Panama’s Aquatic Resources Authority seized 6,889 pounds of shark fins on the Pacific Coast Vacamonte Pier. Shark finning is the practice of cutting off the shark’s fins and throwing its finless carcass back to sea. Law 9 of March 16 2006 prohibits the practice in Panamanian territorial waters. One pound of dried shark fin,...
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Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, has been appointed to manage the Los Faros hotel in Panama. The hotel is part of the Los Faros de Panama residential and commercial complex which will sport one of Latin America’s tallest towers at 1,185 feet. The Jumeirah chain manages some of the most luxurious hotels...
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Although cities around the world are struggling or unable to fund decorations this holiday season, Panama City’s Mayor does not seem to be sparing any expense getting into the Christmas spirit. In October, his office submitted a budget of $636,500 and yesterday presented a revised budget of $944,072. Although the Comptroller General has accepted...
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The Panamanian Tourism Authority has launched their new campaign with a new slogan: “Panama Surprises.” It will replace the surprising former slogan which translated as “It Stays in You” or “It Will Never Leave You.” The international campaign is made up of 52 promotional infomercials that started broadcasting this month in Panama, the United...
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