Metro Line now open with DIRECT access to Tocumen is big step forward.
Few cities in Latin America have a metro system linked to the airport. The Terminal Aérea station of line 5 that serves terminal 1 of the Benito Juárez airport (MEX) in Mexico City is one of the main examples. Some US cities such as San Francisco (SFO), Boston (BOS), Chicago …
EX-PAT ALERT: Danger while hiking as woman falls to death
A woman died on the morning of this Sunday, March 12, on Los Picachos de Olá hill, Coclé province, after being surprised by gusts of winds, falling to the precipice on the slopes of the hill.Units of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) and the Fire Department went to the …
Panama looks to be new player in terms of cruise destinations.
In December 2024, the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) company will make its last itinerary in Panama. The cruise line did not offer a particular reason for the decision.However, both the tourism sector and the administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority, Iván Eskildsen, are aware that the Pacific port in Amador, …
“Marty, don’t waste your time and money!” No shot
Martín Torrijos, former President of the Republic (2004-2009), announced through his social networks that he will run for the presidential elections of the next 2024.”Our Panama is experiencing a severe crisis that cannot be hidden. Things are not going well for Panamanian families. It only takes an illness in the …
Martinelli, Carrizo, Roux lead unofficial poll taken.
” How is it the guy doing no huge rallies and announcements for himself, is leading?” “Because life was better overall under his leadership” Voting intention is maintained. If the elections were held this weekend, Ricardo Martinelli, José Gabriel Carrizo and Rómulo Roux would lead the results.Martinelli would win the …
Tourism authority pledges 30km for public trails.
The Panama Tourism Authority (Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá, ATP), together with the private sector and local governments, inaugurated the first phase for the Ruta de la Caldera in El Valle de Antón this Friday, composed of 30 kilometers of trails, aiming to position El Valle as an adventure tourism …
In US: Trump may be sued for inciting Capital riots. Don’t hold breath.
“He has no absolute immunity” Mess. The United States Department of Justice considered this Thursday that the former president of the country Donald Trump (2017-2021) can be sued for having incited the assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. According to a brief from the Justice Department’s civil law …
EX-PAT ALERT: Colon remains most dangerous area of the Republic
And more than 530 search procedures carried out during the months of January and February The National Police has already captured 33 people for crimes against life in the province of Colón. Of these, 21 were for homicide and 12 for attempted homicide, in more than 530 search procedures carried …
Meeting ends with numerous new compliance laws for Marine Wildlife
The eighth Our Ocean world conference closed with 341 commitment agreements for an estimated amount of $19.978 million to safeguard the oceans.The totality of agreements was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, who thanked the support of the participants and the Panamanian Government, NGOs …
Third candidate announces Presidential intent
The former secretary general of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), Pedro Miguel González presented this Sunday his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic for this political group that must choose its presidential standard-bearer in the primary elections that will be held next June eleven. Shortly before the arrival …
Panama World Baseball Classic team announced.
Panama presented this Tuesday the list of 30 players with which coach Luis Ortiz will face the commitment of the World Baseball Classic, in which five players who are active in the Major Leagues stand out.Along with Jaime Barría, starter for the Los Angeles Angels, stand out catcher for the …
“Mummy” in a backpack. Only in Panama. LOL
The remains were inside a “delivery” box from the company Orders Now. A pre-Hispanic mummy, between 600 and 800 years old, was found inside the backpack of a delivery man from a “delivery” company (home delivery) in the Peruvian region of Puno, adjacent to Bolivia, official sources reported Monday. . …
Homeless: Growing as well as being forgotten
Homeless people are also another relevant factor in the 2020 National Census, carried out this year by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Inec).Gilberto Sánchez, national coordinator of the special registration, explained to this outlet that this Monday the sweep directed at this population ends, which spread through provinces …
Colombian airports in quagmire after Viva cessation of flights
Uncertainty and indignation reign this Tuesday in the main Colombian airports due to the cancellation of operations of the low-cost airline Viva Air, which grounded thousands of passengers who protest in the air terminals to demand solutions.Hundreds of people sitting on the ground at the El Dorado International Airport in …
TINY HOUSES making the most with little in Panama.
Tiny Houses: living in 35m2 with all the comforts is possible Auther Image By Daniela Finco January 26, 2023 Decoration and Interiors 0 Tiny Houses: living in 35m2 with all the comforts is possible Can you imagine living in 35m2 with all the comforts? I am referring to the Tiny …
RACQUEL WELCH: Iconic 60’s movies starlet passes away
ANYONE MY AGE IT IS HARD TO FORGET THE SEXY PRESENCE THAT ICONIC ACTRESS RACQUEL WELCH BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN. THE ACTRESS PASSED AWAY AT 82 AFTER A LONG BOUT WITH ILLNESS. SHE MAINTAINED HER CLASSIC LOOKS ALL THE WAY TO THE END. Raquel Welch was born in Chicago in …
Tragic bus crash carries mostly ECUADORIANS
The National Migration Service revealed, this Thursday, the nationalities of the migrants who were traveling on the 5B-54 bus, which had an accident early yesterday morning in Gualaca, Chiriquí province.Of the 66 migrants, 22 were Ecuadorians, 16 Haitians and 11 Venezuelans, being the three nationalities that travel the most on …
DUBAI-is the “Wakanda” of the real world as population increases. Flying taxis are imminent and Panama want in.
The first phase of the initiative includes four initial stations near Dubai International Airport Technology. While in Panama we are in diapers with electric vehicles, in the city of Dubai the designs of the new stations for flying taxis were approved this weekend. Yes, as you read it. The Prime …
33% of Panama residents don’t consider them Panamanian
The comptroller of the Republic of Panama, Gerardo Solís, stated during a press conference that so far, so far in the Population and Housing Census, in the first 36 days of its execution, 3,231,764 people have been registered in 1,370,493 homes, that is to say, 92% of those foreseen.In turn, …
Martinelli methodically rising up the troops. No precedence for him not to run.
“ANYONE GOT A SPARE TICKET TO SHANGHAI”???????? A month ago, the former president of the Republic and leader of Realizando Metas (RM), Ricardo Martinelli had announced with great fanfare that the deputy of Cambio Democrático (CD), Génesis Arjona, could be the candidate for mayor of Panama for the collective political.However, …
Government representatives states PANAMA indeed HAS FUNDS to assist poor, but chooses not to use them.
The representative of the corregimiento of Don Bosco Guillermo “Willie” Bermúdez spoke this Thursday in “Portada” of La Estrella de Panamá about the political panorama for the Mayor’s Office of Panama and his aspirations to run for the capital commune.On the debate of the electoral alliances and the possible positions …
“Hey?,…….guess what there is still a war going on!!!!! Stay Ukraine strong.
Various stores, inns, informal stalls and other types of shops mark the route that begins in the 5 de Mayo square and ends in the Santa Ana park.Between Avenida B and the popular street known as Salsipuedes (13th Street), is La Peatonal de la Avenida Central, which since its creation …
Trash and Garbage continue to be blight on Panama
Various stores, inns, informal stalls and other types of shops mark the route that begins in the 5 de Mayo square and ends in the Santa Ana park.Between Avenida B and the popular street known as Salsipuedes (13th Street), is La Peatonal de la Avenida Central, which since its creation …
With COVID affecting last two Carnivals, Panama has high hopes.
After two years on hiatus, this 2023 the Carnival festivities in Panama resume: shows, dances, music, algorical costumes -feathered and sequined-, parades of wagons, tunas, culecos and mojaderas.But beyond its appeal, Carnival is also a driver of economic dynamism. In Panama, historically, the carnival festivities or the god “Momo” have …
Panama needs to get it’s shit together. Ex-Pats and Tourists have other choices.
Mexico received 20.3% more international tourists in 2022 than in 2021, accompanied by an increase of more than 42% in foreign currency income for this concept, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported this Friday.More than 38.3 million foreign tourists entered the country throughout last year, compared to …
Mayor has no small opinion of herself in anticipation of upcoming book.
The parliamentarian presents her book ‘Witness to history’ Between taunts and criticism of the current rulers, the deputy and journalist Mayín Correa, recounts her journalistic experiences and her management from public office. The communicator, who is very given to using her Twitter account to express her opinion, did not hesitate …
COIBA receives international recognition as nature preserve
Three marine protected areas won Blue Park Awards for outstanding marine wildlife conservation at the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) the Marine Conservation Institute announced on February 5. ).The three areas awarded this year are: Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area (Pitcairn Islands, United Kingdom), the Cordillera de Coiba …
Blinken commentary to have no bearing on Martinelli
WE SHALL SEE. IF HE RUNS THE “GOLDEN BOY” GETS HIS ASS KICKED. After the pronouncement made by Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States. On the designation of former President Ricardo Martinelli as ineligible to enter that country due to his participation in corruption cases, the Attorney …
Earthquakes rock Turkey and Syria, Massive loss of life.
The death toll from Monday’s powerful earthquakes exceeds 11,200 on Wednesday, of which 8,574 occurred in Turkey and 2,662 in Syria.In the two countries hit by the disaster, there are also almost 55,000 injured, many with fractures and serious cuts.”Here in Kahramanmaras, at the epicenter of the earthquake that hit …
If Cortizo and Carrizo are so great,,,,,look at this stat!!!!
AS MR.SCAM ANNOUNCED HIS PRESIDENTIAL RUN YESTERDAY I HOPE HE REALIZES PANAMA AS A WHOLE. NOT JUST HOB NOBBING AND RUBBING ELBOWS WITH DIPLOMATS WORKING ON THE NEXT SCAM DEAL. PANAMA IS A NATION OF THE PEOPLE THAT HOLDS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN LATIN AMERICA. ALONG WITH COSTA RICA, HE …