(Panama America) One person was killed by a land deslizamineto in Boqueron Plateau sector, due to the flooding of the River Stone by azontan heavy rains to the city of David. The deceased was trapped in his car in the collapse and produce from bruising and injuries, died at the scene. Unofficial data show that the deceased corresponds to Eymer Espinoza, 45, who was trapped … [Read more...]
Panama Canal Transit sets tonnage record
(Prensa.com) For transited the Panama Canal in fiscal 2011, which ended September 30, 322.1 million tons, which marked a record tonnage traffic, reported Sunday the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) . Preliminary figures indicate that the ACP Panama Canal closed fiscal 2011 with 322.1 million tons PC / UMS, which is the Universal Measurement System Ship Panama Canal, volume … [Read more...]
Panama: Empty islands, full hammocks and superb ceviche
(MSN Travel) Beads of saltwater speckle our faces as we carve a foaming path through the Caribbean. Yet while the scenery that unfolds around us - necklaces of tiny, white sandy islands surrounded by coronas of clear, aquamarine water - is similar to other places on the planet, none of Panama's San Blas islands bear any telltale marks of having been pimped out to a hotel … [Read more...]
Learn Spanish in Panama next April during 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Competition
(Cactus Language) The decision to host the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing competition is great or Panama, and certainly reflects the growing popularity of the country as a top surf destination. Panama has consistent waves all year long, both along the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts, and the tropical climate and friendly people make it a perfect destination for this renowned … [Read more...]
Panama promotes itself in Japan
(Panama Digest) Panama promoted itself in Japan today, Thursday, during the one-day Panama Invest Tokyo forum. The event’s purpose was to frame Panama as a commercial and maritime industry facilitator, strategic logistics hub and global financial center in Latin America for Japanese markets and entrepreneurs. Panama and Japan’s diplomatic relationship dates back to … [Read more...]