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Thursday 22nd February 2018. Tech and Polo this morning.

February 22, 2018

Program Audio:

 

Dr Computer (Alex Neuman)

Dr Computer is back with us this morning after a couple of weeks away. Mainly about Cell Phones this morning, one of the topics the roll out of Android Oreo (or 8 as it is also known).


In the last hour today we welcome back Charlotte Pierce from the American Society. They have their fund raising event their FIRST Polo Match in the Rolling Hills of the Hacienda Country Club in Cerro Azul Sunday, February 25.

Check out more details at amsoc.org

Charlotte and Gerry (Look as if I should be punting a Gondola!

News Audio:

At least 55 families were affected by a fire that occurred at noon yesterday, in three houses located in the Plaza Herrera, San Felipe neighborhood.

The President of the Republic, Juan Carlos Varela, sanctioned five laws related to consumer protection, the profession of criminal investigation and security, the preservation of data of telecommunications users, the Monumental Historic Site of Aguadulce and the creation of a new district.

The Municipal Council of Panama approved yesterday an agreement to exempt 2018 municipal taxes from the businesses that have been affected by the improvements on Via Argentina and Calle Uruguay.

Yesterday, the Electoral Tribunal (TE) delivered the resolution that formalizes the Broad Front for Democracy (FAD) as a legally constituted political party.

The Judicial Body reported yesterday that the ordinary hearing for the alleged irregular purchase of 448 tires, to the detriment of the defunct National Assistance Program (PAN), will be held on the alternate date, on March 8, 2018.

Transparency International (TI) released yesterday the results of the Corruption Perception Index 2017, a report in which Panama obtained 37 out of 100 points, ranking as one of the most corrupt countries in the Americas.

The Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects (SPIA) detected a series of irregularities in the sidewalks project and revitalization of via España, developed by the Municipality of Panama and is built by the consortium formed by Odebrecht, Ingeniería y Construcción Internacional and Constructora Urbana.

This Sunday, February 25, the Board of Panama Viejo will hold an Open House for nationals and residents from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


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