A study has been announced by the Panamanian government and its partner Energy Transfer to study the prospects of building a liquid petroleum gas pipeline, running beside the existing Panama Canal that links the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. If the project is given the go ahead, it would involve the development, construction, and […]
he government of Panama has offered to host the 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP 19) in Panama City in November 2022. Put forth by Panama’s Ministry for the Environment, the country’s CITES Management Authority, the offer comes after the Government of Costa Rica withdrew their original proposal to host the […]
U.S. midstream giant Energy Transfer LP is looking to expand to new markets with an initial deal to explore a potential liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) development in Panama. The Dallas-based company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Panama to jointly study the feasibility of the proposed Trans-Panama Gateway Pipeline development. […]
Side-by-side comparisons of infrastructure, climate, healthcare and more By Terry Coles. My husband Clyde and I have been fortunate enough to live in not one but two of the world’s best retirement destinations. For five years we enjoyed life near Coronado, Panama. We bought a house, made plenty of friends, and relished the hot, balmy air […]
Disaster authorities in Panama reported severe damaged after floods and heavy rain in Bocas del Toro province. The country’s National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) said flooding had affected 27,175 people across 27 sectors in the province . Five landslides were also reported. Flooding struck after heavy rain from 22 July. Several rivers including the Sixaola River and […]
So I must first apologize for the missing edition of The Panama Perspective last week. The problem stemmed from my provider not showing up and fixing a problem for 5 days. I cancelled the fiber provider and went back to my old Cable provider and I am sitting happy after service installed the day after […]
This is a great video and story about two sisters who found each other after being separated by half of their lives. Get Vaccinated and stay safe!!
Panama emerged to change the world’s biodiversity. Separating oceans. Connecting the continents. Uniting humanity. One of the most scientifically studied countries in the world, understands the true nature of respect. As the world prepares for the new normal, this is our #NaturalNormal. We are here, we are prepared. And we will be here, to change […]
Exports of products without copper increased 6.7%, reporting a figure of $297.5 million, which represents 24% of total exports. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama (MICI) reported that during the first months of 2021 there was an 80% growth in exports. According to the latest report from the Office of the Comptroller General […]
Panamanian scientists have joined, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the CDC in declaring that, for now, a third dose of Covid-19 vaccines is not necessary. Javier Nieto, former director of the Gorgas Memorial Institute, stressed that in the current local context what is needed is to quickly vaccinate the bulk of the population […]