The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Panama will jointly formulate a strategy to develop a pharmaceutical hub in Panama; a corresponding document was signed today at the UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna by Hiroshi Kuniyoshi, Managing Director and Deputy to the Director General, and Anabella Maria Guardia de Rubinoff, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of […]
Last week the inaugural flight of Copa Airlines from Panama arrived in Barbados. This event was suitably celebrated by local authorities. As I understand it, this was the culmination of years of work. The effort to have direct flights between Panama and Barbados was grounded in history; a history which recorded the blood, sweat and […]
Leaders of Latin American air forces convened in the LVIII Conference of Chiefs of the American Air Forces (CONJEFAMER, in Spanish), held June 19-21, 2018, in Panama City. The System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA, in Spanish) sponsored the conference. Delegations of member nations of SICOFAA and observers participated. The goal of […]
Zero-dark thirty a participant’s alarm goes off. Breakfast will be served momentarily, and participants will head to their respective areas for another day of events to determine whose country has the best commando team. It’s day five of the grueling nine-day competition known as, Fuerzas Comando 2018. Now in its 14th year, comandos from 17 […]
On 17 and 18 July, FIFA hosted its second National Dispute Resolution Chamber (NDRC) workshop in Panama City, Panama, since the programme’s inaugural event held in South Africa in May. NDRCs are arbitration tribunals, based on the principle of equal representation of clubs and players, to offer players and clubs an efficient and affordable mechanism […]
Much like the country as a whole, Panama City is a vibrant, intriguing place that one could easily spend several days exploring and enjoying. It’s a city that is both modern and historic, offering easy access to the Panama Canal, world-class museums, gourmet food experiences and plenty of family-friendly activities. Here are some of the […]
The changes, set to take effect on Oct. 1, were explained in detail by Deputy Administrator Manuel E. Benitez during a press briefing at the recent World Gas Conference in Washington, DC. “Our plan is to be ahead of the demand,” Benitez told the audience. Under the revised rules, LNG ships would be able to […]
It’s a scorching day in Panama City, over 90 degrees and with so much humidity we can’t help but laugh about our fogged-up sunglasses and matted-down hair—but the scenery more than makes up for it. I’m with Gigi Burris, the milliner extraordinaire and former CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, and we are perusing the shops in […]
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding more options to cruise the Panama Canal, Caribbean Journal has learned. Next year, the company will be positioning its Norwegian Joy cruise ship to Los Angeles for a season of Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal cruises. The itineraries will take place in the winter 2019-2020 season, according to the company. […]
If you’re into colorful, innovative, and uniquely presented dishes, you can’t go wrong with a night at Tarraco in Panama City. This restaurant suits a romantic dinner, a business lunch, and boasts “the best breakfast in Casco Viejo”, offering a sophisticated atmosphere, great service, and a wide range of exquisite dishes. The menu is inspired […]