Zero-dark thirty a participant’s alarm goes off. Breakfast will be served momentarily, and participants will head to their respective areas for another day of events to determine whose country has the best commando team. It’s day five of the grueling nine-day competition known as, Fuerzas Comando 2018. Now in its 14th year, comandos from 17 […]
On 17 and 18 July, FIFA hosted its second National Dispute Resolution Chamber (NDRC) workshop in Panama City, Panama, since the programme’s inaugural event held in South Africa in May. NDRCs are arbitration tribunals, based on the principle of equal representation of clubs and players, to offer players and clubs an efficient and affordable mechanism […]
Much like the country as a whole, Panama City is a vibrant, intriguing place that one could easily spend several days exploring and enjoying. It’s a city that is both modern and historic, offering easy access to the Panama Canal, world-class museums, gourmet food experiences and plenty of family-friendly activities. Here are some of the […]
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 […]