Banapiña de Panamá to invest $86 million
Banapiña de Panamá, a subsidiary of the US company Del Monte, will invest $86 million starting in January 2018 for the first phase of its banana project in Barú, Chiriquí. ,
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Cruise terminal project for Amador moves forward
The consortium formed by the Belgian Jan De Nul and China Harbor Engineering Company already has the environmental backing to move forward with the construction of the port at the Amador Causeway, ...
Carew received a Lifetime Achievement award
Panamanian, Rod Carew, added another honor to his long list of accomplishments. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Minnesota Sports Awards on Dec. 13 at Target Center.
Companies to bid on consulting contract for Idaan
Three companies submitted proposals to provide assistance and technical advice to Idaan for operational and commercial management in the metropolitan area of Panama.
Free app to recharge your metro or bus cards
Panama Metro and Metro Bus riders will have the option to make electronic reloads. The system is based on an ’app’ called Active Recharge PTY, and is free for Android devices.
’Black Weekend’ before Carnival
The Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) wants another Black Friday. The ATP launched Panama Black Weekend in September.
ATTT says Imported used cars pose threat
The National Assembly has discussed a bill that would regulate the importation of used or salvaged cars.
Hundreds attend Christmas ’Naviferia’
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Hundreds of people got up early to buy the Christmas products at the fairs organized by the Institute of Agricultural Marketing (IMA).
Victims of poisoning seek justice
The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice has found ex-officers and individuals guilty after a mass diethylene glycol poisoning.
2018 to bring free trade negotiations with China
Panama aims to start negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with China in the second half of 2018.
Bosnian War Criminal commits suicide in court
Bosnian, Slobodan Praljak, convicted of war crimes, committed suicide in front of a live court after a UN judge ratified his 20-year war crimes conviction on Wednesday, November 29th.
Panamanian Surfer in Wave of the Winter
Panamanian surfer, Jean Carlos Gonzalez dropped into a wave at Sunset Beach gaining a place in the Oneil Wave of the Winter contest.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged!
Britain’s Prince Harry and U.S. actress Meghan Markle announced they were engaged and would get married in the spring of next year.
Sinaproc workers attacked
Two rescuers of the National System of Civil Protection (Sinaproc) were attacked, on Sunday afternoon, with sticks and bottles by some of the residents of San Antonio Rural, in the San Miguelito ...
Employee dies following accident at the locks
Following a blow to the head last week, Osvaldo De La Espada, a tugboat sailor, passed away on November 22nd. He had 24 years of service for the Panama Canal.
Five things to know about the Panama-Chiriqui Train
The Government of China has confirmed its support for the construction of a rail transportation system to connect Panama city with the province of Chiriqui.
Juan Carlos Navarro applies for PDR Presidency
Tuesday, November 21st Juan Carlos Navarro announce via social networks, that he will compete in the primaries of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD).
Family receives $400,000 after death of children
The Supreme Court of Panama has ruled that a family in San Carlos will receive a payout of $400,000 after the death of their two children.
Lane closures on Domingo Diaz
From Monday, November 20, work will begin in the old Plaza del Cruce in San Miguelito.
326 apprehended on drug charges in 2017
According to a recent report by the National Police, 326 people, including foreigners, have been apprehended for selling drugs in Panama so far in 2017.
Timeline set for Beach Corridor
Over the next four years, the country of Panama aims to improve connectivity and road infrastructure from Panama City to the Pacific Beach area.
