Panama: $1 Billion from CAFFriday, October 23, 2009 The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) is offering the country a credit line for $1 billion, in order to fund infrastructure projects. This credit line is for the next five years, reported Omar Castillo, budget director at the Ministry of Economy. Tender: Computer Equipment for $13 millionThursday, February 11, 2016 The Omar Dengo Foundation is putting out to tender a supply of computers and related equipment for 229 schools in Costa Rica. Government Purchase 2016PP-000001 Costa Rica-FOD: FDA to lift health alert on Honduran melonsTuesday, August 19, 2008 In the next few days a Honduran delegation will travel to Washington to obtain the investigating body's decision. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States may lift the health warning that was issued for Honduran melons, once the Agrolibano company has complied with all the measures required to avoid salmonella contamination. A Single Bid of $27 million for Road WorksTuesday, May 16, 2017 In Panama the consortium made up of Constructora Urbana and Constructora de Infraestructura submitted a proposal in the tender to readjust the north and south corridors to three lanes. The project consists of altering the North and South Corridors to operate three lanes in each direction (6 lanes in total) continuously during their normal operations and during critical morning and afternoon schedules; So that one of the lanes works exclusively in counterflow for use by the transport system, ie, Bus Only. See details of the tender. Guatemala Tax Calendar November 2014Monday, November 10, 2014 Schedule for Payment of liabilities for October 2014 Tax Calendar November 2014 (corresponding to obligations generated in October 2014) Panama: $5 million to Renovate Omar ParkFriday, March 3, 2017 A tender is being launched for improvements to the amphitheater, the renovation of the clubhouse and driveways, landscaping and modifications to outside furniture in green areas. What was initially going to be a complete renovation of the park with an investment of $35 million, has ended up as a basic improvement project, in which $5 million will be invested. Nicaragua: Beginning of Works on Road to Caribbean AnnouncedFriday, July 10, 2015 With $27 million the World Bank will be financing from August the construction of the 26 kilometers of the road between Bluefields and San Francisco in the municipality of Nueva Guinea. The road will be built with reinforced concrete within a period of two years and the Costa Rican company MECO SA will be running the project. Panama: Oil Palm Plantations on the RiseFriday, September 23, 2011 In the traditional banana regions of Baru, in the Chiriqui province, there is now increased cultivation of African palm, which exceeds 8,000 hectares. Three companies started production at the beginning of the 80's, with around three thousand acres, and to date the area now has more than 8,000 cultivated hectares. Urban Area of Puerto Cortes ExpandsWednesday, June 6, 2012 The residential and industrial sectors in the Honduran city have registered growth of 30% and 20% respectively. In recent years, Puerto Cortes has seen residential growth of 30%, in particular in the area near Omoa. Meanwhile, the industrial sector recorded a growth of 20%, especially in the last two years thanks to increased economic activity. Nicaragua: Third National Livestock CongressWednesday, July 25, 2012 The event allows sharing of technologies and successful experiences that promote the technological development of livestock and competitiveness with a focus on ecological agriculture. The III National Cattle Congress, will take place in Managua and is being organized by the National Nicaraguan Cattlemens Association (CONAGAN) and the Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) and aims to disseminate technologies and successful experiences that promote the technological development of livestock and competition with an agro-ecological approach. Panama Approves $200 million for Energy SubsidyFriday, July 27, 2012 The measure seeks to prevent a rise in electricity rates for those who consume less than 300 kilowatts. According to a statement from the Assembly of Panama, the resources will be used to strengthen the Energy Compensation Fund and to cover cost overruns generated by distribution companies. Nicaragua Expects $140 million in Tourism Investment in 2012Friday, January 13, 2012 The figure represent an increase of 15% compared to last year, according to the tourism authority. The Nicaraguan government expects tourism related investment to reach $140 million in 2012, which is 15.7% more than last year. Panama: Works on Aqueducts for $14 millionFriday, November 16, 2012 Financing has been obtained for two water projects for indigenous populations. Prensa.com reports that "The Ministry of Finance yesterday approved two projects for nonreimbursable financing agreements, known as donations or direct subsidies, with two international organizations to provide new water systems for indigenous regions. The total amount of these grants will be $14.2 million, as reported yesterday by Deputy Economy Minister Omar Castillo. Outsourcing of Guatemala's Vehicle Registry TaxThursday, May 23, 2013 The Tax Authority is reviewing whether to concession the services provided by the Vehicle Registration Tax. This was announced by Superintendent Carlos Muñoz, who told a group of businessmen from the Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). Panama: Tax on Ethanol Imported for FuelTuesday, October 1, 2013 A tax of $3.78 per gallon of fuel blended with imported ethanol has been proposed to protect local sugarcane-based production. The plan was presented to Congress by Omar Castillo, Deputy Economy Minister who proposes to protect the domestic alcohol industry by "... establishing that the imported items can be only used in beauty products, nail polish and all products containing these products and that it can not be used for fuel production," reported Prensa.com. |
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