Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A strong 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Pacific coast of Panama on Wednesday, half a day after the major earthquake that killed six […]

Above: the council in Washington (OAS Photo/Maria Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama has assumed the chair of the Organization of American States Permanent Council. Panama’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Arturo Vallarino, officially received the gavel and […]

Above: Uruguay Foreign Minister Luis Almagro and Panama President Ricardo Martinelli By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama President Ricardo Martinelli hosted Uruguay Foreign Minister Luis Almagro for a visit Friday in Panama City. The meeting covered ways to increase economic […]

Above: Ambassador Arturo Ulysses Vallarino Bartuano By the Caribbean Journal staff Arturo Ulysses Vallarino Bartuano is the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Panama to the Organization. Vallarino presented his credentials to the Chief of Staff of the Secretary […]