President Laurentino Cortizo delivered this Friday, August 18 in the province of Chiriquí the rehabilitation and expansion of the La Concepción-Cuesta de Piedra-Volcán road, a work that cost 84.2 million dollars. According to the State Communication Directorate, this route will have an impact on commercial, agricultural and tourist economic activities. The work was inaugurated within […]
Sea turtles in Panama
A criminal lawsuit has the Panamanian bank Banistmo, which belongs to Bancolombia, in serious difficulties. It caused so much impact that all the media in that country put the magnifying glass on the case. In this case, filed as a criminal complaint by lawyer Esteban Ellis Bonilla to the prosecutor of the Primary Care Section of the Metropolitan Prosecutor’s Office […]
As of June 2023, the accumulated profits of the first half of the banks of the International Banking Center (CBI) totaled US$1,437 million, a figure that represents an increase in profits of 51.2% in the same period of the previous year, according to figures from the Banking Activity Report (IBF). According to the IBF, this […]
Panama, a thriving Central American country known for its stunning landscapes, warm climate, and diverse culture, has emerged as an attractive destination for expats seeking a high-quality lifestyle at an affordable cost. In recent years, this tropical paradise has gained popularity among retirees, investors, and families looking for a new home. In this article, we […]
Washington has barred former Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez from entering the US over alleged corruption, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. The former president has been charged with money-laundering in Panama alongside other high-ranking figures.
A group of Panamanian research engineers from the Technological University of Panama (UTP), developed a system that uses drones equipped with hyperspectral technology, for the detection of corrosion levels on the metal surfaces of ships. This initiative is about the project “Development of a rapid inspection platform for marine ships based on remote sensor techniques”, […]
On Thursday, Panama became the first country in Latin America to accede to the UN Water Convention, which promotes the sustainable use of transboundary water resources. It is “a crucial commitment that reaffirms our leadership as a blue and green country worldwide,” said Panamanian Foreign Minister JanaIna Tewaney Mencomo, who presented the document signed by President Laurentino […]
Panama will take action to address the threats of illegal, unregulated and unregulated (IUU) fishing in its coastal marine areas, through the Ministry of Public Security (Minseg) and in partnership with the NGO Marine Protection Alliance (MPA). The Panamanian Government announced that through MPA’s SharkWater boat, missions will be carried out through surveillance, monitoring and […]
“We go where no one goes,” is Wandermut’s tagline, but one of the German tour agency’s packages has left people asking whether some places are better left unexplored. The travel startup’s 10-day Panama Jungle Tour has been criticised across Latin America in recent weeks for offering tour packages in a region which is home to one of […]