National Panamanian News

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

Deputy Soto walks barefoot in Arraiján.

This Thursday, the Panamanian deputy of circuit 8-1 Gabriel Panky Soto walked barefoot through the community of Vacamonte, district of Arraiján.

Drug seizure in Rio Hato

Panamanian authorities reported today Friday, August 10,, about the seizure of 78 packages of alleged illicit substances in a boat in Río Hato, Antón, province of Coclé .

Panama and Columbia to work together

Panama will work with Colombian president, Iván Duque , to seek a "prompt solution" to the commercial and fiscal conflicts between both nations.