Arabesque has recently launched their first website offering fancy dress and costumes for sale online. The business before this focused on renting costumes through its store but now the demand for online costume sales has increased to new heights. On offer are many of the most popular costumes such as Halloween, Pirates, Superheroes, Fairy’s and 70s costumes along with many popular characters from movies and TV shows. You can view the sitemap here to see a full list of all available menus and... Read Full Story

Panama seen as human trafficking depot The US State Department of Trafficking of Persons has called on Panama to do more in eradicating and combating human trafficking, despite the fact that Panama has already imposed significant legislation in fighting these tragic events and occurrences. The main areas of the problem seemed to be on the borders of Costa Rica and Colombia, where human traffickers can cross undetected. The main victims of this human trafficking are said to be woman and childr... Read Full Story

Champion Brazil When most dreamed United States, Brazil was awakened by a slap. The Americans were closer than ever to his first major title. At rest, nearly touching the Confederations Cup, thanks to a first part that blew their best weapon, the counterattack, with great effectiveness. However, Brazil was a hurricane after the break and asserted their talent, their history and gallons. Luis Fabiano, Golden Boot of the tournament, made the two goals that tied the game, the first in the first ... Read Full Story

El Toro Loco Sport Bar Toro Loco, formally known as Baumfalks, is a fun bar in Bocas Del Toro that has darts, free WiFi, flat-screen televisions all around the bar for non-stop sports coverage, free popcorn all day a great bar menu including burgers, quesadillas, sandwiches, chicken wings, fingers and chili, just to name a few. Also have happy hour monday to friday 12-6pm and saturday and sunday 4-6pm.  Weekly poker games for those who are feeling lucky and live music that will have you on yo... Read Full Story

Paitilla Suburb, Panama City One of the finest and most well developed suburbs in Panama City. The suburb of Paitilla has numerous and well developed infrastructure, whilst retaining the Panama charm and commitment to green areas and parks. The area is fully equipped with easy access to all types of stores, such as supermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores; whilst quick access to nearby clinics and hospitals ensure peace of mind. Liked this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads ... Read Full Story

Contract for Canal to be announced soon According to media reports, citing the ACP, the contract for the canal expansion may be awarded within this month. The main contract, over and above a variety of additional smaller contracts, is for the expansion of the canal so that the post Panamax ships may utilize the canal too, significantly increasing the traffic as well as the potential income of the canal. Alberto Aleman, chief executive of the ACP furthermore downplayed reports that the $5.25 b... Read Full Story

The ‘King of Pop’ has died. The singer Michael Jackson, 50 year old, suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday in Los Angeles (USA). The coroner in the city, Fred Corral, confirmed the death of the legendary singer. According to Los Angeles Times, the paramedics came to the house and confirmed that the star is not breathing. After being subjected to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was taken to hospital at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He came to school in deep com... Read Full Story

Expo Inmobiliaria 2009 One of Panama’s most well-known exhibitions and events is that of the Expo Inmobiliaria 2009, which provides a suitable opportunity for the real estate businesses and investors both with in Panama as well as from external or international sources to congregate and establish value added business relationships and possible business opportunities. The exhibition will have a whole section dedicated to international real estate companies, and according to the organizer... Read Full Story

Panama Canal expansion - and archaeologist’s dream The recent unearthing of a set of fossil teeth, from the print Panama Canal earthworks has been described as belonging to what is classified as Anchitherium clarencei, a three toed browsing horse. The discovery has been claimed as one of the most complete fossils of a horse, uncovered at the site in the last century. Furthermore this discovery confirms two previous similar findings in the region, with the evidence supporting the theory ... Read Full Story

CEO of Canal Authority receives top industry award The CEO of the Panama Canal Authority, Mr. Alberto Zubieta, has received the 32nd Annual Silver Bell Award from the Seaman’s Church Institute. The award was bestowed upon and presented to Mr. Zubieta in an awards ceremony in New York City on the 11th June, in line with acknowledging an individual’s commitment and dedication towards the maritime industry and merchant mariners. Zubieta was awarded the prestigious Silver Bell Award f... Read Full Story