Cayman Islands-based catastrophe facility CCRIF SPC has increased its membership with the addition of Panama, which purchased parametric insurance cover for excess rainfall. CCRIF’s membership now stands at 21 countries – 19 Caribbean governments and two Central American governments. CCRIF added four new members to the facility this policy year, which began on June 1, […]
Thank God Panama came to their senses and will not allow Chinese Purse Seining in our waters!! In case you were wondering what these vessels look like here is a picture. Here is an article from Sports Fishing Magazine written by Ursula Marais of Tropic Star Lodge The Fishing Authorities of Panama have announced a clarification […]
In the 1990s the Americans moved to the steamy land of Panama, far away from their former home in the ice and snows off the Great Lakes. To share one car, Fred had his wife drive him to work in the morning and home again–jiggity jig–after work in the early evening. The couple often found themselves […]
Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (“Khiron” or the “Company“) (TSXV: KHRN), (OTCQB: KHRNF), (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), an integrated medical cannabis company with its core operations in Colombia, announced today that the Company will be title sponsor of the first Cannatech Panama summit taking place February 12-13 in Panama City, Panama. Khiron will be prominently featured throughout the summit […]
While World Youth Day is known for bringing together young Catholics from around the globe, later this month it will also prove to be an interreligious affair when a local Jewish synagogue in Panama plays host to Catholic pilgrims during what is widely considered to be the Church’s most important event for young people. Kol […]
With its strategic location between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, Panama has long been a crossroads for travelers and goods from all over the world. That means that the local food has picked up European, indigenous, Afro-Caribbean, Chinese and Arabic flavors and ingredients. As one local chef puts it, the country is a “gastronomic Babel.” […]
Panama hands give last touches to presents, infrastructure and media that Pope will use during his visit to this city, from January 23 thru 27 as part of the World Youth Journey (WYJ). Among the resources to use the High Pontiff in his religious activities stands out an enormous wooden chair of some 2.3 […]
It is coming soon and I cannot wait for this years artists. We are back in the Valle Escondido Amphitheater which is a warm and cozy spot with great acoustics. Here is this year’s award winning Artists. Award Winning Artists I hope to see you there!!
Great news for one of my favorite places to visit. The road from Pedasi to Canas is one of the most scenic roadways in Panama and the beaches there are very special. The Ministry of Public Works of Panama tenders the design and construction works for the restoration of the Pedasí-Los Asientos-Cañas Highway, in the […]
According to the international organization, the Panamanian economy will grow 6.3% this year, boosted by the recovery of the construction sector and the start-up of operations of a large mining project. In the words of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Central American country’s economy is projected to remain among the most dynamic on the […]