Naturgy replaces Fenosa
Naturgy is the new name of the electric distribution company, replacing ’Gas Natural Fenosa’ which presently provides the electricity distribution through Edechi and Edemet.
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Presidential CD spend over one million dollars
The Electoral Tribunal made public the report of contributions and expenses of the presidential CD candidates.
Residents of Canal Basin granted land titles
Over 7,000 residents of the Panama Canal basin were granted land titles, within the framework of a program promoted by the National Land Administration Authority (Anati).
911 opens ambulance distribution site
The Unique System of Emergency Management (Sume 911) opened on August 28th, an ambulance launch site in Howard, with the aim of expanding its coverage area to the population
Nepotism to be investigated
Angélica Maytín, General Director of Antai , asked the president of the National Assembly , Yanibel Ábrego , for a commission to investigate possible cases of nepotism within the Legislative body.
Drop in Car Sales
The drop in sales has caused dealers to use new marketing strategies such as free maintenance.
R.I.P. John McCain
On August 24, 2018, McCain’s family announced that he would no longer receive treatment for his cancer. The next day at 4:28 p.m. local time, he died.
Marta Martinelli files lawsuit
Journalists from La Prensa appeared yesterday at a hearing in the Second Family Court following a lawsuit filed by Marta Linares de Martinelli,
Varela spent $2.5 million from April to June
President Juan Carlos Varela spent April to June 2018 a total of $ 2.5 million, according to the latest quarterly report published on August 20 by the Ministry of the Presidency. .
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.
Miss Panama speaks at UN
Miss Panama 2018 , Rosa Montezuma , gave her first speech at a UN panel for the World Day of Indigenous People
