Panama’s government is in talks with Canada-based miner First Quantum Minerals over the conditions under which it operates its flagship copper mine, the government’s Chief Revenue Officer Publio De Gracia said on Friday. The official from the country’s economy and finance ministry said Panama was looking for a “fair” deal in which the company complies with […]
This year the National Tourism Council approved the Boca Chica Tourist Destination Action Plan in Chiriquí and El Valle de Antón, in Coclé, since it considers that they have the necessary infrastructures to provide good tourism and treatment to the traveler. In 2023 they expect other achievements in several provinces. The new vision for Panama […]
Turkiye is set to increase maritime trade cooperation with Panama, Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakci said. “If there are sensitivities about Istanbul Canal, we will seek to learn about Panama’s experience in our discussions,” he opined. At the latest meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye, the Proposal for […]
The Panamanian Hotel Association (APATEL) has formalized the creation of the Chiriquí Chapter with the aim of promoting the tourism potential of this province and complying with the Sustainable Tourism Master Plan that seeks to promote this sector of Panama locally and internationally. A press release from the guild, assured that David’s Enrique Malek international […]
The Minister of Public Security of Panama Juan Manuel Pino, the ambassador of the United States, participated in the delivery of three scanners that will be installed in Divisa, Guabalá (province of Chiriquí) and in the cargo area of Tocumen International Airport that were acquired through the Funds Speed Joyeros S.A., for a cost of […]
On December 21, the day that many celebrate the arrival of the Spirit of Christmas, actor Owen Wilson appeared in a photo shared on the Instagram account of the La Compañía hotel, in Casco Antiguo, showing his visit to Panama. “It is an honor to have you as a guest in our living museum. We […]
According to the report of the Cabinet Council, the Minister of the Presidency, Roger Tejada, must present this project to the National Assembly (parliament) which will begin sessions next January. The bill also includes, an aggravating circumstance, when this crime is committed against a private security agent in the performance of his duties. Whoever causes […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a regional trade mission to Panama from March 19-23, 2023. “Panama is the economic, financial, and logistics and transport hub for Central America and this trade mission will provide us with an exciting opportunity to expand our growing presence across […]
In the middle of a jungle in Panama, you might come across an indigenous community’s rural village. Although indigenous communities greatly vary across Panama, what is immediately noticeable is their shared respect for nature and the environment. Indigenous communities in Panama play a significant role in sustaining the diversity of the cultural and biological landscape. […]
In an official communiqué, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled that this territory has been a world heritage site since 1981, for which it must be provided with adequate protection, efficient management and the preservation of its integrity. In this sense, it urged to safeguard the flora and fauna species in the entire area, especially […]