Surfer’s ear points to ancient pearl divers in Panama


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Surfer’s ear, bony bumps in ear canal. Male skulls from Cerro Juan Díaz, Panama site. Feature 3.2 (AD 350-600). Surfer’s ear, associated with cold weather and water sports, led a bioarchaeologist at the Smithsonian in Panama to suspect that ancient shoreline residents were diving for pearls in an area of cold-water upwelling. While examining a […]

December 27, 2018

Panama: $100 Million for Infrastructure


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The Inter-American Development Bank approved a loan to finance the construction of infrastructure to reduce flooding and make urban improvements in the Juan Díaz River basin. The Panama Mayor’s Office informed that the resources will be used in three components. A first component of Flood Mitigation Infrastructure; a second component to improve the quality of […]

December 27, 2018

Panama seeking to claw back Cuban shoppers


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With large numbers of Cubans travelling to Guyana in search of  bargains, Panama has taken steps to foster and promote trade between the two countries, by allowing flexibility in travel for Cubans who are engaged in merchandising and tourism. Entry requirements for Cubans have been altered by the Panamanian government, with the new migratory policy providing […]

December 27, 2018

Globalization Index 2018


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Panama is once again at the top of Latin Trade’s Globalization Index, which ranks country’s weight on GDP of its exports, imports, remittances, tourism receipts and foreign direct investment (FDI), as well as its internet penetration rate. Two countries climbed three spots from the previous year in the overall index: Chile (No. 5) and Ecuador […]

December 27, 2018

Panama’s First Ever Global Medical Cannabis Summit Panama City, February 13-14, 2019


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Int’l Industry Leaders in Business, Medical Science & Technology to Gather at CannaTech Panama. As the global medical cannabis market continues to expand exponentially and increasing numbers of countries around the globe legalize its use, including in Latin America, Panama’s first ever Medical Cannabis Summit will take place in Panama City, October February 13-14, 2018 […]

December 27, 2018

Moody’s rates Panama Canal with stable outlook


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Panama City – Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed the Panama Canal Authority’s A2 long-term rating with a stable outlook, based on its distinctive position as an infrastructure asset. Panama City – Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed the Panama Canal Authority’s (ACP) A2 long-term rating with a stable outlook, based on its distinctive position as an infrastructure asset […]

December 27, 2018