Between the first quarter of 2017 and the same period in 2018, the number of visitors that arrived in the country registered a slight decrease of 1.4%, but the overall expenditure made by them increased by 2.7%. According to sector’s figures, between the first quarter of 2017 and the same period of this year the […]
Jonny Evans is hoping England’s World Cup opponents Panama can silence their naysayers in Russia, just like Northern Ireland did at Euro 2016. Evans skippered the Northern Irish team that drew 0-0 with Los Canaleros on Tuesday evening in their final friendly before they depart for their first ever World Cup. Hernan Dario Gomez’s side […]
Here is a great article from Travel Pulse. For years, popular destinations like Peru and Costa Rica have dominated the market for tourists in search of eco-vacations and opportunities to get up close to nature, wildlife and indigenous cultures. Panama, most well known for its famous 48-mile canal and a capital city dominated by skyscrapers […]
After more than 20 days of intense ocean racing, Clipper Round the World Yacht Race entry Sanya Serenity Coastwas welcomed into Panama City by the Chinese Ambassador to Panama having maintained its overall lead after completing the tenth of thirteen individual races that forms the entire circumnavigation. During a visit to the Sanya Serenity Coast team […]
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alejandro Santos, visited Panama during May 21-June 1, 2018. At the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Santos issued the following statement: “The economy of Panama remains among the most dynamic and stable in Latin America despite the recent prolonged strike in the construction sector […]
Panama have fulfilled their dreams by reaching their first World Cup. James Walker-Roberts speaks to Gary Stempel, a key figure in Panama’s footballing history, about how the journey started, how it has evolved, and why the country could “shut down” during the World Cup… It’s two weeks before Panama play their first-ever World Cup match. […]
Two weeks after the first official round of negotiations and with the aim of aligning criteria, the Panamanian government has started a process of consultations with the business sector. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported that ” …The consultation process seeks to align the vision of the government institutions and agree on objectives with the […]
Bank of Nova Scotia’s expanding international footprint fueled larger second-quarter profits as Canada’s third-largest lender continues to grab share in key Latin American markets. Strong loan and deposit growth helped push profit from international operations 14 per cent higher to $675-million in the three months ended April 30, but the bank also benefited from […]
Ok, here is another island resort named after “the other side” El Otro Lado and it looks nice. Here is Dona’s perspective of her trip to Panama and the resort. Is your passport valid? Now that’s a question that peaks interest. I believe that life is good, but it gets better with perspective from a […]
In 2017 the contribution of the poultry sector to the Panamanian economy amounted to $373 million, which represents an increase of 26% compared to the figure registered in 2016. According to data from the National Association of Poultry Farmers of Panama (Anavip), in relation to 2016, last year egg production grew by 8% and chicken […]