Update 06 July, 2025 Following a period of tension in June 2025 between the Guna people and the Panamanian Government, the situation has returned to normal in Bocas del Toro....

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping Canal Transit Fees The final staged increase in canal transit fees took place on 1 January, 2025. Small boats have to pay an...

Source: Caribbean Safety and Security Network Overall reported crimes decreased substantially from 2022 to levels similar to long term averages. However, there was a significant change in the nature of...

News for Small Craft Transits In the Latest Panama Canal Authority Advisory A-31-2024 dated August 28, 2024, the Panama Canal Authority have announced modifications to the transit reservation (Booking) system...

Many thanks to regular contributors Amanda and Mark of SY Balvenie for these detailed and useful notes, and for the additional notes sent by Anthony Swanston of SV Wild Fox....

As reported by CSSN DATE: 2018-02-10 02:00 Country Name: Panama Location Detail: San Blas Nargana EVENT: Theft HAND: 2 Stolen Items: iPad SECURED: Unknown DETAILS: Overnight an iPad was stolen...