For Panama’s business sector, public-private partnerships are contracts that, if properly implemented, could promote the dynamism of the economy and at the same time diminish the fiscal pressure on the State budget. The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama has promoted since the beginning of the current government administration, a draft bill that […]

Former President Ricardo Martinelli was released to house arrest Wednesday from jail, where he had been held since his extradition from the United States on accusations of political espionage during his administration. Clad in jeans and a blue shirt, and holding a small dog, Martinelli waved to reporters and talked with security agents outside the […]

Six global cruise lines from world’s largest leisure travel company have 26 ships and over 70 voyages scheduled to sail guests to the Canal, one of most spectacular engineering marvels of all time. Carnival, the world’s largest leisure travel company, has established its position as the leader in Panama Canal cruises, with more ships sailing […]

Panama City, Panama has played a major role in shaping world history, including serving as a starting point for expeditions that conquered Peru’s Inca empire. The city, which was founded in 1519 and is the oldest European settlement on the Pacific coast, was also an important stopover point on trade routes that traversed the American […]

It has long been considered one of engineering’s most incredible feats, and travelers looking to check a Panama Canal cruise off their bucket list will have 32 Holland America Line sailings to choose from between September 2019 and May 2020. Seven ships will offer 16 unique itineraries, including full transits ranging from 14 to 23 […]

It is estimated that Pricesmart S.A., Del Monte S.A. and Nestlé S.A. account for around 18% of the market share in the import of fruit and vegetable preparations. Data from the “Corporate System of Companies” platform, from the Trade Intelligence unit of CentralAmericaData, provides details on the companies according to sector, main activity, volume and […]

Japan has overtaken China to become the second-biggest user of the Panama Canal amid an escalating trade war between Beijing and Washington, canal authorities said Thursday. China’s slip to third is due to decreased shipments of natural and liquid petroleum gas as the Asian giant is buying less of them from the United States, administrator […]

The Panama Canal has published a proposal to modify its current tolls structure for the dry bulk, passenger, containership and vehicle carrier and ro/ro segments, as well as tankers and LPG and LNG vessels. A 30-day formal consultation period for industry feedback will close July 15. The Panama Canal has published a proposal to modify its current […]

Newsroom Panama put out this article on deforestation here in Panama. Panama lost between 352 000 hectares of forests, between 2000 and 2017almost equivalent to the whole of Los Santos province (380,000 hectares) and more than that of Herrera (234,000 hectares) says Environmental Advocacy Center (CIAM). The loss was created by agriculture, logging and construction projects […]

Surf, sun, sand and lush rain forests are just a few of the reasons why Canadian travelers flock to vibrant Panama each year. And while it often costs Vancouverites over $500 CAD just to travel across Canada, a return ticket to this tropical paradise may cost far less. In fact, this flight with Aeromexico costs […]