The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has outlined hosting educational and grading activities for the diamond and jewellery manufacturers and retailers in Panama City, Panama. It believes this would enable this sector in the area to gain a competitive advantage. %% A free diamond grading seminar is slated for October 25, in conjunction with the Panama Diamond Exchange. It invites the Panamanian jewellers to learn about state-of-the-art grading procedures and the importance of certification to retailers and end consumers. The seminar will be held at the Bristol Hotel, Panama City. %% Also, IGI will also offer its independent diamond grading services on-site between October 25 -29, at the Panama Diamond Exchange, for which appointment reservations have begun. %% The IGI has arranged for those jewellers who submit items for report services to become IGI subscribers, qualifying them to receive an array of retail support materials.