The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) formalized a line of credit of $25 million with Banistmo to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Panama, including those led by women and green projects. The signing of the agreement took place at the CAF Country Office in Panama City, with the participation […]
Panama stands out among the countries in Latin America that has the largest number of holidays scheduled for this 2024. According to the note published by Statista, according to the Public Holidays Global website, countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico would be the only ones that surpass Panama in this regard. Statista […]
If you are a lover of Greek culture, the Panama Greek Fest could be on your agenda of activities. The event will be this fourth month of the year. The Panama Greek Fest promises to immerse attendees in a unique cultural journey, where Greek hospitality and the richness of its heritage merge with the warmth and diversity […]
After several diplomatic efforts, the government of the Republic of Panama, through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economy and Finance, was informed of the decision of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (known by its acronym IFAD), that Panama has been elected to install the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean. The […]
Next Monday, April 8, the eyes of the Panamanians will go to the sky to observe a fascinating celestial phenomenon: a partial solar eclipse. According to NASA, this impressive event will be visible throughout the country, starting at 12:55 p.m. and reaching its peak at 1:31 p.m., and then ending its visibility at 2:08 p.m. Although the […]
First impressions matter and diablos rojos (“red devil”) buses make bold introductions. A riot of colors and images streaks down the street with booming bass and flashing lights. Everyone looks up when a diablo passes. After clambering up metal stairs, passengers are immediately hypnotized by a giant flatscreen blasting the latest Veejay mixes. The bus’s crisp leather […]
The National Customs of Bolivia (AN) and the National Customs Authority of Panama signed an Inter-Institutional Agreement to strengthen customs cooperation in terms of technical assistance and exchange of information. The above was specified with the rubrics of the executive president of the AN, Karina Liliana Serrudo Miranda, and the general director of the Panamanian entity, Tayra Ivonne Barsallo. The event took place […]
With the opening of a new Water Quality Laboratory, the Panama Canal will strengthen its water resource management system, which will allow it to optimize the processes to continue ensuring that the water that consumes more than 50% of the Panamanian population is of the best quality. One of the main benefits of this new […]
Until recently, Carmen Chavez had spent just a few days in Panama, but never got the chance to truly understand its history and culture. Yet during spring break, Chavez, a doctoral student studying environmental science and policy, along with 12 other graduate students studying law or the environmental sciences spent the week in the central […]
As part of the opening of the embassy of the Republic of Panama in Barbados, Chancellor Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, was received in the Caribbean country by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, and her counterpart Kerrie Symmonds, in order to address issues of common importance between the two countries. The diplomatic itinerary began […]