Tag Archives: News

Splish, Splash, Splosh; Hydroxychloroquine is used again to treat patients with covid-19; Restaurants closed; Discounts on municipal taxes in the Capital; Another Bad Joke

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 My house is anything but new.  The advantage is how I was able to purchase it at a very reasonable price.  The disadvantage is having to constantly do maintenance on it; both preventive and reactive (but mostly reactive). One common issue we have is with the plumbing.  It seems that every […]

First 4 Months; Covid-19 Vaccine Results; Panama selected for vaccine research; Disinfection booth suspension; Buy Alberto’s Jewelry PERIOD!

Monday, July 20, 2020 Precisely 4 months ago, on March 20, I started writing about whatever came to mind.  I didn’t start pushing it upon the eyes of weary strangers until a week later, but something began to bubble and boil back on that date.  It’s fascinating what I’ve learned.   English – yep, I’m […]

Can We or Can’t We?; Heinous Crime; Exposure Logging; National day of reflection; Doctors protest; School buses may provide various services; Bad Dad Joke

Friday, July 17, 2020 with a rollover to Saturday, July 18, 2020 Reflecting on the recent changes in Panama’s government and their politics, as well as the ongoing crazy political battles that continue to battle on as they enter into the final lap of an election year, I wonder if they realize what this will […]

How Soup Produces Watermelons; Coordination of purchase of vaccines against Covid-19; Appointment of traceability promoters; Apatel asks to suspend the contract for laundry and cleaning in hospital hotels; Day 4 of Just Doing It

Thursday, July 16, 2020 For those of you who didn’t already figure it out, I love attention. Hahaha. I’m not full on HPD (Histrionic personality disorder), but I do like a good dose of attention every now and again. Who doesn’t though, right? Of course, when I’m working, that’s another story. I do whatever possible […]

Really?; At least 42 people have died at home due to Covid-19; Traceability, key to decrease positive cases; Health protocol for restaurants is presented; Please Kindly Stay Home, Mate

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Wisconsin is a destination I enjoy returning to yearly to visit family, friends, food and more recently my yearly health check up. I had started going on my yearly Veterans Administration medical checkups in 2017 and had planned on going yearly without fail. Every year (2017-2019) I was given the same […]

Have a great weekend; Italy prohibits entry of travelers from Panama among other countries; Authorities change strategy for economic reopening; 50k fine for failing to comply with sanitary provisions; the Proof is in the Papayas

Friday, July 10, 2020 Hey guys, tonight my intro is going to be short. It’s been one heck of a day. Lot’s still to do as well. Have a great weekend and enjoy our translated news articles herein. “Yoli”, Yolanda, is the gal that helps me put all of this together every day and complains […]

From GuateBAD to GuateWORSE; New Coronavirus in Panama with less lethality; Adequacy of the Convention Centers; Increased mortality from Covid-19; A Few Awesome Businesses

Monday, July 06, 2020 Carnaval in Panama can be some of the craziest parties to be tricked into attending. They’re surpassingly circuitous with floats, competing queens, different dress themes, water, sewage, heavy bullying between the rival parties, fireworks, gay men aplenty sexually accosting the male tourists (true story), tons of alcohol, very little sleep and […]

REPORT TO THE NATION

July 1, 2020 José Gabriel Carrizo Jaén, Vice President of the Republic; Marco Castillero, President of the National Assembly; Luis Ramón Fábrega, President of the Supreme Court of Justice; Deputies and Deputies. Panamanian people: Today it corresponds to me as president of the Republic, and by constitutional mandate, to render before the country the report of the first […]