(Broadway World) This week, Erika Ender released the official video for the English version of her new single "Day Off" or "Darnos Un Dia." The "Day Of" video is brought to life by the visualization of a romantic day off with her and her lover (played by Mexican actor Christian Carabias). ] The prolific Panamanian singer-songwriter, producer, composer and philanthropist is … [Read more...]
Just like for the construction of the Panama Canal, non-white lives are expendable again
milwaukeeindependent.com“A finer body of men has never been gathered by any nation than the men who have done the work of building the Panama Canal; the conditions under which they have lived and have done their work have been better than in any similar work ever undertaken in the tropics; they have all felt an eager pride in their work; and they have made not only America but … [Read more...]
Panama agroforestry technique of silvopasture improves ranching traditions
It was auction day in the town of Santiago, and ranchers from the region gathered to buy and sell cattle. A metallic clatter rang out from the livestock pens in the early afternoon heat as the bulls became restless, thrashing and kicking in their crowded quarters. Attached to the outside wall of the pens was a raised wooden platform where one could walk and take stock of the … [Read more...]
Mariano Rivera: MLB All-Star and Humanitarian Crusader
(Borgen Magazine) The baseball world regards Mariano Rivera as an All-Star pitcher. In fact, he is the only player to be unanimously accepted into the MLB Hall of Fame. However, Rivera’s lesser-known achievements stem from his humanitarian work providing education to underprivileged children in both the United States and his country of birth, Panama. Rivera’s philanthropic work … [Read more...]
Panama – Costa Rica Bridge Work Resumes
(Q - Costa Rica) Construction of the US$25 million dollar bridge over the Sixaola river that will link Panama and Costa Rica resumed Monday after Panama’s health ministry gave the green light to conclude the 260-meter structure that was supposed to be completed this month. The bridge is reportedly the only ongoing infrastructure project in Panama at the moment. The … [Read more...]