The government of Panama looks set to revoke the operating licence of the local unit of Digicel after receiving authorisation from the Cabinet Council last month. TeleGeography reports that Cabinet Resolution No. 140, made on 13th December 2022, advocated updating Clause 72 of Digicel Panama’s licence to make ‘mutual agreement’ an acceptable condition for its […]
The Minister of Public Works (MOP) has projected that 2023 will be a year of high execution in several projects in the country, where around $1.2 billion will be invested. Recently senior MOP officials carried out an inspection to verify the progress of the work of the study, design, construction and financing project for the […]
The Vice President of the Republic, José Gabriel Carrizo, attended the inauguration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which was held this Sunday, representing President Laurentino Cortizo. Carrizo explained that Panama will continue to strengthen good relations and cooperation with Brazil, for the benefit of both nations. Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney joined the […]
First Quantum Minerals -2.4% in Tuesday’s trading after Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo said the government had presented its final contract to regulate operations at the Cobra Panama mine, rejecting the miner’s legal proceedings to avoid halting operations at the copper complex. According to Reuters, First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall flew to Panama over Christmas and met […]
The efforts to achieve equivalence to export Panamanian meat, dairy products and fruit products to the United States, climate change and strengthen phyto-zoosanitary systems; were some of the issues addressed during the visit made by the United States Ambassador to Panama, Mari Carmen Aponte, to the Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama. Minister Valderrama said […]
During the performances at the National Theater of Panama, the leading roles were played by Panamanian prima ballerina Ana Lorena Boyd as The Sugar Fairy; while Fatima Bodden, Helleni Marin and Lucia Arosemena played Clara on December 26, 27 and 28, respectively. Under the artistic direction of Aida Orillac, Maruja Herrera and Tita Lopez, more […]
On December 21, the day that many celebrate the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas, actor Owen Wilson appeared in a photo shared on the Instagram account of the La Compañía hotel, in Casco Antiguo, showing his visit to Panama. “It is an honor to have you as a guest in our living museum. We […]
Michelle Muschett, new UNDP director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Panamanian Michelle Muschett was appointed as the new director of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean, replacing the Mexican Luis Felipe López Calva. The spokesman for UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq, explained on Tuesday that Muschett is a specialist […]
The Municipality of Panama will hold the Christmas parade on December 11, an event that was not planned for this year due to the restrictions of COVID-19. The capital commune will invest $2.8 million in the Christmas parade called Panamanian traditions at Christmas. The Christmas parade will feature 12 allegorical carts that highlight customs and […]
Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine has purchased a 100% interest in the Panama-based Colon Container Terminal (CCT) from its affiliates for $268m. The acquisition will help Evergreen to expand its presence in the Americas and boost its competitive edge. Addressing a news conference at the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Evergreen Marine President Hsieh Huey-chuan said that CCT serves […]