Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (LSE: CWC) today announces Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will support an upgrade of the Cable & Wireless core network in Panama with an IMS and Evolved Packet Core solution that will enable strong possibilities of fixed and mobile convergence and enhanced subscriber services like Wi-Fi calling and voice over LTE (VoLTE). […]
The drainage of an artificial 1.5 million -cubic meter-reservoir to save a thousand head of cattle downriver, is one of the extreme measures taken in Panama to alleviate the intense drought. The Alajuela and Gatún reservoirs, whose water enables the working of the interoceanic canal locks, register this month the lowest level in the last […]
Triathlete Sarah Haskins took home the gold during the recent IRONMAN 70.3 Pan American Pro Championship in Panama, a challenging race among professional athletes along a breathtaking path which included a fast swim, unique transitions and a flat bike course which showcased scenic Central America. “This was my first time to Panama City and I […]
Reuters reports of an upcoming bond issue. Bankers are awaiting an official mandate decision on a request for proposals sent by Panama, which could issue a bond soon if conditions permit, said two sources familiar with the issue. In an RFP sent earlier this year, the Central American sovereign asked for the “full gamut” of […]
The union has exhausted dialogue with the regional government of Chiriqui and is a blockading the border preventing the movement of freight carriers in Central America. The provincial government in Chiriqui has failed to prevent Panamanian carriers, organized by the National Chamber of Cargo Transportation in Panama, (Canatraca) from indefinitely blocking the passage of trucks […]
As a gateway to 90 destinations in America and Europe, and soon Asia, Panama International Airport is venturing into the high value air cargo business. The development of the logistics area at Tocumen International Airport will bring opportunities for infrastructure development in terms of roads, land leveling and construction and fitting of galleys and sheds. […]
If emergency measures are not taken, Central America will soon collapse into failed states dominated by criminal organizations who are able to buy political power. This is the dramatic but realistic conclusion reached by a study on the subject carried out by a coalition of Guatemalan institutions composed of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, […]
Thanks a hat tip to my friend Ron for this National Geographic article. This is a cool story. Ever heard of Cobia? Meet tomorrow’s fish—and a new way to farm that one man wants to bring to a coast near you. Brian O’Hanlon has asked to leave the doors off our helicopter. He wants our […]
I have watched with great interest how these guys took an idea they had and started a crowd funding that grew so fast it was incredible. Now with over $12 million, they are shipping these hives all over the world. What a great invention!! Hi Everyone, It’s one year today since we launched our crowdfunding […]
Visitor spending went from $3.728 billion in 2014 to $4.2 billion in 2015, double the growth rate for the category in a year. The entry of travelers into Panama grew by 6.9% at the end of last year, going from 6,668 in 2014 to 7,128 in 2015. This greater volume of passengers spent 12.7% more […]