. “Unfortunately there is a mentality that talking about sexuality encourages young people to have sex. which is absurd. Who has the information, has the power. I’m not talking about being able to have sex, but the power to say No, “said Quintero.
“They think that their children are saints, and then young people do not dare to say anything for fear that they get beaten. They do not say anything, but they still have sex, infecting more people, “he said. He felt that young people should be able to get tested for HIV without their parents, but that all treatment must be executed with their knowledge, consent and participation since they are those responsible for the health of their children.
Quintero estimates that more than 90% of Panamanian homes lack adequate orientation and education
on sexual and reproductive health issues. He supports the recommendation of the report to promote the legislation but is firmly against abortion.
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Boat deaths sharpen weather warnings
Post Views: 180The actions of commercial boat operators leading to deaths, overturned craft and overnight tourist strandings give a special edge to Carnival weekend alerts from The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP).A warning of adverse sea conditions, on both coasts, was issued by the AMP on Saturday, February 10, and extends through Valentine’s Day, Feb.14.
According to the Authority, the notice is aimed mainly at small boats with outboard motors and pleasure yachts.
“To prevent, preserve and guarantee the security of citizenship at sea, the AMP recommends that boat captains and operators take into account the climatic conditions before sailing; If these are adverse, it is advisable not to sail until the weather improves,” says the alert.
Three people died in a recent overturning incident, and a group of tourists had to swim for 30 minutes and spend the night on an island in another.
Two pleasure boat captains have been charged with being impaired.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/boat-deaths-sharpen-weather-warnings
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39 Panama traffic deaths this year
Post Views: 94AN unidentified woman was hit and killed on Via Espana in Rio Abajo on Friday morning, February 9 a day after another woman was run down in Parque Lefevre.The two deaths, bring the total of traffic fatalities this year to 39, with 14 of them pedestrians.
Traffic accidents took the lives of 412 people in 2017, 24 less than the previous year but still disproportionately high in a country of only some four million people. Thirty of the deaths were recorded as hit and run.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/39-panama-traffic-deaths-year
The bathers were dragged by the strong waves that are registered on some Pacific coastlines, in the provinces of Coclé and Panamá Oeste where red warning flags are flying.
Last Opportunity to See the Final Performance of "Panama, The Musical" on Sunday, March 4th
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A few seats remain on the dedicated bus for the round trip excursion to Panama City for the final performance of "Panama, The Musical". This trip includes round trip bus transportation from Boquete to Panama City (with stops along the way), hotel lodging at the Wyndham Hotel at Albrook Mall (including breakfast), transfers in both directions from the hotel to the performance hall located in the Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge), and tickets for the best seats in the auditorium. As the finale for this musical you can know that it will be an extra special performance for this English language musical. It promises to be an event that you will want to brag about for a long time into the future. You were there!
Limited spaces are still available. Contact Judith Tovar at easytravel@cwpanama.net or Linda Hart at lhart249@hotmail.com.
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On March 4 bus will be leaving at 7:30AM instead of 8:30AM (bus leaves from the “Gym” right behind the Terpel gas station at the entrance of Boquete).
Leaving Boquete at 7:30AM will permit us to get to our hotel…Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel… around 3:30PM/latest 4PM (March 4 is a Sunday..so there is hardly no traffic on the road or in the city that day).
This way you have some time on your own to go to the mall, to the hotel pool, or just hang around until we leave for the Musical at 7:15PM.
LAST PRESENTATION – SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 – ITS GOING TO BE A PARTY!
Panama, The Musical Trip – March 4, 2018 to March 5, 2018
This play “Panama, The Musical” is the talk of the town. “A Love Story with a Roaring Twenties Twist – think Moulin Rouge meets the West Side Story on the Panama Canal”. This play is in English. We could not let this amazing play pass by without making it possible for a group of people from Boquete to go see it.
WE JUST CAME BACK FROM SEEING THIS MUSICAL AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS MUSICAL IS A “MUST SEE”!!!
We have made it very affordable and added a lot of perks to make it a memorable trip.
Itinerary:
Sunday, March 4th we will leave Boquete at 7:30AM and take our private tour bus to Panama City. Our bus trips are anything but dull. We will offer you continental breakfast on the bus..coffee, pastries and delicious mimosas! Water, red and white wine will also be available. After a couple of necessary stops, including lunch in Santiago, we will arrive at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel where we will be staying for the night.
We will be leaving the hotel at 7:15PM to get to the theater in time for the 8:30PM evening performance of “Panama, the Musical”.
This will be their LAST PRESENTATION SO BE PREPARED FOR IT TO BE AMAZING!
We have blocked “Gold, center stage” seats especially for our group. We have assigned seats and will all be sitting together.
After the show, our bus will take us back to the hotel where you can crash for the night, or go for a nightcap to their lounge.
The next morning you can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. The hotel is connected to the Albrook Mall where you will be able to do some shopping before our departure at 12:30pm. If shopping is not what you are interested in you can go into Panama City to do whatever you want.
Our bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 pm. Again we will be making necessary stops along the way for your comfort. A scheduled stop for a food break will be in Anton or Santiago.
Price is $250.00 “per person”. Based on double occupancy. This price includes: Round trip bus, 1 nights stay at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel, Gold Center Stage seats in the theater, full buffet breakfast, some free time in Panama City, and a wonderful trip to remember.
Space is limited. MAXIMUM 35 persons. This bus will fill up very fast…so contact us ASAP to reserve your space.
Contact Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com or Judith Tovar – easytravel@cwpanama.net