Blandón for the Panameñista party
José Isabel Blandón , the mayor on leave of the capital, was elected last night as the presidential candidate of the ruling Panameñista party .
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Bill passed to Create Naso Region
A bill was passed in it’s third debate to create a new district, with more than 20 thousand hectares that belong to the Palo Seco Protected Forest, to create the Naso region.
Walt Wizard at Comic Con
Peruvian artist Walt Wizard, who specializes in creating hyper realistic statues, will be presenting his work at Comic Con Panama, October 26-28.
Julius Baer shutting down in Panama
Julius Baer Group Ltd. is shutting down its Panama and Peru operations. The decision was made after the Swiss private bank’s strategic review of its Latin American business.
Sargent dies after gas station robbery
An incident that took place outside of a gas station in Penonomé on Monday left 3 dead, two criminals and a sergeant of the National Police.
Did Varela and Pompeo speak about China?
Last week, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
music in the film industry
The Panama Jazz Festival and the International Film Festival in Panama together organize a training event.
Panama falls in Global Competitiveness
Out of 140 economies, Panama was ranked 64th in the global competitiveness index produced annually by the World Economic Forum.
Miss Panama advocates Indigenous Rights
For the first time in history an indigenous woman has been crowned Miss Panama. Miss Panama, Rosa Iveth Montezumafrom is from the community of Alto Caballero an area inhabited by the Ngobe Bugle tribe
Deadly crash in Cocle
A young man lost his life Sunday morning on the InterAmerican Highwasy near the town of Llano Marín, El Coco, Penonomé, Coclé.
$5 Fine for Tweet
A Panamanian citizen has been fined $5 for tweeting his negative sentiments about president Juan Carlos Varela.
System 001 launches ocean clean up
As of September 8, 2018 – Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, has launched the world’s first ocean cleanup system.
Caravana world wide food experience
Around the world in 1 day. Enjoy gastronomy, culture, folklore and traditions of more than 35 countries which come together to help the most vulnerable communities in Panama
5 year visas to be granted
Panama will grant visas for five years to Venezuelans, Chinese, Dominicans and Cubans
Cirque du Soleil dedicates show to Messi
The talent with which Lionel Messi dazzles the world will take an artistic flight in a new Cirque du Soleil show dedicated to the Argentine soccer star which will go on tour in 2019.
Wilcox House renovation plan
Organizations that defend historical heritage sites have been demanding the restoration of the Wilcox House, in Colón for over a year.
Panama defeated in Concacaf Women’s Championship
October 7th 2018 Panama took on the The U.S. Women’s National Team following a big win against Nicaragua.
Over 1 billion for the purchase of Cable Onda
Millicom has announced an agreement to buy an 80 percent stake in Cable Onda for around 1.002 billion dollars
2018 Prisma Festival in Panama
Panama will present the 7th edition of Prisma, Panama’s International festival of contemporary Dance from October 7th to October 14th.
WYD Commemorative coins
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced that the World Youth Day coin will start circulation on October 8th. 40 million $1 coins have been minted for this occasion!
Marduk will not perform in Panama
The black metal group Marduk will not be able to perform in Panama, as originally scheduled.
