Panama: Cooperation Agreement between Caja de Ahorros and the Public RegistryFriday, April 25, 2008 Caja de Ahorros has signed a cooperation and training agreement with the Public Registry of Panama that seeks to bring about judicial, scientific and technical exchanges and support in areas of interest for both institutions. The agreement establishes that the Public Registry will have at its disposal accredited collaborators of the "Panamanian Family Banks", and access to a joint system through the WEB. It will allow the signees to consult information on official certifications related to registrations of companies, farms, boards of directors and legal representatives of companies and private foundations, powers of attorney, representative agents and goods registered in the name of companies and persons; as well as all of the information in their data base. Panama: Public Registry Grows With EconomyTuesday, October 8, 2013 Construction, real estate and rentals are the main sectors generating registrations and other paperwork that have raised $40 million in revenue for the Public Registry. This " ... is a considerable increase compared to the 4% growth which was reported in 2012 , when revenues from January to August were $33 million compared to 2011 when $ 31.8 million was raised ... " , noted an article in Panamaamerica.com.pa. Registration Procedures Digitialized in PanamaTuesday, October 21, 2014 An announcement has been made that as of October 24th all registration formalities in the registry may be made electronically through a new platform. From a statement issued by the Public Registry of Panama: Public Registration Certificates Via InternetThursday, June 18, 2009 Users of the Public Registration System of Panama will be able to obtain an official certification from their home. "The agreement between the Department of Commerce and Industries and the Public Registrar means not only financial savings but also saving time for citizens," said the minister of Commerce and Industries, Gisela Álvarez de Porras. Panama: Registration Information DigitalizedTuesday, April 22, 2014 The Public Registry web platform allows the digital registration using electronic signatures to authorize transactions. Panamaamerica.com.pa reports that "the new technological tool will streamline internal processes and allow paperwork and long lines to become a thing of the past through a system that offers security." Electronic Signatures in PanamaWednesday, May 16, 2012 The Executive has given approval for the Public Registry of Panama to be the certification authority for electronic signatures in the Republic of Panama. This authorization will facilitate the expeditious processing of electronic government services avoiding manual processes and achieving better coordination of management information between public agencies, said Abraham Carrasquilla, director of Public Registry. Electronic Signature in Panama by 2012Monday, August 16, 2010 The Public Records Office will have a budget of $4 million in 2011 to begin the project. The director of the Public Records Office, Luis Barría, commented that the pilot scheme is part of a $47 million project called "País Sin Papel" ("Paper-free Country"), in which the Panamanian state is seeking to modernize its processes. Tourism Infrastructure: $372 Million in InvestmentsMonday, January 11, 2021 In Panama, there are plans to develop in Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Archipelago de las Perlas and Punta Chame, five lodging projects that seek to benefit from the Law on Incentives for Tourist Investments. Law 122 of December 31, 2019, which dictates incentive rules for the promotion of tourist activities in the interior of the Republic, attracted projects for the country, for a total value of $371,843,971 in new tourist investments, to be built in areas with great tourist potential, informed the Presidency of Panama. Delay in Electronic Signature in PanamaFriday, August 31, 2012 The use of digital signatures scheduled to begin this year is several months late and will not be implemented until February 2014. Several factors are responsible for the delay, among which is the delay in the tendering act which had to be performed twice, said Hernando Carrasquilla, director of Public Registry. The company awarded the tender was the Spanish consortium Indra Sistemas. Panama: Suspension of Food RegistrationsThursday, August 13, 2015 From August 14th to 24th digital applications will not be received for the Registering of Pre-packaged Foods nor for update procedures and annexes to labels, due to system maintenance. From a statement issued by the Panamanian Food Safety Authority (AUPSA): Panama: Food Registration UnifiedFriday, August 28, 2015 The new platform combines the previous two, the one used for the United States and in other countries, combining them into one platform. From a statement issued by the Panamanian Food Safety Authority: Panama: Electronic Signature Now Has RegulationsFriday, November 1, 2013 The National Electronic Signatures Department will certify, provide and deliver electronic signatures, time stamping services, archiving and preservation of data messages. Hernando Abraham Carrasquilla, CEO of the Public Registry of Panama announced that laws regarding electronic signatures now have their respective regulation. Panama Implements Electronic SignaturesFriday, November 15, 2013 Although the electronic signature scheme has already been launched it has not yet been announced how they will be used or if they will be adopted by the country's public institutions. Although the electronic signature scheme has already been launched it has not yet been announced how they will be used or if they will be adopted by the country's public institutions. Panama: Electronic Signatures Announced for NovemberWednesday, August 21, 2013 Implementation of the system which will reduce reliance on paper processes is 85% complete, meaning that it could be released in November. From a press release issued by the National Assembly of Panama: Panama: G & T Continental Requests Banking LicenseThursday, November 20, 2014 The Guatemalan company G & T Continental has submitted an application to the Superintendent of Banks to change its current microfinance license to a general banking license. 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