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. .
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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.
New Electric bus in Panama
A pilot project for Panama city started Monday August 6th.
Plan to Fortify Rice
Panama had since 2009 to implement Law 33, where rice packaged in Panama must be fortified to reduce the cases of spina bifida in newborns.
10 candidates facing criminal probes
At least 10 people running for election in Panama next year are facing criminal proceedings in the country’s courts including th ex-president Ricardo Martinelli topping the list.
Panama participates in World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding is the best food a mother can give her child. It improves their health, favors the optimal development of the brain and even protects it from respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases.
Police Unit to Work with Women
Panama has created a specialized National Police unit to deal with cases of gender and the protection of women.
