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 […]
Great news for travelers to Argentina. Salta is the gateway to Northern Argentina and the wonderful wine country there. Once in Argentina you can fly for very little money to Buenos Aires and southward to Patagonia where we stayed this last year in Bariloche. Copa Airlines commenced flights between Panama City and Salta in Argentina […]
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 […]
Yelba’s Variety Band featuring Jimmie Hunter singing Can’t Get Enough of your Love Babe!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IL reviews the benifits of living in Costa del Este. If you like the idea of living close to big city comforts and an international airport, then you’ll want to take a closer look at Costa del Este, Panama. East of Panama City’s San Francisco sector you’ll find new developments with much to offer…all of […]
Organizers of the World Youth Day in January 2019 in Panama, presented the event at a press conference in Rome on December 11. Themes such as migration, indigenous people, environment and role of women will also dominate the event. Robin Gomes writes in Vatican News of the Pope coming to Panama January 22 through January […]
This year, the economy is expected to grow 3.8% and in 2019 the increase could reach 5%, which would be determined by the activities of the Canal, transportation, mining and telecommunications. The Indesa firm forecasts that next year Panama‘s economy will increase its dynamism compared to 2018, since the activities related to the external part […]