The Republic of Panama, through the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), is focused on promoting the placement in the international maritime industry, of officers and cadets of Panamanian nationality who have high-level professional training, competitiveness and who are at the forefront with the technological requirements that guarantee safe and reliable maritime transport, favoring the image of […]
So far in 2021, 64,000 migrants have crossed Darien Gap, a vast jungle and one of the world’s most dangerous routes. When Moise Cliff Raymond arrives at the Turquesa River, he plunges in to wash off the filth from trekking five days through the perilous Darien Gap jungle in order to cross the Colombian border […]
The draft environmental report on the future of Capitol Lake shows the Port of Olympia has an interest in bringing Panama Canal-size ships to the marine terminal. The discovery was made by resident and former Port of Olympia commission candidate Helen Wheatley, who shared the information during public comment at Monday’s Port commission meeting. The […]
Civil society groups protested peacefully on Tuesday near the headquarters of the government of Panama against an official resolution that restricts access to the minutes of the Cabinet Council (Council of Ministers) for a period of 10 years. “We are here demanding access to the information that we as citizens deserve. We as citizens must […]
Interoceanic canals can facilitate biological invasions as they connect the world’s oceans and dissolve dispersal barriers between bioregions. As a consequence, multiple opportunities for biotic exchange arise and the resulting establishment of migrant species often causes adverse ecological and economic impacts. The Panama Canal is a key region for biotic exchange as it connects the […]
This HBO miniseries is blowing my mind. Description: “Surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara’s [@mcnamara_s] quest to conquer a 100-foot wave and its transformation of Nazare, Portugal, is detailed in this series.” That tepid description does not do it justice, however. At the very least, watch this short trailer to get your heart rate up. Holy #$%&. […]
When was the last time that you invested in yourself? There is still time to indulge in a week of self-care, self-love and self-exploration. Join Minturn’s Anahata Yoga & Wellness studio owner, Chelsea Winters, for a week of surfing and yoga with the Nourish in Nature luxury yoga retreat Oct. 2-10. There is still space […]
Variety Cruises has announced the addition of two new itineraries aboard its small ship Panorama starting from December 2021. The Greek cruise line is offering to spend Christmas 2021 onboard, with the one-off eight-day sailing from Barbados exploring The Grenadines – including Bequia, Canouan and the Tobago Cays – the French island of Martinique, Saint […]
This is a great short video of the newest hospital ship in the fleet. Hope is on the way! Right now, the #GlobalMercy is on her way to Europe to receive the finishing touches of her build. Learn all about our first purpose-built hospital ship through the eyes of Kat, a former volunteer who now […]
It looks like Panama Petrochem Limited (NSE:PANAMAPET) is about to go ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date is one business day before the record date, which is the cut-off date for shareholders to be present on the company’s books to be eligible for a dividend payment. The ex-dividend date is an important date to […]