The Panama Canal is set to operate with a reduced workforce for at least 14 days, and there has been a surge in booking cancellations primarily from the cruise sector. Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vasquez told a video conference on Friday that the waterway is operating with a workforce of 3,600 of its 10,000 employees, […]
Chris Dolmetsch at Bloomberg covers the ongoing saga about the former Trump Hotel. A former business partner of Donald Trump’s hotel company can pursue allegations that the president’s firm evaded income taxes on a project in Panama and under-reported employee salaries there, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos on Monday allowed the […]
Jessica Ramesch writes in International Living on life here in Panama. As I write this—halfway around the world from most who will read it—it occurs to me that we are all in the same boat. No matter where you are, there are worries…compassion for many who have lost jobs or worse, loved ones…and hope that […]
Yes there is fear. Yes there is isolation. Yes there is panic buying. Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death. But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise You can hear the birds again. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet The sky is no longer […]
In view of the emergency arising from the spread of covid-19, a bill was submitted to the Assembly proposing a 90-calendar-day suspension of the payment of municipal and national taxes. The initiative also establishes the suspension for 90 days of the payment of electricity and drinking water, as well as mortgage and personal loans, among […]
Identifying critical business needs and setting up plans on how to maintain supplies and operations, as well as establishing communication channels with suppliers to be informed in case of any eventuality, are part of the advice for companies. The coronavirus has already affected the world economy, and its effects do not seem to stop. With […]
Due to the spread of covid-19, from March 21, 2020 and for a period of 30 days, the government has ordered the temporary closure of shops and businesses in the country, with the exception of pharmacies, supermarkets, banks, gas stations and others. We are now in a quarantine with a couple of hours each day […]
Members of the Let’s Travel Club left on February 27 to enjoy nine exciting days on a Collette Discover Panama tour. Many activities were enjoyed as the travelers were introduced to several facets of the Panamanian folklore, culture, and traditions. The introduction began with a visit to the Embera’ indigenous village. Musicians of the village […]
“The maritime sector is calm and working in order, providing confidence and transmitting tranquility to our customers,” says the president of the Panama Maritime Chamber (CMP), Nicolás Vukelja. Vukelja, The maritime sector, including the Panama Canal, represents approximately a third of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and generates more than 100,000 direct and indirect […]
People attending a festival in Panama have been put on lockdown after the country declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus, organisers say. The Tribal Gathering festival said officials had taken the “extraordinary step” of ordering all guests at the site to remain there until 23 March. One attendee said some 300 people were […]