(prensa.com) Security forces from Panama and United States will perform joint tactical exercises for the next month to work on combating terrorism. "The training reflects the approach of Panama, which will work with the United States or any other country to strengthen its preparations in the field of security," the Ministry of Security said in a prepared … [Read more...]
Panama not affected by tsunami
(prensa.com) Civil defense agency Sinaproc reported late Friday that Panama's Pacific coast was not impacted by the tsunami that was created by the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan. Sinaproc Director Arturo Alvarado announced Friday that the country was not in any danger from the waves. The agency had issued numerous warnings throughout the day after the … [Read more...]
Nikki Beach Hotel changing its name to Royalton Playa Blanca
(Newsroom Panama) After months of wrangling between a Panama developer and an American Hotel chain, the name Nikki Beach will soon disappear from the local tourist scene . The Nikki Beach Hotel at Playa Blanca will be changing its name to Royalton Playa Blanca. The Panama promoter of the project, RG Hotels, has signed an agreement with the Blue Diamond Hotel … [Read more...]
New Panama airport to cost $50-$60 million
(Newsroom Panama) Panama’s new international airport in Anton, Cocle Province will cost between $50 and $60 million says Civil Aviation Authority Director Rafael Bárcenas. At a meeting on Thursday, March 10, he told local elected and business representatives that it has not yet been decided if a tunnel for the Pan-American Highway will be built under the … [Read more...]
Panama on Tsunami Alert
(Panama Digest) The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for countries across the Pacific after a huge tsunami hit Japan’s northeastern coast on Friday following an 8.9 earthquake. Latin American countries on alert include Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Colombia, Panama, Honduras and Peru. Eduardo Camacho of Panama … [Read more...]