Applying artificial intelligence tools and complementing it with increasing the technological capabilities of employees is essential to significantly improve the performance of companies. According to reports by Harvard Business Review, companies have been found to achieve the most significant performance improvements when humans and machines work together. The article published in Entrepreneur.com reviews that “… […]
Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, invited on Thursday the President of the Panamanian Parliament, Marcos Castillero, to pay a visit to Cuba. In a pleasant dialogue, Castillero highlighted historical links between both nations, among which he mentioned sports and education sectors, while referring to the recent establishment of the parliamentary group of friendship with […]
The number of migrant children crossing the Darien Gap, a jungled portion of land separating Colombia from Central America, increased more than seven-fold to nearly 4,000 in 2019 from 522 the year before – UNICEF announced today. Approximately 50 per cent of the children were under 6 years old. Migrants who crossed in 2019 hailed […]
EthosEnergy has been awarded an operations and maintenance contract worth over $36M by SINOLAM SMARTER ENERGY (SSE), a subsidiary of Shanghai Gorgeous Group, in Panama. The fifteen year contract includes mobilization services, as well as full care, custody, control operations and maintenance services for the new, greenfield Gas to Power Panama project, located in the […]
Upon realizing the harmful effects of climate change, canals across the globe are increasingly implementing initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Here is a look at what the world’s two most famous canals are doing to boost sustainability. The effects of climate change have sparked urgent action in all sectors of the economy – including […]
Shipping company Maersk risks antagonising the rest of the shipping community by doubling down on Panama Canal tariffs. Last month, a measure came into effect stating that there would be a $10,000 per transit fresh water surcharge for all ships longer than 38.1 m. The canal authority made this decision to raise funds to fight […]
Darrel Alejandro Holnes, a playwright who grew up in Panama, presents workshop productions of his latest play, “Bayano,” at the National Black Theatre in New York City, March 11-15, 2020. By Retta Blaney The empty rehearsal room was quiet in late afternoon, a peaceful contrast to the hustle and bustle of buses, cars and people […]
Panama is an attractive place for foreigners to retire to. Propertry prices are still affordable. The economy is expected to grow significantly in the near future. You may have noticed Panama being increasingly mentioned as one of the best countries to buy a property in. This Central American has become popular as a retirement spot […]
One of the Caribbean Basin’s most charming historic quarters will soon be home to a new Hyatt hotel. Hyatt has announced plans to open the new Hotel La Compañia in Panama City, Panama’s Casco Viejo historic district. The hotel will be part of the company’s luxe Unbound Collection, set in a historic site that was […]
It is all about tongues and tails!! I recently watched Togo with Willem Dafoe. It is a heart warming story of the lead sled dog of Leonhard Seppala and his dog sled team in the 1925 serum run to Nome across central and northern Alaska. He ran over 300 miles (480 km), while Balto, along with other […]