3-day public office closure
The Panamanian government has ordered the closure of public offices from noon on Wednesday 23 and until Friday 25 January 2019 in the districts of Panama and San Miguelito for World Youth Day (WYD).
National Panamanian News
Young American drowned in Pedasí
Gregory Johan Schreiber, 26, a native of Florida, lost his life by immersion on the afternoon of this Sunday, December 30, on the coast of the district of Pedasí, province of Los Santos
Arosemena resigns as Minister of Commerce
Starting next December 31, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries will have a new minister, after Augusto Arosemena resigned his post to pursue his career in the private sector.
DGI extends hours for tax payment
The Directorate General of Revenues (DGI) has issued an extension, announcing that their facilities will be open to taxpayers until January 4th 2019.
$7.3 million for imported rice
Between January 1 and March 30, 2019, 140,543 quintals of piled rice and 263,538 quintals of the US husked grain will enter the country.
What you need to know about WYD 2019
World Youth Day (WYD) is a celebration taking place in Panama City from January 22nd until January 29th, 2019.
Officials spent millions on travel
Officials of the Presidency spent more than $5 million on travel. 1,635 trips were recorded to various countries.
Youth from Curundú turned into Police
The young man who kicked an older man in the head December 22nd in the area of Curundú has been identified and turned in to the National Police.
Panama remembers U.S.Invasion 29 years ago
December 20th is a "Day of National Reflection" in Panama, as the country remembers the 1989 invasion lead by the United States.
Martinelly brothers court date cancelled
The hearing in Miami, United States, on the immigration status of brothers Ricardo Alberto and Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, will no longer be held on December 27, as was originally scheduled.
December bridge closing
Users of the Bridge of the Americas expressed their displeasure at the repairs that are being made at night by the Ministry of Public Works (MOP).
Martinelli desists from running with Rioux
Martinelli , detained in El Renacer jail, desisted from running as a candidate for vice president to Rómulo Roux in the May 2019 elections.
Martinelli brothers lose court appeal
The plenary of Panama’s Supreme court has rejected an appeal for guarantees presented by the lawyers of the sons of former President Ricardo Martinelli.
Telethon surpasses its goal
According to Telethon broadcast, they raised $3,523,021.21!
Poisoned patients to receive pension adjustment
Government approves adjustment of life pension for those affected by diethylene glycol.
New exemption program for 2019
A new real estate exemption system will take effect as of January 2019.
$14K red carpet for Pope Francis
The red carpet awaiting Pope Francis’ arrival on January 23rd for World Youth Day 2019, will cost $14,177, according to documents published by the purchasing department.
Judge Fuentes to pay fine
Judge Felipe Fuentes will not go to prison; will pay a fine of $ 2,500
Panama signs the global pact on migration
Panama joined the UN Global Pact for Migration, which seeks to ensure safe, orderly and humanitarian migration
Panama wins Miss World of America
Miss World 2018 went to Miss Mexico, Vanessa Ponce de León. Solaris Barba took Miss World, America.
$2 million bail for Martinelli brothers
Ricardo Alberto and Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, fugitive sons of former President Ricardo Martinelli were released on bail of one million dollars each by an American judge.
