The high-profile trial of Ricardo Martinelli, the former president of Panama, and 14 of his associates came to a close last Friday, setting the stage for a 30-day period within which the presiding judge is expected to deliver a verdict. The trial, steeped in allegations of money laundering tied to…
In response to the ongoing crisis of migrant smuggling through the hazardous Darien Gap, Panama has launched an aggressive initiative, named the “Shield” campaign, to reclaim control over its eastern border with Colombia. The Shield campaign, launched on Friday, is Panama’s public display of the shared commitment it made with…
Prodapt, a pioneer in providing technology solutions for the interconnected world, is set to broaden its business footprint in the Central American nation, Panama. The firm is making a significant investment of $7 million to harness the benefits of nearshoring IT operations that Panama presents. With this investment, Prodapt expects…
Renewable energy developer MPC Energy Solutions has made its entry into the Panamanian market, marking an expansion of its presence in Latin America. With the aim of bolstering its portfolio in the region, the company has already identified suitable sites and grid connection capacity for combined 60-70MWp in collaboration with partners. The ongoing development of ground-mounted solar PV projects will contribute to MPC Energy Solutions’ target of achieving 800MW of…
In a significant stride towards enhancing its global standing, the Panama Ship Registry has undertaken a comprehensive revision of the General Merchant Marine Law, law 57 of August 6, 2008. Through a consensus-driven approach, a total of 188 articles were meticulously reviewed, resulting in 70 modifications, 10 eliminations, and the proposal of over 12 new articles, all of which were unanimously approved. The objective behind these amendments is to bolster…
The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs for Guyana, Anil Nandlall, has announced that the government will be taking action to recover over $1 billion owed by the government of Panama to the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) for rice sold to the country. The deal for the supply of 9,000 tons of rice through the GRDB was made under the previous administration, but when the rice was delivered,…
Despite the lifting of pandemic-related asylum restrictions by the U.S. government, migrants hiking through the dense Darien jungle covering the Colombia-Panama border have found an increasingly organized migration route. The Darien Gap poses the most imposing physical barrier for migrants heading north to reach the U.S. border. They must hike over steep mountains, endure torrential rain, and ford swift-running rivers while being easy prey for bandits who rob and rape. On the Colombian side of the border, locals have become…
Panamanian government data has revealed a sharp increase in migrants arriving through the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama with Colombia. The numbers have dealt a blow to US efforts to curb undocumented migration to the north, as the COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are lifted. The figures from Panama’s Security Ministry show that 40,297 migrants reached Panama in April through the jungle connecting it with Colombia, more than six times the same time last year. With numbers continuing to…
Residents of Bay County, Florida can now cast their votes in the runoff elections for the offices of Panama City mayor and Seat 1 commissioner in Lynn Haven. The runoff elections are necessary because no candidates in either race received at least 50% plus one of the total votes in the municipal elections held on April 18. Early voting began on Monday, May 8th, and will continue until Friday, May 12th. Election Day for the runoff elections is on May…
Ministry of Transportation and Aviation: Employees Return After Specialized Training Abroad The Ministry of Transportation and Aviation recently announced the return of seven employees from its Air Traffic Service Directorate, marking the successful completion of their specialized training in the United Arab Emirates. These employees were sent to Al Ain city to enhance their skills in providing efficient air services and air traffic control. The ministry expressed satisfaction with their accomplishments and commended their dedication to acquiring valuable knowledge in…
The body of 23-year-old Steven Chery was recovered from Parker Bayou in Florida on Saturday night. Chery had fallen off his personal watercraft on Wednesday and had been missing since then. An off-duty officer found the body and Chery was identified by Florida Fish and Wildlife officials. The investigation into the cause of his death is ongoing. The search and recovery efforts After Chery was reported missing, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) began search and rescue efforts.…
Indonesia has recently made it easier for tourists from Panama, Guatemala, and Macau to visit the country by allowing them to apply for visa-on-arrivals (VoA) upon arrival. This move is aimed at boosting the country’s tourism industry, especially in Bali, which is hoping to welcome 4.5 million international tourists and 9 million domestic travelers this year. According to Achmad Nur Saleh, a spokesman for the Immigration Directorate General, foreign tourists can now apply for an electronic visa on arrival (e-VoA)…
Panama City Potentially in Line to Regain Coast Guard ContractThe U.S. Coast Guard’s billion-dollar contract to build a fleet of ships could be in jeopardy after the leadership of Austal USA, including Craig Perciavalle, Joseph Runkel, and William Adams, along with their co-conspirators, are facing charges of wire fraud. The charges allege that they conspired to mislead Austal Limited’s shareholders and the investing public about the financial condition of Austal USA by artificially reducing an accounting metric known as “estimate…
Five teenage girls from North Georgia were arrested after stealing one of their parents’ cars and embarking on a joyride to Panama City Beach. The girls, aged between 12 and 14, were detained by law enforcement officials in Henry County, Georgia on May 2, 2023, and later arrested on charges of Grand Theft Auto. According to Sheriff Eric Blankenship of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, the department was alerted to a BOLO from Catoosa County about a stolen Santa Fe…
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