The changes, set to take effect on Oct. 1, were explained in detail by Deputy Administrator Manuel E. Benitez during a press briefing at the recent World Gas Conference in Washington, DC. “Our plan is to be ahead of the demand,” Benitez told the audience. Under the revised rules, LNG ships would be able to […]
It’s a scorching day in Panama City, over 90 degrees and with so much humidity we can’t help but laugh about our fogged-up sunglasses and matted-down hair—but the scenery more than makes up for it. I’m with Gigi Burris, the milliner extraordinaire and former CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, and we are perusing the shops in […]
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding more options to cruise the Panama Canal, Caribbean Journal has learned. Next year, the company will be positioning its Norwegian Joy cruise ship to Los Angeles for a season of Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal cruises. The itineraries will take place in the winter 2019-2020 season, according to the company. […]
If you’re into colorful, innovative, and uniquely presented dishes, you can’t go wrong with a night at Tarraco in Panama City. This restaurant suits a romantic dinner, a business lunch, and boasts “the best breakfast in Casco Viejo”, offering a sophisticated atmosphere, great service, and a wide range of exquisite dishes. The menu is inspired […]
A natural-process Geisha from the Lamastus Family Estates in Boquete, Panama, fetched $803 per pound yesterday at the Best of Panama green coffee auction hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama. It’s the highest per-pound price ever paid at the coffee auction, and the purchase continues a trend in the high-end specialty coffee market […]
We are exploring the option of renting our home in high season perhaps for the month of February so that we can travel more. Our home is fully furnished, has 2 bedrooms 3 baths, an executive office, indoor dining and seating with fireplace as well as an equal amount of outdoor covered living space with dining […]
The Panamanian Minister of Public Security Alexis Bethancourt (left) inaugurated the seminar on defense and security in Central America with U.S. Army Lieutenant General (ret.) Frederick S. Rudesheim, director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. (Photo: William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies) Panama City hosted the Central American Regional […]
US-based energy and infrastructure developer Glenfarne Group LLC has secured up to USD 700 million (EUR 598m) in capital for new investments in the Americas, including for hydropower purchases. Glenfarne’s unit EnfraGen LLC will use the fresh funds to support the growth of two of its own subsidiaries, namely Prime Energia SpA and Fontus Hydro […]
In June of 2017 Panama and China made history by establishing diplomatic relations. Fast forward a year and a lot has happened. President Varela made an official state visit to Beijing to sign a series of agreements. During this time, the two nations implemented more than 20 deals and a free trade agreement is […]
One of Japan’s leading whisky bloggers discusses the shortage of good Japanese single malts, the state of the country’s whisky industry, and how to order a highball. nce upon a time, you could walk into a shop in Japan and buy whole casks of Yamazaki whisky from Suntory. Today, you’re lucky if you can get […]