Two charged for forigener’s murder
A New Zealand man was killed May 2nd 2019 in Guna Yala. Two Panamanian men have been charged with aggravated homicide along with robbery, criminal association and mistreatment of a minor.
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Panama’s response to situation in Venezuela
Vice president of Panama, Isabel De Saint Malo de Alvarado, expressed her support for the Venezuelan people and "for the return to democracy" in the wake of clashes across the country.
Panama 2nd happiest country in Gallup poll
The results for the Gallup Global Emotions poll are in and Panama has ranked the second happiest country out of 143 nations.
Martinelli’s nomination annulled
The Electoral Tribunal (ET) announced the annulment of Ricardo Martinelli’s mayoral candidacy in the upcoming May 5 election this week.
Varela inaugurates Line 2 of the Panama Metro
April 25th the Varela administration opened the second line of the Panama Metro system, an elevated system connecting San Miguelito with Nuevo Tocumen covering 21 kms with 16 stations.
Sinaproc warns against high tides Easter weekend
Friday April 19th 2019 Panama’s National Civil Protection (Sinaproc) sent out a warning for various beaches due to high tides and heavy winds. Panama West and Cocle received a red flag.
Varela CNN interview
In a recent interview with CNN’s Rafael Romo, president Varela spoke about the upcoming elections on May 5th in Panama explaining Panama has built a democracy and elections will be transparent.
Connectivity between Panama and Shanghai
Thursday April 11th President Varela received executives from China Eastern airline, to "evaluate the possibilities of greater connectivity between Panama and Shanghai."
IFF Panama Kicks off in Panama!
The eighth edition of the International Film Festival of Panama (IFF Panama) kicked off today (April 4th) and will continue venues around Panama City until April 10th.
A dry Easter for the district of Panama
While the rain might not arrive by Easter, the "dry" we’re speaking about here is sale and consumption of liquor at least in the district of Panama.
Panama’s Ban on Plastic Bags
Last year the National Assembly approved a bill prohibiting plastic bags, granting a 12 month period for supermarkets, pharmacies and retailers to adapt to the laws, now that period is almost up.
Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude in Bocas
Monday April 1 2019, a A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded taking place in Bocas del Toro Panama at 8:45 a.m.
Panama seeks "legal guarantee" for copper mine
Panama announced Thursday that they will submit a bill in order to guarantee the legal security of Cobre Panama, a large copper mine being completed in Colon.
Panama’s Rainy Season late arrival
Alcely Lau Melo, climatology manager of the Electric Transmission Company (Etesa) announced that the organization expects this year the transition to the rainy season will be later than usual.
The Panama - David Train project
El Siglo recently conducted an interview with Oscar Ramírez the coordinator of the environmental impact study for the Panama-David train project to find out more about what the ambitious project.
Panama’s 2019 Election
Panama will hold it’s general elections to elect a new President and Vice President on May 5, 2019. With the upcoming election polls show corruption is a top voters concern.
Panama Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9
As of Wednesday Copa Airlines in Panama grounded all Boeing’s 737 planes, using other planes to make up the flights.
Panama goes back to school
Monday March 11th brought the start to the Panamanian school year. With the new year, came five goals for improving education in the country.
Panama and Paraguay talk trade, tourism and security
President Juan Carlos Varela, met with his Paraguayan counterpart, Mario Abdo Benitez in the Government Palace, February 14th 2019.
Panama to play Brazil in Soccer friendly
Panama will face the five-time World Cup champion, Brazil in an international soccer friendly that will take place in Porto, Portugal March 23rd 2019.
Panama 2019 Inflation Rate
The inflation rate in Panama in January 2019 compared to December 2018 registered an inter-annual variation of -0.3%.
