As a result of the blockade that has been in place since July 2020 on the entry of animal products from Costa Rica into the Panamanian market, Costa Rican exports to Panama are reported to have fallen and companies such as Dos Pinos are reporting losses in the millions. The trade conflict began when Panama informed the National Animal […]
After several months of reporting year-on-year declines in the number of vehicles sold in Panama, during the third month of the year an increase of 93% was recorded. The Comptroller General’s Office reported that between March 2020 and the same month of 2021, the number of new units registered in the country increased 93%, going from […]
At a little under and hour in length, this moving film will not let you go until the end! Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. Featuring Kimi Werner, Eddie Donnellan, Dave Rastovich, Matahi Drollet, Ray Collins and Lynne Cox. Directed by Keith Malloy. […]
On March 29 after an 2-year period of of vacatio legis (absence of law), the long-awaited Law 81 on Personal Data Protection in Panama, originally passed in 2019, came into force. Like recent regulations on data protection in Latin America, Panama’s Law 81 was noticeably influenced by the European regulatory model and includes some of the innovations […]
Large-scale infrastructure projects will be key to Panama returning to economic growth. “The country still has a large infrastructure gap, which presents an opportunity for large transportation infrastructure projects,” says Moody’s in a new report. GDP growth of 8-10% is expected for 2021, following a 17.9% contraction driven by the pandemic last year. Moody’s says that […]
bbean vibes on one side and monster Pacific swells on the other, Panama sits poised to deliver the very best of beach life. Whether you’re looking to snorkel over rainbow reefs, ride wicked waves or simply loll on golden sands, there’s something here for every type of beach bum. Here’s our pick of the best beaches in […]
Costa Rica’s internationally renowned green escapes are likely to suffer through a second year of costly tourist hesitancy as the spread of the pandemic intensifies in the Central American nation, further battering the key travel sector. Amid an April surge of COVID-19 infections, hospital beds are scarce in the tropical country. Its infection rate last […]
This is soooo cool. We need this back in Boquete. Susie helped choreograph a few shows and it was a blast!! The owners/administrators of the Chiriqui.Life (CL) website are pleased to announce the release of video clip of a BCP “Community Chat” event that was held on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 at the Biblioteca de Boquete. […]
Thanks to Royal Marines LLC for setting up a very successful exercise testing the capability of the Gravity Jet Suit to support RM boarding ops. Huge effort from 42cdo, 47cdo, HMS Tamar, Qinetiq and DSTL. The footage speaks for itself. click on the above pic to watch. Jet suits, jetpacks, jetboards … The new range […]
Walkout was over multinational’s decision to install security cameras. Banana workers at Chiquita’s farms in Bocas del Toro, Panama have called off a strike in protest at the installation of security cameras in plantations and packhouses after the multinational agreed to remove the cameras. The walkout, which lasted for more than two weeks, came to […]