(Sydney Morning Herald) FOR now, the future of global shipping is little more than a hole in the ground here, just a short distance from the Pacific Ocean. But what a hole. About 1.6 kilometres long, several dozen metres wide and more than 30 metres deep, the excavation is an initial step in the building of larger locks for the Panama Canal that should double the amount of … [Read more...]
Panama coffee prices reached record early harvest this year
(Prensa.com) Cherry coffee reached a record price for producers in the district of the Renaissance, to begin the harvest of this product in the province of Chiriqui. "They are paying $ 8 per can of coffee [estimated weight of 30 pounds] in cherry producer. Is the best price that has been in the beginning of the harvest at least 20 years, "said Ernesto Ameth Lezcano, the … [Read more...]
Relic Bar in Casco Viejo
(Panama Gringo) This Panamanian gringo’s pick for the best bar in Panama City has to go to Relic in the Casco Viejo neighborhood. This bar coincides perfectly with the old quarter’s quirky, artsy and unique vibes. Located in the basement of one of the most popular hostels in the city, Luna’s Castle, this unique bar offers a fantastic atmosphere and eclectic mix of drinkers … [Read more...]
Panamanian Researchers Receive $1 Million from Gates Foundation
(Panama Digest) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded a Grand Challenges Explorations grant to a team of Panamanian scientists researching how to treat malaria with microwave frequencies. Doctors Carmenza Spadaforo of the Institute of Advanced Scientific Research and High Technology Services and Jose Stoute of Penn State received $1 million to continue the second … [Read more...]
Panama Canal Expansion reaches 28% complete
(Prensa.com) When called on stakeholders to develop the most important component of the expansion program of the Panama Canal, the Canal Authority (ACP) expected at least four companies were interested in the mega project that was conceived, and it was. When the process was open, came four consortia and four qualified to participate in the tender for the design and … [Read more...]