(Tico Times) Panama’s foreign minister, Roberto Henriquez, said Monday that the construction of a canal in Nicaragua would not be a threat to his country, but he acknowledged that his government has not actually discussed the issue. “I do not consider it a threat to the canal [in Panama],” he said. “In any case, it will serve another purpose. But eventually, if they do build … [Read more...]
Panama Canal Toll set to increase
(Portstrategy.com) A row has broken out between The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) over the proposed plans to increase the toll charges for the Panama Canal. ICS has attacked the plans – which it says are “rushed, excessive and likely to cause further problems”, given the current climate. ACP released proposals to hike Canal … [Read more...]
Las Tablas, Panama
(International Living) The bargain-beautiful Panama International Living has known about for years is alive and well…especially in Las Tablas. A small, colonial town, Las Tablas differs from hot retirement destinations like Panama City or Boquete. It’s in an area surrounded by farms and ranches, and that makes the climate, the landscapes, and the people unique. The … [Read more...]
Panama a vacation hot spot
(Guardian) Chickens and scruffy children on bikes cross our path as we stroll along a sandy road past candy-coloured buildings beside a turquoise Caribbean sea. "Hey my friend!" Jim, our guide, stops to slap a Rasta man on the back. "How you been? You got your guitar today?" "No man," says Calypso Joe, shaking his head, " … but I can go get it. You buy me a beer, and I play … [Read more...]
Panama Canal widening will shape world wide shipping industry
(Mysanantonio.com) The deepening and widening of the Panama Canal will have a ripple effect on shipping throughout the world, but what happens in Texas depends on the various ports, officials said Monday. When larger ships start routinely crossing the canal in 2015, long-haul container ship routes will change because they will be able to make more all-water deliveries, said … [Read more...]