Russia is ready to boost its cooperation with Panama in the economic and financial spheres, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. “Speaking in support of the intensification of relations with the Republic of Panama, together we are working on improving the legal framework. We are open for closer cooperation in the economic and financial agenda,” Putin said during a ceremony of receiving letters of credence from 15 new ambassadors to the […]

Panama’s plan for a much improved wastewater treatment system for the city includes a huge investment as the next step was announced.  Three business groups submitted proposals to build and operate for ten years the second module of the wastewater treatment plant in the city of Panama. The three groups who submitted technical and financial […]

Worsening drought associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon has severely reduced crop output across Central America this season. More drought is expected in Panama before the end of the year, experts said Sunday, adding to months of difficult conditions for farmers in the face of parched soils across Central America. The climatology department at […]

I watch the upcoming Climate talks in Paris and it never ceases to amaze me to see that the 1% of the global audience that are climate change deniers come out crying that it is not real.  Before I begin on this subject, I observe a new study that attempts the first tally of those driving the […]

Holiday Season is in full swing here in Boquete.  November 28th marked Independence day from Spain and capped off the 5 holidays in November.  President Varela flew in for the festivities and reaffirmed his pledge to support the public works and people in Boquete. Our weather has now transitioned from rainy season to an early […]

Our President demonstrates the proactive approach to boosting tourism for Panama. Royal Caribbean could be returning to Panama after a two year absence. A Panamanian delegation, led by Panama President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez met with Royal Caribbean officials in Miami to discuss future plans for the cruise company in the region. Royal Caribbean International CEO […]

Things that make you go Hmmmmm. On average in Costa Rica more than one in five companies classified as Large Taxpayers do not pay taxes. When the Tax Department does not fully complete its duties, competition between companies is settled not by the quality of products or services, or for the excellence of its managerial […]

Producers in the country aren’t only worried about onion imports, now they’re also worried about the quality of the product imported. As a result, they have asked the authorities to comply with the measures of quality and to support Panamanian Agriculture. Augusto Jimenez, president of the Association of Producers of the Highlands, said that importers […]

In order to accommodate unseasonably high demand, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has taken a number of steps to expedite traffic and decrease Canal Waters Time (CWT). For example, the ACP has postponed non-critical maintenance work, modified bookings and assigned additional operations personnel. As a result, the Canal has made steady progress. The current wait […]

Panama president Juan Carlos Valera aims to take the program of surprise visits to  his country to help improve the living conditions of the poorest, given their success in the Dominican Republic. President Danilo Medina made the announcement Thursday, during a surprise visit where he introduced Varela to more than a 100 farmers in the […]