The court ruling that imposed a 19 year prison sentence has forced a review of the projects being managed by the company in the region, where two projects which are underway in Panama alone, total $2.4 billion. On March 8th the Brazilian justice system condemned Marcelo Odebrecht, former CEO of the largest Brazilian construction company, […]
“We’re continuing with the meetings” but demands from the companies are above our estimate of economic return, said Tourism minister Gustavo Him. Panama is holding tough negotiations with cruise lines hoping they will return to the country, using local facilities as Home Port, but government authorities admit that the demands from the companies are too […]
Specialists highlighted the successful heart transplant performed at a Panamanian woman of 51 years old, the first in this country, and whose evolution is stable so far. Medical and paramedical staff of the Social Security Fund (CSS) and from the Punta Pacifica Hospital participated in the operation that took five hours and was performed […]
**One Night Only!! Saturday, March 26th at 5PM** Following a successful 3 week run in Panama City at the Theatre Guild, the cast and crew are taking to the road to bring you this hilarious production in Boquete. For one night only, the cast of 3 actors will perform at the Ampitheatre in Valle Escondido […]
The plan to promote ecotourism presented by the government and companies includes putting out to tender installation of restrooms, accommodation and food services in protected areas. The Government of Panama, through the Ministry of Environment (MIAMBIENTE), the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) and the National Institute of Culture (INAC), and with the support of the […]
The initiative aims to expand the scope of the Law on Multinational Companies to provide the same benefits to industrial companies who export their entire production. In Panama discussion is taking place of a new law for Branches of Extended Multinational Enterprises (SEMA by its initials in Spanish), an extension of the law on Multinational […]
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, accused of embezzlement and illegal spying on political rivals, faces possible extradition as Interpol Panama received an arrest warrant for the fugitive former leader, police sources confirmed on Friday. Panama’s Supreme Court ordered Martinelli’s arrest in December after the former president, known to be hiding out in Miami, failed to […]
New revelations about a political espionage ring are another sign that Ricardo Martinelli’s presidential administration in Panama employed mafia-like tactics to slow opposition forces and possibly government investigations against him and his cadre. Panama’s Attorney General’s Office has confirmed the spyware system known as Pegasus that was obtained by Martinelli’s administration in 2012 was used […]
The company Engie has also announced the construction of a plant with storage capacity of 180,000 cubic meters for the generation of 350 MW. From a statement issued by Engie: ENGIE announces the signature of a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Gas Natural Atlántico, under which ENGIE will supply up to 400,000 tonnes of LNG […]
This is a great article about a perspective of Panama’s history early on when the US presence was throughout the country. What a story and great pictures as well. BY MessyNessy If I’m honest, before coming to Panama, I really didn’t know much about its murky 20th century history with the Americans. In fact, I […]