Panama’s Consumer Protection Authority (ACADECO) ruled in favor of the consumer 1,156 times last year in transactions valued at $13,796,821.90. The total number of complaints filed represented a value of $35,373,689.83. “The breach of guarantee, lack of information and abusive clauses are the main reasons for claims that were presented by consumers,” says the entity. […]
The reopening of restaurants and beaches on Monday, February 8 is now confirmed with the publication of in the Official Gazette new provisions ordered by the Ministry of Health including the cancellation of purchases by gender. However, it is clarified that establishments must maintain a capacity of 50% of, including employees, to avoid crowds in […]
Jim Case had not spoken English for three days when he hiked into town looking for a store on the island of Isla Grande off the coast of Panama. Bill Dunlop sails Wind’s Will out of the harbor in Aitutaki in the Cook Islands in June 1984. The photo may be the last photo taken […]
Fitch Ratings – New York – 03 Feb 2021: Fitch Ratings has downgraded Panama’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BBB-‘ from ‘BBB’. The Rating Outlook is Negative. KEY RATING DRIVERS Panama’s downgrade to ‘BBB-‘ reflects the severe weakening of public finances due to the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which […]
Joselyne Edwards made history in her UFC debut, and she’s not stopping there. See the video here The 25-year-old became the first fighter from Panama to set foot in the octagon and the first female from her country to get a win under the UFC banner with her victory over Wu Yanan at UFC on ABC 1 earlier […]
The first deal of its type between Hotelbeds and PROMTUR Panama aimed at raising awareness of the beauty and diversity of the destination; The co-op campaign will be tailored to travelers from the US, Canada, Europe, China and LATAM and is designed to put Panama high on their wish lists for when safe travel resumes. […]
Panama has sought to acquire more than 8 million coronavirus vaccine doses to inoculate about 80% of the Central American nation’s residents, Health Minister Luis Sucre said on Sunday. Panama has a population of about 4.2 million people but most coronavirus vaccines require two shots spaced several weeks apart. Panama has requested about 1 million […]
Panama Sportfishing Alliance is pleased and excited to announce the recent partnership with the exclusive Seagull Cove Resort in Boca Chica, Panama. Located along the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Panama, this area is known for serious offshore, inshore, fly and spearfishing, attracting vacationing anglers from all over the world for year-round sportfishing action. Panama Sportfishing Alliance has […]
The Panamanian government has announced the reopening of the country’s land borders. “The National Immigration Service announces the reopening of land borders, for the entry and exit of Panamanian nationals, residents and foreigners,” the government statement reads. Those entering Panama must comply with “biosecurity measures” that include demonstrating proof of a negative coronavirus test — […]
Pfizer has informed Panama that shipments of its COVID-19 vaccine will resume to the Central American country the week of Feb. 15, the Panamanian foreign minister said on Friday. Pfizer will deliver 450,000 doses in the first quarter of the year, said Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes. Panama’s first batch of Pfizer vaccines on Jan. 20 […]