The Association of Panamanian Shipowners (ARPA) expressed its approval of the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Justice that ratified the environmental impact study for the development of the Port Barú project, highlighting it as a strategic advance to consolidate Panama as a world-class logistics hub. Through a statement, ARPA said that the Port […]
The Minister for Canal Affairs, José Ramón Icaza, reported that the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has reserved the necessary funds to carry out the ambitious project of the Rio Indio multipurpose reservoir. This project, which exceeds US$ 1 billion, aims to ensure the sustainability of the Panama Canal and improve the quality of life of […]
With an index of 90.34%, Tocumen International Airport, the main gateway to Panama, was recognized as the most punctual medium airport in the world in 2024 by the global consultancy Cirium surpassing airports such as Brasilia, Osaka-Itami and Santos Dumont. José Ruiz, general manager of Tocumen, attributed the achievement to the collaboration between the Civil […]
In the last five months of 2024, Panama has hosted 13 film productions from the United States, Canada, France and Panama, which has generated an investment of 20.7 million dollars and has significantly boosted the economic and cultural development of the country, reported María Cecilia Arias, director of the Film Commission of Panama, during an […]
The National Secretariat of the Railways of Panama has signed a technical advisory contract for B/.2.2 million with the American company AECOM USA, for the review and updating of the Master Plan of the Panama-David-Frontera Train. This step is moving towards the fulfillment of the main infrastructure work promised to the Panamanian people by the […]
Panama and Colombia have decided to move forward in the electrical interconnection project, a strategic effort of 500 kilometers worth US$800 million that seeks to connect the Andean and Central American regions and for this, authorities from both countries met in the Panamanian Foreign Ministry. During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of […]
The Deputy Minister of Industries and Commerce, Eduardo Arango, met with representatives of the Sugars and Alcohols Association of Panama (AZUCALPA) with the aim of learning about the progress of the Ethanol project for Panama, after previous meetings with the Ministry of Energy and the oil companies. During the meeting, Cristina Thayer, executive director of […]
In order to eliminate illegal undeclared and unregulated fishing, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the Panama Aquatic Resources Authority (ARAP) signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement to strengthen the mechanisms of joint collaboration. The agreement contemplates the adoption of effective measures and controls, as well as the exchange of information, experiences and knowledge on inspections […]
President José Raúl Mulino announced a financing program of US$500 million, managed with the international banks Citi and BBVA, to boost the national economy through the Savings Bank. This plan will prioritize the support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to promote productive development and job creation throughout the country. With contributions of US$250 […]
NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced an official visit to Panama and the exhibition of space achievements at the Biomuseum in January 2025. Panama became the 49th country and the first in Central America to adhere to the Artemis Agreements, thus marking a milestone in its social, economic, environmental, scientific and technological development. The signing was carried out at NASA […]