Missing Norwegian found in Panama
Ludving Edvarsen, a 72-year-old Norwegian foreigner who has been missing in Panama since March 31st of this year, was found alive in the province of Panama West Wednesday, April 14th, 2021.
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Decree drafted for opening schools in Panama
The president explained Monday, April 12th 2021 that there is legislation being drawn up to resume classes in Panama. The Blended program will be published this week.
Panama to receive 77,200 more doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine
President Laurentino Cortizo confirmed Monday, April 12th, 2021 that at 11:00 a.m. this Tuesday, 77,200 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from the pharmaceutical company Pfizer will arrive in Panam
April 12 could bring ’gradual return’ to school in Panama
Panama’s Minister of education spoke to the possibility of beginning a ’gradual return’ to in-person classes in Panama starting April 12th 2020.
Costa Rica to reopen land borders to Tourists April 5
Authorities have announced that Costa Rica will reopen its land borders to arriving tourists starting April 5th, 2021. If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica (by-land) read this first.
Puerto Baru in the Gulf of Chiriquí
Puerto Barú is a port being developed in the Gulf of Chiriquí. The project, which will cost 40 million dollars, aims to improve Panama’s connectivity while taking advantage of nautical tourism.
One year after Panama announced a pandemic
March 9th, 2020 now former Minister of Health Rosario Turner announced the first case of Covid-19 in a 40-year-old woman who had arrived on March 8. March, from Spain.
Voices are growing in favor reopening schools in Panama
As children in Panama head back to school (virtually), parents and educators are speaking up, and many are in favor are reopening schools.
The abuse of minors in Panamanian shelters
It has been 14 days since the National Assembly approved the summoning of heads of Mides and Senniaf to respond to the abuse of minors living in shelters in Panama.
Reopening of restaurants and beaches in Panama
As of Monday, February 8 the Ministry of Health has confirmed that beaches and restaurants will be open throughout Panama. The cancellation of purchases by gender was also announced.
The Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Panama
6,420 People have received the first dose of the vaccine for Covid-19 in Panama. The first shipment of vaccines Panama received was from Pfizer / BioNTech.
House arrest for Panama hacker André Conte
Activist, André Conte is on house arrest after being linked to the alleged hacking of Panama’s National Police computer systems in 2020.
Panama and the Covid Vaccine
Panama will receive 40,000 doses of the covid vaccine from the pharmaceutical duo Pfizer and BioNTech, which will arrive in the country between January 18 and 25 said the Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...
Panama’s worst week since the start of the pandemic
The epidemiological week from December 20 to 26 was Panama’s worst week since the start of the Pandemic. It culminated with 19,140 new infections, 2031 people hospitalized, and 272 deaths.
New year, new quarantine for Panama and Panama west
January 4th until January 14th Panama and Panama West will remain under quarantine measures with a curfew, access to essential services, with circulation limited by gender, and the last number of ID.
Panama closes beaches and rivers from Dec 23 - Jan 4
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) announced today that the closure of rivers and beaches in the country will start Wednesday, December 23, and not this Friday, as originally communicated.
Holiday quarantine in Panama begins Dec 25.
Luis Francisco Sucre, announced a total quarantine from December 25 to 28, 2020, and from January 1 to 4, 2021, as a measure to stop the advance of the coronavirus in Panama.
Complaint against Panamanian President
A complaint against the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo , was filed in the National Assembly (AN) for the alleged commission of the crimes of alteration of public order.
Sexual crimes against minors in Panama
With confinement and other restrictions on mobility imposed in Panama since last March as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the numbers of reported sexual crimes against minors remain high.
Helicopter crashes in Bocas del Toro
Sunday, December 13th a helicopter crashed in Changuinola in the province of Bocas del toro causing an explosion.
Dismembered body found in Chame identified
Wednesday December 2 2020 a dismembered body was found in the district of Chame, in Panama West. The body was identified as a 21-year old man who was missing since Dec. 1st of this year.
