ENERGY CRISIS: Slight easing of controls

THE RULES governing electricity conservation during Panama's current power crisis were eased slightly on Monday, May 13.

From Tuesday May 14, the air conditioners of all companies and public and private facilities as well as schools, colleges and universities must be turned off from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Malls however have to keep their air conditioners off from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm
In the nursery, kindergartens and nurseries, where there are children under six years of age air conditioners may be used throughout the workday.
Other previously announced standards will continue in force.
Companies and institutions that have generators will continue to use them, but casinos, bars, pubs, entertainment houses, clubs, cinemas, supermarkets and night clubs will close from Monday to Thursday at 10:00 pm unless they have their own power plants.
Signs and neon signs and decorative lighting of buildings and monuments cannot be switched on from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.