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Photography Exhibition ‘AIR’ soon opening in Coronado.

What you need to know about Driving in Panama

Mayor José Isabel Blandón candidate for presidency

6.0 Earthquake hits Panama

Lane reversal schedule change

13 gang members apprehended.

Coronado Community News

Photography Exhibition ‘AIR’ soon opening in Coronado.

Members of the The Coronado Photography Club are presenting the second exhibition in a series featuring ’The Elements’.

What you need to know about Driving in Panama

Before renting a car people often ask a friend in Panama, "what’s driving in Panama like?" Depending on who you ask, their answers might range from easy, to chaotic or even downright scary!

Panama city turns 500

The Mayor of Panama started yesterday the countdown to 500 years of the first city founded by the Spaniards, Panama Viejo on August 15.

Foreigner jailed for homicide

A woman driver who killed 18-year-old student Rosaida Lorenzo on a pedestrian crossing in front of the Technological University on July 26 has been charged with culpable homicide.

Weak hotel occupancy reported

In the first few months this year, only 46.5% o the hotel rooms were booked. The decrease in May was 2.8% , while the previous two months registered a fall of 2.9% compared to 2017.

2 agencies invited to observe tender process

Alfredo Martiz invites Acodeco and Transparencia to observe the ambulance tender process

Miss World Panama gets new crown

’’She deserves a crown matching her height," said jewelry designer George Wittels from Caracas, a few days after handing over the new crown to Señorita Panama Mundo, Solaris Barba.

Protests against electricity hikes

The citizen movements against the increase of the electricity tariff continue adding new protagonists.

Push to promote fabric bags

Law 1 of January 19, 2018 prohibits the use of the polyethylene bag, which lasts more than half a century to degrade.

Black Weekend in September

Panama is getting ready to promote the country for its Black Weekend’ to be held from September 14th to 16th.

Panama National News

Mayor José Isabel Blandón candidate for presidency

On August 19th, Blancon accompanied by his family, supporters and others presented his candidacy for for the Panamanian Party primaries on October 28.

6.0 Earthquake hits Panama

Originally it was said that the earthquake was a 5.9 and 6.2 of magnitude, but later the scale was revised and was established at a magnitude of 6.0

Lane reversal schedule change

As of Monday, August 20, the timetable for the reversal of lanes from Arraiján to the city, via Centenario, will be from 4:00 am to 10:00 am, reported the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) .

13 gang members apprehended.

Panamanian authorities reported this morning, August 17, the apprehension of 13 people allegedly accused of gang activity, in an operation carried out in Arraiján (West Panama) and Colon.

First natural gas plant Panama

The first natural gas generator was inaugurated today in Panama.

Etesa signs loan with Citibank

The $400 million loan has a term of 3 years and was approved by the Cabinet council to pay for the 3rd transmission line.

New 50 cent coin

A newly minted 50 cent coin (half a Balboa) will start circulating in Panama today, August 15th to mark the 499th anniversary of the founding of Panama City.

Airstrip in Coiba under fire

Environmentalists protest against the or the approval of an environmental study to rehabilitate an airstrip in the Coiba National Park .

Grupo Shahani in corporate restructuring

Grupo Shahani began a process of corporate restructuring and debt negotiations with some banks, in an attempt to strengthen its financial situation hit by the real estate sector.

Hantan virus, a growing concern

The Hantan virus which is spread by mice and rats has claimed one death.

Roux wins CD primaries

Rómulo Roux won the Cambio Democrático party (CD) presidential primaries with 68.8% of the votes on Sunday, Aug, 12 over the Martinelli favored Raul Mulino who had 30% of the votes.