Keith Woolford

It was about this time last year that Ferrufino was busted for a DUI at the Caldera checkpoint when out on bail for alleged corruption. Guys like this only serve to point up the ridiculousness of a system which allows a 'Sorry, I can't be tried right now because I'm running for political office" routine. imo,the policy should be changed so that political aspirants must not be facing any criminal charges.

A bit of a bump at the dinner hour. 4.2 M, near Potrerillos Arriba There were also some tremors registered earlier in the day near Chepo in Eastern Panama.

Here's the reason they ticket drivers for carrying passengers in the back of a pickup truck. This truck lost power going up a hill in Baru today and then weaved out of control as it rolled back down. One fellow died after he was pitched out of the box and run over by the vehicle. https://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/provincias/Muere-activista-Partido-Panamenista-Chiriqui_0_5258474160.html

These are the same folks who told you there would be flights to the U.S. from David.

Pet Friendly notice at La Caldereña x

Impresiones next door to Mailboxes, and Mandarin, also stock printer paper.There's no need to go to David.

COPA Airlines has immediately and temporarily grounded their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX9 aircraft. Flights scheduled on those planes will be shifted to other aircraft. Travelers can check on their itinerary at www.copa.com

Countrywide UV Radiation Alert Not a good time for those who feel they're sunshine deficient to catch up in a hurry

Corn here is always ground for human consumption. Tortillas de Maiz Bollos Empanadas, Tamales Almojabanos

Contact appears to have been minimal.

This is probably the most legitimate appeal to delay his fate that he's made to date.

Two New Shopping Centres Under Construction in David Two sizable new shopping centres are under construction in David. One is on the PanAmerican Highway just west of Cochez y Cia. The other is on Av. Red-Gray, known by Gringos as the Airport road. Finishing work continues on Federal Mall.

Somehow I think that number was mis-stated.

National Police officers went up to the summit today and re-painted the Cross. The vandalism was roundly denounced.

Authorities are looking for some young people who defaced the Cross up there at the peak of Volcan Baru and then shared a photo of the act on social media.

The 'veda', or moratorium, on political campaigning was lifted Monday, 60 days before the general elections to be held on May 5th. http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/este-lunes-carnaval-levanta-veda-electoral/24109699

So far during Carnaval, 741 people have gone hiking on Volcan Baru. Dozens have required assistance because of the extreme wind and cold temperatures.

Regularly scheduled flights into Panama are too expensive. Tourists can find cheaper destinations with more developed activities elsewhere.

Two new eateries, both serving a variety of typico food, have now opened in in Alto Boquete. El Sabroson is located about 150 meters south of Plaza San Francisco, and La Caldereña is in the new Dorado Centre adjacent to the Caldera turnoff.

So far the Darwin award for the 2019 Carnaval goes to this bull rider who died after being kicked in the head near Puerto Armuelles. "Sueltala" means let him loose.. It's a pretty safe bet that alcohol was involved.

Actually John, I think the simple explanation is probably the one the Canal Authority provided. They study the heck out of this stuff and a higher rate of evaporation due to higher temperatures makes sense.

The level of Lake Gatun was raised significantly during Canal expansion. Maximum operating level of Gatun Lake Canal elevations are referred to using the Precise Level Datum (PLD), which is close to the mean sea level of the Atlantic and Pacific entrances. The maximum operational level of Gatun Lake was raised by approximately 0.45 meters (1.5 feet) from the previous PLD level of 26.7 meters (88 feet) to a PLD level of 27.1 meters (89 feet). Combined with the widening and deepening of the navigational channels, this has increased Gatun Lake's usable water reserve capacity and allows the canal's water system to supply a daily average of 165,000,000 US gal (625,000 m3; 137,000,000 imp gal) of additional water. This additional water volume is enough to provide an annual average of approximately 1,100 additional lockages without affecting the water supply for human use, which is also provided from Gatun and Alhajuela Lakes.[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal_expansion_project#Maximum_operating_level_of_Gatun_Lake The new locks also retain 60% of their water.

Anyone watch the debate concerning the purity of Boquete's water on Tuesday night? This would have been especially important for those who believe our water is "bad".