(Arco Properties) November is one of those ālove `em or hate `emā months in Panama, mainly because we managed (donĀ“t know how, really) to fit all of our patriot holidays in the same month, and as a result nobody really works, nothing moves. So, if you are planning to come to Panama for business either 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 28th of November, just donĀ“t bother.Ā Also, please check if … [Read more...]
Sea kayak in Panama
(Sydney Morning Herald) Sea kayak in Panama or the Philippines in the new year with Southern Sea Ventures. The Panama nine-day adventure to the Caribbean Sea's San Blas archipelago of 350 islands includes snorkelling, exploring Kuna culture, reefs and rainforests. It costs $US2275 ($2192) a person (was $US2375). The 10-day trip in the Palawan province of the Philippines takes … [Read more...]
Gazprombank, Panama Consider Debt Sales
(Businessweek) The following borrowers in emerging markets are expected to sell international bonds. New information is followed by previously reported plans. OAO Gazprombank, the lending arm of Russiaās gas export monopoly, may sell from $200 million to $300 million of bonds in Swiss francs or British pounds, Interfax reported, citing an unidentified banker. The … [Read more...]
Sir Francis Drake’s final fleet ‘discovered off the coast of Panama’
(The Telegraph) Treasure hunters claim they have discovered two ships from Sir Francis Drakeās fleet off the coast of Panama and believe his coffin could lie on the seabed nearby. His burial at sea in full armour and in a lead casket was designed to ensure that no one ā but especially the Spanish ā would find his body. Now, more than 400 years after Sir Francis … [Read more...]
Panama to have first Solar Energy plant in 2012
(Prensa.com) The national secretary of Energy, Juan Manuel Urriola, today announced October 24 that the country will have the first solar power plant in July of next year and will be located in the province of Herrera. Furthermore, on 8 November will be the key date for the tender of the first wind project in the country, to be found in the central provinces. "In Panama when … [Read more...]