(International Living) “It’s my favorite wave on earth,” says Jon Hanna, a championship surfer who’s seen more than a few waves in his travels around the world. He’s talking about Santa Catalina, a little surf town in Panama that was once a well-guarded secret. The point break wave Jon is describing to me was discovered by chance, by some Panamanian surfers who were actually … [Read more...]
Panama: Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012
(Travel and Leisure) Shedding its reputation as a sunny haven for shady characters, Panama is courting high fliers by giving everything an upgrade—hotels, museums, and even that famous canal. The Beach Buzz: Solace seekers typically head to Panama’s Caribbean coast, leaving the Pacific beaches to the surfers. But boldface names—Angelina Jolie; Michael Jordan—have been … [Read more...]
Panama Debt Tops Emerging Markets
(Business Week) Dollar bonds of Latin American nations from Panama to Uruguay provided the best returns in emerging markets this year, a rally that may extend into 2012 as lower debt and higher foreign reserves limit the effects of the European debt crisis. Panama’s notes advanced 16 percent this year with annual volatility of 4.5 through Dec. 27, giving them a risk-adjusted … [Read more...]
Ironman 70.3 Panama February 12, 2012
(Ironman.com) An added bonus for those competing at Ironman 70.3 Panama on February 12, 2012 is the chance to stay at one of the two official race hotels, the Hotel Riu Plaza Panama and the Wyndham Garden Panama City Hotel. Both these luxurious hotels are set in the heart of Panama City, offering the best of both worlds: easy access to the race site and all the sites and action … [Read more...]
Panama to review wind contract over ‘conflict of interest’ fears
(Rechargenews.com) The presidential cabinet has asked public services authority Asep and electricity transmission company Etesa to look again at the contract for output from a 121MW wind farm project awarded during the country's recent tender. The controversy focuses on Sara Elena Cortés Aguilar, who worked for UEP. Cortés is also the current director of Proinlo, a … [Read more...]