Panama is not used to seeing its police officer gunned down but it happened a couple of weeks ago and people are calling out President Varela for not keeping his pledge to increase security here in Panama. This cannot escalate any further!! The killing of two officers of the Panamanian National Police last Saturday in […]
Ariana Ramírez at Panama Today reports on the 3rd Summit of Integration for Peace. Panama became the capital of peace with the celebration of the 3rd Summit of Integration for Peace, CUMIPAZ. The World Embassy of Peace Activists (EMAP) convened community leaders, parliamentarians, diplomats, politicians, jurists, academics, scientists, businessmen and environmentalists from all around the […]
At a fine dining restaurant in Panama City, customers are tucking into kalalu, a tropical fern with an earthy flavour, blanched like an asparagus, and brushed with olive oil and grilled. Next on the menu; boda, a palm flower that looks and tastes like baby corn, pickled and wrapped in banana leaf tamale–style. From […]
In the last year, 17 environmental impact studies were presented to build hospitals, clinics and other health care centers in Central American countries. Data from the interactive platform “Construction in Central America“, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: Panama is the country with the largest investment, with about $158 million in construction projects […]
The primary goal for the future potential of the country of Panama should be to focus on health and education. While most politicians promise to focus on this and Panama continues to invest heavily in building hospitals, it has failed to educate the population in the English language. How can you promote Panama to foreigners […]
Since the first shale gas export terminal opened in Louisiana last year, America’s drillers have seen at least 75 cargoes of their fuel sail through the Panama Canal bound for markets in Asia. Now they’re looking for a cheaper and quicker route. And they’ve turned to Mexico for help. Aldo Flores, Mexico’s deputy […]
A Panamanian politician plans to put forth a proposal Tuesday to change the name of a local stadium to honor Seattle Sounders center back Roman Torres. Torres became a national hero when his goal against Costa Rica lifted Los Caneleros to a 2-1 victory and earned them the third position in the final round of […]
Reuters reports where Panama’s government will send an immigration and security delegation to China, the country’s president said on Tuesday, as part of the lifting of visa restrictions for Chinese visitors. Chinese visitors to Panama will now need an electronic visa stamped in a consulate instead of a restricted visa obtained through a lawyer to […]
This is but one project that China will be involved in here in Panama and we can expect many many more. China re-established diplomatic relations with Central American nation in June, delivering a blow to Taiwan’s efforts to forge ties overseas A group including China Harbour Engineering Company has started building a US$165 million […]
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) held a kick-off ceremony for the construction of the new Amador Cruise Port, Jan De Nul said in their latest announcement. A complete new cruise terminal at the Pacific Side of Panama will be built over the next 18 months. The design and construction of the Amador cruise terminal, […]