Strikes are on in the City. Metrobus employees are on an indefinite strike as they are in disagreement with their liquidation/indemnification as part of the company's new ownership.
While the Panama Ports employees are on strike over what they allege are unjustified layoffs and demotions. The strike will be in effect until they negotiate directly with the President or the Minister of Mitradel
http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/Trabajadores-Panama-Ports-huelga_0_4414058555.html
And truck drivers will go on strike in Paso Canoas and Chiriqui this Monday the 15th as the government has failed to address their concerns over imports of onions and potatoes
http://elsiglo.com/panama/camioneros-prenden-rancho-haran-paro/23921369
Parents who send their kids to private schools and do Declaration of Rent (Tax returns of people making over $800 per month) may be able to claim an exemption/discount on their returns by means of a write off for school expenses such as registration, supplies, transportation and monthly fees. Limited to elementary and mid education, not university.
http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/Analizan-beneficios-padres-escuelas-particulares_0_4413308647.html
Panama and Arab Emirates sign and agreement to begin relations that will affect economics, politics, cultural, touristic and social investments,
http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/panama-firma-acuerdo-emiratos-arabes/23921518
New tourist destination may be in the near future for the town of Pixvae in Veraguas. The community has gorgeous virgin beaches and hope to start developing infrastructure to boost tourism in the area. For those into eco tourism and beaches, now may be the time to visit before it becomes the next Coronado
http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/pixvae-aspira-convertirse-destino-turistico/23921478
SINAPROC issued a warning for Chiriqui Highland's residents as they predict 24 more hours of strong winds, which have caused thus far,damages to power lines, buildings, and downed trees, even causing the dead of an elder when a tree feel on his hammock
http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/provincias/productores-vientos-Chiriqui_0_4413308672.html
Around 1300 Cuban migrants are still in Panama and the governments of Panama and Mexico have signed a humanitarian deal. The Cubans have been busy at the Copa offices in David, paying an approximate $536 for their tickets to Mexico near the US border, where they will be allowed to cross into the US. As a prevention of more H1N1 outbreaks, they are required to have all their documents in order, including a certificate of good health by Panama authorities. They are going to be able to fly to Mexico as soon as next week Monday
Over $100K in loses for the producers of highlands (Volcan and Cerro Punta) and El Salto in Boquete due to bad weather conditions and strong winds.
http://elsiglo.com/panama/100-perdidas/23921361
Protesters out in the city today demanding the resignation of the Supreme Court Magistrates amidst reports of corruption and lack of morals when imposing the justice in Panama
http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/protesta-pide-renuncia-todos-magistrados/23921483
Over $2mil required to resolve the drought crisis facing the livestock ranchers in Chiriqui, highly affected by the effects of El Nino
http://www.critica.com.pa/provincias/plan-de-sequia-requiere-de-21-millones-422011
Residents on Chiriqui's HIghlands on high alert after the Chiriqui Viejo continues to rise its levels, growing fears of an overflow like in the past years, which have caused significant material loses and even lives. The Caldera river is also increasing its levels keeping SINAPROC in alert
http://www.critica.com.pa/provincias/chiricanos-alarmados-421916
High UV rates continue for Chiriqui with extreme indexes reaching up to 15. Caution and use of sunblock SPF35 or higher every 2 hours in recommended
On another note: 8,000 traffic tickets issued during Carnavales with 12 dead.
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