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World's biggest cup of coffee brewed in Panama

Panama's top coffee producer,Cafe Duran, used 300 pounds of arabica coffee to brew what it believes is the world's biggest cup of coffee, after brewing 750 gallons (2,840 litres) in a giant mug on Sunday.

Panama News Digest Panama co. says brews world's biggest cup of coffee (Reuters)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:52 by Alain

Next time may not be as easy for Panamanian police

The massive cocaine bust off the coast of Panama, has been praised by the authorities, but they say they may have just got lucky this time due to poor planning on the part of the traffickers.

Panama News Digest Big cocaine seizure in Panama a boon, but also a warning (Houston Chronicle)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:49 by Alain

Panama awards U.K. company giant development project

Described as one of the world's largest development deals, a U.K. company has been awarded a $750 million project by the Panama government, to convert a former U.S. military base into a business park.

Panama News Digest Panama awards UK company 380 mln development project (The Scotsman)
Posted: 04/05/07 07:45 by Alain

New law will allow Noriega to return to Panama

Former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega may be free to return to the country when he is released from a U.S. prison soon, in terms of new legislation that is quietly being passed.

Panama News Digest Noriega Prepares to Return to Panama as Nation Changes Laws (Newsmax.com)
Posted: 04/02/07 10:08 by Alain

Warm support for Free Trade Agreement in Panama

The Free Trade Agreement which President Bush is proposing and which still needs to pass opposition from Democrats in Congress, has been warmly praised by Panama.

Panama News Digest Panama Praises Bush's Push for FTA (Chron.com)
Posted: 04/02/07 10:05 by Alain

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