(Prensa.com) The Panama Canal-held tomorrow, Monday, 97 years of operations with a direct contribution total of more than 8000 $ 200 million, the most since December 31, 1999 to assume control of the Panamanians. "This anniversary is Canal on one of its most buoyant with an increase in full swing, which will empower the way in international transportation and development … [Read more...]
Poker Panama Tournament at Veneto Casino
(Card Player) The Veneto Casino, located in Panama City, is hosting a Poker Panamafestival no-limit holdāem tournament from Oct. 12-16. Day 1 of the event is October 12-15, and starts at 8 p.m. and plays to final 20 percent of total players for each day. The last day of the event and the final table will be played on October 16 at 4 p.m. The tournament buy-in is $3,000, … [Read more...]
Panama International Banking Center Assets grow 15.13%
(Prensa.com) The assets of the International Banking Center (CBI) of Panama in the first half totaled 75.758 million dollars, 15.13% compared with the same period in 2010, said Friday the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP). Meanwhile, the national banking system's assets reached 60.912 million dollars, 12.53% more than in the first half of last year, according to the … [Read more...]
Adventure Travel in The Darien: A Must-See When You Visit Panama
(International Living) Imagine yourself surrounded by colossal prehistoric trees. Butterflies the size of your hand flutter by. Ferns threaten to envelop you. All thatās missing is a bloodthirsty Tyrannosaurus Rex. This scene is just the start when you decide on an adventure travel vacation in the Darien, Panamaās āforgotten province.ā Travel here tends to be for the … [Read more...]
Panama to reach the goal of 2 million visitors in 2011
(Prensa.com) Panama in December 2011 will reach the goal of two million visitors, due to the projection of that country as a tourist destination, predicted Thursday the Panamanian Minister of Tourism, Solomon Shamah. Shamah said the strong publicity campaigns in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America have contributed effectively to attract more tourists to Panama, … [Read more...]