Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. As the Panama Canal approaches its 100-year anniversary, the benefits are spread far and wide. Toronto-Playa Blanca air route is coming. And, we tell you all about healthcare costs in Panama. Here’s the latest: U.S. port...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. Panama’s Metro is set to expand once more. Noriega is taking on video game manufacturers. Venezuela is ready to do business in Colon, and we tell you why resorts are all the rage on Panama’s Pacific beaches. Here’s the...
Panama’s beaches have been some of the best-kept secrets in Central America for quite some time now. But that secret is no longer. With an influx in international tourism, especially to Panama’s Pacific coast beaches, big resorts are in fashion. They offer...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. Price controls hit Panama, and the country is buzzing with opinions on it. Construction lending is on the rise, and Nicaragua moves ahead with plans on building their own canal. Here’s the latest: Panama Jumps on...
The Panama Canal has been synonymous with cross-continent trade for about a century. Now, there’s some competition, and with recent approvals this week, a fully functional canal in Nicaragua is under works. While many believed, and still believe, that this type of...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. It has been a busy week in Panama with the inauguration of the new president. We go over his agenda, how he plans to take on crime, and the mending of a fractured relationship with neighboring Venezuela. Here’s the latest:...
After nearly two months of waiting as the President-elect, Juan Carlos Varela was sworn in this week as the latest President of the Republic of Panama. Varela, who represents the center right (though many would argue he’s more right than center), kicked off his...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. Panama plans 1 million hectare reforestation, Turkey opens flights, and the Global Entry program is set to ease problems at customs, and more. Here’s the latest: Panama, US to start Global Entry Passport Programs on July 15th...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. The OAS urges members to invest in Panama. The President of China is coming for a state visit. The 1st annual boat show is coming to town. Plus, we show you the logistics of air travel in Panama. Here’s the latest: OAS Urges...
