(Panama Digest) A National Environmental Authority report indicates that Panama has lost two percent of its forest cover in the last decade. If the math is correct and Panama proceeds to lose its trees at a similar rate, all of the forest could be eliminated in just 500 years. Carlos Gomez, a forest engineer with the Authority says that nearly 5 million acres have … [Read more...]
International versions of ‘Survivor’ are accused of damaging sites during filming in Panama
(KSPR.com) Reporting from Isla Contadora, Panama A pile of long wooden planks stood next to an 11-foot-high plate of dirty glass. Nearby, a beat-up bench didn't look as though it could support a toddler without collapsing. A crude wooden chair on tall legs leaned against a tree. Ropes were everywhere. And torches were scattered about like giant matchsticks. Atop the … [Read more...]
Slow pace of mining repeal debate angers indigenous leaders
(Newsroom Panama) The slow pace of the bill to repeal the controversial mining rules law 8 , has angered leaders of leaders of the indigenous groups who spearheaded the weeks long protests against the reforms. They pledged to resume protests if the measure does not get third reading on Friday. The National Assembly in the second reading after a four-hour debate. … [Read more...]
Panama is a bird-watcher’s dream
(Greeley Tribune) The fierce blood-curdling scream of the howler monkeys at 5 a.m. introduced me to the calls of the jungle at the Canopy Towers in the Republic of Panama. Previous visitors had warned me of the howler’s territorial call, so I had looked forward to it. A cup of hot tea and the climb up to the top of the tower to watch the sunrise and brilliant tropical … [Read more...]
Mining lessons from Costa Rica for Panama
(prensa.com) In the neighboring country gave up a potential 20 million ounces, and other deposits, indicates that the people be heard. Ricardo Martinelli's government strives to develop the mining industry and tries a second time to establish the rules of the game to give rise to this activity. Next week will be the first meeting between deputies of the region and … [Read more...]